WEEKLY BULLETIN | September 23, 2022

SmartLeaf Compost and Wood Mulch

Compost is $28.00 per cubic yard, and wood mulch is $12.00 per cubic yard. Material may be picked up Mon.-Fri. between 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Material is available year-round (while supplies last) at the Department of Public Works, 9217 51st Avenue, College Park, MD 20740. Delivery is available through October and can be arranged for an additional fee - click here to place an order.

SPECIAL SATURDAY AVAILABILITY

During Public Work’s clean-up days, October 8 and October 22, 2022, the public can pick up material from 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. You do not need to be a resident to purchase.

For more information on compost click here, or wood mulch click here. For further questions, please call 240-487-3593.

For more information about purchasing Compost or Wood Mulch please visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/gardens.

Redistricting Commission

The City Charter (§C2-2, "Districts") requires that the Council review council district boundaries at least once every 10 years, soon after the decennial census is available.

Since May 2022, the Redistricting Commission has been reviewing population data from the 2020 Census, the University of Maryland's residential population, and projections for residential projects under construction. 

Residents can review preliminary redistricting maps and provide public comment at

 www.collegeparkmdredistricting2022.com. 

Curbside Food Scrap Collection

The City of College Park is rolling out a new curbside food scrap collection program this fall!

If your household currently receives curbside trash and recycling collection within the City of College Park, then you are eligible to participate; residential collections only.

How Do I Sign Up?

Residents can sign up online and choose container(s). Participants are required to select either a 12-gallon wheeled cart ($13.00), or a 5-gallon bucket ($9.00). Participants can also choose to purchase a small kitchen pail ($5.00) to store food scraps inside their homes.

For more information, call 240-487-3590 or visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/foodscraps.

Fall Tree Giveaway Pickup

Residents who have registered for free tree(s) from the city, please plan to pick up your trees this Saturday, October 1 between 8:00am - 12:00 Noon (rain or shine). 

Location:     Department of Public Works, 9217 51st Avenue, College Park

• Plan to come early to avoid inclement weather.
• Trees are 5-to-7-gallon size and should fit in small vehicles.
• Remember a tarp or plastic cover to contain soil and protect the interior of your vehicle
• Before planting your tree, please contact Miss Utility at 811 or via https://www.missutility.net/homeowner to request the underground utilities be marked to avoid future conflicts. 
• Further planting instructions are included with the tree. 

For questions, please reach out to horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov

College Park Day Volunteers

Want to take part in an awesome community event? Do you (or your student) need Student Service Learning Hours or Community Service Hours?

Volunteer for College Park Day on October 15, 2022! There are lots of different opportunities like set-up/breakdown, games, stage, welcome table and more!

Email events@collegeparkmd.gov with the subject line "Volunteer" for more information!

Metzerott Road Access Closure

As of 9/21, vehicular access to Metzerott Road from Baltimore Avenue has been closed permanently as part of the Baltimore Avenue Reconstruction Project. To learn more, visit the MDOT SHA US1 site.

Washington Gas Work

Resurface Inc., contractor for Washington Gas, will be working on street repairs in North College Park next week from Monday 10/3 to Friday 10/7, weather permitting. Parking restrictions have been posted by the contractor.

The following areas will be affected: 

• 9200-Block and 9500-Block of 48^th Avenue
• 4900-Block of Erie Street
• 4900-Block of Fox Street
• 4800- and 4900-Blocks of Niagara Road
• 9900-Block of 51^st Avenue
• 5000-Block of Nantucket Road
• 4800-Block of Delaware Street
• 9000 and 9100 blocks of Autoville Drive

Please contact engineering@collegeparkmd.gov with any questions. 

Street Repairs Notice

This month, NZI Construction, contractor for the City of College Park, will be working on miscellaneous repairs throughout the City. Please stay alert and slow down in work zones.

The following areas will be affected:

1. Edmonston Road between Old Calvert Road and Radcliffe Drive
2. Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail between Tecumseh Street and Greenbelt Road
3. 8500-Block of 48th Avenue
4. 8300-Block of 49th Avenue

Please contact engineering@collegeparkmd.gov with any questions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Rabies & Microchip Clinic Rescheduled

Due to impeding inclement weather on Sunday, we are postponing our Rabies and Microchip Clinic that was previously scheduled for October . Please stay tuned for an announcement of the new date. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Public Safety Meeting

October 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week. This year will focus on the need to prevent fires ,and escape quickly if one occurs. The theme is “Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape”

The City’s October community public safety Zoom meeting will feature public fire safety educator Ms. Teresa Crisman, Director of Public Affairs, Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Ms. Crisman will present life saving information about fire prevention, and escape from home fires. 

This Zoom will begin at 7:30 p.m., Monday, 10^th October 2022

October Clean-Up Saturdays

Saturday, October 8 & 22 | 7:00am-12:00pm | Public Works

The City of College Park Department of Public Works facility will be open on Saturday, October 8th and Saturday, October 22 for City residents to drop-off bulky trash, white goods, electronics recycling, brush, and yard trim.

You must be a resident of the City of College Park and bring proof of City residency to participate.

