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

DNREC to hold public information meetings June 7 (Harrington)
and June 15 (Wilmington) on universal recycling in Delaware

DOVER (May 19, 2011) – DNREC’s Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Branch will hold the next in a series of public information meetings June 7 in Harrington and June 15 in Wilmington to provide information and answer questions on Delaware’s new Universal Recycling Law.

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 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.

The June 7 public meeting will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Price Community Center on Dorman Street in Harrington. 

The June 15 public meeting will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Brandywine Hundred Library on Foulk Road in Wilmington.

Vol. 41, No. 194