The Department of Public Works Environmental Resources Division encourages residents to visit its updated website and search the New Recycling Waste Wizard at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/Recycling. Residents can utilize the intuitive search tool to determine which materials can be reused, recycled, composted, or disposed.
In addition to educating residents on disposal options, residents within the curbside collection area can obtain an individualized collection calendar. Residents can also sign up for service reminders and receive notices of schedule changes or delays. Reminders can be set per the citizen’s preference of text, e-mail, voicemail, twitter, or iCalendar. A mobile app, called “Charles County Recycles,” is also available for smart device users. The free app will notify citizens of recycling and yard waste collection, schedule changes, and help determine what items can go into the recycling cart or should be dropped off at a center.
Curbside recycling participants are encouraged to sign up for reminders to stay connected. Starting Saturday, April 1, all curbside service alerts will be communicated through this new service. The Citizen Notification System will transition to only communicate facility closings and delays.
For more information on recycling, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/Recycling or call the Department of Public Works Environmental Resources Division at 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778. The landfill and recycling information line is 301-932-5656. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.