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Welcome to the Department of Public Works

Bureau of Solid Waste Management

111 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Room 225
Towson, Maryland 21204
Telephone 410-887-2000
Fax 410-887-2931
E-mail: solidwaste@baltimorecountymd.gov

Mary B. Roper
Bureau Chief

Responsibilities

  • Collection and disposal of solid waste through landfill, transfer or waste-to-energy facilities
  • Promote waste prevention, recycling and resource recovery
  • Monitoring and maintenance of disposal sites including Eastern Sanitary Landfill in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.

Organization

  • Administration
    Oversees the daily operation of all aspects of the Bureau, including budget, procurement, and customer service contact with the public.
     
  • Collection
    Manages the collection of residential trash, recycling, and yard materials.
  • Recycling
    Promotes recycling and waste prevention. 
  • Refuse Disposal
    Operates and manages disposal of trash, recycling, and other materials at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill; Oversees operations of transfer of waste into and out of other County waste facilities.

Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan
The County Council approved the County's Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan on December 1, 2008. The Plan, including an Executive Summary, may be viewed here. The Plan is subject to review and approval by the Maryland Department of the Environment.

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Revised September 29, 2009


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