What is Avian Flu?
Avian flu - commonly called the bird flu - is an infection and causes varied symptoms in birds. The H5N1 has killed birds in...
What are the symptoms of the Flu?
Influenza symptoms include: fever, headache, nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and tiredness. Gastrointestinal...
What is a Pandemic Flu Outbreak?
A pandemic is a worldwide disease outbreak and can cause large numbers of fatalities. It can happen when a new virus strain...
How can I reduce my risk of getting the flu?
Influenza virus is spread when a person coughs or sneezes and the airborne droplets are inhaled by another person. However, the...
What can I compost?
Acceptable items include:
- Non-food items like yard trim, uncoated paper products, and compostable cutlery.
- Food items like...
Can I compost leftover cooking grease and oil?
No; cooking grease, fats, and oils are not accepted for composting. These items can be recycled at the County’s Household...
How do I compost my food scraps?
Collect food scraps in the pail; empty the kitchen pail into the green cart for collection by 6 a.m. on Monday.
Do NOT place...
What happens to my organic materials (food scraps and yard trim) once they are collected?
All organic materials are transported to the Prince George’s County Organics Composting Facility for processing. Materials are...
How is the Curbside Organics Composting Program different from backyard composting?
The County’s program accepts additional types of food waste unsuitable for backyard composting. However, residents who currently...
How do I control odors?
- Clean the green cart and pail regularly to reduce odors and avoid pests.
- Sprinkle baking soda in the cart and layer yard trim or...