dps news
No Curbside Trash/Recycling in Portland on President’s Day (2/3/2012)
The Department of Public Services Solid Waste crews will not collect trash or recycling on President’s Day, Monday, February 20th, 2012.
More
Christmas Tree Disposal & Drop Off Locations 2011 (12/29/2011)
Beginning December 27th 2011, Portland Public Services crews will collect Christmas trees curbside with the trash and recycling.
More
Repair Work on Back Cove Trail Today (11/21/2011)
PORTLAND, Maine – Today, City of Portland Public Services crew will repair a section of the Back Cove Trail from the Eastern end of Tukey’s Bridge to the 3 mile marker and soccer fields near Preble Street Extension from 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
More
E-card Changes at Riverside Recycling Facility (6/16/2009)
Beginning July 1, 2009, there will be changes to the City e-card program at Riverside Recycling Facility. These include:
* E-card holders will have free disposal of up to 10 bulky items per year such as furniture, non-freon appliances, mattresses and box springs, gas grills and outdoor equipment as well as limited quantites of yard waste and hazardous waste
More
Find Your Trash and Recycling Day (2/23/2007)
Have a question on when your trash or recycling is picked up?
More
tree trust
contact us
Introduction
| Endowment Funding | Strategic
Plan | Additional Recommendations
Portland Tree Trust Strategic Plan
It is our goal to establish and maintain a permanent, formal
trust for dedication of funds to restore and maintain Portland's
heritage as the "Forest City".
OBJECTIVES:
- To establish an advisory council appointed by the mayor
to oversee the efforts described in the above objectives.
This committee shall be all-inclusive; with representation
from the neighborhoods, parks & recreation, related businesses,
organizations and interested parties.
- To initiate a short and long-term plan for ongoing education
of a citywide tree program. This campaign will bring attention
to the community of the goal to restore Portland's heritage
as the Forest City.
- To establish a financial endowment named Forest City Tree
Trust through the help of the city staff and our committee.
It will be paramount to sufficiently capitalize the fund,
to manage its growth, and maintain its stability in order
to secure the future of the trust.
IMPLEMENTATION:
- Establish a Council appointed advisory committee
• Outline roles and responsibilities of the advisory
committee and develop the process Create an action plan.
• Establish a process for special projects and set
criteria for approval. Identify quarterly submission and
review dates.
• Act as a conduit and coordinator for the different
interests.
TIMELINE: Summer-Fall 2001
- Initiate a short and long-term plan for awareness of a
citywide tree program, to create a public relations and
marketing campaign.
• Negotiate pro-bono agreement with PR professional
• Create an educational component
• Solicit media sponsorships; television radio and
print.
• Develop messaging constants for advertising.
TIMELINE: Fall 2001-Spring 2002
- Build a financial endowment and maintain its stability.
• Establish a short and long-term financial & legal
structure for the tree endowment. Set a goal of $500,00
to fund the endowment; 50% private donations and 50% city
funding.
• Determine budgetary needs to sustain program and
manage growth using "the cemetery model".
• Set-up a network and strategy for fundraising. Establish
a committee to implement and maintain the fundraising vehicle.
.....Solicit federal, municipal, transportation, city funds
and/or grants.
.....Enlist grassroots community and neighborhood support.
.....Entice the business community for donations and participation.
.....Fundraising through the private sector and special
programs
TIMELINE: Fall 2001-Winter 2002
^top
