Developing a Solid Waste Resource Management Plan to Achieve Economic Environmental Sustainability in Ann Arbor, Michigan

摘要

2007 - Zero Waste goal adopted by City's Environmental Commission 2012 - Climate Action Plan adopted, with 18 resource management actions 2013 - Sustainability Framework adopted with 16 overarching goals; key resource management goal of producing zero waste 2013 - Waste Less: Solid Waste Resource Plan Update adopted 2016-City-owned MRF shuttered * 2017 - Comprehensive Organics Management Plan completed 2018 - Work begins on Solid Waste Resource Management Plan (SWRMP) 1.Municipal waste management practices 1.1Materials: Garbage, recyclables, organic wastes (food and yard waste) 1.2Generators: Residents, businesses, institutions (e.g., University of Michigan) 1.3Collection methods: Carts/bins, dumpsters 1.4Service providers: City crews, contracted private providers, non-profit partners 2.How can Ann Arbor manage materials for the next 5 years (and beyond) to be: 2.1Effective and efficient? 2.2Financially sustainable? 2.3Aligned with the City's Zero Waste goal?