§ 9–1713
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-1713 (2026)
Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 17. Office of Recycling
§ 9–1713LinkCopy Citation
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.