Schools can consume large amounts of resources and generate a significant amount of solid waste. Experience has shown that all schools have potential to reduce waste by implementing simple waste reduction and recycling techniques.
The program components of the 75% recycling goal are delineated in Section 403.7032, Florida Statutes, which was created by the 2008 Legislative Session. Following is that entire Section.
Businesses have saved over $42.7 million in sales tax on resource recovery equipment in Florida.
Florida provides a sales tax exemption on the purchase of resource recovery equipment that is owned or operated on behalf of a local government.
What does my organization’s recycling rate have to be in order to be recognized?
For 2014 and 2015, the recycling rate must be at least 50%. For 2016 and 2017, at least 60%. For 2018 and 2019, at least 70%. For 2020 and after, at least 75%. These are the recycling rate targets set by the Florida Legislature in 403.706(2)(a), F.S.
Per Florida Statute 403.706, all Florida counties must provide the opportunity for their residents to recycle. The recycling program shall be designed to recover a significant portion of at least four of the following materials from the solid waste stream prior to final disposal: newspaper, aluminum cans, steel cans, glass, plastic bottles, cardboard, office paper and yard trash.
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