–Forwarded by Larry Christley, TDEC–

PAYT is the SMART (Save Money And Reduce Trash) solution that entrepreneurial cities around the country and the world are using to provide the ” 3 Es ” (i.e., Environmental Sustainability, Economic
Stability and Equitable Services) to their citizens.

In today’s tough economic climate, U.S. cities and states are struggling to pay for vital services while also trying to create jobs and curb their Climate Footprints. But, is it possible for states to generate
environmental sustainability and economic stability in a fair and equitable way for their citizens? Good News…Yes!

Watch this short video to learn how all of us “Recovering Waste-aholics” can cost-effectively conserve both natural and fiscal resources.

Learn valuable tips about the proven formula for states to be SMART (i.e., Save Money And Reduce Trash) by employing the dynamic duo of a robust education campaign in combination with clear, market-based price signals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr_RIIb2CYg

If your city cannot politically afford to raise taxes to pay for the rising costs of municipal services… consider this successful economic incentive that has spread exponentially to over 7,000 cities nationwide.

Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) charges for garbage services like a utility rather than out of the tax base or a flat fee.
This simple program has been proven to be the most environmentally and fiscally effective way to reduce wastes, cut our greenhouse gases and save cities millions of dollars. Learn more at <www.epa.gov/payt>

Please forward the video to your city officials and environmental organizations for distribution.

Enjoy and All the Best,

Jan Canterbury, PAYT Project Manager
Resource Conservation and Sustainability Division
USEPA