SECTIONS 42640 - California Statutes

PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE

SECTION 42640

42640. (a) On or before July 1, 2002, after researching and
determining the best waste reduction practices for school districts
and schoolsites, the board shall develop models and school waste
reduction tools, based upon the program developed pursuant to Section
42621, that may be used by schools, school districts, offices, and
local agencies to implement waste reduction programs. The models and
tools may include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
(1) Waste prevention, recycling, composting, procurement, and
green building elements that, when properly implemented, create
hands-on learning experiences for pupils and result in a greater
reduction in schoolsite and school district solid waste generation
than currently exists.
(2) Model waste reduction programs that may be implemented by the
local agencies, schoolsites, and school districts.
(3) Environmental, economic, and educational benefits of
implementing waste reduction programs.
(b) The board shall make the models and tools available and
downloadable to local agencies, schools, and school districts from
the board's Web site.