Recycling
Program Summary
About the Department
The Recycling Program offers services such as the Annual Special Recycling Collection Event (SRCE), support for the Scout’s Annual Tree cycling Event, and Household Battery Collection through Duvall Hardware & Garden. The Program also does occasional special projects including refrigerator magnets mailed to Duvall residents giving tips on what you can/cannot recycle. These events and programs help to promote a safe and healthy City.
The Recycling Program is fully funded by grants from King County Local Hazardous Waste Management Program, King County Solid Waste Division and Department of Ecology. Beginning in 2018, the City is contracting with a consultant to manage the events. The Recycling Coordinator (Administrative Assistant III) oversees the consultant and application process, reimbursement requests, and all related documentation for the grant funds.
Significant Changes to Expenditure
The Recycling Program is funded with the grants noted in the "About the Program" section above, so all expenditures have an equal amount of revenues.
There are no significant changes anticipated in the 2023/2024 biennium.
2021 & 2022 Accomplishments
- Continue to work with consultant to organize and manage annual collection event and grants
- Divert more materials by adding additional/new items at collection event (i.e. mattresses and porcelain fixtures)
- Continue grant relationships to offer service at no costs to the City
- Continue to market other recycling options available to citizens (i.e. batteries and oil collection at local retailers)
2023 & 2024 Goals and Objectives
- Award new recycling consultant contract services for new grant cycle
- Continue to work with consultant to organize and manage annual collection event and manage grant funds
- Continue grant relationships to offer services at no cost to the City
- Divert more materials by exploring expansion of collection site layout, allowing additional vehicles to more efficiently maneuver through event location
- Continue to market other recycling options available to residents (i.e. battery and oil collection at local retailers)
- Explore adding additional promotional items for residents if funding is available (i.e. rain barrels)