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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1014. Annual reporting requirements; submission of plan. [Repealed]

§ 8–1014. Annual reporting requirements; submission of plan. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 15, 36 DCR 595; Sept. 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-178, § 3(g), 41 DCR 5205; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3414.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-160, July 20, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1015. Tire recycling fee. [Repealed]

§ 8–1015. Tire recycling fee. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 16, 36 DCR 595; May 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-117, § 8(b), 41 DCR 524; Sept. 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-178, § 3(h), 41 DCR 5205; May 9, 1995, D.C. Law 11-12, § 2(a), 42 DCR 1265; Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-110, § 63, 43 DCR 530; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 15, 44 DCR 1271; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9098, 58 DCR 6226; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3415.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-807.01, § 8-905, § 8-1011, § 8-1015.01, § 8-1017.01, § 8-1022, and § 8-1057.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 19-21, in subsec. (f), substituted “for the purposes set forth in subsection (a)(1) of this section. Any monies not expended at the end of a fiscal year shall revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia” for “to fund recycling activities in the District, no more than 25% of which shall go to fund the recycling educational and promotional activities of the Environmental Planning Commission”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendments of section, see § 7(b) of the Illegal Dumping Enforcement Emergency Act of 1993 (D.C. Act 10-89, August 4, 1993, 40 DCR 6074) and § 7(b) of the Illegal Dumping Enforcement Congressional Recess Emergency Act of 1993 (D.C. Act 10-138, November 1, 1993, 40 DCR 7741).
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 of the Recycling Fee and Illegal Dumping Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-269, July 7, 1994, 41 DCR 4669).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3 of Solid Waste Disposal Fee Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-32, April 19, 2007, 54 DCR 4083).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 7(b) of Illegal Dumping Enforcement Temporary Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-62, November 20, 1993, law notification 40 DCR 8455).
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Recycling Fee and Illegal Dumping Temporary Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Law 10-191, October 1, 1994, law notification 41 DCR 6934).
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 11-12, the “D.C. Recycling Fee and Illegal Dumping Amendment Act of 1995”, see Mayor’s Order 95-89, June 22, 1995.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1016. Information clearinghouse. [Repealed]

§ 8–1016. Information clearinghouse. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 17, 36 DCR 595; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3416.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-160, July 20, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1017. Enforcement. [Repealed]

§ 8–1017. Enforcement. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 18, 36 DCR 595; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3417.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-226, the “D.C. Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-160, July 20, 1989.
Delegation of Authority Under the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988 and the Litter Control Administration Act of 1985, see Mayor’s Order 2008-157, November 20, 2008 ( 55 DCR 12539).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1017.01. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 8–1017.01. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 18a; as added Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 804, 42 DCR 3684; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3417.1.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of section, see § 504 of the Omnibus Budget Support Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-44, April 28, 1995, 42 DCR 2217) and § 804 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1018. Rules. [Repealed]

§ 8–1018. Rules. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 20, 36 DCR 595; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3418.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-1007, § 8-1008, and § 8-1017.
Editor's Notes
Approval in part and disapproval in part of proposed rules: Pursuant to Resolution 8-102, the “District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act Proposed Rules Approval and Disapproval Resolution of 1989”, effective October 10, 1989, the Council approved in part and disapproved in part the proposed rules issued pursuant to the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988.
Pursuant to Resolution 8-201, the “District of Columbia Solid Waste Management & Multi-Material Recycling Act Proposed Amendments to Rules Approval & Disapproval Resolution of 1990”, effective February 9, 1990, the Council approved in part and disapproved in part the proposed rules issued pursuant to the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988.
Approval and disapproval of amendments to rules: Pursuant to Resolution 8-228, the “District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act Proposed Mayoral Amendments to Rules Approval & Disapproval Resolution of 1990”, effective June 8, 1990, the Council approved, in part, and disapproved, in part, the proposed Mayoral amendments to the rules issued pursuant to the District of Columbia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988.
Recycling Rules Amendment Conditional Approval Resolution of 1992: Pursuant to Resolution 9-231, effective May 22, 1992, the Council conditionally approved the proposed rules to amend the recycling regulations and corresponding schedule of fines.
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1019. Minimum recycled content percentage requirements. [Repealed]

