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Ms. Bakken indicated she would define it as a business that only does catering and <br />does not have an in-house service. <br />Member Hodder asked how organics are handled, how are rodents and bugs kept <br />out of it. <br />Ms. Bakken explained businesses can have a separate organics waste bin and a lot <br />of commercial haulers will actually do organics pick up for commercial businesses. <br />Mr. Johnson noted the commercial organics waste is treated similarly to the City's <br />where it is picked up twice a week and any of the haulers can have that type of <br />service. <br />Member Mueller asked if the City could look at a set schedule because she thought <br />it would be helpful for the businesses, so those businesses do not have to try to <br />schedule it on their own. <br />Ms. Bakken thought that would be something the business would work with their <br />own haulers on because the business would not be taking things to the drop site that <br />the City has. She indicated it was her understanding that the commercial haulers <br />already do this kind of pick-up service. She did not know if it would necessarily <br />change the hauling schedule in the city that much. <br />Mr. Johnson explained the goal is to downsize the trash produced in the businesses, <br />which would help with savings as well. <br />Member Mueller explained she is concerned about contamination which they <br />already deal with a lot and she thought maybe the Commission will learn more <br />when the Eureka tour is taken. She thought there is a lot of opportunities and would <br />like to help the residents learn about the recycling, so it does not become <br />overwhelming to them. <br />Ms. Bakken indicated the City is going to be doing some educational work to try to <br />ramp up for the curbside food scraps program as well. <br />Ms. Mueller wondered how the City can influence the big fast-food chains on how <br />to wrap their food. She wondered if it is doable. <br />Ms. Bakker indicated what she has heard is it sounds like material availability is <br />starting to even out and not really an issue anymore. She has also heard mixed <br />experiences with the large chains and the suppliers have been adapting to <br />compostable materials. <br />Member Cicha asked what Ramsey County considers high risk. <br />Page 3 of 8 <br />