§ 6051. Findings; intent. In furtherance of the determination long established in § 6450 of this title that “the reduction of solid waste disposal and recovery of usable materials from solid waste are matters of extreme importance in minimizing the environmental impact of solid waste disposal through landfilling” and that it “is in the public […]
§ 6052. Definitions. Notwithstanding any definitions in Chapter 60 or 64 of this title to the contrary, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this subchapter unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) “Authority” means the Delaware Solid Waste Authority. (2) “Beverage” means any mineral waters (but not including […]
§ 6053. Universal recycling. The goal of universal recycling is to create an economy of scale wherein a dramatic increase in Delaware’s diversion of recyclables occurs in the most cost effective manner achievable while simultaneously creating job opportunities and significantly reducing Delaware’s rate of waste disposal. Universal recycling shall be implemented in accordance with the […]
§ 6054. Delaware Recycling Fund. (a) There shall be established in the State Treasury and in the accounting system of the State a special fund to be known as the Delaware Recycling Fund (“the Fund”). (b) The following revenue shall be deposited into the Fund: (1) As specified in § 2912 of Title 30, the […]
§ 6055. Recycling Grants and Low Interest Loan Program. (a) There is hereby established a competitive Recycling Grants and Low Interest Loan Program (the “Program”) to assist persons engaged in the business of collecting, transporting, processing, or marketing recyclable materials with the implementation of: (1) Source-separated recyclables collection and processing programs with emphasis on start-up […]
§ 6056. Adopting diversion goals and reporting requirements. It is the intent of the General Assembly that implementation of the requirements of this subchapter reduce the amount of nonhazardous solid waste currently deposited in landfills in this State by maximizing the recovery of recyclable materials. In order to do so, it will be necessary for […]
§ 6057. Beverage containers — Findings, intent, prohibitions. (a) The General Assembly hereby finds that beverage containers are a valuable recyclable material and a major source of nondegradable litter in this State and that the collection and disposal of this litter and solid waste constitutes a great financial burden for the citizens of this State; […]
§ 6058. Establishment, composition and responsibility of the Recycling Public Advisory Council. (a) There is hereby established a Recycling Public Advisory Council (the “Council”). The Council shall be composed of 16 members who shall be appointed by the Governor as follows: (1) One member from the Department; (2) One member from the Authority; (3) One […]
§ 6059. Enforcement, civil and administrative penalties. (a) Whoever violates this subchapter, or any rule or regulation promulgated there under, or any order of the Secretary, shall: (1) For the first conviction, be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500 for each day of violation; (2) For each subsequent conviction for the same […]
