Builds upon the information contained in previous lessons regarding strategies to develop a Zero Waste system and provides information on how to incorporate those strategies into contracts and partnerships. This lesson includes information to help participants understand how to develop and maintain successful partnerships that will help to achieve high diversion goals.

Lesson Objectives:

• Describe procurement policies and methods.
• Identify appropriate diversion metrics.
• Discuss high diversion contract specifications and provisions.
• Develop procurement pricing options.
• Explain contract compliance and enforcement.