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1. Bulk Trash: Who do I need to contact for bulk trash pickup?

Frederick County government currently does not have a bulk trash pickup program. 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 pickup program.

2. County Right-of-Way: What is the County's policy for objects in the County right-of-way?

Per section 1-15 of the County Code, the policy is to remove any permanent object which the Division of Public Works (DPW) finds to adversely affect vehicular movements, traffic or pedestrian safety, or maintenance obligations by the county. This policy is intended to apply only within the county maintained rights-of-way. Any item sited outside of said rights-of-way shall be referred to the Zoning Administrator. For more information, please call 301-600-2930.

3. Dead Animals: I have a dead animal in front of my house, who will remove it?

Frederick County will remove large wildlife animal carcasses (i.e. deer, bear, etc.) that are located within the County's right-of-way. To report large animal carcasses located within the county right-of-way, please use the County's reporting tool FCG FixIt or contact us at 301-600-1564. Please refer to the "Removal of Animal Carcass on a County Road or Right-of-Way Policy."

Removal of Animal Carcass

4. Gravel Road: 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.

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5. Guard Rail Damage: Who do I contact to report damaged guardrail?

To report a damaged guardrail or request a new guardrail installation, please use the County's reporting tool  FCG FixIt form or contact us at 301-600-1564.

6. Guard Rails - Mowing: Does the County mow around guard rails?

The Office of Highway Operations mows behind guardrails two times a year, then treats the area to keep the weeds down.

7. Leaf Collection: 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.

8. Mud on Road: Who do I call when there is mud on roadway causing hazardous conditions?

If the mud is causing slippery or hazardous conditions, please contact Central Communications at 301-600-1603.
If this mud is coming from an active construction site, please contact the Frederick County Environmental Compliance Section at 301-600-3507.
If the mud is coming from an active farm, please contact Soil Conservation at 301-695-2803 (#3).

Environmental Compliance Section

9. New Signs: Who do I contact to request an All Way Stop sign?

Please contact the Office of Transportation Engineering at 301-600-2930 for any new sign requests.

10. Potholes: Who do I contact to report a pothole?

If the pothole is located on a County road, please call the Office of Highway Operations at 301-600-1564. If the pothole is located within Frederick City limits, please call Frederick City DPW at 301-600-1440. If the pothole is located within a municipality, please contact your town office.

11. Roadway Markings: When does the County repaint the lines on the road?

Every year, the Office of Highway Operations repaints a portion of the roadway markings, which includes center lines, edge lines, stop bars and road legends. Our high traffic volume roads are done on an annual basis. The rest of the markings are completed by maintenance district. For more information, please call 301-600-1564.

12. Sight Distance: 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.

13. Signals: What if I need to report a malfunctioning signal after normal business hours?

Please contact Central Communications at 301-600-1603 or the State Highway Administration at 301-624-8250.

14. Sidewalks: Does Frederick County handle sidewalk maintenance?

Sidewalk maintenance is the homeowner’s or the subdivisions Homeowner’s Association’s responsibility

Per Frederick County Code: § 1-15-4.  OWNERS TO REPAIR SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS. After a sidewalk has been improved or constructed within the road right-of-way, either alone or in combination with a driveway entrance, the owner of land abutting the street area in which the sidewalk has been constructed shall be responsible for maintaining such sidewalk and driveway entrance in good repair, including snow removal. The owner of land abutting the street area in which the sidewalk has been constructed shall also be responsible for maintaining the space between the sidewalks and the curbs of the roadway or edge of road pavement and between the sidewalk and property line. After a driveway has been constructed, it shall be deemed a part of the sidewalk whether or not there is a sidewalk improvement extending along the balance of the frontage of the property for the purposes of repair. Requirements relating to the construction or reconstruction of the sidewalk as provided in this chapter shall be applicable to reconstruction of a driveway.

(Ord. 97-01-179, 1-21-1997; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)

Frederick County Code - Sidewalk Maintenance

15. Snow- Mailbox: 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.

16. Snow Plows: How do I keep the snow plows from pushing snow back into my driveway?

If you shovel your driveway apron before the plow comes through, always shovel snow to the right, facing the street. This will lower the amount of snow that will be pushed across your driveway entrance.

17. State Roads: 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

18. Speed Limits: What agency is responsible for posting speed limits?

State maintained roads (i.e. MD 550, US 15, I-70, etc) are under the jurisdiction of The Maryland State Highway Administration, District-7 Office, 301-624-8100.
County maintained roads, are under the jurisdiction of the Division of Public Works. Call 301-600-2930 to discuss county road speed limits.
City and municipal maintained streets are under those jurisdictions. Please contact your town office.

19. Stop Sign: Who do I call to report a down or missing stop sign after hours?

Please contact Central Communications at 301-600-1603 after hours. During regular business hours (7:00 am - 3:30 pm), please call Highway Operations at 301-600-1564 or use the County's reporting tool FCG FixIT.

20. Tree Blocking Road: Who do I call to report a down tree that is blocking the roadway?

Please contact Central Communications at 301-600-1603.

21. Tree on Wires: 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.