Goal

Increase recycling and composting efforts and diversion of waste.

Key Projects: 

  • Implement a recycling program at all City facilities, tracking tonnage collected.
    • Status:  In Progress 
    • Recycling implemented in 2020. Pending weighted trucks on route.
  • Provide electronic and hazardous waste recycling.  
  • Increase public education and outreach around waste reduction.
    • Status:  Complete 

Projects in Development: 

  • Evaluate existing paper processes to determine when and how they can become paperless.
    • Status:  Complete 
  • Investigate requiring commercial and multifamily buildings to offer recycling.
    • Status:  Not Started  
  • Investigate a policy for construction waste diversion.
    • Status:  Not Started 
  • Investigate composting programs and communication strategies.
    • Status:  In Progress 
  • Explore a composting program at all city facilities; track tonnage collected.
    • Status:  In Progress 
  • Explore avenues to dropping off organic materials.
    • Status:  Complete 
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