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Quality of Life �� Implemented a Citywide barrel placement procedure to keep sidewalks clear for pedestrian traffic and to comply with ADA requirements �� Improved household hazardous waste collection events �� Expanded program to accept prescription and non‐prescription medication �� Switched to an online post event survey to reduce paper consumption �� Created a public service announcement to promote event to Mesa residents �� Created A.C.E. Express to minimize wait time �� Created an online form to report missed containers �� Initiated the Future Foreman Training Program to ensure a strong pool of available talent for future advancement opportunities within department �� Started Green Sweep container refurbishment project Budget The Solid Waste Management Department continues to be one of the many revenue sources for the City of Mesa. In FY 2009/2010, the Department generated $46,287,704 in revenue and had an operating budget of $25,052,329. Budget FY 2010/2011 The budget for FY 2010/2011 is approximately $22,143,735. COLLECTIONS 5 Collections Overview The City of Mesa’s current collection system consists of two types of operations, each providing an assortment of alternative recycling options. Automated Side Loader / Rear Loader Operations Automated side loader collection is fully automated, using geographical information system (GIS) software to effi‐ ciently route collection equipment throughout the city which is divided into three collection zones. The fleet of collection vehicles includes two types of automated side loader (ASL) trucks and rear loader trucks. The ASLs are used for the collection of both recycle and trash barrels. The City offers many specialty services in addition to its standard once‐per‐week recycling and once‐per‐week trash pick‐up services. This includes the Appliance and Bulk Item Collection Program. Rear loader trucks are used to collect bulk items such as furniture, brush and other items not able to fit into the black trash barrel while flat bed trailers are used to collect appliances which are recycled. Front Load / Roll-off Operations City of Mesa front load and roll‐off collection is a full service automated operation offering standard trash pick‐ up and specialty services to more than 2,185 customers. While Solid Waste is the sole provider of trash services to multi‐dwelling communities, the department competes with commercial service providers in an open market for Mesa businesses. Roll‐off trucks deliver and service 20‐, 30‐, and 40‐yard roll‐off containers, which can be rented by both businesses and residents. In addition, customer owned compactors are also serviced. Front load trucks service 2‐, 3‐, 4‐, 6‐ and 8‐yard metal bins and are used in commercial and business locations, as well as multi‐unit communities.
The City’s neighborhood beautification efforts are aided by the Solid Waste Management Department’s Clean Sweep/ Green Sweep Program. Under this program, Mesa residents may request delivery of a roll‐off box to assist them with their neighborhood clean‐up projects. Clean Sweep materials are then landfilled, while the Green Sweep materials, consisting of lawn clippings and tree prunings, are mulched and composted. Residents are eligible to participate once per calendar year. Recycling With diminishing natural resources and limited landfill space, the City of Mesa is committed to playing a major role in minimizing our community’s imprint on the envi‐ ronment. The City’s recycling program diverted nearly 32 percent of Mesa’s curbside solid waste from area landfills during FY 2009/2010. This was accomplished through the availability of various recycling programs and community outreach efforts. Recycling Programs The Blue Barrel Recycling Program is part of the City’s standard solid waste barrel service. More than 33,000 tons of recyclables were collected curbside during FY 2009/2010. Acceptable items for this barrel include: �� plastic cups & containers #1‐#7 �� aluminum and metal food cans �� newspaper �� corrugated cardboard and paperboard �� glass food and beverage containers �� office paper, junk mail �� telephone books and magazines �� milk and juice cartons COLLECTIONS The Green Waste Barrel Program is another recycling option for residents and is intended for un‐ bagged yard trimmings such as grass, leaves, plant clippings and tree branches. Collected mate‐ rial is transported to a special processing area at the Salt River Landfill and converted into nutrient rich mulch. This voluntary program continues to be popular with more than 36,000 current subscribers. The residential Multi‐unit Recycling Program provides residents of apartments and other multi‐dwelling commu‐ nities the opportunity to recycle on site. Recyclable items vary by location, but may include cardboard, aluminum and newspaper. Blue recycle barrels have become an in‐ creasingly popular option that many multi‐unit communi‐ ties are embracing because it allows residents to recycle additional items such as plastic and glass bottles. Drop‐off recycling centers are currently available at two locations: Dobson Ranch Park and the East Mesa Service Center. Both locations accept aluminum, newspaper, cardboard, plastic cups and containers, metal food cans, and glass and continue to be popular among residents. Household hazardous waste collection events are held four times per year, alternating be‐ tween the west and east sides of the city. These events allow Mesa residents to dispose of items such as paint, tires, automotive fluids, electronics, appliances, batteries, etc., in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Newly added this year is the acceptance of prescription and non‐prescription medication. Because of the popularity of the household hazardous waste collection events, a new appliance, computer and electronics collection event was created to minimize wait time. Known as A.C.E. Express, residents now have an‐ other opportunity to recycle their no longer needed items. Scheduled A.C.E. Express events are held one week prior to a household hazardous waste collection event at the same location. If a resident does not have the means to transport an appliance to either of these events, curbside 6
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