Chapter 48. Solid Wastes - Regulations
COMCOR 48.00.01 Hauler and Collector Reporting
COMCOR 48.00.01 Hauler and Collector ReportingLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.01.01 (2026)
48.00.01.01 DefinitionsLinkCopy Citation
Terms defined herein are for purposes of this Section only. The terms used are as defined in Chapter 48 of the Montgomery County Code and as defined in this section:
(a)
"Recycling" means any process by which materials are diverted from the solid waste stream and are collected, separated, processed and returned to the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products for reuse.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.01.02Reporting (2026)
48.00.01.02Reporting Requirements of Collectors and Haulers Collecting, Hauling, or Transporting Solid Waste or Recycling:LinkCopy Citation
(a)
General. A collector or hauler collecting, hauling, or transporting solid waste or recycling must submit semi-annual reports to the Department, on forms provided by the Department, describing the amount and type of solid waste or recycling collected, hauled or transported. Collectors and haulers must maintain documentation supporting all submitted information for five years.
(b)
Reports. Reports must be on forms provided by the Department and must contain the following information:
(1)
The collector’s or hauler’s name and contact information;
(2)
The amount, and type of solid waste or recycling collected by type of solid waste or recycling and type of generator (residential, multi-family, or non-residential);
(3)
Name and location of the facilities at which the collector or hauler delivered solid waste or recycling during the reporting period and indicate the type and quantity of solid waste recycling delivered to each facility.
(4)
A signed acknowledgment that, to the best of the collector’s or hauler’s information, knowledge and belief, the information provided in the report is correct.
(c)
Report schedule. A collector or hauler must submit semi-annual reports to the Department as follows:
Reporting Period Report Due Date
January 1 - June 30 August 1
July 1 - December 31 February 1
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.01.03Administration. (2026)
48.00.01.03Administration.LinkCopy Citation
Responsibilities of the Department.
(a)
Forms. The Department will provide the report forms 30 days prior to the due date.
(b)
Verification of information. Upon request from the Department, the collector or hauler must, within 30 days, provide to the Department, or an agent of the County, copies of all documentation supporting the reports required by this regulation or provide access to the Department or its representatives to examine all records supporting the information collected and reported in 48.00.01.02 or otherwise required to be maintained by Chapter 48, including the name, address and telephone number of all facilities receiving collected/hauled solid waste for disposal or recycling and quantities deposited at each facility.
(c)
Confidentiality. Subject to applicable law, the Department must maintain the confidentiality of any information required to be provided in these regulations that identifies a collector or hauler providing a report or supporting documentation. The Department must not, unless required by law to do so, disclose any information provided by a collector or hauler. This requirement does not prohibit the Department from using this information in preparing a summary of analysis of waste reduction and recycling activities in the County.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.01.04 (2026)
48.00.01.04 EnforcementLinkCopy Citation
These regulations may be enforced in accordance with Section 48-49 of the Montgomery County Code 2004, as amended.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.01.05 (2026)
48.00.01.05LinkCopy Citation
This regulation must be construed liberally to permit the Department to effectuate the purposes of Article V (recycling) of Chapter 48 of the Montgomery County Code (2004), as amended, and the policies of the County’s Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.
COMCOR 48.00.02 Control of Refuse Collection Noise
COMCOR 48.00.02 Control of Refuse Collection NoiseLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.02.01 (2026)
48.00.02.01 Definitions for the Purposes of this RegulationLinkCopy Citation
A. “Refuse Collector” means the owner and/or operator of a refuse collection vehicle or operation who collects refuse in Montgomery County, Maryland.
B. “Refuse Collection” means the operation whereby refuse is gathered and/or handled, by any means, placed and/or compacted in a refuse collection vehicle prior to disposal at an authorized location.
C. “Refuse Collection Vehicle” means any vehicle that can operate on public roads, and is used for the express purpose of transporting refuse from one location to another.
D. “Holiday” means the existing Federal holidays and any other holiday subsequently generated.
E. “Weekday” means any days other than Sundays or holidays.
F. “Refuse” means ashes, garbage, paper, paper products, rubbish, trash, junk, industrial wastes, plastics, glass, dead animals and all other solid waste materials, including salvable waste. It shall include but not be limited to combustible and non-combustible construction debris, trees, stumps, slash, metal, cans and all solid wastes generated by any or all public and private establishments and residences.
G. “Director” means the Director of the Department of Environmental Protection.
H. “Business Establishment” means any commercial, industrial, institutional or other non- residential use.
I. “Collection Point” means the point at which refuse is stored awaiting pick up.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.02.02 (2026)
48.00.02.02 Control and Prohibition of Excessive Noise from Refuse Collection Vehicles and OperationsLinkCopy Citation
No refuse collector shall collect refuse in Montgomery County prior to 7:00 a.m. not continue collection operations after 9:00 p.m. on any weekday. On Sundays or holidays, collection of refuse is prohibited prior to 9:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m. The Director may waive these restrictions in the event of a civil emergency for a period of 72 hours or less.
This regulation shall not apply to refuse collection from business establishments, provided that there are no occupied residential structures within 500 feet of the collection point.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.02.03 (2026)
48.00.02.03 PenaltyLinkCopy Citation
Violations of this regulation shall be a misdemeanor, punishable under Section 48-30 or shall constitute cause for a suspension or revocation of the collector's license under Section 48-27 or both. Either the licensed collector or the operator of any collection vehicle or both, may be charged hereunder.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.02.04 (2026)
48.00.02.04 Effective DateLinkCopy Citation
There is hereby declared to be an emergency with regard to establishing these regulations governing the control of refuse collection noise. These regulations shall take effect immediately.
COMCOR 48.00.03 Residential and Commercial Recycling
COMCOR 48.00.03 Residential and Commercial RecyclingLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.03.01 (2026)
48.00.03.01 DefinitionsLinkCopy Citation
Terms defined herein are for purposes of this Regulation only. The terms used are as defined in Chapter 48 of the Montgomery County Code or as defined in this section:
(a)
“Acceptable” means items which conform to prevailing and customary standards of existing recycling markets.
(b)
“Business” means any enterprise, individual, corporation, partnership (limited or general), sole proprietorship or other entity or person, including institutions, health care facilities, construction sites, the Federal Government and other government agencies, to the extent authorized by law.
(c)
“Commingled materials” means acceptable items such as aluminum cans and foil products, steel or tin cans, bi-metal cans, glass bottles, jars and jugs, plastic bottles, tubs, lids, and containers, which are not separated by type, but are mixed (mingled) together in one container.
