2015 Tennessee Code
Title 49 - Education
Chapter 9 - University of Tennessee
Part 4 - Institute for Public Service
§ 49-9-406 - Continuing education and training programs -- Waste audits -- Assistance from University of Tennessee.

(a) From available funds in the solid waste management fund, the institute for public service shall develop and offer short courses and workshop curricula concerning waste management, source reduction and recycling for continuing education and training programs for local government officials.

(b) The center for industrial services of the institute shall perform waste audits for private businesses pursuant to guidelines developed by the state planning office.

(c) From available funds in the solid waste management fund, the institute shall provide assistance to regions, counties and municipalities in all aspects of solid waste management consistent with title 68, chapter 211, part 8. This assistance may be provided through programs established under title 68, chapter 211, part 8 and shall include all of the following:

(1) Providing information on how to conduct a survey of the composition of solid waste;

(2) Providing solid waste generators with information on how to manage solid waste consistent with the state plan;

(3) Preparing sample ordinances, procedural handbooks and contracts;

(4) Identifying sources of information regarding the creation and operation of a municipal or county program; and

(5) Providing advice, upon the request of a region or county, on implementing the region's or county's solid waste management plan.