Ind. Code § 13-20-25-1 State recycling or diversion goal
Sec. 1. The goal of the state is to recycle or divert at least fifty percent (50%) of its municipal waste.
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.135-2026, SEC.208.
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in effectInd. Code § 13-20-25-2 "Fiscal year"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fiscal year" means a period:
(1) beginning July 1 in a calendar year; and
(2) ending June 30 of the succeeding calendar year.
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-3 "Municipal waste"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "municipal waste" means any:
(1) garbage;
(2) refuse;
(3) industrial lunchroom waste;
(4) office waste; or
(5) other, similar material;
that results from the operation of residential, municipal, commercial, or institutional establishments and community activities.
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-4 "Recyclable material"
Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "recyclable material" means municipal waste that is suitable for recycling.
(b) The term includes a post-use polymer.
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.54-2023, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-5 "Recyclable materials broker"
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "recyclable materials broker" means a person that:
(1) engages in the business of arranging for the collection, transportation, delivery, recycling, or reuse of recyclable materials; but
(2) does not take title to, or physical possession of, the recyclable materials.
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-6 "Recycle"
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "recycle" means to take action by which recyclable materials are recovered from the solid waste stream for purposes of:
(1) use or reuse;
(2) conversion into raw materials; or
(3) use in the production of new products.
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-7 "Recycler"
Sec. 7. (a) As used in this chapter, "recycler" means a person who recycles recyclable materials generated by more than one (1) person.
(b) The term includes the following:
(1) A recyclable materials broker.
(2) The owner or operator of a solid waste disposal facility regulated under IC 13-20-8 at which recycling occurs.
(3) The owner or operator of a material recovery facility.
(4) A solid waste management district established under IC 13-21 or IC 13-9.5 (before its repeal).
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-8 "Single stream recyclable materials"
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "single stream recyclable materials" means a combination of two (2) or more types of recyclable materials that have been commingled and cannot be separated into individual types without processing.
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-8.5 Products sold as fuel
Sec. 8.5. For the purposes of this title, products sold as fuel are not considered recycled products.
As added by P.L.54-2023, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-9 Mandatory reporting of recycling activities
Sec. 9. (a) A recycler shall report the recycler's recycling activities under this section. A recycler may elect to report the recycler's recycling activities on an annual basis under subsection (b).
(b) A recycler shall submit to the commissioner a completed recycling activity report concerning the recycling activities conducted by the recycler during the calendar year that ended on the most recent December 31.
(c) A recycler may elect to report more frequently than is required under subsection (a).
(d) A recycler shall submit a separate recycling activity report under this section for each reporting period for each facility:
(1) that was owned or operated by the recycler; and
(2) at which the recycler conducted recycling activities;
during the reporting period.
(e) A person who operates a composting facility that must be registered under this chapter shall submit an annual report to the commissioner that indicates the volume of material processed by the composting facility during the preceding year.
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-2015, SEC.15; P.L.135-2026, SEC.209.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-10 Voluntary reporting of recycling activities
Sec. 10. (a) A person:
(1) who:
(A) is not required to submit a recycling activity report under section 9 of this chapter; but
(B) recycled recyclable materials during a calendar year;
(2) who:
(A) meets the definition of "scrap metal processing facility" set forth in IC 8-23-1.1-35;
(B) meets the definition of "automotive salvage recycler" set forth in IC 9-13-2-10;
(C) meets the definition of "recycling facility" set forth in IC 9-13-2-150.3;
(D) is engaged in business subject to IC 9-22-3;
(E) meets the definition of "automotive salvage rebuilder" set forth in IC 9-32-2.1-5;
(F) meets the definition of "scrap metal processor" set forth in IC 13-11-2-196.5;
(G) meets the definition of "core buyer" set forth in IC 25-37.5-1-0.2; or
(H) meets the definition of "valuable metal dealer" set forth in IC 25-37.5-1-1(b); or
(3) who:
(A) is not required to submit a recycling activity report under section 9 of this chapter; but
(B) took action during a calendar year to recover, from the solid waste stream, for purposes of:
(i) use or reuse;
(ii) conversion into raw materials; or
(iii) use in the production of new products;
materials that were not municipal waste;
may voluntarily submit a recycling activity report to the commissioner concerning the person's recycling activity during the calendar year.
(b) The commissioner may include information reported to the commissioner under this section in the annual reports that the commissioner is required to submit under IC 4-23-5.5-6.
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.79; P.L.147-2015, SEC.16; P.L.130-2018, SEC.68; P.L.104-2024, SEC.34; P.L.135-2026, SEC.210; P.L.145-2026, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-11 Recycling activity report; form; contents
Sec. 11. (a) A recycling activity report submitted to the commissioner under this chapter must be submitted in a format required by the commissioner through the department's website.
(b) The recycling activity report form must be posted on the department's website and must do the following:
(1) Provide for reporting of the:
(A) name and location of; and
(B) principal business activities conducted at;
the recycler's establishment.
(2) Include:
(A) an appropriate space for; and
(B) instructions requiring the completion of;
an appropriate certification, by signature of the recycler (if the recycler is an individual) or a senior official with management responsibility for the recycler (if the recycler is not an individual), of the accuracy and completeness of the recycling activity report.
(3) Provide for reporting of the quantity, in tons, of each type of recyclable material listed in subsection (c) that was transported from the reporting recycler's establishment, or (in the case of a recycler that is a recyclable materials broker) that was transported or delivered by arrangement of the recycler, to any of the following:
(A) Other recyclers located in Indiana.
(B) Persons that are located in Indiana but are not recyclers, including persons that may employ the recyclable material as a raw material or a new product without further recycling.
(C) Persons located outside Indiana.
(c) A uniform recycling activity report form posted on the department's website under subsection (a) must specify that the information to be reported by a recycler under subsection (b)(3) must be reported separately for each of the following types of recyclable materials:
(1) Glass.
(2) Metal, including white goods (ferrous).
(3) Metal (nonferrous).
(4) Paper and paper products (all grades).
(5) Plastic and plastic products.
(6) Single stream recyclable materials.
(7) Any other distinct type of recyclable material not specified in subdivisions (1) through (6).
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-2015, SEC.17; P.L.23-2026, SEC.94; P.L.135-2026, SEC.211.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-12 Repealed
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-2015, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.23-2026, SEC.291 and P.L.135-2026, SEC.212.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-13 Estimating weight of material recycled
Sec. 13. A recycler is not required to measure directly the weight of recyclable materials for purposes of submitting a recycling activities report under this chapter. For the purposes of reporting the quantity, in tons, of a type of recyclable material recycled, a recycler may estimate the weight of the recyclable material by converting the volume of the recyclable material to weight based on the density of the recyclable material.
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-14 Repealed
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-2015, SEC.19; P.L.112-2016, SEC.21. Repealed by P.L.130-2018, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-15 Rules
Sec. 15. The environmental rules board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 and IC 13-14-9 to administer this chapter.
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 13-20-25-16 Expired
As added by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9. Expired 12-31-2014 by P.L.126-2014, SEC.9.
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