Harford County’s FY26 capital plan includes a $1 million request to develop a south‑county residential yard‑trim acceptance facility that DPW staff said would serve residents who otherwise must travel to northern transfer sites after storms or for routine yard debris disposal.

Site and purpose
DPW staff told the council the county owns a southern property (referred to in the briefing as the Plecker property) the administration views as suitable for a new yard‑trim drop‑off. The plan presented to council would improve the access road, construct a stabilized drop area and provide vehicle circulation so county crews can load materials for transport to processing at the Scarborough or Tollgate facilities.

Operations approach
DPW described the facility initially as a drop‑off location where county crews would pick up material and transport it for processing rather than a full processing/mulching operation on site; staff said the design may evolve depending on available space and future efficiencies.

Other solid‑waste items
- Transfer station: the FY26 operating narrative shows a $1.2 million decrease tied to estimated charges under the county’s transfer agreement with Baltimore County.
- Solid waste fleet replacement: the capital book lists $750,000 PAYGO in FY26 for landfill equipment and vehicle replacement as a new project line.

Timeline and next steps
DPW said design and permitting would be next steps if the council approves funding in the budget; staff estimated a design schedule that could put the facility into service in the next construction season if approvals proceed on budget.

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