Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-605: Development and distribution of guidelines

The commissioner, in consultation with the department of education and other state departments and agencies, shall develop guidelines for source separation and collection of recyclable materials and for waste reduction in all state departments and in primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities (whether the schools, colleges and universities are public or nonpublic). At a minimum, the guidelines shall address materials generated in administrative offices, classrooms, dormitories and cafeterias. The department shall distribute these guidelines and encourage their implementation.