Project Description
El Dorado County used their Reuse Assistance Grant funds to partner with
Habitat for Humanity of El Dorado County to expand a successful, local reuse
facility—the Habitat for Humanity ReStore—and jumpstarted a countywide
construction and demolition (C&D) materials reuse education program. The project directly resulted in increased diversion from landfill disposal.
The steps required to accomplish their project are as follows:
Task 1: Hire a Restore Manager.
These tasks were completed during the March 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002
reporting. The energetic, full-time manager continues to keep ReStore open 35
hours per week. This is resulting in greater store patronage, sales, and
diversion. The store hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. The last report mistakenly reported the open hours as 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Habitat for Humanity will be conducting a special deconstruction and salvage
project at Sam's Town in Cameron Park in September 2002. The salvaged materials
will be sold at the deconstruction site on October 3-5, 2002. Habitat will be
recording the waste diversion for this special project.
Task 2: Restore Expansion.
The objective of Task 2 is to increase the square footage of ReStore by
leasing additional building space, as well as yard space. This new space will
increase the capacity of ReStore to accept more donations and increase its waste
diversion.
Tasks 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3: Sign Lease Agreement and Begin Use of Additional
Outdoor and Indoor Store Space. (3/1/02 to ongoing)
These tasks have not yet been started. Habitat is still negotiating with the landlord for additional space. Although
Habitat anticipates leasing outdoor space on October 1, 2002, there is still
concern over cars from adjacent buildings that are parked in the proposed area.
Habitat wants the lot paved to prevent mud and ice problems. Habitat also
desires overhead cover to protect the building supplies from wet weather.
Habitat's existing lease is up for renewal in Spring 2003, so negotiation is
vital to retain the existing location.
Task 2.4: Maintain Records of ReStore Volumes and Sales. (3/1/02 to
ongoing)
Task 2.4 is 20 percent complete. This task will be ongoing through the grant
term. The ReStore manager continues to track diversion. For each donation made, he
itemizes the materials and estimate
weights. This information is entered into a database so that diversion
reports can be run whenever needed. In some cases, materials received are determined not to be suitable for sale,
either because they are in poor condition or do not sell after an extended
period of time. Habitat makes an effort to recycle these materials as much as
possible. Habitat will keep records of the quantity of materials that are either
recycled or disposed.
Donations this Reporting Period:
| Month |
Pounds Received |
Pounds Suitable for Sale |
| July 2002 |
25,348 |
25,348 |
| August 2002 |
36,823 |
26,832 |
Task 3: Publicity and Education.
The objective of Task 3 is to publicize ReStore to increase donations and
patronage, as well as initiate a countywide C&D reuse education program.
Tasks 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3: Revise and Duplicate Existing ReStore Pamphlet.
(3/1/02 to 4/30/02)
These tasks are 15 percent complete. Habitat has begun reviewing its existing ReStore pamphlet. It is anticipated
that the pamphlet will be revised by October 2002. At that time it will be ready
for duplication. El Dorado Savings Bank has donated 20 hours of employee time
per month for this and other advertising projects. Approval from the CIWMB grant
manager will be obtained prior to publication of any print materials. In the
meantime, the existing pamphlet remains in circulation.
Tasks 3.4 and 3.5: Design, Coordinate, and Conduct Newspaper Advertising
for ReStore. (3/15/02 to 3/1/04)
These tasks have not yet been started. Newspaper advertising will also be used to promote ReStore to the public.
Newspaper advertising did not begin during this reporting period as anticipated.
However, at the beginning of September 2002, CIWMB grant manager approval was
obtained for a newspaper advertisement. A minimum of three newspaper
advertisements will run in the next reporting period. The last report mistakenly stated that Habitat had an opportunity to place a
small advertisement in the Pacific Bell Yellow Pages. Habitat actually placed an
advertisement in the Valley Yellow Pages. Habitat will utilize their own funds
instead of matching funds to place this advertisement since they neglected to
obtain CIWMB grant manager approval prior to advertisement
placement.
