waste management

Continued his advocacy for zero waste program development and resource conservation strategies as the town prepares for the landfill closure.

Suggested adopting waste management strategies similar to Austin, Texas, including reuse and recycle drop-off centers and pay-as-you-throw systems.

Suggested adopting waste management and recycling incentives modeled after Austin, Texas.

Praised the supervisor's commitment to zero waste and urged town support for state extended producer responsibility legislation.

Discussed Southold Town's successful trash reduction and recycling program and potential cost savings for Brookhaven.

Proposed adopting Southold's 'SMART' pay-as-you-throw trash bag program to reduce solid waste and save money as the town landfill approaches closure.