CR 92-215 Discontinuation Recycling Cash Incentive Award Program
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council Report: 92-215
DISCONTINUATION OF
RECYCLING CASH INCENTIVE AWARD PROGRAM
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends that the council approve the following motion: "Move
to discontinue the Recvclihg Cash Incentive Award Program."
Overview.
This action will formally eliminate the Recycling Cash Incentive Award
Program which began on August 9, 1990. The new Hennepin County
Residential Recycling Funding POlicy, reduces reimbursement to' the
city by approximately $20,000. This fact and the fact that we have a
mandatory recycling ordinance and a well established program makes the
incentive award program ineffective.
Primary Issues to Consider.
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What is the reason for discontinuing this service?
Incenti ve programs were being used as a method to encourage
residents to recycle. These programs would . appear to be' most
useful when initiating a program but it is difficult to determine
if such incentives are cost effective. Since our initial
implementation of this program we have passed a mandatory
recycling ordinance which could be used as incentive if enforced.
The "Recycle for Cash" program should be discontinued due to the
shrinking funding assistance. Because of the proposed $20,000
decrease in funding from Hennepin County and good participation
to date, this would be a good time to eliminate this program from
our budget. The feeling is that it has limited effect. Most
people are very committed to recycling and do not need this
incenti ve. Those that are not recycling are not moti vated by
this program to participate. Those recycling now are recycling
because they believe in recycling.
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