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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) According to the requirements of ORS chapter 183, the Environmental Quality Commission shall adopt rules and guidelines necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 459.005, 459.015, 459.035, 459.250, 459.992 (1) and (2), 459.995 and 459A.005 to 459A.665, including but not limited to:
(a) Acceptable alternative methods for providing the opportunity to recycle;
(b) Education, promotion and notice requirements, which requirements may be different for disposal sites and collection systems;
(c) Identification of the wastesheds within the state;
(d) Identification of the principal recyclable material in each wasteshed;
(e) Guidelines for local government units and other persons responsible for implementing the provisions of ORS 459.005, 459.015, 459.035, 459.250, 459.992 (1) and (2), 459.995 and 459A.005 to 459A.665; and
(f) Standards for the joint submission of the recycling reports required under ORS 459A.050 (1).
(2) In adopting rules or guidelines under this section, the commission shall consider:
(a) The policy stated in ORS 459.015.
(b) Systems and techniques available for recycling, including but not limited to existing recycling programs.
(c) Availability of markets for recyclable material.
(d) Costs of collecting, storing, transporting and marketing recyclable material.
(e) Avoided costs of disposal.
(f) Density and characteristics of the population to be served.
(g) Composition and quantity of solid waste generated and potential recyclable material found in each wasteshed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Public Health and Safety § 459A.025 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-36-public-health-and-safety/or-rev-st-sect-459a-025/
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