Tasks 3.6 and 3.7: Create and Duplicate Reuse Flyer for Building Permits.
(4/1/02 to 5/31/02)
These tasks have not yet been started. Flyers will be attached to building permits to promote C&D reuse and
recycling to contractors and do-it-yourselfers. Since this Reuse Assistance
Grant was awarded, Environmental Management Department (EMD) has decided to
write and implement a countywide C&D ordinance. This ordinance will greatly
complement this Reuse Assistance Grant project because the ordinance will
require applicants for building projects of a certain size to divert 50 percent
of their C&D debris through reuse or recycling. The C&D Ordinance should
be in place by the start of the building season. It is anticipated that the
flyer will be attached to building permits by March 2003.
Tasks 3.8 and 3.9: Design and Duplicate a Reuse Survey. (4/1/02 to
5/30/02)
These tasks are 80 percent complete. Surveying will be conducted at community events to assess the public's
knowledge and opinions about C&D reuse. The results will assists EMD in
assessing the effectiveness of its project. The survey questions will be as
follows:
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Construction and Demolition Survey
1. Are you a (check all that apply):
- General Contractor ____
- Other Contractor (Electrical, Plumber, Roofer, Etc.) ____
- Do-it-yourselfer ____
2. Do you currently reuse or recycle your construction or demolition debris?
Circle one: Y/N
3. Before today, had you heard of Habitat for Humanity's ReStore? Y/N
4. Do you think you might consider shopping at ReStore or donating
materials to ReStore? Y/N
5. What would make you more likely to recycle or donate your used or
surplus construction materials (Check all that apply):
- Location of recycling facilities ____
- Cost ____
- Decreasing landfill disposal ____
- Helping a worthy charity ____
Thank you for taking the time to complete this
survey! |
The surveys were duplicated and surveying began at the Harvest Fair on
September 14-15, 2002. The Harvest Fair is an old-fashioned fair held at the El
Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville.
Task 3.10: Plan and Participate in Community Events. (4/1/02 to
9/30/03)
Task 3.10 is 10 percent complete. The objective of Task 3.10 is to increase circulation of ReStore pamphlets
and promote C&D reuse by participating in community events. It is
anticipated that EMD and Habitat will partner for future community events
throughout the grant term. Though EMD and Habitat did not participate in any
community events during this reporting period, Harvest Fair outreach was
accomplished on September 14-15, 2002.
Task 3.11: Prepare and Make Presentations to Business Groups. (6/1/02 to
3/1/04)
Task 3.11 has not yet been started. The purpose of Task 3.11 is to promote C&D reuse and ReStore to the
business community, particularly contractors. Habitat and EMD staff will jointly
conduct presentations to such organizations as the chamber of commerce and
Builders Exchange. The first of several presentations to
business groups in the community will be conducted during the next reporting
period.
Task 4: Grant Administration. (3/1/02 to 3/1/04)
EMD and Habitat staff participated in planning, scheduling, contracting, and
budgeting activities.
Work to be Completed September 1, 2002 Through November 30, 2002
During the next reporting period, September 1 through November 30, 2002, the
following work will be completed:
- Habitat will continue to track and quantify diversion, as well as operate
ReStore 35 hours per week.
- Habitat will lease additional outdoor yard space.
- Habitat will revise and duplicate its existing ReStore pamphlet.
- EMD and Habitat will work together to place at least three newspaper
advertisements promoting ReStore.
- EMD and Habitat will make a presentation to one business group.
Special Situations/Problems Encountered
Although EMD is confident that they are achieving the goals and objectives
of this project, implementation of this grant project is a bit slower than
anticipated because the two agencies must spend a considerable amount of time
coordinating each project. EMD and Habitat are learning to work together
smoothly.
*Permission was obtained from grant recipient to publish project profile.
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