The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is seeking public comments by Dec. 14 on the state’s draft Universal Recycling guidance and reporting forms. Businesses engaged in recycling activities are encouraged to review the draft forms found on DNREC's website and provide written comments.
Draft guidance and reporting forms were developed by DNREC for businesses that collect, process and market recycling materials.
Starting in 2011, business are required to use DNREC's reporting form to record and report the type and quantity of recyclables managed, the method of collection and the recycling facilities used. To comply with the required guidance and reporting forms, businesses are encouraged to make adjustments to their internal data collection or recording procedures prior to the beginning of the new year.
Businesses engaged in recycling activities are required to develop an annual Recycling Activity Report and submit it to the DNREC by Feb. 15 of the following year. The first Recycling Activity Report is due Feb. 15, 2012.
The Delaware Solid Waste Recycling Law, referred to as the Universal Recycling Law, established annual reporting requirements in order to determine the state's annual recycling diversion rate and whether diversion goals are being met.
Written comments can be submitted via email, fax or mail. Comments should be submitted through the following methods: by email to James.Short@state.de.us, by fax to (302-739-5060), Attention: James Short, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Branch, or by mail to: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Branch, 89 Kings Hwy., Dover, DE 19902. Attn: James Short.
Delaware Agency Seeks Comments on Draft Universal Recycling Guidance and Reporting Forms
Agency has set a deadline of Dec. 14 for comments.