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� Curbside pickup (also known as on-route pickup) is the most comprehensive method of implementing a residentiai waste manage- � ment program. Basically it involves a regularly scheduled coliection ot source separated recyclables and/or compostable � yard wastes. This service can be performed by a waste hauler or � an independent collection service. � The Metropolitan Councii considers curbside collection of � compostable yard wastes, especial�y grass clippings and leaves, to be of major importance. In order for such a pragram ta suc- ceed, a large compost site is necessary. Ramsey County has eight sites available for camposting, and the Metropolitan Council is � exploring additional s�tes of twenty acres minimum. Roseville has a leaf compost �ite, but it is apparently nat large enough to accommodate grass c�ippings, nor is it staffed for an ongoing � operation. � Curbside collection of recyclables has been in effect in the cities of Shakopee, 5t. Louis Park, and a part of Minneapolis for � the past few years. The Shakopee program is operated by charitable organizatians. � The St. Louis Park and Minneapolis programs are contracted ta private corporatians. Both of the �atter programs have experienced difficulty from time ta time with failing contractors. � The City af St. Louis Park provides reusable plastic conta�ners, one each for newsprint, cans, and bottles. On collec- tion day, the containers are set out on the curb for the hauler to empty and take the contents to the recycling market/center. � The City of Minneapolis has a simzlar program in a limited area. However, it does not provide special containers. Until very � recently, the City of Minneapolis considered organized co�lection as a means of implementing a curbside pickup program for recyclables. .� � � a� A recent en�ry into the recyclab�e service in the Metropolitan Azea, �ncludzng Minneapo�is, St. Louis Park, and Plymouth, is Watkins Aircraft Support Products (WASP) of Glenwood, Minnesota. This company has des�gned and fabricated several custom vehicles for collecting recyclables from curbs and city alleys. Because this company makes numerous trips to Chicago, Il�inais ta deliver ��s aizcraft support products, it expects �o be able ta utilize recycling markets there as well as locally. Ramsey County has negotiated with WASP to operate the County's vacant recycling center on Rice Street an a short-term trial basis. Last, but not leas�, is the direct method. The resident delivers recyclables direct�y to the marketplace where they are converted to cash. Alumin�m beverage cans and newsprint are being recycled for cash by residents because the marketplace is convenient. The Council's Guide/Polic� Plan states "The generator's right to dECid@ what they wish to do wi�h the material, once separated, should be pres�rved." 13