49-721. Statewide solid waste management plan The department shall prepare and keep current a statewide solid waste management plan which establishes standards for solid waste facilities in cooperation with facility owners or operators, local governments and management agencies. The department shall notify solid waste management agencies and facility owners or operators of proposed changes to […]
49-722. Planning and technical assistance A. The department may provide technical and planning assistance as appropriate to solid waste facility owners or operators and management agencies, including the training of personnel. B. Each county, city or town may render technical assistance as appropriate to the state, counties, municipalities, local agencies, local health officers, private industries […]
49-723. Research and development A. The department may initiate, conduct and support research, development and demonstration projects and programs directed toward improving solid waste management, resource conservation and resource recovery methods, techniques, systems and facilities, or for preventing or mitigating the adverse effects of environmental pollution. B. Each county, city or town may conduct studies […]
49-724. Distribution of appropriated funds to local governments The department may develop criteria in consultation with local governments for the distribution of funds appropriated to county, city or town management agencies or their designated representatives, if funds have been appropriated for this purpose.
