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f. Refuse derived fuel or other material that is destroyed by incineration is not a recyclable material. g. "Yard waste" shall have the meaning set forth in Minn. Stat. § 115A.03, subd. 38. h. "Source -separated compostables" (commonly called "organics") shall have the meaning set forth in Minn. Stat. § 115A.03, subd. 32a. i. "Quasi -Municipal Event" means community festivals which appear to the public to be supported and run by the Municipality but in fact are sponsored or co- sponsored by an independent non-profit 501c(3) organization, for example: the Anoka Halloween Parade. 4. PROGRAM. The Municipality shall develop and implement a residential solid waste recycling program adequate to meet the Municipality's annual recycling goal of 2,291 tons of recyclable materials as established by the County. The Municipality shall ensure that the recyclable materials collected are delivered to processors or end markets for recycling. a. The Municipal recycling program shall include the following components: Each household (including multi -unit households) in the Municipality shall have the opportunity to recycle at least four broad types of materials, such as paper (including cardboard/paperboard cartons), glass, plastic, metal and textiles. ii. The recycling program shall be operated in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The Municipality shall implement a public information program that contains at least the following components: (a) One promotion is to be mailed to each household focused exclusively on the Municipality's recycling program; (b) One promotion advertising recycling opportunities available for residents is to be included in the Municipality's newsletter or local newspaper; and (c) Two community outreach activities at municipal events to inform residents about recycling opportunities. iv. The public information components listed above shall focus on all recyclable materials and the various opportunities to recycle within the Municipality. The Municipality shall incorporate SWMCB Rethink Recycling images and use the toolkits provided when preparing promotional materials. The Municipality, on an ongoing basis, shall identify new residents and provide detailed information on the recycling opportunities available to these new residents. v. The Municipality shall regularly attend the monthly Solid Waste Abatement Advisory Team meetings per year. vi. The Municipality shall offer one or two spring and fall clean-up/recycling drop-off event(s) where items not normally accepted at the curb are collected for recycling. If the Municipality is hosting a Monthly drop off as described in 4.b.i below, the spring/fall clean-up/recycling drop-off events may be included within that program. b. The Municipality is encouraged to expand its recycling program to include one or more of the following components in order to receive additional funding. Organize monthly (at least 8 during the course of the year) recycling drop offs which can be held in conjunction with a neighboring municipality on a cooperative basis for the citizens of both Municipalities. 2