QSWAB Mission Statement: To serve as an advisory committee to the Borough President, Council members and citizens on waste-related issues; to promote waste prevention, recovery, and recycling; and to encourage fair and equitable waste initiatives.
QSWAB Vision Statement: The Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board (QSWAB) carries out the function of the citizens’ board as outlined in the City’s Administrative Code (§ Title 16-318) and serves as a trusted voice for fairness, equality, anti-racism, and environmental, public, and economic health for communities, the Queens Borough President, and Queens City Council members on issues related to waste prevention, resource recovery, recycling, and waste export in our Borough.
QSWAB Membership: All interested members are encouraged to first attend at least one Monthly Meeting and are welcomed to attend any Committee meetings as well! Being a member is not necessary for attendance or participation in QSWAB meetings. However, membership is required to vote on QSWAB issues. Membership is for individuals who live, work, or otherwise have a commitment to solid waste management in Queens, NYC. To learn more about Membership and to submit interest in becoming a member, please complete our Google Form.
QSWAB Committees: The following committees meet on a monthly basis as needed to discuss, engage and prioritize working together to make Queens greener and cleaner. Please visit our calendar to sign up for a meeting. Note that committees change periodically.
- Executive Committee
- Solid Waste Planning Committee
- Communications & Education Committee
- Environmental Justice Committee
- Legislative Committee
- Organics Committee
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