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commercial properties and further reduce materials going into landfills, there <br /> seemed to be a driving force to at least initiate the conversation. Mr. Johnson <br /> noted that these types of institutions typically had been found to produce similar <br /> materials to average household. <br /> Member DeBenedet noted that expanding the program had been discussed by the <br /> PWETC in the past when addressing community values. <br /> Chair Vanderwall opined that it was beneficial that these customers sought out <br /> participation, with the set-up already available to those who were already <br /> participation and providing an opportunity for others to participate, versus the <br /> City mandating their participation. <br /> Mr. Johnson concurred, noting that it provided another option for more materials <br /> to be recycled rather than end up in the landfill, a goal of both the City, the <br /> majority of its residents, and Eureka Recycling. <br /> At the request of Chair Vanderwall, Mr. Johnson reported on the how the single- <br /> sort recycling implementation program was going overall; noting that his initial <br /> time spent at 31% during the initial roll-out had now decreased to approximately <br /> 5% of his time spent. If the City Council chose to expand the program into <br /> commercial properties, Mr. Johnson opined that it would increase again. <br /> However, Mr. Johnson advised that Eureka Recycling staff had stated that this <br /> was the smoothest rollout they'd experienced to-date; with residents appearing to <br /> adapt to it well, and the only issues with figuring out their scheduled pick-ups. <br /> Mr. Johnson opined that it had gone well from his perspective, and he had heard <br /> no negatives from Eureka about the carts; with most calls to staff from residents <br /> having been positive and working out well. <br /> Member DeBenedet expressed his frustration with plastics marked "3" or"6" not <br /> included in the pick-up, when his initial understanding had been that Eureka <br /> would pick-up everything marked "1" through"T" Mr. Johnson clarified that <br /> there was currently no market for"3" or"6" containers, and they would simply <br /> end up in the landfill. <br /> With Chair Vanderwall noting that the ability to recycle those plastics marked "5" <br /> had helped considerably, with Mr. Johnson concurring that it was a big addition to <br /> the program. <br /> Chair Vanderwall opined that it would be nice if manufacturers would apply <br /> numbers so they could be read more easily. <br /> Referencing a recent document he'd received from the City of St. Paul, Mr. <br /> Schwartz noted the intent to ask the public to pressure the packaging industry to <br /> change to recyclable products; and offered to pursue interest from the City <br /> Council in helping with those efforts from a consumer standpoint. <br /> Page 9 of 14 <br />