arvin recycling programs presented by: analysis planning solutions
TRANSCRIPT
Arvin At a GlanceArvin At a Glance
Southern Most City in San Joaquin ValleySouthern Most City in San Joaquin ValleyAgricultural CommunityAgricultural Community3 Square Miles3 Square Miles14,400 Population (undercounted)14,400 Population (undercounted)Over 85% HispanicOver 85% HispanicMigrant PopulationMigrant PopulationLanguage IssuesLanguage IssuesPer Capita IncomePer Capita Income
Budget Shortfall Caused DelaysBudget Shortfall Caused Delays
Little money to implement new programsLittle money to implement new programs
Staff lay offs in public works departmentStaff lay offs in public works department
Canceled agreement with waste Canceled agreement with waste management consultantmanagement consultant
Partnership with MountainsidePartnership with Mountainside
City placed more recycling responsibility on its City placed more recycling responsibility on its franchise haulerfranchise hauler
Mountainside Disposal and the City have been Mountainside Disposal and the City have been working together to complete the Local working together to complete the Local Assistance PlanAssistance Plan
Mountainside and Arvin are now negotiating to Mountainside and Arvin are now negotiating to make the recycling programs permanentmake the recycling programs permanent
Local Assistance PlanLocal Assistance Plan
1) Construction & Demo Debris Recycling1) Construction & Demo Debris Recycling
2) Mandatory Residential Curbside2) Mandatory Residential Curbside
3) Mandatory Residential Greenwaste3) Mandatory Residential Greenwaste
4) Waste Audits for Large Generators4) Waste Audits for Large Generators
5) Expand Recycling for Businesses & Schools5) Expand Recycling for Businesses & Schools
Local Assistance PlanLocal Assistance Plan
6) Commercial Greenwaste Program6) Commercial Greenwaste Program
7) Expand Education and Outreach7) Expand Education and Outreach
8) Recycled Content Procurement8) Recycled Content Procurement
9) Reports and Documentation9) Reports and Documentation
10) Review Status of Diversion and Programs10) Review Status of Diversion and Programs
Local Assistance PlanLocal Assistance PlanHas Been CompletedHas Been Completed
Please refer to page 1-4 in staff reportPlease refer to page 1-4 in staff report
Item 1 - C&D Ordinance enforcement is Item 1 - C&D Ordinance enforcement is complete as of 11/1/05complete as of 11/1/05
Item 6 – Commercial greenwaste is Item 6 – Commercial greenwaste is complete as of 11/4/05complete as of 11/4/05
Arvin Has Implemented the C&D Arvin Has Implemented the C&D Recycling OrdinanceRecycling Ordinance
Contractor & Public EducationContractor & Public Education
C&D Recycling GuideC&D Recycling Guide
C&D Recycling Plans Are Now Part of C&D Recycling Plans Are Now Part of Plan Check and Building Permit ProcessPlan Check and Building Permit Process
Who Does the Ordinance Affect?Who Does the Ordinance Affect?
Project Value Over $5,000Project Value Over $5,000
Project Larger Than 1,000 Square FeetProject Larger Than 1,000 Square Feet
New ConstructionNew Construction
RemodelRemodel
DemolitionDemolition
What Does the Ordinance Require?What Does the Ordinance Require?
File a C&D Recycling Plan along with the File a C&D Recycling Plan along with the Building Permit ApplicationBuilding Permit Application
Recycle at least 50% of C&D or as much as Recycle at least 50% of C&D or as much as practicalpractical
Keep receipts to prove amount and destinationKeep receipts to prove amount and destination
Report actual C&D recycling to the CityReport actual C&D recycling to the City
C&D Recycling PlanC&D Recycling Plan
For most projects, filling out a one page For most projects, filling out a one page form provided by the City is sufficientform provided by the City is sufficient
For developments with five or more For developments with five or more dwelling units, it is necessary to provide dwelling units, it is necessary to provide space for recycling binsspace for recycling bins
C&D Recycling Report to CityC&D Recycling Report to City
Applicants need to keep receipts to show Applicants need to keep receipts to show where and how much material was where and how much material was recycledrecycled
Applicants must report the total amount of Applicants must report the total amount of material recycled and where it was material recycled and where it was recycled, before the building permit can be recycled, before the building permit can be finalizedfinalized
Large developments will report monthlyLarge developments will report monthly
C&D Recycling GuideC&D Recycling Guide
Provided to all Building Permit ApplicantsProvided to all Building Permit Applicants
Explains Why C&D Recycling is NeededExplains Why C&D Recycling is Needed
Dozens of Local Recyclers ListedDozens of Local Recyclers Listed
Explains C&D OrdinanceExplains C&D Ordinance
C&D Recycling OptionsC&D Recycling Options
