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- 59 - <br /> <br />c. Public Education and Awareness <br /> All recycling centers and parent companies should cooperate <br /> with government agencies to develop the most efficient public <br /> education campaign possible. <br /> <br />d. In-Office Paper Recycling <br /> All private companies should implement in-office paper recy- <br /> cling programs to reduce waste generated and related disposal <br /> charges. <br /> <br />ee <br /> <br />Procurement <br />All private companies should consider the same procurement <br />recommendations listed for local units of government (see <br />governmental actions under "Waste Separation") to increase <br />market demand of recycled products and to facilitate recycling. <br /> <br />f. Building Designs <br /> In the design of all buildings, waste separation procedures <br /> should be considered to allow adequate storage space for <br /> recyclable materials. <br /> <br />g. Demolition of Buildings <br /> In plans for demolition of buildings, salvaging operations <br /> should be considered and separate containers provided for <br /> marketable items, when feasible. <br /> <br />nm <br /> <br />Upgrading Transfer Stations <br />Transfer station operators and owners should consider <br />upgrading existing facilities to include separation methods. <br /> <br />3. WASTE PROCESSING <br /> <br />Shredding and Baling <br />All transfer station and landfill owners should examine the <br />feasibility and costs of shredding and baling operations. <br />Study of environmental impacts of these strategies should be <br />coordinated with the MPCA. <br /> <br />RESOURCE RECOVERY <br />a. Energy Recovery Coordination and Public Information <br /> Private waste management firms involved with energy recovery <br /> facility planning should continue to coordinate with the metro- <br /> politan counties and develop an efficient system of public <br /> information relating to specific projects. <br /> <br /> <br />