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Governing for Results 13 - Washington State Digital Archives

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Parks & Recreation Commission<br />

Compacting the Trash<br />

<strong>State</strong> Parks accumulates trash. Lots of it. At Lake Sammamish, it took three<br />

people to empty the garbage cans during the busy summer months: a driver and<br />

two more to empty the cans into the truck. Then there was unloading to the<br />

dumpster and a back-hoe to pack it all down.<br />

Installation of a trash compactor system has reduced by half both the trash and<br />

the time needed <strong>for</strong> garbage pick-up. One person can now accomplish what<br />

three did be<strong>for</strong>e. There is added safety and efficiency as well as increased<br />

sanitation. Lake Sammamish staff figures that the new system will pay <strong>for</strong> itself<br />

within three years. This team coordination between Headquarters Maintenance,<br />

Region Construction and Maintenance, and the park has allowed park staff to<br />

spend less time on garbage detail.<br />

<strong>Results</strong><br />

★ Freed up staff time by half.<br />

★ Less refuse – reduced by half.<br />

★ Cost effective.<br />

★ Increased sanitation and safety.<br />

Team Members: John Lawrence, John Stoner, Dave Johnson, Dwayne<br />

Ratliff, Dave Smith, Willie Rosenow, Tor Bjorklund<br />

CONTACT: Lisa Dunn, (360) 902-8636<br />

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