MassDEP adds CHARM scoring tier and clarifies RDP verification rules

Apr 2, 2026

MassDEP expanded CHARM scoring in the Recycling Dividends Program (RDP), added a one‑point CHARM option, clarified required items and verification (Beyond the Bin listings), and reiterated the pizza‑box guidance for outreach materials.

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection staff said the Recycling Dividends Program (RDP) for Spring 2026 includes a new CHARM scoring tier and clarified verification requirements for several categories.

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