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Home My WebLink About900585.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPLICATION FOR GRANT CONCERNING RECYCLING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Grant Application to the Colorado Office of Energy Conservation to initiate a pilot curb-side recycling program, and WHEREAS, said program will include approximately 8 ,000 households in the City of Greeley and approximately 6 , 000 households in communities in Weld County, and WHEREAS, after study and review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Grant Application, with the terms and conditions being as stated in the Application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Grant Applicaton to be submitted by the Weld County Health Department to the Colorado Office of Energy Conservation be, and hereby is , approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said Grant Application. The above and foregoing Resolution was , on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 2nd day of July, A.D. , 1990 . BOA OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: /V14/�e� WE UNTY, CO ORADO Weld County Clerk to the Board ene R. Br ,ntner, Chairman By: eputy « l Clerk .w/ George ennedy, Pro-Tem �eputy County �lerk //��,,,,,, ,� APPROVED AS TO FORM: 'Cons�ta��L. Harbe t ' C.W. Kirby �l�_ e _ ---�- . ,„,, , / -r-=>2___.1 4,; County Attorney Gord La 900585 URBAN COMMUNITY RECYCLING SUPPORT PROGRAM RECYCLING DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS FOR THE 90'S COLORADO OFFICE OF ENERGY CONSERVATION 112 E. 14TH Avenue Denver, CO 80203 Community Recycling Program Grant Application Project Title Weld County Recycling Project Applicants' Name Weld County Health Department 1517 16th Avenue Court Greeley, Colorado 80631 Phone (303) 353-0635 City of Greeley 1000 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Phone (303) 350-9780 Amount Requested $ 126,466.00 for six month pilot project Date Submitted June 29, 1990 Grants to be Awarded August 14, 1990 WELD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WELD C UNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS "/"A 414- andolph L. Go on M.D. , M.P.H. ene R. Brantner Director Chairman ///�� CITY OF GREELEY ATTEST: f) ! i bOpi CLERK TO THE BOARD � � Rebecca L. Safarik , Community Developme DirectorJ� / _ t Deouty County Clerl See 8S WELD COUNTY RECYCLING PROJECT I. Community and Governmental Cooperation A. Number of jurisdictions/governmental units to be served The City of Greeley in cooperation with Weld County Health Department is submitting this application for a grant from the Colorado Office of Energy Conservation in order to initiate a pilot curbside recycling program. The demonstration program would be established in a section of the City of Greeley and a number of rural communities within Weld County. Initially, the demonstration program will include approximately 8,000 households in the City of Greeley (see Attachment A) and an additional 6,000 households in communities located along the U.S. 85 corridor from Platteville to Nunn and Windsor (see Attachment B) . Weld County is the third largest county in the State (4,004 square miles) with a population of 143,436. During Phase I, nine communities will participate, representing a population base of approximately 40,000 or 28 percent of the County's population. Should Phase I prove successful, additional communities will be invited to participate in the program. B. Indication of community/regional support (letters) Support for a recycling program has been enthusiastic at all levels including citizens, major employers and municipal leaders. (see "Letters of Support" Attachment C) An informal survey of approximately 150 households in Greeley was conducted by students at the University of Northern Colorado in May, 1990. A significant majority, 89 percent, indicated a willingness to actively participate in a curbside recycling program. All towns included in the pilot program have given verbal support for the project. Those letters of support that have been received to date are included in Attachment C. C. Population served (numbers) The following provides a breakdown of the populations which could potentially participate during Phase I of the project. Population figures are based on information provided by the Conservation Trust Fund from July 1, 1989. �j 9t C"6. 85 Population within City Limits Nunn 305 Pierce 911 Ault 1,158 Evans 6,126 LaSalle 1,943 Gilcrest 1,065 Platteville 1,908 Greeley 20,522 Windsor 5.453 Total (urban) 39,391 In addition, the rural populations of these communities will also have an opportunity to participate in the recycling program. Specially designated drop off boxes will be leased and placed in each of the towns included in the pilot program. The filled recycling bags will be placed in those dumpsters for pick up on the established trash routes. D. Educational component a) Promotion - community awareness 1) Pre-project build up Three general areas are emphasized in the promotional and educational efforts prior to the project kick-off: general information/image activities, paid advertising, and media coverage available at no charge. (See Attachment D for proposed budget breakdown) . General Information/Image Activities include a survey to assess community interest, a "How To. . . " informational flyer to all homes, schools and students in the targeted areas, Mayoral Proclamations, signage for all trucks, roll- off containers and dumpsters, a travelling "stand alone" display and a slide presentation. Paid Advertising will encompass print, radio and television ads beginning 15 days prior to the kick-o£f events. Free Media Coverage includes letters to the editors of local newspapers, "Follow-A-Family" feature, coverage by the print media, public service announcements, radio talk shows, articles in employee and community newsletters and government access community based television programs (Talk With The Mayor, Inside Greeley, City Council Meetings) . 