(d)
“Department” means Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.
(e)
“Director” means Director of the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection or the Director’s designee.
(f)
“Disposal facility” means the Montgomery County Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station or any other location operated by the County where solid waste is taken for disposal.
(g)
“Employee” means any person working on-site 20 or more hours per week directly for the business or for an entity affiliated with the business; and any person working on-site for the business or an entity affiliated with the business as an agent or independent contractor for more than six months in any calendar year.
(h)
“Generator” means the owner or occupant of any dwelling unit where solid waste is generated, and the owner or occupant of any business, entity, or institution at, from, or by which solid waste is generated.
(i)
“Licensed Collector” means a collection company that has a license to collect and transport recyclable solid waste in the County.
(j)
“Market” means any business that receives processed or unprocessed source separated or commingled recyclable solid waste and utilizes the material as a finished product or as a raw material for a manufacturing process.
(k)
“Mixed paper” means acceptable paper items which are not separated by type, but are mingled and collected together. These items include white paper, colored paper, coated paper items, corrugated cardboard, boxboard, newspaper and inserts, magazines, catalogs, telephone directories, books, unwanted mail, and other clean, dry paper.
(l)
“Recyclables” means those materials in the solid waste stream which are collected, separated, processed, and returned to the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or product for reuse.
(m)
“Recycling” means any process by which materials are diverted from the solid waste stream and are collected, separated, processed, and returned to the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or product for reuse.
(n)
“Recycling plan” means a plan describing a program for source reduction and recycling.
(o)
“Scrap metal” means acceptable items consisting of metal and/or predominantly metal materials. These items include washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers, sinks, stoves, freezers, furnaces, hot water heaters, trash compactors, iron furniture, doors, cabinets, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, bikes, swing sets, aluminum lawn chairs, shower stalls, and disassembled metal sheds.
(p)
“Solid waste stream” means solid waste as defined in Section 48-1 of the Montgomery County Code from the point of generation to disposal.
(q)
“Sorted” means a category of recyclable materials which are further separated into sub-categories or groupings in preparation for recycling. For example, generators may separate paper by grade or type.
(r)
“Source separation” means the process of separating recyclables from the solid waste stream at the point of generation and placing them into containers or arranging them in a manner specified by the County for reuse or recycling.
(s)
“Unavailable” means non-existent.
(t)
“Unit” means individual housing unit or business unit.
(u)
“Waste reduction/source reduction” means reducing the amount of waste generated at the source or point of generation.
(v)
“Yard trim” means leaves, grass, garden trimmings, and brush.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.03.02 (2026)
48.00.03.02 Waiver from these Regulations, subject to the requirements of Section 48-3(c) of the Montgomery County CodeLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Director may grant temporary or permanent waivers from participating in the recycling program to individuals who are physically impaired and who are not reasonably able to undertake the activities required by this regulation.
(b)
The Director may also grant a temporary partial waiver for all generator categories for particular materials which would otherwise have to be recycled where markets for these materials are unavailable.
(c)
Persons or entities for whom compliance with 48.00.03.03 subsection (b) and subsection (c) herein would be an unreasonable hardship may apply to the Director for a temporary or permanent waiver in a manner prescribed by the Director.
(d)
For entities subject to recycling plan or report requirements, a request for a waiver must be submitted with the recycling plan and/or annual report. If the plan/report has already been filed, the request must accompany an amended plan/report. If the request for a waiver is denied, the plan and/or annual report must be resubmitted within 30 days from the date of denial, to include the materials for which a waiver was sought unless a plan and/or annual report on file already addresses those materials. Those persons or entities requesting a waiver must specify the materials requested to be waived from recycling requirements, the duration of the requested waiver, reason(s) for the request at the time they submit it, and include any documentation necessary to justify a waiver.
(1)
The Director must consider the following criteria in granting a waiver:
(A)
The unavailability of markets for the material identified;
(B)
Extreme financial hardship due to significant disparity between the costs of recycling an identified material and the costs of disposal of that material; or
(C)
The unavailability of an on-site or proximate off-site location to prepare and store materials for recycling.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.03.03 (2026)
48.00.03.03 Solid Waste, Waste Reduction and Recycle ProgramLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Single-family residential recycling program, including dwellings having 6 or fewer dwelling units.
(1)
Recycling services areas.
(A)
The entire County is a recycling service area for the collection of recyclable materials, including: mixed paper; commingled materials; yard trim; Christmas trees; scrap metals; and other materials designated by the Department through means including, but not limited to, posting on the Departmental website.
(B)
Recycling service sub areas are designated on a map maintained by the Department and available upon request. All residents provided County recycling service must recycle in accordance with these regulations, Chapter 48 of the Montgomery County Code (2014), as amended, and the schedule for their recycling service sub area maintained and publicized by the Division of Solid Waste Services.
(2)
Preparation of material for recycling collection.
(A)
Mixed paper. Mixed paper must be separated from other solid waste and placed in wheeled carts provided by the County, in paper bags, in small cardboard boxes or tied with string strong enough to support the weight of the bundle and prevent dispersion. The total weight of each bag, box or bundle must not exceed 45 gallons in volume and 60 pounds in weight. A County supplied wheeled cart does not have a weight limit and can have up to a 100 gallon capacity. Mixed paper contaminated by garbage or other putrescible material must not be included for recycling.
(B)
Commingled materials. All commingled materials must be separated from other solid waste and placed in a County approved container. Lids and tops which are acceptable for recycling must be separated from containers before being placed into an approved recycling container. Any loose food or liquid must be removed.
(C)
Yard trim. Grass and leaves must be placed in containers or large paper bags labeled “yard trim”. Containers or bags must not exceed 45 gallons in volume and 60 pounds by weight. Brush must not exceed 4 inches in diameter and 6 feet in length, and must be placed in labeled containers or paper bags or tied in bundles no greater than 36 inches in diameter. Plastic bags must not be used to contain any yard trim or Christmas trees. Christmas trees must have all ornaments and metal objects removed.
(3)
Solid Waste and Recycling Collection requirements..
(A)
Location. Materials for solid waste and recycling collection must be placed within 10 feet of the publicly maintained right- of-way closest to the dwelling. Materials must not be placed in a manner that interferes with parking or vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
(B)
Alternate location. Residents for whom placement in accordance with paragraph (A) would be a hardship may apply to the Director for permission to use an alternate location. The Director may set a time limit on any permission granted. Any container used at an approved alternate location must be identified, as provided by the Director, and must be visible from the publicly maintained right-of-way.
