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To gauge public opinion the committee took several steps: � Conducted mail surveys of a scientifically selected sample of homeowners and multi-family complex residents; � Conducted focus group discussions with homeowners, multi-family complex residents, multi-family complex owners and managers, and waste haulers; 8 Received phone call and mail comments solicited by an article in the "Roseville Wrap" resident newsletter; and � Conducted a public workshop at the Roseville Skating Center in which residents came to share their thoughts on recycling and garbage collection. As they discussed options, committee members decided that consumers should take some respon- sibility to find proper means of disposal for all the things they no longer wish to have. Residents should not rely solely on government programs to manage their waste. Although City programs can raise awareness of waste issues by managing some waste while educating residents about waste issues. Committee members believe government can help residents become fully informed about product stewardship, the dangers of grass clippings in the storm water system, the environ- mental and economic impacts of purchasing and waste choices, and other garbage and recycling issues. If residents are fully informed, they will be empowered to make decisions about their waste choices and use economic forces to create a waste system that best meets their needs. For instance will they know to ask before they buy something new if the store will take it back when it wears out? Or maybe they will switch to a smaller garbage cart after using a backyard compost bin for food scraps and yard waste. Using the knowledge gained from their activities, Committee members determined what they saw as the elements of an effective solid waste and recycling system and then ranked them in order of importance. (Find a detailed ]ist in Appendix A). Rank 1 2 2 (tie) 4 5 5 (tie) 7 0 What are the elements of an effective solid waste and recycling system? Element Environmentally preferred management of waste. Reasonable cost Good Customer Service Education Simple and Convenient Access to Service Customer Choice Expanded Opportunities for Disposal of Difficult Items Reduce Traffic Committee members used the City Council's environmental goals as well as our list of elements of an effective solid waste and recycling system and our knowledge of solid waste and recycling policies and programs as we deliberated various options that could be incorporated into a com- prehensive Roseville recycling and garbage system. The results of the Committee's deliberations are contained in this report being submitted to the Roseville City Council in May 2002. 17