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The convenience centers accept household refuse (up to four 35-gallon containers or equivalent); recyclable items such as cardboard, newspapers, magazines and mixed paper; containers of aluminum, steel, tin, plastics (coded 1 and 2), narrow-neck plastic containers (coded 3 to 7); clear and colored glass; textiles; used cooking oil and grease; electronics such as computers, cellphones, rechargeable batteries (except automotive) and inkjet printer cartridges; and used motor oil, filters and antifreeze.
The St. Andrews Landfill will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Items such as bulk waste, construction debris, furniture, yard waste, tires, automotive batteries, gas cylinders, appliances and scrap metal must be disposed of there.
For information about recycling, call 301- 863-8400 or visit http:/
Solomons Wreath-Laying
The Solomons Island Yacht Club invites the public to the 15th annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Waterman's Memorial on Solomons Island at 10 a.m. May 18.
Calvert County commissioners Vice President Gerald W. Clark (R-Lusby) will introduce the guest speaker, Commissioner Linda L. Kelley (R-At Large).
Coffee and pastries will be served at 9 a.m. The public is also invited to the club's annual Commissioning and Blessing of the Fleet at 1 p.m.
Agency Expands Hours
The St. Mary's County Health Department is expanding the hours of its Wednesday Family Planning and Reproductive Health Clinic to better serve walk-in clients needing sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment.
Beginning this week, two walk-in sessions will be available on Wednesdays, at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Clients needing services will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Clients are asked to come early in the session so that staff members may determine the number of people needing service. People who are not seen will be given priority during the next session.
For information, call 301-475-4419.
-- Compiled by TOM LANSWORTH
