Title
Waste ReSources 2020 Recycling Program Changes: Next Steps
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Receive a progress update on the City's community outreach and implementation plan to remove glass and poly-coated products from Residential Curbside Recycling starting January of 2020.
Report
Issue:
Briefing on Waste Resources community outreach and implementation plan regarding residential curbside recycling programs.
Staff Contact:
Ron Jones, Senior Planner, Public Works 360.753.8509
Gary Franks, Director, Public Works Waste ReSources, 360.753.8780
Presenter:
Ron Jones, Senior Planner, Public Works Waste ReSources, 360.753.8509
Background and Analysis:
On September 17, 2019, staff briefed Council on the status of current recycling markets, the City's response to date, and recommended the removal of glass and poly-coated paper from the list of accepted materials. In particular, staff discussed the ongoing challenges associated with glass when it's commingled with other recyclables, and shared options for collecting it differently, ultimately recommending removal from residential curbside collection, and using drop off sites as means of collection.
Following the council briefing, staff met with the Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) on October 3, 2019 to share their outreach and implementation plan and receive feedback. Since then, staff has been developing outreach messaging and materials, securing drop-off locations, and getting the necessary containers ordered. At the December UAC meeting, staff will present the project status, which is on track for implementation by January 2020.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Olympia residential recycling customers have an interest in how the impacts to recycling will affect customer rates and the City's recycle acceptance list.
Options:
Receive briefing on education outreach plan and the effective date for changes to City's curbside recycling acceptable materials list.
Financial Impact:
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