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Recycling at Public Events. Tony Hayes Loudoun County Office of Solid Waste Management 703-771-5514 www.loudoun.gov/oswm. RECYCLING AT COUNTY PARKS SPECIAL EVENTS. Partnership (Spring 2003) Office of Solid Waste Management Parks Recreation & Community Services
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Recycling at Public Events Tony Hayes Loudoun County Office of Solid Waste Management 703-771-5514 www.loudoun.gov/oswm
RECYCLING AT COUNTY PARKS SPECIAL EVENTS • Partnership (Spring 2003) • Office of Solid Waste Management • Parks Recreation & Community Services • LCPS Department of Facilities Services • Targeted Events • Independence Day Celebrations • PONY National Softball Tournament
RECYCLING AT COUNTY PARKSSPECIAL EVENTS Partner Responsibilities • OSWM • Purchase recycling bins • Liaison between partnering agencies • PR&CS • Set up, monitor, and empty recycling bins • Bin storage • LCPS Facilities Services • Deliver 8yd dumpsters • Collect and transport recyclables • Dumpster storage
RESULTS • 24-40cy of recyclables collected (annual total for all events combined) • Program has become institutionalized • Increased public awareness/expectation for recycling • Lessons learned
COUNTY PROCESS FOR PERMITTING PRIVATE VENUES • Special Events Advisory Council • Member Agencies • Event Planning Information Form • Special Events Website www.loudoun.gov/events/index.htm • Special Event Application Review Process
OSWM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS • Technical Assistance • www.loudoun.gov/oswm/events.htm • Recycling Bins • Recycling Bin Loan Program
NEXT STEPS • Continue Existing Efforts • Additional Outreach to Towns • Consider Revising County Recycling Ordinance