The Maryland Recycling Act (MRA) requires Charles County to recycle at least 35% of the waste generated in the County. Charles County has maintained one of the highest recycling rates in the state. The County's recycling rate for the year 2022 was 49.69%.

Businesses that recycle material generated in Charles County provide valuable contributions to this rate. Businesses that self-report their recycling amounts assist in maintaining our recycling rate.

If your business recycles, please select one of the following options to report those materials.

• Fill out an editable PDF form and email it to RomeroM@CharlesCountyMD.gov
• Print a completed form and mail to:  
  Charles County Government
  Environmental Resources Division
  Attn: 2024 MRA
  1001 Radio Station Road
  La Plata, MD 20646 
• Visit the MDE website to complete their online form

MRA Tonnage Report Guidelines

For more information, view the MRA tonnage report guidelines. If you have questions, please call 301-932-3599 or email Meg Romero, Recycling and Litter Control Superintendent, at RomeroM@CharlesCountyMD.gov. 

Thank you for reporting your recycling and waste tonnages.