Path A: Access
Missoulians will adopt and normalize Zero Waste behaviors with the increase of convenient, affordable Zero Waste services and programs.
Objective A1: Create universal access to Zero Waste systems, services, and programs
Action A1.1 - SHORT - Transform the current collection infrastructure to support the ZERO by FIFTY goal
Engage Missoula’s waste collection service provider(s) to develop a plan to transition to a Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) model.
Action A1.2 - SHORT - Ensure availability of recycling and compost collection service to all Missoula households, businesses, & multi family residential housing units (MFUs).
Increase recycling and compost collection services. Careful consideration of practicality and economics is needed to determine the best strategies for Missoula.
This Action in Action
Action A1.3 - SHORT - Support expansion of diversion options for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), E-Waste, and Universal Waste disposal
Work with Missoula City-County Health Department to collect as many types of hazardous and toxic materials as possible. Encourage retailers to “take back” products they sell that become hazardous waste upon disposal (a precursor to Policy Action D3.4). Promote sound disposal options and collection events as widely as possible.
This Action in Action
Action A1.4 - SHORT - Install Zero Waste stations in public parks and other public spaces such as Downtown
Provide equipment and technical assistance to parks and public areas, public venues, and events hosted in public areas to transform users’ experience at the point of disposal to increase recycling and/or composting behaviors and rates. Communicate with City Staff and collection service provider to identify service needed to maintain stations.