Calvert County Moves Recycling Facility Forward in Prince Frederick

Proposed facility aims to reuse materials from demolished structures.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Calvert County's Planning Commission has voted to recommend amending the county's 10-year comprehensive solid waste management plan to allow for a new recycling facility in Prince Frederick. The facility would process materials from demolished structures, allowing their components to be reused.

Why it matters

The proposed recycling facility is part of Calvert County's efforts to increase sustainability and reduce waste. By repurposing materials from demolished buildings, the facility could help divert waste from landfills and contribute to a more circular economy.

The details

In order for the owners to obtain the necessary permit from the Maryland Department of the Environment, Calvert's government needed to amend its 10-year comprehensive solid waste management plan. The Planning Commission voted on February 18th to find the proposed text amendment consistent with the county's comprehensive plan and recommend the county commissioners adopt it.

  • The Planning Commission voted on February 18, 2026 to recommend the text amendment.

The players

Calvert County Planning Commission

The county's planning commission that voted to recommend the text amendment to the comprehensive solid waste management plan.

Maryland Department of the Environment

The state agency that would need to issue a permit for the proposed recycling facility.

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What’s next

The Calvert County Commissioners will now need to formally adopt the text amendment to the comprehensive solid waste management plan in order for the recycling facility project to move forward.

The takeaway

Calvert County is taking proactive steps to increase sustainability and reduce waste by facilitating the development of a new recycling facility that can repurpose materials from demolished structures.