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Approval of a Resolution to apply for a Coca-Cola Curbside Acceleration Recycling Program Grant for $100,000 to increase curbside recycling through education and incentives.
Presented by Stuart Moring, Director
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Item Summary:
The Coca-Cola Curbside Accleration Recycling Program grant in the amount of $100,000 is aimed at increasing the curbside recycling rates, specifically plastic bottles and aluminum cans. The City intends to partner with Community Waste Services (CWS), the City's current curbside recycling provider, and Keep Roswell Beautiful to implement the grant.
The grant funds will be used to hire a Public Relations firm to assist in developing a comprehensive education plan along with an incentive program to encourage residents to increase their curbside recycling and lower the amount of household garbage they produce. CWS has given an in-kind donation of the 65-gallon recycling containers valued at over $1,000,000.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On January 18, 2011 the Public Safety & Public Works Committee recommended placing this item on the January 24, 2011 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
No City grant match is required.
Presented by:
Stuart A. Moring, P.E., Director of Public Works/Environmental