1502.03 Statewide waste reduction, recycling, recycling market development and litter prevention programs. - Ohio Statutes

1502.03 Statewide waste reduction, recycling, recycling market development and litter prevention programs.

(A) The chief of the division of recycling and litter prevention shall establish and implement statewide source reduction, recycling, recycling market development, and litter prevention programs that include all of the following:

(1) The assessment of waste generation within the state and implementation of source reduction practices;

(2) The implementation of recycling and recycling market development activities and projects, including all of the following:

(a) Collection of recyclables;

(b) Separation of recyclables;

(c) Processing of recyclables;

(d) Facilitation and encouragement of the use of recyclables and products made with recyclables;

(e) Education and training concerning recycling and products manufactured with recyclables;

(f) Public awareness campaigns to promote recycling;

(g) Other activities and projects that promote recycling and recycling market development.

(3) Litter prevention assistance to enforce antilitter laws, educate the public, and stimulate collection and containment of litter;

(4) Research and development regarding source reduction, recycling, and litter prevention, including, without limitation, research and development regarding materials or products manufactured with recyclables.

(B) The chief, with the approval of the director of natural resources, may enter into contracts or other agreements and may execute any instruments necessary or incidental to the discharge of the chief’s responsibilities under this chapter.

Effective Date: 03-18-1999; 04-06-2007