The board shall develop and implement a source reduction and recycling program for school districts which shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following elements:
- (a) A survey of school districts throughout the state to determine which districts already have source reduction and recycling programs and which districts need those programs.
- (b) Development of a model waste reduction and recycling program for school districts.
- (c) Providing training for school districts on how to implement source reduction and recycling programs.
- (d) Providing ongoing technical and informational assistance for school districts implementing source reduction and recycling programs.
- (e) Establishment of a repository of literature and teaching materials from other states and institutions which have instituted source reduction and recycling programs for their waste stream.
- (f) Determining the types of equipment needed by school districts to implement source reduction recycling programs.
- (g) Providing assistance to school districts in locating markets for their reusable or recyclable materials.
- (h) Disseminating information to school districts on office equipment and other items which are made from recycled materials and which are available for purchase by school districts.