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1. What are the Town Hours of operations?

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

2. Who do I call for bulk items and special trash pick-up? When is bulk trash pickup?

Bates Trucking, pickup day is Wednesday. Please schedule pickup by 12:00 pm Tuesday, for more information call 301-773-2069. Three (3) items can be picked up per week per home. 

3. What are the guidelines for bulk trash pickup requests?

Bulk Trash Pickup

Bates Trucking offers bulk trash collection to assist you with removing large unwanted items, such as large furniture, appliances, rugs/carpets, computers, televisions and other electronic items.

PG County Residents

If you live in Brentwood, District Heights, Riverdale Park, Capitol Heights, Seat Pleasant, Edmonston or Morningside your bulk trash service date is every Wednesday.  Please call Bates corporate office between Thursdays 9am – Tuesdays 2pm to get on the list for that Wednesday’s service.   All other Prince George’s County residents need to call (301) 952-7630 to obtain a date for bulk trash service.

Rates vary for private subscription customers based on location and the amount of materials to be collected. Call Bates Trucking today, to discuss with professional staff your bulk trash pickup needs 301-773-2069.

Large Bulk Items Include Refrigerators Stoves Washers/Dryers Sofas Dining Room Table & Chairs Cabinets Deep Freezers Commodes/Toilets Desks Recliners Floor Model TVs Ladders Lawn Mowers

Small Bulk Items Include Microwaves Lamps Small TVs Single Chairs Fans Broken Trash Cans Computers/Laptops/Printers Gardening Tools Mini Refrigerators

4. What are the pickup days for waste collection?

Trash

Pick up days & times are on Tuesdays and Fridays must have items out by 6:00am on the day of collection. Make sure to have trash in disposable bags and in a Bates or personal garbage container with lid.

Recycle

Pick up days & times are on Wednesdays must have items out by 6:00am on the day of collection. Make sure to have trash in disposable bags and in a County or personal garbage container with lid.

Yard Waste

Pick up days & times are on Mondays must have items out by 6:00am on the day of collection. Make sure to have waste in a county approved biodegradable bag.

Bulk Trash

Pick up day for bulk trash are on Wednesdays. You must call Bates office to schedule a pick up. Please schedule pickup by 12:00 PM on Tuesday to ensure pickup. Three (3) items can be picked up per week per home.

5. When are Town Council meetings?

Work Session: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM

Public Session: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 PM

The meetings are held at:

Vivian M. Dodson Municipal Center, Town of Capitol Heights
One Capitol Heights Boulevard
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

6. How do I apply for Business License with the Town?

Complete the Business License application and send a check made payable to the Town of Capitol Heights. For questions please call 301-336-0626.

7. How do I find out about more information on Economic Development opportunities in the Town?

Contact Town Hall by calling 301-336-0626.

8. How can I find out more about Town Projects and Events?

Stay connected by liking us and/or following us on the Capitol Heights Facebook page and the Capitol Heights Twitter page.

9. Whom do I contact if there is a street light out in front of my house?

We do apologize for the inconvience.

Please contact Pepco so the issue can be fixed immediately at 1-877-737-2662.

10. There is an abandoned house next door to me and the grass needs to be cut, who is responsible for that?

We do apologize for the inconvenience, and, if you can please provide the home's exact address, we can further assist you.

If the property is within our incorporated town, then our code enforcement department will seek to gain further information on the owner. Once the owner is contacted the property must be in good standing within 30 days. However, if the property is not cleaned, then the town is responsible for cutting the property and cleaning all trash and debris and a lean is then placed on the property.

Please feel free to contact us at 301-420-3000.

11. Bates accidentally missed my house, will they come back and pick up my trash?

Please contact Bates Trash Company directly at 301-773-2069.