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.
This task is 100 percent complete. The Acting ReStore Manager helps to
keep the ReStore open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and
on Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. Increased hours equal greater store patronage,
sales, and diversion.
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.
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 are 100 percent complete. Habitat continues to operate at
its new location at 180 Industrial Avenue, Building E, in Diamond Springs.
Task 2.4: Maintain Records of ReStore Volumes and Sales. (3/1/02 to
ongoing)
Task 2.4 is 90 percent complete and 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.
Donations this Reporting Period
| Month |
Pounds Received |
Pounds Suitable for Sale |
Pounds Recycled |
Pounds Disposed |
Number of Donations |
| September 2003 |
15,612 |
13,386 |
626 |
1,600 |
81 |
| October 2003 |
8,653 |
8,653 |
450 |
- |
57 |
| November 2003 |
4,707 |
3,107 |
- |
1,600 |
52 |
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 95 percent complete. Instead of securing a professional
printer, Habitat has decided to duplicate the pamphlet in-house. Duplication
of the pamphlet in-house will continue throughout
the grant term.
Tasks 3.4 and 3.5: Design, Coordinate, and Conduct Newspaper
Advertising for ReStore. (3/15/02 to 3/1/04)
These tasks are 100 percent complete. During this reporting period,
advertisements appeared in the Mountain
Democrat newspaper on August 27, September 3, and September 10, 2003.
Approval was obtained from the CIWMB grant manager for each grant-funded
advertisement.
Tasks 3.6 and 3.7: Create and Duplicate Reuse Flyer for Building
Permits. (4/1/02 to 5/31/02)
These tasks are 90 percent complete. On September 30, 2003, the Board of
Supervisors of the County of El Dorado passed and adopted a construction and demolition debris-recycling
ordinance. The Ordinance took effect on October 30, 2003. Since that
date, EMD has distributed a list of reuse facilities to all permittees who
must comply with the Ordinance.
Tasks 3.8 and 3.9: Design and Duplicate a Reuse Survey. (4/1/02 to
5/30/02)
These tasks are 100 percent complete. Habitat educated residents about
the ReStore and conducted a survey at its booth at the Diamond Springs Labor
Day Bazaar on September 1, 2003, and the El Dorado County Harvest Fair on September 14-15, 2003.
Task 3.10: Plan and Participate in Community Events. (4/1/02 to
9/30/03)
Task 3.10 is 100 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. Over 200 ReStore flyers and brochures
were given out at the Diamond Springs Labor Day Bazaar on
Labor Day (September 1, 2003) and the El Dorado County Harvest Fair on September 14-15, 2003. EMD and Habitat do not anticipate participation in any community events from
now until the end of the grant term, as December to February is typically a
slow time of year for community events.
Task 3.11: Prepare and Make Presentations to Business Groups. (6/1/02
to 3/1/04)
Task 3.11 is 80 percent complete. The purpose of Task 3.11 is to promote
C&D reuse and ReStore to the business community, particularly contractors.
During the final reporting period, EMD and Habitat will strive to make one
more business presentation.
Task 4: Grant Administration. (3/1/02 to 3/1/04)
EMD and Habitat staff continue to participate in planning, scheduling,
contracting, and budgeting activities during this reporting period.
Work to be Completed December 1, 2003 Through February 29, 2004
During the next reporting period, December 1, 2003 through February 29,
2004,
the following work will be completed:
- Habitat will continue to track and quantify diversion, as well as
operate ReStore 47 hours per week.
- EMD and Habitat will make one business presentation.
- Habitat will continue to duplicate the ReStore pamphlet in-house.
*Permission was obtained from grant recipient to publish project profile.
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