The department utilized the community-driven strategic planning process to go beyond the development of a static document. The process challenged the Department’s members to critically examine paradigms, values, philosophies, beliefs, and desires and encouraged individuals to work in the best interest of the team.

Watch the Office of Human Rights & Equity's Training Sessions, Webinars, and Events!

Find information about projects happening in your community.

Household Hazardous Waste Collections occurs Saturdays from April-November.

Learn how to properly locate and mark public water and sewer lines.

The Howard County Bureau of Utilities defines a critical water user as a business or facility that uses water as a critical function of their overall process. This includes but is not limited to, hospitals, health care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers, day care centers, and schools.

Commercial waste is collected and transferred to be landfilled.