[GreenYes] Zero Waste and WTE...

[<Christine.McCoy@no.address>]

Hello All -

I'm going to be discussing waste management
issues with my director on Friday and I wanted to talk to him about approaches
for managing our waste in the long-term. The City of Alexandria has a WTE
facility that is co-owned with Arlington County and operated by Covanta.
Are there any communities using WTE that may be trying to figure out a
way to eliminate their WTE facilities, or other disposal facilities in
the future?  Are there any Zero Waste communities that have adopted
such aggressive plans or goals? If so, please send me contact names and
numbers ASAP. 

I'm not suggesting that we are headed
this way....I'm just curious how other folks are talking about the future
of their waste management systems!!! Alexandria is very urban and our WTE
facility is being encroached upon by housing developments and residents
who may not want to live by such facility (though it's very well operated
and managed). This industrial corridor in the City is already under some
stress due to other land-uses that folks aren't please with - including
a coal plant and a paving plant. I know there are some who are considering
opposing the expansion of a C&D transfer facility nearby as well :(
You know - the NIMBY stuff that goes
on everywhere. 

In any event, I would appreciate any
feedback, input and info you can provide! 

Thanks so very much,

Christine McCoy
City of Alexandria
703/519-3486 ext. 132