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Clean Sweep Program
The
Land Conservation Department planned and coordinated the 2000 Cleansweep
events, establishing collection sites in three communities over two days. The
staff and volunteers helped collect 5,245 lbs. of hazardous waste, 311
fluorescent tubes, and 85 ballasts from 134 visitors to the sites. The
average amount of waste per visitor was 39 lbs., which would have cost
approximately $78.00 to dispose of individually.
The total cost of conducting the Cleansweep Program is covered by County
funds. The cost for 2000 was $10,512.04, down slightly from 1998, plus staff
time of 83 hours. Innovative use of the local Shopper newspaper to advertise
the event was the primary media notification for 84% of the attendees. The
Cleansweep program is well received by the community and is considered a
reasonable solution to the problem of properly disposing of hazardous waste.
Cleansweep 2001 dates are July 13th and July 14th. Check here for more
information at a later date.
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