May 20, 2020
Media Contacts:
Scott L. Peterson, Director of Communications, Office of Public Information, 202-277-9412
Mark Miller, Administrator, Office of Public Information, 410-313-2022
Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25. There will be no trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap pick-up on Memorial Day. The county’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect; visit www.howardcountymd.gov/HolidaySchedule for more information.
While county parks will be open, park restrooms and playgrounds remain closed until further notice. Additionally, the Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, the Gary J. Arthur, Roger Carter and North Laurel Community Centers, Kiwanis-Wallas Hall, Meadowbrook Athletic Center, Robinson Nature Center and county historic sites remain closed.
The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) will operate on a “Sunday” schedule. For more information on RTA, call 1-800-270-9553 or visit www.transitrta.com. All parking regulations and fees will be in effect.
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 Tuesday, May 26 at regular business hours; however, County Government buildings remain closed to the public at this time.
Closed on Monday, May 25
County Government Offices
Courts
Animal Shelter
Landfill and all trash and recycling services
50+ Centers
Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms
Gary J. Arthur and North Laurel Community Centers
County Historic Sites
Kiwanis-Wallas Hall
Meadowbrook Athletic Center
Robinson Nature Center
Roger Carter Community Center
Park restrooms and playgrounds remain closed until further notice
Open on Monday, May 25
County Parks
RTA will operate on a “Sunday” Schedule
All parking regulations and fees will be in effect