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Home My WebLink About06 SOLID WASTE REPORTm ~- a-_~ AGENDA R~PC)RT Reveweldm .~ y~, ~ E ~~~ ~ r~~~ City Manager ~~ Finance Director MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2012 TO: JEFFREY C. PARKER, CITY MANAGER FROM: DOUGLAS S. STACK, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: 2011 ANNUAL SOLID WASTE PROGRAM REPORT SUMMARY Staff has completed a review of CR&R's 2011 annual report and is providing a summary report of the City's solid waste program to the City Council. CR&R has exceeded the 50% waste diversion requirement in the Franchise Agreement and staff will continue to work with CR&R to comply with AB 341 program requirements by increasing the effectiveness of the multifamily and commercial waste diversion programs. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. DISCUSSION The City's solid waste program primarily consists of managing the solid waste Franchise Agreement with CR&R, Inc. and insuring compliance with state regulatory requirements. The City's Franchise Agreement with CR&R, which was awarded in 2007, specifies programs that emphasize source separation as the first priority for residential, multifamily, commercial and roll off services. The Franchise Agreement also contains provisions requiring that the hauler divert from landfills or recycle at least 50% of the waste that they collect in order to comply with state law. The City has also extended the 50% diversion requirement to each of the service categories listed below. Staff has verified that CR&R achieved all of the Franchise Agreement objectives for waste diversion in 2011. The 2011 solid waste diversion rates are summarized below and in a more detailed format in the attached 2011 report from CR&R. Service Category Tons Tons Tons Waste Diversion Collected Landfilled Recycled Rate Single Family 20.893 9,728 11,165 53% Multi Family 14.130 6.334 7.796 55'~:~ Commercial 22,347 10786 11,562 52`%~ Comm'I & C&D Roll Oft __ ~ 9.132 _ 3434 5.648 62`7, Total __ 66,502 _ 30,332 36,171 54% 2011 Solid Waste Report February 21, 2012 Page 2 The total volume of waste collected by CR&R decreased by approximately 700 tons from 2010 to 2011 and CR&R's total waste diversion rate decreased slightly from 56% in 2010 to 54% in 2011 Staff and CR&R. This diversion rate exceeds CR&R's Franchise Agreement requirements. CR&R single family diversion rate decreased slightly in 2011. These results can be attributed to a very slight increase in overall residential waste production. CR&R and staff will continue to adjust outreach efforts make residents aware of the single family recycling program. Multifamily waste collection decreased by almost 1,400 tons in 2011. Unfortunately, recycled tonnage also dropped by almost 1,000 tons and, consequently, the multifamily diversion rate dropped from 56% in 2010 to 55%. Source separation of waste and recyclables can be very difficult for many multifamily complexes due to physical space limitations and tenant participation issues. Multifamily recycling goals have been achieved by implementing source separation at those locations that have the physical space to accommodate recycling bins and then processing other non source separated waste materials through CR&R's material recovery facilities. In late 2011, staff and CR&R initiated a new effort to be more proactive in establishing source separation at multifamily locations. As discussed below in the 2012 program issues, this effort is part of a broader strategy by staff and CR&R to comply with the AB 341 program mandates. CR&R recycled 52% of commercial waste in 2011; a decrease of 5% from 2010. Part of this is due to an approximately 1,300 tons increase in commercial waste collected. As is the case with multifamily accounts, source separation of waste and recyclables remains the preferable method to achieve program goals for commercial customers. A notable trend that has become more prominent in recent years in this service sector is commercial customers increased use of non franchise haulers to collect recyclable materials and "back hauling" high value recyclables back to the source or to a material buyer. While these practices are legal under state law, the services