Public Works
Public Works provides services to enhance wastewater treatment, to efficiently recycle, collect trash and dispose of waste, and to design and construct County infrastructure and provide innovative solutions that maintain a high quality of life for residents and visitors of Talbot County.
Update to the Report of the Review
The County has started the reviewal process for the 2024 Report of the Review. More information on the process can be found on EngageTalbot, or the current draft can be reviewed here. Please note, the document is over 200 pages and may take a moment to load.
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Latest Department News
Sewage Discharge at 23669 Mt. Pleasant Circle, St. Michaels, MD
09/10/2026
Category: Public Works
On Monday, September 7, 2026, the Talbot County Sanitary District (Sanitary District) was notified by a property owner of evidence of a possible sewer leak at 23669 Mt. Pleasant Circle in St. Michaels. The property owner observed water ponding on the ground and reported the issue by email. The email was sent on a County holiday, and Sanitary District staff became aware of the possible leak on the morning of Tuesday, September 8.
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Interview with Madison Smith: Urban and Regional Planning Student Completes Internship with Planning and Zoning
08/26/2026
Category: Public Works Planning and Zoning
Madison Smith recently completed a two-month internship with the Talbot County Department of Planning and Zoning, gaining hands-on experience with the day-to-day work of local government planning.
Read MoreSewage Discharge at 24490 Tricefield Court, St. Michaels, MD
07/27/2026
Category: Public Works
On Sunday, July 26, 2026, at approximately 1:15 p.m., the Talbot County Sanitary District (Sanitary District) was notified of evidence of a sewer leak from the property owner at the above address. The resident called the Sanitary District emergency line after noticing water ponding on the ground surface near his septic tank effluent pump (STEP) system.
Read MoreMidshore Regional Solid Waste System Announces Updated Tipping Fees Effective July 1, 2026
06/25/2026
Category: Public Works County Manager’s Office
Talbot County residents are encouraged to review updated disposal fees that will take effect at the Midshore II Regional Solid Waste Facility in Ridgely and the Midshore I Transfer Station in Easton beginning July 1, 2026.
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