Less Landfill Waste
What does this outcome look like in Richmond? Expanded programs and services to compost and recycle waste in all Richmond households; improved education to inform consumers on solid waste elimination through purchasing choices; zero-waste commercial, manufacturing, and industrial processes that do not affect neighboring communities; and community reuse, materials swap, and repair programs.
How will this outcome be measured?
The Office of Sustainability has developed indicators to measure the progress of the less landfill waste outcome.
Indicator: The total waste going to landfills (tons).
Equity Indicator: The percentage of households that have access to curbside/on-site recycling services by census tract.
Relevant Pathways and Strategies:
Waste Reduction & Recovery - WR-1, WR-2, WR-3, WR-4
Outcomes & Indicators
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