(C)
Time limit. Solid waste and recyclables prepared for disposal or recycling must be set out for collection no earlier than 5:00 p.m. before the designated day of collection, and no later than 7:00 a.m. on the designated day of collection. Recycling and solid waste containers must be removed from the collection location no later than 5:00 p.m. the day after that designated for collection.
(D)
Litter. Owners and occupants are responsible for keeping the area around all containers litter free.
(b)
Multi-family residential recycling program - Buildings with 7 or more dwelling units.
(1)
Applicability. This section is applicable to all generators, property owners, property managers, whether individuals or entities, and common ownership associations, including boards of condominium associations and cooperative housing projects (as those terms are defined in state law) of multi-family dwelling units that have 7 or more units (“multi-family entities”). This section is not applicable to facilities receiving collection as described in (a) or to businesses covered under (c).
(2)
Multi-family entities and residents must recycle. Materials which are required to be recycled are: cardboard; mixed paper; commingled materials; yard trim; Christmas trees; scrap metal items; and other materials designated by the Department through means including, but not limited to, posting on the Departmental website. Persons or entities covered by this section are encouraged to recycle any other materials for which there is a viable market.
(3)
Plan and report requirements.
(A)
Designation of responsible agent. Multi-family entities subject to this section must designate an agent responsible for carrying out the plan and report requirements of this section. In the case of multi-family dwelling units covered by a common ownership association, the association representative, as listed in the Office of Common Ownership Communities, is responsible. In the case of leased units or facilities, the property owner or representative, as listed with the Montgomery County Office of Landlord and Tenant Affairs or as confirmed through other sources, is responsible.
(B)
Waste reduction and recycling plan.
1. Who must submit. Multi-family entities having 101 or more units must submit a waste reduction and recycling plan demonstrating how the entity will recycle or reduce the amount of solid waste going to disposal facilities with the goal of reducing solid waste for disposal by at least 70% annually, by weight, for each facility. Multi- family entities having 100 or fewer units must submit a waste reduction and recycling plan demonstrating how the entity will recycle or reduce the amount of solid waste going to disposal facilities with the goal of reducing solid waste for disposal by at least 70% annually, by weight, within 60 days from receipt of a written request for a plan from the Department.
2. Contents of plan. The plan must be submitted electronically or on forms provided by the Department and must include, at a minimum: a description of the facility by type; name, address, and telephone number of contact person responsible for on-site recycling program; list of materials to be recycled; name and address of person/collection company providing recycling collection service; sites where materials are delivered; and description of waste reduction activities.
(C)
Annual report on waste reduction and recycling activities.
1. Who must submit. All multi-family entities having 101 or more units must prepare and submit to the Department, on or before February 1 of each year, an annual waste reduction and recycling report for each facility covering the previous calendar year. Multi- family entities having 100 or fewer units must prepare and begin submission of initial annual waste reduction and recycling reports within 60 days from receipt of a written request for reports from the Department. From that time forward, each year, all of these entities must prepare and submit to the Department on or before February 1 annual waste reduction and recycling reports covering the previous calendar year.
2. Contents of report. The annual report must be submitted electronically or on a form provided by the Department and must include tonnages of materials collected for recycling and for solid waste disposal, a description of the multi-family entity’s efforts to educate residents about its recycling program, and any changes from the approved recycling plan required under 48.00.03.03(b)(3)B(2) of this regulation. If recyclable materials are self-hauled to a recycling facility, the multi-family entity must obtain scale house tickets and provide these as documentation of quantity recycled for reporting requirements. In the event that scale house tickets are not obtainable, receipts or other proof of quantity recycled may be substituted. The annual report must also include a description of the multi-family entity’s efforts to educate tenants, residents and/or employees about its recycling program.
3. Review Process. Annual reports will be reviewed, field verified, and audited by the Department through on-site evaluation.
(4)
Certification. All reports and plans must be signed by a person authorized to bind the multi-family entity, and must certify that the information is correct to the best of his or her knowledge. Examples of authorized persons include the property owner or responsible agent.
(5)
Verification of information. Multi-family entities must maintain and make available, upon request, to the Department for inspection and copying during normal business hours, any contracts and invoices for collection and disposition of materials to be recycled for a period covering the most recent five (5) years. Contract prices and other such financial information may be deleted from the materials provided.
(6)
Containers. Containers for all required recyclable materials in adequate sizes and quantities must be placed in each location where trash containers/trash chutes are located, and must be clearly labeled to indicate the appropriate material(s) to be placed inside for recycling. All solid waste and recycling containers for the collection of solid waste and recyclable materials must be located within reasonable and convenient proximity to all dwelling units, and to any offices, clubhouses, recreation facilities, and other uses on-site as recommended by the Department. In addition, wherever vending machines dispensing products in recyclable packaging are located, recycling containers for those materials must be located in close and convenient proximity.
(7)
Property Owner of Multi-family Properties. Property owners of multi- family entities must make recycling collection service and storage space for recyclable solid waste available to tenants in compliance with these regulations and Section 48-24 of the Montgomery County Code.
(8)
Collectors Servicing Multi-Family Entities.
(A)
Collectors must collect separate from waste and deliver to a recycling facility materials that have been source separated from the solid waste stream, unless the recyclable materials are not acceptable. If a collector determines that the recyclable materials are not acceptable, then the collector must inform the generator or responsible agent either electronically or in writing using a form designated by the County, keep a copy on file, and send a copy to the Department. The collector must indicate the name of the property, name of the responsible agent notified, date, time, address, nature of the problem, and suggested remedy and specify a collector contact name and telephone number for additional information.
(B)
Collectors must provide a copy of their current Montgomery County Collector’s License to each customer at least once annually, and must keep a copy of such notice and the date provided to its customer in their business records. If a copy has not yet been provided and a customer requests one, the collector must provide the customer with a copy of its license within 3 business days.
(9)
Contract Services.
(A)
A multi-family entity, when contracting for collection service of recyclable materials must use a Licensed Collector with a valid and current license.
(B)
A multi-family entity contracting for collection services with a Licensed Collector must maintain for inspection a copy of the Licensed Collector’s license. A property manager or responsible agent must produce a copy of the license upon request by the Department within 3 business days.
(c)
Commercial recycling and waste reduction program - Generators/Businesses.
(1)
Business Size. For the purposes of this subsection (c), businesses are classified into the following size categories:
Large businesses. All businesses with 250 or more employees.
