Municipalities have certain requirements under their contractual agreement with DEP and WMRA, including, but not limited to, the following items: 

1. Adopting and enforcing mandatory recycling by-laws or ordinances.
2. Collecting and transporting recyclables to the MRF.
3. Ensuring the delivery of all recyclable materials collected by or on behalf of the municipality to the MRF.
4. Ensuring that no hazardous waste is delivered to the MRF.
5. Obtaining prior written consent from DEP if there is any modification to the recycling program by the municipality or its hauler, including changing tonnage amounts or eliminating or adding types of materials.
6. A ninety (90) day notice to DEP and WMRA is required to terminate a contract.  See the contract for more information on terminating and how it affects public education payments and revenue sharing.

Please review the attached PDF version of the contract in its entirety to understand the full and complete obligations of each municipality that has entered into a municipal agreement prior to September 1, 2005.

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