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Millages and User Fees: Funding the Future of Sustainable Materials Management
How do communities fund programs that reduce waste, increase recycling, and promote sustainability? This webinar explores two key funding mechanisms—millages and user fees—and how they can support long-term, effective materials management programs.
Participants will learn:
- What millages and user fees are and how they work;
- The benefits and challenges of each approach;
- Real-world examples of communities successfully implementing these funding strategies; and
- Practical considerations for planning and gaining public support.
Whether you’re a local government official, sustainability professional, or community advocate, this session will provide actionable insights to help you build a strong financial foundation for sustainable materials programs.
Who should attend: Local government officials, regional planning agencies, DPAs, solid waste and recycling professionals, sustainability professionals, environmental nonprofits, and anyone interested in advancing local sustainable materials management solutions.
After registering, you will receive an email from "EGLE Outreach" with a link for you to use to join the webinar.
Online webinar via Zoom
Start: February 26, 2026 10:30 AM
End: February 26, 2026 12:00 PM
How do communities fund programs that reduce waste, increase recycling, and promote sustainability? This webinar explores two key funding mechanisms—millages and user fees—and how they can support long-term, effective materials management programs.
Participants will learn:
- What millages and user fees are and how they work;
- The benefits and challenges of each approach;
- Real-world examples of communities successfully implementing these funding strategies; and
- Practical considerations for planning and gaining public support.
Whether you’re a local government official, sustainability professional, or community advocate, this session will provide actionable insights to help you build a strong financial foundation for sustainable materials programs.
Who should attend: Local government officials, regional planning agencies, DPAs, solid waste and recycling professionals, sustainability professionals, environmental nonprofits, and anyone interested in advancing local sustainable materials management solutions.
After registering, you will receive an email from "EGLE Outreach" with a link for you to use to join the webinar.