Zero Waste

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Green Cincinnati Plan Vision

Cincinnati will achieve 50% diversion city-wide by 2030, and city-wide zero waste (90% diversion) by 2040 through conservation of resources by responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of materials without threat to human health and the environment.​

Read the Zero Waste Section of the 2023 GCP

Green Cincinnati Plan Goals:​

  • Increase waste diversion 10% by 2028.​
  • Sustainably divert 50% of organics (including yard trimmings and food waste) from the landfill by 2028.​
  • Decrease litter and illegal dumping by 10% annually through 2028​