MIXED WASTE PROCESSING AND SUM OF ALL PARTS PROGRAM
Unveiling the intricacies of mixed waste processing and presenting a comprehensive program summary by Beth Biggins-Ramer. Delve into practical insights and strategies discussed on May 2, 2019. Learn about innovative approaches towards waste management and the amalgamation of all program components.
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MIXED WASTE PROCESSING AND SUM OF ALL PARTS PROGRAM PRESENTATION / MAY 2, 2019 PRESENTED BY: Beth Biggins-Ramer, S.C.
AGENDA Historical Perspective Update on District s Single Stream Recycling Drop-off Program Emerging Curbside Recycling Programs Complimentary Mixed Waste Processing Solution Myth Busters Questions
MEDINA SOLID WASTE DISTRICT TIMELINE 1998: Fines begin to be composted in Class I; Out of District Blue Bags Processed 2022: March: Final Plan Update Approval; Payoff Second Debt 2002: Refinanced 1st debt. 2nd debt included Pellet Room Addition ($1.5 Million) and equipment 2013: Last engineered fuel test conducted, no long term end user presented to District 1996: Mixed Waste Processing Contract renewal 3 years 2017: Removal of former MWP equipment. 2009: Contract renewal 3 mth (July-Sept); Contract renewal 3 mth (Sept-Jan 2010) 1997: March: Class I PTI approved 1992: Start of Mixed Waste Processing ($8.3 Million for facility (no land costs) OWDA Loan); 3 year MWP contract 2015: August: Countywide Single Stream Recycling Drop- Off Program Begins; Current Plan Update approval 1990 2000 2025 1995 2005 2010 2015 2020 1993: July: Mixed Waste Processing Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2008: Engineered Fuel testing began; Norton Environmental becomes Envision Waste 2019: Start of New Plan Update 2014: January: Mixed Waste Processing Closes (paid off 1st debt) and TAC recommendation
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING DROP-OFF INFRASTRUCTURE
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING DROP-OFF AUDITS Audits are conducted quarterly with Kimble to assess the growth of the program. Volume assessment (25%, 50%, 75% and 100%) is noted for every container each time it is serviced that week. Based on the assessment, adjustments will be made for additional containers and/or increased frequency of collection. Only two locations asked to have their containers be relocated within the system.
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING DROP-OFF PROGRAM UPGRADES 2015 2015 # of Services Annually 3,120 2,496 1,248 156 208 416 104 156 104 104 208 104 208 208 312 104 208 104 2,756 260 12,584 2018 2018 # of Services Annually 4,056 4,524 4,472 156 416 1,092 312 312 624 104 572 624 416 936 3,536 572 208 312 2,444 416 26,104 Community # of Containers # of Containers 20 16 8 1 2 4 1 3 1 2 2 1 2 2 3 1 2 1 19 2 93 26 28 26 1 4 7 3 4 4 2 4 6 4 6 19 5 2 3 17 3 174 Brunswick City Medina Wadsworth Brunswick Hills Twp. Chatham Twp. Granger Twp. Guilford Twp. Harrisville Twp. Hinckley Twp. Homer Twp. Lafayette Twp. Liverpool Twp. Litchfield Twp. Medina Twp. Montville Twp. Sharon Twp. Village of Spencer Village of Westfield Center Westfield Twp.* York Twp. Total *MCSWD s Facility is located within Westfield township. This community, due to the District facility, is the only community which had a reduction of containers. These containers were relocated to other communities.
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING DROP-OFF BUEHLER S BUEHLER S PARTNERSHIP AND COVERAGE Containers 2015 0 0 3 3 Drop-offs 2018 4 8 6 18 Buehler's Forest Meadow Buehler's Great Oak Trail Buehler's River Styx Total Based on OEPA s Report: Measuring Participation at Drop-off Recycling Sites 2.6 Mile radius: captures 51% of users 4.6 Mile radius: captures 75% of users
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING DROP-OFF CHAGES CHANGES SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING DROP-OFF Drop-off changes 2015 vs 2018 The program grew 115% in infrastructure! Still open drop-offs since 2015 Relocated drop-offs since 2015 New drop-offs since 2015
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING DROP-OFF PROJECTIONS 2014 - 2020 Drop Off Tonnages 5,000 4,000 3,000 Tons 2,000 1,000 - 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 to 2017: 19.9% increase 2017 to 2018 (3 months): 8.2% increase Projected 2018 - 2020: 8.2% increase
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING DROP-OFF NON- ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS According to Ohio EPA, non-acceptable materials rates are as high as 20 30 percent. MCSWD single-stream recyclables are processed at Kimble s Twinsburg MRF (~20% contamination). MSW located outside of containers are not collected by Kimble or included in the recycling tonnages.
MONTVILLES CURBSIDE COLLECTION PROGRAM Montville Township s curbside recycling percentage is 22.40%. The District assisted the township of Montville in applying for the Ohio EPA grant. The grant contributed funds towards purchasing recycling carts for the collection of single stream recyclables. Montville Township was the first curbside recycling program within Medina County and started on November 13, 2017. Montville entered into a five (5) year contract with three (1) year renewals with Kimble Companies for the curbside collection of single stream recyclables and trash. Trash collection service was selected by each residential unit based on one of three volume levels.
