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On Thursday, November 13, MRN members and guests rolled up their sleeves for a morning of volunteering. Together, the group of 21 volunteers contributed 63 hours of service, prepped about $8,047 worth of product for LD clients, and saved an additional $500 in labor costs on clean-up and disposal.

On October 17, MRN president Kitty McIlroy joined fellow members of the Maryland Commission to Advance Lithium–Ion Battery Safety*, along with representatives from the Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland state legislators for a visit to the Electronics Value Recovery (EVR) Recycling Center in Baltimore.

On October 3, Delegate Marc Korman and Delegate Regina Boyce joined MRN BOD members for a tour of TurboHaul’s mattress/box spring recycling facility.

On Friday, September 12, MRN members and guests took a behind-the-scenes tour of two Maryland Eastern Shore facilities leading the way in composting and recycling.

Set your calendar for two FREE webinars featuring one MD County's strategy to get the right stuff in the right bins and the latest on the new statewide paint recycling program coming in 2026.

Maryland is getting ready to launch a statewide paint recycling program in spring of 2026. The program, spearheaded by PaintCare, is designed to support and partner with local entities to manage paint responsibly while keeping it out of landfills.

Read the latest news on what's happening on the Maryland legislative front.

The MRN’s Tire Workgroup got a firsthand look at an innovative pilot project using tire rubber modified asphalt by visiting the production facility and observing the paving process, highlighting the potential of scrap tires in sustainable road construction.

MD’s landmark EPR bill took center stage at the April MRN Town Hall. Get a rundown on EPR and more, plus a look at what lies ahead for recycling in the state.

Maryland becomes the sixth state to enact an EPR for Packaging Law. As a key partner in developing the bill, MRN provided on-the-ground insight into the state’s recycling infrastructure and policy needs. The organization advocated for a shared-responsibility model and helped ensure the legislation reflected Maryland’s unique recycling landscape.

The Maryland General Assembly 2025 session ended on April 7. Read a quick recap of what made the cut and what didn't, and what happens next.

The Mattress Stewardship Program (HB0858) was given a second chance, passing the House 90-37. MRN President Kitty McIlroy discusses the bill on WMAR 2 News.

Five of the eleven bills we have been following made it through crossover day. See what still has a chance and what was left behind.

KItty McIlroy provides testimonies on electronics and mattress recycling bills alongside MRN members from SWANA, Baltimore County and Howard County.

Chaz Miller and Kitty McIlroy head to Annapolis to testify during House and Senate hearings on several recycling and EPR bills.

The Maryland General Assembly convened last week and a number of relevant bills have begun to pop up on the MRN Legislative Committee’s radar screen.

MRN members are participating in three advisory work groups tasked with finding solutions for Maryland on a range of issues.

Member Feature: For Bob Stumpff, recycling isn't just about managing waste; it's about recognizing the value in materials and implementing practical systems to recover them. His decades-long career in recycling and waste management reflects a commitment to making sustainable practices both effective and routine.

Maryland Recycling Network held its Board of Directors Election for 2025-2026 session at the MRN/SWANA Mid-Atlantic Conference on Monday, June 9, 2025.

MRN has announced its slate for the 2025–2026 board of directors, with Kitty McIlroy returning as president. Michele Blair and Anthony Drury will also return, continuing in their roles as vice president and secretary/treasurer.

Here are just a few of the latest headlines, including an update on the global push to reduce plastic pollution, legislative news regarding e-scrap and e-cycling, and more.

Catch up on the latest MRN news including updates on legislative activities, upcoming events and exciting news about the 2026 MRN/SWANA MA Conference!

MRN members recently visited ECO City’s Bladensburg Farm, where Farm Manager Thomas Fazio gave an up-close look at the facility’s composting system.

The 2025 MRN/SWANA Mid-Atlantic Conference is officially in the books. It was a day of conversations, connections and camaraderie.

MRN members and guests get a firsthand look at how one company is reshaping the journey of used clothing—from donation bins to new purpose—with sustainability and community at the core.

On Thursday, April 10, we hosted a virtual chat with two food waste prevention experts to talk about how behavior change campaigns can make a real impact -- both in households and across their communities.