Tree/Green Debris and Demolition Debris Accepted Free of Charge for Limited Time
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, through the Calvert County Department of Public Works, announces that residents may dispose of tree/green debris as a result of Hurricane Sandy at the Appeal and Barstow landfills starting Wednesday, Oct. 31, through Friday, Nov. 30, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., free of charge. After Nov. 30, tree/green debris must be taken to Appeal Landfill and a fee of $67.23 per ton will apply.
Curbside pickup will not be available.
Tree/green storm-related debris is limited to un-bagged leaves, trees, limbs, branches, bushes, shrubs, etc. Tree/green debris and construction debris brought in commercial vehicles will be charged the commercial rate. Commercial vehicles must go to the Appeal Landfill.
For more information on the Calvert County, Maryland, Department of Public Works, call 410-326-0210; send an email to thomasma@co.cal.md.us; or visit online at www.co.cal.md.us.
Calvert County Government Opens Landfill and Convenience Centers
Calvert County Government announced that all county landfills and convenience centers will be open effective 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, for trash only. They will operate under normal hours after that time. The Appeal Convenience Center will close at 4 p.m. today. All other locations will be open until 7 p.m.
Residents are urged to use caution when conducting storm cleanup and are encouraged to visit the county website at www.co.cal.md.us for updates on the Hurricane Sandy response.