§ 8–1019. Minimum recycled content percentage requirements. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 22; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-208, § 2, 37 DCR 8458; July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-130, § 2(a), 39 DCR 4054; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 19(a), 40 DCR 6311; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3419.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-1020, § 8-1021, and § 8-1022.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1020. Minimum recycled content reporting requirements. [Repealed]

§ 8–1020. Minimum recycled content reporting requirements. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 23; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-208, § 2, 37 DCR 8458; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3420.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-1019 and § 8-1022.01.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1021. Application for exemption and hearing procedure. [Repealed]

§ 8–1021. Application for exemption and hearing procedure. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 24; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-208, § 2, 37 DCR 8458; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3421.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-1022.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1022. Minimum recycled content surcharge. [Repealed]

§ 8–1022. Minimum recycled content surcharge. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 25; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-208, § 2, 37 DCR 8458; July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-130, § 2(b), 39 DCR 4054; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3422.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1022.01. Establishment of a Recycled Newspaper Fiber Content Advisory Task Force. [Repealed]

§ 8–1022.01. Establishment of a Recycled Newspaper Fiber Content Advisory Task Force. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 25a; as added July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-130, § 2(c), 39 DCR 4054; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3422.1.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10 - Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 8–1023. Minimum recycled content rules. [Repealed]

§ 8–1023. Minimum recycled content rules. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-226, § 26; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-208, § 2, 37 DCR 8458; July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-130, § 2(b), 39 DCR 4054; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 19(c), 40 DCR 6311; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 301(g), 61 DCR 9971.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3423.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-1021.
References in Text
The “Newsprint Recycling Amendment Act of 1992,” referred to in (a), is D.C. Law 9-130.
Editor's Notes
For present law, see Chapters 10B and 10C of this title.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.02. Sustainable solid waste management hierarchy

§ 8–1031.02. Sustainable solid waste management hierarchy.
To the maximum extent practicable, the District shall direct its solid waste management policies and diversion activities in the following order of priority:
(1) Source reduction and reuse;
(2) Recycling or composting of solid waste, or conversion of compostable solid waste into biofuel; and
(3) Landfill or incineration of solid waste.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 102, 61 DCR 9971.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.03b. Glass separation and recycling

§ 8–1031.03b. Glass separation and recycling.
(a) By January 1, 2022, the Mayor shall establish a collection point in the District for waste collectors to bring source-separated glass for transfer to a glass recycling facility.
(b) Once the collection point required by subsection (a) of this section is established, the Mayor shall impose a fee for the disposal of glass sufficient to cover the costs of maintaining the glass collection point and transporting the glass to a glass recycling facility, which shall be deposited into the Solid Waste Disposal Cost Recovery Special Account established under § 1-325.91.
(c) Beginning January 1, 2024, the Mayor may, by rule, require certain private collection properties that dispose of a high volume of glass containers to separate and store all recyclable glass containers and arrange for hauling source-separated glass to a glass recycling facility or collection point for recycling.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 103b; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(c), 68 DCR 00068.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.03c. Collection, storage, and processing of waste tires. [Not Funded]

§ 8–1031.03c. Collection, storage, and processing of waste tires. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Feb. 25, 2010, D.C. Law 20-154 § 103c; as added Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-333, § 3(b), 70 DCR 1524.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-333: § 9 of D.C. Law 24-333 provided that the creation of this section by § 3(b) of D.C. Law 24-333 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.04a. Requirements for District facilities and agencies

