Council Defers Solid Waste Decision, Funds Recovery Facility for FY27
MCCouncilMay 15, 2026
The Montgomery County Council declined to act on the County Executive's recommendation to send the County's solid waste to out-of-county landfills, citing unresolved questions about cost, revenue impacts, and environmental effects. Instead, the Council funded the Department of Environmental Protection's Recycling and Resource Management budget to continue operating the County's Resource Recovery Facility through FY27. The Council called for a full analysis and community engagement process before any final decision on long-term trash disposal.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Reaches Agreement on $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget Focused on Implementing a Progressive Income Tax Structure, Rejecting the Proposed Property Tax Rate Increase and Supporting Essential Services for Residents”, received May 15, 2026.
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2026-07-01
effective — FY27 DEP recycling and resource management funding takes effect
Recycling and Resource Management Division · Jun 12, 2026
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