New Mexico § 74-9-16 Specific program; post-secondary educational institutions

New Mexico Statutes

§ 74-9-16 — Specific program; post-secondary educational institutions

New Mexico § 74-9-16

Ch. 74Environmental Improvement

Art. 9Solid Waste Act

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 74-9-16 (2026).

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source reduction and recycling.

A.Each post-secondary educational institution shall prepare a source reduction and recycling plan addressing the requirements of Subsections B and C of this section. Each institution's plan shall be submitted for approval to the secretary of general services on or before December 31, 1991, consistent with the goals and guidelines of this section, the goals stated in Subsection J of Section 6 [74-9-6 NMSA 1978] of the Solid Waste Act and the state plan. Institution plans shall be updated biennially to increase the amount of solid waste recycled by taking advantage of any changed circumstances. Updated plans shall be submitted to the secretary of general services for approval prior to adoption.

B.By July 1, 1992, each institution shall establish and implemen

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source reduction and recycling. A. Each post-secondary educational institution shall prepare a source reduction and recycling plan addressing the requirements of Subsections B and C of this section. Each institution's plan shall be submitted for approval to the secretary of general services on or before December 31, 1991, consistent with the goals and guidelines of this section, the goals stated in Subsection J of Section 6 [74-9-6 NMSA 1978] of the Solid Waste Act and the state plan. Institution plans shall be updated biennially to increase the amount of solid waste recycled by taking advantage of any changed circumstances. Updated plans shall be submitted to the secretary of general services for approval prior to adoption. B. By July 1, 1992, each institution shall establish and implement a source separation and collection program for recyclable materials, including at a minimum, high grade paper, corrugated paper and glass. The source separation and collection program shall include procedures for collecting and storing recyclable materials and contractual and other arrangements with buyers. Each institution shall appoint for each campus a recycling coordinator and shall conduct educational programs for students and employees about the recycling program. C. By July 1, 1992, each post-secondary educational institution shall establish and implement a source reduction program for solid waste used in the course of its operations. The program shall be designed and implemented to achieve the maximum feasible reduction of solid waste generated as a result of the institution's operations. D. By July 1, 1992, each post-secondary educational institution shall include in its source reduction and recycling program a composting component.