Ind. Code § 13-19-1-2
State goal of encouraging source reduction and recycling; rules on legitimate use of waste
Effective Jul 1, 2026As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.37-2012, SEC.25; P.L.97-2016, SEC.2; P.L.135-2026, SEC.180.
- (a) The goal of the state is to encourage solid waste source reduction, recycling, and other alternatives to conserve environmental resources.
(b) The department shall develop proposed rules that:
- (1) provide for the legitimate use of solid and hazardous waste instead of its disposal; and
- (2) provide that a material being legitimately used is not considered a solid or hazardous waste.
(c) To become effective, any proposed rules developed under subsection (b) must be adopted by the board under IC 13-19-3-1 .
[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-1-1(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.37-2012, SEC.25; P.L.97-2016, SEC.2; P.L.135-2026, SEC.180.