Tag: Frederick County

To encourage recycling in Frederick County, the Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) will expand its recycling collection program to allow multi-family properties and some small businesses to opt into the service. The DSWM implemented single-stream recycling collection in 2009 as a program for single-family households. Now, multi-family properties with nine (9) or fewer units as well as specific categories of small businesses located in residential neighborhoods have the opportunity to opt-in to this program. Multi-family properties with 10 or more units already are required by State law to provide recycling to their tenants. County Executive…

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Frederick County’s Office of Sustainability and Environmental Resources (OSER) is launching the 2018 Septic Pump-Out Rebate Program to encourage property owners to have their septic systems pumped out every five years. Regular pumping of septic systems every five years maintains the effectiveness and longevity of systems and reduces nutrient leaching over time. “Frederick County is excited about implementing this new program,” said County Executive Jan Gardner. “It is important to inform our residents about the things they can do at home to protect water quality. This rebate will provide incentive to do so while also saving…

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