ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 10, 2026, Today the Montgomery County Council voted (6-5) to pass a resolution focused on keeping the Dickerson Resource Recovery Facility open for the long-term disposal of solid waste. Council Vice President Marilyn Balcombe issued the following statement about the decision.
“Today’s action by the Council is one of the biggest decisions we have made during my time on the Council and will guide how we manage our trash for the next 20 to 30 years. I strongly opposed the decision to keep the Resource Recovery Facility open.
“Given that the facility is in Dickerson, it has a tremendous impact on the residents in my district. The facility has reached the end of its useful life and will require significant investment to rebuild and meet the new, higher standards. County leaders do not fully understand what those costs are, and we must protect the health of our residents living close to the Resource Recovery Facility.
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“Additionally, we must also focus on greatly reducing the amount of trash that ends up in the landfill. That will require additional investment from the County and commitment from the community. The needs of District 2 residents are always at the forefront of my mind, and I look forward to working through all these issues with the upcoming amended Fiscal Year 2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program.”
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