Rhode Island § 16-111-1 - School Waste Recycling and Refuse Disposal
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§ 16-111-1. School Waste Recycling and Refuse Disposal
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-111-1
§ 16-111-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter.
(1) “Educational entity” or “educational entities” means all Rhode Island school districts, including a single school district, regional school district, multiple school districts, any public or private school grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12), any charter public school, or any career and technical high school.
(2) “Waste audit” means an analysis of a facility’s waste stream. The audit can identify what types of recyclable materials and waste a facility generates; how much of each category is recovered for recycling or discarded; and what materials can be composted.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 344, § 1, effective September 1, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 345, § 1, effective
September 1, 2021.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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