Establishing A Curbside Recycling Program in G.F.

Loryann G. GarciaPh.D. StudentWalden UniversityPUBH-8135Dr. Marino8 May 2011

AGENDA

• Presentation Introduction• Learning Outcomes• The 3 R’s of Recycling• The Strengths to Recycling• Why Recycle?• Current Statics on Montana and Recycling• Process to Establishing A Program

PRESENTATION INTRODUCTION

United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

LEARNING OUTCOMESAfter This Presentation You Will Be Able to:

Describe the Purpose of RecyclingDefine the 3 R’s of RecyclingDescribe Why a Curbside Recycling Program is a Value to the Community Develop a Plan to Begin Recycling Program in your Community

ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING

• Recycle, Reduce, Reuse• Recycle is to process old and used items• Reducing items – decrease the amount• Reusing items – extend the life

United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved fromhttp://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

MT Department of Environmental Quality (2011). Recycling Summary of 2009 in Montana. Retrieved from: http://deq.mt.gov/Recycle/Publications_homepage_new.mcpx

ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING Recycling

• Strengthening Our Community

• Strengthens Our Environment

• Build a Strong Economy

United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING

• Why Recycle?• Lessen the Impact of Global Warming• Protecting Our Environment• Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions• Saves Energy• Conserves Resources• Preserves Landfill Space• Reduces Water Pollution• Protects Wildlife

United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING

• By 2025, Montana will reach over 1 million in population

• Glacier National Park has over 2 million tourist each year which increases waste disposal.

• 30-40% of waste generated outside the home

• 19% of Montanans recycle• 90 % of Montana communities offer some

type of recycling

United Nations on Environment Programme (2001). Environment Impact on tourism. Retrieved from: http://www.gdrc.org/uem/eco-tour/envi/one.html

Montana Department of Environment Quality (2011). Homepage. Retrieved from: http://www.deq.mt.gov/Recycle/recycling_statistics_Page.mcpx

HOW TO START A RECYCLING PROGRAM?

• Identify Recycle Coordinator

• Establish a Team• Identify Supporters• Determine Scope

and Assess GF Waste

• Evaluate Options and Set Reduction Goals

United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING

• Identify Recycle Coordinator

• Establish a Team

United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved fromhttp://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING

Assess and Identify Program Supporters

U.S. EPA Region 8Montana Department of Quality of

EnvironmentPacific Steel & Recycling of Montana

Recycle MontanaHigh Plains Landfill of Great Falls

Great Falls Public WorksConcern citizens of Great Falls

ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLINGDetermine Scope and Assess Your Waste Recycling drop-off centers in

placeWhat about annual recycling

campaigns Are We ready to begin curbside

recycling? How will we address multifamily

housing?

Electronic Waste

United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

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Evaluate Options & Set Reduction Goals

Landfilled in Mon-tana:1,370 ,950 tonsRecycled Com-modities:176, 445 tons‐Other Materials Diverted: 147,490 tons

Montana Department of Environment Quality (2011). Homepage. Retrieved from: http://www.deq.mt.gov/Recycle/recycling_statistics_Page.mcpx

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References

• Montana Department of Environment Quality (2011). Homepage. Retrieved from: http://www.deq.mt.qov/recycling.statistis Page.mcpx

• United Nations on Environment Programme (2001). Environment Impact on tourism. Retrieved from:

http://www.gdrc.org/uem/eco-tour/envi/one.html

• United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

SUPPLEMENTAL SOURCES

• Montana Department of Environmental Quality. (2003). The Economics and

Ecological Impacts of recycling for Montana. Retrieved from: :

http://deq.mt.gov/Recycle/Publications_homepage_new.mcpx

• MT Department of Environmental Quality (2011). Recycling Summary of 2009 in

Montana. Retrieved from:

http://deq.mt.gov/Recycle/Publications_homepage_new.mcpx

• United Nations on Environment Programme (2001). Environment Impact on

tourism. Retrieved from: http://www.gdrc.org/uem/eco-tour/envi/one.html

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