What's Open, Closed In HoCo On Martin Luther King Jr. Day

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — While there won't be a parade and other festivities celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, the holiday will still impact things like trash pickup and mail delivery. Many government services are already affected by coronavirus closures.

Howard County government offices, courts and the animal shelter will be closed. However, regular trash, recycling and food scrap/yard trim services will be in effect and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. The county’s 50+ centers remain closed at this time due to the coronavirus pandemic.

County parks, the Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, and the Meadowbrook Athletic Complex will be open. The Robinson Nature Center, Ellicott City B&O Station Museum, Kiwanis-Wallas Hall, Belmont Manor & Historic Park, Patapsco Female Institute, and County’s Restored Ellicott City Colored School will be closed. All historic sites in Ellicott City, except the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum, are closed for weekend tours until the first weekend in May.

The Regional Transportation Agency will operate on a regular weekday schedule; for more information call 1-800-270-9553 or visit www.transitrta.com. All parking regulations and fees will be in effect Monday.

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

County operations will resume on Tuesday at regular business hours.