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they ran two (2) shifts, with the first sorting recyclables, and the second shift <br /> sorting/processing trash. Mr. Pratt advised that everything came to the first <br /> platform on a conveyor belt, where the blue organic bags were taken off, then <br /> other recyclables found in trash and sorted out. In order to make it work <br /> financially, Mr. Pratt advised that they had to go the co-collection route, the same <br /> proposal made by Eureka to the City of St. Paul. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the frequency of recyclable collection in various <br /> communities (Wayzata, Shoreview) with consideration needed for summer and <br /> winter months, especially for compostable materials to ensure participation <br /> remained viable; and the compostable materials suitable for industrial versus <br /> home compost piles due to larger piles creating higher temperatures to break those <br /> materials down (compostable packaging). <br /> Outreach <br /> Member DeBenedet, regarding "voluntary expansion to businesses," noted <br /> Wisconsin required recycling for businesses. As major generators of paper and <br /> cardboard, Member DeBenedet provided an example where billing building <br /> owners to encourage them to manage their tenants and comply with rules. While <br /> voluntary in Roseville, Member DeBenedet suggested innovative ways to <br /> encourage their involvement. Member DeBenedet also noted the importance of <br /> "effective education of residents (with measurement)," and emphasized the <br /> measurement component. Regarding "community involvement," Member <br /> DeBenedet noted the need for outreach to non-English speaking communities in <br /> Roseville, and any residents not familiar with or prone to recycling; and what a <br /> vendor might do to entice them to participate. <br /> Chair Vanderwall suggested revising that language to "outreach to low <br /> participation communities," versus labeling it as "non-English speaking..." <br /> Members concurred. Chair Vanderwall and Member DeBenedet expressed their <br /> interest in using "electronic communications for outreach." Chair Vanderwall <br /> concurred that"effective education..." was important, but that could make <br /> everything else work better. Chair Vanderwall advised that when he was making <br /> comparisons of vendors, he was not looking for checkmarks, but wanted their <br /> specific ideas telling the City what it thought could be realistically accomplished <br /> and allowing staff to monitor that area to determine compliance. <br /> While not sure how staff would respond, Member DeBenedet opined that <br /> "outreach using electronic communication," may be a City responsibility, with the <br /> vendor providing information to the City. <br /> Mr. Pratt questioned what the PWETC meant by "electronic communication" <br /> (e.g. website, Twitter, or Facebook). <br /> Chair Vanderwall suggested more passive communication electronically, with the <br /> goal to attract residents to that site. <br /> Page 8 of 14 <br />