06-14-2006 Council Agenda - Laserfiche WebLink

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The haulers would assist with the roll -out. They would provide the hand -outs and fliers for the change to single sort. They would supply all residents with a calendar at the beginning of each year designating which weeks would be the pick -up weeks for recycling. These calendars could be hung on the refrigerator. Some samples of these hand -outs are included with this letter. Advantages of one -sort recycling: • They are wheeled carts- no more lifting of bins • They have lids- no more blowing away of material from bins • Less truck traffic- every other week pickup • Takes up the same footage in your garage as the bin- just taller • No more bundling of cardboard- it goes into the cart! • Increase in volume of recycled material Views from Ramsey County Environmental Health and possible disadvantages of single sort recycling: • Increase in contamination with all items in one container • Every -other week collection schedule- remembering to set out • Every -other week collection- volume might be an issue -full container If the council wishes to have a tour of the single sort recycling facilities, both Waste Management and BM /Allied Waste are willing to schedule a time for us to walk through and view their plants. Both Jennefer Klennert and Rich Hirstein will be in attendance at the council meeting, working together to answer any and all questions you may have on single sort recycling. They also will have on display for your viewing a sample of their single sort carts. We are looking for your opinions and your direction in whether we should pursue the single sort recycling in our contract negotiations.