Rockville is collecting Christmas trees as part of its regular recycling collection throughout the month of January. The trees will be taken to the Montgomery County Recycling Center, where they will become mulch. The mulch at the recycling center is available year-round and can be picked up, for free, at 16105 Frederick Rd.
Residents should place cut trees at the curb for pick-up on regular recycling days after removing all ornaments and metals, lighting wires, stands and decorations, including tinsel.
Trees should not be bagged.
Unwanted artificial trees should be dismantled and placed in the gray refuse cart for regular weekly collection.
Artificial trees that are too large to fit in the cart can be collected by appointment as one of six bulk collections allowed per year, OR taken to the Montgomery County transfer station.
For more information on recycling and refuse service, holiday tree collection or to make a bulk collection appointment, call 240-314-8568. Visit the City of Rockville Trash/Recycling webpage: https://www.rockvillemd.gov/300/Recycling-Trash-Yard-Waste
Management has received reports that some residents have not cleared their sidewalks from the recent snow/ice storm. This is a reminder that property owners and residents are responsible for removing snow and ice from their driveway aprons, their lead walk, and any and all sidewalks adjacent to their property. After a storm, property and business owners are expected to clear sidewalks within 24-72 hours of the last snowfall. City crews coordinate road clearing and sidewalk work depending on the severity of the storm. Accessible curb ramps, sidewalks, and pathways on publicly-owned property are cleared by crews from city departments.
Sidewalks/Surfaces Must be Cleared After Snowfall (or ice) within:
* 1-3 inches = 24 hours * 3-9 inches = 48 hours * More than 10 inches = 72 hours
**Violators can be fined, so make sure you clear your sidewalks!
Don’t have ice melt?
You can use sand and/or kitty litter to provide additional traction on icy sidewalks. You can also use this homemade solution as an alternative to help melt the ice. In a bucket, combine the following ingredients. Once you pour the homemade ice melt mixture onto your sidewalk or driveway, the snow and ice will begin to bubble up and melt. Just keep a shovel handy to scrape away any leftover pieces of ice.
1/2 gallon of hot water
6 drops of dish soap
¼ cup rubbing alcohol
Uncleared Sidewalks/Surfaces:
If you require assistance to remove snow or ice, and you do not have the financial means to hire someone to do this for you, contact Senior Social Services at 240-314-8810. SSS is also looking for volunteers and contractors for snow removal.
If you need to report a sidewalk that has not been properly cleared, please click here and fill out the online form OR call 240-314-8330, and someone from the City of Rockville Code Enforcement Division will inspect the property. *Please keep in mind City employees are working remotely, but they are checking voicemails, emails, and returning calls.
We appreciate everyone helping out and we hope everyone stays safe and warm!
It looks like the first snow event will occur today. Please remember, all King Farm homeowners are responsible for removing snow and ice from their driveway aprons, lead walks, and all sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours after a snowfall of 3″ or less and within 48 hours after a snowfall of 3″ or more. Violators can be fined, so make sure you clear your sidewalks!
Condominium owners and residents should contact their respective condominium association management companies. Apartment residents should contact the appropriate building management for questions or concerns about snow clearing and treatments.
The Assembly clears snow and/or treats all private streets (white signs/blue letters), alleys, and common area sidewalks (like the sidewalks at the Community Center, Pleasant Circle, Route 355, and the bike path on Gaither Road).
The City clears snow and/or treats all City streets and City sidewalks, and bike/trail paths located in King Farm. The City clears snow from 160 lane miles of roadways, 30 miles of publicly owned sidewalks, walkways, pathways, and 18 City-owned facilities and parks with parking lots. The City crews treat and plow roads in the following priority order:
Primary roads consist of major arterial roads, emergency routes, central business districts, and primary residential roads near schools.
Secondary roads that consist of the remainder of neighborhood streets, alleyways, and cul-de-sacs.
There are Primary and Secondary streets located in King Farm. Often residents residing on City streets in King Farm are concerned when they see other streets have been cleared and theirs have not. For more information, call the Public Works Department at 240-314-8500.
It is encouraged for residents to park their vehicles inside their garage and/or driveway to provide better access for crews to treat and clear snow.
Remember that the City has a policy regarding parking on public streets designated “snow emergency streets” during snow emergencies; the Assembly has a similar policy for parking on private streets. Although not every public street in King Farm is a snow emergency street, it’s still a good idea to follow this rule whenever possible. The City policy is that cars must be parked on the even-numbered side of the street whenever a snowstorm of 3” or more occurs, and then once the odd-numbered side of the street gets cleared, move your car to the cleared side so that plows can remove snow from the even-numbered side. The City can tow vehicles that are parked in violation of their snow emergency policy. If parked on the street, King Farm residents should follow this procedure on all King Farm streets whenever possible; this makes it easier for the City and our contractors to clear your streets as quickly as possible, thereby making it easier for you to find a clear spot in which to park.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 301-987-0122 or via e-mail at [email protected].