2015 Neighborhood Clean Up Program. Office of Neighborhood Services/ Code Enforcement & Solid Waste Department

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1 2015 Neighborhood Clean Up Program Office of Neighborhood Services/ Code Enforcement & Solid Waste Department

2 Background 5 YEAR AVERAGE OF SPENDING Each year all 27 Neighborhoods receive $6,500 to spend on Neighborhood Cleanup events totaling $175,500 for the entire City. This program is intended to remove garbage from neighborhoods through additional cleanup event efforts. The past has shown that there has been money that has gone unused, translating to a loss of the opportunity to remove more garbage from neighborhoods. 33% OF FUNDS WENT UNUSED AVERAGING $49,000 A YEAR = 500 tons

3 5 Year Tonnage Collected

4 6 Year Trend in Spending 30% 2% 14% 2% 26% Dump Passes Large Appliance Curbside Roll Off Large Furniture 26% Unused

5 5 Year Trend in Total Fund Usage 90% 80% 70% 77% 63% 62% 85% 60% 50% 60% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

6 Neighborhood Eligibility Recognized Neighborhood Councils Submit Application for all 2015 projects by June 1st

7 Neighborhood Council Clean Up Coordinator Role Appointed/elected by Neighborhood Council Maintains Communication with ONS and Solid Waste Submits Application to ONS Obtains Approval from ONS & Solid Waste (as needed) for all Clean-Up Projects Notifies ONS of change in coordinators Works with Neighborhood Council Chair regarding information that needs to be on Postcard for the clean up events.

8 Funding, Billing & Excess Funds $6,500 per Neighborhood Council NO Refunds All projects must be completed by October 31 st Dump passes last date to be used is Oct. 31 st

9 Excess Billing Neighborhood Pays Excess Costs Cost Control - Work with Kerry Deatrich with Solid Waste at or Jackie Caro at

10 Limitations Residential Clean-Up Use Only, NOT FOR BUSINESSES Newly Annexed Areas May Not Be Eligible For citizens residing within designated Neighborhood Council Boundaries (City Only) No cash grant or other funding provided City Serviced by Solid Waste Department All projects must be completed by October 31 st No Projects Between June 31 st - July 7 th

11 Reallocation of Unused Funds Funds Not Scheduled for Use by June 2nd Reallocation Report by August 1st Does Not Apply to Excess Bills for 1 st Allocation Overage Cost Control Kerry Deatrich & Jackie Caro

12 Spring Application Process Clean-Up Coordinators Submit projects no later than June 2nd to ONS Dates will be confirmed via or phone.

13 Clean Up Options Curbside Collection Large Appliance/Furniture Pickup Roll-off/Dumpster Container The Dump Pass Program Recyclables Once projects commence, they will be completed as per the approved application and schedule. Solid Waste Policy, Pg. 4

14 Curbside Clean Up Maximum Availability for Neighborhood City Rear Loader Truck Residents leave items at the Curb Size & Weight Limitations May experience highest abuse & cost overruns Do Not Schedule on Regular Garbage Day Black Out Dates are no Mondays, Saturdays after holidays, and not on Fridays (except East Central Neighborhood)

15 Large Appliance Pick-Up Refrigerators, Freezers, Hot Water Tanks Remove Doors & Drain Tanks Leave Items At the Curb Schedule During Regular Work Week Do Not Schedule on Regular Garbage Day Provide a List of Addresses to Solid Waste

16 Roll-off/Dumpster Container 30 or 20 Cubic Yard Dumpsters Placed on Private Property Clean Green vs. Trash Program Strong Volunteer Core Log of Participants Projects End by 1:00 p.m. If collecting recyclables, Clean Green it must be done in conjunction with roll-off Black Out Dates, May 3 rd -4th, June 2 nd, June 28 th -29 th, July 6 th, September 5 th Great opportunity to build community and share neighborhood council information.

17 Dump Passes Redeem at Waste To Energy Plant Neighbors Transport Debris Neighborhood Council Sets Value Issue # of Passes As Per Application Maximum Duration - Two Weeks Alteration of Dump Passes render them INVALID Record of Participants 4 out of 10 dump passes are not used.

18 Recycling Must set up an account with outside recyclers Neighborhoods receive money for valuable recyclables Must be in conjunction with Roll-Off dumpster event Can collect reusable goods E-Waste can be collected as well

19 Geiger Crews & D.O.C. Work Crews consist of 8 to 10 offenders under direct supervision of a Corrections Deputy Event Preparation/tear down Moving and hauling tasks Recycle Sorting/distribution

20 Disclaimer This policy or any action or approval undertaken pursuant thereto is not a contract, offer to contract or any other commitment by the City of Spokane. This policy is subject to revocation or cancellation at any time with or without cause and without further notice. The Dir. Of Solid Waste has final authority to determine any disputes arising under this policy. This provision is preemptive and shall govern all others in case of ambiguity or conflict.

21 Suggestions Diversify where your money goes Think of new ways that the dump pass could be used Coordinate neighborhood pickup Change the $ value per dump pass Combine with individual curbside Other Think of creative ways to clean your neighborhood Large neighborhood cleanup sweeps

22 Thank You!