A. The “recycling and illegal dumping alliance” is created and is comprised of one member from each of the following:

(1)     state government; (2)     local government;

(3)     a solid waste authority;

(4)     an industry waste generator; (5)     a tribal government;

(6)     a nonprofit organization; (7)     a recycling company;

(8)     a retailer;

(9)     an agricultural producer;

(10)    a soil and water conservation district; (11)    a waste management company; and (12)    the public at large.

B. The secretary shall appoint members of the alliance to serve two-year terms as volunteers with no compensation from the state.

C. The alliance shall:

(1)     develop strategies to increase recycling and decrease illegal dumping in New Mexico;

(2)     create a state recycling plan, as a component of the New Mexico solid waste management plan, to establish programs and goals and update the plan every three years to measure progress and modify strategies; and

(3)     review and make recommendations for funding grant applications from the recycling and illegal dumping fund.