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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONDEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICESDIVISION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICES

FY 2012 COUNTY EXECUTIVE FY 2012 COUNTY EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET

PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION

MARCH 22, 2011MARCH 22, 2011

Prepared for the Solid Waste Advisory CommitteePrepared for the Solid Waste Advisory Committee

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BUDGET OVERVIEWBUDGET OVERVIEW

$106.9 Million$106.9 Million

Personnel Costs: 9.3% or $9.9 millionPersonnel Costs: 9.3% or $9.9 million

Operating Expenses: 90.1% or $96.3 millionOperating Expenses: 90.1% or $96.3 million

Capital Outlay: .6% or $663kCapital Outlay: .6% or $663k

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EXPENDITURESEXPENDITURES

In Millions

$106.9$108.1

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$20

$40

$60

$80

$100

$120

FY11 CC Appr FY12 CE Rec

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WORK YEARSWORK YEARS

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FY11 CC Appr FY12 CE Rec

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PROGRAM CONSOLIDATIONPROGRAM CONSOLIDATION

For FY12 six programs have been consolidated into For FY12 six programs have been consolidated into other existing programsother existing programsThis change was implemented at the request of the This change was implemented at the request of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)Office of Management and Budget (OMB)Streamlining of existing programs into related functional Streamlining of existing programs into related functional areas which will more accurately reflect actual work areas which will more accurately reflect actual work activitiesactivitiesAutomation => AdministrationAutomation => AdministrationRevenue Management & System Evaluation => Revenue Management & System Evaluation => AdministrationAdministrationMixed Paper Recycling => Mixed Paper Recycling => RecyclingRecycling CenterCenterRegulation of Refuse and Recycling Transportation => Regulation of Refuse and Recycling Transportation => Solid Waste Transfer StationSolid Waste Transfer StationWaste Detoxification = > Household and Small Quantity Waste Detoxification = > Household and Small Quantity Household Hazardous MaterialHousehold Hazardous MaterialRefuse Collection => Residential CollectionRefuse Collection => Residential Collection

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ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORTADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT

Increased 12% to $3.33 million (including consolidation)Increased 12% to $3.33 million (including consolidation)For FY12 the Administration program now includes For FY12 the Administration program now includes Automation and Revenue Management & System Automation and Revenue Management & System Evaluation programsEvaluation programsIncrease in Retiree PreIncrease in Retiree Pre--funding requirements (in excess funding requirements (in excess of $300k)of $300k)Provides automation, budget management, management Provides automation, budget management, management analysis, human resource management, contract and analysis, human resource management, contract and procurement management support, administrative procurement management support, administrative program support, and revenue management & system program support, and revenue management & system evaluation.evaluation.

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ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT (cont.)ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT (cont.)

Provides for the overall operation and maintenance of Provides for the overall operation and maintenance of existing computer equipment and the purchase of any new existing computer equipment and the purchase of any new automation equipment, technology, and software: automation equipment, technology, and software:

The division uses databases and computer mapping The division uses databases and computer mapping as management tools, the data is used to provide as management tools, the data is used to provide other internal and external services such as other internal and external services such as collection route maintenance collection route maintenance Update the Paradigm Real time truck scale house Update the Paradigm Real time truck scale house application at the Transfer Station Campus; There application at the Transfer Station Campus; There are 7 truck scales which connect to point of sale are 7 truck scales which connect to point of sale computers computers Develop and support the Oracle database In order to Develop and support the Oracle database In order to collect, maintain, and report on the data collected collect, maintain, and report on the data collected from all the businesses and properties in from all the businesses and properties in Montgomery CountyMontgomery County

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ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT (cont.)ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT (cont.)

