1. The District of Columbia Department of Public Works
Presents…
“The Preferred Choice”
Make sure bins are available
When breaking down, the will have to separate
Provide for guests Must keep materials separate, look for that seek correct can toters in the kitchen - tools may change with improvements
Don't Know?  Don't throw.
Paper with cardboard
Centerplate will begin providing tools, such as proper bins.
Bins and Labels
in retail space for the public to use
Where do you find the most bottles? What do you put in your box lunches?

5. Numbers in our Neighborhood December 15, 2008
DC Office of Recycling
Numbers in our Neighborhood December 15, 2008

6. 580,000
20 mil
With 571,000 residents and 20 million visitors, annually, it’s a big job to keep the District of Columbia clean!

7. 800,000 tons
Annually, the District of Columbia produces over 800,000 tons of solid waste.

8. Did you know…
110 x 74 x 344 yards
550 ft x2

9. City Council established:
The Multimaterial Management Act of 1989
Solid Waste stream increasing;
Landfill and incineration not sufficient;
Source reduction methods must be established;
Separation scheme outlined; city-wide goal 45%
Office of Recycling established.
formerly DC ST § now DC ST §

10. D.C. Code §
§ Mandatory source separation program [Formerly § ]
(a) By October 1, 1989, owners and occupants of commercial property shall separate from their solid waste, bundle or containerize, and provide for the recycling of all newspaper. In addition, owners and occupants of office buildings, including the District government, shall separate for collection and provide for the recycling of all paper, as required by the Mayor by rules issued pursuant to §
(b) By October 1, 1990, owners and occupants of commercial property shall separate for collection and provide for the recycling of all glass and metal
D.C. Code § defines the materials required for separation as well as the obligation for all commercial properties (designated “non-residential” by way of business operations within or containing 4 units or more) to recycle within the District of Columbia.

11. Save Money And Reduce Trash
Be SMART!
Save Money And Reduce Trash

12. Requirements for Commercial Businesses
Separate mandated materials from solid waste.
(2 streams, minimum)
Enclose all waste/recyclables in rigid containers at point-of-pickup e.g. loading dock / parking lot.
Contract a registered recycling hauler, visiting at least 2x / month.
Inform Staff and Guest via ongoing basis
Submit a Commercial Recycling Plan application (available online), every two years.
Pass Site Inspection

13. Waste Streams of Source Separation
Bottles & Cans
Mixed Paper
Solid Waste

14. Commercial Recycling Plan: By Mail or Online
Questions of Recycling Plan
Binding Contract with Registered Hauler;
List of commodities intended for recycling;
Frequency of Collection;
Name and phone of designated coordinator;
Square footage of property.

15. List of Approved Haulers
Renewal: Annual
Vehicles: Display current sticker on each door;
Drivers: Must carry recycling registration card;

16. Successful Completion
Window Endorsement
Building Certificate

17. Tools & Resources
Fine Schedule

18. Office Staff Tools & Resources
William Easley, Program Officer
Debra Armstrong, Investigator
Kayanda Jones, Investigator
Sherry Porter, Investigator
Russell Klein, Educator
Tonya Majette, Program Support
Brigette Sanders, Program Support
Solid Waste Enforcement and Education Program
Recycling Hotline:

19. Tools & Resources
Web & Guides

20. Numbers in Our Neighborhood
Program Basics
Numbers in Our Neighborhood
49,000 Affected Properties (including the following)
112 Hotels
5,478 Retail stores
2,155 Food Service Establishments
1,389 Office Buildings
1,556 Federal Government Owned Buildings
266 Leased Federal Buildings
150 District Government Managed Buildings
145 Public School Buildings

21. Activators
Tenants/Employees/Enviros’ Calls/ s
Chains (CVS / KFC / etc.)
Industries (Hotels, Hospitals, etc.)
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)
“Corridors” (Wisconsin, Connecticut, etc.)
Annual Basis
5000 Inspections
1200 Warnings
Notices of Violation

22. The Downtown BID 300 Buildings ~ 2000 Businesses
The Downtown BID area covers approximately 140 blocks from Massachusetts Avenue on the north to the National Mall on the south, from Louisiana Avenue on the east to the White House on the west.

23. Downtown BID (Start)
400,000 sq ft buildings ~ 30 tenants (general non-compliance)
85,000 sq ft buildings ~ 10 tenants (2 out-of-compliance)
400,000 sq ft buildings ~ general non-compliance
85,000 sq ft buildings ~ 2 tenants out-of-compliance

24. Downtown BID (Process)
3430 Inspections
408 Warnings
Notices of Violation
14 Educational Workshops and Presentations

25. Downtown BID Figures (Night Inspections)
General inspection program has finished.
Night inspections since June
2 days/week
$6000 per night
300% increase in Recycling Plan Submissions
400% increase in Recycling Education Requests

26. Last Words Normal Inspections (compared to other staff distributions)
Higher Inspection Efficiency (Number of Contacts)
Fines Greater due to SQ footage schedule
Higher Material Concentration, especially paper
Requests for Assistance low
Night Tours (compared to above)
Greater Material Visibility (fuller bins at COB)
More Sanitation Improprieties Revealed
Higher fines
Higher awareness
Cleaner loading docks
Major Increase in Plans Submissions across Property portfolios
Increased Requests for Educational Workshops

27. Brought to you by the letter

28. Russell Klein Community Environmental Education Specialist
D.C. Public Works Department
3220 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20032

29. Contact Information
Russell Klein
Community Environmental Education Specialist
D.C. Public Works Department
3220 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20032