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 7. Market Development Programs Ohio EPA Market Development Support and Administration The District will assist local reoyc|ens by applying for grant funding through the Ohio EPA Market Development Grant to expand local processing capacity and markets for materials. Assist with the development ofthe application and the application process. Administer the grant upon award and track progress. Recycling and Sustainable Business Assistance The District will continue to work with local recycling and reuse companies to develop local markets, expand local recycling infrastructure and increase local manufacture of recycled products. @- Education and Outreach Programs Outreach - General Public and Residents, N/ebSite — CuyahogaRecycles.org The District's will continue to use its new website as a key means of providing recycling information to the public. CuyahogaRecyc|es.org is a comprehensive resource for residents, businesses, communities, educators, elected officials and the general public. The vvebsite lists recycling information for each community in Cuyahoga County, contains a "'What Do I Do With" search engine where people can learn how to recycle or dispose over 100 items, provides information about the District's programs and services and has numerous resources for educators. Comprehensive Resource Guides The District will continue to offer various ways that residents can find recycling locations and reuse opportunities in Cuyahoga County. This includes calling the District's office and speaking with staff or using the following resources: • "What Do | Do With" search feature on Cuyahoga Recycles. org • Pass |t On: A Resource-Full Guide To Donating Usable Stuff Business Recycling Directory (search feature onCuyahoga Recyc|es.org) Speakers and Presenters The District will continue to conduct recycling presentations for all audiences through its Education Specialist, Business Recycling Specialist and other staff as needed as described below. • Youth presentations — classroom, library, camp, scouts and other group activities and lessons • Adult presentations — public officials, trade and civic groups, clubs, colleges, community events • Backyard composting seminars • Business recycling seminars - and presentations, staff lunch and learns Residential Recycling Outreach The District will continue its comprehensive program to conduct outreach to its 1.2 million residents to help them understand how to recycle more and how to recycle better. This includes the elements listed below. All are components of an intensive marketing education campaign launched by the District in 2016 to help residents understand how torecycle properly. The campaign nebrandedthe District as Cuyahoga Recycles. Its Recycle More, Recycle Better campaign established the foundation for the Districts expanded outreach efforts to teach people how to properly recycle across Cuyahoga County and to increase participation and reduce contamination. The District will use the