§ 16-144 Zero waste goal.
AC § 16-144
a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term “citywide-generated recyclable waste” means all recyclable materials, as defined in section 16-303, collected within the city by the department and by entities licensed to collect trade waste pursuant to title 16-A. b. Diversion of citywide-generated recyclable waste. The department shall establish a goal of diverting citywide-generated recyclable waste by 100 percent by calendar year 2030 from landfills or incinerators. c. If the department determines that the citywide-generated recyclable waste diversion goal established pursuant to subdivision b of this section is not feasible despite the best efforts of city government, the department shall report such findings and make recommendations with respect to policies, programs, and actions that may be undertaken to achieve such diversion, as part of the department's annual zero waste report required pursuant to subdivision b of section 16-316.5. (L.L. 2023/086, 7/9/2023, eff. 7/9/2023)
