Statewide law
Maryland organic waste law
Maryland's law covers large food residual generators: anyone making 1 ton/week or more within 30 mi, since Jan 2024.
At a glance Statewide law
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- The law
- HB 264 (2021), Env. § 9-1724.1, COMAR 26.04.13
- Who’s covered
- Large food residual generators
- Thresholds and key dates
- 1 ton/week (since Jan 2024) within 30 mi
- Local rules
- Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, Baltimore: county programs (no business/multifamily duty confirmed)
01 / Our job
What Melly’s handles
- Which rules apply to each of your Maryland locations
- File the paperwork for you
- Set up pickup or a compliant hauler
- Keep your records current so you are ready if an inspector asks
✦ Where this comes from
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Last checked October 14, 2026. Laws change. If something here looks out of date, tell us.
These are plain-English summaries for general information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official source.
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