Medium-sized businesses. All businesses with 100-249 employees.
Small businesses. Businesses with fewer than 100 employees.
(2)
Applicability. This section applies to all generators and businesses, including property owners, property managers, whether individuals or entities, and common ownership associations, including boards of commercial condominium associations, which must recycle the materials described in 48.00.03.03(c)(3) herein. All businesses in Montgomery County must comply with these recycling regulations within 30 days of operating within the County.
(3)
Businesses and employees must recycle. Materials required to be recycled by businesses are: cardboard; mixed paper or sorted paper; commingled materials (which may be sorted); yard trim; Christmas trees; scrap metal items; and any other materials designated by the Department through means including, but not limited to, posting on the Departmental website. Businesses are encouraged to recycle any other materials for which there is a viable market.
(4)
Verification of information. Businesses must maintain, and make available to the Department for inspection and copying during normal business hours and upon request, any contracts and invoices for collection and disposition of materials to be recycled for a period covering the most recent five (5) years. Contract prices and other such financial information may be deleted from the materials provided.
(5)
Requirement for a waste reduction and recycling plan.
(A)
Applicability.
1. Large and medium-sized businesses. All large and medium-sized businesses must prepare a waste reduction and recycling plan demonstrating how the business will recycle or reduce the amount of solid waste going to disposal facilities with the goal of reducing solid waste for disposal by at least 70% annually, by weight.
2. Small businesses. Small businesses must prepare a waste reduction and recycling plan demonstrating how the business will recycle or reduce the amount of solid waste going to disposal facilities with the goal of reducing solid waste for disposal by at least 70% annually, by weight, within 60 days from receipt of a written request for a plan from the Department.
3. Property owner of multi-tenant facilities. Owners of multi-tenant facilities must file a waste reduction and recycling plan covering facilities in their entirety, and including information for all tenants, demonstrating how the businesses will recycle or reduce the amount of solid waste going to disposal facilities with the goal of reducing solid waste for disposal by at least 70% annually, by weight.
4. Multiple Business Locations. Each business required to submit a plan and/or report for multiple locations in the County may submit a single plan and/or report to cover multiple locations, or may submit an individual plan and/or report for each separate location demonstrating how the business will recycle or reduce the amount of solid waste going to disposal facilities with the goal of reducing solid waste for disposal by at least 70% annually, by weight, in compliance with these regulations. Any plan and/or report covering multiple locations must list each property address subject to it, and each location covered by the plan and/or report must maintain a copy of the plan and/or report on the premises.
5. Common ownership commercial properties. The governing body representing owners of a common ownership commercial property must submit a single plan which covers all businesses within that common ownership commercial property that are served by a commonly managed waste and recycling collection system. Any business served by a separate collection system must submit an individual plan covering that business. A plan must demonstrate how the business(es) will recycle or reduce the amount of solid waste going to disposal facilities with the goal of reducing solid waste for disposal by at least 70% annually, by weight. Each business covered by the plan must maintain a copy of the plan on the premises.
(B)
Plan updates. A business must update its plan if there are changes to the waste reduction and recycling activities of the business or if required as a result of revisions to these regulations.
(C)
Contents of plan. The waste reduction and recycling plan must be submitted electronically or on forms provided by the Department and must include the following:
1. A description of the business, including:
a. Name and address of the property owner and the reporting business.
b. Names of all entities affiliated with the business, including any parent and subsidiary business.
c. Number of full-time and part-time employees.
d. Number of square feet occupied by the business.
e. The activities conducted by the business.
2. A description of the business’ current solid waste generation, including:
a. Estimated tonnage of all solid waste produced.
b. Identification of recyclable solid waste defined in subsection (c)(3) above.
3. A description of the business’ waste reduction and recycling methods.
4. Name(s) of the person(s) responsible for coordinating recycling and waste reduction activities, preparing the annual report, and for responding to the Department on actions concerning implementation and enforcement of these regulations.
5. Name and telephone number of the licensed collector responsible for collecting the materials to be recycled and sites where materials are delivered.
(6)
Requirement for an annual report on waste reduction and recycling activities.
(A)
Applicability.
1. Large businesses. Each year all large-sized businesses must prepare and submit to the Department, on or before February 1, annual waste reduction and recycling reports covering the previous calendar year.
2. Medium-sized businesses. Each year, all medium-sized businesses must prepare and submit to the Department, on or before March 1, annual waste reduction and recycling reports covering the previous calendar year.
3. Small businesses. Small-sized businesses must prepare and begin submission of initial annual waste reduction and recycling reports within 60 days from receipt of a written request for reports from the Department. From that time forward, each year, all of these small businesses must prepare and submit to the Department, on or before March 1, annual waste reduction and recycling reports covering the previous calendar year.
4. Property owner of multi-tenant facilities. Owners of multi-tenant facilities must file annual waste reduction and recycling reports covering facilities in their entirety, and including information for all tenants. Each year, owners must prepare and submit to the Department, on or before March 1, annual waste reduction and recycling reports covering the previous calendar year.
5. Property owners in common ownership commercial properties. The governing body representing owners of a common ownership commercial property must submit a single waste reduction and recycling report which covers all businesses within that common ownership commercial property that are served by a commonly managed waste and recycling collection system. Any business within a common ownership commercial property served by a separate collection system must submit an individual report covering that business. Each year, the governing body and owners must prepare and submit to the Department, on or before March 1, annual waste reduction and recycling reports covering the previous calendar year.
(B)
Review Process. Annual reports will be reviewed, field verified and audited by the Department through on-site evaluation.
(C)
Contents of the report. The annual report must include the following information on waste reduction and recycling activities conducted between January 1 and December 31 of the previous calendar year:
1. Any change in the description of the business as submitted in the waste reduction and recycling plan or most recent annual report, including:
a. The purpose of, and activities conducted by, the business.
b. The number of full-time and part-time employees associated with the business.
c. The number of square feet occupied by the business.
2. Identification of the total annual tonnage of solid waste generated and the annual tonnage of each type of material being reduced or recycled.
3. Name and telephone number of the licensed collector responsible for collecting the materials to be recycled and sites where materials are delivered.
4. If recyclable materials are self-hauled to a recycling facility, the business must obtain scale house tickets and provide these as documentation of quantity recycled for reporting requirements. In the event that scale house tickets are not obtainable, receipts or other proof of quantity recycled may be substituted.
