Council Defers Trash Disposal Decision, Keeps Resource Recovery Facility Open
MCCouncilMay 21, 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 in FY27, citing unresolved questions about cost, revenue impact, and environmental effects. Sufficient funding was included in the DEP Recycling and Resource Management budget to maintain operations at the existing Resource Recovery Facility for the fiscal year. The Council stated a full analysis and community engagement process will precede any final decision.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $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 21, 2026.
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2026-07-01
effective — DEP Recycling and Resource Management funding takes effect
Recycling and Resource Management Division · Jun 12, 2026
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