This panel focuses on the NYC’s waste problem, which has existed for a period of time and now has fewer options. Introduction by Stan Altman (Dean of Baruch College School of Public Affairs), moderated by Barbara Fife (Director of external affairs and executive programs of Baruch College School of Public Affairs), Opening remarks by Marcia Bystryn (Executive Director of the New York League of Conversation Voters). Panelists include John Doherty (Commissioner of NYC Department of Sanitation), Robert Lange (Director of Bureau of Waste Prevention of Reuse and Recycling of NYC Department of Sanitation), Michael McMahon (NYC Council, Chair of Sanitation and Solid Waste Mgt.), Benjamin Miller (Former DOS Deputy Commissioner) and Ruth Ford (Contributing editor of Habitat Magazine).