Bio-Solid Waste

The County accepts bio-solid waste at the Talbot County Bio-Solids Utilization Facility (TCBUF). The facility is permitted and designed to receive, treat, and dispose of bio-solids, specifically septage and grease waste.

Location & Hours of Operation

Operation hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

9786 Klondike Rd
Easton, Md 21601

Program Administrator

Russell Lease, Jr.
Environmental Operations Manager
Department of Public Works
 (410) 745-9257

On-Site Operator
410-507-1413

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What type of bio-solids are accepted?

    This facility collects septage and grease waste.

  • Who manages the facility?

    Talbot County’s Environmental Operations Division runs the facility, operating the facility at the highest environmentally protective standards when possible.

  • What are the hours of the facility?

    The TCBUF operating hours for receiving bio-solids are Monday through Friday, 8:30 - 4:30.  After hours requests are handled on a case by case basis via our after hours response personnel.

  • How does the facility work?

    The facility is permitted and designed to receive, treat, and dispose of bio-solids, specifically septage and grease wastes. It is located on a 209.5 acre parcel of land of which 52 acres are utilized for spray irrigation of the treated septage. After receiving and completing industry standard stabilization processing, the bio-solids are spray irrigated on agricultural production crops.

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Overhead shot of the fields used that are spray irrigated. 

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