Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Closure & Recycling Notices for the City of Gaithersburg

• The Activity Center, Aquatic Center, Casey Community Center, Community Museum & Kentlands Mansion are closed.
• Main Street Farmers Market is open 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Limited vendors in attendance.
• The Arts Barn is open from 1 to 4 p.m. for its Holiday Art Market.

Sunday, December 25, 2022

• All City facilities are closed.
• Winter Lights Festival is closed.
• The Administrative Offices of the Gaithersburg Police Station are closed. Police patrol will remain on duty. For emergencies, please call 911. For non-emergencies, please dial 301-279-8000 for dispatch.

Monday, December 26, 2022

• Most City facilities are closed, with the following exceptions:
  • Police Department Administrative Offices is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Aquatic Center is open from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m.
• The collection of recycled materials will take place as scheduled. Bulk pick up is unavailable.
• Note that the Mayor & City Council will not conduct a session on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Saturday, December 31, 2022

• The Activity Center, Aquatic Center, Casey Community Center, Community Museum & Kentlands Mansion are closed.
• This is the final evening of the Winter Lights Festival.

Sunday, January 1, 2023

• All City facilities are closed.
• The Administrative Offices of the Gaithersburg Police Station are closed. Police patrol will remain on duty. For emergencies, please call 911. For non-emergencies, please dial 301-279-8000 for dispatch.

Monday, January 2, 2023

• Most City facilities are closed, with the following exceptions:
  • Police Department Administrative Offices is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Aquatic Center is open from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m.
• The collection of recycled materials will take place as scheduled. Bulk pick up is unavailable.
• Note that the Mayor & City Council Regular Session will take place on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Recycling will take place as scheduled on December 26, 2022 & January 2, 2023. Loose leaf collection concludes on December 30. Recycling includes newspaper, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard & commingled materials (which should be separated from brush, branches, grass clippings, leaves & other yard trimmings) picked up by the City’s contractor.

On-demand bulk pick up for residents whose regular recycling days are December 26 & January 2 will be unavailable. Appointments can be made for the following week using the online form, by e-mailing BulkPickUp@gaithersburgmd.gov, or by calling 301-258-6370.

Stay up to date on recycling & yard waste service changes by subscribing to notifications from the City’s Recycle Coach app.

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.

For more information on recycling please contact the City’s Department of Public Works.