The City of Cumberland would like to remind the community that there will be no trash pick-up or mixed paper recycling on Monday, September 5, 2022. The trash and recycling collection will resume on the regular schedule Thursday September 8th.
Remember to recycle items from that Labor Day festivities! Empty items such as mustard/ketchup bottles, plastic soda bottles, cans, pickle jars and butter tubs may all go in your Comingled Containers recycling tote. There is no need to remove lids or labels!
Items not accepted for recycling from your back-yard picnic include, but are not limited to: straws, plasticware, paper plates, napkins, tablecloths, broken dishes, and pool noodles. These items should always be put in the trash or better yet, consider reusable picnic items. Try to reduce single use plastic and paper materials; look for reusable cups and cutlery, use fabric napkins, reusable food containers and wraps!
Any questions about trash and recycling in the City, please call 301-759-6604.