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Lubbock Recycling Research/Information Proposal

Lubbock Recycling Research/Information Proposal. Steven, Chelsey, Ross & Natalie. Recycling in Lubbock. We’re proposing a research study to try to re-implement a recycling program in Lubbock, Texas. Currently, 1% of the Lubbock population (out of 242,268 residents) recycles. Why Recycle?.

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Lubbock Recycling Research/Information Proposal

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  1. Lubbock RecyclingResearch/Information Proposal Steven, Chelsey, Ross & Natalie

  2. Recycling in Lubbock • We’re proposing a research study to try to re-implement a recycling program in Lubbock, Texas. • Currently, 1% of the Lubbock population (out of 242,268 residents) recycles.

  3. Why Recycle? • Save trees • Protect Wildlife diversity • Reduce use of toxic chemicals • Curb global warming • Stem the flow of water pollution • Reduce need for landfills

  4. Why Recycle? (continued) • Reduce need for incinerators (harmful pollutants) • Create jobs and promote economic development • TNRC found that recycling added $18.5 billion in value to the economics of 12 southern states. • Profit by selling recycled goods • Recycling leads to more recycling

  5. Research • Programs? • Promotional Strategy? • Funding? • Major Service Providers?

  6. Review Lubbock’s Current Recycling Program • Comprehensive Waste Audit • All aspects of current waste • Reveal unknown revenues (additional funding) • Compliance with recycling laws and regulations

  7. Custom Fix Programs for Lubbock County with Provided Information Suggested Programs to offer: • Curbside Program • Hazardous Waste Disposal Program • Yard Trimmings Program

  8. Promotional Strategy • Create a Lubbock Residential Recycling Website • Programs Offered • What can be recycled • How and where to recycle

  9. Accepted Materials Plastics, cardboards, aluminum cans, glass containers Contacts Provides 95-gallon recycling cart Pick-up times Same as regular only once per week Curbside Program

  10. Hazardous Disposal Program • Accepted materials • Cleaning supplies, pool chemicals, etc. • Hours of operation • 1st Saturday of the month • Provides • 10-gallon bucket • Contacts

  11. Yard Trimmings Programs • What applies: grass clippings, leaves, etc • Suggestions • 1/3 rule • Mower height • Contacts

  12. Funding • Waste removal cost savings • Selling Lubbock’s recyclables • “Long-run promotion of economic development with new recycling plant” ( www.NRDC.org )

  13. Provide a Recommendation Report to the Lubbock City Council • Report will contain recommended: • Programs • Promotional Strategies • Funding the Programs

  14. Location • Centralized in Lubbock, Texas • Texas is a prime location for other states to send their trash due to the large amount of undeveloped land that they turn into landfills.

  15. Budget • $150 per team, per hour • 130 hours (32.5 hours per week) • Total = $19,500

  16. Call to Action Recommendation to the City Council • Consider our proposal • Act now to revitalize Lubbock’s economy • Recognize benefits from long-term standpoint

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