Automated Solid Waste Collection

Franklin Department of Public Works

January 20th, 2010

System Automation

2 Carts per household (65 Gallons each)– 1 for Recycling– 1 for Trash

No charge for carts Pickup schedule will remain the same (Initially)

Curbside yard waste pickup will remain (6x per year) Curbside holiday tree pickup will remain (1x per year)

Curbside pickup of one bulky item per week (via call-in)

Residents can still Opt-Out (designate an alternate hauler) Additional fees for CRT monitors and TVs, large metal

items and appliances remain

Single Stream Recycling

One cart for all recycling No need to separate recyclables Additional recyclable materials No more leaking containers Recycling carts are distinguished

by a yellow lid

Added Benefits of System Automation

Lifetime maintenance for carts– No additional Cost ($10 per year value)

– No need to purchase trash cans in the future ($15 - $70 a piece)

Improved customer service– With the addition of cart RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), we

are able to monitor the pickup times and verify collection.

Improved service during inclement weather Clean & Neat

– Standardization of carts and collection– Reduced roadside litter from, weather, malfunctioning

containers, poor curbside procedures

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High Use Options

Additional trash and recycling cart service is available– Recycling cart $75 per year– Trash cart $150 per year

Overflow Stickers are available– $3 per sticker (available at DPW and Town Hall)

Estimated Savings over Current System

Curbside Trash & Recycling

11-20%

Municipal Buildings 42%

Schools 55%

Reasons for Savings

Automation – enables reduced collection costs Increased Recycling Rates

– Reduced cost per ton

Eliminates imported trash Eliminates Opt-Out issues, excess trash and

non-paying residents Reduced water weight of trash

Municipal and School Savings

Improved Cost Control– Priced per cart– Increased Recycling = Increased Savings– Lower Cost per Cart Pickup - $0.95 vs. $8

Current and Proposed Costs

Item Curbside FY 2010 Curbside Proposed

Fee* $ 244.00 $ 220.00

Extra Trash Cart Annual Fee N/A $ 150.00

Extra Recycling Cart Annual Fee N/A $ 75.00

Overflow Bag N/A $ 3.00

TV up to 25" $ 25.00 $ 25.00

TV 26" and up $ 25.00 $ 35.00

Freon Appliance $ 25.00 $ 30.00

Appliance $ 25.00 $ 25.00

Grills small (table top) Free Free

Grills large $ 25.00 $ 25.00

Sofa/large item Free Free

Chair/Table smaller item Free Free

Microwave Small (counter top) Free Free

Microwave Large $ 25.00 $ 25.00

Large Rigid Plastic Free Free

* Applies current surplus for FY 2011, 2012

Where do we go from here?

Contract with a qualified hauling company– Vertical Integration for improved service, price and

customer service

Purchase and distribute trash and recycling carts– Cost is amortized over 5 years– Maintenance, RFID and Interest included

Automated Single-Stream Collection is successfully operating in

Billerica, Tyngsboro, Holden, Mansfield, Burlington, Tewksbury, Lowell, Norwood, Dedham, North Attleboro, Hubbardston, Fall

River, Newburyport, Newton, Amesbury, Easton, Attleboro, Boston, Woonsocket, Warwick, Middletown