(a) There is a voluntary statewide waste diversion goal of 60% by the year 2020.
(b) There is a voluntary statewide recycling goal of 55% by the year 2020.
(c) The goals in subsections (a) and (b) of this section may be accomplished through the cooperative efforts of waste generators, State agencies, local governments, the waste industry, the recycling industry, environmental groups, boards of education, and other interested parties.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 17 - Office of Recycling
Part I - General Administration
Section 9-1703 - County Recycling Plans; Reduction in Volume of Waste
Section 9-1704 - Inability to Achieve Reduction of Solid Waste Stream
Section 9-1705 - County Reports
Section 9-1706 - Recycling Plan for State Government
Section 9-1706.1 - Statewide Goals for Recycling Rates and Waste Diversion