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Efficient Recycling at County Parks and Special Events

Learn about the successful partnership between OSWM, PR&CS, and LCPS for recycling at targeted events like Independence Day celebrations and PONY National Softball Tournament in Loudoun County. Discover how this program has increased public awareness and expectations for recycling while collecting 24-40cy of recyclables annually. Explore the tested recycling bin program and the county process for permitting private venues for special events.

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Efficient Recycling at County Parks and Special Events

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  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 PARKSSPECIAL 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

  5. RECYCLING BINS TESTED

  6. RECYCLING BINS TESTED

  7. RECYCLING BINS TESTED

  8. 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

  9. OSWM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS • Technical Assistance • www.loudoun.gov/oswm/events.htm • Recycling Bins • Recycling Bin Loan Program

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

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