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Howard County, Maryland
Howard County Roadway Maintenance Division - 410-313-7450
  • Problem Trees (dead, broken, etc.) that are in between the sidewalk and the street
  • Street Lights - Please check the lamppost for the post number before calling.
  • Pavement preservation
  • Sidewalk/curb repair
  • Snow removal
  • Storm drains
  • Street sweeping 

SeeClickFix.com
  • Use this link to submit issues in our neighborhood with trees, sidewalks, curbs, etc. 

Howard County Police
  • Non-Emergency Police – 410-313-2200
    • Vehicles that are parked in our neighborhood illegally or are a potential safety hazard (ex. Large vehicles parked near the neighborhood entrance)
  • Anonymous tip line/violence/gangs/guns/underage drinking: 410-313-STOP
  • Drug activity tip line: 410-290-DRUG 

Howard County Trash & Recycling Collection
  • Monday: Trash pick-up
  • Thursday: Recycling pick-up
    • Yard Waste pick-up April - January
    • All Yard Waste must be bagged in PAPER bags in order to be collected. Plastic bags will not be collected.
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Miss Utility  1-800-257-7777
  • Before digging (gardening, installing a fence, etc), you MUST contact Miss Utility identify to where all lines/cables are buried on your property.  

Howard County Master Gardeners
  • The mission of the Howard County Master Gardeners is to educate residents about safe, effective, and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. 
  • Master Gardener programs and services are available free of charge to all Howard County residents and community groups.

Your Pets and Our Neighborhood
  • Dogs should always be on a leash! This is Howard County Law. PLEASE help us keep our neighborhood clean by picking up after your dogs when you walk around the neighborhood. 

Who can be held responsible for sidewalk accidents?
  • Home owners are responsible for clearing snow from the sidewalks in front of, to the side, or in back of their property, and it must be done within 48 hours of a snow fall. They are also responsible for keeping it clear of leaves, downed branches, dirt/mud, ice, ponding water, etc. These are hazards that could lead to slip and fall injuries. 
  • In most cases, people may think that their city or municipality is responsible for keeping the sidewalks maintained. However, this responsibility typically falls on the property owner. For example, if you slip and fall on the sidewalk in front of another person’s home, the homeowner may be held liable. The same can be said for stores, restaurants, municipal buildings, etc. With that being said, it is not always apparent who is responsible for a sidewalk accident, which is why it is crucial that you reach out to a skilled personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Additionally, if a weather event occurs, property owners have 48 hours from a snow fall to clear the snow and ice from their property for the safety of walkers. If an accident occurs after this allocated time frame, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your injuries.
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