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Council reviews state‑driven office‑building recycling plan; staff to consider plastic‑bag handling language

Howard County Council · May 11, 2026
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Summary

CB6 and CR10 would add office-building recycling requirements to the county solid‑waste master plan in response to state law (SB370). DPW explained required recycling plans; hearing included discussion about how plastic bags and non‑recyclable items are handled.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works briefed the council on CB6 and CR10, which would amend the Solid Waste Master Plan to implement a state requirement that owners of office buildings at or above a size threshold prepare and submit building recycling plans. DPW said plans must show tenant outreach, maps of recycling receptacles, collection frequency, contractor…

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