Columbus Day Trash Schedule

The Town of Poolesville Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, October 13th, in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday. We will reopen at 7:30 am on Tuesday, October 14th. There will be a normal residential trash collection on Monday, October 13th. The Board of Commissioners and Town Staff wish everyone a happy and safe holiday.

Call for Volunteers: Flag Design Committee

The Town of Poolesville is retiring the old outdated Town Flag and creating a new flag that represents the many things that make Poolesville great. To that end, we are seeking five dedicated residents to volunteer their time and expertise. This committee will play a vital role in creating a flag that truly represents our community.

Committee Objective

The primary objective of the Flag Design Committee will be to design a flag that adheres to the established standards set by the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA) and as outlined in their guide, "Good Flag, Bad Flag."

Flag Design Standards

To assist the committee in its task, here is a summary of the key design principles outlined by NAVA:

Keep It Simple: The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory.
Use Meaningful Symbolism: The flag's images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes.
Use 2 or 3 Basic Colors: Limit the number of colors on the flag to three, which contrast well and come from the standard color set.
No Lettering or Seals: Never use writing of any kind or an organization's seal.
Be Distinctive or Be Related: Avoid duplicating other flags, but use similarities to show connections.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Committee members will be responsible for:

Attending regular meetings to discuss design concepts and progress.
Collaborating with other committee members to develop flag designs.
Presenting design proposals and incorporating feedback.
Ensuring that all designs align with the NAVA standards.
The goal is to have a new flag by Poolesville Day.

How to Apply

If you are interested in serving on the Flag Design Committee and contributing to a lasting symbol for our community, please submit your application at the link below by October 30, 2025.

https://www.poolesvillemd.gov/FormCenter/Volunteer-Application-9/Application-For-Appointment-To-the-Flag--73

Recycling event

Saturday, October 11th

8 am - 12 pm

Fyffe Road (near Town Hall)

Paper Shredding (Sponsored by LPT Realty)

Large Electronics recycling

Rechargeable Handheld Electronics

Alkaline Battery Recycling (Zero Waste Battery Initiative)

Always Be Notified

The Town of Poolesville's alert and notification system provides information on trash collection, debris and storm clean-ups, events, water emergencies, and more. You can get alerts via email or text and choose which alerts you want. To receive alerts, go to https://www.poolesvillemd.gov/list.aspx.