Public-Private Partnering for Local Market Development Orange County Sanitation District Michael D. Moore Association of Compost Producers Board Member Annual ACP Meeting, February 28, 2007 Orange County Sanitation District Michael D. Moore Association of Compost Producers Board Member Annual ACP Meeting, February 28, 2007
OCSD Participates in a New Composting Facility
Why Should Agencies Care About Local Market Development? Tipping fees / contracts aren’t enough to guarantee long-term home for recycled products
What does a Public Agency have to Offer? Relationships with local governing officials Public outreach
Public-Private Partnerships Leverage Resources Leverage Relationships Develop Unique Marketing Programs – Get Creative! Leverage Resources Leverage Relationships Develop Unique Marketing Programs – Get Creative!
Relationship Building
Getting the Public Involved! Educate and document support of recycling efforts
Resource vs. Waste Mentality Water Recycling Solids Recycling Gas Production & Energy Recovery
Public Education Messages Environmental Societal Financial Environmental Societal Financial
Public-Private Partnerships and Regional Collaboration are KEY!
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