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Provides drop boxes for medication disposal.

Community Planning and Development

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- 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

Offers pick-up services for working refrigerators and freezers.

Appliance/Equipment Recycling

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• Owners are paid $50; additional money is offered for air conditioners and dehumidifiers

Provides preventative and recurring maintenance services for the county's water and sewer lines, treatment works, and buildings.

Water and Sewer Line Maintenance

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• 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

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

Coordinates trash collection and disposal, and offers bulk trash pick up.

Government Offices and Services

Provides a drop-off location for unused and expired medication.

Community Planning and Development

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

Oversees public works in Baltimore County and provides related information.

Public Works Departments

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• Departments include Highways, Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning, Solid Waste Management, Engineering and Construction, and Metropolitan District Financing and Petitions

Offers free compost pick-up services.

Community Planning and Development

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-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 waste management services and landfill operations.

Waste Management

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• 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

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 sewer system maintenance and repair services.

Sewer System Maintenance and Repair

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• Repairs pipes and pumping stations 
• Monitors wastewater discharge from businesses 
• Responds to calls for help with sewer backups

Manages wastewater disposal and clean water systems in the county.

Water Supply System Regulation/Complaints

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• Inspects public water systems, enforces regulations, and responds to complaints on water integrity

Offers administrative and clerical support to all divisions within public works.

Public Works

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• 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 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

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• Residents connected to the public system who are experiencing a blockage should call the County before a plumber

Provides waste management services for Howard County.

Solid Waste Management

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• 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