§ 16-111-2. Waste audit/report.
(a) On or after January 1, 2022, and every three (3) years thereafter, every educational
entity shall coordinate and cooperate with the Rhode Island resource recovery corporation
(RIRRC) for the purpose of conducting school waste audits. These audits shall produce
waste management reports that shall be collected, maintained, and delivered to the
educational entity. The waste audits shall be performed at every educational entity.
(b) Waste audits and any reports required herein shall include guidelines and strategies
on reducing waste for each educational entity to incorpor
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§ 16-111-2. Waste audit/report.
(a) On or after January 1, 2022, and every three (3) years thereafter, every educational
entity shall coordinate and cooperate with the Rhode Island resource recovery corporation
(RIRRC) for the purpose of conducting school waste audits. These audits shall produce
waste management reports that shall be collected, maintained, and delivered to the
educational entity. The waste audits shall be performed at every educational entity.
(b) Waste audits and any reports required herein shall include guidelines and strategies
on reducing waste for each educational entity to incorporate into its food waste
reduction and recycling programs in an effort to eliminate food waste, promote recycling,
and provide food to local communities.
(c) Educational entities, using the guidelines and strategies pursuant to subsection (b),
shall design and implement a waste collection system in accordance with applicable
state law for the diversion of items including, but not limited to, paper, books,
furniture, computers, office supplies, plastic, glass, cardboard, and surplus foods.
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any waste audit conducted pursuant to
this section shall be provided free of charge by the RIRRC.