Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day. As there will be no Thursday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scraps collection on the 4th, the County’s holiday "slide" schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week.
Also on July 4th, County parks will be open, as will the Meadowbrook Athletic Complex (but for scheduled programs only) and the Roger Community Carter (open until 5:00 p.m.). The Gary J. Arthur and North Laurel Community Centers, Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, Robinson Nature Center and the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum will all be closed on the 4th.
The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) will operate on a “Sunday” schedule on July 4th. For more information on RTA, call 1-800-270-9553 or visit www.transitrta.com. All parking regulations and fees will not be enforced on the 4th.
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 Friday, July 5th, at regular business hours.