Monday, October 6, 2008

Multi-Family Dwelling (MFD) Toolkit

The MFD Toolkit includes resources for managers and residents about creating a winning recycling program. Click here to view the tools.

As a community owner or manager, you see how much trash your residents throw away, and you know the more garbage, the higher the bill. The environment pays a price, too. Trash consumes landfill space and wastes scarce natural resources. Fortunately you can save money and the environment.

Our Multi-Family Dwelling (MFD) Toolkit provides you with everything you need to implement a successful recycling program in your community. The toolkit contains the following:

Property Manager Guide - provides tips and resources to set up and maintain an effective on-site recycling program. Please review the guide and keep it for future reference.

Recycling Poster - lists and illustrates which materials are and are not accepted. Please post in your community's recycling area.

Move-In Packet - introduces new residents to the community's recycling program. Each packet includes a welcome letter, a how-to postcard with a list of recyclable materials and a flyer addressing waste items typically generated during move-in. Please give the packet to new residents as soon as they move in.

Move-Out Flyer - provides resources to help residents reduce waste when they leave your community. Please give to residents as they prepare to move out.

Click here to visit the MFD Toolkit publications page.

From Trash to Cash

An article by SBWMA staff on how apartment owners and tenants can create a successful apartment recycling program.

Click here to read the article.

Making MFD Recycling a Reality

If you're still unsure whether a recycling program makes sense for you. Please request an appointment with on of our recycling coordinators, who will be happy to help you work through your specific issues. The presentation below shows some of the issues they will cover.

Making MFD Recycling a Reality (PowerPoint, 1.5MB)

Additional Tools for Multiple-Family Dwelling Recyclers

We've prepared a useful set of tools for recyclers in apartments, condos, and duplexes.

Click here to view the tools.

Universal Waste:
New Law and Tools

State law changed February 9th, making it illegal to place "universal wastes" in the trash. Universal wastes are hazardous wastes that contain harmful chemicals that are harmful to the environment and public health if improperly disposed. Examples are:

  • household batteries
  • electronic devices
  • fluorescent tubes and bulbs
  • mercury devices (e.g., thermometers or lighted shoes)

What can you do? California Apartment Association prepared a number of tools you can use and are available at www.caanet.org.

  • Learn more: You and your staff can learn more about this issue through the Issue Insight (PDF).
  • Educate: Let residents know about the law and what they can do. A sample resident letter (Word format) is available.
  • Place Signage: Post signs developed by CAA on your on-site garbage areas.
   

View Business Recycling Options for Universal Wastes offered by the County of San Mateo's Environmental Health Program.

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