Salisbury, MD – The Wicomico County Executive Administration is taking decisive action to confront the longstanding challenges at the county landfill, recognizing the urgent need for expansion and long-term planning. As part of its July focus on infrastructure and development, the Greater Salisbury Committee’s Transformational Community Leadership (TCL) cohort toured the Wicomico County Landfill to witness those efforts firsthand.
Led by Adam Corry, Wicomico County’s Director of Environmental Health and Acting Landfill Superintendent, the TCL cohort received a detailed overview of landfill operations, expansion efforts, and the critical role infrastructure plays in countywide sustainability.
“The landfill is just 12 to 14 months away from reaching its current capacity,” Corry told the group. “But we are ahead of the curve. Design of the new cell is already underway, which will extend the life of the landfill by another three to four years.”
The new cell location, visible from the top of the landfill, is part of a larger plan spearheaded by the administration to ensure Wicomico County is prepared for future growth. A site adjacent to the current landfill has already been identified for the next phase of expansion.
Corry praised the County Executive’s leadership, stating: “Before joining Wicomico County, I worked for the Maryland Department of the Environment and was very familiar with the challenges this landfill faced—even before this administration took office. From day one, this executive team has taken the situation seriously. Their support and commitment have been instrumental in getting us back into full compliance and on track to open the new cell on schedule. We’ve built a strong, capable team, and that’s a direct result of having an administration that empowers its departments to solve problems and take action.”
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano emphasized the administration’s long-term commitment and the seriousness of the issue: “The challenges at the landfill didn’t appear overnight—this has been an issue building for nearly a decade. But over the last 24 months, my administration has been working diligently to put the right people in place, address compliance issues, and create a responsible path forward. I’m incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made and the team leading the charge to ensure Wicomico County is prepared for the future.”
Mike Dunn, President and CEO of the Greater Salisbury Committee, echoed those sentiments. “The County Executive’s Office clearly recognizes the scope and urgency of the issue, and they’ve put the right people in place to tackle it. Our TCL cohort came away with tremendous confidence in Adam Corry, his team, and the entire administration’s approach to meeting these challenges head-on.”
“GSC is proud to host TCL every other year. It’s a leadership cohort created by GSC that’s designed to help emerging community leaders learn more about Salisbury and Wicomico,” added Dunn. “This visit to the landfill perfectly exemplified what strong, informed leadership looks like in action.”