§ 8–1031.04a. Requirements for District facilities and agencies.
(a) All District facilities and agencies shall:
(1) Separate waste in accordance with § 8-1031.03 and provide adequate waste collection service in accordance with § 8-1031.04; and
(2) Maximize diversion of waste from landfill or incineration, including through promotion of reduction, reuse, repair, donation, recycling, and composting, including donating reusable goods to the maximum extent practicable.
(b) Each agency shall designate a person responsible for compliance with this chapter. The designated person shall ensure that employees and janitorial staff are annually trained on source separation requirements, consistent with the training program established under § 8-1031.03, and that all recycling, composting, and trash receptacles are provided as required.
(c) DPW shall annually collect information from each agency on how it is satisfying the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section and include a summary in the annual report required by § 8-1031.13, including a list of the persons designated pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.
(d) District agencies shall maximize the purchase of Environmentally Preferable Products or Services, as that term is defined in § 2-351.04(30).
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 104a; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(e), 68 DCR 00068.)
Applicability
Section 7203 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(e) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Section 7203 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(e) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(e) of D.C. Law 23-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.06. Collector registration

§ 8–1031.06. Collector registration.
(a) A collector shall register with the Office of Waste Diversion before operating in the District in accordance with this section.
(b) The Office of Waste Diversion shall issue registrations annually for collectors and vehicles engaged in the collection and transportation of solid waste in the District. No collector registration shall be issued unless a collector:
(1) Certifies that recyclable or compostable materials source separated as required by this chapter shall be delivered to a recycling or composting facility, as appropriate;
(2) Provides a list of all vehicles used to collect solid waste in the District, including any information the Office of Waste Diversion requires about the vehicles; and
(3) Beginning on October 1, 2016, has submitted the annual report required under § 8-1031.05(b) for the previous year.
(c) The Mayor may establish separate registration procedures or requirements for collectors and vehicles based upon the type of solid waste collected or transported.
(d) The Mayor shall establish registration fees to offset the costs of administering this chapter.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 106, 61 DCR 9971.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.07. Office of Waste Diversion

§ 8–1031.07. Office of Waste Diversion.
There is established an Office of Waste Diversion ("Office") within the Department of Public Works. The duties of the Office shall include:
(1) Coordinating and supervising the implementation of the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Implementing source separation education and outreach programs for public collection properties and private collection properties developed pursuant to §§ 8-1031.03(f) and 8-1031.08, in coordination with SWEEP;
(3) Supervising and developing a system to respond to citizen inquiries about mandatory source separation;
(4) Serving as a liaison between the District and neighboring jurisdictions in developing regional waste reduction and diversion campaigns;
(5) Implementing policies developed by the Interagency Waste Reduction Working Group for reducing the generation of solid waste in the District and increasing the District's solid waste diversion rate;
(6) Publishing annually on its website the reports issued to the Council pursuant to § 8-1031.13; and
(7) Registering all collectors and vehicles engaged in the collection or transportation of solid waste in accordance with § 8-1031.06.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 107, 61 DCR 9971; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(g), 68 DCR 00068.)
Applicability
Section 7203 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by §2(g) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Section 7203 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by §2(g) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-211 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(g) of D.C. Law 23-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.08. Interagency Waste Reduction Working Group

§ 8–1031.08. Interagency Waste Reduction Working Group.
(a) There is established an Interagency Waste Reduction Working Group ("Working Group") that shall regularly evaluate the District's solid waste management and diversion activities and policies, and sustainable waste management and diversion practices, policies, and techniques that could be established in the District. The purpose of the Working Group shall be to advise and guide the Mayor, the Council, and the Office of Waste Diversion on sustainable solid waste management and waste diversion policy in the District in accordance with the sustainable solid waste management hierarchy established in § 8-1031.02.
(b) The Working Group shall be composed of at least 7 members selected by the Mayor from District agencies that have expertise and experience in solid waste management, environmental policy development, and implementation of public waste diversion programs, including, at a minimum, DPW and DOEE.
(c) The Working Group shall, at a minimum:
(1) Advise the Office of Waste Diversion in the implementation of policies, outreach, and enforcement techniques that have the potential to reduce the generation of solid waste in the District and increase the District's solid waste diversion rate;
(2) Develop a zero waste plan for the District outlining steps the District can take to achieve at least an 80% waste diversion rate;
(3) Design and ensure the development of education and outreach programs with purpose of reducing the generation of solid waste and increasing the waste diversion rate in the District;
(4) Design and guide the development of educational materials reflecting the District's source separation requirements;
(5) Ensure that the educational materials developed pursuant to this section are updated at least every 5 years and upon the addition of a new source separation requirement;
(6) Ensure issuance and accuracy, to the maximum extent practicable, of the reports and studies required by § 8-1031.13; and
(7) Meet at least quarterly to fulfill the requirements of this section and to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs established pursuant to this section.
(d) The source separation education materials developed pursuant to subsection (c)(4) of this section shall be placed on the DPW and DOEE websites and posted in public places where these kinds of materials are customarily placed.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 108, 61 DCR 9971; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6032(b), 63 DCR 10775.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.09. Enforcement training

