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	EVENT/VENUE RECYCLING CASE STUDY:
	EARTH AND SURF FESTIVAL, ONSLOW COUNTY

Recycling Since:	2007
Type of Event:	Outdoor, on the beach
Recycles:	cans, plastic bottles, composted paper
Average Cost of Service:	County provides the services, no cost involved

Description
The Earth and Surf Festival, held annually in Onslow County, N.C., has been recycling since its onset in 2007. During the festivities an average of 100-500 people attend the events throughout the day. The event is held the first weekend in July and serves as an environmental awareness event that incorporates a surf contest, a beach volleyball tournament and a beach cleanup. Participating individuals are eligible to receive prizes.

Implementation
At the event a variety of vendors serve food and hand out promotional items to the patrons. Cans and plastic bottles are handed out and pizza is served on compostable paper plates.

A concerted effort is made to compost all food scraps, paper plates and all other materials at the event that are recyclable. The event uses approximately 10 blue plastic 32-gallon recycle bins which are located throughout the event grounds with at least two to five placed near beverage distribution centers. The recyclable material is commingled together which facilitates easy pick-up for the staff at the event. At the commencement of the event the organizers take the bins to the materials recovery facility which cuts down on the cost of hiring a second party to provide this collection service. Additionally, posters, stickers and the RE3 tent are utilized at the event to reward individuals that are actively seen recycling their materials.

Results
In 2008 an estimated 200-300 pounds of materials were recovered and recycled.

Interviewed:	Lisa Grant
Location:	Onslow County
Phone:	(910) 455-4470
E-mail:	lisa_grant@onslowcountync.gov

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April 2009

North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance

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