plenary city of salem, mayor driscoll
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Mayor Driscoll presents on the City of Salem's efforts to increase waste diversion.TRANSCRIPT
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CITY OF SALEM:HOW WE REDUCED OUR WASTE 35%
Mayor Kimberley Driscoll
City of Salem
MassRecycle R3 conference
April 8, 2014
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Goals
•Reduce solid waste tonnage for
environmental and financial objectives.
•Be open to innovative waste diversion
programs.
•Communicate with residents &
businesses to maximize participation.
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Power of competitive marketplace
• In 2007 bid City’s trash and recycling
contracts for the first time.
• DEP Technical Assistance Grant
• Primarily Senior Staff Selection Committee
• Limit 3 barrels, 35 gallons, 50 lbs.
• Moved to weekly recycling
• Saved over $500,000 annually
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• In 2012, re-bid City’s trash and recycling contracts• DEP technical assistance grant
• Separated disposal from collection and transportation
• Re-bid recycling processing to test waters on single stream
• Bid disposal separately and before collection bid was issued (so collection bidders would know disposal destination)
• Co-bid with Beverly
• Saved $250,000 annually
Power of competitive marketplace
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SAVINGS
Competitive and transparent
procurements have saved the
City $3 million in the last 7 years.
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2008: Created
SalemRecycles
Committee
All-volunteer
committee created
to develop and
implement plan for
recycling
education.
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SalemRecycles
Communication & Outreach
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More Outreach
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And…more communication
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2013: Mandatory Recycling
• DEP grant funds
coordinator for 18 months:• Provides public education
about recycling
• Monitors trash routes to
ensure recycling is set out
• July 1-December 31: diverted
300 tons of solid waste, for
savings of $20,000.
• Estimated savings through
March 2014 of $50,000.
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2014: Curbside Composting Pilot
• ‘Soft’ sell beginning Summer 2013
• Used GoogleDoc to capture sign-ups
• Promoted by press release, social media, neighborhood
associations, mailings, and Park & Rec book.
• By April 2014: 550 households participating
• By December 2014: goal of 1,500 households
• Voluntary program
• Bid collection and transportation
• Paid for out of saving from 2012 solid waste re-bid
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Cart Distribution
• First distribution at Book
Swap
• Opportunity to speak with residents
• Tremendous energy and
enthusiasm
• Great exposure to those who were
not aware of program
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Results
• Since 2007 trash reduced by 35%.
• Since 2009 over 20,000 tons of solid waste diverted.
• Since 2007 taxpayer savings of $750,000 annually.
• Increased understanding and interest in trash reduction
and recycling initiatives.
• Community enthusiasm for recycling for both
environmental and financial benefit of the City.
• Great volunteer effort, with over 40 regular volunteers to
support SalemRecycles.
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In conclusion…….
We recognize that recycling and
waste diversion is not just good for
the planet: it’s also good for our
bottom line.
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Questions