The purpose of this chapter is to establish criteria under s. 287.11, Stats., for determining whether a responsible unit's program is an effective recycling program. In conjunction with s. 287.09(2) (a), Stats., this chapter will guide the development of effective recycling programs.
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 544.01
Under s. 287.23(3), Stats., only responsible units that have been determined to have effective recycling programs shall be eligible to receive state financial assistance for recycling. In addition, under s. 287.07(7), Stats., only responsible units having effective recycling programs under this chapter are exempt from the landfill and incinerator restrictions in s. 287.07(3) and (4), Stats.