Md. Code Regs. 21.11.07.14

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 21.11.07.14 - Recycle Services - Electronic Products

A. In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Certified e-Stewards recycler" means a recycler of electronic products that has successfully completed the e-Stewards certification program created by the Basel Action Network;

(2) "Electronic product" means a product acceptable for recycling by:

(a) A certified e-Stewards recycler;

(b) An R2-certified recycler; or

(c) A recycler of electronic products that meets nationally-recognized and consensus-based guidelines, standards, and systems for recycling that are approved by the Department of the Environment in consultation with the Department of General Services.

(3) "R2-certified recycler" means a recycler of electronic products that is certified in the R2 practices standards that are maintained by R2 Solutions.

C. Beginning October 1, 2014, when procuring a services contract for electronic-products recycling, a State unit shall award the contract to a recycler of electronic products who:

(1) Is R2 or e-Stewards certified; or

(2) Meets nationally-recognized and consensus-based guidelines, standards, and systems for recycling that are approved by the Department of the Environment in consultation with the Department of General Services.

Md. Code Regs. 21.11.07.14

Regulations .14 effective 41:8 Md. R. 473, eff.4/28/2014