Waste Reduction

Sustainability Action Plan

Chapter 2: Waste Reduction

Goals and Targets

Materials in our waste stream have embedded energy and hauling and processing waste is a cost to the City. Reducing waste and increasing recycling can address both issues. Learn more about how the City is approaching goals and what you can do to help.

Goals
Targets

5. Reduce the amount of waste produced.

6. Increase waste diversion rates.

7. Reduce litter and plastic pollution.



Reduce solid waste tonnage by 20%

Increase recycling revenue shares by 10%


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