HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-09 PACKET 05.4.Washington County Waste Management Master Plan 2012 -2030
School related strategies
Communication and Education
1. Partner with other entities to conduct education programs to schools and community
groups to teach about waste management and related activities.
2. Develop and promote the use of education tools such as learning kits, and use interactive
informational displays, peer training and other "train the trainer" opportunities to teach about
waste management and related activities.
8. Increase the knowledge of staff from public entities by providing information and resources
on waste management and related activities and partner in providing outreach and education
to the community.
Cost and Finance
1. Develop a funding opportunity for schools to enhance performance in meeting Plan goals.
Land Disposal
2. Require public entities to meet the Minn. Stat. § 115A.471 to ensure MSW is delivered to a
processing facility.
Organics Recovery
1. Partner with Ramsey County through the RRPB to develop and implement a comprehensive
business and school organics program to maximize the diversion of organic waste and improve
recycling and reduce waste. If additional needs exist beyond the RRPB, the county will provide
additional technical and financial assistance waste to its businesses and schools.
Processing
6. Work with public entities and MPCA to ensure MSW is delivered to a processing facility,
including evaluating the amount of MSW generated by public entities, and the volume
delivered for processing.
Recycling
Policy
4. The county will work with public entities to assure that recycling opportunities are maximized
using public education and information, planning and evaluation, regulation, financial incentives,
technical assistance, and consultation.
5. The county will provide technical and financial assistance to businesses, schools, and
municipalities to facilitate recycling opportunities.
Strategy
2. Work with large community events to evaluate and improve waste and increase recycling
management.
3. With input from municipalities, develop and implement the use of a "performance scorecard"
to evaluate, set standards, and measure progress of municipalities toward achieving recycling
goals.