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January 19 Bowie Brief

The Jan 19 edition of the Bowie Brief has the latest COVID stats, testing and vax info, job vacancies, tree recycling, and other Bowie news. Read this week's Bowie Brief
COVID Testing Options (as of 1/18/22)

Today the federal government opened up its website for requesting at-home tests. At present, the City of Bowie does not have COVID test kits for distribution to the public, but here is more information on other current testing options. Summary of the current testing options.
Read the Jan 14 Bowie News Update

Reminder: City holiday Monday, Jan 17. No trash or recycling collection. All city building closed except the Ice Arena. City Council meeting is 1/18, 8 pm. View job openings and the latest COVID info in our Jan 14 Bowie News Update.
News & Events for January

Happy New Year! The Jan Spotlight is here! It contains on COVID related closures & metrics, Melford, Bowie water, & more. Read the January Spotlight.

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Christmas Tree Pickup
Public Works will be picking up Christmas trees on the following Wednesdays in January along with yard waste:
- Wednesday, January 19
- Wednesday, January 26
Please make sure all lights and decorations are removed from the tree, and place your tree at the curb by 7 a.m. Do not place trees in plastic bags.

Bowie News & Publications
The City of Bowie offers several newsletters summarizing general city news.
- The Bowie Spotlight is a monthly summary of news and events in Bowie
- The Bowie Brief is a weekly update, highlighting upcoming events and important topics for that week. The Brief may also include COVID updates, as needed.
- Key COVID metrics are tracked by Emergency Management staff and posted to this website each weekday.
These newsletters are distributed via Alert Bowie. For additional information, contact the Communications Division at 301-809-3032 or email.
The City also publishes the Green Bowie Newsletter and a newsletter about the Senior Center each month and produces a variety of annual reports. Visit our Newsletters & Reports page to learn more about these City publications.

Collection Change: Trash That Attracts Wildlife Must Be In Cans
To discourage wildlife from getting into trash, the City has made a change to its refuse collection rules. The change will go into effect on November 1, 2021.
Household waste containing food scraps, diapers, pet waste, cooking oil, or any other items that may attract wildlife must be placed in a trash bag and then the bag must be placed in a trash receptacle with a tight fitting lid.
Bags that contain any of the items listed above can no longer be put out at the curb for collection. They must be in trash receptacles to prevent vultures, rodents, and other animals from getting into the trash. Questions? Call 301-809-2344 or email amullikin@cityofbowie.org.