Provides ongoing support in implementing the ERP EProvides ongoing support in implementing the ERP E--Oracle Business Solutions: AR, AP, Procurement, GL, Oracle Business Solutions: AR, AP, Procurement, GL, PnGPnG, & Financial Reporting, & Financial Reporting

Provides for managing the enterprise fund business Provides for managing the enterprise fund business processes and supports solid waste policy issues through processes and supports solid waste policy issues through overall system evaluationoverall system evaluation

Provides fiscal management over rate setting process and Provides fiscal management over rate setting process and fund balance analysisfund balance analysis

SystemSystem--wide tonnage, revenue tracking, and forecastingwide tonnage, revenue tracking, and forecasting

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COMMERCIAL RECYCLING & COMMERCIAL RECYCLING & WASTE REDUCTIONWASTE REDUCTION

Decreased 1% to $1.72 million ($664k for Decreased 1% to $1.72 million ($664k for outreach/education)outreach/education)

Decrease due to personnel reallocationDecrease due to personnel reallocation

Provides for mandatory commercial sector recycling and Provides for mandatory commercial sector recycling and waste reductionwaste reduction

Maintain proactive enforcementMaintain proactive enforcement--related actionsrelated actions

Maintain aggressive program of site visitsMaintain aggressive program of site visits

Maintain educational effortsMaintain educational efforts

Continue regulationContinue regulation--related activitiesrelated activities

Continue efforts to translate educational materials into Continue efforts to translate educational materials into other languagesother languages

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DEBT SERVICE DEBT SERVICE –– DISPOSAL FUNDDISPOSAL FUND

Decrease near 0% to $4.01 millionDecrease near 0% to $4.01 million

Pays principal and interest payments for general Pays principal and interest payments for general obligation bonds and revenue bonds used to fund obligation bonds and revenue bonds used to fund construction of Countyconstruction of County--owned solid waste management owned solid waste management facilities (i.e. Recycling Center and Compost Facility, but facilities (i.e. Recycling Center and Compost Facility, but not the Resource Recovery Facility)not the Resource Recovery Facility)

These payment amounts are scheduledThese payment amounts are scheduled

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DICKERSONDICKERSON COMPOST FACILITYCOMPOST FACILITY

Decrease of 34% to $2.82 millionDecrease of 34% to $2.82 millionDue almost entirely to a reduction of Due almost entirely to a reduction of $1.42 million in capital equipment $1.42 million in capital equipment replacementreplacement

Will replace only the scales at Will replace only the scales at BrookvilleBrookville

Decrease of $10K in Operating CostsDecrease of $10K in Operating CostsContinued zero budget allowance for Continued zero budget allowance for backup composting backup composting This program provides for: processing all This program provides for: processing all yard trim received at TS, transportation of yard trim received at TS, transportation of leaves and grass to Dickerson, and leaves and grass to Dickerson, and composting and marketing.composting and marketing.Finished products: Finished products:

LeafgroLeafgro in bulk and bags in bulk and bags ComPROComPRO in bagsin bags

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DICKERSON MASTER PLANDICKERSON MASTER PLANDecrease 38% to $90K Decrease 38% to $90K

Reduced ground water monitoring by $49K (change from 4x to 2x peReduced ground water monitoring by $49K (change from 4x to 2x per year)r year)Reduced other items by $5KReduced other items by $5K

This program implements the Dickerson Area Facilities Master PlaThis program implements the Dickerson Area Facilities Master Plan n

The Plan and identified environmental, community, and operationaThe Plan and identified environmental, community, and operational effects of l effects of the Dickerson area solid waste facilities (i.e. RRF, Compost Facthe Dickerson area solid waste facilities (i.e. RRF, Compost Facility and Site 2 ility and Site 2 Landfill) and sets related policies. Landfill) and sets related policies.

The The ““Dickerson Facilities Master Plan Implementation ScheduleDickerson Facilities Master Plan Implementation Schedule”” includes includes routine Environmental monitoring by the Department of Environmenroutine Environmental monitoring by the Department of Environmental tal Protection (DEP), and also included periodic special studies (e.Protection (DEP), and also included periodic special studies (e.g. ambient air g. ambient air monitoring) which cause the annual budget to fluctuate.monitoring) which cause the annual budget to fluctuate.

