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state level, but requires the cooperation and support of all l government. The system established for solid wastevels of relying on cities to control and ree is more diffuse, gulate collection, counties to regulate or operate existing landfills, and the state to coordinate responsibilities and plan for future disposal needs. Both systems have been designed to foster and encourage abatement, recycling, and resource recovery for as much of the waste stream as possible and then to assure environmentally sound aisposal for the remaining waste. The system has not been entirely implemented yet, but it appears to be working, and therefore the League does not perceio,e a need for major changes to existing legislation at the present time. But any future legislation that may be considered should enhance and not diminish the emphasis on these concerns: 1. Effective Planning. To the great•;st erter:t possible, ail levels all phases oOfgplanningtanddmanagingvthe solidate randohazauld ovs rd involved in sound1 streams to assure a cost-efficient and environmentallysolid waste and hazardous waste disposal system; 2• alternatives to Landfills_ The League strungly endorses abatement, recycling, and resource recovery activities and programs to reduce the need for the land disposal of waste. The goal should be to re disposa duce, solid uwaste. and m extent rtottotally havoide needtherlandlanddisposallof `' hazardous waste. The Le Sue would support the eventual prohibition of disposal of unprocessed solid waste in landfills, as cost-efficient and enviro.mentally safe alternatives are developed and funding is provided to cities to implement their responsibilities. Mandatory funds financed by tipping fees are supported by the League if the funds derived from the fees are used to pay for closure and post -closure costs of landfills in the political jurisdiction where the fee is derived. Local control and management of these funds must be provided for in any financial as urance requirements. Additionally, the amount required to be raised locally should be set at a level that recognizes the financial stability of cities and the financing resources available to cities; —Vue supports alternatives— t ai taxesas yesourcesrof financing conservation efforts. These alternatives can include additional fees on landfill .r disposal facility users, as well as state grants and loans. The legislature should continue to fund educational efforts on the subject of solid and hazardous waste disposal, including alternatives for the disposal of household hazardous waste, such as those promoted by the household hazardous waste reduction project; -44-