tend to undermine CR&R's program efforts and their diversion rates. Nevertheless, staff and CR&R will emphasize this diversion program in 2012 as part of the AB 341 compliance effort. High volume roll off bins are utilized by construction and commercial producers for either short term or long term use. 62% of the waste collected from these customers was recycled by CR&R in 2011 representing a 6% increase over 2010. Because this is a service category where many illegal waste haulers are attempting to provide service in the City, staff and CR&R actively enforce the City Code requirement for Franchise Agreement exclusivity. Staff's enforcement of the City's Construction and Demolition Debris Ordinance also contributes greatly to the success of this program. 2011 Program Accomplishments 2010 Annual Report to CalRecvcle In September of 2011, CalRecycle staff completed its review of the City's 2010 annual solid waste report and determined that the City is in full compliance with state program requirements for the 2010 calendar year. The 2011 annual report to CalRecycle will be due in August of 2012 CalRecvcle WRAP The Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) is an annual program to recognize California businesses that have made outstanding efforts to reduce the waste that goes to our landfills. After a detailed review of their waste management efforts, four Tustin businesses have been recognized by CalRecycle as 2011 winners. The 2011 winners are Home Depot, Vestar Property Management, Victory Foam, and Ricoh Electronics, Inc. Staff will coordinate with the winners to attend a future City Council meeting to receive formal recognition by the CitX S:\City Council Items\2012 Council ItemsWnnual Solid Waste Contract Status Report - 2011.docx 2011 Solid Waste Report February 21, 2012 Page 3 Focus on Commercial and Multifamily Program In November of 2011, the City and CR&R initiated a new focused effort to increase commercial and multifamily participation in the City's recycling programs. The program includes a proactive, direct and sustained approach to tailor cost effective recycling programs for each customer. Food Waste Program A County funded pilot food waste recycling program was implemented in CR&R cities beginning in April of 2010. The grant program was concluded in November of 2011 but CR&R has agreed to continue and attempt to expand the program. Tustin businesses participating in the program include Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Q, the Tustin Ranch Golf Club clubhouse, Ruby's Diner and Rutabegorz Restaurant. In 2011, 229 tons of food waste was collected in Tustin and processed at the California Bio-Mass, Inc. facility in Thermal, California. Abandoned Items Collection The Cade Enforcement Division in the Community Development Department coordinates the collection of abandoned bulky items in the City. In 2011, 650 large abandoned trash items reported to and collected by CR&R and an additional 104 items removed by Code Enforcement. This is about a 33% increase from the 506 items in 2010 Battery and Fluorescent Light Collection Program The City and CR&R have established ten battery and fluorescent light collection locations throughout the city. In 2011, this program resulted in the monthly collection of 640 pounds of batteries, and 600 compact fluorescent lights. All collected materials are sent to specialty contractors for proper processing. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event The second annual household hazardous waste collection event was conducted by CR&R on November 12, 2011 at the Main Street Water Facility parking lot. Approximately 250 vehicles delivered a total 15,045 lbs. of materials to CR&R during the one day event. All materials were immediately removed from the site and processed in accordance with state and federal requirements. Composted Yard Waste Mulch Distribution Event CR&R is required to conduct composted two yard waste distribution events each year. These very popular events have been conducted at the Main Street Water Facility and are only open to City residents. On April 30, 2011, CR&R distributed 1,470 bags of composted yard waste and another 1,540 bags were distributed on September 24th. In 2012, the spring event is scheduled for April 21St to coincide with Earth Day. The fall 2012 distribution event has not yet been scheduled. 