§ 8–1031.09. Enforcement training.
The Mayor shall ensure that training designed for employees who enforce the District's waste laws and regulations addresses the requirements of this chapter and the policies established by the Interagency Waste Reduction Working Group pursuant to secti§ 8-1031.08.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 109, 61 DCR 9971.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.10. Contract and licensing authority

§ 8–1031.10. Contract and licensing authority.
(a) The Mayor may enter into a contract or agreement for a period not to exceed 10 years for:
(1) Solid waste collection, disposal, and diversion services;
(2) The operation of recycling buy-back centers, composting facilities, and intermediate processing facilities for the collection, storage, processing, and disposition of source separated recyclable or compostable materials; and
(3) The marketing and sale of recyclable and compostable materials.
(b) The Mayor may purchase or lease any equipment necessary to facilitate the marketing and sale of recycling or compostable materials.
(c) The Mayor may issue grants to universities, nonprofit institutions, and businesses to promote sustainable waste management and diversion practices, policies, and techniques, including solid waste research, collection, marketing, and other services.
(d)(1) The Mayor may designate, select, or acquire, by purchase, a site or sites that are suitable for the purpose of solid waste disposal or diversion.
(2) The Mayor may acquire a site or sites that are suitable for the purpose of solid waste disposal or diversion through condemnation, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 16.
(3) The Mayor shall submit a proposed site to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed site, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed site shall be deemed approved.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 110, 61 DCR 9971; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(h), 68 DCR 00068.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.11. Solid waste disposal [and transfer] and reduction fees

§ 8–1031.11. Solid waste disposal [and transfer] and reduction fees.
(a) The Mayor shall impose:
(1) A fee on the [disposal or transfer] of solid waste at a solid waste disposal facility owned by the District sufficient to cover the costs of operating, maintaining, and improving the solid waste facilities. Beginning January 1, 2023, the minimum fee for transfer at District-owned solid waste facilities shall be $13.38 per ton. Revenue from this fee shall be deposited in the Solid Waste Disposal Cost Recovery Fund established under § 1-325.91;
(2) A surcharge on the disposal of solid waste at the District's solid waste disposal facilities of, at a minimum, $2 per ton. Revenue from this surcharge shall be deposited in the Solid Waste Diversion Fund established by § 8-1031.12; and
(3) A surcharge on the disposal of recycling at a solid waste disposal facility owned by the District where the recycling load exceeds a contamination threshold determined by the Mayor. Revenue from this surcharge shall be deposited into the Solid Waste Diversion Fund established by § 8-1031.12.
(b) The Mayor may impose a fee on a public collection property owner; provided, that:
(1) The Mayor provides the Council with an analysis of the feasibility and expected economic outcomes of implementing the fee;
(2) Any rules or regulations implementing the fee shall be approved by the Council; and
(3) The fee is proportional to the amount of trash generated at the property.
(c) Failure to comply with this section may result in an assessment of twice the amount of the fee or surcharge due.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 111, 61 DCR 9971; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(i), 68 DCR 00068; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 6062(b), 68 DCR 010163.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6062(b) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.12. Solid Waste Diversion Fund