2) Kick-off The media from all areas of Colorado will be invited to attend the kick-off ceremonies at the landfill site. Trucks will burst through a banner labeled "We Recycle -- 9 V.SC)33 Weld County Recycling Project." This kick-off ceremony will actually be held the Saturday following the first week of collection. Material handlers will have collected contest entry forms distributed with the recycling bags. A drawing for prizes will be held at the landfill with dignitaries in attendance. The public will be invited and made aware of the activities and drawing through the "Pre- Project Build-up. " Prizes will include, but are not limited to the following: mulching mower, free trash service, canvas shopping bags, "We Recycle" T-shirts. 3) ongoing program support The ongoing support program incorporates the features and strategies mentioned in the pre-project build-up. A "newsflyer" will also be created for distribution with the recycling bags. The newsflyer will update citizens on the current status of the program and planned improvements or changes. A post survey will be created and distributed as part of the evaluation process. b. School programs 1) Recycling education (general) Recycling education efforts will be introduced in all schools in the targeted communities with the distribution of two videos: "How The Waste Was Won" and Greeley's Earth Day Video. Copies of the newsflyer will be provided to all teachers. In cooperation with the school district, distribution of curriculum guide materials for teachers is planned and the "Newspapers in Education" features may include recycling/solid waste information. 2. Program support Program support includes the printing and distribution of certificates of participation to students and their schools/families. Dissemination of information through the continued use of slide presentations, travelling displays and the addition of field trips to the local landfills will be incorporated. Activities at Greeley's annual Earth Day Fair will continue to expand to include projects, products and displays related to solid waste management. E. Procedure for ongoing coordination as well as monitoring and reporting Grant monies will be used to hire one half-time employee under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Services of Weld County Health Department to oversee and administer the Weld County Recycling Project. That person will cooperate with Waste Services Corporation to perform public outreach, oversee purchase and distribution of the recycling bags, assist in the production of curriculum materials and information packets, and solicit funding to provide for continuation of the program. In addition, the coordinator will perform monitoring of the project through survey results, bag retrieval counts, and by tracking collections and sales of recyclable materials. This information will be made available to the Office of Energy Conservation and other jurisdictions. F. Plan for replication in other Colorado communities The Action Plan proposed by the Governor's Task Force on Integrated Solid Waste Management has identified in its workplan a need for better public understanding of integrated solid waste management. Consequently, the most effective means of replicating a pilot recycling project to other Colorado communities would be realized by working through the task force to disseminate information. Materials developed under the education component would be presented to the task force. These materials would include general information on "how to" recycle, the effectiveness of media coverage, advertising, and educational outreach. This would provide an effective method of sharing the project with other communities and also assist the Governor's Task Force in meeting their goal of education and public outreach. II. Planning and Management A. Relationship to regional Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan The proposed bag program can be implemented as a simple, low-cost method to introduce recycling into a community, while reducing the solid waste stream, saving landfill space and preserving finite natural resources. As the recycling habit becomes established, and the sale of recyclables becomes more profitable, the bag program can easily be upgraded to a more durable bag or container system if desired. Participants will be supplied with bright blue recycling bags. The bags will be filled with separated recyclable materials, and put out for regular trash pick up when full. Workers at the Central Weld Sanitary Landfill, provided by Waste Services Corporation, will then retrieve the blue bags from the waste stream. The bags will be checked for foreign materials, and emptied into 30 cubic yard roll off