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� RECON�IENDATIONS 7a. Before engaging in any further source separation programs or . facilities, Roseville should: , �. �g! o Verify the expected life of the annual funds c�rrently made available to cities far source separation programs. o Compare costs and benetits for any cantemplated city- wide waste abatement programs. 7b. Roseville should lobby the Metropolitan Council tor a funding program for cash payments made directly to residen�s for delivering recyclables to the market, and grass clip- pings to a Ramsey County compost site. 7c. � 7d. �� � � � � � Roseville should facilitate the placement of cash for cans machines within the Ciiy of Roseville. Roseville should apply foz grant monies to start recycling and composting projects. CONCLUSIONS: PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION 8. The achievement of waste abatement goals are dependent upon participation by the waste generator. Public awareness and educationa� programs are necessary for successful participa- tion in any�city-wide resa.dentia]. waste abatement effort. RECaMMENDATIONS 8a. Rosev�lle should set the example for waste reduction and source separation at its C�ty offices and parks. Efforts should include: o recycling its waste paper o recycling ats beverage cans and glass containers 8b. Rosevill� should explore the feasi.bility of a short, tuition � free backyard composting and recycling instructional class by area schoal districts or Ramsey County Agriculture Extension Service. 8c. Rosev�.�.le should develop and distribute a"What Do I Do Wi.th" list of all of the wastes commanly generated by house- ho].ds. Particular attentian needs to be paid to househoZd special wastes and household hazardous wastes. Sd. The City o� Roseville should undertake an extensive educa- tion and publicity effort to acquaant its residents with the need for waste abatement through waste zeduction, compost.ing and source separation. Efforts should znclude: w..� 3b �:Y: �