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

Jul 21, 2025

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.

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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.

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