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Proposed Changes
Tulsa’s (Integrated) Solid Waste System
Tulsa City Council Public Hearing
February 8, 2012
Outline
• Why Bid the Service?
• Why Change the Service?
• What is Broken in Our Current System?
• Creating Options for All Customers
• The Bid Package
• Bid Results
• Questions
Why Bid the Service?
• The contract with TRI ends June 30, 2012. According to
Oklahoma state law, the services must be competitively bid.
• TARE has bid the following contracts: • 1998 – Secondary disposal • 1999, 2010 – Recycling collection • 2009 – Recovery of Energy
• Contract with TRI amended 11 times: 2007, 2005, 1994*, 1987, 1986, 1983, 1982, 1981 (3), 1979
* In 1994, Ninth Amendment was a 2-year contract, with two (2) five-year extensions and two (2) three-year extensions
Why Change the Service?
• Two separate services: 20% of customers have once-a-week,
80% have twice-a-week.
• Both services report >93% satisfaction.
• Review of best practices nationwide – Can TARE provide a more responsible set of collection services?
• Respond to customer requests for a system and rate consistent with trash generation (use); low generators currently subsidize large generators.
• Uniform collection service, options and provider.
• Increase in curbside recycling subscribers (13.6%).
Why Change the Service?
• Minimize future cost increases.
• “I want to keep my hauler.” • There are three local collection bidders, including two by
members of TRI (TRI and NeW Solutions) and American Waste.
• There is no guarantee that a customer will keep their TRI member hauler, if TRI were to win the bid and restructure their routing system.
• There are a number of customers who want a new TRI hauler or their previous TRI hauler.
What is Broken?
• Unlimited refuse.
• Everyone pays the same regardless of generation (e.g. Those who recycle generate less trash but pay $2 more per month to recycle).
• Low-generator classification.
• Fragmented and unbalanced route system for TRI.
• Collection vehicles.
• Negotiated price for unacceptable items.
• Different levels of service – City/TRI and by 38 member haulers of TRI.
Creating Options for Customers
• Regardless of trash generation volume, options exist for all residential solid waste to be removed.
• Low-generator replaced with pay-as-you-throw.
• Larger recycling component to reduce disposal costs and generate rebate back to city.
• Carts preferred over bags for pay-as-you-throw for refuse and absolutely needed for recycling.
• Backyard, extended backyard and elderly disabled classifications for customers will continue.
• Bulky waste, neighborhood dumpster program to continue.
The Bid Forms
• Volume based program, or pay-as-you-throw.
• Three cart sizes for refuse: 35-gal, 65-gal, 95-gal
• Pricing for once-a-week, twice-a-week and once-a-week with a opt-in twice-a-week collection.
• Pricing for base rate, cart rate, extra cart, and extra bag or sticker.
• Pricing for disposal on separate form.
• Pricing for recycling processing on separate form.
The Bid Package
Recycling and Refuse Collection
Ø One contractor for consistency. Ø Ten year contract with TARE approval of two 2-year
renewals. Ø Greater customer care with GPS on trucks, RFID on
carts, and stronger penalty language. Ø CNG trucks – Tulsa almost in non-attainment for
exceeding ozone standard; return on investment for trucks expected in 2 years.
The Bid Package
Recycling Processing
Ø Contract length same as collections.
Ø Pricing on market and best price.
Recovery of Energy from Disposal
Ø Contract length same as collections.
Ø Focus on recovery of energy and materials recycling, transportation costs, not just tipping fees alone.
The Bid Package
Green Waste Collection
Ø Not included in bid package – Separate collection by City crews.
Ø Separate pay-per-tag (or pay-per-bag) system with stickers purchased at local stores.
Bulky Waste Collection
Ø Not included in bid package – Separate collection by City crews.
Ø Pay-per-collection, either volume priced or item priced – To be determined.
The Bid Results
• Eight companies, including three local companies, provided
bids for three services or sets of services.
