making the successful single stream leap
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Oviedo successfully moved from 2/1/1 residential collection services in 2009 to 1/1/1 single stream recycling in 2014. These solid waste collection improvements:
» Reduced customer rates & disposal tonnages
» Increased recycling and
» Improved community aesthetics
Changing the habits of the residential customer requires the new program to fit the community
» Desires and
» Resources.
Oviedo phased in collection improvements: » 2008 - 2/1/1 (Traditional garbage cans/recycle bin
collection)
» 2009 Bid -1/1/1 (Once per week Garbage carts provided with unlimited recycling bins)
» 2014 Contract Extended - 1/1/1 (Once per week Garbage with single stream recycle carts)
2/1/1 Collection with residential garbage cans
» Customers with twice per week garbage service perceive it as having a greater volume than once per recycling.
» Garbage cans without lids weight more than garbage collected in carts with lids. (In Florida count on rain to add weight to exposed garbage.)
» Two 18 gallon recycle bins only = 36 gallons of recycle space…. One garbage can.
In 2008 City bid for new residential solid waste services.
» Base Bid - 5yrs 2/1/1 Traditional collection
» Alternative Bid-A 7yrs 1/1/1 cart collection with unlimited bin recycling
» Alternative Bid-B 7yrs 1/1/1 carts and single stream recycling.
Low bid was 1/1/1 cart collection
with unlimited recycling in bins
» The same amount of garbage can be collected one day per week more efficiently than two days per week.
» Carts with lids mitigate garbage odor issues. (Have hauler maintain carts in contract.)
» Unlimited recycling with “free” bins helps customers perceive recycling as equal or greater than 96 gallon cart garbage service.
» Enthusiastic recyclers will use more than 2 bins.
In 2014, the City asked its hauler how it could avoid a rate increase. The hauler’s response was: » Single stream recycling is more efficient
˃ Trucks collect more ˃ Drive collect faster
» Reduces disposal cost for diverted recyclables » Natural gas trucks are more cost effective » Hauler guarantees single stream processing at no cost. » Contractor buys carts for contract extension
Contract change increased service level at reduced collection cost
1/1/1 with single stream recycling:
» Increases recycling ˃ Accommodates bulky recyclables like cardboard
˃ Cart lid helps eliminate odors, meaning less rinsing for residents
» Easier for resident to move to curb
» Reduces litter in neighborhoods
» More efficient to collect ˃ Hauler trucks collect more
˃ Hauler collects faster
City contract provided standard 96 gallon cart with option for duplex and other limited space residential issues.
» 96 Gallon Standard Cart
» 56 Gallon Alternative Cart
» Involve hauler with first line customer education and compliance
» Base contract should address Institutional recycling for city facilities, parks, schools etc.
» Address special needs: ˃ occasional garbage and recycling overage
˃ Bulky items
˃ holiday schedule make-up days
˃ move in and out services…. Rentals
» What is considered the customers average waste and curb
Historical Residential Waste
Collection Program Changes (Per Home annually)
Collection Garbage Recycling % Recycled
2/1/1 1.2 tons 0.1 tons 8%
1/1/1 Recycle Bins 1.0 tons 0.2 tons 16%
1/1/1 Single Stream 0.9 tons 0.3 tons 25% Numbers rounded to nearest tenth
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2013 2014
December Residential Recycling Lbs/Home
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77% Per Home
Recycling Increase
Josef Grusauskas
Utility Manager
City of Oviedo, FL
407-971-5679