containers, which will be transported to the end markets for recycling when full. In addition to the curbside pick up offered to regular trash customers, drop sites will provide recycling opportunities to the rural populations of those towns, and will be serviced as part of the regular dumpster routes. We propose to locate these dumpsters at the schools, which are currently serviced by regular trash pick- up. The proposed bag program offers several advantages for a pilot recycling program. There is little need for the purchase of or •. aae9 specialized equipment. The existing trash hauling network is employed for the pick up of recyclables. A percentage of the bags that are already in use for trash containment are simply exchanged for the blue recycling bags, and used to separate recyclable materials from the waste stream. There is no increase in the number of trash trucks in use, in the number of routes, or in the amount of fuel used to haul the recyclables. Wear and tear on streets and roads is not increased. It is convenient for the consumer. The costs of recyclable segregation and preparation functions are offset by the savings in airspace and life of the existing landfill. The program effectively and economically removes recyclables from the waste stream. Bulk containers for the collection and recycling of used oil, paint thinners and batteries will also be provided at the landfill. Used oil will also be accepted at the City of Greeley Shops, to provide the citizens of Greeley with a proper disposal service and provide the City with a possible alternative heating fuel source at the Shops. In practice, the program involves citizens taking in used motor oil and filling out a log with name, address, phone number, type (motor oil, transmission oil, hydraulic oil) , and quantity of used oil. The registration and collection process takes about 10 minutes per contributor. Collection is made convenient with Monday through Friday hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The program would be promoted in City- distributed newsletters, local newspapers, and with short announcements on the back of City utility bills. In addition to the retrieval of recyclable materials from the waste stream and collection of waste oil, Weld County Recycling Project and Waste Services Corporation plan to develop a program for the composting of yard and landscape wastes. A household toxic waste collection and disposal program is also being planned for the future. B. Explain future plans and phases through 1995 The initial phase of the pilot project will serve approximately 14,000 households in Greeley and along the U.S. 85 corridor from Nunn to Platteville and the Town of Windsor. If assessment of the initial project indicates participation of 508 or more, and the net shortfall to Waste Services Corporation does not exceed 58 of the total revenues, the pilot program will be extended for an additional six months. During this extension period, alternate methods of funding the purchase of recycling bags will be tested. These methods may include funding by the private sector, local industries, or the consumer. After a successful one-year trial in the pilot area, the program will be expanded outward to include more of the rural communities in Weld County. 9C GES e Another alternative for long term funding will be realized by working with Waste Services Corporation in the utilization of program income. Weld County Recycling Project also plans to expand the program in other ways. We are currently studying methods of shredding and marketing plastics in cooperation with local industries that use and recycle plastics, with the intention of adding them to our list of recyclable items. Ferrous metals are also being considered as a recyclable to be collected. In addition, Waste Service Inc. , in cooperation with A-1 Organics of Greeley plans to develop a program to compost all collected newspaper and yard wastes into a marketable soil conditioner. Since yard wastes currently make up an estimated 208 of the solid waste stream, this composting facility would provide for significant savings in landfill space. As the recycling program becomes established, the purchase and use of reusable bags will be explored to eliminate additional plastics from the waste stream. The City of Greeley is also in the process of implementing a natural resource management policy as part of Phase I which would include: - eliminating the use of polystyrene in all municipal offices and sponsored activities. - reducing the amount of paper flow generated in the City. - reducing electrical usage in City facilities - minimizing individual employee vehicular use at the City - conducting energy audits in all City vehicles - eliminating the use of plastic trash bags and packaged products - examining water conservation measures relative to City facilities III. Marketing Considerations A. Materials to be collected Materials to be collected in the initial phase of the program will include glass, newspaper and aluminum. Study is currently underway to consider the feasibility of adding plastics and ferrous metals to the recyclables collected. QC zp B. Expected tonnages/revenues (if any) The six month pilot program is expected to produce approximately 945 tons of recyclable materials: 14,000 homes x 508 participation x 45 pounds per month (national average) 315,000 pounds 