Prince George’s County Suspends Waste Collection Services for Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The County will now move to a two-day slide schedule for the remainder of the week
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Prince George’s County Residential Convenience Drop-off Centers to Close at 4 p.m. Today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026
All other County waste and recycling collection facilities remain open and operating on normal schedules
Prince George’s County Suspends Waste Collection Services for Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The County will move to a slide schedule for the remainder of the week
Prince George’s County Waste Collection and Animal Services Facilities to Close to the Public on Monday, January 26 Due to Weather and Road Conditions
Residents are encouraged to visit the County's website for the latest updates on Government closures
Prince George’s County Suspends Food Compost & Yard Trim Collection for Monday, January 26
Residents are advised not to place collection carts at the curb on Monday
Prince George’s County Waste Collection Services May Experience Winter Weather Delays or Cancellations
Residents are advised to monitor the County's website for the latest service updates and alerts
Prince George's County Encourages Residents to Compost Live Christmas Trees Beginning January 5
Elevate the environment by composting your live Christmas trees and other seasonal greenery decor
Prince George's County Announces Holiday Closings for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Prince George's County Government offices and facilities, with the exception of public safety, will close on Monday, January 19***
Prince George's County Announces Holiday Closings for Christmas Day
Prince George's County Government offices and facilities, with the exception of public safety agencies, will close on Thursday***
Prince George's County Announces Holiday Closings for Veterans Day
Prince George's County government offices, with the exception of public safety agencies, will be closed on Tuesday, November 11***
Extreme Heat Curbside and Facility Waste Collection Alert
To support the safety of our County workers, residents may experience a delay in waste and facility collection services.
Prince George's County Announces Holiday Closings for Independence Day
County Government offices, except for public safety agencies, will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of***
Prince George’s County Announces Closings for Juneteenth Holiday
County Government offices, except for public safety agencies, will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the***
Cleaning Up Tree Limbs and Other Storm Debris in Prince George’s County
Place it curbside for Monday yard trim and food scraps collection
Prince George’s County Announces Holiday Closings for Memorial Day
County Government offices, except for public safety agencies, will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial***
Nominations are Open for the Annual Waste Diversion and Recycling Annual Awards
The event recognizes businesses, schools, and individuals demonstrating exceptional achievement in source reduction.
Regular Waste Collections Resume Week of January 13
Waste collections start Monday, Jan. 13, and end on Friday, Jan. 17
Prince George’s County Announces Holiday Closings for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Inauguration Day
Prince George’s County Government offices and facilities, with the exception of public safety, will close on Monday, January 20***
Prince George’s County Residential Dropoff Convenience Centers to Close Early Due to Weather Conditions
Residents are advised to check the County website for changes to Wednesday's operating hours
Prince George’s County Suspends Curbside Waste Collection Services for Tuesday, Jan. 7
Regular collections will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 8, on a slide schedule
Prince George’s County Closes Waste Facilities and Suspends Collection Services for Monday, January 6, Due to Inclement Weather Forecast
Regular collections for organics to resume the following Monday, January 13
Prince George’s County Announces Holiday Closings for New Year’s Day
Prince George’s County Government offices and facilities, with the exception of public safety agencies, will close on Wednesday***
Prince George’s County Announces Holiday Closings for Thanksgiving Day
County Government offices, with the exception of public safety agencies, will be closed
on Thursday, November 28 and Friday***
Prince George’s County Announces Earlier Waste Collection Services Due to Excessive Heat
Workers facing extreme heat challenges will begin trash and recycling collections at 5 a.m.
Prince George's County Announces Holiday Closings for New Year’s Day
Prince George's County Government offices and facilities, with the exception of public safety agencies, will close on Thursday***
Juneteenth Holiday Waste Collection Schedule
Regular Bulky, Trash and Recycling Collections Slide One Day Starting Thursday, June 19
Prince George’s County Announces Holiday Closings for Presidents' Day
Prince George’s County Government offices and facilities, with the exception of public safety, will close on Monday, February 17***
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On-Premises Waste Collection
The Sustainable Waste Management Division's (SWMD) offers on-premises trash and recycling collection service for immobile...
Public Convenience Centers
Effective April 15, 2024, due to ongoing construction, the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Electronic Waste (E-waste) lots at...
Acceptable & Non-acceptable Bulky Trash
NOTE: The hauler will collect up to four (4) bulky items placed NEXT to the trash cart. Carpet and padding ( must be rolled and...
Bulky Trash
Prince George’s County is proud to announce a faster and improved curbside bulky trash pickup. Once per week, residents...
Residential Trash
The Sustainable Waste Management Division (SWMD) provides trash collection services to approximately 180,000 homes in the county...
Clear the Curb
Want More Information About How to Compost, Recycle, and Trash Items? View our latest postcard mailing with information on how...
Mulch Madness
The Prince George's County Department of the Environment announces the return of our annual Mulch Madness giveaway event for...
Keep Prince George’s County Beautiful
Keep Prince George's County Beautiful (KPGCB) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that partners with the Department of the...
