Md. Code, Local Government § 13–403

(a) The governing body of a county may:

(1) acquire, maintain, and operate land in the county for the disposal

of garbage or any other matter that in the judgment of the governing body may

promote the health of the residents of the county; and

(2) construct an incinerator or other garbage disposal plant in the

county.

(b) In exercising the powers granted under this section, the governing body

of a county may:

(1) adopt and enforce rules and regulations relating to the operation

of the disposal areas or facilities;

(2) make agreements for cooperation and financial support, through

service charges and fees, in the acquisition, construction, operation, and maintenance

of the disposal areas or facilities;

(3) set and collect reasonable service charges or fees;

(4) employ personnel for the operation, maintenance, or supervision

of the disposal areas or facilities;

(5) acquire any interest in land by purchase, gift, lease, or

condemnation; and

(6) make appropriations or borrow money for land acquisition and

capital improvements, issue bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, and

make appropriate levies to pay these obligations.