157.5 Tons per month x 6 months 945 Tons Breakdown of recyclables (national averages) and projected revenues to Waste Services Corporation) 608 newspaper 567 Ton x $15/Ton = $8,505 308 glass 283.5 Ton x $30/Ton = $8,505 108 aluminum 94.5 Ton x $90/Ton 6 $8.505 $25,515 The six month pilot project will save an estimated 1,890 cubic yards of air space at the Central Weld Sanitary Landfill. C. Marketing plan for collected materials The recyclables collected will be marketed through local outlets whenever possible. Aluminum will be sold through Andersen's Sales and Salvage of Greeley, northern Colorado's largest processor of aluminum and other recyclable and scrap metals. Mixed glass cullet will be marketed at the Coors bottle plant in Golden. Collected newsprint will be ground and sold either as animal bedding or used as filler in various types of composting by A-1 Organics of Greeley. As the newsprint market moves into a more profitable cycle, collected newspapers can be routed into conventional used paper markets. The coordinator of the Weld County Recycling Project will work to locate and develop alternative markets for the recycled products. D. Transportation Recyclable products will be shipped by truck to end markets or picked up at Central Weld Sanitary Landfill. IV. Budget A. State/local funding ratio a) Governmental in-kind contributions The following provides a breakdown of anticipated in-kind contributions of the following communities: City of Greeley: Research and write flyer 20 hrs. Research and write 2nd edition of newsflyer 20 hrs. Develop pre-survey questionnaire 40 hrs. Develop post-survey questionnaire 30 hrs. Research and write slide show script 80 hrs. City liaison/information resource 100 hrs. City in-house recycling reports 60 hrs. CityScope community newsletter articles 20 hrs. Coordination of government access radio and TV 40 hrs. City-wide used oil collection campaign/program 100 hrs. 510 hrs. @ $20.00/hour $10,200.00 Governmental media coverage in cooperation with the private sector. Talk with the Mayor $1,352.00 60 minute cable program Inside Greeley $1,352.00 30 minute cable program x 2 Presentation at televised Council Meeting $ 390.00 $3,094.00 Each of the communities participating in the pilot program will also contribute in-kind service to the Project. They will provide an outlet for distribution of recycling bags and information to the public. SC B. Matching funds Local companies of Weld County have pledged to provide support and service in kind contributions to the Weld County Recycling Project. Several local companies have given tentative approval for support of the program pending acceptance of the grant application by the Colorado Office of Energy Conservation and completion of the plan of operation. Waste Services Corporation and KFKA Radio have provided written commitments for significant service in-kind contributions to the Weld County Recycling Project. These pledges of support include funding for the initial project as well as future years 2-5. (See Attachment C) The commitment from Waste Services Corporation (See Attachment D) includes: Labor costs $3,440/month Marketing and supervision 430/month Processing and grinding 1,200/month On site storage 500/month Total $5,570/month C. Economic benefits Retrieval of the bags off the face of the landfill will provide job opportunities for three to five people. There may also be some seasonal or temporary jobs associated with distribution of recycling bags, survey materials, and brochure development. As the composting project becomes established, more jobs may be created for equipment operators and haulers. Sale of the recyclable commodities to local Weld County and other Colorado companies will strengthen the local markets and provide economic stability to the area. V. Technical factors A. Available facilities a) Drop off sites Drop off sites will be located in each of the communities outside Greeley to provide recycling opportunities to the rural populations in the pilot area. Or r b) Transfer station -- Not addressed in this proposal c) Storage facilities Waste Services Corporation has agreed to supply a building on site for the storage and processing of collected materials. e) Processing Included in the grant application is a request for $40,000 to offset a portion of the purchase of a grinder, the remainder of the purchase to be funded by Waste Services Corporation. The grinder would be used for the processing of newspapers, yard wastes and glass. It would also be made available for local communities to use for special projects such as chipping of Christmas trees. We propose that the $40,000 grant money would be provided to Waste Services Corporation as a loan to be paid back at 08 interest. The monies repaid to Weld County Recycling Project from Waste Services Corporation would then be used to fund the continuation and improvement of the Project. B. Challenges b) Compost Weld County Recycling Project, in looking to the future, plans to expand the composting portion of the project to include the composting of yard and landscape wastes. The newsprint collected for recycling would be ground and mixed with yard waste. This would eliminate an estimated 208 from the solid waste stream. VI. Energy and Environmental Impact A. Energy savings Recycling one ton of newspaper saves: - 508 or 14 million BTU's of energy - 17 mature