Last week, Maryland Governor, Martin O'Malley, signed into law a new bill requiring multi-family dwellings with ten or more units to provide recycling for residents.  Originally introduced by Delegate Stephen W. Lafferty and state Senator Paul G. Pinsky, the bill is designed to increase recycling and reduce landfill waste.  

In a press release endorsing the bill, Heidi Brock of the Aluminum Association stated "Recycling is the easiest way for everyone to 'go green' in their daily lives and we applaud those involved in the passage of this law.  Access to recycling in multifamily units has been a regular challenge for recycling experts; this law will certainly increase the recycling rate and the long-term sustainability of Maryland."

"The aluminum industry has committed itself to reaching a 75 percent aluminum can recycling rate by 2015," remarked Brock. "State-based legislative initiatives are one way of achieving this rate but the most direct way is for everyone to do their part and recycle."