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2012 Davis Integrated Waste Management Plan
One way that would lead to increased involvement and diversion would be to require all apartments of a certain
size to participate in some sort of move-out waste reduction program. This could take many forms. Apartments
could choose to participate in the AMOWRP; they could set up their own move-out program, or could file for
an exemption.
The AMOWRP, as stated above, is limited in its ability to accommodate every apartment property in town;
there are too many apartments and staff is too limited to make this a possible option for all apartments to take.
The AMWROP could be redesigned slightly so that only the largest apartments may take this option, or the first
to sign up for the program each year. Staff could enforce a registration cap of 50 apartments. Any that apply
afterwards would be required to set up their own move-out program.
If such an ordinance would be implemented, many apartments would likely set up and manage their own type of
move-out program (to meet City minimum standards), where materials are separated for reuse and recycling.
City staff could provide assistance in the form of a “how to” guide on setting up a move-out program: electronic
copies of fliers and posters, a list of places to take items for reuse and recycling, lists of thrift stores, non-profits,
etc. that will collect reused items, etc. Such “do-it-yourself move-out kits” can easily be supplied to all
apartments, can be posted on DavisRecycling.org, etc.
Between creating the language for the ordinance, setting up workshops with apartment managers, creating an
outreach campaign and getting approval from NRC and City Council, this would be a time-intensive option to
set-up. However, as the move-out program has shown, this may be a very effective way to divert a large amount
wasted material. As shown in section 9.1.2, the AMOWRP has already succeeded in reducing turnover waste
by 40% at participating apartments. If this same program was applied at all large apartments in the City, not
just the few that participate in the AMOWRP, the waste diversion could be significant.
Mandatory Move-out Waste Reduction Program ordinance would require the following items:
Drafting of the Ordinance
o Definitions
o Exemptions
Maybe apartment properties with fewer than 25 units are exempt
o Requirements
Must show proof of participation in a move-out waste reduction program
AMOWRP
Privately run move-out program
Draft outreach plan
o Encouragement of community “garage sales”
o Encourage free web postings like Freecycle, Craigslist, etc.
o Maybe tie in with an August Bulky Items Days
DRAFT
Meet with stakeholders to receive input on the ordinance
Refine draft ordinance
Approval process
o NRC
o City Council
CEQA documents/process
Meet with stakeholders to receive input on the ordinance
Approval process
o NRC
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