Items scheduled per the Master Plan for FY12 include:Items scheduled per the Master Plan for FY12 include:Annual DAFIG support ($3K)Annual DAFIG support ($3K)Update Historic Displays ($4K)Update Historic Displays ($4K)Annual forest maintenance plan implementation ($2K)Annual forest maintenance plan implementation ($2K)Master Plan Update ($5K for outside consultant)Master Plan Update ($5K for outside consultant)

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GUDE LANDFILLGUDE LANDFILL

Operating budget increased 32% to $503k due to advance work neceOperating budget increased 32% to $503k due to advance work necessary for ssary for planning remediation of the siteplanning remediation of the siteA Nature and Extent Study to assess widespread low level groundwA Nature and Extent Study to assess widespread low level groundwater ater contamination and plan remediation for the site was submitted tocontamination and plan remediation for the site was submitted to the Maryland the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) on November 19, 2010 in FY11Department of the Environment (MDE) on November 19, 2010 in FY11. MDE . MDE has requested some further site investigation and analyses. In has requested some further site investigation and analyses. In late FY11 or late FY11 or early FY12 a formal assessment of corrective measures (i.e. remeearly FY12 a formal assessment of corrective measures (i.e. remediation plan) diation plan) will be submitted to MDE for approval. Costs for remediation atwill be submitted to MDE for approval. Costs for remediation at GudeGude will be will be difficult to determine until the corrective measures are evaluatdifficult to determine until the corrective measures are evaluated and a ed and a remediation approach is approved. remediation approach is approved. Encompasses all routine operational functions necessary to maintEncompasses all routine operational functions necessary to maintain the ain the GudeGude Landfill, which closed in 1982Landfill, which closed in 1982Provides for the postProvides for the post--closure operation and maintenance of the landfill gas closure operation and maintenance of the landfill gas collection system, gascollection system, gas--toto--energy facility and flare stationenergy facility and flare stationSite maintenance of the cover, storm water, and erosion/sedimentSite maintenance of the cover, storm water, and erosion/sedimentation control ation control systemssystemsMonitoring (performed by DEP) and maintenance of the landfill gaMonitoring (performed by DEP) and maintenance of the landfill gas and s and groundwater monitoring wellsgroundwater monitoring wellsInfrastructure and equipment maintenanceInfrastructure and equipment maintenance

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Decreased 11% to $1.05 million ($142k for outreach and Decreased 11% to $1.05 million ($142k for outreach and education) due to reduced personnel costseducation) due to reduced personnel costsFor FY12 the Household and Small Quantity Household For FY12 the Household and Small Quantity Household Hazardous Waste program includes Waste Hazardous Waste program includes Waste DetoxificationDetoxificationProvides for the collection and disposal of hazardous Provides for the collection and disposal of hazardous household waste and produces public education ads/ household waste and produces public education ads/ publications concerning the potential dangers of, and publications concerning the potential dangers of, and alternatives to, these products. The dropalternatives to, these products. The drop--off has been off has been open all hours that the Transfer station is open since open all hours that the Transfer station is open since March 1, 2010March 1, 2010Includes the contractorIncludes the contractor--operated dropoperated drop--off at the Transfer off at the Transfer Station and scheduled satellite events; contractor packs Station and scheduled satellite events; contractor packs and ships HHW to U.S. Environmental Protection and ships HHW to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved disposal sitesAgency (EPA) approved disposal sites

HOUSEHOLD & SMALL QUANTITYHOUSEHOLD & SMALL QUANTITY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTEHOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

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HOUSEHOLD & SMALL QUANTITY HOUSEHOLD & SMALL QUANTITY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

(cont.)(cont.)

Waste Detoxification provides assistance to Waste Detoxification provides assistance to businesses that qualify as smallbusinesses that qualify as small--quantity generators quantity generators (SQG) of hazardous waste by providing them an (SQG) of hazardous waste by providing them an economical and environmentally safe disposal optioneconomical and environmentally safe disposal optionCounty just pays an administrative cost. Businesses County just pays an administrative cost. Businesses pay their own disposal costs at a reduced bulk rate pay their own disposal costs at a reduced bulk rate The CountyThe County’’s hazardous waste contractor accepts s hazardous waste contractor accepts SQG waste, and packs and ships material to EPA SQG waste, and packs and ships material to EPA approved disposal sitesapproved disposal sites

