Greenbelt Save As You Throw (SAYT) Program

In an effort to combat rising trash costs, the City of Greenbelt implemented a new program to save residents money and reduce trash. The Save As You Throw program introduced a two-part fee structure that lowers the base service fee and gives residents a choice between variable or fixed landfill pricing. The program is designed to incentivize waste reduction and promote equity by aligning costs with usage – giving residents an option to reduce household costs.

Join us to learn about

• the program goals and preliminary results
• steps taken to garner support from the residents and the City Council
• feedback on program design and implementation from residents and city staff
• how SAYT could work in your jurisdiction

The presentation will be led by

• Kristen L. K. Weaver, Mayor Pro Tem and council liaison to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and the Greenbelt Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability
• Dr. Luisa Robles, Greenbelt Sustainability Coordinator
• Kristen Brown, Vice President of Waste Reduction Strategy at WasteZero