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o In November 2018, Hennepin County revised Ordinance 13 declaring that cities with <br />10,000+ residents must make curbside organics collection available to all residents in <br />1-4 unit buildings by 1/1/22. <br />o Additionally, the state legislature set a goal of reaching a 75% recycling rate goal in <br />the metro by 2030. Hennepin County's 2019 recycling rate was 49% - clearly <br />indicating that there's a long way to go. <br />• Increase public education and awareness about proper waste disposal and reduction <br />• Optimize city staff time and hauler administrative efficiency <br />• Improve hauler reporting systems <br />o Helps improve and simplify annual mandated city reporting to the county. <br />• Minimize disruption to residents and quality of life <br />o Fewer trucks driving around, which has been especially noticed as more people are <br />currently at home during the day. <br />o Residents won't have to spend their time and energy negotiating or shopping <br />around. <br />• Minimize impacts on licensed solid waste collectors <br />• Reduce road wear impacts <br />o Unnecessary load on the roads (with the current number of trucks) especially during <br />the freeze/thaw cycle, which continues to increase with warmer and wetter winters. <br />Have a reason you'd like to see added to the list? Email Rachel Lindholm at <br />rlindholm@richfieldmn.gov and indicate if you'd like credit for your contribution! <br />