What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2020 In Ellicott City

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Local, county and state government offices, the Howard County animal shelter, Alpha Ridge Landfill, Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, Meadowbrook Athletic Complex, Robinson Nature Center, Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, and county historic sites will be closed Friday in observance of the Christmas holiday. The county’s 50+ centers remain closed at this time due to the coronavirus pandemic.

There will be no curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Christmas Day, so the county’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect. County park gates will be open Friday; however, there will be no staff on duty.

On Thursday, Christmas Eve, most Howard County government offices will operate normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Landfill will close early at 2 p.m. Courts are closed Christmas Eve, too.

The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) buses will operate on a limited scheduled Christmas Eve and will not operate Christmas Day. Howard County parking fees will not be enforced Friday.

The 9-1-1 Center, police and fire departments will remain staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For emergencies, call 9-1-1; for non-emergencies, call 410-313-2200.

County operations will resume Monday at regular business hours.