trees - 2-3 cubic yards landfill space Recycling one ton of glass saves: - 4.56 million BTU's of energy - 3-5 pounds air pollution - 303.36 pounds mining waste - 508 of water consumed in the process ,.. ..9 Recycling one ton of aluminum saves: - 187.15 million BTU's of energy - 76.95 pounds air pollution - 508 of water consumed in the process B. Landfill mitigation The initial pilot program is expected to save 3,000-4,000 cubic yards of air space in the landfill. C. Agricultural benefits/challenges -- Not addressed in this proposal D. Natural resources saved Making a ton of paper requires nearly 3,700 pounds of wood, over 200 pounds of lime, 360 pounds of salt cake, 76 pounds of soda ash, 24,000 gallons of water, and 28 million BTU's of energy. In addition, making paper from raw materials produces 84 pounds of air pollutants, 36 pounds of water pollutants, and 176 pounds of solid waste. Making a ton of glass from raw materials requires over 1,300 pounds of sand, 433 pounds each of soda ash and limestone, 151 pounds of feldspar, and 15.2 million BTU's of energy. Three hundred eighty- four pounds of mining waste and 28 pounds of air pollutants must be treated and disposed of. Making a ton of new aluminum requires nearly 9,000 pounds of bauxite, 1,020 pounds of petroleum coke, 966 pounds of soda ash, over 300 pounds of pitch, 238 pounds of lime, and 197 million BTU's of energy. In addition, 3,290 pounds of red mud, nearly 3,000 pounds of carbon dioxide, 81 pounds of air pollutants, and 789 pounds of solid wastes are produced. VIII. Budget Proposal The initial six month pilot program will require approximately 200,000 bags at a cost of about $35,000: One half-time employee would be hired and would report directly to the Weld County Health Department. This person would be responsible for the coordination and administration of the Weld County Recycling Project. The employee's specific duties would include: - providing written reports on the status of the recycling program to the Office of Energy Conservation. - overseeing purchase and distribution of recycling bags. to ‘..‘,.4,2c) - coordinating volunteer efforts. - developing an effective program for public outreach. - assisting in the production of curriculum materials. - developing PSA'a on a continual basis and distributing through the media. - monitoring the amount of recyclables that are being collected. - soliciting funding from the public sector for continuation of the program. - presenting information to the State as well as other communities regarding the effectiveness of the program. - coordinating outreach efforts and promoting with school districts throughout the County. Drop sites will be located in the eight communities outside of Greeley to provide service to the rural populations surrounding those communities. Those dumpsters will be leased and serviced at an estimated cost of $17 per month per drop site, and will be paid out of the professional services funds administered by Weld County. If approved, a loan of $40,000 will be provided to Waste Services Corporation to be used toward the purchase of a paper/glass/yard waste grinder. This loan will be repaid, at 0% interest, over a five year period, with the repayment funds used to continue and improve the Weld County Recycling Project. a.3' i! WELD COUNTY RECYCLING PROJECT WELD COUNTY BUDGET Revenues Expenditures $33,915 Purchase of recycling bags 14,000 households x 3 bags per month x 1 month (initial distribution) 42,000 bags 8 14,000 x .75 participation rate x 5 months = 157,500 bags Total number of bags 199,500 bags Price x .17 each Total expenditure $33,915.00 $25,000 $13,665.78 .5 Full Time Employee 6,000.00 Indirect Overhead 2,000.00 Professional Services 3,334.22 Clerical Support $40,000 Loan to Waste Services Corporation for purchase of grinder CITY OF GREELEY BUDGET Revenues Expenditures $27,531 Educational Component (See Attachment D) Total Grant Monies Requested $126,446.00 BC C585 ATTACHMENT A Q w egg a -4: in 00 F- Q W _ O U a -, , . LI O a . 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LA SALLE 34 t>Pra,,,xn„ El T J GILCREST Y r '' PLATTEVILLE �< 66�-; 76 01191.0 El _ _ _ wron+i Nc z 1 �o oa : . .�..�.:F'`i>.':i't: '.'":.11a: a :.S '3 :'%:'::::::<)s:>:c.\ G p:':+:�...w.}: S;!4:. .; .�:..; <:::4.0Y.EGhNU?: : ::ii::i .'�iiii>:.':::::o:x> BOULDER • X ..�...a... . A ATTACHMENT B - —fA¢ " 5;1:5 ATTACHMENT C o - rr P,'"2- Waste Services CORPORATION • MEMORANDUM To : Interested Persons From: C . Bradley Keirnes , Presiden� Re : Weld County Recycling Project Date : June 28 , 1990 The :residents , businesses and local governments of Weld County are presented with a unique opportunity to initiate the provision of a much needed and long desired regional recycling capability that , Waste Services Corporation believes , can be simple , efficient and affordable . Toward this end, Waste Services Corporation is committed to providing the essential rear-end component to the bag-curbside recycling program at the Central Weld Sanitary Landfill for the duration of the pilot program, and beyond, in accordance with the program performance criteria contained in the Weld County Recycling Project grant application. At the Central Weld Sanitary Landfill , located seven miles southwest of Greeley , the necessary rear-end program functions will be established. These will involve, depending on the