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Strategies for City Facilities <br />In order to increase the amount of recycling and reduce waste in City facilities, it is <br />important to establish a baseline of waste generated. Rcontainers and signage needs to be <br />consistent throughout City buildings and staff will be trained on recycling procedures. <br />Strategies for Residential/Commercial <br />The city of Saint Anthony Village can increase residential recycling rates through education <br />and outreach in the community. The City can better advertise recycling opportunities to <br />increase awareness. The City could explore the option of sponsoring events for electronic <br />recycling, where items are collected and brought to the following facilities: <br />• A -Plus Appliance <br />• ARCA <br />• Certified Recycling <br />• JTs Advanced Recyclers <br />This can increase recycling rates and increase education and awareness for residents and <br />businesses throughout the City. <br />iii. Composting <br />Goal: The 25% of waste that comes from food scraps could be kept out of landfills with <br />increased composting. Compost, a nutrient rich dirt -like substance, can be used to grow <br />healthy food and other plants, increasing ecosystem services that benefit residents. <br />Objective: Increase the amount of composting on a City-wide level <br />In order for these goals to be obtained and successfully practiced, St. Anthony will need to <br />implement and practice policies that encourage recycling and composting on both public and <br />private levels. Policies can be created that encourage prevention of waste. This will help <br />reach the goal to have 75% of waste produced be recycled and composted. <br />Strategy: <br />Applying composting sites near community gardens so that compost does not have <br />to be transported. <br />Strategy: <br />Compost sites can first be implemented in small, high-density areas with higher <br />populations to compost. Compost bins can be provided to residents or businesses <br />from their garbage hauler for more convenience to the residents. <br />Strategy: <br />Workshops will be used to teach residents how/what to compost. Surrounding <br />communities (such as Roseville) lead as an example of successful composting <br />programs. <br />Future Progress <br />• Monitor the amount of recycled products and compost <br />• Assess facilities recycling and implement program to reduce, reuse and recycle for all <br />facilities <br />• Conduct assessment of solid waste and recycling system <br />• Steadily increase the quality of compost by educating residents on compost process <br />. am t 11 <br />� la CJ M <br />