Public Information
3430 Court House Drive
Columbia, MD 21043
United States
About
The office facilitates public access to information and heightens awareness of government services by operating as a full-service communications agency to provide professional expertise through a network of professional, creative, technical and administrative staff skilled in the following communications fields; marketing and promotion; print, television and electronic media; media and public relations; and information and referral services.
The office serves as a clearinghouse for all official government communications with the public to ensure that Howard County, its officials and representatives are consistently presented in a positive, professional manner.
Howard County Government 2022 Holiday Closings
January 17 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Landfill is open; regular trash, recycling, food scraps and yard trim curbside collection.
February 21 - President's Day
Landfill is open; regular trash, recycling, food scraps and yard trim curbside collection.
April 15 - Good Friday
Landfill is open; regular trash, recycling, food scraps and yard trim curbside collection.
May 30 - Memorial Day
Landfill is closed. NO trash, recycling, food scraps and yard trim curbside collection; holiday slide schedule holiday slide schedule is in effect.
June 20 - Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Landfill is open; regular trash, recycling, food scraps and yard trim curbside collection.
July 4 - Independence Day
Landfill is closed. NO trash, recycling, food scraps and yard trim curbside collection; holiday slide schedule is in effect.
September 5 - Labor Day
Landfill is closed. NO trash, recycling, food scraps and yard trim curbside collection; holiday slide schedule is in effect.
October 10 - Indigenous Peoples' Day
Landfill is open; regular trash, recycling, food scraps and yard trim curbside collection.
November 11 - Veterans Day
Landfill is open; regular trash, recycling, food scraps and yard trim curbside collection.
November 24 & 25- Thanksgiving Holiday
Landfill is closed on 11/25. NO trash, recycling, food scraps and yard trim curbside curbside collection on 11/25; holiday slide schedule is in effect.
December 26 - Christmas
Landfill is open and regular trash, recycling, food scraps and yard trim curbside collection. NOTE, the Landfill is closed on 12/25.
Police, Fire & 911 Services
OPEN 24 HOURS, EVERY DAY!
Call 911 for emergencies. Call 410-313-2200 for non-emergencies.
