Recycling Laws
Maryland Business Recycling Report
Starting in March 2024, the state of Maryland began collecting information on business recycling and waste disposal through the Maryland Annual Business Recycling Report. Managed by the Maryland Department of the Environment, the report is due annually on March 1st and asks businesses to report information on the waste generated over the previous year. Who…
Read MoreDC Looks to Improve their 16% Recycling Rate
On July 14th of 2014, DC passed two pieces of legislation, setting the stage for progression towards a more sustainable waste management system. The District currently only recycles 16%… that’s barely a third of MD’s recycling rate. Here are a few key accomplishments of the two Acts. Solid Waste Hierarchy Establishing a hierarchy will now…
Read MoreBusiness Recycling is the Law in Montgomery County, MD
The Maryland Recycling Act of 1988 (MRA) requires all counties and Baltimore City to recycle 15% of their generated waste (20% for populations over 150,000). In less than 18-months, by December 31, 2015, those rates will increase to 20% and 35% respectively. The MRA led to the adoption of municipal recycling programs across the State,…
Read MoreDelaware Enforces Universal Recycling
Starting yesterday, all commercial businesses in Delaware will be required to participate in the state’s universal recycling program. Delaware has set a goal of 50% landfill diversion by 2015. Landfill diversion of commercial waste (which makes up 50% of the State’s total municipal solid waste) has remained to stagnate at 26% since 2006. State officials…
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