§ 8–1031.12. Solid Waste Diversion Fund.
(a) There is established as a special fund the Solid Waste Diversion Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Department of Public Works in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(b) Revenue from the following sources shall be deposited in the Fund:
(1) Thesurcharges established under § 8-1031.11(a)(2) and (3);
(2) Any money in the District Recycle Program Fund as of February 26, 2015; and
(3) Other funds designated by the Mayor.
(c) Money in the Fund shall be used to offset the cost of developing new and additional methods of solid waste diversion in the District.
(d) The money deposited into the Fund, and interest earned, shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 112, 61 DCR 9971; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(j), 68 DCR 00068.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.12b. On-Site Composting

§ 8–1031.12b. On-Site Composting.
Owners of commercial and residential properties in the District may engage in composting on the property; provided, that the composting is conducted in a manner that does not:
(1) Promote the development, attraction, or harborage of vectors; or
(2) Create a public nuisance.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 112b; as added July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-146, § 2(b), 65 DCR 5984; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 6062(c), 68 DCR 010163; July 12, 2022, D.C. Law 24-147, § 146, 69 DCR 003386.)
Applicability
Section 7036 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 22-146 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-146 has been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-146: § 4 of D.C. Law 22-146 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 22-146 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6062(c) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.12c. On-site organic processing system acquisition grant program

§ 8–1031.12c. On-site organic processing system acquisition grant program.
(a) There is established a grant program, to be administered by DPW, to financially assist a business or nonprofit organization in the lease or purchase of an on-site organic processing system, such as an in-vessel composter or aerobic digester.
(b) Grants shall be awarded on a competitive basis.
(c) DPW may audit the accounts of a grantee receiving a grant under this section up to 3 years following the award of the grant.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 112c; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(k), 68 DCR 00068.)
Applicability
Section 7135 of D.C. Law 24-167 amended section 6(a) of D.C. Law 23-211 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 2(k) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 7203 of D.C. Law 24-45 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(k) of D.C. Law 23-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore the creation of this section has not been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 7203 of D.C. Act 24-159 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(k) of D.C. Law 23-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore the creation of this section has not been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(k) of D.C. Law 23-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.12d. Donation and Reuse Program

§ 8–1031.12d. Donation and Reuse Program.
(a) There is established a Donation and Reuse Program ("Program"), to be administered by DOEE, to reduce needless waste and increase diversion of reusable material, including edible food, from landfills and incineration through donation or reuse.
(b) The Program shall, in coordination with non-governmental organizations:
(1) Develop or promote public-facing technology platforms for direct donation coordination and to facilitate exchange of used and surplus materials;
(2) Perform public education and outreach on avoiding single-use products and encouraging reusable items;
(3) Increase public awareness of and access to opportunities for reuse and donation;
(4) Support and expand the District's reuse infrastructure, including through site donation drop-off, Fix-It clinics, and non-governmental donation facilities; and
(5) Prepare for and respond to emergency situations that result in surges of unsolicited donations in partnership with non-governmental donation facilities.
(c) DOEE may issue competitive grants to community organizations and businesses to further the objectives of this section.
(d) On an annual basis, the Program shall provide a report to the Mayor and the Council describing its activities in the previous year to meet the requirements of this section and provide recommendations on how to further increase donation and reuse in the District.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 112d; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(k), 68 DCR 00068.)
Applicability
Section 7203 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(k) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Section 7203 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by §2(k) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(k) of D.C. Law 23-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.12e. Variable rate pricing study and pilot. [Not Funded]

§ 8–1031.12e. Variable rate pricing study and pilot. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 112e; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(k), 68 DCR 00068.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 7203 of D.C. Law 24-45 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(k) of D.C. Law 23-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore the creation of this section has not been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 7203 of D.C. Act 24-159 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(k) of D.C. Law 23-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore the creation of this section has not been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-211 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(k) of D.C. Law 23-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.12f. Recycling of disposable plastic bags, plastic film, and plastic shipping products

