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Best Practices in Contracting and Ordinances for Successful Materials Management Programming
Clear ordinances and well-structured contracts are essential for building strong recycling and other materials management programs. This webinar will highlight best practices for developing ordinances and contracting strategies that support long-term diversion goals.
Participants will learn:
- How ordinances can establish authority and set program expectations;
- Key components of effective contracts with service providers;
- Strategies for ensuring transparency, accountability, and adaptability;
- Examples of communities successfully implementing these approaches.
Join us to explore proven methods for creating legal and operational frameworks that drive sustainable materials management.
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: March 12, 2026 10:30 AM
End: March 12, 2026 12:00 PM
Clear ordinances and well-structured contracts are essential for building strong recycling and other materials management programs. This webinar will highlight best practices for developing ordinances and contracting strategies that support long-term diversion goals.
Participants will learn:
- How ordinances can establish authority and set program expectations;
- Key components of effective contracts with service providers;
- Strategies for ensuring transparency, accountability, and adaptability;
- Examples of communities successfully implementing these approaches.
Join us to explore proven methods for creating legal and operational frameworks that drive sustainable materials management.
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.