Source Separate & Haul Separated Source Separate & Haul Separated Materials to Various Recycling ProgramsMaterials to Various Recycling Programs
Hire Mountainside Disposal to Haul Mixed Hire Mountainside Disposal to Haul Mixed C&D to Metro Recycling Corp. (MRC)C&D to Metro Recycling Corp. (MRC)– MRC Uses equipment and a conveyor to separate MRC Uses equipment and a conveyor to separate
and recycle mixed C&Dand recycle mixed C&D
Destination FacilitiesDestination FacilitiesFor Source SeparatedFor Source Separated
Wood – City of Bakersfield Composting Wood – City of Bakersfield Composting Bena Landfill Wood Bena Landfill Wood ProgramProgram
Dry Wall – Hondo ChemicalDry Wall – Hondo Chemical
Inerts – Granite ConstructionInerts – Granite Construction
Cardboard – BARC or Smurfit Cardboard – BARC or Smurfit
Metro Recycling CorporationMetro Recycling CorporationC&D Facility Achieves 60% to 70% DiversionC&D Facility Achieves 60% to 70% Diversion
Building Inspector ChecklistBuilding Inspector Checklist
Now has an item to make sure the C&D Now has an item to make sure the C&D Recycling report is on file with the City Recycling report is on file with the City before the building permit can be finalizedbefore the building permit can be finalized
Failure to ComplyFailure to Comply
No Certificate of OccupancyNo Certificate of Occupancy
Potential fine of $500 to $10,000Potential fine of $500 to $10,000
Major Developers RecycleMajor Developers Recycle
Waste audit found all three major developments Waste audit found all three major developments in Arvin already recycled almost all C&Din Arvin already recycled almost all C&D
C&D recycling is happening because it saves C&D recycling is happening because it saves moneymoney
C&D Recycling Ordinance is now being C&D Recycling Ordinance is now being enforced, will facilitate tracking, but not likely to enforced, will facilitate tracking, but not likely to make major improvement in diversionmake major improvement in diversion
Mountainside C&D Waste AuditMountainside C&D Waste Audit
R&O Apartment Complex at Comanche RdR&O Apartment Complex at Comanche Rd
Month of OctoberMonth of October– Tons Generated – 32.1 tonsTons Generated – 32.1 tons– Tons Delivered to MRC - 23.6 tons 70%Tons Delivered to MRC - 23.6 tons 70%– Tons Landfilled - Tons Landfilled - 9.5 tons 9.5 tons
MRC average diversion is 60% to 70%MRC average diversion is 60% to 70%
Net Diversion 44% to 51%Net Diversion 44% to 51%
A-1 Construction CleanupA-1 Construction CleanupWaste AuditWaste Audit
Verified Recyclers Used by A-1Include:Verified Recyclers Used by A-1Include:– Hondo Chemical – Dry wallHondo Chemical – Dry wall– Bakersfield Wood Program at Mt. VernonBakersfield Wood Program at Mt. Vernon– Granite Construction – InertsGranite Construction – Inerts– Cardboard – BARCCardboard – BARC
Could Not Calculate Diversion Rate Because Could Not Calculate Diversion Rate Because Weight Tickets Were Not AvailableWeight Tickets Were Not Available
Trained City StaffTrained City Staff
Training meeting included all building and Training meeting included all building and planning staffplanning staff
Have provided on-going support to Have provided on-going support to building staff as questions have come upbuilding staff as questions have come up
Public OutreachPublic Outreach
Mailed notice to all contractors and building Mailed notice to all contractors and building permit holders that meet criteriapermit holders that meet criteria
Held C&D Ordinance Public Meeting for all Held C&D Ordinance Public Meeting for all contractors and active building permit holderscontractors and active building permit holders
Made public presentation to City CouncilMade public presentation to City Council
Hand delivered copies of ordinance, recycling Hand delivered copies of ordinance, recycling guide, recycling plan form and recycling report to guide, recycling plan form and recycling report to all active building permit holders that did not all active building permit holders that did not attend the public meetingattend the public meeting
Item 2Item 2 – Mandatory Residential Curbside – Mandatory Residential Curbside 100% of Homes 100% of Homes
Trash, Curbside Recycling, Greenwaste & Food WasteTrash, Curbside Recycling, Greenwaste & Food Waste
Participation Rate is High in Some Areas, Participation Rate is High in Some Areas, City Wide Participation Rate is 50%City Wide Participation Rate is 50%
Curbside Recycling TonnageCurbside Recycling TonnageResidential & Commercial, Blue and Grey CartsResidential & Commercial, Blue and Grey Carts
YearYear # of # of CartsCarts
TonsTons
RecycledRecycled
PilotPilot 20022002 700700 2323
PilotPilot 20032003 700700 9393
PilotPilot 20042004 700700 106106
MandatoryMandatory 20052005YTDYTD
26522652YTDYTD
281281YTDYTD
Item 3Item 3 - Mandatory Residential - Mandatory Residential GreenwasteGreenwaste
