"We are at a critical juncture in the development and implementation of our state's hazardous waste program," he said.

A zero waste program that calls for all facilities to send less than one percent of waste to landfills.

"The city now has to come up with a solid waste program that does more than just talk about recycling."

The waste program grew awkwardly into its role as middleman.

So far, 12 municipalities have chosen to participate in the county's organic waste recycling program - five more than last year.

Many states have adopted these criteria into their solid waste programs.

"Over all, the report represents a significant change in direction for the city's solid waste program," he said.

Congress set specific implementation deadlines for the hazardous waste program.

He said that the Reagan Administration had tried to limit the toxic waste program and was now "dragging its feet."

The adoption of his amendment was a huge blow to the nuclear waste program generally and significantly slowed its momentum.