The severity of solid waste issues is well document in the United States. The passage of Ohio Amended Substitute House Bill 592 in 1988 radically altered waste management practice in the state, and presented new challenges and opportunities for local governments. Through the creation of Solid Waste Management Policy Boards, solid waste planning and implementation has become a necessary and highly visible activity at the local level. Information for citizens is imperative as citizen action is that which will ultimately change solid waste practices. Group size is flexible.
Teaching methods are participatory and presentational.
Fact sheets, displays videos and slide sets are also available. All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag.