Service update for 2/26/2015 - normal operations today; no further changes due to today's snow forecast

Good morning!

We are running our normal operations today.

Due to this past weekend's snow, our collections this week are sliding by one day, with no further changes for today's forecast.

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If your normal collection day is	Your collection day this week is
Wednesday	Thursday, February 26, 2015
Thursday	Friday, February 27, 2015
Friday	Saturday, February 28, 2015

If you have any questions or concerns about your County-provided collection, please call the Montgomery County Customer Service Center at 311 (out-of-County: 240-777-0311, TTY: 301-251-4850).

If you (or your community) have a private contract for your trash collection, or if you live in a municipality, our schedule announcements may not apply to your trash service -- check with your hauler or community manager.

County-provided recycling and trash collections cancelled 2/22/2015 - modified schedule this week

County-provided recycling and trash collection will not occur today, Sunday, February 22, 2015, due to the greater than forecast snow that fell yesterday.

The Friday residents who were scheduled to be serviced today will receive collections on Monday, February 23, 2015. If your normal collection day is Friday, place your material at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday. Set your items in a visible location at the curb in anticipation of snow banks created at the side of the road by snow plows.

The County collection schedule will then slide one day later for the rest of the week.

The Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station and the Recycling Center are closed completely today.

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If your normal collection day is	Your collection day this week is
Friday	Monday, February 23, 2015
Monday	Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Tuesday	Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Wednesday	Thursday, February 26, 2015
Thursday	Friday, February 27, 2015
Friday	Saturday, February 28, 2015

If you have any questions or concerns about your County-provided collection, please call the Montgomery County Customer Service Center at 311 (out-of-County: 240-777-0311, TTY: 301-251-4850).

If you (or your community) have a private contract for your trash collection, or if you live in a municipality, our schedule announcements may not apply to your trash service -- check with your hauler or community manager.

Do you have a fire hydrant near your home? Please help our Fire and Rescue colleagues by taking a few moments to clear the hydrant of snow.

County-provided recycling and trash collections cancelled 2/17/2015 - modified schedule this week

With the County government closed due to snow, County-provided recycling and trash collections are cancelled today, February 17, 2015.

Starting Wednesday, our collections will slide two days later than normal for the rest of the week.

The Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station will closed completely today, February 17, 2015.

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If your normal collection day is	Your collection day this week is
Monday	Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Tuesday	Thursday, February 19, 2015
Wednesday	Friday, February 20, 2015
Thursday	Saturday, February 21, 2015
Friday	Sunday, February 22, 2015

If you have any questions or concerns about your County-provided collection, please call the Montgomery County Customer Service Center at 311 (out-of-County: 240-777-0311, TTY: 301-251-4850).

If you (or your community) have a private contract for your trash collection, or if you live in a municipality, our schedule announcements may not apply to your trash service -- check with your hauler or community manager.

Do you have a fire hydrant near your home? Please help our Fire and Rescue colleagues by taking a few moments to clear the hydrant of snow.

Presidents Day 2015 - modified recycling and trash collection schedule

Updated February 17, 2015

Due to snow, County-provided recycling and trash collections are cancelled today, Tuesday, February 17, 2015.

Starting Wednesday, our collections will slide two days later than normal for the rest of the week.

Our revised schedule is posted on this page, replacing the holiday schedule announced below:
http://mcrecycles.blogspot.com/2015/02/county-provided-recycling-and-trash.html

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Monday, February 16, 2015 - Presidents Day - is a recycling and trash collection holiday. After the holiday, all County-provided recycling and trash collections will slide, and be one day later than normal.

If your collection day is	Your collection day this week is
Monday	Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Tuesday	Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Wednesday	Thursday, February 19, 2015
Thursday	Friday, February 20, 2015
Friday	Saturday, February 21, 2015

If you have questions or concerns about your County-provided collection, please contact the Montgomery County Customer Service Center (MC311) at 311 (out-of-County: 240-777-0311, TTY: 301-251-4850) or @311MC311.

If you (or your community) have a private contract for your trash collection, or if you live in a municipality, our schedule announcements may not apply to your trash service -- check with your hauler or community manager.
 
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Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station

Transfer Station location, hours and other details

• Saturday, February 14, 2015: Open with normal hours.
• Sunday, February 15, 2015: Open with normal hours.
• Monday, February 16, 2015
  
  • Transfer Station recycling and trash drop-offs: open with normal hours
    
    • Shady Grove Entrance for loads 500 pounds and more: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
    • Frederick Road Entrance for loads under 500 pounds: 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • Recycling Center: closed
  • Transfer Station and Recycling Center administrative offices: closed

Poolesville Beauty Spot

Beauty Spot location, hours and other details

• Saturday, February 14, 2015: Open with normal hours.
• Sunday, February 15, 2015: Open with normal hours.

Recycling Basics - video series

That groundhog may have predicted more weeks of winter, but we can use them to prep for spring cleaning! For refreshers on what we accept for recycling in Montgomery County, watch our short videos covering recycling basics. Then, let us know your questions.

Reminder: Montgomery County GreenFest, March 28

If you haven't penciled the date in your calendar, there's still time! With lots of planning happening, and exhibitor spaces filling quickly, we look forward to seeing you at the Montgomery County GreenFest, held on the Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus on Saturday, March 28, 2015!

Get the latest on the day's events and offerings at www.montgomerycountygreenfest.org and by following and using the hashtag #mcgreenfest on your social media.