the district of columbia department of public works “the preferred choice” presents…
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The District of ColumbiaDepartment of Public Works
“The Preferred Choice”Presents…
DC Office of Recycling
Numbers in our Neighborhood
December 15, 2008
580,000
20 mil
800,000 tons
Did you know…
110 x 74 x 344 yards
550 ftx2
The Multimaterial Management Act of 1989
City Council established:
• Solid Waste stream increasing;• Landfill and incineration not sufficient;• Source reduction methods must be established;• Separation scheme outlined; city-wide goal 45%• Office of Recycling established.
formerly DC ST § 7-226 now DC ST § 8-1007
D.C. Code § 8-1001
D.C. Code § 8-1001 defines the materials required for separation as well as the obligation for all commercial properties (designated “non-residential” by way of business operations within or containing 4 units or more) to recycle within the District of Columbia.
§ 8-1007. Mandatory source separation program [Formerly § 6-3407]
(a) By October 1, 1989, owners and occupants of commercial property shall separate from their solid waste, bundle or containerize, and provide for the recycling of all newspaper. In addition, owners and occupants of office buildings, including the District government, shall separate for collection and provide for the recycling of all paper, as required by the Mayor by rules issued pursuant to § 8-1018.
(b) By October 1, 1990, owners and occupants of commercial property shall separate for collection and provide for the recycling of all glass and metal
Save Money And Reduce Trash
Be SMART!
Requirements for Commercial Businesses
Separate mandated materials from solid waste. (2 streams, minimum)
Enclose all waste/recyclables in rigid containers at point-of-pickup e.g. loading dock / parking lot.
Contract a registered recycling hauler, visiting at least 2x / month.
Inform Staff and Guest via ongoing basis
Submit a Commercial Recycling Plan application (available online), every two years.
Pass Site Inspection
Waste Streams of Source Separation
Mixed Paper
Bottles & Cans
Solid Waste
Commercial Recycling Plan: By Mail or Online
Questions of Recycling Plan
• Binding Contract with Registered Hauler;• List of commodities intended for recycling;• Frequency of Collection;• Name and phone of designated coordinator;• Square footage of property.
• Renewal: Annual• Vehicles: Display current sticker on each door;• Drivers: Must carry recycling registration card;
List of Approved Haulers
Window Endorsement
Successful Completion
Building Certificate
Fine ScheduleTools & Resources
William Easley, Program OfficerDebra Armstrong, InvestigatorKayanda Jones, InvestigatorSherry Porter, InvestigatorRussell Klein, EducatorTonya Majette, Program SupportBrigette Sanders, Program Support
Solid Waste Enforcement and Education Program
Recycling Hotline: 202-645-8245
Office StaffTools & Resources
Web & GuidesTools & Resources
49,000 Affected Properties (including the following)
112 Hotels
5,478 Retail stores
2,155 Food Service Establishments
1,389 Office Buildings
1,556 Federal Government Owned Buildings
266 Leased Federal Buildings
150 District Government Managed Buildings
145 Public School Buildings
Numbers in Our NeighborhoodProgram Basics
ActivatorsTenants/Employees/Enviros’ Calls/EmailsChains (CVS / KFC / etc.)Industries (Hotels, Hospitals, etc.)Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)“Corridors” (Wisconsin, Connecticut, etc.)
Annual Basis
5000 Inspections1200 Warnings1400 Notices of Violation
The Downtown BID area covers approximately 140 blocks from Massachusetts Avenue on the north to the National Mall on the south, from Louisiana Avenue on the east to the White House on the west.
The Downtown BID300 Buildings
~ 2000 Businesses
Downtown BID (Start)
400,000 sq ft buildings ~ 30 tenants (general non-compliance)85,000 sq ft buildings ~ 10 tenants (2 tenants @ out-of-compliance)400,000 sq ft buildings ~ general non-
compliance85,000 sq ft buildings ~ 2 tenants out-of-compliance
Downtown BID (Process)
3430 Inspections408 Warnings235 Notices of Violation14 Educational Workshops and Presentations
Downtown BID Figures (Night Inspections)
General inspection program has finished.Night inspections since June
2 days/week$6000 per night
300% increase in Recycling Plan Submissions400% increase in Recycling Education Requests
Last WordsNormal Inspections (compared to other staff distributions)
Higher Inspection Efficiency (Number of Contacts)Fines Greater due to SQ footage scheduleHigher Material Concentration, especially paperRequests for Assistance low
Night Tours (compared to above)
Greater Material Visibility (fuller bins at COB)More Sanitation Improprieties RevealedHigher finesHigher awarenessCleaner loading docksMajor Increase in Plans Submissions across Property portfoliosIncreased Requests for Educational Workshops
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Russell KleinCommunity Environmental Education Specialist
D.C. Public Works Department3220 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20032
202-645-7191
Contact Information
Russell KleinCommunity Environmental Education Specialist
D.C. Public Works Department3220 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20032
202-645-7191