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HOUSING & ENVIRONMENTAL HOUSING & ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT PERMIT ENFORCEMENTENFORCEMENT

Budget projections prepared by DEP and Department of Budget projections prepared by DEP and Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA)Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA)Slight decrease less than 1% to $1.09 millionSlight decrease less than 1% to $1.09 millionDecrease due to slightly lower operating costsDecrease due to slightly lower operating costsProvides funds to DHCA to handle:Provides funds to DHCA to handle:

Illegal solid waste dumping activities (DEP) Illegal solid waste dumping activities (DEP) Storage and removal of solid wasteStorage and removal of solid wasteStored inoperable and unregistered vehicles on private Stored inoperable and unregistered vehicles on private propertypropertyImproper screening of dumpstersImproper screening of dumpstersRemoval of dangerous or unsightly trash, perimeter Removal of dangerous or unsightly trash, perimeter grass, and weeds grass, and weeds

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OAKS LANDFILLOAKS LANDFILL

Increased 3.0% to $1.50 million due to increases in contractual Increased 3.0% to $1.50 million due to increases in contractual costs costs

Encompasses all operational functions necessary to maintain the Encompasses all operational functions necessary to maintain the Oaks Oaks Landfill, which closed in 2001, in an environmentally sound and Landfill, which closed in 2001, in an environmentally sound and costcost--effective mannereffective manner

Provides for the postProvides for the post--closure operation and maintenance of the landfill closure operation and maintenance of the landfill gas collection system, gasgas collection system, gas--toto--energy facility and flare stationenergy facility and flare station

Site maintenance of the capping, storm water, and Site maintenance of the capping, storm water, and erosion/sedimentation control systemserosion/sedimentation control systemsMonitoring (performed by DEP) and maintenance of the landfill gaMonitoring (performed by DEP) and maintenance of the landfill gas and s and groundwater monitoring wellsgroundwater monitoring wells

Operation of the Operation of the LeachateLeachate Pretreatment Plant and Pretreatment Plant and leachateleachate haulinghauling

Operation of the Oil/Grit Management FacilityOperation of the Oil/Grit Management Facility

Infrastructure and equipment maintenanceInfrastructure and equipment maintenance

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OUTOUT--OFOF--COUNTY COUNTY REFUSE DISPOSALREFUSE DISPOSAL

Increased 1% to $10.8 millionIncreased 1% to $10.8 million

The small increase despite increasing tonnages is directly relatThe small increase despite increasing tonnages is directly related to efficiencies and ed to efficiencies and cost savings achieved through the ash residue recycling program cost savings achieved through the ash residue recycling program where ash residue where ash residue is used as alternative daily cover and road base at Old Dominionis used as alternative daily cover and road base at Old Dominion and other Republic and other Republic Services landfillsServices landfills

Provides for the rail shipment of ash residue that is designatedProvides for the rail shipment of ash residue that is designated for recycling from the for recycling from the Resource Recovery Facility to the CSX Collier rail yard in PeterResource Recovery Facility to the CSX Collier rail yard in Petersburg, VA. Ash is sburg, VA. Ash is transported by truck from that location to Old Dominion Landfilltransported by truck from that location to Old Dominion Landfill in Henrico County, VA in Henrico County, VA for processing for metals removal and recycling.for processing for metals removal and recycling.

Provides for the shipment of Provides for the shipment of nonprocessiblenonprocessible waste, such as construction material waste, such as construction material and, if necessary, bypass waste, from the Transfer Station to eiand, if necessary, bypass waste, from the Transfer Station to either recycling facilities ther recycling facilities or the contracted landfill, which is still available in Brunswicor the contracted landfill, which is still available in Brunswick County, VA.k County, VA.

Recycling of asphalt, concrete, and dirt, cardboard, metal and Recycling of asphalt, concrete, and dirt, cardboard, metal and lumber. Increase in lumber. Increase in Construction and Demolition recycling achieved due to expanded rConstruction and Demolition recycling achieved due to expanded recycling ecycling operations at the Republic site operations at the Republic site HoneygoHoneygo Run Reclamation. Run Reclamation.

