The Mamdani administration has a crucial opportunity to reverse New York City's affordability crisis; this ILSR policy memo suggests strategies to do so.
Non-compete clauses prevent workers from changing jobs within an industry or starting their own competing firm. Banning non-competes would spur job creation and economic growth.
In addition to the statewide surcharges, Ohio's Solid Waste Management Districts are authorized to assesses disposal surcharges per ton of material disposed. Hamilton County, comprising...
On July 1, 2024, the City of Pomona, California adopted a comprehensive update to the City of Pomona Zoning and Development Code. The updates removed...
In 2022, Baltimore’s County Council enacted zoning regulations defining on-farm composting as distinct from landfills and dumps and permitting, by right, on-farm composting facilities.
As dollar stores multiply rapidly across the U.S., cities are developing dollar store-specific policies to rein in their growth.
In 2018, Toledo, Ohio updated its municipal planning and zoning code (Subsection 1104.2400) to clarify definitions of agriculture and urban gardens and apply additional land...
San Diego County updated its zoning code with Zoning Ordinance Section 6977, Organic Materials Processing in 2022 to specifically support community composting activities. These updates...
The County of San Mateo uses a $9.89/ton AB 939 fee levied on all waste disposed of at landfills in the county to pay for...
Santa Clara, CA's Solid Waste Planning Fee was adopted in 1984 at $0.15 per ton disposal at landfills, incinerators, and transfer stations, through resolution by...
Alameda County, CA's waste diversion and recycling programs are predominantly administered by the public agency StopWaste. StopWaste receives over 90% of its core funding from...
As the country’s most populous city, New York City (NYC) experiences a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing its waste stream. Generating...
King County, Washington, has long been recognized as a leader in environmental product procurement in the country. King County Code (KCC) § 10.14.050 mandates public...
San Francisco set the goal of achieving 75 percent diversion from landfill by 2010 and zero waste by 2020. To achieve this ambitious aim, the...
In 2011, the City of Austin set a goal of a 75% diversion rate for solid waste by 2020 and a 90% diversion rate by...