Community Corner

What's Open, Closed in Howard County for the Fourth of July

Here's a list of closings for the Independence Day holiday.

To make sure Howard County employees get a chance to enjoy the holidays, many offices and amenities will be closed for the Fourth of July.

Offices will re-open for regular business hours on July 5.

Parking meters will be free on July 4

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There will be no curbside collection on Thursday, July 4 – Thursday and Friday trash, recycling and yard trim collection will be on a “slide schedule,” pickup will be one day later than usual.  Find more information about slide schedules online.

Open Thursday, July 4:

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Closed Thursday, July 4: 
  • County Government Offices
  • Courts
  • Animal shelter
  • Senior centers 
  • Landfill an all trash and recycling services
  • Cedar Lane activity room
  • County historic sites
  • Kiwanis-Wallas Community Center
  • Gary J. Arthur Community Center
  • Meadowbrook Athletic Center 
  • North Laurel Community Center
  • Robinson Nature Center 
  • Schooley Mill activity room 
Many Columbia Association amenities will be open on the Fourth of July. A full schedule is online


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