FY2022

HIGHLIGHTS

• Yard waste and food waste tonnages continue to increase over previous years, with monthly averages increasing from 143 (fiscal year 2018) to 246 (fiscal year 2019) to 307 (fiscal year 2020) tons • Recycling tonnages continue to increase over previous years, with monthly averages increasing from 137 (fiscal year 2018) to 173 (fiscal year 2019) to 196 (fiscal year 2020) tons • Two new fully-automated packers are in the process of being purchased. This should ease some stress on staff and equipment

Recent Accomplishments:

Upcoming Challenges:

• Moved operations from 1200 South Riverside Drive to 1306 South Gilbert Court and remodeled office space. We will be working to improve energy efficiency in the building with new lights • Moved North Dodge recycling drop-off site to 1200 South Riverside Drive • Continue to purchase and deliver 95- gallon yard waste carts based on budget and demand • Maintained full scope of operations amid COVID and derecho challenges. Both situations contributed to a significant increase to the amount of materials collected at the curb, particularly yard waste

• Will be transitioning to an online customer sign-up for bulky item collection • Yard waste route tonnages have more than doubled over the past two years and continue to increase. We are planning for the increased popularity of the program with new trucks and a new route but we will continue to need to evolve to efficiently and safely collect materials. This will include ceasing to allow the use of residents’ own containers • Adding a third yard waste route will change existing routes; this could be frustrating for residents so additional outreach will be required • While budgeted, the Department has

had challenges in hiring seasonal workers to assist during peak yard waste season

Staffing:

FY2020

FY2021

FY2022

Total FTE’s

18.88

19.38

19.38

437