35-11-1904. Integrated solid waste management plan content; department approval.

(a) Integrated solid waste management plans shall address a period of not less than twenty (20) years and shall contain the following information:

(i) A description of the planning area covered by the integrated waste management plan and the names of all local governmental entities participating in the plan, including a copy of each governing body s resolution adopting the plan;

(ii) An evaluation of current and projected volumes for all major waste types within the planning area, including a discussion of expected population growth and development patterns;

(iii) An evaluation of reasonable alternate solid waste management services, a description of the selected procedures, facilities and systems for solid waste collection, transfer, treatment, storage and information about how the procedures, facilities and systems are to be funded;

(iv) A discussion of how the plan shall be implemented, including public participation, public education and information strategies which may include, but are not limited to, citizen advisory committees and public meetings during the preparation, maintenance and implementation of the plan;

(v) Objectives for solid waste management within the jurisdiction, including but not limited to:

(A) Waste diversion, reduction, reuse, recycling or composting;

(B) Waste collection and transportation;

(C) Improving and maintaining waste management systems;

(D) Household hazardous waste management; and

(E) Special waste management.

(vi) An economic analysis of the total cost of alternatives and final systems selected by the participating local governmental entities to achieve the plan s objectives, including capital and operating costs; and

(vii) Elements including:

(A) Strategies to meet each identified objective;

(B) A schedule for implementation; and

(C) Any financial or other incentives offered to residents to encourage participation in local recycling programs.

(b) Each plan shall be submitted for public review prior to submission to the department. The plan submission shall include a statement describing public comments received and how the public comments were addressed. The department shall review each plan for completeness. If the department determines that the plan is not complete, the department shall provide a written statement identifying the elements of subsection (a) of this section which are not included in the plan. Upon addressing the incomplete elements, a local governmental entity may resubmit the plan for subsequent review by the department.