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1. What are the Town Hours of operations?

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday

9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Subscribe to our website here and visit our page frequently for office closings and updates.

2. Who do I call for bulk item pickup? When is bulk trash pickup?

To schedule an appointment call Jeda Trucking at 240-604-6077; Monday 9am - Thursday 12pm to get on the bulk trash list that Friday’s service. Only 3 bulk items are permitted per week. Clothing, books, shoes, household items (i.e. pots, pan, utensils, etc.) should be placed into a box or bag (3 boxes = one item, 5 bags = one item).

3. What are the guidelines for bulk trash pickup requests?

Bulk Trash Pickup

Jeda Trucking offers bulk trash collection to assist you with removing large unwanted items, such as large furniture, appliances, rugs/carpets, computers, televisions and other electronic items.

Large Bulk Items Include Refrigerators Stoves Washers/Dryers Sofas Dining Room Table & Chairs Cabinets Deep Freezers Commodes/Toilets Desks Recliners Floor Model TVs Ladders Lawn Mowers

Small Bulk Items Include Microwaves Lamps Small TVs Single Chairs Fans Broken Trash Cans Computers/Laptops/Printers Gardening Tools Mini Refrigerators

4. When are Town Council meetings?

Work Sessions are held the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. 

Public Sessions are held the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M.

In-person meetings are generally held at:

Vivian M. Dodson Municipal Center, Town of Capitol Heights
1 Capitol Heights Boulevard
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Due to COVID-19, all Council Sessions are being held by Zoom. Please continue to check our website’s homepage for upcoming meeting information.  

5. How do I apply for Business License with the Town?

Owner must complete the Town of Capitol Heights Business License Application, provide a copy of owner’s drivers license, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) permit, Prince George’s County, MD Certificate of Occupancy (U&O) Permit and status of Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) Good Standing letter.  

Additional documents may vary by business/organization, please contact Town Hall at 301-336-0626 for more information. 

Checks and money order payments can be made payable to Town of Capitol Heights. 

Visit the Business & Licensing page here for more information. 

6. How do I find out about more information on Economic Development opportunities in the Town?

Please call Town Hall at 301-336-0626.

7. How can I find out more about Town Projects and Events?

Stay connected by liking us and/or following us on the Capitol Heights Facebook page and the Capitol Heights Twitter page.

8. Whom do I contact if there is a street light out in front of my house?

We do apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact Pepco and provide the pole number so the issue can be fixed immediately at 1-877-737-2662.

9. There is an abandoned house next door to me and the grass needs to be cut, who is responsible for that?

We do apologize for the inconvenience, and, if you can please provide the residences exact address, we can further assist you.

If the property is within our Incorporated Town, then our Property Standards Authority division will seek to gain further information on the owner. Once the owner is contacted, the property must be in good standing within 30 days. However, if the property is not cleaned, then the Town is responsible for cutting the property and cleaning all trash and debris and a lien is then placed on the property.

For more information please feel free to contact us the Property Standards Department at 301-420-3000.

10. Jeda Trucking accidentally missed my house, will they come back and pick up my trash?

Please contact Jeda Trucking directly at 240-604-6077.