Charles County property owners and community managers: simplify apartment recycling compliance while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling program aligns with Maryland Environment Article requirements and Charles County’s implementation framework to reduce contamination and lift NOI — all with a turnkey service.
Across Charles County — including Waldorf, St. Charles, White Plains, Bensville, Bryans Road, Pomfret, Potomac Heights, Rock Point, Benedict, Cobb Island, Bryantown, Hughesville, Bel Alton, Nanjemoy, Welcome (and other unincorporated areas), plus the incorporated towns of La Plata, Indian Head, and Port Tobacco Village — apartment/condo properties with 10+ dwelling units must provide recycling under Maryland law.
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Increase ancillary income and retention with a visible sustainability amenity.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep recycling reduces overflow and contamination.
- Code-Backed Program: State mandate for multifamily recycling (Md. Env. §9-1711) implemented through the County’s recycling plan and guidance.
- Local & State Alignment: Compatible with Md. Env. §9-1711 (10+ units) and Md. Env. §9-1703 (county recycling plans), plus the County’s Apartment & Condominium Recycling (ABCR).
At a Glance: Charles County, MD
- Jurisdiction: Charles County (3 incorporated municipalities — La Plata [county seat], Indian Head, Port Tobacco Village — and extensive unincorporated communities such as Waldorf).
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling for apartments/condos (state law).
- Applicability Threshold:
- Recycling: 10+ dwelling units — owner/manager must provide recycling service (Md. Env. §9-1711).
- County Implementation: County ABCR guidance; requirements carried out under the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan.
- Required Minimum Materials: Metal containers, plastic containers, glass containers, and paper (per County ABCR guidance).
- Reporting: County may require annual reporting of multifamily recycling activities (authorized under state law; referenced by County ABCR page).
- References: Charles County — ABCR Guidance · Charles County Solid Waste Mgmt. Plan (2022–2031) · Md. Env. §9-1711 · Md. Env. §9-1703 · MDE Residential Recycling Analysis (2025, PDF) · MD State Archives — Charles Co. Municipalities
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Provide Recycling (State Mandate) | If your property has 10+ dwelling units, you must provide recycling service (collection & removal for further recycling). | Md. Env. §9-1711 |
| ☑ Confirm Materials & Signage | Collect at minimum: metal, plastic, glass containers, and paper. Provide clear labels and resident education to reduce contamination. | County ABCR Guidance |
| ☑ Align with County Plan | Operate your program consistent with the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan and any County-requested reporting. | Solid Waste Mgmt. Plan (2022–2031) |
| ☑ Monitor & Document | Audit fullness/contamination monthly; right-size service; keep photo logs and hauler invoices to demonstrate compliance. | MDE Analysis (2025, PDF) |
Charles County Multifamily — Compliance Summary
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: County with 3 incorporated municipalities and many unincorporated communities (incl. Waldorf).
- ☑ Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling — apartments/condos must provide recycling (state law).
- ☑ Applicability Thresholds: MF/condo 10+ units (Md. Env. §9-1711).
- ☑ Local Framework: County ABCR guidance + County Solid Waste Management Plan (no separate stricter county code identified for multifamily; County may require annual reporting).
- ☑ Best Practices: Co-located, clearly labeled containers; resident education; contamination controls; documented audits.
- ☑ Local References: County ABCR Guidance; Solid Waste Plan; State statutes.
Sources verified: Md. Env. §9-1711 (10+ units) & §9-1703; Charles County ABCR Guidance; Charles County Solid Waste Management Plan (2022–2031); MDE Residential Recycling Analysis (2025); MD State Archives list of municipalities.
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