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).. (e.g. city newsletters, recr~tion department announcements, etc.) as they are published.. <br /> ~:'; Shortly thereafter, when the how-.to compost video is-running on cable stations, c~ble <br /> "- bulletins will announce the availability ot` bins. Once we have completed the initial program <br /> .: launch arid can a.~c~ demand we will place display easels throughout thc county 'with <br /> :.:. particular emphasis in jurisdictions with Iow r~ponse rates. It' demand slows, we w. ill jutnp <br /> · i." start the progranl by producing an insert to be included with garbage bills .sent to all <br /> ~.i residential customers. <br /> <br /> Educat£onal ~.upport <br /> <br /> Recomm~dation: Provide tools for the parson interested in learning composting on <br /> their o~vn as well as additional.support fo'r those who need more <br /> · ' "hands on" assistance. <br /> <br /> F~'tch bin 'recipient will receive a copy of the book titled "Baclcyard Composting" endorsed by <br /> ."the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB). This book presents an <br /> step by step guide to succeSSful composting and is appropriate for tile novice as welt az' th.e <br /> more experienced composter. A how-to video produced by the CIWMB will also be shown <br /> on cable stations. These tools will provide each bin recipient with enough information to get <br /> .:'.. started and with reference tools in case troubleshooting is needed~ <br /> <br />· Experience in other jurisdictions has shown that education is key to successful composting <br />: and continued participation. We recommend that additional support be available for those <br /> who .need it. We propose to have a hotline where residents can call for individual assistance <br /> with their composting questions. We will either staff the hotline or contract with an outside <br /> agency (e.g. College of San Marco, San Ivlateo Garden Center, San Francisco League or' <br />.. Urban Gardeners) for this service. <br />":'.. We also propose to contract with an outsid~ agency (maybe the sasi~e agency selected to <br />,. provide the hotline se .trice} or with individuals to conduct how-to compost workshops. <br />· ?. Workshops are critical to ensure tile successful participation of novice composters who d~ire <br /> hands on assistance in getting started. <br /> <br />· , Attachment i -' Page 7 of' $ <br /> <br /> <br />