§ 8–1031.12f. Recycling of disposable plastic bags, plastic film, and plastic shipping products.
(a) Beginning January 1, 2024, a covered retail establishment that offers disposable plastic bags to consumers shall:
(1) Make available to consumers a receptacle to collect disposable plastic bags, plastic film, and plastic shipping products for recycling; and
(2) Recycle disposable plastic bags, plastic film, and plastic shipping products collected in the receptacle.
(b) Receptables required by this section shall be located within the covered retail establishment or within 100 feet of the covered retail establishment's main entrance, in a location that is easily accessible and clearly visible to consumers and accompanied with signage stating that the receptacle is for the collection of disposable plastic bags, plastic film, and plastic shipping products for recycling.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a covered retail establishment to accept disposable bags, film, or shipping products made from materials other than plastic, that are not able to be recycled, or that are soiled or wet.
(d) On or before January 1, 2023, the Department of Public Works shall publish on its website information on where and how retail establishments may send disposable plastic bags, plastic film, and plastic shipping products to be recycled.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 112f; as added Feb. 23, 2023, D.C. Law 24-253, § 2(c), 69 DCR 14691.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10A - Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery › § 8–1031.13. Reporting requirements

§ 8–1031.13. Reporting requirements.
(a) On February 28, 2016, and annually thereafter, the Mayor shall provide a solid waste diversion update to the Council that shall include, at a minimum:
(1) The total tonnage of solid waste collected in the District, from both private collection and public collection properties;
(2) A breakdown of the total tonnage reported in paragraph (1) of this subsection by the individual tonnage of solid waste that was collected for delivery to recycling, composting, landfill, incineration, and any other waste processing or disposal facilities;
(3) The names, locations, and tonnage of solid waste delivered to the recycling, compost, landfill, incineration, and other waste processing or disposal facilities;
(4) A calculation of the District's solid waste diversion rate for the previous year;
(5) A calculation of the District's per-capita solid waste generation for the previous year;
(6) A summary of efforts made by District agencies and facilities to meet the requirements of §§ 8-1031.04 and 8-1031.04a and (b), broken down by agency, including:
(A) A description of each agency's waste collection services;
(B) The name of the designated person responsible for compliance at each agency; and
(C) All activities each agency has taken in the preceding year in furtherance of §§ 8-1031.04 and 8-1031.04a and (b); and
(7) A description of the Mayor's waste diversion goals for the remainder of the calendar year, including specific targets, plans for meeting those targets, and planned waste diversion programs.
(b) On January 31, 2018, and every 4 years thereafter, the Mayor shall issue a waste characterization study describing solid waste generation, collection, recycling, composting, diversion, and management in the District.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 113, 61 DCR 9971; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-211, § 2(l), 68 DCR 00068.)
Applicability
Section 7203 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by §2(l) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Section 7203 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed the applicability provision of section 4 of D.C. Law 23-211 that impacted this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by §2(l) of Law 23-211 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-211: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-211 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(l) of D.C. Law 23-211 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10B - Extended Manufacturer Responsibility for Electronic Waste › § 8–1041.02. District covered electronics waste diversion goal

§ 8–1041.02. District covered electronics waste diversion goal.
In implementing this chapter, the District shall strive to divert at least 80% of covered electronic equipment waste, estimated based on best available information, to be generated in the District annually from landfill or incineration through recycling or reuse by 2032, and to ensure electronics manufacturer responsibility for the recycling of covered electronic equipment waste.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 116, 61 DCR 9971.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10B - Extended Manufacturer Responsibility for Electronic Waste › § 8–1041.04. Registration and shortfall fees

