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Inclement Weather Update for Washington County Solid Waste Landfill and Transfer Stations

UPDATE: The transfer station located at 6502 Hess Rd, Hancock, MD is currently without power. This transfer station will remain closed until the power issue is resolved. The 40 West landfill and all other transfer stations remain open.

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HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 13, 2024) – The Washington County Government Solid Waste Department informs the public that the Forty West Landfill, located at 12630 Earth Care Road, Hagerstown, Maryland will be open on time today, Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

The transfer station located at 6502 Hess Rd, Hancock, MD is expected to open by 9:00 am. All other transfer stations will be open at their regular times.

We thank you for your patience as our staff works on clearing the snow from these locations.

For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at [email protected].

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We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!