N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 27-0403: Legislative intent

§ 27-0403. Legislative intent.

The legislature hereby finds and declares that development and

implementation of local programs to conserve energy through sound solid

waste management efforts can be of broad benefit to the state. Through

utilization of resource reuse and other programs, primary raw materials

can be conserved, energy savings can be gained, the amount of waste

disposed of in landfills can be reduced, and, through proper management

of the waste stream, improved operations at waste-to-energy facilities

may be realized. In recognition of the potential benefits to be accrued

from implementing sound solid waste management programs, the legislature

hereby declares that a program directed toward enhancing the state's

resource reuse efforts will provide energy, economic and environmental

benefits for New York state.