A few days ago, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected in the Riverdale Park area. In response, MDA will utilize Ultra-Low Volume truck-based mosquito spraying within a three-quarter mile radius of the positive sample in Riverdale Park, Hyattsville, Edmonston and Rogers Heights. West Nile virus is spread to people from mosquito bites; for more information about West Nile virus, including signs and symptoms, please visit the CDC's website here.

In an effort to reduce mosquitoes in our area, MDA conducts weekly mosquito activity surveillance and mosquito spraying and larvaciding throughout the City and the County. Between July 2 and 9, MDA larvacided the entire City and will treat the area again soon. MDA also recently sprayed sections of the City that met the required thresholds and will continue to test and treat City neighborhoods as needed. For more information about mosquito spraying in the City, please click here. If thresholds are met, Wednesday night is the designated time when mosquito spraying will occur in the City. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for notifications when spraying will occur.

You can help protect yourself from mosquito bites by using insect repellents and wearing long, loose-fitting and light colored clothing particularly at dusk and after when the primary vector is most active. You can also reduce the amount of mosquitoes in your yard or area by removing stagnant water sources (mosquitoes breeding sources) by tipping over or emptying all water-holding containers (tarps, bowls, pots, toys, bird baths, etc). For permanent areas of standing water (ponds, rain barrels, etc), contact the City's Department of Public Works for mosquito torpedoes that target and kill mosquito larvae.

M.T. Laney Company, Washington Gas' resurfacing contractor, has begun milling and resurfacing work on various streets in Old Town this week. Blue and white Washington Gas "No Parking" signs (with the dates of work) were posted on the affected streets earlier this week.

From May 26 through August 19, 2018, the Downtown College Park Garage and the City Hall Lot will offer free parking Monday through Friday after 5:00 pm and all-day on Saturdays and Sundays.

Try a new restaurant for dinner or visit a new store during these free parking summer weekends and nights in Downtown College Park!

For all Special and Bulk Trash collections, appointments are required. Prior to placing bulk trash, appliances, brush or electronic recycling at the curb, please contact the Department for an appointment.

Utility work along the Trolley Trail in the Berwyn and Lakeland neighborhoods is tentatively planned for next week. Work will include the installation of a new overhead cable above the trail. This work will require the closure of the trail due to the quantity of equipment needed to install the new cable. The new cable will run from Greenbelt Rd to Berwyn House Rd. Additional information regarding this project will be released when details become available.

Backyard Composting Bins are available to purchase from the Department for $20.00 (City residents) and $40.00 (non-residents).

Requests for replacement street trees are now being accepted for fall planting. Call 240-487-3590 or email Brenda Alexander at [email protected] for further information.

City of College Park property owners can utilize the Tree Canopy Enhancement Program (TCEP) for reimbursement of the cost of an approved tree up to $150.00 annually for tree(s) planted on their residential lot. Plan now for fall tree planting. See our website or call Brenda Alexander for more information.

Mosquito Control