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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.