Burbank has a Zero Waste Plan that will aim to reduce waste in a significant way, by the year 2040. To start, it calls for the gradual reduction and elimination of disaposable plastic bags and styrofoam..
The impact, at this point, is primarily on businesses that use styrofoam or plastic bags and at this point they will not be penalized. This plan is intended to be a guide and will encourage both businesses and residents to conserve and do their part.
The City has started to do their part by using recycled paper and printing reports on both sides of the page.
In the future they will look at new rules, such as how garbage rates are structured, to provide incentives for residents to waste less and recycle more.
The Public Works Department will present a detailed plan at a future city council meeting, no date yet.
For more information on City of Burbank recycling.....check out Burbank Recycling programs.
Ana, Great plan for your city. I am sure this plane will help the city of Burbank and its citizens significantly.
This is good news. We're also aiming to be plastic bag free on Maui in the next few years. Just remember to take some shopping bags with you everywhere.