Holiday Waste Collection Schedule
If you live in a municipality, your waste collection holiday schedule may differ from the County schedule. Use our online...
Organics Composting Facility
Physical Address: 6550 Maude Savoy Brown Road. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Mailing Address: 6601 SE Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro...
Inclement Weather Policy
Weather Service Alerts–Winter Storm Fern Wednesday, January 28, 2026–No Collection Due to continued hazardous weather and road...
PGC Composts
Prince George’s County residents receiving County-provided trash and recycling services can now participate in the PGC Composts...
Waste & Recycling
Use our online address tool to determine whether you receive County-collected waste collection services, or contact PGC311.com...
Business Recycling Plan & Report
What is the difference between a Plan and an Annual Report? A Plan identifies the (a) Types of Designated Recyclable Materials...
Recycling/Reuse Alternatives
Consider donating your gently used appliances, clothing, furniture, or other household items to a friend, local charity, or non...
Waste Collection Carts
Effective July 2019, the following policy is in effect for households receiving County-contracted Waste Collection Services: The...
Business Recycling
Single-Stream Recycling - What Makes it Easy? Call PGC311 from within Prince George’s County; 301-883-4748 calls from outside...
Beautification
The County aims to foster a sense of pride among all residents by focusing on litter reduction, illegal dumping, enforcement...
Residential Recycling
The Sustainable Waste Management Division (SWMD) provides curbside recycling collection for over 180,000 County residents and...
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Samuel B. Moki, Ph.D
DirectorDr. Samuel Belsham Moki was confirmed by a super majority as Director of the Department of the Environment on October 21, 2025...
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Household Hazardous Waste Acceptance Site
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11611 White House Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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Question
I have been approved or recertified for on-premises collection services, and I will be moving. How can I set up services at my new place of residence?
Please contact the Collections Section at 301-952-7617.
I am signing up for the on-premises collection service for the first time. When should I submit my certification form?
You can submit your on-premises certification form after obtaining your doctor’s note. Applications are accepted on a rolling...
Can I submit the form electronically or by mail?
Due to HIPAA laws, the doctor’s note cannot be submitted electronically; therefore, please mail the certification/or...
When is the due date for my recertification form?
Recertification forms must be submitted at least 30 days before the end of the initial two-year period during which you received...
If I am not approved for on-premises collection or if my address is removed from the on-premises service, when will the on-premises service end?
If you are not approved for on-premises collection service, the service will not have started, and the cart(s) and/or yellow...
What should I do if the hauler misses my trash or recycling pickup on the scheduled day?
You can report a missed collection using the PGC311 mobile app or online at pgc311.com to submit requests 24/7. To speak with a...
How will the hauler know that I'm an on-premises recipient?
The County will notify the hauler of your address and the assigned cart location for on-site collection service.
When will my on-premises collection service begin?
If you are a new applicant, once your on-premises application form has been submitted, an inspector will contact you. If you...
If I qualify for the on-premises collection service, where should I place my cart(s) for collection?
Your cart(s) must be visible from the street and placed at the location specified and communicated to you by the County...
Will I need to recertify for on-premises collection once every two years?
Yes. Recertification every two years is required to confirm that on-premises service is still necessary. If you are permanently...
Why is it necessary for me to submit a physician’s note with my certification or recertification form?
A physician’s note must verify that you are immobile and/or unable to move the cart(s) to the curb. This documentation is...
Someone else lives at my residence and can take my cart(s) to the curb. Am I still eligible for the on-premises collection service?
No. On-premises service is not available for households where a capable individual lives in the home and can roll the cart(s) to...
Why were the eligibility requirements modified?
The changes aim to ensure that on-premises collection services are available only to residents who truly need this specialized...
I am over 65 years old. Am I eligible for the on-premises collection service due to my age?
No. Eligibility for on-premises collection is not determined by age. You must provide a physician’s note confirming that you are...
How can I determine if I am unable to move and qualify for on-premises service?
As part of the new eligibility or recertification process, residents must consult their physician to obtain a note stating that...
Who should think about applying for an on-premises waste collection service?
Only residents who are unable to move or roll their trash or recycling cart(s) should consider applying for this service. If you...
What are the new eligibility requirements for on-premises trash and recycling collection service?
A person must have a doctor’s note indicating their inability to physically move or roll their trash or recycling cart(s) to the...
Who should I contact if I have any additional questions?
Please contact the Collections Section at 301-952-7617.
What is on-premises waste collection?
Any Prince George’s County resident receiving waste collection contracted by the County can apply or be recertified for on...
When can I report a missed collection?
A resident may report a missed collection starting at noon on their regular collection day by contacting PGC311 online or...
When can I report a missed collection?
A resident may report a missed collection starting at noon on their regular collection day by contacting PGC311 online or...
How do I dispose of items such as oil-based paints and pesticides?
Household items that are flammable, caustic or toxic are considered to be hazardous. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) includes:
- Ac...