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Green Summit 2010 Report

Recycling Survey Results
The city of Beaumont and the city’s ad hoc recycling committee Wednesday released the results of a citywide survey on recycling conducted in February. Nearly 13 percent, or 4,224 of the 33,209 households surveyed returned the brief questionnaire, which went out in water bills during February. Of those surveyed, more than 50 percent indicated they are interested in recycling, with slightly more than 49 percent indicating they are “very interested.” Based on the results, the committee has chosen to explore private-sector partnerships to determine the feasibility of an optional, subscription-based program. Click here for complete survey results.

City Buses Running Clean on Compressed Natural Gas
The City of Beaumont has committed to a cleaner environment with the purchase of 15 city buses that run on compressed natural gas. Purchase of the buses was funded entirely through an air quality grant from the Federal Transit Administration. In addition to getting the buses at no cost, the city expects to save approximately money each year in fuel costs, due to the low cost of CNG, and federally funded 50 cents per-gallon rebate on the clean-burning fuel. The buses will reduce noise as well as air pollution, since CNG buses run quieter than conventional diesel buses, click here.

City Helps Low-Income Households Save on Energy Costs
Did you know that low-income households spend, on average, 17 percent of their annual income on energy, compared to only 4 percent for other households? Did you know that weatherization measures can reduce energy costs by as much as $500 a year? The City of Beaumont is accepting applications for its Weatherization Assistance Program. Eligible households can receive up to $6,500 in weatherization assistance. The program is funded entirely through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Households receiving assistance must be located in Beaumont and must be income-eligible. Applications are available at the following locations: City Hall, 800 Main Street, Community Development office, Suite 201; all city library branches; www.cityofbeaumont.com.

Watch out for Wildflowers
The City of Beaumont has teamed up with TxDOT, Jefferson County, a private landowner, and local business and civic partners to plant 25 acres of wildflowers along I-10 in various locations. The ground has been prepared and the seeds will be planted this month, with blooms expected in early spring and continuing throughout the early summer. The City expects the wildflowers to become a permanent fixture along I -10 within the city limits.

Code Enforcement Targets Illegal Dumping
In an effort to curb illegal dumping, the Code Enforcement Division of the city's Health Department is adding evening patrols. The department's seven officers will issue citations to anyone caught dumping trash illegally. Fines range from $50 to $1000. Citizens have a number of options if they have large items to dispose of. Bulk trash is collected twice monthly, curbside, at no charge. The landfill is available to all citizens at no charge with proof of residency in the form of a water bill. For more information on the city's waste management program, including a schedule of curbside bulk trash pickup by ZIP code, click here. To report violators, call 311.

 

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