Our Mission
Provide innovative waste reduction and diversion management through responsible and cost-effective programs that promote environmental sustainability in our communities.
Our Vision
A zero waste future.
Guiding Principles
Collaboration – We facilitate excellent partnership among all our stakeholders to produce the best long-term results.
Compliance – We comply with all applicable local, state and national laws and regulations.
Economically Sustainable Materials Management System – We develop collection and processing systems that are adaptable, efficient, innovative, resilient, and scalable.
Education – We enhance environmental education to maximize public participation in materials reduction, reuse and recovery programs and services.
Environmental Stewardship – We build awareness and cultivate responsible use and protection of the natural environment through zero waste principles and sustainable practices, in line with the highest and best use of materials.
Financial Sustainability & Stability – We promote long-term fiscal sustainability and stability through our decisions and balance the needs of today with the needs of the future.
High Quality Services – We provide consistent, honest, and timely services to our Member Agency communities to create a positive customer experience.
Innovation – We bring cutting edge solutions forward and support experimentation with new technology.
Leadership – We have a vision to be agents of change.
Legislative Advocacy – We advocate for environmental legislation and regulatory policies that help combat climate change and promote waste reduction.
Safety – We maintain a safe and productive work environment.
Transparency – We are fully transparent and accountable for our actions.
TRIPLE ZERO WASTE VISION
- Eliminate the disposal of recyclable and organic materials at landfills.
- Reduce plastic use and advocate for all plastics to be recyclable.
- Minimize greenhouse gas emissions of collection and facility operations.
Updated as of December 2024