December 17, 2020

Media Contact: 

Mark Miller, Administrator, Public Information Office, 410-313-2022 

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Government offices, animal shelter, Alpha Ridge Landfill, Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, Meadowbrook Athletic Complex, Robinson Nature Center, Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, and county historic sites will be closed on Friday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. Additionally, the County’s 50+ centers remain closed at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As there will be no curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Christmas Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect. For a complete explanation of the schedule, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/holidayschedule. Additionally, County park gates will be open on the 25th; however, there will be no staff on duty. 

On Thursday, December 24th, most Howard County Government offices will operate normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, the Landfill will close early at 2:00 p.m. Also, please keep in mind, while most County Government buildings remain closed to the public at this time, several Recreation and Parks facilities and historic sites are open, but with limited hours and reduced access. Courts are closed on December 24th.

The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) buses will operate on a limited scheduled on December 24th and will not operate on December 25th. For more information on RTA, call 1-800-270-9553 or visit www.transitrta.com. Howard County parking fees will not be enforced on December 25. 

The 9-1-1 Center, Police and Fire departments remain staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For emergencies, call 9-1-1; for non-emergencies, please call 410-313-2200.

County operations will resume on Monday, December 28th at regular business hours.

Open on Friday, December 25th  

County parks (NO staff present) 


Closed Friday, December 25th     

County government offices 

Courts 

Animal shelter  

50+ centers 

No curbside trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection 

Alpha Ridge Landfill 

Community centers, athletic complex and activity rooms 

Robinson Nature Center 

Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum 

County historic sites 

No RTA Service  

Parking fees not enforced 

 

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