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• Influencing Residential Waste Reduction among Large Volume Producers

  2013-09-13 14:20:33 UTC

  We're in the process of developing a strategy to reduce residential waste in Edmonton.
  
  We would like to target single family homes that make an excessive amount of garbage. There are no enforced limits on the amount of garbage set out by these single family homes.
  
  I would love to learn about experiences with similar initiatives:
  -Who did you target?
  -How did you connect with them?
  -Did you observe behavior changes?
  -Did you measure a reduction in garbage volumes?
  
  Summary of Current Programs in Edmonton:
  Hand collection, residents take special items(bulky,HHW,and electronics)to Eco Stations, we have curbside recycling using blue bags, and recycling depots throughout the city. We offer educational programs on composting, reuse, and recycling.
  
  Respond in this thread or by using this survey: https://docs.google.com/a/edmonton.ca/forms/d/1khPBHcRD2vjqIur2j-zZdO3iKvf2nEuosjHzI9_zmlE/viewform
  
  Thank you in advance!
  
  Laura Henderson
  Waste Reduction Coordiantor
  City of Edmonton Waste Management Services
  Canada

• Re: Case-study: Recycling Ambassadors (volunteer tenants in apartments)

  2013-09-13 10:20:32 UTC

  We've been training Master Composter Recycler Volunteers in Edmonton since 1991. The volunteers are ambassadors for all responsible waste management practices but we did try using their passion and expertise to help reach multifamily residents a few years ago.
  
  Responsibilities of the Recycling Educator Role:
  -Deliver educational packages on recycling and waste disposal to new tenants of participating multifamily dwellings.
  -Create a positive working relationship and frequent contact with the property manager in your assigned building to ensure timely and organized information flow from you to new tenants on recycling.
  -Work with WMB staff and/or property managers to determine opportunities to expand educational opportunities within the dwelling such as putting up recycling posters in common areas, distributing other waste management material such as the Urban Recycler, and acting as a community resource for tenants.
  -Provide outcome information to the MCR Program such as number of residents reached, volunteer hours given, and changes in participation rates within the dwelling.
  
  Volunteers were assigned anywhere from 1 to 3 buildings.
  
  The multifamily recycling educator role dwindled down as in the end, the volunteers were for the most part delivering packages to the property owner for distribution. We decided this was not a good use of their time. There is still one or two volunteers that request the packages for distribution which includes a what goes where guide and a magnet showing what is recyclable all inside a bag which hangs on doors. If we gave the program another try we would have to find ways to connect the volunteers directly with the tenants.
  
  I hope this helps and am looking forward to hearing your results!
  
  
  Laura Henderson
  Waste Reduction Coordiantor
  City of Edmonton Waste Management Services
  Canada

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