# Sec. 2-384.01. Hardship on-premise collection of garbage and trash

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 2-384.01. Hardship on-premise collection of garbage and trash

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-384.01 (2026)

(a) In any area in which there is levied a special assessment tax for trash and garbage collection service, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-377(a)(3) of this Division, the Prince George's County Government shall provide, upon request of the party receiving such service, and without additional charge, "on-premise collection service," to any household in which all of the residents are physically unable by reason of age or infirmity to carry trash to the curb. Any person who is more than sixty-five (65) years of age shall be deemed to be unable to carry trash to the curb. "On-premise collection" shall mean the collection of trash and garbage at the rear or side of a dwelling.

(b) The following requirements apply to on-premise collection:

  (1) Trash must be placed in a metal or tough plastic container with handles and a tight-fitting lid, with a maximum weight of 60 lbs.

  (2) A maximum of one opaque plastic bag not within a trash container that can be picked up and carried without tearing and securely tied at the top to prevent spillage may be used per residence per collection.

(c) The Department of the Environment shall provide outreach to those persons it supplies, or will supply on-premise collection including, but not limited to: eligibility and application for the services, accessing the services, and a description of the services provided.

(d) This provision shall apply to any contract negotiated or renegotiated by Prince George's County for trash and garbage collection in accordance with this Division herein from the effective date of this Act.