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. History: Laws 2005, ch. 171, § 7; 2025, ch. 151, § 5.