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November 9, 2009 <br />Section 7: Implementation <br />Waste Reduction and Recycling <br />A mid-term action identified is to adopt mandatory waste reduction and recycling policies that <br />will require businesses to maintain adequate recycling containers, and for residents to <br />participate in recycling and composting programs. There are many models for mandatory <br />programs, and we recommend that the City of San Leandro to conduct a feasibility assessment <br />of specific potential program requirements and evaluate alternate options. Overall, mandatory <br />recycling and composting programs have been shown to dramatically increase recycling rates in <br />cities across the U.S,2s <br />Summary of mid-term priority actions related to waste reduction and recycling: <br />^ Adopt mandatory curbside recycling and composting programs. <br />^ Adopt mandatory requirement for businesses to recycle and compost food scraps <br />Municipal Operations <br />Mid-term recommendations include conducting feasibility studies for renewable energy <br />generation in the community, such as solar PV at the Water Pollution Control Plant. Another <br />potential site is the Boys 8 Girls Club indoor pool, which may benefit from solar water heating. <br />There may be PG&E rebates available for solar thermal installations. <br />The City may also consider providing City employees access to shared vehicles dedicated for <br />work-related trips during standard working hours, and to employees and the public on evenings <br />and weekends. This type of program can also familiarize City employees with the concept of <br />car share and promote new models for vehicle that promotes a "pay-as-you-go" financing model <br />for vehicle operation. <br />Summary of mid-term priority actions related to municipal operations: <br />^ Conduct feasibility study of solar PV panels on City property <br />^ Replace a few City fleet vehicles with a car share program <br />zs StopWaste.Org recently released a report. "Increasing Recycling in the Commercial Sector: Assessment of <br />Mandatory Commercial Recycling Program and Exclusive Hauler Arrangements." April 2009. Accessed at: <br />http://www.stopwaste.org/docs/alamedamandcomm finalreport sera v5.pdf and <br />http:/Iwww.stopwaste.org/docslcommercial surveyfinal report- revised.pdf <br /> <br />Page 62 <br />~~ ~~ <br />