- (1) The Department shall assess the status of recycling efforts for solid waste generated by the operations of state agencies and public school systems. The Department shall evaluate existing programs and assist in development of necessary new programs for recycling to reduce the generation of solid waste by the state.
- (2) Each agency shall submit electronically a report annually (January through December) by February 15th to the Department on the implementation and results of its program. Reports shall be submitted on forms provided by the Department.
- (3) State agencies and public school systems are encouraged to coordinate their efforts to assure the maximum benefit of recycling efforts and to increase access to markets for recyclable materials. State agencies and public school systems may jointly enter into contracts with one another or third parties for the management of recyclable materials as provided herein.
Author: Jason Wilson, Blake B. Pruitt
Statutory Authority: Code of Alabama 1975 , §§22-22-B-3, 22-27-12, 22-27-15 and 22-27-16.
History: Amended: Published June 30, 2025; effective August 14, 2025.