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§ 9-1713. Recycling Facility

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironmentEffective: October 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 9. Water, Ice, & Sanitary Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 17. Office of Recycling
Part II. Recyclable Materials and Recycling Facilities
Effective: October 1, 2017
MD Code, Environment, § 9-1713
§ 9-1713. Recycling Facility
Currentness
“Recycling facility” defined
(a)(1) In this section, “recycling facility” means a facility that provides recycling services.
(2) “Recycling facility” does not include:
(i) A composting facility;
(ii) A facility that requires a natural wood waste recycling facility permit in accordance with this subtitle;
(iii) A facility that requires a sewage sludge utilization permit in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title; or
(iv) A facility that serves as a drop-off and collection point for residential recyclable materials.
Adoption of regulations
(b) The Department shall adopt regulations to:
(1) Establish conditions under which a recycling facility does not require a refuse disposal permit under Subtitle 2 of this title; and
(2) Exempt certain materials that are managed at a recycling facility from being designated as solid waste.
Requirements
(c) The regulations adopted under subsection (b) of this section may include:
(1) Design, construction, and operational conditions for recycling facilities to protect public health and the environment and minimize nuisances;
(2) A tiered system of permits or approvals for recycling facilities based on the material managed, the methods of management and storage, and other factors determined by the Department to be appropriate; and
(3) Exceptions to any requirement to obtain a recycling facility permit or approval.
Violations
(d) Sections 9-334 through 9-342 of this title and § 10-104 of this article apply to violations of:
(1) This section;
(2) Any regulation adopted under this section; or
(3) Any order or permit issued under this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 2017, c. 376, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-1713, MD ENVIR § 9-1713
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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