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Waste Diversion in Maryland
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) promotes and encourages waste diversion across the state of Maryland. Waste diversion combines both recycling and source reduction activities.
The Maryland Recycling Act (MRA) requires all Counties and Baltimore City to recycle 15% or 20% of the waste generated depending on population. Additionally, in 2000, Maryland established a voluntary Statewide waste diversion goal of 40% by 2005. The waste diversion goal is comprised of the recycling rate + source reduction credits (maximum 5%) that Maryland Counties and Baltimore City earn through activities designed to reduce the amount of waste going to the waste stream.
MDE works towards Maryland's waste diversion goals by partnering with Maryland's jurisdictions and the public and private sectors to develop markets for recyclable materials and by working with other State agencies to increase the volume of materials diverted from landfills.
Recycling in Maryland - Contains recycling data along with information on: electronics and mercury collection, local recycling programs, special recycling projects, recycling markets, recycling at work and school, and MDE education & outreach programs.
Source Reduction in Maryland - Contains helpful tips for reducing the amount of solid waste generated at home, school, office, and at the store, plus detailed information about source reduction in Maryland's counties.
State, County and City Contact Information - State/County/City recycling services, drop-off locations, and contact information.
County Coordinator Resources - Forms for use by County Recycling Coordinators.
State Agency Recycling - Lists agency coordinators, agency recycling rates and newsletters.
Publications - Links to Maryland's recent waste diversion activities reports, a commercial waste diversion implementation guide, and a permitting guide for recycling and composting businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
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