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County presents draft solid waste management plan; compost facility expansion and curbside organics discussed

5442691 · July 21, 2025
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Summary

Public Works staff presented a 10-year solid waste management and recycling plan required by Maryland law, outlining potential expansion of composting and curbside food-scrap collection and emphasizing education, capital improvements and modest fiscal impact.

Mark DeLuca and Department of Public Works staff presented Council Resolution 143-2025, the draft Howard County Solid Waste Management and Recycling Plan, a 10-year plan required under Maryland law.

DeLuca told the council the plan consolidates prior plan amendments, responds to state requirements such as special-event recycling, and calls for expanded…

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