5. A description of the progress in waste reduction and reuse efforts undertaken by the business.
6. A description of the property owner’s, property management’s, business condominium association’s or business’ efforts to educate tenants and/or employees about its recycling program.
(D)
Certification. All reports and plans must be signed by a person authorized to bind the business, and must certify that the information is correct to the best of his/her knowledge. Examples of authorized persons include a corporate officer (President, Vice-President, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Operating Officer or their designee) or owner of the business.
(7)
Containers. The owner or operator of each business must place containers for all required recyclable materials in adequate sizes and quantities in each location where trash containers are located, and must clearly label each container to indicate the appropriate material(s) to be placed inside for recycling. All solid waste and recycling containers for the collection of solid waste and recyclable materials must be located within reasonable and convenient proximity to all buildings and other uses on-site as recommended by the Department. In addition, any business that sells or provides food or beverages in recyclable containers for on-site consumption must provide an adequate size and number of recycling containers for use by consumers, and wherever vending machines dispensing products in recyclable packaging are located, recycling containers for those materials must be located in close and convenient proximity.
(8)
Property owner of commercial properties and business condominium associations. Property owners must make recycling collection service and storage space for recyclable solid waste available to tenants in compliance with these regulations and Section 48-24 of the Montgomery County Code.
(9)
Collectors servicing commercial properties.
(A)
Collectors must collect, separate from waste and deliver to a recycling facility materials that have been source separated from the solid waste stream, unless the recyclable materials are not acceptable. If a collector determines that the recyclable materials are not acceptable then the collector must inform the generator or responsible agent either electronically or in writing using a form designated by the County, keep a copy on file, and send a copy to the Department. The collector must indicate the name of the business, name of the responsible agent notified, date, time, address, nature of the problem and suggested remedy and specify a collector contact name and telephone number for additional information.
(B)
Collectors must provide a copy of their current Montgomery County Collector’s License to each customer at least once annually, and must keep a copy of such notice and the date provided in their business records. If a copy has not yet been provided, and a customer requests one the collector must provide the customer with a copy of its license within 3 business days.
(10)
Contract Services. Businesses that contract for recycling collection service are required to use a Licensed Collector.
(A)
A business, regardless of employee size or type, when contracting for collection service of recyclable materials must use Licensed Collector with a valid and current license.
(B)
A business contracting for collection services with a Licensed Collector must maintain for inspection a copy of the Licensed Collector’s license. A property manager or responsible agent must produce a copy of the license upon request by the Department within 3 business days.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.03.04 (2026)
48.00.03.04 AdministrationLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Responsibilities of the Department.
(1)
Forms. The Department must prepare any forms, as appropriate, that assist multi-family dwellings with 7 or more units and businesses in meeting the requirements of these regulations.
(2)
Confidentiality. Subject to applicable law, the Department must maintain the confidentiality of any information required to be provided in these regulations that identifies markets or customers. The Department must not, unless required by law to do so, disclose this information to third parties other than in nonspecific summary form in general recycling and solid waste analyses. This requirement does not prohibit the Department from using this information in preparing a summary analysis of waste reduction and recycling activities in the County.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.03.05 (2026)
48.00.03.05 EnforcementLinkCopy Citation
These regulations may be enforced in accordance with Montgomery County Code (2014), as amended, Section 48-49.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.03.06 (2026)
48.00.03.06 ConstructionLinkCopy Citation
This regulation must be construed liberally to permit the Department to effectuate the purposes of Article V (recycling) of Chapter 48 of the Montgomery County Code (2014), as amended, and the policies of the County's Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.
COMCOR 48.00.04 Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Districts
COMCOR 48.00.04 Solid Waste Collection and Disposal DistrictsLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.04.01 (2026)
48.00.04.01 DefinitionsLinkCopy Citation
The terms used are as defined in Chapter 48 of the Montgomery County Code and as defined in this section:
(a)
"Independent Collection Contractor" means any collector or hauler licensed under Chapter 48 to transport solid waste who has been authorized by agreement with the County to collect solid waste from single and double family dwelling units and multiple group dwellings with fewer than seven units within the collection and disposal district.
(b)
"Independent Collection Contractor Authorization" means the authorization of a collector or hauler to collect solid waste on behalf of the County from single and double family dwelling units and multiple group dwellings with fewer than seven units within the collection and disposal district pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the collector or hauler and the County.
(c)
"Solid Waste Management Charge" means solid waste disposal charge plus recycling charge and recycling collection charge.
(d)
"Transfer Station" means the Montgomery County Transfer Station located in Derwood, Maryland.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.04.02 (2026)
48.00.04.02 Creation of SubdistrictsLinkCopy Citation
Under Council Resolution 12-944, the entire County became a solid waste collection and disposal district. This regulation hereby divides the countywide collection and disposal district into two subdistricts to be known as Subdistrict A and Subdistrict B.
(a)
Subdistrict A consists of the collection and disposal district as it existed on March 31, 1993, and as may be amended from time to time as areas within the County are included in or excluded from Subdistrict A.
(b)
Subdistrict B consists of the remainder of the County, exclusive of municipalities, that is not included within Subdistrict A.
(c)
A map showing Subdistricts A and B is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Any changes to Subdistrict A or B must be reflected on maps maintained in the Department of Environmental Protection.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.04.03 (2026)
48.00.04.03 Solid Waste CollectionLinkCopy Citation
Only the county or its contract agent may collect solid waste from single or double-family dwelling units or multiple-group dwellings comprised of no more than six dwelling units. The county and its contract agent are responsible for solid waste collection from the single and double-family dwelling units and multiple-group dwellings with fewer than seven dwelling units within the solid waste collection and disposal district.
(a)
Within Subdistrict A the County must provide, or cause to be provided, collection services one or more times per week. If the County provides, or causes to be provided, collection services one time per week for solid waste that is to be disposed of, and a resident desires more frequent collection for disposal, the County may authorize Independent Collection Contractors to provide additional collection services on behalf of the County. The Independent Collection Contractor may then enter into an agreement with a resident for additional collection beyond that which is otherwise provided.
