In 2007, Metro approached CES to provide assistance with waste reduction in multifamily communities across the region. Through research and outreach services, this project works towards the improvement of local multifamily programs and the development of policy initiatives. Additionally, the Multifamily Specialist serves as a liaison between local governments and represents Metro as part of region-wide educational efforts directed towards property managers and residents. Renée B. Curtis is the Multifamily Specialist and project manager for both MFS and MMS.
Metro Multifamily Field Services (MFS)
In late 2008 Metro decided to expand the Metro Multifamily Outreach project to include customized on-site field assistance to local jurisdictions within the Metro region. An important role in improvement of recycling systems is a quality site and community assessment along with development of customized outreach strategies. Staff provide these services to the cities of Beaverton, Gresham and Portland, and Clackamas and Washington counties. Erin Anderson is the project coordinator and Maya Hooper and Joel Hanson are field technical assistants.
Metro Multifamily Service Provisions Evaluation Study (MMS)
As part of a large-scale effort to investigate and improve Multifamily recycling across the region, in January 2009 Metro launched a data collection and site evaluation study to assess inventory of multifamily communities and their recycling systems. CES has designed, implemented and managed this study since inception. Bernadette Le is the project coordinator and a graduate assistant. Aaron Wythe, Ashley Tjaden and Patricia Davis are field technical assistants.
