Community Corner
What's Open, Closed in Howard County on Labor Day?
Find out whether you can still get a parking ticket.

Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 1, and while it may be a federal holiday, parking meters aren’t taking the day off in Howard County; all parking regulations and fees will be in effect, according to a statement from Howard County government.
No trash, recycling or yard waste collection will occur on Labor Day. For the rest of the week, pickup will be on a sliding schedule, pushing curbside collection back by one day. See the schedule for details.
Closed on Labor Day 2014
County government offices
Courts
Animal shelter
Senior centers
Landfill and all trash and recycling services
Cedar Lane Activity Room
County historic sites
Meadowbrook Athletic Center
Robinson Nature Center
Schooley Mill Activity Room
Gary J. Arthur Community Center
Kiwanis-Wallace Community Center
North Laurel Community Center
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Open on Labor Day 2014
County parks
Roger Carter Community Center
RTA (modified schedules): Route 201/J, Route 202/K, Route 401/Green, Route 404/Orange, Route 302/G, Route 406/Red, Route 407/Brown, Route 501/Silver and Route 502/B– Sunday schedule
Police and fire departments as well as the 911 call center are open 24/7. Call 911 for emergencies and 410-313-2200 for non-emergencies.
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County offices will reopen Tuesday, September 2.
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