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<br />2020 Solid Waste and Moderate <br />Risk Waste Management Plan Update <br /> <br />4-14 AX0304191054PDX <br />resources may be local, County or city support, state or federal grant programs, contributions or <br />donations from private entities, in-kind contributions, or any other resources, including volunteer <br />activities. <br /> Pursue state and federal grants including but not limited to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency <br />(EPA) and State Department of Ecology’s Litter Grants and C&D Reuse Program. <br />4.3.12.9 Formal Working Relationships <br /> Encourage the establishment of formal working relationships between the County and other agencies, <br />institutions, and organizations via Memorandums of Understanding, letters of acknowledgment, or <br />other appropriate mechanisms. <br />4.3.12.10 Sustainable Community <br />Stakeholders can contribute to sustainable communities through promotion of a number of programs: <br /> Encourage all capital projects to meet minimum green building standards, such as energy efficiency, <br />minimum recycled-content, efficient use of water, formal recycling programs, and green design <br />elements. <br /> Green building techniques can be used to minimize the impact on the solid waste system due to <br />development projects. The County may elect to require certain green building elements be included in <br />certain projects, including energy efficiency, waste reduction and recycling, and water conservation <br />systems. At a minimum, the County may promote green building techniques be used voluntarily in <br />development projects. <br /> To promote a sustainable community, the County may evaluate the efficacy of developing an <br />educational facility to demonstrate green building techniques and systems. <br /> The County will continue to evaluate the need for new waste prevention programs that focus on <br />certain materials or products. <br /> Provide outreach to food establishments on packaging options to reduce the amount of nonrecyclable <br />products used because compostable products cannot be processed locally. <br />4.3.12.11 Evaluate Expansion of Programs <br /> Evaluate the expansion of existing programs to target specific waste generators, including: schools, <br />special events, multi-family dwellings, and select business types like agriculture. <br /> Evaluate the expansion curbside recycling service. <br />4.3.12.12 Public Outreach and Education <br /> Continue the existing outreach and education programs described in Table 4-2, using available <br />resources and materials to promote recycling and waste reduction. <br /> Work with the WUTC hauler to provide recycling guides and brochures online and in print with <br />general recommendations for the commercial and residential/curbside customers, in concert with <br />other sections of this chapter. Determine the best way to share information (for example, look into the <br />potential of providing links to each other’s websites). <br /> Provide public education regarding proper recycling procedures including staffing volunteers at the <br />residential drop-off sites to assist with recyclable contamination (e.g., recyclables in plastic bags). <br /> Provide public education regarding the economic benefit of clean, source-separated recyclables and <br />green waste. In addition, transfer station personnel can monitor loads delivered by certificated and <br />contract haulers and provide education on proper recycling practices. <br /> Educate retailers regarding the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) containers and plastic bags for <br />packaging material to encourage discontinuation of their use. The education should include available <br />alternatives to EPS, such as using paper cups instead of Styrofoam.