Summary

Integrated Solid Waste Management Stakeholder Process Summary and Observations Current Approach to Solid Waste Management Discussion Framework for Solid Waste Governance Update from 2007 Report Conclusions and Recommendations Appendices: Stakeholder Process Report, SCORE report, and SCORE Reporting Recommendations

Summary of Process GHG currency Centroid focus Recommendations (Appendix A) MPCA Observations Significant changes necessary Advisory group helpful MPCA work focus has changed as a result SW Governance needs improvement

Solid waste performance for last 15 years: MSW generation increasing Recycling rates static Resource recovery decreasing Landfilling increasing Private and public sector goals not aligned Enforcement limited Cost structure not set up to achieve goals

SW Governance fragmented A more effective system would provide: Clarity Effective Tools Equity Accountability Balance Legislature, local government, and private entities must discuss better governance Strong regional authorities may help

GHG is not the only factor Focus on results Transparency More bang for the buck Visible costs mean better decisions Education and incentives for better behavior Public vs. private

Telephone directories Beverage containers Non-residential recycling Compostable plastic bags Open burning of garbage Additional research needs

Better incentives are needed ISWM Stakeholder Process work was helpful Governance must be improved MPCA will support the centroids Continued local leadership is important

Where are there gaps in governance? tools; incentives; accountability What can we do to close the gaps? articulate the problem; create a vision Do we want to/are we prepared to do that? Is our workplan adequate to address the issue? If so, how can we accomplish this together?