MONTVILLES CURBSIDE COLLECTION PROGRAM unlimited limited bag Monthly charges $7 w/ $2 charge for 10 bags $7.19 ($2.05 bags) $7.38 ($2.10 bags) $7.58 ($2.15 bags) $7.79 ($2.20 bags) Year 1 $17.05 $16.05 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 $17.51 $17.98 $18.47 $18.97 $16.48 $16.93 $17.39 $17.85 Unlimited = 64-gal container for recyclables, 95-gal container trash, plus add l trash Limited = 64-gal container for recyclables, 95-gal container trash Bag = 64-gal container for recyclables & 30-gal trash bags
FUTURE CURBSIDE RECYCLING Creating bids Start 7-1-19 More Communities considering Non-Subscription Curbside Recycling
COMPLIMENTARY MIXED WASTE PROCESSING SOLUTION Selection Process Request for Qualifications followed by Request for Proposals from Qualified Respondents Responses from Rumpke, Entsorga, Kimble and Envision Waste Services Range of Responses Recovery by physical/mechanical separation for commodities and/or production of engineered fuel product Address commercial and/or residential municipal solid waste and transfer, transport and disposal Base 10-year contract, with two (2) 5-year extensions, equipment may be purchased by District at contract end
COMPLIMENTARY MIXED WASTE PROCESSING SOLUTION Range of Responses (cont.) Pricing varied from $/inbound ton, to $/processed ton, with intent to evaluate $/recovered ton Diversion ranged between 5% and 75% Pricing ranged between $35 - $89/ton Highlights of Rumpke Alternate #1 Proposal Rumpke team members: Vexor Technology, Inc. & Machinex Process commercial mixed waste, source separated materials, and produce engineered fuel product, with expandability Recovery exercise demonstrates 7,000 tons from estimated 140,000 tons inbound (5%)
COMPLIMENTARY MIXED WASTE PROCESSING COMPLIMENTARY MIXED WASTE PROCESSING SOLUTION SOLUTION Highlights of Rumpke Alternate #1 Proposal (cont.) Commercial MWP is complimentary to SOAP in providing recycling to apartment complexes and developments without access to curb Does not compete with communities interested in curbside recycling, or the county-wide single stream recycling bin program Opportunity to achieve higher recyclables recovery by District activities at a reasonable cost Mixed Waste Processing of residential waste is an option, but at significantly higher pricing; therefore is not advantageous Equipment includes latest technology Will create an estimated 15-20 full time jobs
MYTH BUSTERS Myth Commodities derived from mixed waste processing should result in a net-positive cash flow to the District. Fact Revenue from recyclables never paid for the cost of the mixed waste processing operation. The District had to pay a contractor for mixed waste processing. Due to the China Sword/Ban on Recyclables, current trends are towards producing the cleanest commodities possible.
MYTH BUSTERS Myth The District recycled 100% during the 20-years of mixed waste processing. Fact Nearly half of the inbound MSW went directly to the landfill, and of the waste processed, recyclables recovery volumes were as low as 6%, or 3% overall. Diversion percentages were bolstered by Class I composting operations, which included Class IV bulking materials, OEPA credits for evaporation, and the residuals deposited in the landfill whether overs or as Alternate Daily Cover (ADC).
MYTH BUSTERS Myth The District complied with the Access Demonstration Goal of the OEPA as all MSW was processed at the District Facility. Fact Residential and Commercial MSW were not tracked separately, and the recyclables recovered from processed materials included large volumes of commercial material, drop-off recyclables, and glass from the District s igloos. The appropriate denominator in the Percent (%) Recovery calculation (13.5% recovered materials to demonstrate 90% access, or 15% recovered materials to demonstrate 100% access) is the total tons of inbound materials that cross the scales, not the tons of materials processed.
MYTH BUSTERS MYTH BUSTERS Myth Mixed Waste Processing will replace the County-Wide Single Stream Recycling Bin Program. Fact The bin program is the cornerstone of the District s OEPA approved Solid Waste Management Plan. The program continues to grow, is adjustable, is complimentary, and legitimately demonstrates > 100% compliance with the OEPA Access Goal. Mixed Waste Processing is a complimentary service, as is subscription and non-subscription curbside recycling in the SOAP Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan.
MYTH BUSTERS Myth The District controls the rates charged by rubbish haulers in the County, e.g. The District stopped mixed waste processing and dropped their fees, but my bill hasn t changed. Fact The District has reduced tipping fees from $61/ton in January 2015 to the current $42/ton = a $19/ton reduction (31% reduction). Several communities bid for sanitation services, and competitive bid results should demonstrate reductions, i.e. Montville Township; or existing contracts can recognize a reduction, i.e. Lodi, Brunswick. In a subscription scenario, the customer is responsible to shop and contract with the recycling and trash hauler directly.
SUM OF ALLPARTS COVERAGE Cities, Villages Townships Medina County SWD Subscription No Curbside Recycling Single-Stream Bin Program Curbside Recycling Curbside Recycling Commercial MWP Consortium Bid Engineered Fuel Legitimate Recycling Facilities (60% Recovery) Yard Waste Non-Subscription HHW Curbside Recycling TTD
