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Model Program Case Study: Millbrae, CA: • <br /> Recognizing the need to reduce pollution in local waterways and city streets, Millbrae adopted a <br /> ban on polystyrene food packaging in January 2008. <br /> What it does: City ordinance requires all restaurants or sellers of take -out food to use only <br /> take -out containers that are reusable, biodegradable, compostable or recyclable under current <br /> city programs. Styrofoam and polystyrene plastics are prohibited. The ordinance includes cups, <br /> lids, straws, clamshells, plates, bowls, and utensils. <br /> How it was implemented: City staff sent two informational reports to the City Council and <br /> prepared the city to address industry concerns. The Recycling & Waste Program created <br /> postcards and flyers to distribute to businesses and pursued discussions with the Chamber of <br /> Commerce prior to the ordinance adoption. The program offers online resources and materials <br /> to educate business owners about how to comply (Millbrae Sustainable Food Service Ware <br /> Ordinance & Information: http: //www.ci .millbrae.ca.us /index.aspx ?page =236). Enforcement is <br /> complaint- driven. The program enjoys a high rate of participation. <br /> Costs: With estimated figures, for similar program in a city of approximately 150,000 residents: <br /> Staff Time Based on Estimated <br /> cost <br /> Staff time for ordinance, 6 months of .25 FTE staff at $60K <br /> $9,000 <br /> outreach and print materials annual salary and benefits <br /> Translation of outreach 5 hours at $100 per hour $500 <br /> materials <br /> Web staff time 2 months of .25 FTE staff at $80K $3,000 <br /> annual salary and benefits <br /> City Attorney fees Where applicable $0- $2,500 <br /> Yearly staff time for complaint- Mailing letters and making follow- $1,500 <br /> • driven enforcement • up visits: periodic staff time • <br /> Expenses Based on Estimated <br /> cost <br /> Printing & postage costs for 1000 businesses, $1.50 per letter $1,500 <br /> initial outreach <br /> Mailing follow -up and 200 businesses, $1.50 per letter $300 <br /> enforcement letters <br /> Estimated Total $15,800 - $18,300 <br /> Contact: Shelly Reider, Environmental Programs Manager, City of Millbrae: (650) 259 - 2444 <br /> Additional Program Information: San Francisco: <br /> We also recommend reviewing the City and County of San Francisco's ordinance, which may <br /> have useful findings and other helpful language for cities looking to draft their own legislation: <br /> http: / /www.sfgov.orq/ site /uploadedfilesffswr /documents forms /FSWR Ordinance295- 06.pdf <br />