Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling
NRS 444A.020 - Adoption of regulations establishing standards for recycling or disposal of solid waste; goal of standards; methods for disposal of used or waste tires.


1. The State Environmental Commission shall adopt regulations establishing minimum standards for:
(a) Separating at the source recyclable material from other solid waste originating from residential premises and public buildings where services for the collection of solid waste are provided, including, without limitation, the placement of recycling containers on the premises of apartment complexes and condominiums where those services are provided.
(b) Establishing recycling centers for the collection and disposal of recyclable material.
(c) The disposal of hazardous household products which are capable of causing harmful physical effects if inhaled, absorbed or ingested.
2. The regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must be adopted with the goal of recycling at least 25 percent of the total solid waste generated within a municipality after the second full year following the adoption of such standards.
3. The State Environmental Commission shall, by regulation, establish acceptable methods for disposing of used or waste tires consistent with the provisions of NRS 444.505, 444.507 and 444.509.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1668; A 1999, 3178; 2009, 1085; 2011, 1319)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling

NRS 444A.010 - Definitions.

NRS 444A.0103 - "Apartment complex" defined.

NRS 444A.0107 - "Condominium" defined.

NRS 444A.011 - "Department" defined.

NRS 444A.0115 - "Electronic waste" defined.

NRS 444A.012 - "Municipality" defined.

NRS 444A.0123 - "Paper" defined.

NRS 444A.0126 - "Paper product" defined.

NRS 444A.013 - "Recyclable material" defined.

NRS 444A.014 - "Recycling center" defined.

NRS 444A.015 - "Solid waste" defined.

NRS 444A.016 - "Tire for a vehicle" defined.

NRS 444A.017 - "Vehicle" defined.

NRS 444A.020 - Adoption of regulations establishing standards for recycling or disposal of solid waste; goal of standards; methods for disposal of used or waste tires.

NRS 444A.030 - Adoption of model plan for recycling or disposal of solid waste or other waste; compliance with standards adopted by State Environmental Commission.

NRS 444A.040 - Availability of programs for recycling or disposal of solid waste in certain counties and municipalities; approval of programs required; availability to residents of Indian reservation or colony.

NRS 444A.050 - Report of effectiveness of program; notice of recycling opportunities; enforcement, review and proposed revisions of program by municipality.

NRS 444A.060 - Unlawful to refuse to accept used or waste tires in exchange on purchase of new tire; notice of requirement; penalty.

NRS 444A.070 - Report to Legislature on status of programs for recycling and reuse of materials and amount of recycled material reported by state agencies.

NRS 444A.080 - Adoption of regulations.

NRS 444A.090 - Imposition and rate of fee; accounting for and disposition of money collected; powers and duties of Department of Taxation.

NRS 444A.110 - Program of public education concerning disposal of solid waste, recycling, reuse and waste reduction; reduction of waste and litter; technical assistance; grants for projects concerning solid waste management systems and efficient use...

NRS 444A.120 - Establishment in larger counties; activities to be included in program; program must not conflict with certain standards adopted by State Environmental Commission.