actual level of public participation and volume of recyclable materials to be handled, the following: 1 . The full-time employment of 3-5 laborers ,to retrieve the recycling bags from the incoming waste stream and secondarily segregate the materials in them 2 . The operation and maintenance of the necessary recyclable materials processing/grinding equipment 3 . The on-site storage and marketing of the collected/processed recyclable materials 4 . The supervisory management and monitoring of these actions and program performance 5 . The coordination of all functions to be performed at the Central Weld Sanitary Landfill with the front-end QC O S R5 6037 SEVENTY-SEVENTH AA EMT; • GREELEY. COLORADO 80634 • (30 '330-2W4ris" functions to be performed by Weld County , the City of Greeley and all other participating local governments . We estimate the costs of the above functions will be as follows : Labor cost , including all payroll costs (factored at 1 . 25 times actual wages) : 4 laborers x 40 hours/week x 4 . 3 weeks/month = $3 , 440 per month • Processing/grinding costs , excluding cost of equipment ownership : $20/hour x 4 hours/day x 5 days/week x 3 weeks/month = $1 , 200 per month On-site storage of materials , based on fair value of building space : $500 per month Marketing of recyclable materials , supervisory management and monitoring of rear-end functions and coordination with other program participants : 1 person x $10/hour x 10 hours/week x 4 . 3 weeks/month = $430 month Total monthly program rear-end functions cost = $5 , 570 Waste Services Corporation is committed to contributing , as an in-kind contribution, the amount of any deficit between recyclable materials revenues and the rear-end costs as estimated above . It is believed to the extent there may be a reasonable shortfall that it may be offset and justified by the long-term economic benefits of sanitary landfill life extension. This information is formally submitted as part of the Weld County Recycling Project grant application. SW C5:74::3 5:74: �ti3 ATTACHMENT D {'zSW-1 W ,�` , ''tis �`.) c }; OFFICE OF THE MAYOR . -. \ / City of 1000 10TH STREET, GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 ` Greeley June 27 , 1990 Mr. Jim Johnson Colorado Office of Energy Conservation 112 East 14th Avenue Denver, CO 80203 Mr. Johnson: The City of Greeley is pleased to be an active participant in . a proposed county-wide demonstration recycling program in our community. The citizens of Greeley support the Governor and his task force in their efforts at funding recycling projects that exhibit an integrated regional approach. This State grant will provide citizens of Greeley and Weld County towns along U.S. Highway 85 the opportunity to increase their recycling efforts. Because of the unique mix of participating communities, the project will provide data for the State on effective recycling methods in both urban and rural areas. We look forward to working with the State in developing recycling methods to improve the environment for all citizens. Sincerely, . William J. orton Mayor kb 1 C y v'35 o. \.„. J Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce 1407 8th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 303/3523566 irJune 28, 1990 ra, `M EE OPPORTUNITY Jim Johnson Colorado Office of Energy Conservation 112 East 14 Avenue Denver, CO 80203 Dear Mr. Johnson On behalf of the Greeley/Weld Chamber of Commerce, I would encourage you to approve the grant that the City of Greeley is applying for in regards to the recycling issue. As you probably know, the City of Greeley is cooperating with a number of small communities along Highway 85 to do a pilot project in the recycling area. There is also a significant level of private sector participation with this project and is a good demonstration of efficient use of both financial and manpower resources in a public/private partnership. Obviously recycling issues are of extreme importance to us all. Efforts like these are necessary to begin to solve a problem of great concern. Please give the City of Greeley all due consideration. Best Regards, a Pamela Ross President PR/kkg t SiC5-9. 5 C INI10i-lilMen ��k111unh� •nnara Warn -Thrr —rrr -War GKEELEY/WELD June 28, 1990 Mr. Jim Johnson Office of Energy Conservation Denver, CO 80203 Dear Mr. Johnson, This letter is written in support of the programs in recycling being contemplated by the City of Greeley and County of Weld. Clearly these programs will be consistent with the current trend toward re-use, recycling and conservation. From the economic development perspective, we recognize the opportunity for job creation in new industries which utilize the available technology in re-use of waste materials. Thank you for your consideration of our area's grant request. Regards, 472O-"L James M. Kadlecek Executive Director (MI.111'1\111.[7 L(ONO\11( INV❑O1'V11A I I'.0 Boxs q'sv--�,,.. f; U 4th Stu( 9sz�'{ 585 l rl ( olnredu7) S] 01 T OF -t 11 CITY OF EVANS EVANSLit a3700 GOLDEN STREET P.O.BOX 59 •ANS EVANS, COLORADO 80620 FOUNDED 1MM•HOME RULE 7977 303-339-5344 S. COLORADO June 29, 1990 Patty Deplazes 1517 16th Ave. Ct. Greeley, Colorado 80632 Dear Ms. Deplazes: In regards to our conversation on June 27, 1990 I have prepared this letter in support of the Grant Request for Funds to be used in a County-Wide Recycling Program effort. The City of Evans is very interested in participating in a program which provides our citizens with the opportunity to become involved in a curb-side recycling program. It appears that the initial phase of using the colored bags will be an effective and efficient first step to a complete program in the future. We intend on pursuing all facets of recycling whenever possible and encourage you to include us in all cooperative efforts in this endeavor. Sincerely, ich d vans City Ma ager RRE/kh SCI, ., .