The purpose of The Miami-Dade Resource Conservation Committee (MDRCC) is to promote, facilitate, and oversee the efforts of County employees in recycling, recycled-content purchasing, and Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) activities.

What can I do at my department to protect the environment in Miami-Dade County?

• Find out by taking a look at our Pollution Prevention Booklet

Save Some Green and Help Miami-Dade Win Green Competitions!

Miami-Dade County has been working steadily to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts.  This year we're joining Americans nationwide in two green competitions that promote energy efficiency and conservation of our country's energy resources -- Drive $marter and Change the World! Your involvement will help demonstrate that Miami-Dade County residents have the power - individually and working together - to combat higher gasoline prices, decrease air pollution, and improve our national energy security -  all while reducing the amount of money you spend! 

• View the additional challenge information

It Takes Two to Make a Difference!

The Resource Conservation Committee is looking for two good representatives from each County Department who want to make a difference. Become a member of the RCC today for a challenging experience, and help us reach our goals!

County employees need an approval from their Department’s Director before joining the Resource Conservation Committee. Please call 305-372-6784 for more information.

• Researching and identifying new opportunities for implementation in waste reduction, recycling, and Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP).
   
• Publicizing these opportunities and programs to County employees and departments, and assisting in their implementation, as needed.
   
• Developing recommended policy statements aimed at encouraging waste reduction, recycling, and EPP.
  Recommending modifications to ordinances, administrative orders, program goals, and operating procedures in order to encourage waste reduction, recycling, and EPP.
   
• Assisting with the coordination between County departments and recycling vendors by reviewing the service provided by the contractors, and helping to resolve any problems encountered with the County's recycling program.
   
• Recognizing and promoting employee and department accomplishments in these activities and programs.
   
• Providing an annual report that summarizes all in-house recycling programs, as well as other environmentally based promotional efforts, activities, sponsorships, and accomplishments performed by the Committee during the previous year.

We Can Help
As part of its responsibilities, the Miami-Dade Resource Conservation Committee can help you and your department by:

• Assisting with establishment of contracts for recycling and EPP.
   
• Helping to identify more environmentally friendly products and services for your department's operations.
   
• Providing education and helpful tips for successful waste reduction, recycling, and EPP programs.
   
• Helping to resolve any problems arising from related contracts and/or implementation of a program.
   
• Providing information about upcoming events and educational opportunities for waste reduction, recycling, and EPP.