Section 9-1706 - Recycling plan for State government. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-1706. Recycling plan for State government.
 

(a)  In general.- The Office of Recycling, in cooperation with the Department of General Services and other State agencies, shall develop a recycling plan that reduces by recycling the amount of the solid waste stream generated for disposal by the State government by at least 20 percent or to an amount that is determined practical and economically feasible, but in no case may the amount to be recycled be less than 10 percent. 

(b)  System for recycling aluminum, glass, paper and plastic.- By July 1, 2010, the recycling plan under subsection (a) of this section shall include a system for recycling aluminum, glass, paper, and plastic generated for disposal by the State government, including the placement of collection bins in State-owned or State-operated office buildings in locations in the State where it is determined to be practical and economically feasible. 

(c)  Implementation.- By January 1, 2012, each State agency and unit of State government shall implement the recycling plan required under this section. 
 

[1988, ch. 536; 1989, ch. 5, § 1; 1993, ch. 569; 2009, ch. 408.]