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| Olde Stage Homeowners Association |
| INFORMATION SHEET |
| Trash Removal Household trash in the City of Bowie Code requires that all trash/refuse be in containers and be at curbside, not in the street or on the curb, by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day of collection, but no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before. Household trash must be securely bundled in bags, put into containers, and moved to the curb on collection days. Trash will be collected on Mondays and Thursdays. The trash will not be collected on legal holidays, but will be collected at the next regularly scheduled pickup day. The City�s observed holidays are included in the Bowie Spotlight, can be found on their website at www.cityofbowie.org or by calling 301-262-6200. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. Trash receptacles and recycle bins must be stored on each resident�s property out of public view. Additionally, these containers shall be between 10 and 30 gallons, made of metal or plastic, and equipped with handles and tight fitting covers. The containers are not to exceed a weight of 50 pounds when filled and must be covered at all times. Strong plastic bags that are tied may also be used to contain refuse. Yard waste is collected ONLY on Wednesdays and is automatic throughout the year (no need to call). It will not be picked up with regular trash. Yard waste consists of leaves, grass clippings, branches less than 3� diameter (NO BAMBOO, DIRT, MULCH or SOD). All leaves and grass (free of dirt and rocks etc.) must be bagged, boxed or in cans. Branches must be no longer than 4� and securely tied in manageable bundles or put in boxes or bags. Yard waste should not be out before 5 p.m. on Tuesday and must be to the curb by 7:00 AM on Wednesdays. Bamboo is picked up on regular trash. Special pickup is for metal items such as washers, dryers, water heaters, grills, bicycles, refrigerators, freezers and exercise equipment - anything that is 98% metal. Call Public Works at 301-809-2344 prior to 12 p.m. on Tuesdays for that Wednesday�s Special Pickup. You must call to request the service! Large, bulky items such as couches, chairs, console televisions, computer monitors, sliding glass doors with glass, wood tables - household items that are not 98% metal - can be placed at the curb on one of your regular trash days. Uncollected items such as sod, dirt, rocks, mulch, car parts, propane tanks, concrete, oil, gasoline, kerosene, oil based paints or other hazardous materials are not collected by the City of Bowie. Prince George�s County accepts hazardous waste every Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Brown Station Landfill. For more information, please call 301-883-5045. Recycling The City collects recycling at curbside once weekly on Monday. All recycling must be at the curb by 7:00 AM. The City collects GLASS food and beverage containers (clear and colored); ALUMINUM beverage cans, disposable pans, aluminum foil; BI-METAL cans -food containers. PLASTIC BOTTLES with necks i.e. soda, milk, detergent ONLY. No motor oil or chemical bottles; no margarine/butter tubs, yogurt containers or styrofoam. All should be rinsed thoroughly. No need to remove labels. These items should be placed in recycling buckets or any container marked �Recycling�. NEWSPAPERS-JUNK MAILCARDBOARD-PAPERBOARD-MAGAZINES must be tied in bundles or placed in PAPER or PLASTIC bags - do not mix newspapers with glass and cans, do not set them out loose, do not put them in the blue bucket or bin. Motor oil, oil filters and antifreeze may be recycled at the drop off located at Public Works off Route 450, � mile west of Route 3 � Monday through Friday 7AM- to 5PM and the first Saturday of each month 8AM to 1PM. The Bowie City Hall, on Kenhill Drive, provides a "Welcome to Bowie" Package that includes a recycling bin and information on Bowie. Stop at the receptionist desk at City Hall to pick up your package. General Information Please fill out the enclosed information form and return it to D. H. Bader Management Services, Inc., 14435 Cherry Lane Court, Suite 210, Laurel, MD 20707. The managing agent in the administration of our responsibilities requests this information. Insurance Owners are urged to immediately secure adequate insurance for their homes and personal belongings. The Association maintains insurance coverage for common area items and Association liability only. |
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