Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers, animal shelter and will be closed on Friday, December 24th in observance of the Christmas holiday. However, there will be regular Friday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection on the 24th and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. Additionally, the Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
The Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed on Saturday, December 25th and while County park gates will be open on the 25th, there will be no staff on duty.
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 27th at regular business hours.