(A) The Council hereby directs the Department to prepare a recycling education program that can be used in the schools, civic groups, neighborhood organizations, local businesses, and others. The program will educate the public about a recycling drop-off program, a Materials Recovery Facility, curbside, commercial and other types of recycling programs. The education program shall include a strong source reduction component to encourage residents and local businesses to reduce both the amount and toxicity of waste.
(B) The Council directs that the expanded recycling education program begin by no later than March 1, 1991. That a school recycling curriculum, business information and education program, and other educational programs be planned and developed between March 1 through June 30, 1991. Finally, that the expanded education program be provided to schools, local businesses, civic groups, churches, neighborhood organizations and others starting on July 1, 1991 and thereafter continue as an ongoing activity. This education program shall include a strong, pro-active effort to promote the recycling program to the community as a whole.
(C) The Council approves the Expanded Education Program and appropriates funds to develop and implement the Program. $100,000 are appropriated from the Refuse Disposal Operating Fund (651) Fund Balance to hire two Educational Specialists, purchase two automobiles and provide operating cost support for the Expanded Recycling Education Program.
(Res. 36-1991, approved 3-13-91)
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