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Recommendation Data3: Discuss indicators for each Initiative

In the joint Beyond Waste progress report (unless otherwise noted) discuss the implementation of Beyond Waste indicators that have been developed for each initiative. These indicators will be examined for possible modification based on input that was received during the public comment period on the Public Review Draft of the Beyond Waste Plan. It is Ecology’s intention to continue to use these indicators for at least 10 years so that long-term trends can be observed and noted. They include the following:

• Moving Toward Beyond Waste with Industries -- Existing hazardous waste information will be analyzed for trends at the facility level and reported at the sector level. This analysis could include the following:

1. Changes in the amount of hazardous waste generated
2. Changes in the amount of hazardous waste recycled
3. Changes in the amount of hazardous waste managed
4. Growth in the sector

• Reducing Small-Volume Hazardous Materials and Wastes

1. Fraction of gross state product spent on waste disposal
2. Miles per pound of hazardous materials transported per capita
3. Estimated generation rates of specific identified materials

• Increasing Recycling for Organic Materials

1. The amount of organics disposed in landfills
2. Percentage of cities and counties in Washington with residential organic waste recovery programs
3. Percentage of residents and businesses served by organic waste recovery programs
4. Number of cities and counties in Washington with on-site composting education and promotion programs
5. Total volume of composted material statewide

• Making Green Building Practices Mainstream

1. Fraction of new buildings that are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) or Built Green™ projects
2. Local building codes with green elements
3. “Green building” market-share indicators (2010 report)

• Hazardous Waste Issues

1. Changes in operating costs
2. Changes in hazardous waste generation
3. Changes in toxic material use

• Solid Waste Issues

1. Total solid waste disposed, in aggregate and per person (including municipal solid waste, industrial waste and construction & demolition debris, by sector)
2. Municipal solid waste recycling rates (state and local)

Related Milestone

A feasibility study to determine key indicators for the Beyond Waste Project has been completed and those key indicators are in use.

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