Bulk trash brought to DPW on cleanup days does not count toward bulk trash limits, nor are any fees applied for appliances, televisions, or monitors. College Park residents can get up to 5-cubic yards of wood mulch per cleanup day for FREE. 

There will also be document shredding services for one day only, on October 8 from 8:00am-12:00pm. 

College Park Day

Saturday, October 15 | 12:00-6:00pm | College Park Aviation Museum

Save the date for College Park Day on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport (1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive)! The event is open to the public and free to attend.  

This year we'll have a dedicated kids area and family stage, lots of amazing performers, thrilling games and activities, delicious food and more. Check out the lineup at www.collegeparkday.org. 

Want to volunteer? Email events@collegeparkmd.gov. 

Learn more at collegeparkday.org

Please note that by participating in City events, you acknowledge and assume all risks and liabilities including possible exposure to illnesses, including but not limited to COVID-19. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES

City Tree Programs

Trees provide many benefits such as reduction of cooling and heating costs, interception of rainwater, increasing property values and improving air quality. The City offers a few ways to help. More information is available at www.collegeparkmd.gov/trees. Fall street tree planning is happening now, send in your requests! 

REQUESTS FOR STREET TREES: The City has a program that pays for and provides street tree planting in the right-of-way area, which includes the grass strip between the curb and sidewalk. College Park residents interested in requesting a tree can contact Brenda Alexander at 240-487-3590 or horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov. The location will be inspected to determine if it is suitable.

TREE CANOPY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (TCEP): City of College Park property owners can apply for reimbursement of up to $150.00 annually, for approved tree(s) planted on their residential lot. The completed application should be sent to horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov for review and approval. Click here for a link to the guidelines and application.

TREE MAINTENANCE The City is responsible for tree maintenance in the rights-of-way, City maintained buildings and parks, and on public property. Trees on private property are the responsibility of the property owner.

Urban Tree Protection: Ordinance 21-O-09

This Ordinance requires an application to be submitted for approval to obtain a permit to remove or prune a tree on residential land.

Beginning July 1, 2022, trees on residential property within the City of College Park, greater than 36 inches in circumference measured at 4.5 feet above ground level, on which the property owner wants to remove or prune live branches or wood more than 20% will need to submit an application to the Department of Public Works for a tree removal/pruning permit and receive approval prior to beginning planned tree work. A requirement of the tree removal/pruning permit is that urban tree(s) approved for removal are replaced.

You can find the permit application at www.collegeparkmd.gov/TreeRemovalApp

For more information, click here.

Yard Waste Collection

The storm-related waiver for the preparation of yard debris has expired. All yard waste and brush must be prepared correctly, and large collections needing the use of specialized equipment will incur a fee.

Soft yard waste and woody brush are processed independently into two different end products; therefore, these materials should be prepared separately for collection and further processing. To learn more about soft and woody yard waste collection, visit the City's website.

Department of Public Services

Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity

September 6 - September 22

9/16  Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for loud exhaust at Metzerott Road and 36th Avenue. 3 citations and 3 warnings were issued.

9/16 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for loud exhaust in the 8900 block of Rhode Island Avenue. 2 citations and 3 warnings were issued.

9/16 Guardian 4 (police helicopter) was patrolling the city when they received a Lojack hit in the 4300 block of Hartwick Road. The crew located an unoccupied stolen vehicle as officers on the ground recovered the vehicle.

9/17 Contract officer observed a student throw a 4X4 wooden pole with a concrete bottom near the roadway at Dickenson Avenue towards College Avenue. The student ran from the officer as he approached. Later the Contract Officer observed the student with another student with open alcoholic beverages as they were both stopped. 2 student referrals were submitted.

9/17 Division I Officer observed a student with an open alcoholic beverage in the roadway at Rhode Island Avenue and Guilford Road. The student was stopped, and a student referral was submitted.

9/20 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for loud exhaust at Metzerott Road and MD RT. 193. 7 citations and 1 SERO were issued as the vehicle was impounded.

9/20 Contract officer issued a parking citation (No Parking Zone) at RT. 193 off ramp to 48th Avenue. Vehicle was impounded as it was cited prior.

Statistical Data and issued

(916-9/22):

MD State Citations:22

Warnings: 47

Equipment Repair Orders: 6

Distracted Driving Citations: 0

Parking Citations: 1

Field Observation Report: 2

Youth Field Observation Report: 0

Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0

Civil Citation: 0

Criminal Arrests: 0

DWS Arrest: 0

DWI Arrest: 0

Warrant Arrest: 0

Premise Checks: 18

Referral Student Code of Conduct: 3

Zone 1/Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 20

Zone 1/Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations: 0

Zone 2/Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Warnings: 0

Zone 2/ Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Citations: 0

Zone 3/North College Park Pedestrian Warnings: 0

Zone 3/North College Park Pedestrian Citations: 0

Loud Exhaust Enforcement Stats:

Citations: 12

Warnings: 6

SERO's: 1

Year to Date Statistics (starting 4/19/21):

Citations: 12

Warnings: 6

SERO's: 1

Monthly Public Safety Maps



For monthly Prince George's County Police public safety maps and statistical data for the City of College Park, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/publicsafety.

Community Meetings

Note: These are not City meetings but have City staff or Contract Police as a host.