(b)
Within Subdistrict B the County must provide, or cause to be provided, collection services one or more times per week. The County may provide collection services through an Independent Collection Contractor. The Independent Collection Contractor may enter into agreements with residents within Subdistrict B.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.04.04 (2026)
48.00.04.04 Solid Waste DisposalLinkCopy Citation
Solid waste that is collected from residences within the solid waste collection and disposal district is collected on behalf of the County and must be delivered to the Transfer Station. The County bills residences within the Collection and Disposal District for the Solid Waste Charge. Independent Collection Contractors will not be required to pay a tip fee at the Transfer Station provided that they are not in breach of the Independent Collection Contractor Authorization and must not, in any event, bill residences within the Collection and Disposal District for any portion of the Solid Waste Charge.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.04.05 (2026)
48.00.04.05 Application to be an Independent Collection ContractorLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Who may apply. Any company or person engaged in or to become engaged in the business of collecting solid waste as a licensed collector or hauler under Montgomery County Code 1984, as amended, section 48-19 may apply to be an Independent Collection Contractor. Only licensed collectors may be Independent Collection Contractors, provided that the person or company has not had a Memorandum of Understanding for Independent Collection Contractor Authorization terminated for default within the preceding twelve months and further provided that the collector is not in default of payment of any charges billed at the Transfer Station.
(b)
How to apply. To become an Independent Collection Contractor, a collector must submit to the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection a completed and executed Memorandum of Understanding for Independent Collection Contractor Authorization. The Memorandum of Understanding must not be modified unless such modifications have been approved by the Department of Environmental Protection and the County Attorney's Office. Upon execution of the Memorandum of Understanding by the Director of the Department of Environmental Protection, the collector will become an Independent Collection Contractor authorized to collect solid waste on behalf of the County from residences included in the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal District in accordance with the terms of the fully executed Memorandum of Understanding.
(d)
Effective Date. Effective August 31, 1993, any collector who desires to collect solid waste for disposal from residences within Subdistrict B of the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal District must submit an executed Memorandum of Understanding for Independent Collection Contractor Authorization.
(e)
Term. Provided that a collector is operating under a valid license issued under Montgomery County Code 1984 as amended, section 48-19, an Independent Collection Contractor Authorization is valid for one year from the date of execution of the Memorandum of Understanding by both the Independent Collection Contractor and the County, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.04.06 (2026)
48.00.04.06 Prohibition Against Commingling of WasteLinkCopy Citation
Solid waste generated at residences within the Countywide Collection and Disposal District must not be commingled with solid waste generated by or at any other source. In addition to remedies available for breach of the Memorandum of Understanding, if an Independent Collection Contractor delivers a load of solid waste from residences within the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal District which is commingled with solid waste from sources outside of the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal District, the County may take enforcement action available for breach of County law or regulation.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.04.07 (2026)
48.00.04.07 Notice to CustomersLinkCopy Citation
All collectors within the County collecting solid waste from residences within Subdistrict B of the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal District must provide the following notices to their customers, as stated below, or with equivalent alternative language acceptable to the Department of Environmental Protection.
For existing customers the collectors must by August 31, 1993, notify residences within Subdistrict B of the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal District.
EFFECTIVE WITH THE 1994 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1993, YOUR HOUSEHOLD IS INCLUDED IN SUBDISTRICT B OF THE COUNTY'S SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL DISTRICT. EXCEPT FOR THE COLLECTION SERVICE PROVIDED BY OUR COMPANY, YOU WILL PAY FOR ALL SOLID WASTE SERVICES WITH YOUR TAX BILL. THIS REDUCES OUR COSTS BECAUSE AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1993, THE COUNTY WILL NO LONGER CHARGE OUR TRUCK A DISPOSAL FEE. THE COUNTY IS REQUIRING US TO ASSURE YOU THAT OUR BILLING COSTS TO YOU DO NOT INCLUDE ANY COUNTY DISPOSAL FEES. THE IMPACT OF THIS CHANGE ON YOUR BILL WILL BE: (fill in statement of billing impact).
For new customers prior to commencement of service:
YOUR HOUSEHOLD IS INCLUDED IN SUBDISTRICT B OF THE COUNTY'S SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL DISTRICT. EXCEPT FOR THE COLLECTION SERVICE PROVIDED BY OUR COMPANY, YOU PAY FOR ALL SOLID WASTE SERVICES WITH YOUR TAX BILL. THIS REDUCES OUR COSTS BECAUSE THE COUNTY DOES NOT CHARGE OUR TRUCK A DISPOSAL FEE. WE ARE REQUIRED BY THE COUNTY TO ASSURE YOU THAT OUR BILLING COSTS TO YOU DO NOT INCLUDE ANY COUNTY DISPOSAL FEES.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.04.08 (2026)
48.00.04.08 EnforcementLinkCopy Citation
This regulation may be enforced in accordance with Montgomery County Code 1984 as amended, section 48-30.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.04.09 (2026)
48.00.04.09 SeverabilityLinkCopy Citation
If any portion of this regulation is found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this regulation will remain in effect.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.04.10 (2026)
48.00.04.10LinkCopy Citation
This regulation must be construed liberally to permit the department to effectuate the purposes of Chapter 48 and the County's Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan including council resolution 12-944.
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COMCOR 48.00.05 Collection, Transportation, and Disposition of Solid Waste
COMCOR 48.00.05 Collection, Transportation, and Disposition of Solid WasteLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.05.01 (2026)
48.00.05.01 DefinitionsLinkCopy Citation
The terms used are as defined in Chapter 48 of the Montgomery County Code, and as may be amended, and as defined in this section:
(a)
“Acceptable for Disposal” means solid waste excluding recyclables which is otherwise appropriate for handling at a solid waste acceptance facility.
(b)
“Recyclables” means materials of the type required to be recycled pursuant to any regulation issued under Chapter 48.
(c)
“Disposal Facility” means the Montgomery County Transfer Station or any location operated by the County which accepts solid waste for disposal.
(d)
“Recycling Facility” means a facility which is able to accept and process recyclable materials in accordance with customary standards and applicable law.
(e)
“Registration” means, for the purposes of this regulation, a permit issued for a vehicle authorized to transport or collect solid waste.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.05.02 (2026)
48.00.05.02 CollectionLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Collectors must separately collect waste set out for disposal from materials set out in separate containers for recycling collection. If the same vehicle is used to collect both types of waste (e.g. split body) then the separation must be maintained during collection, transportation and off-loading at respective Disposal and Recycling Facilities.
(b)
Any Collector who observes, or reasonably should have observed, recyclables in solid waste that have been set out for disposal must, notify the customer responsible by mailing notice of the problem to the customer on the same or following business day and on the same day mail a copy of the customer notice to the Department. In lieu of mailing copies to the Department, collectors having credit accounts with the Department may file electronic reports using their billing account on the Department’s web site in a format specified by the Department for that purpose, but only if the collector transmits the electronic notice no later than the next business day following the date of the incident and provided that the collector retains paper copies of electronic notices for inspection by the County for at least three years at the collector’s place of business. Each such notice under this paragraph, whether written or electronically transmitted, must be in a format designated by the Department, indicate the service location, name of the responsible agent notified, date of the offending observation, specific type of recyclables observed, suggested remedy, and a collector contact name and phone number for additional information.
