1. Recycling Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers: Program and Policy Options
Resa A. Dimino
Recycling and Materials Management Policy & Planning Consultant
Caribbean Recycling Summit
December 1 & 2, 2016

2. Recipe for Success Success Partnerships Planning Infrastructure Policy
Commitment

3. Key Ingredient: Policy Menu of Options
Mandatory recycling
Hauler licensing/permitting
Pay-as-you-throw/volume based pricing
Disposal bans
Beverage container deposits
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

4. Key Ingredient: Planning
Gather key data and information; engage key stakeholders and partners Do
Check
Act
Plan
Pilot test ideas
Evaluate pilots
Implement what works

5. Planning: Collection Options
Curbside
Redemption/Buy Back
Drop Off

6. Key Ingredient: Partnerships
Private sector service providers
Not-for-profit service providers
Community based organizations
Residents

7. Key Ingredient: Infrastructure
Recycling collection & processing
End-use markets
Reuse & refurbishing
Organics recycling & composting

8. Key Ingredient: Commitment
Staff and resources
Creative approaches
Long-term contracts
Driven partners, organizations & individuals

9. Most Important Ingredient: People Who Care

10. Thank You!
Resa A. Dimino (518) As of January 1, 2016 will join Resource Recycling Systems

11. We’re not your average consulting team
Mission Driven
Core Strengths in Materials and Recovery
Engineers, Economists, Policy Analysts, Communications Specialists
Regional Experience = Depth of Understanding
National Experience = Best Practices
Resource Management Planning

12. RRS Recovery Services Recycling Systems Optimization Engineering
Material Management
Policy Analysis
Risk Assessment Services
Communications
Organics Recovery
Performance Measurement and Reporting