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1. I have a dead animal in front of my house, who will remove it?

Please refer to the "Removal of Animal Carcass on a County Road or Right-of-Way Policy". Removal of Animal Carcass

2. How do I keep the snow plows from pushing snow back into my driveway?

When removing snow from driveways, throw all snow to the left as you are looking at your driveway from the roadway.

3. When should I shovel around my mailbox?

After the plows have the snow pushed back to the edge of the pavement. The plow may come by 2 to 3 times before finished.

4. Does Frederick County handle sidewalk maintenance?

Sidewalk maintenance is the homeowner's or the subdivisions Homeowner's Association's responsibility. Frederick County Code - Sidewalk Maintenance

5. Who do I need to contact for Bulk Trash pickup?

The Board of County Commissioners has voted to discontinue the Residential Bulk Trash Voucher Program effective July 1, 2010, due to budget constraints.

Appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, etc. can be brought to the recycling center on Reichs Ford Road free of charge during normal business hours.

Monday through Saturday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Residents living within an incorporated municipality's town limits should contact that town to inquire about their bulk pick-up program.”

6. How do I get the gravel road I live on paved?

This decision is handled by the Office of Transportation Engineering, you may reach them at 301-600-2930. For More Information...

7. Does Highway Operations clear sight distance from my driveway?

Highway Operations only clears sight distance at an intersection of roadways. Sight distance from private driveways is the homeowner's responsibility.

8. Who do I call to report a down or missing stop sign after hours?

You may contact Central Communications at 301-600-1603 or fill out a Work Request Form. Work Request Form

9. Who do I call to report a down tree that is blocking the roadway?

You may contact Central Communications at 301-600-1603.

10. Does Frederick County remove trees that are down on or tangled in wires?

Highway Operations does not remove any trees that are in wires. You need to contact Allegheny Power at 800-255-3443 or Verizon at 301-694-3981.

11. What if I need to report a malfunctioning signal after normal business hours?

You may contact Central Communications at 301-600-1603 or State Highway Administration at 301-624-8250.

12. Who do I call when there is mud on roadway causing hazardous conditions?

If this mud is coming from an active construction site, you may contact the Frederick County Environmental Compliance Section (ECS) at 301-600-3507.
Environmental Compliance Section

13. How do I contact the State Highway Administration?

State Highway Administration's phone number is 301-624-8250 or you may visit their website. State Highway Administration

14. Does Frederick County have a leaf collection program?

Frederick County Highway Operations does not have a leaf collection program. This is the responsibility of the homeowner. Frederick County requests that you do not put your leaves in the ditchline because this will block drainage and cause a hazardous situation.