Evaluating Waste Management Reform in the Municipality of Binghamton

Authors

Shreyash Shrestha, Binghamton University--SUNY

Publication Date

2025

Document Type

Book

Description

This paper aims to investigate the potential for a three-stream waste management system mandate to be introduced in the city of Binghamton. The area currently utilizes the Blue Bag Policy which, after three decades in effect, faces an uncertain future due to a rise in residential complaints regarding the unreliable and inefficient nature of the program. In light of such issues, this paper conducts a comparative analysis between municipalities with a mandated three-stream waste management system and Binghamton’s current approach to assess operational differences and performance outcomes, and ultimately realize Binghamton’s need to update their waste management system. To incentivize such a shift, the paper conducts a cost-benefit analysis showcasing the potential for a reduction in landfill tipping fees after a three-stream system is instituted. Additionally, the paper utilizes the Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) framework and interviews with relevant officials to ensure well-founded conclusions.

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Shrestha, Shreyash, "Evaluating Waste Management Reform in the Municipality of Binghamton" (2025). Research Days Posters 2025. 167.
https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/167