Adopted 1992, Revised 1997

LWVMI supports measures to solve the problem of solid waste disposal

I. The state should:
A. Implement federal regulations and participate in federal programs;
B. Establish state standards and regulations which may be stricter than federal regulations;
C. Encourage coordinated state supervision and cooperation with local governmental units for regional arrangements of government for strict enforcement and implementation;
D. Enact and implement legislation which would enable local government to manage and pay for solid waste pick-up, disposal and resource recovery efforts;
E. Encourage re-use of all salvageable materials;
F. Encourage participation by private enterprise and educational institutions to find improved solutions to solid waste problems.

II. Local or regional arrangements of government should:
A. Exercise main responsibility for maintaining solid waste pick-up, disposal and resource recovery projects;
B. Provide that costs be covered through local taxation, user charges, special charges to business and industry or a combination thereof;
C. Be able to establish stricter standards than those of the federal or state governments.

III. Reuse and recycling technology should become mandatory with the initiating assistance of governmental subsidies or tax allowances, with the ultimate goal of self-supporting or profitable operations.