# Baltimore County approves trash incinerator deal

> Baltimore County extends trash burning deal for 10 more years.
- Title: Baltimore County approves trash incinerator deal · The Banner
- Summary: Baltimore County extends trash burning deal for 10 more years. Baltimore County approved a 10-year trash incineration contract with WIN Waste, risking air…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/county-waste-incinerator-deal-WNNWAVCRNFBSVB6OIOPYQ52KHI
- Author: Adam Willis
- Published: 2026-09-23T11:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore county, win waste, incinerator, landfill, recycling, south baltimore, clean water action, baltimore city, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Baltimore County approved a 10-year trash incineration contract with WIN Waste, risking air pollution for decades while recycling efforts lag.