Practical guidance for building and maintaining local solid waste plans that work.
This handbook outlines how state standards guide counties, municipalities, and regions to plan storage, collection, processing, and disposal. It covers goals, implementation schedules, and the roles of public agencies in creating efficient, environmentally sound waste systems. Readers will find concrete methods for improving recovery, managing hazardous wastes, and coordinating with the private sector where appropriate.
- How local agencies plan and implement solid waste management and resource recovery programs
- Strategies to reduce waste generation and maximize material and energy recovery
- Overview of technologies and methods, from refuse-derived fuels to processing and energy recovery
- Guidance on planning, permitting, and financing within state frameworks
Ideal for urban planners, environmental regulators, waste facility operators, and policymakers seeking practical, state-aligned approaches to solid waste management.