CSBC Blog Implementation of PAYT in DC and NYC: Best Practices and Next Steps

Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) is an appealing concept for many municipalities as the volume of waste increases and disposal becomes more difficult and costly. As more and more landfills are closing, there is an increasing amount of waste that must be shipped out of the state in which it was produced. Therefore, cities must find a means to deal with their refuse and recycling in a cost-effective and efficient manner. PAYT has become a tried and true method for addressing this issue.