D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-2000

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 21-2000 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

2000.1

The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for the separation, collection, and recycling in the District of Columbia of newspaper, office paper, yard waste, metals, glass, paperboard, cardboard, plastics, and other recyclables.

2000.2

The Director or a designee may issue tickets and levy fines in accordance with the provisions of D.C. Law 6-100, the Litter Control Administration Act of 1985, as amended, D.C. Code § 6-2901 et seq. (1995 Repl. Vol.). Furthermore, the Director has the authority to refuse to collect or dispose of any solid waste that is not separated as required by this chapter, in accordance with the provisions of D.C. Code § 6-3417 (1995 Repl. Vol.).

2000.3

The Director or a designee shall be provided access to premises within the District of Columbia in accordance with the provisions of D.C. Code § 6-2903(b) (1995 Repl. Vol.).

2000.4

Each day on which a violation occurs shall be a separate offense and the penalties described in this section shall apply to each separate offense.

2000.5

Metal products (such as toys, lawn furniture, cooking utensils, appliances) and glass products (such as mirrors, windows, and vases) shall not be placed into recycling containers for collection.

2000.6

Containers of household hazardous wastes (such as paint, insecticide, poisons, and aerosol sprays) shall not be placed into recycling containers for collection.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-2000

Prior to October 2, 1992, the Department of Public Works published Final Rulemakings at 36 DCR 8075 (November 24, 1989); at 37 DCR 1526 (March 2, 1990); and at 37 DCR 6822 (October 26, 1990); Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 7470, 7471 (October 2, 1992); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 11962 (December 17, 2010).

Authority: The Director of the Department of Public Works, pursuant to the authority set forth in sections 18 and 20 of the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988, effective March 16, 1989 (D.C. Law 7-226; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-1017 and 8-1018) , section 8(b)(3) of the District of Columbia Litter Control Administration Act of 1986, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-100; D.C. Official Code § 8-807(b)(3)) , and Mayor's Order 2008-157 dated November 20, 2008.