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Vote on a request to approve grant proposal to NC Department of Environmental Quality for Recycle Right education campaign
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve grant application to NC Department of Environmental Quality for Recycle Right education campaign
Introduction & Background: Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling (SW&R) is proposing an education and outreach project to make recycling easier for residents of Chatham County. SW&R operates 12 Collection Centers that serve residents in the unincorporated areas of the county. The towns of Goldston, Pittsboro, and Siler City provide recycling services to their residents through a private hauler, Waste Industries LLC dba GFL Environmental (GFL Environmental). Many residents in the unincorporated areas of the county contract with a private hauler for curbside recycling services as well.
SW&R is proposing a grant project to help residents in Chatham County learn how to recycle right. The project involves a joint effort between SW&R; the Towns of Goldston, Pittsboro, and Siler City; and the private haulers working in Chatham County. The goal of the project is to get all entities to agree to a common list of recyclable items (except for glass) and work together on an education campaign to make recycling easier for all residents. The campaign will include printed materials, online resources, presentations, participation in community events, and a media release. SW&R will create educational materials for all entities to utilize and lead the effort of the campaign.
Discussion & Analysis: With many different entities providing recycling services to residents, this creates a lot of confusion for residents around recycling. Many residents do not know who provides their service or who to contact with questions and end up assuming that the SW&R's recycling rules apply to them. This project will make it easier for residents to recycle right no matter who is providing their service. This will b...
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