Baltimore Zero Waste Coalition
Working Together for a Cleaner, More Resilient Baltimore
Are you part of a Baltimore based organization that is passionate about zero-waste initiatives? The Baltimore Zero Waste Coalition (ZWC) invites local organizational stakeholders to join a growing movement to advance zero waste across our city.
Convened by DPW’s Office of Waste Diversion (OWD), the ZWC brings together community organizations, educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to build partnerships, share resources, and implement solutions that minimize landfill and incinerator use while maximizing reuse, recycling, and composting.
Mission 
The Baltimore Zero Waste Coalition is dedicated to promoting waste diversion practices that minimize landfill/incineration use and maximize resource recovery. Through education, collaboration, and advocacy we work towards creating a zero-waste culture in Baltimore City.
Vision 
We envision a Baltimore where zero waste is a reality and sustainable practices are embedded in everyday life. By fostering partnerships, supporting policy change, and inspiring collective action, we aim to create a more equitable, resilient, and environmentally responsible city.
Coalition Goals 
The Baltimore Zero Waste Coalition works to:
- Promote waste diversion practices and minimize landfill/incinerator use
- Support innovative solutions that increase resource efficiency
- Build community capacity through education, technical assistance, and training
- Strengthen collaboration among universities, businesses, nonprofits, and other waste leaders
- Support policy and legislation that supports waste reduction and source separation
- Foster partnerships and public outreach to embed zero-waste practices across all sectors of Baltimore
Why Join the ZWC?
The Baltimore Zero Waste Coalition works to:
- Promote waste diversion practices and minimize landfill/incinerator use
- Support innovative solutions that increase resource efficiency
- Build community capacity through education, technical assistance, and training
- Strengthen collaboration among universities, businesses, nonprofits, and other waste leaders
- Support policy and legislation that supports waste reduction and source separation
- Foster partnerships and public outreach to embed zero-waste practices across all sectors of Baltimore
Meet Our Members:
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Get Involved
Interested in joining? Fill out the form linked below to share your organizations interest, goals, and capacity to contribute.
- Upcoming Events & Resources
Stay tuned for webinars, community events, and technical assistance opportunities
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