Section 22-22B-1 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds that: (1) The state faces a looming crisis in solid waste management related to the ever-increasing volumes of waste intended for disposal; (2) The solid wastes presently disposed of in the state contain substantial volumes of materials which are capable of recovery and reuse if recycling programs are […]
Section 22-22B-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) PROGRAM FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. A formal program administered by state agencies and/or public school systems for the recycling of recyclable materials collected by state agencies and/or […]
Section 22-22B-3 State government program for waste reduction and the collection of recyclable wastes; planning and implementation; annual reports by agencies; what to be included in programs; coordination of efforts. (a) The Department of Environmental Management shall assess the status of recycling efforts undertaken by the state for solid waste generated by the operations of […]
Section 22-22B-4 Program for management and marketing of recyclable materials; contracts authorized. State agencies and public school systems are hereby authorized to enter into contracts of three years or less duration with private and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of managing recyclable materials, subject to the approval of the surplus property division of the Alabama […]
Section 22-22B-5 Proceeds from sale of recycled materials; employee awards. (a) All proceeds from the sale of recyclable materials generated by the state agencies shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the operations fund of the agency which generated the recyclable materials. (b)(1) Employee awards in an amount not to exceed […]
