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| Title | Ecology's G.O.L.D. Plan-A Model Waste Reduction & Recycling Plan for State Agencies | |
| Month-Year Published | January 1992 | |
| Online Availability |
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| Short Description |
In 1989, the Washington State Legislature passed the Waste Not Washington Act Chapter 70.95 RCW, which made several major changes in how the state manages its waste. Reducing waste and recycling are now the top two priorities for managing solid waste. The Legislature also set a goal for the state to achieve a 50 percent recycling rate by 1995. (Also see abstract below) | |
| Publication Number | 92-079 | |
| Author(s) | Everson, Brad | |
| Contact | Newman, Gretchen, (360) 407-6097 | |
| Print Availability |
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| Number of pages | 87 | |
| Keywords | administration, disposal, landfill, lead, legislature, model, order, recycling, reduction, waste, Waste reduction | |
| Related Web Content | Waste Reduction & Recycling Education | |
| Related Publications | Title | Relationship |
| Focus Sheet: Washington's G.O.L.D. Plan | similar topic | |
| Chapter 173-304 WAC, Minimum Functional Standards for Solid Waste Handling | related regulation | |
| Abstract | Long Description |
In 1989, the Washington State Legislature passed the Waste Not Washington Act Chapter 70.95 RCW, which made several major changes in how the state manages its waste. Reducing waste and recycling are now the top two priorities for managing solid waste. The Legislature also set a goal for the state to achieve a 50 percent recycling rate by 1995. The primary objective of the State G.O.L.D. Plan is for state agencies to develop G.O.L.D. programs. Such programs should 1) ensure the wise use of resources at all state-owned facilities, 2) coordinate the State's Buy Recycled, Program at the agency level, 3) provide the highest levels of collection possible for recyclable materials at the agency level, 4) provide incentives and education needed to achieve maximum levels of waste reduction and recycling at state government facilities, and 5) increase communication between state employees, Washington state citizens, the Legislature, and local jurisdictions regarding waste reduction, recycling, and procurement actions. |
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