From The Banner · Adam Willis · · 1m
Baltimore County approves trash incinerator deal
Baltimore County extends trash burning deal for 10 more years.
In brief
Baltimore County extends trash burning deal for 10 more years. Baltimore County approved a 10-year trash incineration contract with WIN Waste, risking air pollution for decades while recycling efforts lag. Originally reported by The Banner.
Quick answers
- Why extend?
- Landfill space is running out while recycling efforts lag behind.
- What happens next?
- Baltimore County could burn trash for up to 10 more years, risking air pollution.
- What is the key takeaway from Baltimore County approves trash incinerator deal?
- Baltimore County approved a 10-year trash incineration contract with WIN Waste, risking air pollution for decades while recycling efforts lag.
Baltimore County Council
Baltimore County Council approved a 4-3 vote to extend trash incineration contract with WIN Waste.
WIN Waste contract
The deal pays $68 million over five years for trash burned at South Baltimore’s incinerator.
Why extend?
Landfill space is running out while recycling efforts lag behind.
Council chair says
Mike Ertel called incineration a 'necessary evil' for Baltimore County.
Environmental concerns
Clean Water Action says trash incineration harms low-income neighborhoods.
WIN Waste response
WIN Waste claims burning trash avoids methane emissions and saves money.
What happens next?
Baltimore County could burn trash for up to 10 more years, risking air pollution.
What to remember
Baltimore County approved a 10-year trash incineration contract with WIN Waste, risking air pollution for decades while recycling efforts lag.
