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Item or Keys Dropped in Storm Drain

Department of Transportation, Division of Highway Services will respond and assist individuals to recover items from County maintained storm drains (including keys or cell phones, etc.) during Highway Depot operating hours (6:30 AM - 2:30 PM). Incidents after normal hours, will be addressed the next business day.

The County maintains storm drains also in the municipality of Chevy Chase Village, Town, Section 3 and North.

If the road is a numbered route such as Rte. 355, 117, please contact Maryland State Highway at 301.513.7300 OR 410.582.5650 (out of normal business hours). The Operations Center is 800.543.2515.

A representative will investigate and respond to service requests within one (1) business day.

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To speak with a Customer Service Representative, please call 311 during business hours.

Last Updated: 02/12/2026 08:45:39