Laura J. Weber Solid Waste Project Manager St. Regis Mohawk Tribe ITEP Training Minneapolis, MN Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country Sept 21-23, 2010

Laura J. Weber ITEP Training Minneapolis, MN Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country Sept 21-23, 2010  SRMT History  Moving from Yesterday to Today  Education  Keys for Developing Prevention & Outreach Strategies

Laura J. Weber  No solid waste program in place prior to 1995  1995 solid waste feasibility study established that:  60% of residents & 37 % of businesses used either open dumping or burning  SRMT begins executing their solid waste management program in 1998  2009 survey showed that:  19.8% of residents & 12% of businesses used either open dumping or burning ITEP Training Minneapolis, MN Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country Sept 21-23, 2010

Laura J. Weber ITEP Training Minneapolis, MN Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country Sept 21-23, 2010 Current Program Defined by Goals 1995

Laura J. Weber  Goals – vision for where you want to go  i.e. from open dumping to using a transfer station  Objectives – provide a roadmap to achieve your vision (how are you going to get there?)  SMART Principle: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timeline  Monitor to gain measurable results  Infrastructure & Policies – nuts and bolts that allow you to achieve your objectives  Infrastructure – buildings & equipment  Policies – SW management plans, regulations, business plans, personal policies, etc  Other important considerations: financial health, community education, staff ITEP Training Minneapolis, MN Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country Sept 21-23, 2010

Laura J. Weber ITEP Training Minneapolis, MN Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country Sept 21-23, 2010 Mission: To promote environmental protection through the use of sound solid waste management practices while contributing to the economic and social progress of the community.

Laura J. Weber ITEP Training Minneapolis, MN Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country Sept 21-23, 2010 St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Cartoon Characters – Kwis & Diio

Laura J. Weber ITEP Training Minneapolis, MN Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country Sept 21-23, 2010 Purpose: Motivate people to respect themselves, the community, & environment. Idea: Respect leads people to take ownership for the overall well-being of their community creating changes in behaviors. Answer: Respect, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Laura J. Weber ITEP Training Minneapolis, MN Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country Sept 21-23, 2010

Laura J. Weber  Know your community and view them as partners in making a difference  Understand your current situation and how you got there  Set your vision for the future and use the SMART principle to develop your objectives to get you there  Remember your image – just because you work in garbage doesn’t mean you have to look, act, or talk like you do  Educate, Educate, Educate  Don’t give up, enjoy the ride, and have fun ITEP Training Minneapolis, MN Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country Sept 21-23, 2010

Laura J. Weber ITEP Training Minneapolis, MN Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country Sept 21-23, 2010 Laura J. Weber Solid Waste Project Manager St. Regis Mohawk Tribe M-F, 6:30 AM -2:30 PM EST