Mandatory Greenwaste Ordinance was Mandatory Greenwaste Ordinance was not adopted until 9/28 not adopted until 9/28
However, automated greenwaste However, automated greenwaste containers have been in place at 100% of containers have been in place at 100% of single family homes since 1997single family homes since 1997
Mailers and flyers as early as 1997Mailers and flyers as early as 1997
Mandatory Residential GreenwasteMandatory Residential Greenwaste
Voluntarily expanded In 2004 to include Voluntarily expanded In 2004 to include food waste in greenwaste containerfood waste in greenwaste container
Mountainside Disposal delivers to CR&RR Mountainside Disposal delivers to CR&RR for Compostingfor Composting
Greenwaste TonnageGreenwaste Tonnage
Year Number Of
Homes TonsDiverted
2000 2,085 1,410
2001 2,180 1,476
2002 2,300 1,520
2003 2,416 2,053
2004 2,577 2,248
Food Program Started in 2003Food Program Started in 2003Increased Tons Diverted/Home by 29%Increased Tons Diverted/Home by 29%
-
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.60
0.70
0.80
0.90
1.00
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Year
To
ns/
Ho
me
Item 4Item 4 – Waste Assessments – Waste Assessments
Many assessments were completed by Many assessments were completed by City’s previous solid waste consultantCity’s previous solid waste consultant
Two large waste generators were not doneTwo large waste generators were not done
Large Volume Generators RecycleLarge Volume Generators Recycle
Waste Audit Results:Waste Audit Results:
Total Waste – 638,920 lbs/yrTotal Waste – 638,920 lbs/yr
Recycled – 460,000 lbs/yrRecycled – 460,000 lbs/yr
Disposed – 177,960 lbs/yrDisposed – 177,960 lbs/yr
Diversion Rate = 72%Diversion Rate = 72%
Large Volume Generators RecycleLarge Volume Generators Recycle
Waste Audit Results:Waste Audit Results:
Total Waste < 5,000,000 lbs/yrTotal Waste < 5,000,000 lbs/yr Recycled < 4,000,000 lbs/yrRecycled < 4,000,000 lbs/yr Disposed – 1,038,000 lbs/yrDisposed – 1,038,000 lbs/yrDiversion Rate = 75%Diversion Rate = 75%
Item 5Item 5 – Mandatory Commercial – Mandatory Commercial RecyclingRecycling
Mandatory Ordinance Was Not Adopted Mandatory Ordinance Was Not Adopted Until 10/18/05Until 10/18/05
However, Mountainside Started a However, Mountainside Started a Commercial Curbside, Cardboard and Commercial Curbside, Cardboard and Paper Program in 2002Paper Program in 2002
Mandatory Commercial RecyclingMandatory Commercial Recycling
Now 100% of Businesses participate in Now 100% of Businesses participate in one or more programs:one or more programs:– Blue CartBlue Cart– Cardboard and Paper (Grey Cart)Cardboard and Paper (Grey Cart)– GreenwasteGreenwaste– Food WasteFood Waste– WoodWood– Other Materials (Many businesses have Other Materials (Many businesses have
unique, in-house programs)unique, in-house programs)
Blue Barrel at County LibraryBlue Barrel at County Library((223 blue carts are at businesses)223 blue carts are at businesses)
Cardboard Recycling At Burger KingCardboard Recycling At Burger King(50 paper and cardboard carts at businesses)(50 paper and cardboard carts at businesses)
Schools RecycleSchools Recycle
Paper and Cardboard Paper and Cardboard Collection BinsCollection Bins
Item 6Item 6 – Alternative Commercial – Alternative Commercial Greenwaste ProgramGreenwaste Program
Greenwaste Collection has been offered to Greenwaste Collection has been offered to all commercial accountsall commercial accounts
Landscapers and Gardeners have been Landscapers and Gardeners have been made aware of recycling optionsmade aware of recycling options
Alternative Commercial Alternative Commercial Greenwaste ProgramGreenwaste Program
List of commercial greenwaste generators List of commercial greenwaste generators has been providedhas been provided
List of recyclers used by commercial List of recyclers used by commercial greenwaste generators has been providedgreenwaste generators has been provided
Item 7Item 7 – Outreach Programs – Outreach Programs
Education is Key to SuccessEducation is Key to Success
On-going ProgramOn-going Program
Language and Cultural IssuesLanguage and Cultural Issues
Large Migrant PopulationLarge Migrant Population
Item 8Item 8 – Recycled Content Procurement – Recycled Content Procurement
Did not provide documentation to CIWMB Did not provide documentation to CIWMB until 9/19/05until 9/19/05
However, Policy was implemented on However, Policy was implemented on _____ and is on-going_____ and is on-going
Item 9Item 9 – Reporting – Reporting
Budget cuts led to loss of City’s solid Budget cuts led to loss of City’s solid waste consultantwaste consultant
No one on staff with expertiseNo one on staff with expertise
Plan to work with a new consultant to Plan to work with a new consultant to prevent delays in futureprevent delays in future
SustainabilitySustainabilityWhat is being done to keep programs in place?What is being done to keep programs in place?
