Phase I—Recycling Incentive Program
At first, customers will earn points based on how much they recycle. City residents who signed up for the City’s free Single Stream Recycling Program and place their free recycling cart at their curb on collection day will automatically receive points based on the volume of recyclables that the City collects. Each City recycling cart has a Remote Frequency Identification (RFID) chip imbedded in the cart to permit the City to identify the customer and automatically credits the customer’s account with MyGRCity Points every time they recycle. It is easy and free.
Phase II—Neighborhood Engagement
Citizens can post neighborhood projects they organize and invite others to join them in
taking action. Citizens can also find projects organized by others and sign up to
participate. For example, a resident may post a project to start a block beautification
program with flower and tree plantings and invite neighbors to join in, or invite residents
to help shovel snow from sidewalks for senior citizens, by posting a project. By
organizing projects at a neighborhood level, residents can corral volunteers around
projects important in their community. Scheduled launch—early 2011.
Phase III—City and Community Engagement
Customers will receive MyGRCity Points for volunteering to support the City and our
community. For example, volunteer at a City festival, serve on a City Board or
Commission, help a public school child learn to read, or help a local non-profit
organization. By helping to make ours a better community, you can be rewarded with
MyGRCity Points. Scheduled launch—late 2011.
For more information about MyGRCity Points
Call the City of Grand Rapids at 616-456-3000 or Local First at 616-808-3788, email info@grcity.us or visit www.mygrcitypoints.com