Solid Waste Task Force

The Solid Waste Task Force follows the zero waste hierarchy which prioritizes waste reduction and reuse ahead of recycling/composting and considers incineration as an unacceptable means to manage solid waste. To achieve zero waste, we need to develop new systems and behaviors. We encourage legislation that fosters a transition to better systems to prevent waste from being created in the first place, and either addresses the costs of shipping recyclable items to markets outside of the state or, where feasible, allows for the processing of materials locally.