PARTNERS FOR A CLEAN NEW MEXICO OUTREACH

GOAL 1: 

CHANGE THE MINDSET OF THE PUBLIC

TO VIEW ILLEGAL DUMPING AS A PUNISHABLE CRIME

Objectives

1. Educate public about illegal dumping and the associated penalties (multiple media channels and ages)

2. Utilize an easily identifiable slogan and program

3. Develop information on the costs and impacts of illegal dumping, distribute information

Projects to be identified

GOAL 2:  

ENCOURAGE LEGAL DISPOSAL

AND RECYCLING OF UNWANTED MATERIALS

Objectives

1. Educate citizens about how to properly dispose of unwanted items

2. Review local/state dumping policies and procedures to identify barriers to legal dumping

3. Address the identified barriers

4. Develop incentives or initiatives to promote legal disposal of waste

5. Educate the public about the value of “unwanted” items

6. Educate the public about the benefits of and opportunities to recycle

7. Creating demand for recycled products

8. Encourage the utilization of recycled materials in production of new goods

Projects to be identified