News Release # 2026-083

Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

The County Administrator wishes to remind residents of changes to operating schedules for the month of September: 

Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day)

• All Charles County Government offices and the Charles County Animal Care Center in Hughesville are closed.
• The Charles County Landfill, all recycling centers, and the Piney Church Road Mulch Facility are closed.
• Curbside recycling and yard waste collection will be delayed one day for the remaining week, Tuesday, Sept. 8, through Saturday, Sept. 12.
• VanGO services will not operate.
• Port Tobacco Recreation Center, Elite Gymnastics, Waldorf Senior Recreational Center, and all school-based community centers are closed.
• All indoor pools will operate 12:00 – 6 p.m.

Operating status for other County-Affiliated agencies:

• Charles County Parks and Tourism Facilities: www.CharlesCountyParks.com/about-us/operating-status
• Charles County Public Library: www.ccplonline.org
• Charles County Health Department: www.CharlesCountyHealth.org
• Charles County Public Schools: www.ccboe.com

For questions about County Government holiday closures, contact the Public Information Office at 301-885-2779 or PressRoom@CharlesCountyMD.gov.  Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711 or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

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