--",,IM OF tie:\ akda�' TOWN HALL �� lF ti , . i r .�! i1 4,:;•.,.,r i 119 MAIN P.O.BOX 717 LA SALLE,COLORADO 80845 ill o=t u.a°, / / PHONE: 303-284-8931 � - / o �� \rage'? June 28, 1990 Patty Deplazes Weld County Health Department 151'7 16th Avenue Court - Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Ms . Deplazes: On behalf of the Town of LaSalle, I wish to convey our support of recycling efforts of the Weld County Health Department in conjunction with the City of Greeley . Recycling should always be considered a high priority enviro- mental issue to be encouraged by all communities . LaSalle does indeed support any and all recycling programs proposed or in effect throughout Weld County . Sincerely, - � o÷� Doyle Karst , Mayor i i 91 r,.595 `il DS `Tom of `Wln4o.r arke1-etIts. o y . L tfr 301 WALNUT • WINDSOR, COLORADO 80550 ►3cc TELEPHONE: (303) 686-7476 , June 27, 1990 rz-:1 P. Patty Deplazes Weld County Health Department 1517 16th Ave. Ct. Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Patty: I have discussed the proposed Weld County Recycling Program with the Windsor Board of Trustees. It is the consensus of the board that it has a great deal of merit and would like to have Windsor included in the pilot program if the grant funds are approved . It is our understanding that the grant funds would provide all necessary revenue for the program and there would be no costs to the citizens of Windsor. Please keep us informed of the status of this project. Sincerely, TOWN OF WINDSOR Dennis L. Wagner Town Administrator DLW/jel i C a 3 Taunt of Finn ntlle P.O.DRAWER 70 PACOrporatee 1876 411 GOODRICH AVENUE PLATTEVILLE.ODLO.80651 PHONE'. 765-2245 RE C ! VEr) June 26 , 1990 13� U 1dt a ` a` „ 1 Patty Deplazef Weld County Health Department 1517 16th Avenue Court Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Ms. Deplazef : On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Town of Platteville I want to express our full support for the proposed Greeley / Weld County recycling program. Please let us know how we can help make the program a success. Sincerely, , lp Lenore Sharp Mayor Or Canima?7 Waste Services CORPORATION May 31 , 1990 Board of Weld County Commissioners Greeley, Colorado Dear Commissioners : I am pleased to inform you of our support for the current effort to initiate the creation of a county-wide drop box recycling program and a household hazardous waste collection capability. Waste Services Corporation is willing to join with other businesses in Weld County to provide practical and financial assistance to facilitate the development of these projects . This would include, among other things , funding for the recycling program and our provision of appropriate building space to house the household hazardous waste collection program at the Central Weld Sanitary Landfill . We believe that both of these programs would meet pressing needs toward the better, safer management of the solid wastes generated by the businesses and residents of Weld County. Please give these possible solutions your most serious consideration. Respe tfully, C. Bradley Keirnes President CBK T 6037 SEVENTY-SEVENTH AVENUE • GREELEY, COLORADO 80634 • (303) 330-2641 i•� KR( am1310 COLORADO'S 1ST& GREELEY'S BEST To : Patty Deplanes From: Gary Krahn General Manager KFKA-KSKY Re : Weld County Recycling Project KFKA and KSKY wholeheartily support your efforts for a County wide recycling project. KFKA and KSKY welcome the oppurtunity to tie in additional support with the business community and will pledge air time and man power to enhance your efforts for this worthwhile cause. Good luck in all your efforts . SC C Q f 303-356-1310 • 1025 NINTH STREET • P.O. BOX K • GREELEY COLORADO 80632 ANDERSEN'S SALES & SALVAGE, INC. LATE MODEL AUTO SALVAGE, SCRAP IRON AND METAL DEALER Y All 1490 E. H STREET- 1 MILE EAST ON 8TH STREET •f GREELEY 352-7797 DENVER 892-9292 _ GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 RJE IC,r�It v1 ;D �;F\ 13 1990 May 31 , 1990 !U�S1Y F�:a`} �l IT• %ID v : Weld County Health Department 1516 Hospital Road Greeley, CO 80631 Attn : Patti Deplazes or Wes Potter To Whom It May Concern : We support the County Health Department ' s efforts to establish a county wide recycling program. We would be happy to provide our . services in the implementation of this program. Please let us know if we can be 1 of further service . Thank you . Sincerely, iia, R n,a,m, Dean R. Andersen 9C C• MAY 31 ' 90 14 : 29 FROM "qP ADMIN GREELEY RAGE _ F102 419 18th Street UAP P.O. Sox 1286 Greeley, Cotorado 80632 Phone (303) 356-4400 FAX (303) 356.4418 United Agri Products May 31, 1990 TO Whom It May Concern FROM United Agri Products SUBJECT: Weld County Recycling Effort As - a normal part of our everyday affairs, we try to address and implement recycling. To recycle, at business or home,' is not as simple as it would appear on the surface and