In fiscal year 2010, approximately 154k tons of ash and 22k tonsIn fiscal year 2010, approximately 154k tons of ash and 22k tons of nonof non--processibleprocessiblewaste were transported to the Brunswick Landfill site. 36k tonswaste were transported to the Brunswick Landfill site. 36k tons of rubble were sent to of rubble were sent to HoneygoHoneygo Run Reclamation for recycle processing.Run Reclamation for recycle processing.

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RECYCLING & WASTE REDUCTION RECYCLING & WASTE REDUCTION MULTIMULTI--FAMILY DWELLINGSFAMILY DWELLINGS

Decreased 1% to $798k ($351k for outreach/education)Decreased 1% to $798k ($351k for outreach/education)

Decrease due to personnel reallocationDecrease due to personnel reallocation

Provides for mandatory recycling and waste reduction for multiProvides for mandatory recycling and waste reduction for multi--family family propertiesproperties

Maintain proactive enforcementMaintain proactive enforcement--related actionsrelated actions

Maintain aggressive program of site visitsMaintain aggressive program of site visits

Continue education of property owners, managers and residentsContinue education of property owners, managers and residents

Continue efforts to increase opportunities for onContinue efforts to increase opportunities for on--site recycling in various site recycling in various areas at multiareas at multi--family propertiesfamily properties

Continue to provide recycling bins for distribution and replacemContinue to provide recycling bins for distribution and replacementent

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RECYCLING CENTERRECYCLING CENTER

Total program costs decreased 2.0% to $5.8 millionTotal program costs decreased 2.0% to $5.8 million

For FY12 the Recycling Center program now includes the Mixed For FY12 the Recycling Center program now includes the Mixed Paper programPaper program

Capital costs decreased from 296k to 14k, since only some rollCapital costs decreased from 296k to 14k, since only some roll--off off boxes are planned for replacement in FY12boxes are planned for replacement in FY12

Overall decrease due to reduced schedule for capital outlay Overall decrease due to reduced schedule for capital outlay replacements in FY12replacements in FY12

Provides for the separation, processing, and marketing of Provides for the separation, processing, and marketing of recyclable materialsrecyclable materials

Maintains four 10Maintains four 10--hourhour--perper--day shifts which began FY09day shifts which began FY09

Inbound material in FY11 through February 2011 has averaged Inbound material in FY11 through February 2011 has averaged approximately 106 tons per day and our processing rate has also approximately 106 tons per day and our processing rate has also been approximately 106 tons per daybeen approximately 106 tons per day

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RECYCLING CENTER (cont.)RECYCLING CENTER (cont.)

Mixed Paper Recycling Contract costs increased Mixed Paper Recycling Contract costs increased slightly in accordance with our contractual agreement slightly in accordance with our contractual agreement with Office Paper Systems (OPS) which allows for an with Office Paper Systems (OPS) which allows for an increase of 75% of the Employment Cost Index for increase of 75% of the Employment Cost Index for Goods Producing Industries in the BaltimoreGoods Producing Industries in the Baltimore--Washington Metropolitan AreaWashington Metropolitan AreaProvides for the management, processing, and Provides for the management, processing, and marketing of the Countymarketing of the County’’s residential mixed paper s residential mixed paper recyclingrecycling

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RECYCLING OUTREACHRECYCLING OUTREACH & EDUCATION& EDUCATION

Decreased 2% to $295k ($177k outreach/education)Decreased 2% to $295k ($177k outreach/education)

Decrease due to personnel reallocationDecrease due to personnel reallocation

Provides for comprehensive education about recycling, buying Provides for comprehensive education about recycling, buying recycled products, reuse, composting, and waste reduction acrossrecycled products, reuse, composting, and waste reduction across all all sectorssectors

Quarterly newsletter to civic and community leadersQuarterly newsletter to civic and community leaders

Conduct Earth Day and America Recycles Day eventsConduct Earth Day and America Recycles Day events

Education on most recent expansion of recycling program and itemEducation on most recent expansion of recycling program and items s acceptable for recyclingacceptable for recycling

