County Government

The Howard County Government website provides online access to every department and service provided to all residents.

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• Citizen Services – Provides human services support specific to Children and Youth, our 50+ population, Consumer Affairs, and individuals with disabilities.

• District 4 News and Information – Produced by Deb Jung, who represents Harper’s Choice on the County Council.

• Howard County Council Calendar – Informs the community about meetings and hearings.

• Howard County Legislation – Keeps you informed of upcoming legislation our council members will debate and vote on.

• Howard County Police Department

• Howard County Sheriff’s Office

• Notify Me Howard – Stay connected with your County Government

• Real-Time Snow Removal – Track snow removal progress in your area in real time.

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Trash and Recycling

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Trash and recycling pick-up is provided through the county for our residents. Each home is provided with a blue recycling bin. Some Harper’s Choice residents can have their food scraps collected through the county-provided green bins too.

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• Howard County Trash

• Howard County Recycling

• Howard County Bulk Pick-up

• Howard County Food Scraps

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Trash Pick-up Days

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• Longfellow: Monday

• Swansfield: Friday

• Hobbit’s Glen: Monday

• Streets off Route 108: Tuesday

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Recycling Pick-up Days

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• Longfellow: Thursday

• Swansfield: Wednesday

• Hobbit’s Glen: Thursday

• Streets off Route 108: Friday