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

DNREC to hold another public information meeting

May 9 on universal recycling in Delaware 

DOVER (April 21, 2011) – DNREC’s Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Branch will hold the latest in a series of public meetings May 9 in Middletown to provide information and answer questions on Delaware’s new Universal Recycling Law. The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Appoquinimink Library, 651 N. Broad St., Middletown.

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, signed by Governor Jack Markell on June 8, 2010, 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 a recycling bin and 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 began offering the service this month and more are planning to offer the service prior to the deadline.

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.

Vol. 41, No. 161