Trash Collection:

The Association contracts with Cutting Edge Lawn Maintenance, LLC for trash collection.

A maximum of 70 gallons of household waste in two 35-gallon trash cans is collected on Tuesday and Friday. Trash must be contained in securely closed bags and placed in a lidded trash can.

Clean glass food & beverage jars & bottles of all colors, metal and food & beverage containers, and type #1 (PETE), #2 (HDPE), #3 (V), #4 (LDPE), #5 (PP), #6 (PS) and #7 (OTHER) plastic food containers in securely closed bags and placed in a recycling bin or similar container are picked up on Tuesdays.

Dry paper, newsprint, magazines, catalogs or telephone books, and hardback or paperback books contained in paper bags or bound and placed in a recycling bin or similar container; and cardboard broken down flat into roughly a 3' x 3' size and bound are collected on Fridays.

If the collection day is a federal holiday it will be made the previous day. Missed collections due to inclement weather or other unforseen circumstances will be made up within 24 hours.

Contact any member of the Board of Directors (see the POC page) concerning missed pick-ups or service discrepancies so that they may be addressed with the contractor.

Contact Cutting Edge at (240) 538-5443 to make individual arrangements for items other than those listed above or amounts in excess of that defined above.

Contact the Directors if you would like to view the trash collection contract.

Homeowners may also haul their own waste to the residential convenience center or landfill, both of which are on St. Andrews Church Rd. Doing so does not absolve a homeowner from paying Association fees. You must first obtain a permit. The convenience center is free. Landfill fees are $10 for the first 1/4 ton and $65 per ton for amounts greater than 1/4 ton. Click HERE for more information.
 
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Lawn Care:

The Association contracts with Cutting Edge Lawn Maintenance, LLC to maintain the lawns and landscape in the Association common areas.

Cutting Edge is contracted to cut the grass 15 feet on either side of Hickory Nut and Poplar Wood Drives.

If your property fronts to these streets and you would prefer that the contractor not cut the grass in front of your property, please contact the Maintenance & Beautification Committee Chairperson on the POC  page to coordinate with the contractor.

Contact the Directors if you would like to view the landscape contract.
 
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Tree Pruning/Removal:

The Association uses Bowen Professional Tree Service for the pruning or removal of dead, diseased, or dangerous trees in the common areas. We also consult with Dyson Forestry, a licensed forester, tree expert, and certified arborist on a case-by-case basis for an independent assessment of tree health and condition before a decision is made to remove a tree.

Contact Bowen Professional Tree Service at (410) 610-4088 and Dyson Foresty at (301) 481-9880.


 
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Mosquito Control:

The Association cooperates with the Maryland Department of Agriculture Mosquito Control Program to spray for mosquitos. This service is typically provided from June until September.

When an agricultural inspector determines that spraying is necessary, an ultra low volume application of permethrin mixed with piperonyl butoxide and mineral oil is sprayed at a rate of 0.003 lbs/acre between 6PM and midnight. Spraying is not done if it is raining, winds exceed 10 mph, or if the temperature is above 90 degrees.

To learn more about the State's mosquito control program click HERE. You can also call 1-888-523-0256.
 
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Snow Removal:

The Association contracts with Cutting Edge Lawn Maintenance, LLC for the removal of snow from our side streets. Hickory Nut and Poplar Wood Drives are Priority 3 county roads which are plowed by the St. Mary's County Department of Public Works & Transportation. Information about county snow plowing operations can be obtained by calling the Division of County Highways at (301) 863-8400.

Plowing of our side streets is initiated within 24-hours after a snow fall accumulation of 2" or greater. Sand is applied after plowing if necessary.

Homeonwers are encouraged to set range poles along driveway and road boundaries, particularly if there is no curb, to guide the plow and help prevent damage to lawns and landscaping.

Contact the Directors if you would like to view the Snow Removal contract.
 
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Spring Clean-up:

Each Spring the Association coordinates a clean-up of the common areas, typically initiated from the playground. It contracts a truck with a chipper/shredder to process and remove the cleared and consolidated debris that has accumulated throughout the neighborhood (downed branches, cleared brush, etc.).

Homeowners are encouraged to also clear their lots of debris and take advantage of the services contracted by the Association. The truck and chipper/shredder can not be easily backed up on the smaller side streets thus you are asked to stage your debris for chipping/shredding on Hickory Nut or Poplar Wood Drives.

Dates and details for the Spring Clean-up are posted on the Calendar.
 
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