Recycling Cart Program: 2019 Expansion City of Reading Public - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Recycling Cart Program: 2019 Expansion City of Reading Public Works Department Sustainability/Solid Waste Division Presentation Roadmap Why Recycle? Fundamental Need 1. Pilot Program Overview 2. Resident Feedback? Positive 3. Expansion
City of Reading Public Works Department Sustainability/Solid Waste Division
1.
Why Recycle? Fundamental Need
2.
Pilot Program Overview
3.
Resident Feedback? Positive
4.
Expansion Plan: City-Wide
5.
Q&A
The Bad: Media Critical, Market Weak The Good: Investments Occurring
Upgrade ~3,700 households from old containers to new recycling carts 18th Ward Glenside Northmont Stadium & other neighborhoods with Monday collection
32 gal 35gal 65gal
Small containers and no lids contribute to litter in the community, especially with wet, windy weather
Primary Goals Secondary Goals
10 year warranty
reduce maintenance and replacement costs
estimated cost for almost 27,000 eligible units city-wide to get a new cart and provide a robust education program over 3-5 years
delivery to homes, education materials, and staff time
customer service received a call
region 3 months after receiving carts (~3,700 surveys)
characteristics
*Responses as of July 26, 2019. Data based on 704 surveys received by February 1.
Despite initial vocal criticism, 75% were satisfied. Needs of those wanting a swap and providing contact info were also addressed – likely boosting satisfaction rate.
53% 61% 22% 15% 7% 9% 8% 7% 10% 8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 35 65
Overall Satisfaction
Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Neutral Somewhat Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied 67% 11% 22%
Surveyed Residents Want to....
Keep their Cart Return their Cart Swap Sizes
49% of respondents perceive an improvement, while 43% see no change.
47% 55% 49% 44% 4% 1% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 35 65
Carts Impact on Litter
Better Same Worse
Over two thirds of respondents feel the cart is easier to move, while one third think it is easier to store.
72% 76% 8% 8% 20% 16%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 35 65
Moving the Cart
Better Same Worse
33% 39% 42% 39% 25% 22%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 35 65
Storing the Cart
Better Same Worse
Info & enrollment form on our website
Large Cart w/ wheels & attached lid H: 41.3” | W: 26.7” | D: 28.1” 65 gallons Small Cart w/ wheels & attached lid H: 37.5” | W: 18.5” | D: 24.1” 35 gallons Round Can with unattached Lid H: 37.5” | W:18.5” | D: 24.1”
32 gallons
Fill out your request online at https://www.readingpa.gov/CleanCity
877-727-3234 H W D
Citizen’s Service Center: 877-727-3234 ReadingRecycles@ReadingPA.gov @ReadingPublicWorks www.ReadingPA.gov/CleanCity