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CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,355 FROM THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO BE USED BY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION TO DEFRAY THE COSTS OF RECYCLING CONTAINERS PURCHASED FOR SPECIAL EVENTS.
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BACKGROUND: To promote recycling at special events, the Utilities Department purchased 75 portable recycling containers and two transporters from Recycle Clear. These containers may be checked out by the public to be used for recycling at special events through the Environmental Services Division.
DISCUSSION: The Environmental Services Division received written quotes from three companies that supply portable recycling containers for use at special events. Based on cost, the containers and transporters were purchased from Recycle Clear. A grant from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality was applied for and granted for 25% of the cost of the containers. The recycling containers are very portable and rugged and may be used for indoor or outdoor activities. They are easy to assemble and are clearly identified as recycling containers. At previous events, green polycarts have been used for recyclable material. This has caused significant confusion for the public. The green polycarts are associated with solid waste resulting in a significant amount of trash mixed in with the recyclable material. The collected material then becomes contaminated and much of it could not be recycled. The containers use 40-gallon plastic bags, which may be purchased, at many local stores.
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above and foregoing discussion, staff recommends that the City Council approve the acceptance of the grant in the amount of $1,355; receipt funds into Reimbursement/Other Agency (032-0000-366.12-39) by $1,355 and further appropriate $1,355 to Other Supplies/Materials /Miscellaneous (032-5543-432.31-99).