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REPORT
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date:
June 19,2006
Report #: OPD-008-06
File #:
By-Law #:
Subject: SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST RECYCLING PROGRAM
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Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CPD-OOB-06 be received;
2. THAT the Municipality request the Region of Durham to offer a Special
Event Recycling Program;
3. THAT the Municipality implement a recycling container program in the
three downtown business areas, pending the successful completion of an
agreement with the supplier;
4. THAT any proceeds from a recycling container program be directed to a
Pitch In Clarington Program; and
5. THAT the Region of Durham, all B.I.A.'s, and Durham Agricultural Society
be advised of Council's direction.
Submitted by:
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Director of Finance
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BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
As communities seek to reduce waste disposal, interest in diverting waste
generated at public events has grown. Even though there are challenges due to
the waste stream, the practice of recycling generates good publicity for event
organizers and it potentially reduces waste disposal costs. It also generates
good will among attendees.
The Region of Durham, through the integrated waste program in Clarington, has
the opportunity to provide recycling carts for use at special events. Cart recycling
stations could be strategically placed throughout the venue designated for pop
cans and plastic beverage bottles.
The organizers must be committed to the program for recycling to be successful.
Event organizers can influence waste stream compliance by working with
vendors and controlling what attendees may bring to the show. Contamination in
recycling containers will be one of the challenges that will be ongoing. Once a
container is contaminated, it will quickly fill up with all kinds of garbage. It will be
important for event organizers to locate bins close to areas where waste is
generated and in view of vendors. It should be noted that Essex Windsor County
and the Region of Niagara have implemented special events recycling programs.
Essex Windsor County participates in over 50 events annually and has diverted
10,150 kg of recyclable material from landfill and Niagara Region diverted more
than 18,700 kg of recyclables from 45 events in 2005.
Recvcle Container - Business Improvement Areas
As requested by Council, staff is investigating a recycling container program in
the Business Improvement Areas of Clarington. The proposed container is a
stainless steel receptacle featuring three easily removable containers to
accommodate waste collection options. The unit allows for three single stream
waste collector bins. The unit will allow for advertising by the supplier.
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The supplier will visit each location once a week and will be responsible for the
general maintenance of the land around the recycling units. This includes the
collection of waste and its surroundings.
Staff is recommending that a maximum of 18 locations be considered for the
business areas of Newcastle, Orono and Bowmanville in consultation with the
respective Business Improvement Areas.
The supplier is prepared to offer Clarington $3,600.00 annually if Clarington
utilizes the Metrobin Container (Attachment 1). Staff is suggesting upon the
successful completion of terms and conditions, the Municipality enters into an
arrangement for the supply of these containers and that the proceeds of the
program be directed to the Annual Municipal Pitch In Campaign held in April
each year.
Attachments:
Attachment #1 - Response to RFP2006-6, Recycling Containers, Supply,
Maintenance and Advertising for the Municipality of Clarington
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T (905) 263-2292 F (905) 263-4433
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