REAP has not been effective in pollution prevention or reducing per capita municipal solid waste disposed in landfills. Eliminating illegal dumps has become costlier under DEP purchasing procedures.

PERD’s objectives were to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the A. James Manchin Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP). Although REAP has produced significant output, the program is inefficient and the primary desired outcomes are not being achieved. REAP has not been effective in pollution prevention or reducing per capita municipal solid waste disposed in landfills.