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