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Local services and rules

Moving to Frederick: who to call and what the city asks.

Frederick is the county seat of Frederick County, Maryland, and the City of Frederick runs an annual FreeCycle bulk trash drop-off for residents inside the city limits, where large reusable items are left for others to take home for free. The city parking office supplies No Parking signs for moving, limited to 3 spaces, and the Parking Office at 301-600-1429 gives pricing. Frederick County provides curbside recycling every other week for single-family households in the city, and multi-family housing is not served by the county.

Residential parking permits downtown

The City of Frederick offers on-street and garage parking options for downtown residents, with a permit application and visitor permits on the Residential Parking page. A residential parking permit is valid for up to 48 hours of continuous street parking. Residential permit holders are exempt from the 2-hour parking limits.

Street maintenance nights and Snow Emergency Routes

On scheduled street maintenance nights in the City of Frederick, parking is allowed on one side of the street only. During a declared snow emergency, parking on the designated Snow Emergency Routes is prohibited starting two hours after the declaration, and violating vehicles may be towed. Property owners must remove snow and ice from sidewalks within 12 hours after snowfall ends.

City of Frederick Utilities for water and sewer

Someone moving into the city contacts City of Frederick Utilities at 301-600-1440 for water and sewer. Water and sewer accounts are kept in the name of the property owner.

Energy suppliers and internet providers

The county new resident checklist lists Potomac Edison, Just Energy, SFE Energy and XOOM Energy among common electricity suppliers in the area, and Washington Gas Company among common natural gas suppliers. The same checklist covers setting up utilities, enrolling children in school, getting a library card and registering to vote, and suggests contacting the chosen energy provider at least one week before move-in. Within the city limits, almost all residents can choose from two or more wired providers.

Trash carts, recycling bins and yard waste

All residential trash in the City of Frederick is collected either by automated trucks that lift city-issued carts or by rear-load crews. Only city-issued trash carts are accepted where carts are collected by automated trucks. Rear-load trash is set out after 5 p.m. and before midnight on the evening before the collection day. A blue recycling bin or cart is required for recycling service; the number to request one is 301-600-2960. The city collects yard waste year round on the same day as household trash.

Bulk pickup and tires

Each household receives one free bulk item pickup per year, with more pickups available for a fee. The free pickup covers approximately ten items; for more than ten, the number to call is 301-600-1377. Bulk items go where household trash normally goes, at the curb or trash corral, and city crews do not enter houses, buildings, fences or private property. The city does not collect tires; the recycling page says they may be hauled to the Frederick County Landfill by the property owner or the owner's agent.

Schools, library cards, voting and county services

Frederick County Public Schools provides free public education to eligible county students ages 4 to 21. Students are assigned by home location, and enrolling a new student starts with finding the school, then gathering proof of birth date, proof of residency and immunization records. Frederick County Public Libraries issues a library card to a new resident who shows photo identification and proof of current address, such as a bill or a signed lease. For federal, state and county elections, the Frederick County Board of Elections is at 8490 Progress Drive, Suite 300, phone 301-600-VOTE (8683). The Treasury Department handles property tax payments online, by mail, or at 30 N. Market Street. TransIT-plus is a county-wide paratransit service for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

Rental licensing, animal control and neighborhood councils

The City of Frederick has a residential rental licensing program with an online application, and it applies only to properties in the city. Animal control and licensing are enforced by animal control officers under the Frederick County Animal Control Center, whose non-emergency number is 301-600-1546. The city has Neighborhood Advisory Councils that connect residents with City services and leadership, and an address lookup tool shows which council covers a home.