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Because observations are shaped and influenced by the worldview and values of the evaluator, a key limitation to site evaluations and observations is evaluator bias. To lessen the impact of this limitation and to capture a variety of perspectives, multiple evaluators were involved in the drop-off site evaluation process. The number of evaluators involved was limited by the time constraints and resource availability of this study. Secondary Data Document Revi ew A review of the documents of the state of Minnesota, Ramsey County, and City of Roseville was conducted to develop an understanding of the state and local policy factors that shape, constrain, and enforce the organics recycling landscape (Table 3). The qualitative data gathered during the document review helped generate interview questions and contextualize interview responses (Appendix A -C). Data gathered also supplemented case studies. Table 3. List of documents reviewed, and information obtained from comprehensive plans and management plans relevant to Roseville, MN organics waste recycling, 2017. Document Information 2018 Ramsey County Management Plan Organics recycling initiatives 2030 Roseville Comprehensive Plan City's vision, goals, and objectives. Roseville site description *MPCA Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Law, policy, and statutes Policy Plan Notable limitations of document review include lack of detail and document irretrievability (Bowen, 2009). Utilizing document review as a supplement to primary data sources helped overcome the minor limitations associated with this technique. Findings Organics recycling programs have been implemented in many municipalities within the Twin Cities metropolitan area. These programs differ in type but have many similar components that make them successful. This study looked at three different organics recycling programs and provided recommendations for the City of Roseville based on case studies and informational interviews. The first program evaluated was the drop-off site program which allows for residents to bring their organics recycling to a designated location at no cost, while the city or county maintains the site. The second program assessed was the commingled Blue Bag program, which allows for organics recycling to be co -collected with garbage collection. The resident uses a compostable Blue Bag to collect their organics recycling and places it in their garbage cart on top where it can then be removed by the hauler. The final program evaluated was the source -separated cart program; this program allows for a separate organics waste cart for residents. In addition, three different locations in the City of Roseville were evaluated to determine where the most favorable drop-off site location would be for organics recycling.