Trash

Trash service for Diamond Farm is included as a part of residents’ quarterly dues.

• Trash collection occurs weekly on Wednesday and Saturday.
  • Trash may be put out as early as 7pm the night before pickup.
  • Trash should be placed in trash cans with tight-fitting lids to discourage animals
  • Trash must be put out on your property (for example, in your parking spot) unless your house does not directly face parking/the street
  • Trash cans must be kept in backyards and sheds, out of public view, when not out for collection.
• If a pickup date falls on a holiday, collection will be delayed until the next regularly scheduled day.

Please be mindful of cable and phone boxes when placing trash cans, recycling bins, lawn bags, or bulk items out for pickup, and please remember to leave sidewalks unobstructed. These items shall be placed out for pick up on your private property no earlier than 7pm the night before pick up.

Recycling & Leaf Pickup

The City of Gaithersburg contracts with a private hauler to provide recycling collection for newspapers, mixed paper, and corrugated cardboard, as well as commingled cans, glass containers, and plastic bottles. The contractor also collects brush, branches, leaves, grass, and other yard clippings (yard waste) on regularly scheduled recycling days.

• Recycling and yard waste collection occurs weekly on Friday.
• Recyclables and yard waste may be placed out as early as 7pm the night before pickup and should be placed on the curb by 7am. Our recycling pickups tend to come earlier than our trash collections!
• Recyclables and yard waste must be put out for pickup on your property (for example, in your parking spot) unless your house does not directly face parking/the street
• Recycle cans/bins must be kept in backyards and sheds, out of public view, when not out for collection
• The city will not collect hazardous materials including paint. You can call 301.840.2852 for information on disposing of these items or take them to the Montgomery County Transfer Station.
• If recycling is cancelled due to a holiday or weather emergency the contractor performs a special pickup on Saturday
• Yard waste, including branches smaller in diameter than a pencil, must be placed in commercial yard waste bags or other paper bags. Yard waste materials for pickup may not be placed in plastic bags
• Branches up to 4 inches in diameter, 6 feet long, and 40 pounds in weight must be placed in neat piles with cut (or larger) ends at the same end. Branches that exceed these measurements will not be collected.

The city also conducts a loose leaf pickup program in the spring and autumn for leaves that have been raked to the curb. Spring collection occurs from the last week of March through the first two weeks of April. Autumn collection occurs from the last week of October through the last week of December. For more information on the program, click here.

Bulk Trash Pickup

The City of Gaithersburg provides bulk trash pickup by appointment only. Residents must schedule an appointment for bulk pickup service. Please visit the City of Gaithersburg’s Bulk Pick Up website for more information.

Architectural Changes

The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) is responsible for reviewing all change requests and approving or denying them as appropriate. Residents must submit an Architectural Request Form for any exterior work including but not limited to: painting (even the same color), and fence, shed, or window replacement. All exterior work must follow the Association’s Architectural Guidelines. No work may be started prior to receiving approval from the ACC.

• Architectural Guidelines (revised June 2022)
• Approved Paint Colors (Benjamin Moore’s Williamsburg Collection)

The current architectural request form is available in the Owner’s Portal. Please submit completed form and any accompanying information via the Owner’s Portal.

Parking

All residents must park in their assigned spaces. See the Guest Space Parking policy for more information use of guest spaces.

All vehicles in Guest parking spaces must have a parking pass (hang tag) displayed between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM to avoid being towed. To request a guest parking pass, email the property manager at scollins@tmgainc.com.

Parking in Guest Spaces is limited to 48 hours. Any vehicles parked in a guest space for more than 48 hours are subject to towing at the owner’s expense.

To report a City violation, such as parking in a fire lane, along curbs, or double parking, contact the Gaithersburg Police at 301-258-6400.

To report a Diamond Farm violation, such as parking in a guest spot for over 48 hours, please email board@diamondfarmhomes.com. Please include the vehicle make and model, approximate location, and date/time of offense.

Electric Vehicles

Please see the community’s Guidelines for Installation and Use of Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment.

Tennis Courts

The Diamond Farm community tennis courts are available for use by any residents, subject to the following rules:

• Courts are for use during daylight hours only
• Residents must be present if guests are on the courts
• Courts are available on a first come, first serve basis
• Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult
• Court time is limited to one hour if others are waiting
• No glass is permitted within the court enclosure
• No skateboards, bicycles, rollerblades, etc. are permitted within the court enclosure
• Rules and etiquette of tennis should be observed at all times
• When you leave, you are responsible for ensuring the gate is locked behind you
• You may not share the code to the court with others.

To obtain a code to enter the tennis courts, homeowners should submit a request through the Owner’s Portal.