Common use of Goals of the Authority Clause in Contracts

Goals of the Authority. The Authority will (a) encourage recycling, reduction, and reuse, in order to divert Authority Solid Waste (defined below) from landfills, seeking to ultimately reach zero waste, (b) support regional solutions with other counties with priority being given to the needs and goals of the Parties, (c) conduct comprehensive public education campaigns, and (d) engage in and/or support research and development into disposal, reduction, recycling, reuse, and utilization of the latest technology to create a sustainable and resilient Authority Solid Waste disposal and Recyclable Materials (defined below) processing system. In connection with these goals, the Authority should consider and evaluate all existing permitted facilities and properties within Broward County with the appropriate entitlements and land uses, seeking to ultimately reach zero waste in order to meet its goals and objectives. The Authority may offer the Parties collection and hauling services for Authority Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials; however, ultimate responsibility for providing such services shall remain with each local government in Broward County.