Clear The Curb Program Expands To Offer New Services In Prince George's County

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Starting the week of July 1, the county's Clear the Curb waste collection service for residents who receive county-contracted trash and recycling pickup can now leave four bulky trash items at the curb. The program also will offer monthly curbside scrap metal and electronics recycling appointments.

“We are excited to introduce these new Clear the Curb collection services demonstrating our continued commitment to providing value-added services to residents receiving county-contracted trash and recycling collection,” says Prince George's County Department of the Environment Director Andrea Crooms. “These long-term investments help reduce waste, increase recycling, protect our environment, and maintain a cleaner and greener county.”

In 2022, the county introduced an improved curbside bulky trash pickup, allowing residents to place two bulky items or two tightly secured bags with small household items next to their trash can. Starting in July, residents can place four items or four tightly secured bags for pickup.

The new curbside scrap metal and electronics recycling collection will be offered by appointment only on the third Monday of each month. The first day of service begins July 15 and can be scheduled online or by contacting PGC311. Scrap tires, white goods and other appliances will continue to be scheduled for pickup through PGC311.

To implement these new curbside collection services, some residents will experience a change in their current trash and recycling collection day, officials said. Residents impacted will receive a door hanger from their waste collection hauler and a postcard mailer with information.

Residents also can verify their waste collection day at bit.ly/PGCcollectiondaylookup by entering their household address in the search bar and reviewing the list in the white pop-up box. If a new collection day has been assigned, it will be noted along with the day of other waste collection services.