College Park Post – November 2024
Number 54
Municipal Government Works Month
Spotlighting the dedicated efforts of City staff in College Park and honoring the daily efforts that make a difference
Did you know November is Municipal Government Works (MGW) Month? Every November, communities across Maryland come together to honor the vital contributions of local governments. is month, we spotlight the dedicated efforts of our City sta in College Park, who work tirelessly to provide essential programs and services for our residents.
While the Mayor and Council are elected by the community, it is the City sta who implement the initiatives that enhance our daily lives. College Park’s government is structured into several key departments, each playing a crucial role in the City’s operations:
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is November, let’s take a moment to express our gratitude to the City sta for their unwavering commitment throughout the year. Together, we can create a thriving community
Curbside Leaf Collection
Collections begin in mid-November and run through January
Curbside leaf vacuuming begins November 4 and will continue through the mid-January. is annual City collection service diverts leaves and other soft yard waste from the landll and is used to make SMARTLEAF© compost.Look for posted signs in your neighborhood to know when curbside leaf collection will occur. Collection schedules are tentative as they depend on weather conditions. To ensure collection, put leaves out by the rst day listed. e calendar may show multiple days in an area, but we only collect once per street per collection cycle. Each area of the City is scheduled to be serviced at least 4 times during the season, so there will be several opportunities to have leaves collected.Refer to the City website at www.collegeparkmd.gov/leafcollection for the most up-to-date collection schedule. To stay on schedule, leaf trucks are not able to return to collect leaves once they have nished your street. Additionally, the vacuum hoses are not able to reach around cars or obstructions, so piles of leaves must be accessible from the street.CURBSIDE LEAF COLLECTION DO’S AND DON’TS: • Bagging is not necessary during leaf collection with vacuums. Grass can be included in your leaf piles, but no sticks, branches, vines, or woody materials (as these items require a special collection). • Rake leaves to the curb but do not put them in the street. Pile leaves away from cars and storm drains as the leaf vacuum cannot reach around cars.• Remove tree limbs, rocks, trash, and other debris from leaves to be collected. ese items damage the equipment and cause delays.• Noise and dust may be noticeable as dry conditions generate more dust. We apologize for any inconvenience. For the most up-to-date collection schedule, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/leafcollection. Have questions or need help? Contact the Department of Public Works at publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov or call 240-487-3590.
Storm Drain Murals
Raising awareness about water pollution through art
The Committee for a Better Environment partners with the College Park Arts Exchange to raise awareness about environmental pollution, specically what goes down the drain ends up in our waterways. e storm drain murals depict plants and animals that are part of the Anacostia Watershed.
We have completed three additional storm drain murals this year, bringing the total to 18. Check out the newest creations below! To view a map of all storm drains in the City, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/stormdrainmurals.
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