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OVF <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY /rte,,,C <br /> SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT <br /> BOARD MEMORANDUM 'k 0 <br /> Date: July 2, 2015 <br /> To: Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator <br /> From: Vincent Burke, P.E., Director of Utility Services <br /> Thru: Himanshu H. Mehta, P.E., Managing Director, Solid Waste Disposal District <br /> Prepared By: Stephanie C.Vos, Recycling Education and Marketing Coordinator,Solid Waste SV <br /> Disposal District <br /> Subject: Update on the Educational Component for the Upcoming Changes to the Recycling <br /> Program <br /> DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITIONS: <br /> On April 7,2015,the Indian River County(IRC)Solid Waste Disposal District(SWDD) Board approved the <br /> creation of a Recycling Education and Marketing Coordinator position within SWDD, with an annual <br /> salary of $38,000 ($56,074.44 budgeted to cover salary and benefits). The Board also approved an <br /> additional one-time computer/vehicle expense of$30,000, as well as an allocation of$50,000 towards <br /> advertising and marketing efforts in addition to the existing approved budget for a total of$80,000 in <br /> Fiscal Year 2014/2015. <br /> Staff has purchased a 2015 Toyota Prius for fuel-efficient transportation,and has hired Stephanie Vos to <br /> fulfill the position of Recycling Education and Marketing Coordinator. Ms.Vos has been actively working <br /> to increase awareness of the upcoming changes and to increase recycling participation as IRC strives to <br /> achieve the State of Florida goal of 75% recycling by the year 2020. To provide a summary of changes, <br /> staff has developed a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that has been posted on the County's <br /> website as well as the new SWDD website which is www.ircrecycles.com. <br /> The purpose of the agenda is to present for Board approval a three-month plan for recycling education <br /> and marketing. <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> Since the transition to single stream recycling is quickly approaching,staff has developed a three-month <br /> recycling education and marketing plan to 1)educate IRC about the change to single stream recycling on <br /> October 1, 2015 with emphasis on the arrival and the proper use of the recycle carts, 2) stress the <br /> importance of working together to reach a 75% recycling rate by 2020, and 3) educate the public on <br /> proper recycling habits to reduce contamination. <br /> SWDD Agenda-Update on the Educational Component for the Upcoming Changes to the Recycling Program Page—I— <br /> 231 <br />