Eastern Sanitary Landfill Archives

Olszewski announces plans to consider adding additional capacity to Eastern Sanitary Landfill to extend site longevity

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced plans to explore potential vertical expansion of the Eastern Sanitary Landfill in White Marsh — which fulfills a key recommendation of the Baltimore County Solid Waste Work Group and is anticipated to extend the longevity of the site by up to 20 years. In combination with other ongoing waste diversion […]

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Baltimore County expands crab pot debris removal, begins oyster shell recycling [VIDEO]

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski visited the Essex waterfront on Tuesday morning to spotlight the second year of a program to remove derelict crab pots and fishing gear from the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay, and announced a collection site for oyster shell recycling. In conjunction with Maryland non-profit Oyster Recovery Partnership, the County program has mapped thousands of […]

Vehicle fire reported at Eastern Sanitary Landfill

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are responding to a Wednesday afternoon vehicle fire in White Marsh. At around 1:30 p.m., the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported that units were responding to a garbage truck fire at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill on Days Cove Road. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.

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Tractor-trailer fire reported at White Marsh landfill

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews responded to a truck fire in White Marsh on Monday morning. At around 9:30 a.m. on May 16, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, and other local units responded to a tractor-trailer fire at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill on Days Cove Road. The fire began in the cab and quickly spread to the […]

Baltimore County to hold one-day household hazardous waste collection event in White Marsh

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will hold a one-day household hazardous waste collection event in White Marsh later this month. On Sunday, April 24, county residents may bring household hazardous waste (HHW) items to a one-day collection event scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill, located at 6259 Days Cove Road in White Marsh. The event is […]

Baltimore County to hold online public hearing for proposed solid waste regulation changes

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is proposing several revisions to the Bureau of Solid Waste Management’s (BSWM) regulations. DPWT is proposing revisions to the “Regulation for Baltimore County Residential Trash and Recycling Collection” regarding an updated holiday collection schedule, the introduction of a residential bulk collection service, changes to set-out requirements, and general language […]

Baltimore County’s Solid Waste Work Group issues recommendations to improve recycling, solid waste system

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Tuesday released the final report of the Solid Waste Work Group, offering 19 recommendations for improving the County’s solid waste collection and disposal system and reducing the overall volume of trash produced in Baltimore County. “We have an obligation to take action now to reduce our waste and create a sustainable path forward for generations […]

Olszewski strengthens environmental standards for new Baltimore County buildings

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday issued an Executive Order requiring all newly constructed Baltimore County facilities or major renovations to be completed to the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver standard or higher. Requiring LEED Silver standards will ensure future construction and renovation projects incorporate sustainable elements that will generate lower costs […]

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