D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-2002

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

Rule 21-2002 - PREPARING PAPER, PAPERBOARD, AND CARDBOARD FOR COLLECTION

2002.1

Owners and occupants shall separate paper, paperboard, and cardboard from their general household solid waste and set it out for recycling.

2002.2

Paper, paperboard, and cardboard shall be placed in recycling bins approved by the Director or in bins of a similar size and shape and with similar handles. These materials may be placed in the same recycling bin as metal food and beverage containers, glass food and beverage containers, and plastic containers placed out for recycling.

2002.3

Contaminated or soiled paper, paperboard, or cardboard shall not be separated from general household waste and shall not be placed out for recycling purposes.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-2002

Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 7470, 7472 (October 2, 1992); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 11962, 11963 (December 17, 2010)

21 DCMR § 2002 is formerly entitled, "Preparation of Newspaper for Collection."

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.