Multi-family Complex Recycling in Concord
The City of Concord has partnered with Concord Disposal and Science
Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for a second year
to roll out residential recycling programs at more multi-family
complexes across the City. Concord's innovative outreach program
involves communicating with tenants new to recycling on at least
four separate occasions with picture-based information about which
materials can be recycled and where to put them. After distributing
outreach materials, staff visits each complex individually to talk
with tenants face-to-face. Personal appeals coupled with multiple
exposures to simple, clear graphics explaining the program have
resulted in successful recycling programs.
A variety of graphic materials are used for the rollouts:
- Door hangers
- Refrigerator magnets
- Toter stickers - containers
- Toter stickers - paper
Concord's innovative program was highlighted by the Northern California Recycling Association at their February 4, 2004 Annual Recycling Update.
- NCRA presentation (PowerPoint and PDF)
Commitment forms (Word version) and (PDF version) are available if you are interested in participating in the program. For more information about Concord's multi-family recycling outreach program, contact Jeff Roubal at jeffr@ci.concord.ca.us or telephone (925) 671-3394.