must- be very well thought out and include a great many people. As an environmentally conscious business, we would support efforts to establish a county- wide recycling program especially if it is safe, efficient, and economical and completes a full circle -- half circle recycling can create more pit.A.,'1 m* Llacaia iL 7bolmno but oertainly cheerS" for getting to a planning stage. De nis BurItt Vice President Regulatory Affairs DB/en cc: Phil James • • 9CC. Firi MAY.31 '9© 14:34 KCD WIDE ROLL MFG. C-4c. 3RD ELF.. • Kodak 6i • Ma. Patty Deplazes Weld County Health Department • 1516 Hospital Road Greeley CO 80631 Dear Ms. Deplazes: Kodak Colorado Division appreciates and supports your efforts towards the investigation and implementation of a county wide recycling program. Kodak is interested in participating with this effort-in the community as well as at our plant near Windsor. If I can be of assistance, please call me at 686-0803. Sincerely, 15atiyccti Barry L. Sullivan Environmental Engineer Kodak Colorado Division • F 7.- EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY • WINDSOR, COLORADO 50581 Hewlett-Packard Company Greeley Division �J HEWLETT 700 71et Avenue PACKAFID Greele Colorado 8083 303 350 4000 FAX 352 3360 -- — -- Post-lr brand fax transmittal mama 7671 ♦oi ofles r De nm /j?'kt Kx/1e icy-e+ 1-tM cJd4nalt Itk'13 mow• G._yoco 331 " _ y-336O To Whom It May Concern; Environmental issues are a hot topic with the general public and to businesses in general . At Hewlett-Packard, we are very concerned with the future of the planet, and are currently recycling and developing even more ways to help save the environment. I am writing this letter of support for you to take a look at a Weld County Recycling program. At HP we are looking at a drop off location for our employees to deposit their recyclables on their way into work. We feel that there are many people that want to recycle, but are finding it difficult to locate areas that will accept some of their recyclable items. With drop off locations placed at various areas in Weld County, it would be much easier for people to help save the environment by dropping off their articles in a convienient manner. HP is not sure as to what extent we will be involved with this proposed project, but, we do support the idea and think this is a needed service for citizens who really want to get involved. The best thing is, the people that are not involved ndw, probably will be more inclined to recycle because of this service. If we can be of any assistance, or if you should questions concerning some of our current programs, feel free to call me at 350-4570. Sincerely, /72746 Mike Kelley Public Relations anager Hewlett-Packard Greeley a1 .at,y�, WELD COUNTY RECYCLING PROJECT SUPPORT LIST The following organizations:have expressed support for the proposed drop-site recycling program: ANDERSEN'S SALES AND SALVAGE, INC. , DEAN ANDERSON MONFORT OF COLORADO, KAY NORTON KODAK, BARRY SULLIVAN HEWLETT-PACKARD, MIKE KELLY ANHEUSER BUSCH, MIKE REYNOLDS NATIONAL FARMS, BILL O'HARE WASTE SERVICES CORPORATION, BRAD KIERNES UNITED AGRI-PRODUCTS, DENNIS BURCHETT BURGER KING, SUE WAKEMAN KFKA RADIO, GARY KRAHN GREELEY TRIBUNE, DICK LARSON WELD SCHOOL DISTRICT 6, TIM WATERS - WELD RE-9, KEN FRISBEE WELD RE-5J, FRED PALMER WELD RE-2, WILLIAM POWELL WELD RE-4, JIM RAINES i WELD RE-10, STEVE ISER WELD RE-3, BOB GUDKA _ s • ��'7E. C.u;'r tee.J ATTACHMENT E C 5 r.. ATTACHMENT E WELD COUNTY RECYCLING PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT PROPOSED BUDGET Pre-Project Activities: Flyers/Entry Blanks - for distribution with recycling sack (door-to-door) $600 Pre-Survey Questionnaire - distributed to target households 600 Print Advertising - Greeley - begins 10 days prior to kick-off 1,600 Rural - begins approximately 10 days before kick-off 1,080 Radio Advertising - 5 local/regional stations begins 15 days before kick-off 2,400 TV Advertising - 5 local/regional cable stations begins 15 days before kick-off 1,300 Production costs 250 Postage - prepaid return reply 2,700 Postage permit 60 Mailing Labels - for pre-survey 120 Response Tabulation - 80 hrs. @ $4/hr. 320 Truck, Dumpster and Roll-off signs 800 Slide Presentation - for schools, organizations and major employers 1,500 Travelling Display - for schools, bank lobbies, etc. 250 Materials Distribution - 40 hrs. @ $4/hr. 160 Kick-off Activities: Ceremony Program 100 Ceremony Banners 100 Prizes and Awards 500 TV Advertising - 5 local/regional cable stations begins 3 days before kick-off 435 Production costs 250 Radio Advertising - 5 local/regional stations f FtP begins 3 days before kick-off 600 Print Advertising - Greeley - begins 4 days before kick-off 800' Rural - begins 14 days before kick-off 450 On-Going Activities: 6 months Newsflyer - update for distribution with 2nd delivery of sacks 600 Radio Advertising - reminder/image builders 2,400 Print Advertising - Greeley - reminders/image builders 936 Rural - reminders/image builders 1,170 Post-Survey - interest/evaluation 600 Postage - prepaid return reply 2 ,700 Post-Survey Tabulation 320 Mailing Labels 120 Material Distribution 160 School Programs: Video - duplication costs 250 Curriculum Guide for teachers 1,000 Program Support: Awards and Certificates 300 Total Educational Component Budget $ 27,531 SC C.tiq-. 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