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Ensure public space recycling is available at all public properties (MN public Tim Pratt entities statute §115A.151), including pairing each recycling container with a garbage container(s). a) Undertake field survey for all facilities April, 2013 b) Develop & implement process to educate City park users to recycle at their 1st Q 2013 events through the reservation process. Expand materials collected for which markets are available, including plastic Tim Pratt During 2013 containers, tubs and lids. Ensure that all mixed municipal solid waste (MSW) from City facilities is delivered Tim Pratt to the RRT- Newport or other waste processing facility (per MN public entities statute §115A.471 & Ramsey Co. solid waste master plan). a) Check language in contract with trash hauler for City facilities Nov. 30 each year b) Obtain letter from hauler annually, specific to City facilities, regarding where Nov. 30 each year MSW was disposed in previous year & will be disposed in subsequent year Take advantage of opportunities to learn more about residential organics Tim Pratt As opportunities arise collection, in anticipation of having an organics program in place by 2016. Ensure recycling service is available to all residential properties, including multi- Tim Pratt units and manufactured homes. 1st Q 2013 a) Verify with recycling collector(s) that service is actually being provided for each property. Ongoing b) Work with County staff & recycling collector as needed to provide multi -unit properties with "green bags," signage, & other educational materials. Apply for a Public Entity Innovation grant to assist residents in finding solutions Tim Pratt 2nd Q 2013 to address bulky item disposal. Explore potential contractual, funding & educational approaches for allowing opt- Tim Pratt 2nd Q 2013 in curbside recycling collection for small businesses / organizations / institutions.