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Outreach Update
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This item is for informational purposes, no action is required.
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Financial Impact:
None.
Background Information:
• On September 15, The Agency and GreenWaste of Tehama conducted a recycle audit ride-along. This was the first round of audits in the Gerber area, County of Tehama. Audits encourage residents to become more mindful of their recycling habits and inspire them to improve.
• The Agency attended the Corning in the Morning event on September 17 to promote recycling information to businesses and advertise the Passenger Tire Collection Event on September 27.
• The Agency tabled and displayed the 4R Kids Exhibit during the Kiwanis Child Safety Fair on September 17 to inform the public about safe household hazardous waste disposal and recycling. Event was at the Red Bluff High School parking lot.
• The Agency and Green Waste of Tehama joined Triple R Gas during a staff meeting where we assisted with recycling information and tips to increase recycling. Triple R Gas agreed to join the SBA program.
• Paul attended the Corning HHW event on September 20 to inform residents of the new location and other proper ways to dispose of their HHW materials, including locations where retail partners accept the material daily.
• The Agency and Green Waste of Tehama reviewed FoodMaxx’s recycling program and will continue working with their staff to integrate them into the SBA program to improve recycling.
• On Saturday September 27, The Agency hosted the last tire collection event of the TA7 grant. The Agency collected attendee information and distributed battery bags with Agency’s programs information.
• Paul attended the Manton Apple Festival on October 4 and spoke to the public about composting and gave composting demonstrations.