Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner announced a
short-term solution to Fort Detrick’s solid waste management needs while a
longer-term amendment to the county’s Solid Waste Management Plan is in the
process.
“We all want what is best for our community and the people
who live and work here,” commented Executive Gardner. “I am pleased to
provide this agreement with Fort Detrick, our county’s top employer with 10,000
jobs. If any of our community partners ask county government for a solution
to their needs, we will do what we can to help.”
Recently, Fort Detrick discontinued the incineration of
waste generated on the installation due to increased costs and challenges to
the maintenance of the system. In addition, the cost of making the
necessary upgrades to ensure continued compliance with state regulations and to
meet stringent monitoring requirements led to the decision to close the
incinerators.
The agreement Executive Gardner approved will allow Fort
Detrick to temporarily bring municipal solid waste to the county’s landfill
transfer station on Reichs Ford Road. This agreement is for regular
garbage generated by household and office waste, and does not include
medical or laboratory waste.
Please see the attached press release and photo for additional
information. You may also watch today’s public information briefing at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/video.