The department may do the following:

1. (1) Develop and maintain an information clearinghouse on the following subjects:

   1. (A) Source separation.
   2. (B) Recycling.
   3. (C) Composting.
   4. (D) Solid waste minimization.
   5. (E) Solid waste reduction.
   6. (F) Hazardous waste minimization.
   7. (G) Hazardous waste reduction.

2. (2) Assist in the development and implementation of public education programs on:

   1. (A) source separation;
   2. (B) recycling;
   3. (C) composting;
   4. (D) solid waste reduction;
   5. (E) solid waste minimization;
   6. (F) hazardous waste minimization;
   7. (G) hazardous waste reduction; and
   8. (H) other alternatives to final disposal in landfills.

3. (3) Take action in any other matter involving:

   1. (A) solid waste minimization;
   2. (B) solid waste reduction;
   3. (C) hazardous waste minimization; or

   4. (D) hazardous waste reduction;

      as directed by the commissioner.

      [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-3-17.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.81.