FY2022 Adopted Operating and Capital Budget

FY2022 Adopted Budget Fund Budgets

Solid Waste Management

Solid Waste Management The Solid Waste Management Fund is a separate self supporting fund that accounts for a variety of solid waste activities and services for both commercial and residential customers within Frederick County. The two primary services provided are solid waste facilities and a County wide recycling program. The Reich's Ford Landfill site covers 475 acres in the southeast part of the County. Established in 1968, it is the County's only public sanitary landfill. All burning dumps were closed in 1974. The landfill is open to County residents and accepts all solid wastes except hazardous materials, pathological wastes, animal carcasses, waste oil and abandoned vehicles. Alternative disposal programs usually regulate these restricted wastes. Private contractors collect solid waste in all the county's election districts and local municipalities except in Frederick City which employs collection crews. Budget Highlights The following budget adjustments are reflected in FY22: Four positions were approved in FY22 for the Solid Waste Management Fund, as was capital equipment in the amount of $670,000. An independent study of salary and benefits was conducted. As a result, the budget reflects a several year phase in to adjust the salaries of certain positions to reflect current market rates, as well as adjustments to salary scales, position titles, and classifications. Changes in salaries and benefits based on contracts, individual benefit elections, tax laws, etc., are also included.

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