serdc 120: a new effort january 23, 2014. serdc sponsor level members 2
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SERDC 120: A New EffortJanuary 23, 2014
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 [email protected](828) 507-0123
Will Sagar www.serdc.org/120