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CLERK -ADM I N I91'k AP. u- 'MAYok ANO CUIINC I i. JANIIARY 30, 1986 rnGE idRCC 1986 391 1 ons/year 19R7 562 Inns!year IYtIII I III i.au:,•y, u 1989 1,O12 I.,ns/year 1990 1,293 Ions/year The City is responsible for keeping accurate recur-!, ut recyclables generated within the city. These numhers are not only necessary for verifyino lire tartlet t•onnarn'• thrive, but will be needed to collect the $4/ton currently ',ing O rterm.i. 7iris re.-.„u kevpi.iy vl" elan aid in develnninn and/or modifying .•er recycling programs. Recommendations Estahlish ., drop ntf center. Establishm.•nt of a drop off center should be. under- taken as soon as possible. Residents are aware of the need I., recy, le and would we icnme a l.0 i I i I y t.. dispose of recyclable items. .A drnp oft rent.•r would also contribute to the City's abatement target of 393 tons f-)r 1986. To be eligible for the tonnage grant payments. recyclab)es ,.lust be mcasdred and recorded. Residents ;cave expressed a stronc intere.,t in the developmenl of a recyclinq program --curbside and/or drop oft c,•oter. A drop off center is al ez7el,ent method of getting people into the recy--linq habit and subsequont curbside service is a very simple transition. operation of a dr)p off center can provide voltnteer organizati,,ns with a source A revenue while providinq the City with a clear„ safe, convenient operation. 2. Promote and support the development of composting sites in surrounding municipalities, while promoting our cnmpits, site. Yard waste7, comprise approximately ;79 of the current residential waste stream, or approximareiy 43,000 ton-: annually. it is difficult to vitimate how many h,ntsoholds in Mounds View actually use our site becau•:e of the nei,hhorinq cities bringing leaves to Mounds View.