Waste Reduction & Recycling
Objective
Low income communities and communities of color have decreased access to recyling bins, mostly pertaining to rental situations. The decreased access doesn’t allow for low income and communities of color to engage in this recycling process. Also, it’s also important to ensure that residents are educated on the correct recycling and composting practices.
Are you reducing the amount of waste generated, promoting all possible reuse and recycling, and composting organic materials? Are these services available to all communities? Is there education for proper recycling and composting practices available and accessible in multiple formats and languages?
Examples of Equity-Based Municipal Strategies
- Expand access to composting in historically marginalized communities
Responsible Local Agency or Department
- Public Works