Solid Waste Management Plan Update

One of the primary functions of Hamilton County ReSource is writing and implementing a 15-Year Solid Waste Management Plan (PDF). Hamilton County ReSource ' s Policy Committee oversees the writing of the Plan, which is updated every five years. The Plan must include the following elements:

• Demonstrate at least 15 years of solid waste disposal capacity.
• Demonstrate that Hamilton County ReSource will achieve a 25% waste reduction/recycling rate for the residential/commercial sector.
• Demonstrate that Hamilton County ReSource will achieve a 66% waste reduction/recycling rate for the industrial sector.
• Develop outreach, marketing, and technical assistance for recycling, composting, and waste reduction.
• Develop strategies for managing scrap tires, yard trimmings, lead-acid batteries, household hazardous waste, and electronics.
• Examine incorporating economic incentives to increase waste reduction and recycling.
• Outline the funding mechanism and budget.

Questions about the Solid Waste Plan may be emailed to Michelle Balz or called in to 513-946-7789.