City Council approves $21,150 to fund Redmond's Recycling Program.

Tonight, the City Council approved up to $21,150 to fund Redmond's Recycling Program.  In return, the Department of Ecology will contribute up to $63,450 towards Redmond's Recycling Program.  Maximum eligible expenditure under this grant for 2010 - 2011 is $84,600 -- 25% of which would come from the City. 

The $63,450 Ecology grant allows the city to go ahead with the following: 

Recycling & Collection Events:
The City will print and mail announcement brochures for six events in 2010-2011 and distribute as an insert in “Focus on Redmond.” The City will purchase signage, protective clothing and equipment, and food and beverages for event staff and volunteers.

Commercial Organics Composting:
To increase the composting of food and organic wastes by businesses, the City will recruit new participants within city limits. New commercial customers will be assisted with implementation, and existing commercial customers will be offered assistance to continue with the program and increase their diversion. The organic materials will be hauled off-site by the City’s waste hauler for composting.

Commercial Recycling Outreach and Technical Assistance:
The City will help businesses in Redmond reduce waste and recycle mo:re through outreach and technical assistance, such as, news articles, site assessments and recommendations, training, educational materials, and sharing success stories.

Do you think this is money well spent?  Would you like to see some funding for residential composting? 

Source:   City Council Consent Agenda, 2/16 

By Bob Yoder
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