Recycling at Public Events

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Recycling at Public Events

• Tony Hayes
• Loudoun County
• Office of Solid Waste Management
• 703-771-5514
• www.loudoun.gov/oswm

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RECYCLING AT COUNTY PARKS SPECIAL EVENTS

• Partnership (Spring 2003)
• Office of Solid Waste Management
• Parks Recreation Community Services
• LCPS Department of Facilities Services
• Targeted Events
• Independence Day Celebrations
• PONY National Softball Tournament

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RECYCLING AT COUNTY PARKSSPECIAL EVENTS

• Partner Responsibilities
• OSWM
• Purchase recycling bins
• Liaison between partnering agencies
• PRCS
• Set up, monitor, and empty recycling bins
• Bin storage
• LCPS Facilities Services
• Deliver 8yd dumpsters
• Collect and transport recyclables
• Dumpster storage

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RESULTS

• 24-40cy of recyclables collected
• (annual total for all events combined)
• Program has become institutionalized
• Increased public awareness/expectation for
  recycling
• Lessons learned

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RECYCLING BINS TESTED
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COUNTY PROCESS FOR PERMITTING PRIVATE VENUES

• Special Events Advisory Council
• Member Agencies
• Event Planning Information Form
• Special Events Website
• www.loudoun.gov/events/index.htm
• Special Event Application Review Process

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OSWM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

• Technical Assistance
• www.loudoun.gov/oswm/events.htm
• Recycling Bins
• Recycling Bin Loan Program

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NEXT STEPS

• Continue Existing Efforts
• Additional Outreach to Towns
• Consider Revising County Recycling Ordinance