Intent:
To beautify local areas, prevent materials from polluting the natural environment, and encourage proper handling of material by municipalities.
Requirements:
- Prevention
- Implement a program that encourages the adoption of durable products such as reusable bags and cups and disincentivizes single-use alternatives; to complement SMMP policy.
- Reduction
- Maintain a sufficient number of receptacles in public areas including walkways, parks, and other public places.
- Receptacles should be both visible and have effective signage.
- Receptacles must have openings that contain waste without impeding the introduction of new material (i.e. push flaps, tops).
- Consistent and reliable servicing of receptacles.
- A schedule is in place to appropriately empty receptacles nearing capacity.
- Limit overflow events to zero (0) per year.
- Maintain a sufficient number of receptacles in public areas including walkways, parks, and other public places.
Potential Strategies
- Example methods include unified language, artwork, vibrant colors, and/or colors that coincide with universal understanding (i.e. blue for recycling, yellow for compost).
- In addition to trash, have multi-material disposal options (such as trash and recycling together).