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Sustainability Strategic Plan for the City of University City, Missouri <br />September 12, 2011/ REVISED JANUARY 8, 2012 <br />Page 23 <br /> <br />equipment and machinery in June 2006. Was there a citywide policy in 2006 <br />or just the Fire Department? <br />3 There have been no waste audits done in any of the departments. It would <br />probably be useful to have such audits performed. <br />2 Institute recycling in all City <br />parks <br />a Work with the Parks Department to implement a recycling program in City parks. <br />Recycling containers are currently provided for special events in City parks. <br />3 Tire Recycling a Continue to track tire recycling volumes for city municipal vehicles. <br />2. Commercial/Industrial <br /> <br />Goals Actions <br />1 Reduce the total amount <br />of commercial/industrial <br />waste <br />a Determine what the current amount of commercial/industrial waste is produced in <br />University City in 2005 and 2010 if possible <br />i Public Works <br />ii Loop Business District <br />iii WU (multifamily) <br />iv School District <br />v Neighborhood Associations <br />vi Community Professionals <br />b Develop waste stream inventory and current waste disposal costs <br />2 Increase the percentage of <br />recycled waste <br />a Determine the amounts and types of waste currently recycled <br />b Work with each sector to voluntarily increase recycling <br />i Install recycling containers in right-of-way in business areas (e.g. The Loop) <br />ii Require recycling containers at all public events and fairs <br />iii Encourage businesses to recycle and offer PR to those who do (e.g. “We’re <br />Green, Shop Here” <br />c Work with Loop Business District to reduce litter and try to recycle litter <br />i Try voluntary requests for litter removal <br />ii Possibly pass ordinance mandating litter removal <br />3 Reduce waste from <br />demolition and <br />construction <br />a Determine the amount of waste and type of waste <br />b Add construction-demolition recycling requirement to the municipal code <br />c Provide literature to permit holders about places to recycle construction materials, <br />housing parts, and debris