Food Scrap Recycling Program The Ohio Food Scrap Recovery Network Member Meeting Marcie Kress- Recycling Program Manager

SASWMA’s Role Act as catalyst Fill the void –Recruit participants –Site visits –Train and Educate –Liaison between participant and contractor –Pay for service

SASWMA’s Goal Sustainability Provide history, statistics to evaluate moving toward own program –Monitor disposal cost –Operational changes –Compostable products expense Planned transitions off SASWMA Program (large generators) –University of Akron takes over program April 2012

Transition of Waste Stream Before SASWMA’s Food Scrap Recycling Program After SASWMA’s Food Scrap Recycling Program

Statistics December 2010-February 2012 – 41 participants –1,473,000 pounds (737 tons) –$88,000 contract fee –$12,000 education/ promotion materials

Participants Stow Summit County Board of DD/ Hattie Larlham Community Services St Thomas, Western Reserve, Rehabilitation Center Enviro. Edu. Center Rob’s Café & Trackside Grille Twinsburg City Schools Summit County Jail