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Division / Program:Recycling Organizational Responsibility: Public Works Director Division / Program Description The Solid Waste Recycling Fund’s mission is to encourage and promote recycling of household materials on a community-wide basis.The Program’s activities are accounted for in the Recycling Fund. 2017Goals and Objectives Continue single sort recycling and continue providing a high level of service to our residents. Enhance collaborative opportunities for zero waste events and other special events. Work with Eureka Recycling on a Pilot program for parks recycling Continue to monitor the market for opportunities to offer organics/compost collection. Financial Summary 20132014201520162017$ Increase% Increase ActualActualActualBudgetBudget(Decrease)(Decrease) Personal Services$35,597$26,508$28,418$36,800$36,800$-0.0% Supplies & Materials5441,9721,5342,0002,000-0.0% Other Services & Charges513,544433,011445,066453,410473,41020,0004.4% Capital Outlay600-----0.0% Total$550,285$461,490$475,018$492,210$512,210$20,0004.1% FTE's0.330.350.350.350.35 2017Budget Impact Items Personnel increases include a 2.0% cost-of-living increase for City Staff and wage-step increases for eligible employees. Increase in Other Services & Charges is due to higher contractual recycling pickup services. 2015/2016Achievements Entered into a five-year agreement with Eureka Recycling with one of the lowest per unit services prices in Ramsey County Assisted the Rotary Club and Parks and Recreation Department in composting and recycling 96% of all waste generated at the Taste of Rosefest. This is a 5% increase from 2015. Expanded City recycling services into selected Cityparks with a Pilot Program that will be used to further roll out into all City Parks, and also collect additional data on what volume of materials are disposed of. 58