Business & Multifamily Recycling
Overview of Business & Multifamily Recycling in Takoma Park
The City of Takoma Park requires that all multifamily and commercial properties provide tenants an opportunity to recycle. Takoma Park Code Chapter 10.12 and 10.14 was amended in July, 2015 to mandate recycling in businesses and apartments.
NOTE: This page is for business and multifamily recycling information. For information on residential curbside recycling visit the Recycling Collection page. Curbside collection services are provided for single family homes and multifamily apartments with less than 13 units through the City.
Resources for Business & Multifamily Recycling in Takoma Park
Visit the Business Recycling Information and Multifamily Recycling Information pages for resources including vendor lists, annual recycling reporting requirements and printable notices.
Enforcement & Implementation
The primary focus of the implementation of the law will be toward compliance through education and public outreach.
Multifamily and commercial properties found in violation can be issued a notice of violation. Failure to correct a violation will result in a Class C municipal infraction, which carries a $200 fine and may be levied on a per-day/per-unit basis.
No business shall place any refuse or recyclables generated from the business in street containers provided by the City for public use. Doing so may result in a $400 fine.
Annual Recycling Report
Multifamily units with private collection are required to file an Annual Recycling Report with the City of Takoma Park. More details are available on the Multifamily Recycling page. Links to forms are also available in the table below.
Business & Multifamily Recycling in Takoma Park Information
Looking for information specific to business or multifamily recycling in Takoma Park? Visit the Business Recycling or Multifamily Recycling pages for detailed information on what recycling requirements are for your city.
Business & Multifamily Recycling Resources
Links to resources including required multifamily annual reports and notices are available in the table below.
Business & Multifamily Recycling Resources
| Resource & Link | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Multifamily Annual Recycling Report (Online) | Multifamily with private collection are required to file this recycling report. Form can be submitted online. | online form |
| Multifamily Annual Recycling Report (Print) | Multifamily with private collection are required to file this report. Completed forms can be mailed or faxed. | |
| City of Takoma Park Recycling Notice | Required printable notice for multifamily units to be posted where common refuse and recycling bins are located. (11" x 17") | |
| Recyclable Items in Takoma Park | Printable document detailing what can be recycled in Takoma Park. (8.5" x 11") | |
| Refuse & Recycling Haulers List | List of refuse and recycling haulers that serve the Washington D.C. metro area. | Excel |
What Can Be Recycled in Takoma Park
Businesses and multifamily residences that receive collection service from the City of Takoma Park are required to recycle the following items below. Businesses and multifamily properties that receive collection from a private hauler must follow the instructions provided by their hauler.
Recycling in Takoma Park
| Material | Description | Examples | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| glass | glass bottles | ||
| glass | glass jars | ||
| metal | aerosol cans | must be empty | |
| metal | aluminum foil | Must be free of food. | |
| metal | aluminum trays | ||
| metal | cans | ||
| metal | food containers | ||
| metal | beverage containers | ||
| paper | books (paperback) | ||
| paper | boxboard | cereal boxes, inserts in packaging | |
| paper | cardboard boxes | flatten or nest if possible | |
| paper | corrugated cardboard | ||
| paper | catalogs | ||
| paper | envelopes | with or without windows | |
| paper | junk mail | ||
| paper | magazines | ||
| paper | newspapers | includes inserts | |
| paper | paper bags | ||
| paper | paperboard | cereal boxes | |
| paper | phone books | ||
| paper | white paper | ||
| paper | colored paper | ||
| paper | wrapping paper | ||
| plastic | plastic bottles | containers for drinks, shampoo, etc | must be marked with a universal recyclable symbol #1 through #5 |
| plastic | plastic jars | containers for yogurt, peanut butter, etc | must be marked with a universal recyclable symbol #1 through #5 |
| plastic | plastic buckets | containers for ice cream, kitty litter, detergent, paint | must be marked with a universal recyclable symbol #1 through #5 |
| plastic | plastic tubs | containers for ice cream, margarine, yogurt, etc | must be marked with a universal recyclable symbol #1 through #5 |
| plastic | flower pots | must be empty and free of dirt |
