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South Portland Recycling Committee
Mission Statement, Objectives & Implementation Strategy

Mission Statement

The South Portland Recycling Committee consists of volunteer S.P. residents who have come together to increase recycling within our community.

Objectives

1. Continuously increase curbside recycling rates in South Portland.

Performance-to-date

• 6% Rate at beginning of program (2001)
• 21% (latest data as of 2003)

2. Keep trash pickup as an included “no additional charge” service to South Portland residents through cost benefits resulting from curbside recycling efforts.

3. Make recycling easier.

Implementation Strategy

• EDUCATE by providing and maintaining accurate, up-to-date information about recycling (what can and cannot be recycled, where to take non-curbside items, etc).

• PROMOTE and encourage recycling within our community (community events, Rock.E. Recycle, sponsorships) and recruit other residents to get involved (committee member, event volunteers).

• MEASURE results and trends within the community and solicit suggestions for improvement (surveys).

• SIMPLIFY the process for residents by identifying and implementing ways to make it easier for everyone to recycle.

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