The District of Columbia Department of Public Works “The Preferred Choice” Presents…

The District of ColumbiaDepartment of Public Works

“The Preferred Choice”Presents…

DC Office of Recycling

Numbers in our Neighborhood

December 15, 2008

580,000

20 mil

800,000 tons

Did you know…

110 x 74 x 344 yards

550 ftx2

The Multimaterial Management Act of 1989

City Council established:

• 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 § 7-226 now DC ST § 8-1007

D.C. Code § 8-1001

D.C. Code § 8-1001 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.

§ 8-1007. Mandatory source separation program [Formerly § 6-3407]

(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 § 8-1018.

(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

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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

Waste Streams of Source Separation

Mixed Paper

Bottles & Cans

Solid Waste

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.

• Renewal: Annual• Vehicles: Display current sticker on each door;• Drivers: Must carry recycling registration card;

List of Approved Haulers

Window Endorsement

Successful Completion

Building Certificate

Fine ScheduleTools & Resources

William Easley, Program OfficerDebra Armstrong, InvestigatorKayanda Jones, InvestigatorSherry Porter, InvestigatorRussell Klein, EducatorTonya Majette, Program SupportBrigette Sanders, Program Support

Solid Waste Enforcement and Education Program

Recycling Hotline: 202-645-8245

Office StaffTools & Resources

Web & GuidesTools & Resources

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

Numbers in Our NeighborhoodProgram Basics

ActivatorsTenants/Employees/Enviros’ Calls/EmailsChains (CVS / KFC / etc.)Industries (Hotels, Hospitals, etc.)Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)“Corridors” (Wisconsin, Connecticut, etc.)

Annual Basis

5000 Inspections1200 Warnings1400 Notices of Violation

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.

The Downtown BID300 Buildings

~ 2000 Businesses

Downtown BID (Start)

400,000 sq ft buildings ~ 30 tenants (general non-compliance)85,000 sq ft buildings ~ 10 tenants (2 tenants @ out-of-compliance)400,000 sq ft buildings ~ general non-

compliance85,000 sq ft buildings ~ 2 tenants out-of-compliance

Downtown BID (Process)

3430 Inspections408 Warnings235 Notices of Violation14 Educational Workshops and Presentations

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 Submissions400% increase in Recycling Education Requests

Last WordsNormal Inspections (compared to other staff distributions)

Higher Inspection Efficiency (Number of Contacts)Fines Greater due to SQ footage scheduleHigher Material Concentration, especially paperRequests for Assistance low

Night Tours (compared to above)

Greater Material Visibility (fuller bins at COB)More Sanitation Improprieties RevealedHigher finesHigher awarenessCleaner loading docksMajor Increase in Plans Submissions across Property portfoliosIncreased Requests for Educational Workshops

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Russell KleinCommunity Environmental Education Specialist

D.C. Public Works Department3220 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Washington, DC 20032

202-645-7191

Russell.Klein@dc.govwww.recycle.dpw.dc.gov

Contact Information

Russell KleinCommunity Environmental Education Specialist

D.C. Public Works Department3220 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Washington, DC 20032

202-645-7191

Russell.Klein@dc.govwww.recycle.dpw.dc.gov