1920 STATUTORY AUTHORITY
(New 5/94)
- Public Contract Code (PCC) Section 12165 (a) and Public Resources Code (PRC) Sections 42560-42562 authorize the Board to implement recycling programs at all state facilities for office paper, corrugated cardboard, newspaper, beverage containers, used oil, and any other material at the discretion of the Board.
Each state agency must manage its own waste prevention and recycling program. However, the Board establishes overall waste prevention and recycling policies, procedures, and standards for:
- Recyclables Collection. Authorizes contracts for collection and sale of recyclables, identifies appropriate collection containers, provides recycling equipment, and develops related training and promotional materials.
- Program Design. Develops programs to facilitate the collection of many types of recyclables, identifies corresponding markets (when requested), and determines collection methods.
- Data Collection. Compiles data on types and weights of materials collected for recycling and reports to the Legislature on state agencies' progress in meeting state waste diversion goals.
- PCC Section 12165(d), states "no individual, group of individuals, state office, agency, or its employees shall establish a similar collection program or enter into an agreement for a similar program unless approved by the Board."
- PRC Section 42562 authorizes the Board to provide state agencies with the following equipment and assistance to implement recycling programs:
- Staff training materials,
- Desktop collection containers,
- Metal collection bins,
- Polypropylene bags and stands,
- Market identification, and
- Training.
- PCC 12159 (b) requires each state agency to initiate activities for the collection, separation, and recycling of recyclable materials and may appoint a Recycling Coordinator to assist in implementing this section.
- PCC Section 12153(g) authorizes the State to engage in "the purchase of equipment for the collection and sale of waste materials generated by the State."
