ZERO WASTE AMHERST
Together We Make Zero!
Our Projects
Project 1: Waste Hauler Reform and Curbside Compost Pick Up
ZWA has proposed a bylaw amendment that would significantly reduce our waste by transitioning hauler services from subscription services to a town contract with the hauler that would include curbside compost pick up in basic service, a pay as you throw fee structure and local compost processing and reuse.
Project 2: Our Plastic Problem
ZWA would like to promote new policies that will lead to a reduction in single use plastics in the Town of Amherst. We would do this by adapting the best practices from existing bans in Massachusetts and elsewhere in the USA. We seek members interested in spearheading or participating in this initiative.
Project 3: Zero Waste Schools
ZWA would like to work with the Schools and town officials to promote Zero Waste practices in the schools, as well as with UMass and college Zero Waste groups.