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The District of Columbia Department of Public Works

The District of Columbia Department of Public Works. Presents…. “The Preferred Choice”. DC Office of Recycling. Numbers in our Neighborhood December 15, 2008. 580,000. 20 mil. 800,000 tons. Did you know…. 110 x 74 x 344 yards. 550 ft x2. City Council established:.

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The District of Columbia Department of Public Works

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  1. The District of ColumbiaDepartment of Public Works Presents… “The Preferred Choice”

  2. DC Office of Recycling Numbers in our NeighborhoodDecember 15, 2008

  3. 580,000 20 mil

  4. 800,000tons

  5. Did you know… 110 x 74 x 344 yards 550 ft x2

  6. City Council established: The Multimaterial Management Act of 1989 • Solid Waste stream increasing; • Landfill and incineration not sufficient; • Source reduction methods must be established; • Separation scheme outlined; city-wide goal 45% • Office of Recycling established. formerly DC ST § 7-226 now DC ST § 8-1007

  7. D.C. Code § 8-1001 § 8-1007. Mandatory source separation program [Formerly § 6-3407] (a) By October 1, 1989, owners and occupants of commercial property shall separate from their solid waste, bundle or containerize, and provide for the recycling of all newspaper. In addition, owners and occupants of office buildings, including the District government, shall separate for collection and provide for the recycling of all paper, as required by the Mayor by rules issued pursuant to § 8-1018. (b) By October 1, 1990, owners and occupants of commercial property shall separate for collection and provide for the recycling of all glass and metal D.C. Code § 8-1001 defines the materials required for separation as well as the obligation for all commercial properties (designated “non-residential” by way of business operations within or containing 4 units or more) to recycle within the District of Columbia.

  8. Be SMART! Save Money And Reduce Trash

  9. Requirements for Commercial Businesses • Separate mandated materials from solid waste. (2 streams, minimum) • Enclose all waste/recyclables in rigid containers at point-of-pickup e.g. loading dock / parking lot. • Contract a registered recycling hauler, visiting at least 2x / month. • Inform Staff and Guest via ongoing basis • Submit a Commercial Recycling Plan application (available online), every two years. • Pass Site Inspection

  10. Waste Streams of Source Separation Bottles & Cans Mixed Paper Solid Waste

  11. Commercial Recycling Plan: By Mail or Online • Questions of Recycling Plan • Binding Contract with Registered Hauler; • List of commodities intended for recycling; • Frequency of Collection; • Name and phone of designated coordinator; • Square footage of property.

  12. List of Approved Haulers • Renewal:Annual • Vehicles: Display current sticker on each door; • Drivers: Must carry recycling registration card;

  13. Successful Completion Window Endorsement Building Certificate

  14. Tools & Resources Fine Schedule

  15. Tools & Resources Office Staff William Easley, Program Officer Debra Armstrong, Investigator Kayanda Jones, Investigator Sherry Porter, Investigator Russell Klein, Educator Tonya Majette, Program Support Brigette Sanders, Program Support Solid Waste Enforcement and Education Program Recycling Hotline: 202-645-8245

  16. Tools & Resources Web & Guides

  17. Program Basics Numbers in Our Neighborhood • 49,000 Affected Properties (including the following) • 112 Hotels • 5,478 Retail stores • 2,155 Food Service Establishments • 1,389 Office Buildings • 1,556 Federal Government Owned Buildings • 266 Leased Federal Buildings • 150 District Government Managed Buildings • 145 Public School Buildings

  18. Activators Tenants/Employees/Enviros’ Calls/Emails Chains (CVS / KFC / etc.) Industries (Hotels, Hospitals, etc.) Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) “Corridors” (Wisconsin, Connecticut, etc.) Annual Basis 5000 Inspections 1200 Warnings 1400 Notices of Violation

  19. The Downtown BID 300 Buildings ~ 2000 Businesses The Downtown BID area covers approximately 140 blocks from Massachusetts Avenue on the north to the National Mall on the south, from Louisiana Avenue on the east to the White House on the west.

  20. Downtown BID (Start) 400,000 sq ft buildings ~ 30 tenants (general non-compliance) 85,000 sq ft buildings ~ 10 tenants (2 tenants @ out-of-compliance) 400,000 sq ft buildings ~ general non-compliance 85,000 sq ft buildings ~ 2 tenants out-of-compliance

  21. Downtown BID (Process) 3430 Inspections 408 Warnings 235 Notices of Violation 14 Educational Workshops and Presentations

  22. Downtown BID Figures (Night Inspections) General inspection program has finished. Night inspections since June 2 days/week $6000 per night 300% increase in Recycling Plan Submissions 400% increase in Recycling Education Requests

  23. Last Words Normal Inspections (compared to other staff distributions) Higher Inspection Efficiency (Number of Contacts) Fines Greater due to SQ footage schedule Higher Material Concentration, especially paper Requests for Assistance low Night Tours (compared to above) Greater Material Visibility (fuller bins at COB) More Sanitation Improprieties Revealed Higher fines Higher awareness Cleaner loading docks Major Increase in Plans Submissions across Property portfolios IncreasedRequests for Educational Workshops

  24. Brought to you by the letter R

  25. Russell Klein Community Environmental Education Specialist D.C. Public Works Department 3220 Pennsylvania Ave, SE Washington, DC 20032 202-645-7191 Russell.Klein@dc.gov www.recycle.dpw.dc.gov

  26. Contact Information Russell Klein Community Environmental Education Specialist D.C. Public Works Department 3220 Pennsylvania Ave, SE Washington, DC 20032 202-645-7191 Russell.Klein@dc.gov www.recycle.dpw.dc.gov

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