WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Solid Waste Fund - Departments 21010 - 21200
Department Description/Function
To protect the environment and public health by providing safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solid waste disposal and recycling services for our customers.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
Explore options to increase recycling to meet the proposed Maryland Department of Environment goals. Start construction on the 40 West Landfill Cell 5 Project. These were FY2025 goals that were behind schedule and carried over to FY2026. Begin Landfill Gas Collection system construction. Explore options to expand the compost program to include new state regulations. This is an ongoing departmental goal.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Awarded the Landfill Gas Contract.
Key Data
FY2023 Actual 167,736
FY2024 Actual 165,995
FY2025 Estimated
FY 2026 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
168,280
165,000
Waste Added to Landfill (Tons)
355
952
1,100
900
Recycled Tons
9,132
9,100
8,300
8,500
Transfer Tons
624
730
700
750
Compost/Mulch Tons
2024 Budget 450,000
2025 Budget 487,170
2026 Budget 394,010
Category Funding Sources
$ Change
% Change
General Fund Support
(93,160)
(19.12%)
Operating and Capital Grants
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Fees/Charges/Fund Balance
9,424,630
10,205,330
10,468,590
263,260
2.58%
Total
9,874,630
10,692,500
10,862,600
170,100
1.59%
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Program Expenditure by Category
$ Change
% Change
Wages and Benefits
2,846,560
3,229,630
3,301,250
71,620
2.22%
Operating
7,028,070
7,430,870
7,555,350
124,480
1.68%
Capital Outlay
0
32,000
6,000
(26,000)
(81.25%)
Total
9,874,630
10,692,500
10,862,600
170,100
1.59%
2026 Budget Document
244
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