# Environment (GEN)

## Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities

### Subtitle 17. Office of Recycling

#### Section 9-1713

(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 Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)