Capturing material that can be diverted from disposal requires the active participation of those who generate waste – the residents and businesses of Metro Boston.   Making it convenient for them to separate and recycle or compost waste is essential to increasing diversion.  This means designing convenient waste management into new and retrofitted buildings, developments, and municipal infrastructure.

Regional infrastructure is also essential to cost-effective management of material once diverted.  Increased regional composting infrastructure is a particular need, as much of the potential for increasing diversion of waste lies in efforts to increase the composting of organics generated by residential and commercial sources.  As acknowledged in the 2006 MA SWMP, additional in-state organics processing capacity can help businesses, cities and towns save money, reduce pressure on disposal capacity, create a valuable product, and support creation of additional jobs in Massachusetts.

39.a    The Boston Society of Architects should develop guidance or a tool kit on how municipal design review can assess the availability of convenient recycling and composting facilities

39.b    MassDEP should support the development of additional in-state organics processing capacity
 

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