Curbside Recycling Program Overview in the City of Houston
This presentation from August 25, 2016, highlights the changes and improvements in the curbside recycling program in Houston. It covers the impact of industry changes on pricing, future recycling facilities, the value of materials like cardboard and PET, and details about the city's recycling contract with Waste Management. Mayor Sylvester Turner and Director Harry Hayes play significant roles in these developments.
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http://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpghttp://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpg Mayor Sylvester Turner Solid Waste Management Department Curbside Recycling and Glass Drop-off Program Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs Presentation August 25, 2016
http://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpghttp://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpg Presentation Overview Harry Hayes, Director Sylvester Turner, Mayor Changes to the curbside recycling program 1. Current glass recycling options 2. Upcoming improvements the curbside recycling program 3. 2Curbside Recycling Program August 25, 2016
http://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpghttp://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpg Changes in the industry Harry Hayes, Director Sylvester Turner, Mayor Why such a dynamic shift in pricing? Nationally, as contracts renew, processors are recovering their full plant operation costs. The value of recycled materials has plummeted over the past 3 years with virgin material being a cheaper alternative to recycled content in many cases. Future of facilities Mixed waste processing Waste-to-fuel plants Emerging technologies 3Curbside Recycling Program August 25, 2016
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http://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpghttp://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpg Baled PET Value Harry Hayes, Director Sylvester Turner, Mayor 5Curbside Recycling Program August 25, 2016
http://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpghttp://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpg Program Changes Harry Hayes, Director Sylvester Turner, Mayor March 2016: The City of Houston signed a new two (2) year $5.8M recycling contract with Waste Management. Glass removed as a viable single- stream material based on market/processing issues.. Contract terms included: $90 per ton processing fee Glass removed from recycling program WM guaranteed at least 75% of the City s recycling stream 6Curbside Recycling Program August 25, 2016
http://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpghttp://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpg What Are We Doing? Harry Hayes, Director Sylvester Turner, Mayor Launched a comprehensive No Glass: No Vidrio program to educate residents about the removal of glass from the curbside recycling program Worked with Council members and community associations to assist in delivering the message to residents about removing glass from the recycling green bins Direct Mail Identifying those areas within the City with high contamination rates in order to present enhanced education programs Postcard mailers Door Hanger Bill Insert 7Curbside Recycling Program August 25, 2016
http://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpghttp://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpg What s being done? Harry Hayes, Director Sylvester Turner, Mayor Partnered with Strategic Materials Inc., HPARD, The Salvation Army & HHD to launch a glass drop-off program with locations around the City. There are currently eight (8) locations operational, with an additional two (2) to come online within the next few months 1. Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center 2208 Washington Ave, accessible 24 hours 2. Sharpstown Park 6600 Harbor Town Drive, accessible during park hours 3. T.C. Jester Park 4201 T C Jester Blvd, accessible during park hours 4. Alief Community Park 11903 Bellaire Blvd, accessible during park hours 5. Glenbrook Golf Course 8205 N Bayou Dr, accessible during park hours 6. Mason Park 541 S 75th St, accessible during park hours 7. Westbury Methodist Church 5200 Willowbend Blvd, accessible during business hours Community Glass Recycling Drop-off Centers City Neighborhood Drop-off Centers 8. We Can Recycle 723 N Drennan St, accessible during business hours City Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Centers 8Curbside Recycling Program August 25, 2016
http://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpghttp://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpg New contract? New contract? Harry Hayes, Director Sylvester Turner, Mayor Total tons and cost of curbside recycling program March 2016 June 2016 TONS COLLECTED BUDGETED EXPENDITURES Tons Tons Budget variance over/(under) Budget variance over/(under) collected BUDGET collected ACTUALS Total Total Single Stream Recycling - SUMMARY BUDGET ACTUALS FY 2016 funding required (3.5 months prorated) FY 2017 funding required (12 months prorated) FY 2018 funding required (8.5 months prorated) Total funding required (24 months) 18,922 64,800 45,922 129,644 14,972 64,800 45,922 125,694 (3,950) (3,950) 794,724 $ 2,721,600 1,928,724 5,445,048 $ 565,834 $ 2,721,600 1,928,724 5,216,158 $ $ (228,890) $ (228,890) - - - - Removing glass has generated nearly 4,000 tons less for processing Recycling program is tracking $228,890 less than budgeted through June 2016 In July 2016, the department began using Independent Texas Recyclers to process up to 25% of the curbside single stream. This contract has resulted in better logistics and cost savings with the single stream program. 9 9Curbside Recycling Program August 25, 2016
http://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpghttp://minimurals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/city-of-houston-logo-3.jpg Next Steps? Next Steps? Harry Hayes, Director Sylvester Turner, Mayor Final Draft of a Request For Proposal (RFP) is being worked with Strategic Procurement Department (SPD). Glass collected from drop off location 10 10Curbside Recycling Program August 25, 2016
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