1. Ramsey/Washington County School Recycling Advisory Group
September 20, 2018

2. Welcome & Introductions
Joel Andersen, Ramsey County
Dan Schoepke, Washington County
Jodi Taitt, EcoConsilium

3. Agenda  Background & History  Vision for the Future
 Project Overview
Who, What, How & When
 Background & History
Why
 Vision for the Future
School Recycling Continuum
 Tell Your School Recycling Story
Opportunities, Challenges, Barriers Overcome
 Prep for Meeting #2

4. Project Overview  Partnership Schools, Counties, Consultant
 School Recycling Best Practices Continuum
Ongoing journey toward sustainability
 School Recycling Advisory Group
Help develop the Continuum & identify resources needed
 Timeline
Three Advisory Group meetings (Sept, Oct, Nov)
Counties adopt final funding policy (Dec)
Launch new program (Jan 2019)

5. School Recycling Advisory Group Roles & Responsibilities
 Provide input on current school programs
Waste reduction/reuse, recycling & organics
 Describe the challenges you face
To maintain or expand programs
 Provide input on the resources you need
To have successful & sustainable programs
 Review & comment
Draft school recycling best practices continuum

6. State Recycling Goal – 75% by 2030
Background & History
State Recycling Goal – 75% by 2030
Policies
Hierarchy should guide
decisions
Public entities as leaders
Generator responsibility
Environmental benefits

7. County Solid Waste Management Master Plans K-12 School Strategies
 Grants & technical assistance
To implement best practices
Food waste prevention & donation (new)
Recycling & organics diversion
Reuse programs (new)
 Ongoing partnerships with schools
Refine & implement best practices
Measure results
 Financial Incentives
Link implementation of best practices
to grants & technical assistance

8. Current County Funding & Assistance
 Technical assistance & consultation
 Collection containers & equipment
Trash, recycling & organics
 Labels & posters

11. Reusable Trays, Silverware & Equipment

12. Cafeteria Sort Tables

13. Farm Barrel Storage Sheds

14. RFPs & New Hauler Contracts Public Schools

15. Vision for the Future School Recycling Best Practices Continuum Supported by County Funding & Consultation

16. Tell Us Your School Story
 Overview of current program
Waste reduction, recycling, organics
Reusable trays & silverware
End-of-year clean outs
Surplus equipment donations
Recycling or sustainability policy
 Challenges
 Barriers overcome

17. Meeting #2 October 10, 2018 at 11:30am Ramsey County Environmental Health Offices White Bear Avenue, Maplewood First Floor Conference Room