Facility closures are in place Nov. 24 & 25, with exceptions. Thursday’s recycling will be collected on Nov. 26.
Thursday, November 24
- All City facilities are closed.
- The Police Department Administrative Offices are closed. Police patrol will remain on duty. For emergencies please call 911. For non-emergencies, please dial 301-279-8000 for dispatch.
- Recycling scheduled for collection will be collected Saturday, November 26. Bulk pick up is unavailable.
- Loose leaf collection is suspended. All areas will be collected the preceding Monday through Wednesday, weather permitting.
Friday, November 25
- Most City facilities are closed, with the exception of the following facilities:
- Police Department Administrative Offices will open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- The Arts Barn will open for scheduled performances & the Holiday Art Exhibit.
- The Aquatic Center will open from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m.
- Winter Lights Festival opens for the season. Tickets must be purchased in advance.Tickets will not be available at the admission booth. Purchase tickets here.
- The collection of recycled materials will take place as scheduled. Bulk pick up is unavailable.
- Loose leaf collection is suspended. All areas will be collected the preceding Monday through Wednesday, weather permitting.
Recycling Information
The collection of recycled materials for residents whose regular recycling day is Thursday, November 24, 2022, will take place the following Saturday, November 26. Recycling includes newspaper, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, and commingled materials (which should be separated from brush, branches, grass clippings, leaves & other yard trimmings) picked up by the City’s contractor. Recycling scheduled for Friday, November 26, will be picked up as scheduled.
Loose leaf collection will not take place on November 24 & 25. All areas will be collected the preceding Monday through Wednesday.
On-demand bulk pick up for residents whose regular recycling days are November 24 and 25 will be unavailable. Appointments can be made for the following week using the online form, by e-mailing [email protected], or by calling 301-258-6370.
Regular trash & garbage collection for City residents is handled by private contractors. Please contact your HOA or your private contractor regarding the holiday collection schedule for these materials.
Stay up to date on recycling & yard waste service changes by subscribing to notifications from the City’s new Recycle Coach app. For more information on recycling please contact the City’s Department of Public Works.
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FREE Shred Day
Join us at Lafayette Federal Credit Union for a Free Community Shred Day, an event dedicated to helping you protect your privacy and the environment! Bring your old bank statements, bills, medical records, and any other paper documents that need secure disposal, and we'll take care of them on the spot.
Why You Should Come:
Protect Your Privacy: Safely shred sensitive documents to help prevent identity theft.
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