1. A. The "recycling, circular economy and illegal dumping alliance" is created and is composed of one member from each of the following:

   1. (1) state government;
   2. (2) local government;
   3. (3) a solid waste authority;
   4. (4) an industry waste generator;
   5. (5) a tribal government;
   6. (6) a nonprofit organization;
   7. (7) a recycling company;
   8. (8) a retailer;
   9. (9) an agricultural producer;
   10. (10) a soil and water conservation district;
   11. (11) a waste management company; and
   12. (12) the public at large.
2. B. The secretary shall appoint members of the alliance to serve two-year terms as volunteers with no compensation from the state.

3. C. The alliance shall:

   1. (1) develop strategies to increase recycling, foster the circular economy and decrease illegal dumping in New Mexico;
   2. (2) create a state circular economy plan, as a component of the New Mexico solid waste management plan, to establish programs and goals and update the plans every three years to measure progress and modify strategies; and
   3. (3) review and make recommendations for funding grant applications from the recycling and illegal dumping fund.

History: Laws 2005, ch. 171, § 7; 2025, ch. 151, § 5.

ANNOTATIONS

The 2025 amendment, effective June 20, 2025, required the recycling, circular economy and illegal dumping alliance to develop strategies to foster the state's circular economy; in Subsection C, Paragraph C(1), after "recycling" added "foster the circular economy".