Montgomery County Government Will Open on Time Today, Friday, Jan. 19; County Trash and Recycling Service Suspended

For Immediate Release: Friday, January 19, 2024

Montgomery County trash and recycling collection services are suspended for today. Collections that were scheduled for today (i.e., collections normally scheduled for Thursday that would have been collected today due to the “slide schedule) will be collected tomorrow.

Collections normally scheduled for today (Friday collections) will be collected Monday. Collections for the rest of next week will operate on a “slide schedule” (Monday collections will take place Tuesday; Tuesday collections will take place Wednesday; etc.).

The Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station in Derwood is closed today.

Due to the closure of Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County Recreation’s schedule will be modified as follows:

 All Montgomery County Recreation programs, classes and activities are cancelled.

• Aquatic centers will open at 8:30 a.m.
• Senior centers will open at 10 a.m.
• Aquatic, Senior, and Recreation Centers will open for drop-in activities.
• The Friday night sessions of the January Invitational Swim Meet are cancelled.

 Ride On buses will operate on an S Service Schedule. The span of service is the same as the weekday schedule, with a reduced frequency of service. Riders should check the Ride On website for updates.

Additional weather-related information: 

• Residents are urged to sign up for Alert Montgomery for text and email updates concerning weather conditions and closings.
• For the latest snow operation status, visit the Winter Storm Information Portal

• For the latest updates, follow Montgomery County Government on Facebook and Twitter 
• For information on cold weather, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/hypothermia 

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Release ID: 24-037
Media Contact: Office of Public Information 240-777-6507
Categories: Snow