Contact: Michael Globetti, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902.

DNREC to hold public meetings on Universal Recycling
throughout the state on March 22, 23, 28 and 29

DOVER (March 8, 2011) – DNREC’s Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Branch will hold four public meetings this month to provide information and answer questions on the new Universal Recycling Law (Senate Bill 234) signed by Governor Markell on June 8, 2010.

The new law establishes a comprehensive statewide system of recycling that with full implementation will include effective and convenient recycling programs for every Delaware residence and business. The law is structured to maximize recycling rates and diversion of waste and is expected to support and stimulate job growth and new businesses.

By Sept. 15, 2011, waste haulers will provide single stream (all recyclables mixed in one container) recycling collection services to every single family residential customer and to bars and restaurants that provide on-premise sales. Some waste haulers will provide this service beginning in April. 

Single stream recycling collection services will be provided by waste haulers to multi-family residential customers by Jan. 1, 2013; and by Jan. 1, 2014, all commercial businesses will participate in a comprehensive recycling program.

The meeting locations, dates and times are:

Tuesday, March 22  
(6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
Lewes Public Library
Railroad Avenue & Adams St.
Lewes, DE 19958

Wednesday, March 23
(6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
DNREC Auditorium
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901 

Monday, March 28
(6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
Bear Library
101 Governor’s Place
Bear, DE 19701

Tuesday, March 29
(6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club
310 Virginia Avenue
Seaford, DE 19973

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