§ 21-149.03. Recycling; special events.

(a)

(1)

This section applies to any special event that:

(i)

Includes temporary or periodic use of a public street, publicly owned site or facility, or public park;

(ii)

Serves food or drink; and

(iii)

Is expected to have 100 or more persons in attendance.

(2)

Applicants requesting to use a public facility are required to indicate the name and address of the responsible party or responsible parties for the special event, and other information as deemed necessary by the Department of the Environment.

(b)

(1)

In addition to any other conditions required as part of a special events or other permit, the applicant of a special event shall:

(i)

Provide a recycling receptacle immediately adjacent to each trash receptacle at the special event;

(ii)

Ensure that all recycling receptacles are clearly distinguished from trash receptacles by color or signage; and

(iii)

Ensure that all recyclable materials deposited into recycling receptacles at the special event are collected and disposed of for recycling.

(2)

The Department of the Environment shall require the applicant of a special event that provides for recycling to report to the County on recycling activities in a manner determined by the Department.

(c)

The recycling required under subsection (b) of this section shall be carried out in accordance with the Recycling Plan required under § 9-1703 of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

(d)

A person that violates subsection (b) or (c) of this section is subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $500 for each day on which the violation exists.

(e)

An enforcement unit, inspector, officer, or official of the County may conduct inspections of a special event location to enforce subsection (b) and (c) of this section. Department of the Environment inspectors shall inspect at least twelve (12) special events each year to review for compliance with this section. Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement inspectors shall enforce the County's litter ordinance in at least twelve (12) special events each year.

(f)

At the discretion of the Director of the Department of the Environment, inspectors may issue warnings for a first time offense.

(g)

Any penalties collected under subsection (d) of this section shall be paid to the County and shall be deposited into the County's Solid Waste Fund.

(CB-8-2017)