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    Bowie trash collection changes to combat heat

    By Jenny Gable,

    13 hours ago

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    BOWIE, Md. ( DC News Now ) — The City of Bowie Public Works Department is changing solid waste and trash collection hours Monday to combat intense temperatures.

    According to the city, curbside collection of trash, recycling, special pickups and yard waste will begin at 6 a.m. on July 29 and continue through Sept. 30.

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    This pickup time is one hour earlier than before. Public Works said this change is going into effect “to beat the summer’s oppressive heat and for the safety of employees.”

    The department posted a video on X asking residents to be prepared by placing their trash bins outside the night before each pickup.

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