§ 8–1041.04. Registration and shortfall fees.
(a)(1) A manufacturer that sold less than 100 units of covered electronic equipment in the District in the previous calendar year shall be exempt from paying an annual registration fee.
(2) For an individual manufacturer that sold at least 100 units but less than 250 units of covered electronic equipment in the District in the previous calendar year, the individual manufacturer's application for registration under § 8-1041.03 shall be accompanied by a registration fee of $500.
(3) For an individual manufacturer that sold 250 or more units of covered electronic equipment in the District in the previous calendar year, the manufacturer's application for registration under § 8-1041.03 shall be accompanied by a registration fee of $1,000.
(4) A partnership's application for registration under § 8-1041.03 shall be accompanied by a registration fee in the amount of the sum of its member manufacturers' registration fees, or $10,000, whichever is less.
(5) A representative organization's application for registration under § 8-1041.03 shall be accompanied by a registration fee in the amount of $10,000.
(6) A manufacturer participating in a partnership or representative organization shall be exempt from paying an individual annual registration fee.
(b) Beginning January 1, 2017, if a manufacturer or partnership did not comply with § 8-1041.05(a)(1) or § 8-1041.05(a)(2) in the previous calendar year, the manufacturer's or partnership's application for registration under § 8-1041.03 shall be accompanied by a shortfall fee. The shortfall fee shall be determined by multiplying the difference of the weight of covered electronic equipment collected and recycled or reused by the manufacturer or the partnership and the manufacturer's minimum collection share by $0.30 or the sum of the partnership's member manufacturers' minimum collection shares by $0.30.
(c) The Mayor may increase the fees and modify the fee structures established by this section through rulemaking.
(d) Fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the Product Stewardship Fund established by § 1-325.381.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 118, 61 DCR 9971; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6032(e), 63 DCR 10775; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 6003(b), 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6003(b) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6003(b) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10B - Extended Manufacturer Responsibility for Electronic Waste › § 8–1041.06. Agency responsibilities

§ 8–1041.06. Agency responsibilities.
(a) Beginning January 1, 2015, the Mayor shall work with any interested manufacturers, partnerships, or representative organizations to identify District properties that could be utilized for ongoing collection opportunities or collection events.
(b) Upon approval of a manufacturer, partnership, or representative organization registration, the Mayor shall provide information on an appropriate public website about the available electronic recycling opportunities in the District, including collection sites and collection events. The website shall also include the definition of covered electronic equipment, the proper methods for disposal of covered electronic equipment, the proper methods for disposal of noncovered equipment, and links to relevant portions of manufacturers' websites. The Mayor may fulfill this requirement by providing a link to a website managed by a third party that contains the required information.
(c) If the District chooses to receive collection or recycling services from a manufacturer, partnership, or representative organization established under this chapter for covered electronic equipment waste collected by the District, the District shall not charge the manufacturer, partnership, or representative organization for the cost of collection services and shall offer the manufacturer, partnership, or the representative organization the covered electronic equipment at no cost. Nothing in this chapter require a manufacturer, partnership, or representative organization to provide recycling services for covered electronic equipment waste collected by the District.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 120, 61 DCR 9971.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10B - Extended Manufacturer Responsibility for Electronic Waste › § 8–1041.07. Disposal ban

§ 8–1041.07. Disposal ban.
(a) Beginning January 1, 2018, no person in the District shall knowingly dispose of covered electronic equipment or subassemblies of covered electronic equipment as solid waste in the District except through recycling programs or other methods approved by the Mayor.
(b) Beginning January 1, 2017, no manufacturer shall dispose of covered electronic equipment as solid waste in the District except through recycling programs or other methods approved by the Mayor.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 121, 61 DCR 9971.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 10B - Extended Manufacturer Responsibility for Electronic Waste › § 8–1041.08. Confidential information and trade secrets

§ 8–1041.08. Confidential information and trade secrets.
Information submitted to the Mayor pursuant to this chapter may be designated by the Mayor as confidential upon a showing of good cause by the person submitting the information. Except as otherwise provided by law or court order, information the Mayor deems confidential may be used only by the Mayor, the Mayor's agents and employees, other District agencies, and, as authorized by the Mayor, the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
(Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-154, § 122, 61 DCR 9971.)