serdc 120: a new effort january 23, 2014. serdc sponsor level members 2

SERDC 120: A New EffortJanuary 23, 2014

SERDC SPONSOR LEVEL MEMBERS

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SERDC MissionThe mission of the Corporation is to unite industry professionals, organizations, government agencies and individuals engaged in the business of recycling; to foster communications amongst those groups; to promote sustainable recycling programs; and, to coordinate education and public awareness activities related to recycling.

Paper and Packaging SymposiumAtlanta, December 10 – 11, 2014

• Call for action– Flat recovery rates– Public and corporate goals set– Increasing packaging costs– Possible legislative action

Task Statement: What we are working doing in this effort.

SERDC 120 was initiated

Task Statement

Engage industry in voluntary public/private partnerships

to make strategic, one-time, leveraged investments that sustain higher levels of recovery

through the adoption of proven best practices in municipal recycling programs.

Who’s on Board: Investors

Additional recruitment is continuing to take place.

Who’s on Board: Participants

Additional recruitment is continuing to take place.

SERDC Members Supporting 120

• Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)

• Alcoa• American Chemistry Council• American Forest & Paper Association• Caraustar• Carton Council• Coca-Cola Recycling• Curbside Value Partnership• Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)• Glass Packaging Institute • KW Plastics• Mississippi Department of

Environmental Quality (MDEQ)• NAPCOR

• Pepsico

• Publix• Reclay StewardEdge• ReCommunity• Recycling Management Resources• RRS• Sonoco Recycling• South Carolina Commerce• South Carolina Department of Health

& Environmental Control (DHEC)• Strategic Materials• Tennessee Department of

Environment and Conservation (TDEC)

• Umicore

Project Goals

Goals for 120 Days

• Assess partner assets/goals• Put established and agreed upon guidelines for

best practices against selected cities to develop task list

• Establish a projected spend & funding approach • Develop leadership support• End 120 days with a MOU/LOI, budget, and

calendar

City Specific Approaches

Healthy Recovery

Gap Analysis Creates Task List

Gap Analysis Creates Task List

Full bars means that component is fully maximized.

Gap Analysis Creates Task List

Full bars means that component is fully maximized. Not on our task list

Gap Analysis Creates Task List

Fewer bars means there is the activity is under engaged.

Gap Analysis Creates Task List

Fewer bars means there is the activity is under engaged.

Consider for our task list

Possible Cities Evaluations

Jacksonville

St Petersburg

Winston Salem

Columbia

Richmond

Atlanta

Knoxville

Memphis

Little Rock

Chattanooga

Louisville

Mobile

Birmingham

Jackson

Huntsville

Possible Cities Evaluations

Jacksonville

St Petersburg

Winston Salem

Columbia

Richmond

Atlanta

Knoxville

Memphis

Little Rock

Chattanooga

Louisville

Mobile

Birmingham

Jackson

Huntsville

Using resources wisely:

SERDC 120 State Members are providing

feedback on top 4 largest cities

Columbia, SCCommitted CommunityTransition to carts.

Robust MRF ProcessingStrong MRF, no action needed.

Private/Public PartnershipUse private sector’s investments & need for material to build champions within the public sector.

Strong End MarketsThe Southeast has strong demand for recyclables, no action needed.

Supportive PolicyWork with state legislation to pass supportive policy (possible landfill ban on containers).

Thoughtful OutreachGood state level outreach. Program changes call for communications push on local level.

Example 1: Low level effort

Mobile, ALCommitted CommunityNeeds curbside collection and roll carts. Hub and spoke would support surrounding communities.

Robust MRF ProcessingCurrently has no MRF.

Private/Public PartnershipExcellent grant structure from ADEM.

Strong End MarketsThe Southeast has strong demand for recyclables, no action needed.

Supportive PolicyWork with state legislation to pass supportive policy (possible landfill ban on containers).

Thoughtful OutreachState level: school recycling challenge. Needs strong local outreach.

Example 2: High level effort

What’s Next Expectations

Develop governance procedureEvaluate and select potential citiesDevelop budget

Agree upon parameters for participationSet time lineDevelop MOUs or LOIs

Executive Directorwill.sagar@serdc.org(828) 507-0123

Will Sagar www.serdc.org/120