Renegotiating Franchise Agreement Terms:Renegotiating Franchise Agreement Terms:Specific performance measures and Specific performance measures and liquidated damagesliquidated damagesEquitable rates to pay for programsEquitable rates to pay for programsComplete negotiations by January 31, Complete negotiations by January 31, 20052005Rescind notice of cancellation, upon City Rescind notice of cancellation, upon City Council approval of new Franchise Council approval of new Franchise AgreementAgreement
Other ProgramsOther Programs
Arvin has many recycling programs Arvin has many recycling programs beyond those included in the LAPbeyond those included in the LAP
Bulky Waste Collection EventsBulky Waste Collection Events
Air Conditioners & Air Conditioners & Coolers, Bikes, Coolers, Bikes, Dishwashers, Dishwashers, Dryers, Furniture, Dryers, Furniture, Mattresses, Mattresses, Microwaves, Microwaves, Refrigerators, Refrigerators, Sofas, Swing Sofas, Swing Sets, Washers, Sets, Washers, Water Heaters Water Heaters and more. and more.
Contract HaulerContract HaulerRecycling CoordinatorRecycling Coordinator
Mountainside Disposal provides a bilingual Mountainside Disposal provides a bilingual recycling coordinator who works with Arvin recycling coordinator who works with Arvin businesses and residents to encourage businesses and residents to encourage recycling and answer questionsrecycling and answer questions
City Residents Use County City Residents Use County ProgramsPrograms
TiresTires
White Goods & MetalsWhite Goods & Metals
Electronic WasteElectronic Waste
Wood and BranchesWood and Branches
Grass and LeavesGrass and Leaves
Inert Materials (concrete, bricks, etc.)Inert Materials (concrete, bricks, etc.)
Household Hazardous Waste FacilityHousehold Hazardous Waste Facility
How Does Arvin Compare?How Does Arvin Compare?
More Recycling Options Than Most Other More Recycling Options Than Most Other Cities in Kern CountyCities in Kern County
More Mandatory Programs Than Any More Mandatory Programs Than Any Other City in Kern CountyOther City in Kern County
Lowest Diversion Rate In Kern CountyLowest Diversion Rate In Kern County
Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?
Base Year Disposal Accounting May Have Base Year Disposal Accounting May Have Been FlawedBeen Flawed– Kern landfills did not have scales in 1990Kern landfills did not have scales in 1990– Estimated weights were not very accurateEstimated weights were not very accurate– Large waste generators may not have been Large waste generators may not have been
allocated to the proper jurisdictionallocated to the proper jurisdiction
Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?
Arvin’s Population is Under CountedArvin’s Population is Under Counted– Officially 14,150Officially 14,150– Minority populations or monolingual, non-Minority populations or monolingual, non-
English speaking populations are often under English speaking populations are often under counted by Censuscounted by Census
– Migrant populations are undercountedMigrant populations are undercounted– Water Treatment Plant data suggests a Water Treatment Plant data suggests a
population over 18,000population over 18,000– Waste Disposal data suggests higher number Waste Disposal data suggests higher number
of people per home than census dataof people per home than census data
Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?
Side Loader Packer Truck Tonnage in July 2004Side Loader Packer Truck Tonnage in July 2004
TonsTons
DisposedDisposed HomesHomes
Pounds/Pounds/
HomeHome
BakersfieldBakersfield 35,61735,617 3,3023,302 185185
ArvinArvin 2,5772,577 426426 33033078% 78% MoreMore
Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?
Taxable Sales Occur in Bakersfield, While Taxable Sales Occur in Bakersfield, While Disposal Occurs in ArvinDisposal Occurs in Arvin– Limited retail in ArvinLimited retail in Arvin– Costco, Walmart, Malls, etc are only 20 miles Costco, Walmart, Malls, etc are only 20 miles
away in Bakersfieldaway in Bakersfield
Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?
Language & Cultural IssuesLanguage & Cultural Issues
– All outreach programs are in Spanish and All outreach programs are in Spanish and EnglishEnglish
– An estimated 1,500 people speak MexticoAn estimated 1,500 people speak Mextico
Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?
NOT an appeal to reduce programsNOT an appeal to reduce programs
This IS an appeal to consider important This IS an appeal to consider important factors not fully under Arvin’s controlfactors not fully under Arvin’s control
Further study is neededFurther study is needed