Coordinates trash collection and disposal, and offers bulk trash pick up. Government Offices and Services

Offers administrative and clerical support to all divisions within public works. Public Works More information: - Maintain highways, roadways, and bridges - Handles snow removal, tree trimming, and storm debris removal - Provides fuel, maintenance, and repairs for County vehicles and equipment - Coordinates and oversees trash collection and disposal and enforces proper disposal of recycling trash

Provides preventative and recurring maintenance services for the county's water and sewer lines, treatment works, and buildings. Water and Sewer Line Maintenance More information: - Detects leaks and carries out corrosion surveys - Repairs water mains and fire hydrants - Sanitizes sewers, grinder pump systems, electrical and mechanical equipment - Installs reading and repairs residential and commercial water meters

Provides waste management services for Howard County. Solid Waste Management More information: - Manages landfill, recycling programs, and residential curbside collection - Bulk trash and scrap metal services available at Alpha Ridge Landfill; may offer pick-up - Accepts unlimited amounts of recycling

Provides drop boxes for medication disposal. Community Planning and Development More information: - Accepts prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, liquid medications, and veterinary medicine - Remove personal information from container before disposal

Provides drop boxes for medication disposal. Community Planning and Development More information: - Accepts prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, liquid medications, and veterinary medicine - Remove personal information from container before disposal

Oversees the county's wastewater treatment plants to ensure compliance with federal Clean Water Act requirements and state-established Enhanced Nutrient Removal goals. Environmental Health and Safety/ Water Pollution Control

Enforces laws and regulations related to drinking water, food protection, and other public health concerns. Public Health More information: - Issues permits for well and septic systems, camping, and outdoor music festivals - Manages a number of mobile home parks and offers rentals - Provides public education and vaccinations for rabies

Provides drop boxes for medication disposal. Community Planning and Development More information: - Accepts prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, liquid medications, and veterinary medicine - Remove personal information from container before disposal

Provides drop boxes for medication disposal. Community Planning and Development More information: - Accepts prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, liquid medications, and veterinary medicine - Remove personal information from container before disposal

Manages and maintains Howard County's public water and wastewater systems. Water and Sewer Service More information: - Residents connected to the public system who are experiencing a blockage should call the County before a plumber

Oversees waste management services and landfill operations. Waste Management More information: - Monitors and manages a closed landfill site and a waste management site - Manages the county's waste stream - Offers grinding services for the city's yard waste recycling center - Runs a county government office recycling program - Provides a drop-off recycling center, curbside recycling, and a waste-oil recycling center Hosts household hazardous waste drop-off events

Offers free compost pick-up services. Composting Services More information: - Residents must use compostable, biodegradable zip lock bags provided by the agency - Pick-up may be scheduled once 5 bags or more are accumulated - Amended soil is available for community and personal use

Oversees public works in Baltimore County and provides related information. Public Works Departments More information: - Departments include Highways, Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning, Solid Waste Management, Engineering and Construction, and Metropolitan District Financing and Petitions

Maintains compliance with state and local regulations for the operation of public water supplies, solid waste disposal facilities, and wastewater collection systems. Environmental Regulation and Compliance

Provides drop boxes for medication disposal. Community Planning and Development More information: - Accepts prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, liquid medications, and veterinary medicine - Remove personal information from container before disposal

Manages wastewater disposal and clean water systems in the county. Water Supply System Regulation/Complaints More information: - Inspects public water systems, enforces regulations, and responds to complaints on water integrity