2000.1 The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for the separation, collection, and recycling in the District of Columbia of newspaper, office paper, yard waste, metals, glass and other commodities as determined by the Mayor. Responsibility for implementing the regulations of this chapter has been delegated to the Director, Department of Public Works (hereafter referred to as the "Director").

2000.2 The Director or a designee may issue tickets and levy fines in accordance with the provisions of D.C. Law 6-100, the Litter Control Administration Act of 1985, as amended, D.C. Code §6-2901 et seq. (1995 Repl. Vol.). Furthermore, the Director has the authority to refuse to collect or dispose of any solid waste that is not separated as required by this chapter, in accordance with the provisions of D.C. Code §6-3417 (1995 Repl. Vol.).

2000.3 The Director or a designee shall be provided access to premises within the District of Columbia in accordance with the provisions of D.C. Code §6-2903(b) (1995 Repl. Vol.).

2000.4 In the event of any violation of, or failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter, 21 DCMR §700.7 shall apply.

2000.5 Metal products (such as toys, lawn furniture, cooking utensils, appliances) and glass products (such as mirrors, windows, and vases) shall not be placed into recycling containers for collection.

2000.6 Containers of household hazardous wastes (such as paint, insecticide, poisons, and aerosol sprays) shall not be placed into recycling containers for collection.

AUTHORITY: Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is the D.C. Solid Waste Management and Multi-Material Recycling Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-226, D.C. Code §§6-2901 et seq. and 6-3401 et seq. (1995 Repl. Vol.); §412 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 790. Pub.L. 93-198 D.C. Code §1-227(a) (1992 Repl. Vol.).

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 7470, 7471 (October 2, 1992).

HISTORICAL NOTE: Prior to October 2, 1992, the Department of Public Works published Final Rulemakings at 36 DCR 8075 (November 24, 1989); at 37 DCR 1526 (March 2, 1990); and at 37 DCR 6822 (October 26, 1990).