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INITIATIVE 2 <br />PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST <br />MULTIPLE ANNUAL EVENTS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL <br />OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, INCLUDING ELECTRONICS <br />AND APPLIANCES <br />DESCRIPTION: Through the Annual Clean-Up Day and electronics recycling <br />events, SAV is already making good progress in the proper management of <br />hazardous waste. To improve the accessibility of and participation in these <br />events, the City can increase the frequency of hazardous waste drop-off events <br />and raise awareness of the consequences of improper disposal methods. To <br />confront the financial barriers for residents looking to dispose of hazardous <br />waste, the City could reduce or eliminate drop-off fees. <br />>>> SAV saw a decrease in CO2 emissions from waste between <br />2014 and 2020, the City nearly returned to the 2014 value in 2021. <br />METRICS: Track materials shared with residents through City communications channels. Evaluate the <br />participation in and frequency of proper disposal events. <br />TIMELINE: 2024 - ONGOING <br /> ACTIONS: <br />● Share existing educational materials to advertise the harmful impact of the improper <br />disposal of hazardous waste through the City newsletter, posters near waste bins, and <br />during events. <br />● Create an annual schedule for drop-off opportunities within SAV and surrounding <br />communities. This could include Clean-Up Days, electronics recycling events, as well <br />as new events. <br />● Consider establishing a fund to reduce or eliminate the financial barriers of proper <br />hazardous waste disposal. <br />FOCUS >>> <br />CLIMATE PLAN 2023 >> 23