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File #: 200387.    Version: Name:
Type: Staff Recommendation Status: Filed
File created: 10/5/2020 In control: Zero Waste Subcommittee
On agenda: 10/26/2021 Final action:
Title: Food Waste Pilot Update (B)
Attachments: 1. 200387A_Sub Committee Food Waste Beaten Path_20201013, 2. 200387_Sub Committee_Update on Food Waste Pilot_20210803, 3. 200387C_2021 Fall FW Pilot Program Survey_Responses_20211026

Title

Food Waste Pilot Update (B)

 

Explanation

The City received a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction Project.  The grant is, in part, to determine the fiscal viability of using community composters to collect food waste curbside.

 

On August 3, 2021, Community Builders provided an update on the project six months into collection operations.

 

Community Builders conducted a food waste pilot participants survey. The results will be discussed.

 

Strategic Connection

This item is connected to Goal 2: Sustainable Community a normal priority.

 

Fiscal Note

There is no fiscal impact associated with this program update.

 

Recommendation

The Zero Waste Subcommittee: 1) hear presentation; and 2) provide comment.

 




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