Hennepin County Environmental Partners application

We recycle

My business is applying for a We Recycle decal (required) Who is your recycling hauler? Are recycling containers conveniently located next to most garbage bins? If no, why not? What materials do you collect for recycling? Check all that apply Paper (office paper, mail, newspaper) Boxes (cardboard, paperboard) Cartons (milk, juice, soup) Plastic bottles and jugs Plastic cups, food containers Plastic wrap and bags Glass bottles and jars Metal cans and pans Wooden pallets Fluorescent light bulbs Batteries Electronics Other materials collected for recycling Is recycling available to employees? Is recycling available to customers? Are recycling bins clearly labeled? Size of recycling dumpsters and/or carts Number of containers Frequency of pick-up:

For example, once per month, twice per week, etc.

Cost of current recycling hauling service

We donate food

My business is applying for a We Donate Food decal (required) Where do you donate your edible food? Provide contact information, including name, phone and email, for each organization you donate to

Character limit is 1000.

Size of food donation containers Number of containers donated Frequency of pick-up for donation

For example, once per month, twice per week, etc.

We feed animals

My business is applying for a We Feed Animals decal (required) Where do you send your food waste? Provide contact information, including name, phone number and email, for each organization you send food waste to

Character limit is 1000.

Is food waste collection available to employees? Is food waste collection available to customers? Are collection bins clearly labeled? Size of food waste dumpsters and/or carts Number of containers for food waste Frequency of pick-up

For example, once per month, twice per week, etc.

We compost

My business is applying for a We Compost decal (required) Who is your organic waste hauler? What materials do you collect for composting? Check all that apply Food scraps Non-recyclable paper (napkins, paper cups, etc.) Compostable foodware Is organics collection available to employees? Is organics collection available to customers? Are collection bins clearly labeled? What brand of compostable plastic bags do you use? What is your source for purchasing compostable bags? Do you use compostable foodware? If you use compostable foodware, what items do you use? If you use compostable foodware, what is your source for purchasing these items? Size of organic waste dumpsters and/or carts Number of containers for organic waste Frequency of pick-up

For example, once per month, twice per week, etc.

Cost of current organics for composting hauling service

Additional sustainability efforts

Provide information about any waste reduction, energy efficiency, green purchasing or other sustainability activities your organization engages in

Character limit is 512.

Does the organization include solid waste management in its training of new employees?

Certification

I certify that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted, and that the statements and information in the document are true, accurate and complete.

I further certify that to the best of my knowledge, the facility is in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations as set forth by Federal, State and local agencies, and understand that any non-compliance or change in current practices may result in the revocation of the Hennepin County Environmental Partner award.

I certify (required)