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New scrutiny and inspections curb out-of-county trash at Newland Park landfill, county staff say
Summary
After emergency legislation and stepped-up truck inspections, landfill officials reported a decline in out-of-county municipal solid-waste trucks at Newland Park. Staff described random waste-load inspections, cooperation from most haulers and one noncooperative operator; county staff said a formal permitting program is planned.
Wicomico County landfill staff told the council on Aug. 19 that stricter enforcement and a recently adopted emergency ordinance have reduced the number of out-of-county municipal solid-waste (MSW) trucks arriving at Newland Park.
Why it matters: County officials said reductions in incoming waste traffic have eased operational pressure at the landfill, improved compliance capacity and opened a path toward a formal permitting process for commercial haulers that would require manifesting and prequalification.
What staff reported - Enforcement and inspections: Acting Landfill Superintendent Adam Corey said the county has implemented random waste-load inspections and…
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