FY26 budget book final

WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET

FY 2026

Solid Waste Fund Summary

Solid Waste Fund

Contact: David Mason

The mission of the Solid Waste Fund is to provide effective solid waste management and recycling for the residents of Washington County while looking for new, innovative, cost effective and environmentally sound ways to conduct solid waste and recycling operations in the future.

About the Division

The Solid Waste Division consists of nine departments: General Operations, Forty West Landfill, Composting, Resh Landfill, Rubble Landfill, Old City/County Landfill, Hancock, Transfer Stations, Recycling Operations. Additional information about the Solid Waste Division can be found at https://www.washco-md.net/solid- waste-recycling/

Budget Highlights

• Additional revenue due to a 3.5% increase in residential trash permit fees. • Increased expenses related to 1% step and COLA for employees and increased monitoring costs and recycling programs.

Revenue

Expenses

General Operations

Forty West Landfill

General Fund Appropriation Tipping Fees Permits Other

Composting

Resh Landfill

Rubble Landfill

Old City/County Landfill

Hancock

Transfer Station

Recycling Operations

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