2012 Program issues AB341 Waste Diversion Reauirements AB 341 was signed by the Governor in October of 2011 and requires certain commercial and multifamily customers to participate in the City's recycling programs by July 1, 2012 and makes a legislative declaration that it is the policy goal of the State that not less than 75% of solid waste generated annually be source reduced, recycled, or composted by the year 2020. In anticipation of the AB 341 requirements, the City and CR&R have implemented an expanded and sustained effort to target commercial and multifamily customers for participation in the City's source separation recycling programs. The current emphasis is to work with multifamily customers S:1City Council Items~2012 Council ItemsWnnual Solid Waste Contract Status Report - 2011.docx 2011 Solid Waste Report February 21, 2012 Page 4 to develop specific recycling programs for each property. The emphasis will then shift to the expansion of commercial customer's participation in the recycling programs. In conjunction with the commercial recycling program expansion, CR&R has voluntarily agreed to continue the pilot food waste diversion program and expand the participation beyond the five customers permitted by the County of Orange grant program. The City and CR&R will continue to evaluate the waste diversion performance and economics of the food waste diversion program to determine its long term viability. Annual Rate Adjustment Pursuant to the Franchise Agreement with the City, CR&R is entitled to rate adjustments reflecting increased County of Orange landfill fees, producer price index adjustments for vehicles and operations and a one percent performance bonus for achieving the City's 50% waste diversion requirement. CR&R will be submitting its annual rate adjustment request to the City in March and required legal notices will be mailed to customers in either early April or May. Pursuant to Proposition 218, City Council action is not required each year because the automatic rate adjustment methodology was approved by the City Council in July of 2009. The next required Proposition 218 hearing for solid waste rates will be in the spring of 2014. { Dqugl~s S. Stack, P.E. Dirc,~or ~ Public Works/City Engineer Joe Meyers, Administrative Services Manager Public Works Department Attachment: 2011 Program Summary report S:1City Council Items~2012 Council Items~Annual Solid Waste Contract Status Report - 2011.docx Attachment O Calculation Analysis ~ Tntic nicpnc~n RESIDENTIAL Res Subtotal SFH Curbside MSW 8,180,32 SFH Clean MRF Rec clip Residue 1,376.8, Bulk Pick-up Reside 16 7 ~ 9,727.91 MULTI-FAMILY MF Subtotal Dirt MRF Residue 6,113.27 MF Landfill 216.00 6,334.27 COMMERCIAL Commercial Subtotal A Route Residue 7,533.03 B Route 3,252.6? 10,785.65 ROLL OFF Roll off Subtotal C&D Residue gg4.; Commercial Compactor Residue 2,589.'5 3,483.68 TRANSFORMATION Transformation Subtotal Transformation Residue 0.00 0.00 TOTAL DISPOSED 30,331e51 RESIDENTIAL SFH Curbside MSW__ SFH~Curbside GW ~- -~ -~- SFH Curbside Rec cle SFH Rec cle Residue Bulk P!U Bulk Residue E-waste White Goods SFH Black Trash Barrel CRT MRF SFH SERRF Tons MULTI-FAMILY MF Rec cle MF A Route Rec cle MF Greenwaste MF Landfill MF A Rte Residue MF SERRF Tons RESIDENTIAL: OVERALL (SFH + MF) COMMERCIAL Com Rec cle Com A Route Rec cle Com A Route Landfill Com B Route Com Greenwaste Com Rte SERRF Tons Food Waste Program 'ROLL OFF ~C&D Recycled C&D Landfill C&D Roll-off Recycled Gom Rolloff Recycle Com Rolloff Residue Com Rolloff SERRF Tons TOTAL COLLECTED Attachment O Disposal Percentage Attachment O Diversion Percent TONS COLLECTED -- Res Subtotal Res Div 8,183.32 5,900.86 3, 398.79 1,376.87 273.67 167.72 15.56 15.36 883.53 677.51 541.28 7,110.89 143.35 216.00 6,118.27 0.00 1, 030.13 9,542.23 7,533.03 3.252.62 677.23 229.10 080.45 894.33 0.00 463.85 589.35 103.92 22,347.16 _ 51.74% off Subtotal Roll off Div 9,131.90 61.85% 66,502.04 46 e 20,893.19 ~ 53.44% MF Subtotal MF Div 14,129.79 55.17% 35,022.98 54.14% Commercial Subtotal Com Div Summary Report Attachment O Calculatons 54%~ YEAR-TO-DATE Page 1 of 1