On March 5, MACo Legal and Policy Counsel Les Knapp, Cecil County Solid Waste Division Chief Pete Bieniek, and Harford County Recycling Deputy Director Tom Hilton testified in opposition to SB 799, a proposed…
During the General Assembly session of 2013, a substantial debate arose on the subject of "zero waste" – a global term incorporating multiple policy goals for improved disposition of municipal…
A recently introduced bill, SB 799, would require each county to achieve an ambitious "zero waste" goal over an extended timeline, by gradually increasing the state's required recycling rate targets,…
MACo will consider legislation (SB 799 / HB 1266) at its February 27 Legislative Committee meeting that would require counties to move to a "zero waste" policy. As introduced, the bills would…
MACo is proud to introduce Maryland Environmental Service as a bronze-level partner in our Corporate Partner Program. Founded in 1970 by the Maryland General Assembly and Governor, Maryland Environmental Service…
An article in The Carroll County Times reports that Carroll County has confirmed a list of speakers for their upcoming solid waste forum, scheduled on February 28. Most members of…
MACo President and Howard County Executive Ken Ulman was the keynote speaker at the 17th Annual Environmental Legislative Summit on January 25. The Summit is sponsored by a consortium of environmental…
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