County Executive John R. Leopold announced the creation of a new Recycling Advisory Committee established to review policies and promote the goal of increasing participation in the County’s recycling program. "These citizens will be tasked with the job of helping my Administration reach our goal of a 50 percent curbside recycling rate," said County Executive Leopold. "They are willing to give their time and talents in an effort to improve our overall quality of life. I thank the members for their commitment. Citizens have already made helpful suggestions resulting in new policies, such as adding service in alleyways in Brooklyn Park to make recycling more convenient." The 20-member panel of citizens from all areas of the County are tasked with supporting the 50/50 Challenge and enhancing the ongoing Recycle More Often campaign to increase the County’s curbside recycling rate and increase commercial recycling participation . The following is a listing of current members of the committee: Joanna Bache Tobin
Beth Behegan
C. Ann Chaffee
Becky Fredericks
Kate Fritz
Susan Gustafson
Garry Holtzman
Nancy O’Donnel
Colin Rand
Celeste Riddle
Richards Steinbock
Lauren Symmes
Susan Venter | 
