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Enivornmental Board <br />January 26, 2022 <br />Page 4 <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />Mr. Schwartz asked if data is collected on tonnage that goes to landfills. If so, it <br />would be interesting to look at the ratio of diverted waste and waste that goes to <br />landfills to determine if our numbers for tonnage are lower because waste is <br />increasing, or if people are simply using less single-use products. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson stated that the license agreements with haulers require tonnage data be <br />provided to the City for recycling, but not for solid waste. He stated that staff may <br />look into waste numbers in the future if this data is accessible. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan would like a copy of Mr. Davis’s presentation and maybe send them to <br />the board as well. <br /> <br />Mr. Parsons wanted to know if we get credit or another incentive for reaching <br />tonnage goals. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson stated that there are neither incentives nor penalties tied to the goals. If a <br />city is not reaching tonnage goals, the County will meet with the city to see how to <br />improve their recycling program. <br /> <br />Mr. Parsons wanted to know if market prices for recyclable good are ever published <br />so that residents can make economically informed decisions about their recycling <br />habits. He was curious if targeted economical marketing has been used in recycling <br />outreach. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson responded that the City prints outreach material sent by Anoka County in <br />all of the newsletters. More recycling and solid waste outreach content may be <br />posted in the future. <br /> <br />X. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Ms. Holmes made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:27p.m. Motion was seconded <br />by Mr. Schwartz. Motion carried 7 - 0. <br /> <br /> <br />