Arizonans are being invited to play an active role in the shaping of Arizona鈥檚 solid waste management strategy that has been unchanged for over three decades. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is working on aligning the current Arizona Solid Waste Management Plan with the evolving landscape of solid waste management. This includes trash reduction, reuse, recycling and composting.
Those with a knowledge of waste 鈥� including local business owners, tribal nations, cities and counties 鈥� are encouraged to lend their voices to the development of a new and improved Integrated听Solid听Waste听& Materials Management Plan (ISWMMP).
ADEQ intends for this new plan to reflect updated objectives and strategies to move Arizona toward a sustainable future. 鈥淏y listening to the voices of our communities, we鈥檙e not just addressing today鈥檚 challenges; we鈥檙e laying the groundwork for a more resilient and sustainable future for everyone in Arizona,鈥� said Karen Peters, ADEQ cabinet executive officer. 鈥�Waste听reduction and smart听waste management are at the heart of our mission, and we want to empower community members to be a part of the solution.鈥