(c)
Collectors must not collect recyclables observed, or which should reasonably have been observed, to be mixed in with trash set out for disposal without posting the notices as described above.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.05.03 (2026)
48.00.05.03 Disposal of RecyclablesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Haulers, collectors and other persons must deliver solid waste acceptable for disposal only to disposal facilities.
(b)
Haulers, collectors and other persons must not deliver solid waste acceptable for disposal to any recycling facility.
(c)
Haulers, collectors and other persons must deliver recyclables acceptable for recycling only to recycling facilities.
(d)
No hauler, collector or other person, may deliver for disposal to any solid waste acceptance facility any solid waste that is acceptable for recycling.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.05.04 (2026)
48.00.05.04 Recyclable Waste Banned from Disposal at County Solid Waste Acceptance FacilityLinkCopy Citation
(a)
All loads brought to a County acceptance facility may be subject to inspection.
(b)
Collectors who deliver for disposal recyclables mixed in with a load of material otherwise acceptable for disposal, must, immediately upon request, identify to the transfer station attendant the name(s) and corresponding service location(s) it will be sending notices to under 48.00.05.02(b), above related to the subject load.
(c)
At any time during its collection or off-loading activities, upon the request of the Director, collectors must immediately provide an accurate and legible list of all customer locations from which waste was collected for the loan carried at the time of the request.
(d)
In addition to any other requirements herein, haulers and collectors delivering solid waste for disposal to the County Transfer Station in open-top roll off boxes, must accurately declare to the scale house attendant if the load originated from a construction, demolition, renovation or land clearing project site. The method of declaration shall be as specified by the Department.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.05.05 (2026)
48.00.05.05 ConfidentialityLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as may be necessary to investigate and bring enforcement actions against the collector and its customers, the Department shall make reasonable efforts to preserve the confidentiality of customer lists and other information of a proprietary nature received from a collector provided herein if requested by the collector in order to prevent the disclosure of proprietary information to disinterested third parties.
(b)
Nothing herein shall prohibit the Department from using any information obtained from the operation of this regulation in preparing a summary analysis or for the purposes of assisting the County in identifying potential sources of recyclables delivered in loads of solid waste otherwise acceptable for disposal.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.05.06 (2026)
48.00.05.06 Enforcement and Effective DatesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
These regulations shall take effect immediately upon adoption except that no fines may be assessed for violations of 48.00.05.02(b), 48.00.05.02(c), 48.00.05.03(c), 48.00.05.03(d), 48.00.05.04(b), and 48.00.05.04(c) for a period of one year from the date this regulation takes effect. Fines may be assessed for all other provisions of this regulation immediately upon adoption.
(b)
In addition to any other relief under the Code or these regulations that may be available, compliance with these regulations is a condition of registration issued under Section 48-20 of the County Code. Violations of these regulations may, in the Director’s discretion, provide a basis for revocation, suspension or non-renewal of registration.
(c)
These regulations may be enforced in accordance with Montgomery County Code 1994, as amended, Section 48-49.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.05.07 (2026)
48.00.05.07 ConstructionLinkCopy Citation
This regulation must be construed liberally to permit the Department to effectuate the purposes of Chapter 48 of the Montgomery County Code (1994), as amended, the policies of the County’s Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, and Council Resolution 15-608.
COMCOR 48.00.06 Memorandum of Understanding for Solid Waste Licenses
COMCOR 48.00.06 Memorandum of Understanding for Solid Waste LicensesLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.06.01 (2026)
48.00.06.01 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
The definitions in Chapter 48 of the Montgomery County Code are incorporated herein. The following phrases are defined below:
(a)
“District” means the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal District, which includes all unincorporated areas of the County.
(b)
“Independent Collection Contractor” means any Collector licensed under Chapter 48 to transport solid waste that has been authorized by agreement with the County to provide Residential Collection within the District.
(c)
“Independent Collection Contractor Authorization” means a memorandum of understanding entered into between a Collector and the County authorizing a Collector to provide Residential Collection within the District on behalf of the County.
(d)
“Residential Collection” means refuse collection from single and two-family dwellings and from multifamily buildings with fewer than seven (7) dwelling units.
(e)
“Solid Waste Charge” means a charge established under Section 48-32(b)(1).
(f)
“Transfer Station” means the Montgomery County Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station located in Derwood, Maryland.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.06.02 (2026)
48.00.06.02 Creation of Subdistricts.LinkCopy Citation
This regulation hereby divides the District into two subdistricts to be known as Subdistrict A and Subdistrict B.
(a)
Subdistrict A consists of those areas of the District where the County or its contractor provides Residential Collection.
(b)
Subdistrict B consists of those areas of the District that are not included within Subdistrict A.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.06.03 (2026)
48.00.06.03 Solid Waste Collection.LinkCopy Citation
Only the County or its Independent Collection Contractor may provide Residential Collection in the District.
(a)
Within Subdistrict A, the County must provide, or cause to be provided, Residential Collection one or more times per week. If the County provides, or causes to be provided, Residential Collection one time per week, and a resident desires more frequent collection, an Independent Collection Contractor may provide additional Residential Collection services on behalf of the County. Only an Independent Collection Contractor may enter into an agreement with a resident for additional collection beyond that which is otherwise provided.
(b)
Within Subdistrict B, the County must provide, or cause to be provided, Residential Collection one or more times per week. The County may provide Residential Collection through an Independent Collection Contractor. Only an Independent Collection Contractor may provide Residential Collection in Subdistrict B.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.06.04 (2026)
48.00.06.04 Solid Waste DisposalLinkCopy Citation
Solid waste that is collected from residences within the District is collected on behalf of the County. The County bills residences within the District under Section 48-32(b)(3). Independent Collection Contractors will not be required to pay a Solid Waste Charge at the Transfer Station provided that they are not in breach of the Independent Collection Contractor Authorization and must not bill residences within the District for any portion of the Solid Waste Charge.
