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2024 SCORE Agreement <br />2 <br /> <br />Continuous Monitoring and Improvement: Establish a monitoring system to track <br />recycling metrics regularly. Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and adjust <br />strategies, accordingly, ensuring a dynamic and responsive recycling program. <br />Develop and implement a recycling and Environmental Justice: This initiative aims to <br />enhance recycling practices while addressing environmental justice concerns within our <br />community. <br />REUSE <br />Collaborate with the County for Mattress Collection and Bulky Waste: Partner with the <br />County and the R&E Center to facilitate mattress collection. Embed reuse into cleanup <br />events by implementing an efficient program for gathering bulky waste items from <br />single-family homes at either no cost or a discounted price. Give priority to recycling and <br />reuse to ensure the program's effectiveness and environmental consciousness. <br /> <br />REPAIR <br />Partner with the County to host Fix-it Clinics: Collaborate with the County to host Fix-it <br />Clinics, creating a platform where residents can bring items in need of repair. This <br />initiative aims to promote a culture of sustainability by encouraging repairs and <br />extending the life of products, aligning with our commitment to environmental <br />consciousness. <br /> <br />Collaborate with the County on Deconstruction Grants: Collaborate with the County on <br />deconstruction grants to support sustainable practices in construction and demolition <br />projects. This partnership aims to encourage environmentally responsible methods that <br />prioritize the salvaging and recycling of materials, contributing to the overall goals of <br />reducing waste and promoting resource efficiency. <br />ROT <br />Organics Drop-off Site: Co-sponsor an organics drop-off site with the county (specifically <br />for suburban cities). <br />REDUCE <br />Educational Outreach Programs: Launch targeted educational campaigns to inform <br />residents about proper recycling practices. Provide clear guidelines on sorting <br />recyclables, emphasizing the importance of contamination-free recycling bins. <br />Recycling Contamination Reduction Plan: Develop and implement a contamination <br />reduction plan, including educational materials, community workshops, and regular <br />communication to address common misconceptions and errors in recycling. <br />Community Recycling Events: Organize regular community recycling events to facilitate <br />the proper disposal of specific items, such as electronics, hazardous waste, or hard-to- <br />recycle materials. Collaborate with local recycling facilities to maximize the effectiveness <br />of these events. <br /> <br />ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES <br /> Trash to Treasure Day: The city will organize a trash to treasure event where <br />individuals will repurpose discarded items, transforming them into valuable or artistic <br />creations. Participants salvage materials that might otherwise be considered waste and <br />give them new life, fostering creativity and sustainability. <br />