Section 27-0403. Legislative intent

The  legislature  hereby  finds  and  declares  that  development  and
  implementation of local programs to conserve energy through sound  solid
  waste  management  efforts can be of broad benefit to the state. Through
  utilization of resource reuse and other programs, primary raw  materials
  can  be  conserved,  energy  savings  can be gained, the amount of waste
  disposed of in landfills can be reduced, and, through proper  management
  of  the  waste stream, improved operations at waste-to-energy facilities
  may be realized. In recognition of the potential benefits to be  accrued
  from implementing sound solid waste management programs, the legislature
  hereby  declares  that  a  program directed toward enhancing the state's
  resource reuse efforts will provide energy, economic  and  environmental
  benefits for New York state.