Festival and Special Event Recycle/Compost Collection 101. sam wilder president, wilder environmental consulting wilderenvironmental.

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1 Festival and Special Event Recycle/Compost Collection 101 sam wilder president, wilder environmental consulting wilderenvironmental.com

2 Festival and Special Event Recycle/Compost Collection 101 Some of the festivals I have worked with since 2001 Issaquah Salmon Days Marymoor Park Concerts Redmond Derby Days Bumbershoot Bite of Seattle Kirkland Uncorked Farmer s Markets Bellevue Zero Hero Events sam wilder president, wilder environmental consulting wilderenvironmental.com

3 Question How many of you have been involved with some aspect of special event recycling or composting collection?

4 Question Is recycling required by law at events that sell beverages in Washington?

5 Yes. Recycling is Required. Department of Ecology requires that events in Washington have recycling. RCW Summary of the law: Beverage vendors are responsible for providing and funding the recycling program. A recycling program must include and provide: -Clearly marked recycling receptacles or reverse vending machines -Collection of aluminum, glass, or plastic bottle or cans that contained the beverages sold by the vendor -Transportation and recycling services for the collected materials

6 Green Getting Started: How green will your event be? Some options on the green spectrum Recycling containers with signs beside trash cans. Contaminated containers will be tossed as garbage. Greener- Green items PLUS Staff or volunteers pluck incorrect items at the end. Greenest- Green and Greener items PLUS Vendors are required to use all compostable or recyclable serviceware. Staff or volunteers staff stations during the event to educate the public while diverting waste.

7 Getting Started: Form a plan. Form a team. 1. Will your event be green, greener or greenest? Is your goal to divert material, educate the public or both? 2. Will you collect recycling, compostables or both? 3. What is your budget for materials (signs and containers)? 4. What types of containers will you use? What options are available to you? 5. Who will be involved? Are volunteers or staff available?

8 Preparation: Serviceware Considerations Require vendors to use recyclable or compostable serviceware Educate vendors about Cedar Grove approved compostable serviceware. Ban Styrofoam serviceware.

9 Getting Started: Signage

10 Getting Started: Signage Include tricky items on signs. These photos show contaminated carts with: Printed paper products Cups Utensils & Straws Styrofoam

11 Considerations Simple and clear Pictures Large signs Include items that are relevant List yes only Label garbage, recycling and composting Getting Started: Signage.

12 Getting Started: Volunteers Extra event volunteers for garbage/recycling/composting Local community groups Scouts Local environmental groups Local students Will your hauler provide staff or volunteers?

13 Getting Started: Volunteers Rule! Set them up for success. Don t let this happen...

14 Getting Started: Volunteers Rule! Set them up for success. Considerations Train volunteers to determine what is recyclable and compostable, and how to staff stations. Remind volunteers to be friendly. Provide tools: nifty nabbers, gloves, ponchos, official identification (lanyards, shirts etc.) Train volunteers to check containers at the end and pluck incorrect items. Provide snacks, water and lots of thank you Including later recognition.

15 Considerations Garbage/recycling/composting beside each other. Event: Container Set Up Signage on ALL containers Obtain carts from: Haulers, local rental companies or ask neighboring agencies if they have some they lend. Lots of ways to set up stations

16 Event: Container Set Up

17 Event: Container Set Up

18 Event: Container Set Up

19 Event: Container Set Up

20 Event: Vendor Education Considerations Require compostable or recyclable serviceware in vendor contracts. Ban Styofoam. Educate vendors at the start of the festival and check serviceware Place recycling/composting and garbage containers in locations that are convenient for vendors to use too Consider recognizing vendors with the correct items

21 Event: Public Education Considerations Pick a few ways to educate. Examples: Container signs Characters Information booths Signage Banners Information in any festival literature Volunteers staffing stations Displays

22 Post Event: Check Containers Considerations Choose someone to be in charge End of line checking and plucking Broadcast Success

23 Event Recycling and Compost Collection 101 Questions? sam wilder president, wilder environmental consulting wilderenvironmental.com