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MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Mayor and City Council <br />FROM: Nicola Blake-Bradley, Environmental Technician <br />DATE: April 4, 2008 <br />SUBJECT: U'SAgain Clothing Bin Collection Update <br />The green and white checkered U'SAgain Clothing/'Textile/Shoe collection bins were placed <br />at five City owned locations in December 2007 with City Council approval on November 19, <br />2007. The locations were chosen fox maximum visibility and convenience to the residents. <br />The xepxesentarives fox U'SAgain cautioned staff when placing the bins at the sites that <br />winter months axe typically the slowest collection months due to cold weather and lack of <br />"Spring ox Fall Cleaning". In the first quarter of the year, nearly two tons of material has <br />been diverted from the landfill. As an update, the following amounts have been collected <br />from each of the locations (year to date): <br />Ciry Hall 6851bs. <br />Ice Arena 350 lbs. <br />Lion's Park 3601bs. <br />Activity Centex 1,4801bs. <br />Westbound Liquor 920 lbs. <br />Total 3,795 lbs. <br />Please note, per the agreement with U'SAgain, the City of Elk River will receive <br />compensation of two cents per pound of material collected from the bins. As Spring arrives, <br />the numbers are anticipated to be affected in a very positive way. It appears that the Activity <br />Center and Westbound Liquor may have better numbers due to convenience for the elderly <br />to utilize the service. As per City Council direction, Staff will continue to monitor the <br />appearance of the collection bins and address any complaints as they arise. <br />