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Many methods and tools are used to connect with members of the Ramsey County community including: GreenGatherings website for guidance on recycling at events "Going Green Guide" Collaboration with SWMCR on RethinkRecycling.com The web -based "A to Z Disposal Guide" "The HazWaste Quarterly" is sent to all hazardous waste generators Community Power grants Messages on electronic signs and dasher boards at County arenas Notification of website revisions automatically sent to subscribers Sponsorships on TPT to promote RethinkRecycling.com and other messages In cooperation with Washington County through the Resource Recovery Project: Postcards sent to residences and businesses with recycling messages Web ads Provide funding for on -site presentations at the Resource Recovery Facility for schools and community groups Provide targeted outreach on solid waste issues to residents of both counties Provide Trash Trunks for checkout by individuals and community groups Culturally Specific Outreach Cultural consultants are on contract to ensure the provision of culturally appropriate outreach and communication to the Hmong, Hispanic /Latino and Somali communities. Numerous discussion and focus groups have been held within the Hmong, Hispanic /Latino and Somali communities in order to learn more about each community's communication needs. In 2011, a large partnership with Hmong businesses located in the Hmong Village on the East Side of Saint Paul centered on capturing food waste and recycling for cans and bottles. 10,000 Spanish - language calendars to provide information about HHW were developed and distributed. And a total of 230 households participated in a special HHW collection event held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Saint Paul. The event was heavily promoted to the Hispanic /Latino community through direct mail postcards, newspapers and radio. Culturally specific education is delivered through presentations, events, newspaper, radio and printed handouts. The 633.EASY Recycling and Disposal Hotline offers interpretation service residents who have limited proficiency in English. Partnerships Ramsey County partners with cities, district councils and watershed districts to deliver consistent messages to residents. Ramsey County partners with Washington County through the Ramsey / Washington County Resource Recovery project to enhance education on solid and hazardous waste issues to residential and non- residential generators. Health education staff members work directly with municipalities recycling coordinators to provide technical assistance, assist with outreach, and coordinate events that include recycling and waste reduction activities. In addition, these same staff work with recycling coordinators and district councils to increase recycling at multi -unit residential buildings through the distribution of recycling bags, facts sheets, posters and education sessions. Ramsey County Solid Waste Master Plan 2011 -2030 Page 148 Approved by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on 3120112