Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 444A - Programs for Recycling
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.


1. The Division of Environmental Protection of the Department shall, by regulation, adopt a model plan 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 in areas where there are no centers.
(c) The disposal of hazardous household products which are capable of causing harmful physical effects if inhaled, absorbed or ingested.
(d) The disposal of infectious waste, hazardous waste which is not regulated pursuant to NRS 459.485 and liquid waste which is not regulated pursuant to NRS 445A.300 to 445A.730, inclusive.
2. The model plans adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must not conflict with the standards adopted by the State Environmental Commission pursuant to NRS 444A.020.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1669; A 1999, 3178; 2011, 1320)

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.