• Six bidders for collection, of which four bidders had very competitive bids.
• One bidder submitted a bid for recycling processing only.
• One bidder submitted a bid for recovery of energy from disposal only.
Tulsa’s Total Waste Generation
Tulsa residents generated 130,000 tons in 2011
130,000 tons ÷ 52 weeks = 2500 tons/week
2500 tons/week x 2000 lbs/ton = 5,000,000 lbs/wk
5,000,000 lbs/wk ÷ 116,400 residences =
43 lbs/customer/week
@ 7 lbs/bag = 6 bags per customer per week
@ 10 lbs/bag = 4.3 bags per customer per week
Note: A 95-gallon cart holds approximately three 30-33 gallon bags.
Tulsa’s Green Waste Generation
• According to a green waste study in Houston, the average bag of green waste weighs 17 lbs.
• Tulsa residents generated 130,000 tons in 2011.
• EPA states 13% of waste stream is green waste, but assume 15% for Tulsa
130,000 tons x 15% = 19,500 tons
19,500 tons x 2000 lbs/ton ÷ 17 lbs/bag =
2,300,000 bags ÷ 116,500 customers =
20 bags per customer per year
Historical Rates
Twice-a-Week Residential Solid Waste Rates
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Refuse Rate
1986 - 2007: Debt Service of Walter B. Hall RRF
$13.44 $14.53
$12.63
Proposed Rates
Service Rate
Residential - Curbside - 95 15.52
Residential - Curbside - 65 14.02
Residential - Curbside - 35 12.52
Residential - Backyard - 95 19.47
Residential - Backyard - 65 17.97
Residential - Backyard - 35 16.47
Proposed Rates
Service Rate
Residential - Ext Backyard - 95 22.47
Residential - Ext Backyard - 65 20.97
Residential - Ext Backyard - 35 19.47
Residential - Curbside - 95 - 2X 20.74
Residential - Backyard - 95 - 2X 28.64
Residential - Ext Backyard - 95-2X 34.64
Proposed Rates
Service Rate
Residential - Curbside - 95 - 2 Carts 17.00
Residential - Backyard - 95 - 2 Carts 20.95
Residential - Ext Backyard - 95 - 2 Carts 23.95
Residential - Low Income/Disabled TBD
Questions
Q: How many and what size carts will I receive?
A: Residents will be issued two 95 gallon carts, one for refuse and one for recycling. Those identified as elderly/disable may opt into a small cart size at the beginning of the program.
Q: Will I be penalized if I choose to change my cart size?
A: During the first six months of the program roll out, a homeowner may make a change request at no additional charge. After six months, a request to increase cart size will include a charge, while a request to decrease cart size will not.
Q: Will a cart fit through a standard 36-in. gate?
A: Yes.
Questions
Q: May I have more than one trash cart?
A: Yes.
Q: If I choose to have an extra cart, do I have to pay extra for the cart?
A: Yes.
Q: Why do I have to pay for green waste and bulky waste?
A: Not everyone uses one or both of these services, so the charge should be reflective of use.
Questions
Q: What if a small cart will work best for my family of two for most of
the year, but we need to throw away more during the holidays?
A: TARE will provide 10 free bag stickers with the cart roll-out. Additional stickers will be available for purchase at convenient outlets.
Q: Will I be able to put yard waste in my wheeled trash cart?
A: Yes.
Q: How long are the carts guaranteed to last under normal use?
A: 10 years.
Questions
Q: Will I be penalized if I don’t recycle?
A: No.
Q: Will there still be an elderly-disabled pickup at a subsidized rate?
A: Yes.
Q: Will be able to put yard waste in my wheeled trash cart?
A: Yes.
Questions
Q: Do I need to use a cart if I generate a very little trash, such as
one small bag?
A: Yes, the cart should remain the primary container to reduce litter, wet trash, heavy trash injuries, animals in trash and confusion for other customers.