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What's New at DPW (Alerts and Notices)
Engineering and Technical Services Bulletin
Thursday May 16, 2013
New Addition to the Laurel City Bike Plan. The Engineering and Technical Service Division of Public Works is pleased to report the completion of the Lafayette Avenue Bikeway. The new sharrow pavement markings and the new signs along Lafayette Avenue notify cyclists and motorists to share Lafayette Avenue from Main Street to Bowie Road.
We encourage residents to make use of this newly expanded bike system within the City of Laurel. We also encourage motorists to please adhere to the 25 MPH speed limit on Lafayette Avenue to help ensure the safety of vehicular and cyclist traffic.
The Department of Public Works is working to expand the Mayor’s Bike plan to include Bowie Road. This expansion will help citizens to cycle out of the corporate limits of the City of Laurel. Other expansions include Laurel Place and Mulberry Street, allowing inner city residents to travel to neighboring properties inside the City’s limits. Further updates to the Mayor’s Bike Plan will be posted as the season progresses.
Check back frequently for daily events, updates of road closings and maintenance progress around the city!
March/April News
Fri, 03/01/2013
Special Pickups and Yard Debris Collections. Special Collections and Yard Debris are back every Wednesday! Throughout March and April, residents can schedule both yard debris and special collection for every week. Check the DPW calendar for collection dates. Remember, residents that have construction or remodeling debris are required to have a toter with a lift bar. Residents can get toter when they call to schedule a special collection. To schedule either collection, you need to contact Public Works by the end of the day on the Monday before the collection. Call us (301) 725-0088 or e-mail us (dpw@laurel.md.us).
Walk Laurel. Now that winter is behind us (HOPEFULLY!), it’s a great time to get out and walk/bike around Laurel. The Walk Laurel Blog now has a new user friendly walking/biking map. The map can be found on the DPW’s homepage or by clicking the following link: http://walklaurel.blogspot.com. Walking/biking is a great way to see Laurel!
In like a lion – out like a lamb. If the March winds are blowing your recycling around – residents are allowed to use a see through plastic bag. The bag must be clearly marked “RECYCLE” and placed out to the curb on your recycling day. Call Public Works if you have any questions.
Electronics Recycling Event: The electronics recycling event is scheduled for Saturday, April 20th. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Public Works facility. More information and directions will be sent out April 1st.
2013 Calendars: If you have not received your new calendar contact Public Works. To reach us by phone call (301) 725-0088 or e-mail us at (dpw@laurel.md.us).
Larger Recycling Carts! Public Works still has some 35- and 65-gallon recycling carts. If you would like to upgrade to a cart from a bin or upgrade to a larger bin, please contact Public Works. To reach us by phone call (301) 725-0088 or e-mail us at (dpw@laurel.md.us).
More DPW News and Alerts
Electronics & Paper Shredding
REMINDER! Electronics and Paper Shredding. The City will hold its electronics recycling and paper shredding event this Saturday, April 20th (8:00 a.m. to noon) at the Public Works Facility (305-307 First Street). City residents are encouraged to recycle their unwanted electronics (computer monitors, CPUs, CD/DVD/VCR players, radios, printers, keyboard, televisions, etc.). Residents will also be able to securely shred any sensitive paper material (canceled checks, bank statements, bills, etc.).
Spring Clean-up
Spring is here! While you may not be able to count on “spring weather,” you can count on the City’s Spring Clean-up Month! During the month of April, Public Works offers two yard debris collections per week – Monday and Wednesday; a FREE electronics and paper shredding event on April 20th and $10 off a special pickup on April 10th and 24th. Contact Public Works at 301-725-0088 or dpw@laurel.md.us for details.
Tolson Alley
Weather permitting, NZI (the City’s contractor) will begin milling Tolson Alley on March 15th and begin paving on March 19th. If all goes according to schedule, the project should be completed by March 22nd.
Street Projects
NZI, the City’s contractor has posted no parking signs on Ashford Boulevard from 4th Street to Cherry Lane and Northlake Court. Weather permitting, NZI will begin milling on March 14th and begin paving on March 19th. If all goes according to schedule, the project should be completed by March 22nd.
BGE Upgrades
BGE will be removing and replacing utility poles in the 400-block of Main Street (weather permitting) starting at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 28, 2013. No disruption of service is expected.