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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrant ApplicationCity of Miami Grant Application: 2016 COCA-COLA/KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACE RECYCLING BIN GRANT Are you a member of a state recycling organization or association? Yes No I don't know If yes, please tell us what state recycling organization you belong to. What settings will these bins be used in? (Select all that apply) • Athletic facility, play fields For Campground • Religious facility Public / govt. building (fire station, library, town hall, community center) Multi -family housing facility r Office buildings Park/ walking trail / public beach Retail establishment/ theater/ mall • School (elementary, middle, high) Fro Streetscape • Special Events (festivals, food tasting, music, art, etc.) • Fairgrounds (state, county, etc. • Other: IPedestrian Walkw ays Would the bins in be used year round? 6:- Yes, they will be actively used in permanent settings throughout the year • Yes, bins are in permanent settings year round, but actual use drops significantly by season They are used for temporary events year round No, bins are only used for limited events at certain times of the year • Other (please specify) City of Miami Grant Application: 2016 COCA-COLA/KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACE RECYCLING BIN GRANT If requesting special event bins, will other organizations be able to borrow them when you are not using them? Yes r: No • Idon't know If yes, please explain how these would be offered. I What is your first choice of bin style ? (Select one response only) • Bottle -shaped bin Metal Outdoor Bin • Plastic General Purpose bin Waste Watcher (23 gallon) • Waste Watcher XL (32 gallon) Wire frame / Clear Stream If your first choice is not available, would you accept another bin style? Yes No Possibly (please explain): What is your second choice of bin style? (Select one response only) Bottle -shaped bin Metal Outdoor Bin • Plastic General Purpose bin • Waste Watcher (23 gallon) City of Miami Grant Application: 2016 COCA-COLA/KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACE RECYCLING BIN GRANT Waste Watcher XL (32 gallon) • Wire frame / Clear Stream Which style of branding do you prefer on the bin (determines decal graphics, bin shape and color depending on style as shown above) Coca-Cola Keep America Beautiful If you selected a KAB-branded version of a particular bin, would you accept Coca-Cola branded version if that is all that is available? (Does not apply to K-12, check "N/A" to continue) • Yes, we would accept Coca -Cola -branded bins r No, we would only accept KAB-branded bins • N/A How many bins are you requesting? List response in numeric form. Ex: 20 1200 Would you accept a partial grant? Yes • No If yes, what is the minimum number necessary for success? 100 General Narrative: Please explain how the bins would be used and how they would improve recycling opportunities if you received a grant. Indicate the locations where the bins will be placed. (ex: next to picnic benches) Recycling bins will be utilized city-wide within City of Miami Public Parks, in other places throughout the City such as athletic facilities, campgrounds, schools, pedestrian walkways and main streets. The bins will be strategically placed near garbage cans, concession stands, bleachers, along the track and field exits and picnic tables. The intention of this project is for park goers to make conscious decisions about how they dispose of their waste. This will foster City of Miami Grant Application: 2016 COCA-COLA/KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACE RECYCLING BIN GRANT environmental stewardship and initiate the necessary environmental cultural shift in Miami towards sustainability. Miami is a high density City with over 441,000 residents. Parks are frequently visited by residents and most locations hold after school programs. This youth will be exposed to the recycling bins as well as best practices for their utilization. The expansion of the recycling bin program in the City of Miami will expand and scale our Keep Miami Beautiful campaign, which is a municipal maintenance program geared at more effectively addressing general issues of street litter, illegal dumping, and maintenance of sidewalks and alley ways. The program sustains City efforts in reducing waste, increasing recycling, protecting natural areas of our neighborhoods and community beautification through a cleaner environment. Furthermore, Miami's reputation as a tourist city with unique sights and landmarks, draws large crowds. Visitors can be seen in masses throughout the day in all parts of the city. Providing recycling bins along heavily populated pedestrian walkways will ensure the continued health of the city by encouraging tourists to enjoy the Miami community in an environmentally responsible matter. What are the most likely sources of beverage containers/recyclables these bins are intended to capture? Vending machines Onsite concessions Brought by visitors Special events Other (please specify) Is there a significant amount of beverage containers and/or other recyclables disposed of at the intended bin locations? r r r r r Yes- significant amount of beverage containers Yes- significant amount of paper Yes- significant amount of beverage containers and paper A moderate amount A minimal amount Other (please specify) On average, what is the estimated weight of the recyclables you intend to recover from the bin locations in a week? Please respond in pounds in numeric form without commas (do not write'lbs' - ex: 20). City of Miami Grant Application: 2016 COCA-COLA/KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACE RECYCLING BIN GRANT I 125 How did you determine the estimated weight of recyclables discarded at intended bin locations? Check any that apply. ▪ Conducted waste audit • Reviewed concession sales 17 Visual scan of bins • Based on previous quantities tracked at this location • Loose estimate • Other (please specify) What materials will you collect with these bins? (Select all that apply) r Aluminum cans r Glass bottles ✓ Paper • Plastic bottles !