The Maryland Department of the Environment issues a Refuse Disposal Permit for the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station. This permit lists certain waste materials that the County is prohibited from accepting. The Independent Collection Contractor must properly handle, transport and dispose of any such prohibited waste materials, regardless of their origin or type, and must not deliver such materials to the Transfer Station. The Independent Collection Contractor must pay all costs that the County incurs to remove prohibited waste materials that the Independent Collection Contractor delivers to the Transfer Station.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.06.05 (2026)
48.00.06.05 Application to be an Independent Collection ContractorLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Who may apply. Any company or person engaged in or to become engaged in the business of collecting solid waste as a licensed collector under Section 48-19 of the Montgomery County Code 2004, as amended, may apply to be an Independent Collection Contractor provided that the person or company has not had a Memorandum of Understanding for Independent Collection Contractor Authorization terminated for default within the preceding twelve months and further provided that the collector is not in default of payment of any charges billed at the Transfer Station. Only a licensed collector may be an Independent Collection Contractor.
(b)
How to apply. To become an Independent Collection Contractor, a collector must submit to the Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services a completed and executed Memorandum of Understanding for Independent Collection Contractor Authorization. Upon execution of the Memorandum of Understanding by the collector and the Chief of the Division of Solid Waste Services, the collector will become an Independent Collection Contractor authorized to collect solid waste on behalf of the County from certain residences in the District in accordance with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding.
(c)
Term. Provided that a collector is operating under a valid license issued under Section 48-19 of the Montgomery County Code 2004, as amended, an Independent Collection Contractor Authorization is effective on the date of execution of the Memorandum of Understanding by both the Independent Collection Contractor and the County and remains in effect unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.06.06 (2026)
48.00.06.06 Prohibition Against Commingling of WasteLinkCopy Citation
Solid waste generated at residences within District must not be commingled with recyclables or with solid waste generated by or at any other source. In addition to remedies available for breach of the Memorandum of Understanding, if an Independent Collection Contractor delivers a load of solid waste from residences within the District which is commingled with recyclables or with solid waste from sources outside of the countywide collection and disposal district, the County may take any enforcement action authorized by County law or regulation.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 48.00.06.07 (2026)
48.00.06.07 AdministrationLinkCopy Citation
The County may, in its discretion, terminate the Memorandum of Understanding upon forty-five (45) days written notice to the Independent Collection Contractor.
If any portion of this regulation is found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this regulation will remain in effect.
This regulation must be construed liberally to permit the department to effectuate the purposes of Chapter 48, the County’s Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, and Council Resolution 12-944.
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-4 Authority of Council to Regulate and Control Collection of Solid Waste - Denial and Revocation - Regulations
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-4 Authority of Council to Regulate and Control Collection of Solid Waste - Denial and Revocation - RegulationsLink
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-5 Permit Required to Collect or Dispose of Solid Waste - Regulations
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-5 Permit Required to Collect or Dispose of Solid Waste - RegulationsLink
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-8 Authority to Establish Service Districts and Disposal Facilities - Regulations
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-8 Authority to Establish Service Districts and Disposal Facilities - RegulationsLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § COMCOR 48.08.01 Recycling Center Access (2026)
COMCOR 48.08.01 Recycling Center AccessLinkCopy Citation
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § COMCOR 48.08.02 System Benefit Charge (2026)
COMCOR 48.08.02 System Benefit ChargeLinkCopy Citation
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § COMCOR 48.08.03 System Benefit Charges - Residential Waste Estimates (2026)
COMCOR 48.08.03 System Benefit Charges - Residential Waste EstimatesLinkCopy Citation
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-8A Establishment of Solid Waste Management District; Systems Benefit Charge - Regulations
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-8A Establishment of Solid Waste Management District; Systems Benefit Charge - RegulationsLink
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-11 Dumping Garbage or Solid Waste on Land of Another, or Into Another’S Container(S), or Upon Any Public Highway; Penalty - Regulations
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-11 Dumping Garbage or Solid Waste on Land of Another, or Into Another’S Container(S), or Upon Any Public Highway; Penalty - RegulationsLink
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-19 Licensing of Collectors and Haulers - Regulations
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-19 Licensing of Collectors and Haulers - RegulationsLink
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-24 Storage and Removal - Regulations
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-24 Storage and Removal - RegulationsLink
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-25 Permits and Licenses Issued Under Chapter - Expiration; Transfer - Regulations
Article I. In General, Sec. 48-25 Permits and Licenses Issued Under Chapter - Expiration; Transfer - RegulationsLink
Montgomery County Code Chapter 48, Article I. In General, Sec. 48-26 Permits and Licenses Issued Under Chapter - Fees - Regulations
Montgomery County Code Chapter 48, Article I. In General, Sec. 48-26 Permits and Licenses Issued Under Chapter - Fees - RegulationsLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § COMCOR 48.26.01 Licensing and Permitting Fees for Solid Waste Collectors and Haulers (2026)
COMCOR 48.26.01 Licensing and Permitting Fees for Solid Waste Collectors and HaulersLinkCopy Citation
Montgomery County Code Chapter 48, Article I. In General, Sec. 48-29 Solid Waste Collection Districts - Regulations
Montgomery County Code Chapter 48, Article I. In General, Sec. 48-29 Solid Waste Collection Districts - RegulationsLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § COMCOR 48.29.01 County Solid Waste Collection Subdistricts (2026)
COMCOR 48.29.01 County Solid Waste Collection SubdistrictsLinkCopy Citation
Article Ii. Solid Waste Service Charges, Sec. 48-32 Imposition; Amount; Exemptions - Regulations
Article Ii. Solid Waste Service Charges, Sec. 48-32 Imposition; Amount; Exemptions - RegulationsLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § COMCOR 48.32.01 Solid Waste Disposal (2026)
COMCOR 48.32.01 Solid Waste DisposalLinkCopy Citation
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § COMCOR 48.32.02 Solid Waste Disposal - Public Drop Off Areas (2026)
COMCOR 48.32.02 Solid Waste Disposal - Public Drop Off AreasLinkCopy Citation
Article V. Recycling, Sec. 48-47 Recyclable Solid Waste Program - Regulations
Article V. Recycling, Sec. 48-47 Recyclable Solid Waste Program - RegulationsLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § COMCOR 48.47.01 Leaf Vacuuming District (2026)
COMCOR 48.47.01 Leaf Vacuuming DistrictLinkCopy Citation
Article V. Recycling, Sec. 48-47 Recyclable Solid Waste Program - Regulations
Article V. Recycling, Sec. 48-47 Recyclable Solid Waste Program - RegulationsLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § COMCOR 48.47.02 Solid Waste and Recycling (2026)