Kittleman: Trash and Food Scraps Prioritized in Curbside Pickup

As curbside collections in Howard County sat out beyond their scheduled times Monday due to a trash hauler strike, County Executive Allan H. Kittleman said he hoped for a “speedy resolution.”

Kittleman offered the following statement Monday afternoon:

The job action by employees of Unity Disposal and Recycling is a labor dispute involving a private company that provides contractual services to Howard County Government.

This has inconvenienced county residents, which is why I strongly encourage both sides, management and labor, to work together in good faith to come to a speedy resolution of their differences.

In the meantime, Howard County Government will continue to work with Unity and its other waste haulers to ensure as little disruption as possible to the 20,000 residents serviced by this contractor.

All pick-ups should occur as scheduled, with trash and food scraps receiving priority. Some collections may occur later in the day than residents are accustomed to. Residents are encouraged to leave their waste curbside.

Any questions or concerns should be directed to 410-313-6444. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Related:

• Curbside Collection in Howard County May Be Delayed
• Trash Haulers Strike Over Contract Negotiations

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