WALLA WALLA 2020 RECYCLING

Walla Walla Resource Conservation Committee

Projects

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Ongoing:

2007:

·        Holding one electronic recycling event

·        Creating infomercials on $mart Business, reuse, composting, electronics recycling, solid waste recycling, and household hazardous waste

·        Initiating curbside collection system contest

·        Implementing Green Construction Project

·        Organizing Abandoned Auto and Tire Collection Event

Past:

2006:   Holding two electronic recycling events

2005:   Initiating electronic recycling and establishing the Eco-Art Contest

2004:   Establishing Regional Composting Facility, establishing recycling system at Wheatland Village, and creating infomercial on recycled paint

2003:   Working with Northwest Renewable Energy Festival

2002:   Initiating Dirt Day Event, establishing downtown recycling system

2001:   Facilitating greater collection of household hazardous waste

1998-2000: Reducing waste at events such as the Balloon Stampede, Race Unity Day, 4th of July in the Park, Frontier Days, and Wheelin' Walla Walla.

1996-1998: Conducting the communications campaign for the implementation of curbside recycling in the City of Walla Walla

1995: Forming a coop of local purchasers for government agencies to obtain best prices for recycled products

1994: Reviewing the Walla Walla County Solid Waste Management Plan

1992: Creating the Green Seal Program for businesses

1992: Reviewing the Master Recycler-Composter Handbook

1992: Reviewing the Waste Oil Study

1991: Reviewing the Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan

1990: Conducting the durable shopping bag campaign

1988: Establishing Neighborhood Recycling Stations

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