1. Recycling at Public Events Tony Hayes Loudoun County Office of Solid Waste Management 703-771-5514 www.loudoun.gov/oswm

2. RECYCLING AT COUNTY PARKS SPECIAL EVENTS Partnership (Spring 2003) –Office of Solid Waste Management –Parks Recreation & Community Services –LCPS Department of Facilities Services Targeted Events –Independence Day Celebrations –PONY National Softball Tournament

3. RECYCLING AT COUNTY PARKS SPECIAL EVENTS Partner Responsibilities –OSWM Purchase recycling bins Liaison between partnering agencies –PR&CS Set up, monitor, and empty recycling bins Bin storage –LCPS Facilities Services Deliver 8yd dumpsters Collect and transport recyclables Dumpster storage

4. RESULTS 24-40cy of recyclables collected (annual total for all events combined) Program has become institutionalized Increased public awareness/expectation for recycling Lessons learned

7. RECYCLING BINS TESTED

10. COUNTY PROCESS FOR PERMITTING PRIVATE VENUES Special Events Advisory Council –Member Agencies –Event Planning Information Form –Special Events Website www.loudoun.gov/events/index.htm –Special Event Application Review Process

11. OSWM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Technical Assistance –www.loudoun.gov/oswm/events.htmwww.loudoun.gov/oswm/events.htm Recycling Bins –Recycling Bin Loan Program

12. NEXT STEPS Continue Existing Efforts Additional Outreach to Towns Consider Revising County Recycling Ordinance