Frequently Asked Questions
Find the most commonly asked questions and answers about living in Cherington.
Trash collection occurs on Monday and Thursday.
Trash can be placed out for collection the night before, or by 7:00 AM the day of, collection. The trash containers must be brought back inside by the end of the day the trash is collected
Cherington rules require that all trash MUST be put out for collection in sealed trash receptacles. This means that trash MAY NOT be put out in loose bags placed next to or on top of trash cans. Also, boxes are not trash and they should be put out with your recycling.
Recycling collection occurs on Friday.
Please visit the Montgomery County Recycle Right website to learn how to recycle properly.
If you are in need of a new blue recycling bin, you can order one, free of charge (1 per year), from the County by clicking here.
Any parking space not designated as part of a Unit is available for general use on a “first come, first serve” basis.
Guests are welcome to park in the “visitor parking” spaces along Stonehenge Place. Visitor parking is reserved only for guests and is allowed up to 7 consecutive days. Owners with guests intending to occupy visitor parking for longer than 7 consecutive days must notify Abaris in advance.
Cherington residents are encouraged to observe a speed limit of 15mph or less due to the community design and the frequent presence of small children within the neighborhood.
Cherington Resource List (March 2022)
This list includes several contractors and service providers used in the past by Cherington residents. It is not intended as a recommendation or endorsement of any person or business – it is simply a tool for assisting your search in home improvement efforts.
Painting
- Hamilton Zamora, 240 505 6645
- Christian Montoya, 301 646 9100
- Julio Ramirez, 240 462 2900
- Leonel Coppia, 240 499 5604
- Fernando Valencia Premier Painting 301 366 6338 (also power washing)
Power Washing (concrete, siding, decks) DIY – option to purchase or rent a power wash compressor unit.
- Carlos De La Rosa 240 644 9850 (plus remodeling and handyman work)
- Kurt Sabate, TS Pressure Restoration, 240 372 7267
Window Washing
- Glass, 301 588 0029
- Squeaky Clean, 301 424 4020
- Window Genie, 301 933 0433
Window Screens
- Strosniders or any Ace Hardware store
Gas Fireplace clean/tune/repair
- James A Wheat and Son, 240 399 5037 (also HVAC and vent cleaning)
- Acme Stove Co., 301 871 1998
Dryer Vent cleaning
- Many HVAC companies offers this service
- Dryer Vent Wizard 301 591 8766
- Swift Vents, Jeremy Caple, 301 871 4700
Sprinkler inspection & back flow valve inspection/replacement (requires inspected every 5 yrs.)
- Premier Fire Protection, 240 366 8163
- PDG plumbers, 240 793 2163
Garage Door
- Gaithersburg Garage Door, 301 990 6200
- Costco (garage door replacement)
Gutters
- SHANCO, 301 208 0848 (gutter color – Eggshell)
Electrical
- GAC, 301 926 3253 (HVAC & electrical services)
- Kolb Electric, 301 754 6768
Iron Railing repair/replacement
- Mickey’s Iron Works, 301 277 4141
- Carlos De La Rosa 240 644 9850 (to contact Spanish speaking iron work sub-contractor)
Landscaping
- American Plant, 301 469 7690
- Good Earth, 301 765 0224
- Stadler’s Nurseries, 301 944 1190
- Save A Tree arborists, 301 545 1712
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