2022 Closeout | 2023 Look AheadCity Council MeetingApril 4, 2023Agenda Item 15.1
The InitiativeProblem Statement:Litter and illegal dumping negatively impacts the City’s appearance, civic pride and proper function of streets and roadways.Strategy:Advance new and existing programs to reduce trash accumulation and illegal dumping across the City.
Goals:Volunteer EngagementClean and Safe NeighborhoodsPositiveCommunity Impact
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ProgramsCommunityClean-upsPlanned and volunteer-led removal of illegally dumped materials and litter abatement activities.
BeautificationEventsRecyclingEventsPlanned beautification activities such as paint refreshment and planting of trees/flowers at various city parks.Drive-thru recycling and compost giveaway events providing free recycling and disposal services.
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Programs"Adopt Our City"ProgramVolunteer adoption of location(s) to perform clean-up & beautification activities over time.Neighborhood BettermentEncampmentCleanupsProactive activities to improve quality of life by removing garbage & blight, reducing crime, & increasing the sense of safety.Public Works & Police planned events to remove waste associated with homeless encampments.
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TheResultsVolunteerism continues to grow as planned volunteer opportunities are presented to Stockton residents and businesses. Volunteer-led eventsare increasing as individuals, civic groups, and businesses identify needs in their respective public spaces.
Events48
Litter Bags65
Cars Serviced2,710Compost Bags2,280Trees Planted38
Volunteers409 Pg 6
TheResults Stockton residents:•Actively participatein free waste and recycling disposal events.•Learnabout the comprehensive curbside services available to each household. •Acquireinformation on proper household hazardous waste management.
Trash Tons139tons
Electronic Waste24 tons156 unitsConfidential Paper Shredding13tons Tires548unitsOrganics6tonsMattresses/Box Springs642units Appliances507units Pg 7
TheResults Encampment cleanup activities:•Protectthe health and safety of the homeless and nearby communities.•Preventfire hazards by removing cardboard and other easily combustible debris. •Allowsstaff access to inspect critical infrastructure and perform needed repairs.
Truckloads690Trash Tons1,216tons Pg 8
Our Success•Increased interest in volunteering opportunities from Residents, Businesses, and Community Groups.•Launched VolunteerMatch site to distribute upcoming event information and provide responsive communication with volunteers.•Volunteers are reaching out with their own ideas! Pg 9
Pg 10Our SuccessNew ARPA Funded Equipment
SKIPLOADER
SWEEPERTRUCK
10-WHEELDUMPTRUCK
BOBCATSKID STEER
2023 Look Ahead
Planned EventsMultiple events are tentatively planned for 2023 with locations already identified for the popular Drive-Thru Recycling and Community Beautification/Cleanup events.
Volunteer-Led EventsAnyone interested in holding a community clean-up or beautification event of their own should contact the Waste & Recycling Division for assistance.
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