9053-19 - Adopt County Solid Waste Mangement Plan

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Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Plan Update (December 2018) Chapter 5: Waste Reduction and Recycling Computer Round-Up Events The District will continue to promote local Recycle Your Computer Round-Ups held bycommunities as well as other e-waste recycling opportunities offered by local e'waste recyc|ers and retail stores. Communities in the District currently conduct Recycle Your Computer Month events in April and August while many offer year-round collections. r)+=provnc+pr. Promote Local Pharmaceutical Collections The District will promote existing pharmaceutical collections offered by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. Promote Battery Recycling Locations The District will continue to promote proper disposal of rechargeable batteries using the retail drop- offs participating in the [eU 2 Recycle program. Lead-add batteries will continue to be accepted in the District's HHVVprogram. 4. Programs for Organic Wastes and Hard to Recycle Wastes Organics - Yard Waste and Food Waste Evaluate Feasibility of Municipal Yard Waste Contracting Consortium Evaluate whether there is interest in establishing municipal yard waste contracting consortium to help communities manage leaves and brush and obtain longer contracts and stable pricing. If communities express interest, the District would facilitate the development of the consortium and handle the bid in the same way it developed its disposal and recycling consortiums. Part ofthe evaluation would include a capacity analysis of existing compost facilities to determine if there are gaps or threats to the composting infrastructure. Compost Bin Sales and Composting Workshops The District will continue to offer backyard composting bimsandfoodwastedigesbersforsake to the public at its office and through composting seminars. Engage Stakeholders to Expand Food Rescue Programs and Local Composting Infrastructure The District will continue to engage stakeholders to increase food rescue and food waste composting infrastructure. Hard to Recycle Wastes Hard To Recycle Material Drop-Off The District will continue to provide a public drop-off for hard to recycle materials at its Special Waste Convenience Center. Items currently accepted include election signs, small appliances, small electronics, and certain Terra Cycle programs for cereal bags and cosmetic containers. This list is subject to change due to market availability.