Maryland § 4-127
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-127, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-127.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Recyclable materials” means those materials that:
(i) Would otherwise become solid waste for disposal in a refuse disposal system; and
(ii) May be collected, separated, or processed and returned to the marketplace in the form of raw materials or products.
(3) “Recycling” means any process in which materials that would otherwise become solid waste are collected, separated, or processed and returned to the marketplace in the form of raw materials or products.
(b) This section applies only in Prince George’s County.
(c) The Prince George’s County Board of Education shall develop and implement a recycling program for all facilities under the jurisdiction of the county board.
(d) In developing the recycling program under subsection (c) of this section, the county board shall address:
(1) The recyclable materials to be separated;
(2) The strategy for the collection, processing, marketing, and disposition of recyclable materials;
(3) The strategy for the collection, processing, and disposition of the polystyrene trays used in public school cafeterias; and
(4) Methods for promoting and determining compliance with the recycling program.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-127
What does Maryland Code § 4-127 cover?
Section 4-127 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 4-127?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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