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28 <br /> 6.3.10 Recommendation #10: 6.3.12 Recommendation #12: Offer <br /> Enforcement at Unstaffed Multiple Cart Sizes <br /> WRCs: Staff and/or Cameras Recommendation #12 suggests offering recycling carts of <br /> In the present system,the Towns authorize enforcement of the multiple sizes to customers.Offering more than one size option <br /> County's Regulated Recyclable Material Ordinance (RRMO) makes recycling easier for residents who require smaller cart <br /> within their municipal limits. The County assists the Towns' sizes for accessibility.Multiple cart sizes could lead to increased <br /> staff members in enforcing the RRMO and landfill bans on participation in recycling. <br /> privately collected waste containers. Recommendation #10 Achieving this recommendation means offering multiple cart <br /> is to expand the enforcement at each drop-off site through sizes to increase participation by increasing accessibility to aging <br /> improved surveillance, (additional security cameras), and/or or disabled customers. <br /> the addition of full- or part-time personnel (staff) positions <br /> to oversee residents' and the follow-through of regulations. 6.3.13 Recommendation #13: Model <br /> This recommendation means enforcing that residents drop off Waste Diversion Programs <br /> acceptable items only(especially at the unstaffed 24-hour sites) Across Schools <br /> and that they place the materials into the correct containers to A strong and consistent waste reduction, composting, and <br /> reduce contamination and increase the value of the materials. recycling program within schools would become a key <br /> This effort will also serve as an added opportunity to provide driver for implementing zero-waste models in the County. <br /> waste guidance and education. Recommendation #13 focuses on educating the community's <br /> children on proper sorting and recycling habits in school. As <br /> Achieving this recommendation means implementing enforcement they grow up in the County,they will already understand and <br /> at WRCs(illegal dumping, littering and contamination) through may be accustomed to best practices in recycling,as deemed by <br /> additionalstaff and/orsecuritycameras. the County.The ultimate success of the Road to Zero Waste Plan <br /> 6.3.11 Recommendation #11: will be supported by instilling good habits early.Additionally, <br /> Accessible Drop-off Options/ the school system generates a large amount of waste material, <br /> Locations for Multi-family having a model program across all schools will not only have <br /> Buildings educational benefits,but it will also help the County reduce and <br /> Recommendation #11 increases the number of drop-off manage its waste. <br /> opportunities within proximity to multi-family buildings and <br /> Achieving this recommendation means creating model programs <br /> lower-income areas in the Countyto increase the convenience <br /> across all schools for managing recyclables,and that is mirrored <br /> and accessibility of recycling infrastructure for those who <br /> at the WRCs. <br /> live there and may not be able to travel to the current WRC <br /> locations. <br /> Achieving this recommendation means more accessible drop-off <br /> options/locations for multifamily buildings. <br /> Orange County,North Carolina <br /> 26 • Road to Zero Waste <br /> • August 2023 <br />