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<br />2020 Solid Waste and Moderate <br />Risk Waste Management Plan Update <br /> <br />4-6 AX0304191054PDX <br /> Prepare brochures and flyers for waste reduction and reuse at the Solid Waste Office. Highlight waste <br />reduction ideas such as selling unwanted goods, donating to and purchasing good from second-hand <br />vendors, lawn mulching, etc. <br /> Submit articles to the newspaper or other media to provide information on reduction and reuse <br />opportunities in the county. <br />Presentations <br /> Conduct teacher workshops to introduce an environmental curriculum. <br /> Conduct Hazard-Free Home workshops including proper chemical disposal (e.g., pesticides, <br />herbicides, fertilizers, cleaners) and promote use of MRW facilities. <br /> Train farmers on Integrated Pest Management Strategies and proper pesticide disposal. <br /> Staff information booths at local events. <br /> Staff presentations at local clubs and gatherings, community events, County fairs, and other events <br />(e.g., Ellensburg Rodeo). <br /> Conduct debris management planning presentations for residents and institutions facing a disaster. <br />4.2.6.3 Commercial Technical Assistance <br />Offer technical assistance and provide resources to businesses to incorporate waste reduction strategies, <br />such as those listed below: <br /> Assess supply chain and material usage at local, large commercial, industrial, and agricultural sites to <br />identify opportunities for increased waste reduction. Write a case-study of a high-performing company <br />to highlight in outreach efforts. <br /> Explore opportunities for two-way packaging. <br /> Steer businesses toward reusables because compostable products cannot be processed locally. <br /> Focus on reducing paper usage (e.g., defaulting to duplex printing). <br />4.2.6.4 Institutional and Nonprofit Assistance <br /> Support community activities that promote waste reduction. <br /> Support local organizations in their efforts. <br /> Expand school waste reduction, recycling contamination reduction, and the use of reusable water <br />bottles and fill stations, or the switch from disposable trays to reusable trays. Work with environmental <br />clubs to develop successful programs. As new schools are being planned and developed or existing <br />schools are renovated, consider getting the County and/or Waste Management, Inc. involved in the <br />predesign review to plan and budget for the appropriate interior solid waste containers (recycling and <br />trash) that are compatible with the exterior equipment and collection vehicles. <br /> Increase information booth hosting and presentations at local clubs and gatherings, community <br />events, County fairs, and other events (e.g., the Ellensburg Rodeo). <br />4.2.6.5 Purchasing <br />On a broader basis, work with agencies, retailers, and consumers to develop procurement policies as well <br />as outreach and assistance programs to promote smart consumer purchasing options. <br />Procurement <br /> Assist cities and County agencies in adopting and implementing procurement policies that require the <br />purchase of recycled- content products, with content specifications and minimum purchasing goals for <br />recycled products.