plastics disposal

Despite the continuing growth of recycling, improvements in source reduction and increases in energy recovery, some waste will always require disposal. Learn about plastics in landfills and their important role in protecting our environment and our groundwater from potential hazards posed by landfills.

Learn more:

• Degradable Additives and Innovation
  While ACC applauds the intention and the innovation behind degradable additives, we believe there are currently a number of issues about the potential impacts of degradable additives in plastics that deserve serious consideration and evaluation of the data.
• Proper Disposal: Landfills
  While the total number of landfills is decreasing (due to better resource conservation, resource efficiency and recycling strategies), total landfill capacity is actually steadily increasing.
• Improper Disposal: Litter and Marine Debris
  Littering, illegal dumping, broken windows and graffiti all add up to burdensome issues which can negatively effect economic or social development within a given area. 
• Where it Goes When You Dispose
  You will have the opportunity to visit five solid waste management facilities: a transfer station, a household hazardous waste facilitiy, an energy recovery or combustion facility, a recycling center and a landfill.
• Information on Disposal
  Modern landfill technologies, stabilization techniques and site-monitoring systems are ensuring the protection of our present and future environment.