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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at Central Landfill in Newark October 28

The Worcester County Public Works Recycling Division will host Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Landfill in Newark, Maryland.

HHW, computer towers, and laptops may be dropped off for safe disposal. No keyboards, mouses, or other electronics will be accepted.

Harbor Day at The Docks Festival October 14

“Come out and join us for this annual festival celebrating the rich history, culture, and heritage of both the sport and commercial fishing industries right here in Worcester County,” Recreation Superintendent Ben Kirk said.


Harbor Day at the Docks is sponsored by Worcester County Recreation and Parks and other area partners. More information is available at www.harbordayoc.com, on social media at @harbordayoc, or by contacting Ben Kirk at 410-632-2144, ext. 2520 or bkirk@co.worcester.md.us.  

 

Waterline flushing schedule for Mystic Harbour and other area water systems

The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in Assateague Pointe, Edgewater Acres, Nantucket Point, Deer Point, Landings, Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Reef, Riddle Farm and West Ocean City Service Areas between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The following proposed fall 2023 dates for the flushing of the waterlines are subject to change.

Public urged to be #StormReady ahead of severe weather

           Snow Hill, Maryland (September 21, 2023) – With a tropical storm warning in effect for the Lower Eastern Shore beginning Friday evening, Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) officials are urging area residents to be #StormReady.

National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters are predicting that a tropical storm will drop up to four or more inches of rain, wind gusts around 50 mph, which may cause significant tree and power line damage and localized flooding in poor drainage areas, and moderate tidal flooding.

Worcester County to Host Citizens Scrap Tire Drop-Off Day October 7

The Worcester County Commissioners and the Public Works Recycling Division, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland Environmental Services, will host Citizens Scrap Tire Drop-Off Day on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event will take place at the Central Landfill in Newark.