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V. PRIMARY CONTACT PERSON VI. The primary contact person for the City's solid waste abatement programs is Anne Norris, Community Development Director. PROPOSED 1988 ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM As is evident by the proposed abatement goals for the City, a multi-faceted program is necessary to achieve significant waste reduction. The program emphasis thus is based on three key elements as follows: 1. Education and information Records and monitoring 3. Reduction or recycling of hazardous wastes and large volume material (i.e., brush and wood, yard wastes, newspaper, metals and glass) Work Plan 1988 The proposed work plan for 1988 is: 1. Information and Education The City has printed numerous but periodic articles in the "Ramsey Resident", a monthly publication for all city residents. A column addressing solid waste issues including abatement programs will be initiated on a regular basis beginning in January of 1988. A concerted and on-going education program will be undertaken with particular emphasis on: Programs in co~unity schools aimed at inforr.~ation and participating activities. b) ~eed to reduce solid waste generation. c) N==d to abate ~=~ ~ through recyc!in~, compostin~ and reuse of materials. d) Community programs and facilities available to residents. ~ e) Highlighting special programs and events such as 721B week, neighborhood wood and brush control, paint exchange, an~ similar efforts through multimedia advertisements, speakers and informaticna! articles. ESucation cf staff and landfill com~issicn members dealing witk abatement programs, recycling and attaining greater public invo!vemen~ in such programs. 9