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Outdoor Events
Recycling at outdoor events can be difficult. Unless your program is clear and simple, the general public will not understand your system and will not recycle. The critical issue for recycling at outdoor events is to make your system foolproof. Even then, expect some not to follow the rules.
Steps for Successful Recycling:
1. Designate a Recycling Coordinator for the event.
2. Check any special recycling requirements in your event permit. Be sure that you have enough staff or volunteers to comply with your recycling plan.
3. Determine the amount and type of waste which is likely to be generated at your event. Typically, this will be beverage containers and cardboard. Choose recycling containers that are well-marked and that look much different from trash receptacles. Place them in clusters near your trash bins throughout your space and mark them well.
4. Choose containers with lids that emphasize your program. For cans, the container should have a small round hole. For paper, use lids with slots. Marking your containers well is critical to improving your recycling results.
5. Have lots of containers. The more obvious your program is, the more success you will have. Don't leave it up to people to hunt for a recycling bin - they won't.
6. Discuss your recycling plan with the person in charge of picking up the waste from your event. Make sure they know what types of waste you will produce, ask for their input and find out if they have adequate equipment to take your separated trash and recyclable materials.
7. Also, include recycling information in your event brochure and have recycling bins available for those brochures.