74-13-7: Recycling, circular economy and illegal dumping alliance.

A. The "recycling, circular economy and illegal dumping alliance" is created and is composed of one member from each of the following:

(1) state government;

(2) local government;

(3) a solid waste authority;

(4) an industry waste generator;

(5) a tribal government;

(6) a nonprofit organization;

(7) a recycling company;

(8) a retailer;

(9) an agricultural producer;

(10) a soil and water conservation district;

(11) a waste management company; and

(12) the public at large.

B. The secretary shall appoint members of the alliance to serve two-year terms as volunteers with no compensation from the state.

C. The alliance shall:

(1) develop strategies to increase recycling, foster the circular economy and decrease illegal dumping in New Mexico;

(2) create a state circular economy plan, as a component of the New Mexico solid waste management plan, to establish programs and goals and update the plans every three years to measure progress and modify strategies; and

(3) review and make recommendations for funding grant applications from the recycling and illegal dumping fund.