Studies, research support programmes

The State Government may undertake- (a) undertake studies to determine the composition of bio-degradable or non-biodegradable garbage; (b) establish measures to conduct or support research or programme to encourage source reduction, re-use and re-cycling of waste; (c) conduct or support studies to determine the social and economic feasibility of household and other solid waste separation schemes, including studies of the type and amount of recyclable materials in solid wastes. (d) encourage local authorities in the State to provide readily accessible solid waste collection depots for residents who are not provided with regular garbage pickup; (e) undertake and encourage local authorities and other persons to implement policies to recycle waste materials, to promote energy conservation and to purchase products made from recyclable materials; (f) conduct and support research on recycling including information on operating recycling business and market information on recyclables; (g) conduct or support research on waste management and recycling for use in educating the public, local authorities, institutions and industry; and (h) impose requirements on manufacturers, distributors and other persons who produce or handle commodities with respect to the type, size, packaging, labelling and composition of packaging that may or must be used and with respect to the disposal of packaging including standards for material, degradability and recyclability.