` Other (please specify) Will materials be collected together in one bin or separately? (Select one response only) r- r Mixed recycling - All materials in one bin (plastic, metals, paper) Source separated - Cans in one bin, Plastic in another, etc. Not sure Please explain Will these bins be used to replace existing bins or to expand recycling to new locations? Replace existing bins (old bins to be discarded) Expand recycling to new locations Replace existing bins (old bins will be moved to different locations) Other (please specify) Is this the first time your organization has established or maintained a recycling program in public space locations? • Yes City of Miami Grant Application: 2016 COCA-COLA/KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACE RECYCLING BIN GRANT No Please explain The City of Miami Solid Waste Department recently completed a pilot program with recycling bins placed throughout parks city-wide. Additionally, the City utilizes Clear Stream recycling bins for special events hosted city-wide. Who is or will be responsible for monitoring the fullness and collecting from the recycling bins? (Select all that apply) r r Paid staff - internal Paid staff - external/hauling contractor Volunteers Other (please specify) Explain how these bins will be managed over the long term to keep them in working order, replace peeling decals, etc. The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste currently has approximately 950 garbage receptacles strategically placed around the city. These receptacles are serviced on a nightly basis and are continuously inspected for damages and graffiti at the time of service. Recycling bins placed alongside these garbage receptacles will be serviced in the same manner. Through visual inspections, any damages or peeling decals will be replaced by the City's Department of Solid Waste. Has the proposed use of recycling bins been reviewed and approved by facilities or other necessary administrative personnel? Please explain City of Miami Solid Waste Department, facilities and necessary administrative personnel have reviewed and approved the proposed use of recycling bins. Are there any further approvals, operational factors, budget contingencies, contractual or other considerations that would delay the bins being put into use later than April 2017? No further approvals, operational factors, budget contingencies, contractual or other considerations are anticipated to delay the bins being put into use by April 2017. What assistance/education will you provide to those receiving and/or using the bins? The City of Miami Solid Waste Department has expertise in continually providing educational and outreach programming for recycling efforts. The City's Recycling Coordinator continually visits schools, churches, camps, parks, after school programs and community events to give presentations about: City of Miami Grant Application: 2016 COCA-COLA/KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACE RECYCLING BIN GRANT • Recycling and its importance in our community • The process that recycled materials go through • Keep Miami Beautiful campaign • The responsibility that people have to recycle and avoid littering With these presentations, the Recycling Coordinator utilizes marketing materials made from recycled materials. The City's Department of Solid Waste is creative in its approach to reach individuals as they use a recycling mascot to increase community engagement. Recently, the Department began an internship program where youth from local high schools engage in outreach activities to increase community participation and support for the City's recycling program. Additionally, the Solid Waste Department has extensive experience in social media outreach to educate the community on topics such as the proper use of recycle bins. If you are chosen as a grant winner, how will you publicly acknowledge receiving the grant? (Select all that apply) r Brochure ✓ Newsletter Article • News Release • Poster • Presentation (school, town meeting, board, etc.) ✓ Radio PSA r Social Media Post • TV PSA/Cable Access Channel Post • Website ✓ Word of Mouth • Other (please specify) Estimate the average number of individuals that would have access to the bins on an annual basis. ONLY PLACE A NUMBER IN THIS FIELD, DO NOT INCLUDE COMMAS 1000000 Estimate the average number of individuals that would have access to the bins on a daily basis during peak usage times. ONLY PLACE A NUMBER IN THIS FIELD, DO NOT INCLUDE COMMAS. City of Miami Grant Application: 2016 COCA-COLA/KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACE RECYCLING BIN GRANT 670800 Please explain how the daily and annual numbers were determined. Are these based on official data, educated guess, etc. The City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department collected data on the average number of individuals that use public parks city-wide on a daily and annual basis. In addition to the daily tourist and resident traffic in the City's parks, the City of Miami is host to many large scale events such as concerts, marathons, festivals and sporting events. All of these events attract thousands of individuals, and annually, the estimated number of individuals from these additional events can reach well into the millions. Grant recipients are required to track and report after one year the quantity of recyclables collected with the bins. (Select all that apply) r We are able to isolate recyclables from the awarded bins separate from other existing recycling bins r We are able to weigh isolated recyclables We are able to track the volume of recyclables to estimate their weight • We do not have a clear plan to track recyclables separately, but are confident we can develop a system ✓ It would be difficult, but we can loosely estimate based on frequency of collection • We have no way to track recyclables separately. Would be very difficult to do. Please explain in general terms how you intend to track the quantity of recyclables collected using granted bins. Note: preference is given for detailed, well thought out plans to track weights. Waste collectors and Parks maintenance staff will service all recycling bins and place recovered materials for collection by a waste hauler. Data for recyclables collected from parks and pedestrian walkways throughout the City will be directly reported to the Department of Solid Waste. The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste franchisee agreement requires that waste haulers report recycling data on a quarterly basis. Data collected will be analyzed by the Department of Solid Waste and will be used to improve outreach efforts. City of Miami Grant Application: 2016 COCA-COLA/KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACE RECYCLING BIN GRANT To better achieve the goals of the public space bin grants to expand recycling opportunities in on -the -go locations, Keep America Beautiful has arranged for grant applicants to independently purchase the same styles of recycling bins provided through the grant at a discount. Are you willing to purchase additional recycling bins if it increases the chances of receiving free bins through the grant? Note: If you indicate 'Yes' and are chosen as an awardee finalist, you will be asked to submit a purchase order within 2 weeks of grant notification before officially being awarded the grant. Find information on the discount bin opportunity here: https://www.kab.org/coca-cola-recycling-grant/discounted-bin- opportunity Yes, we are willing to purchase at least one bin for every three bins received through the grant. No, we would not be able to purchase bins beyond those provided by the grant Other (please specify) I Other: Yes, we are willing to purchase at least one bin for every three bins received through the grant. However, due to the City of Miami's extensive procurement process, submitting a purchase order within 2 weeks of grant notification will not be achievable.