No trash, recycling, or yard materials collection on Memorial Day; drop-off centers closed

TOWSON, MD—On Monday, May 30, trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be collected in Baltimore County, and all drop-off centers will be closed. This holiday marks the first use of the County’s new “slide” schedule for make-up collection days. All trash, recycling and yard material curbside collections scheduled on or after Monday, May 30, will shift and […]

MDTA expects 330,000 vehicles to cross Bay Bridge over Memorial Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday serving as the unofficial start of summer travel season, the Maryland Transportation Authority is urging motorists to commit to safe driving practices and travel off-peak to minimize delays when crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Motorists may also find time savings by utilizing the I-95 northern route traveling the Tydings Bridge to and from […]

MDOT MVA offices, VEIP stations to close in observance of Memorial Day

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration will close all branch offices and Vehicle Emission Inspection Program (VEIP) stations Saturday, May 29, and Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. MDOT MVA branch offices will reopen Tuesday, June 1 by appointment only. VEIP testing will also resume June 1 and does not require an appointment. MDOT MVA […]

Maryland State Police to target impaired, aggressive, distracted drivers over Memorial Day weekend

NOTTINGHAM, MD—With traffic expected to surge this Memorial Day weekend, additional Maryland State Police troopers will be on patrol and using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, to respond quickly to highway incidents, and to take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of other motorists. Beginning on Friday, troopers will be focusing enforcement […]

AAA: Over 800,000 Marylanders expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend

NOTTINGHAM, MD—AAA expects a significant rebound in travel this summer, as evidenced by the results of an exclusive survey of Marylanders that reveals 63% of respondents are considering or planning to take a trip this summer, and AAA Travel is already seeing an increase in bookings that reflects the renewed enthusiasm. “Optimism coinciding with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and growing […]

No Baltimore County trash, recycling collection on Memorial Day

NOTTINGHAM, MD—On Monday, May 31, Baltimore County trash, single stream recycling, and yard materials will not be collected and all drop-off centers will be closed in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. The impact of holidays varies among Baltimore County collection schedules. County residents should consult their particular collection schedule to learn when to set out materials during weeks that […]