As part of the planning process, the City is working to understand the needs of residents and businesses going forward. The planning process included: needs assessment; facilities assessment, analysis, plan development, public input and implementation.

The 20-year, integrated Solid Waste Management Plan addresses all components of an integrated solid waste management system including:

• Eliminating the amount of waste generated
• Reuse
• Recycling
• Recovering various wastes for other uses
• Assuring long-term disposal capacity
• Sustained operation of solid waste services