Continue efforts to increase recycling opportunities during commContinue efforts to increase recycling opportunities during community unity events events

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RESIDENTIAL COLLECTIONRESIDENTIAL COLLECTIONDecreased 3% to $24.79 million Decreased 3% to $24.79 million For FY12 the Residential Collection program now includes both ReFor FY12 the Residential Collection program now includes both Residential sidential Recycling and Refuse CollectionRecycling and Refuse CollectionDecrease due to new contracts with lower fees charged by collectDecrease due to new contracts with lower fees charged by collection ion contractors. All new CNG trucks.contractors. All new CNG trucks.Provides for procuring, administering, and enforcing contracts wProvides for procuring, administering, and enforcing contracts with private ith private haulers for residential recycling collection in haulers for residential recycling collection in SubdistrictsSubdistricts A & B, and respond A & B, and respond to service needs of citizensto service needs of citizens

Contractual obligations:Contractual obligations:–– Cost of living increases to contractors Cost of living increases to contractors –– New homesNew homes–– Fuel costs assumed to be less than last yearFuel costs assumed to be less than last year

Number of Households Served:Number of Households Served:FY11 Estimate: 210,378 (Recycling)FY11 Estimate: 210,378 (Recycling)FY12 Estimate: 210,798 (RecyclingFY12 Estimate: 210,798 (Recycling

FY11 Estimate: 91,102 (Refuse)FY11 Estimate: 91,102 (Refuse)FY12 Estimate: 91,284 (Refuse)FY12 Estimate: 91,284 (Refuse)

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RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITYRESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY & RELATED WASTE TRANSFER& RELATED WASTE TRANSFER

Increase 3% to $43.1 millionIncrease 3% to $43.1 million

Almost entirely due to electricity marketAlmost entirely due to electricity market

Falling marketFalling market

Prices for FY12 locked in January 22, 2011Prices for FY12 locked in January 22, 2011

Indexed contract operating costs Indexed contract operating costs

Scheduled debt service of the Northeast Scheduled debt service of the Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal AuthorityMaryland Waste Disposal Authority

Provides for the operation of the RRF and Provides for the operation of the RRF and related costs at the Transfer Station and related costs at the Transfer Station and transportation between the facilitiestransportation between the facilities

Conduct extensive environmental and Conduct extensive environmental and operational monitoring operational monitoring

No change in projection for tonnage of No change in projection for tonnage of waste processed; budget assumption waste processed; budget assumption remains at 575,000 tons of remains at 575,000 tons of processibleprocessiblewastewaste

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SATELLITE DROPSATELLITE DROP--OFF SITESOFF SITES

Decreased 1% to 224kDecreased 1% to 224k

Slight decrease in chargeback personnel costsSlight decrease in chargeback personnel costs

Hauling costs are part of the Transfer Station budgetHauling costs are part of the Transfer Station budget

Provides for disposal of nonProvides for disposal of non--putrescibleputrescible bulky waste bulky waste (up to 499 lbs.) by County residents at Poolesville (up to 499 lbs.) by County residents at Poolesville Highway Services Depot; weekend hours onlyHighway Services Depot; weekend hours only

Damascus site was closed October 1, 2009Damascus site was closed October 1, 2009

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SITE 2 LANDFILLSITE 2 LANDFILL

Decreased 2% to $159kDecreased 2% to $159kOngoing pond work uses Ongoing pond work uses previous appropriation previous appropriation Rental property maintenance is Rental property maintenance is through the Department of through the Department of General Services (DGS) and General Services (DGS) and charged back as needed charged back as needed Site and barn maintenance by Site and barn maintenance by MESMESDeer Management Program Deer Management Program ––No CostNo Cost

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SOLID WASTESOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATIONTRANSFER STATION

Total program costs decreased 14% to $3.91million due to Total program costs decreased 14% to $3.91million due to anticipated reorganization of contracts to gain efficienciesanticipated reorganization of contracts to gain efficiencies

For FY12 the Transfer Station program now includes the RegulatioFor FY12 the Transfer Station program now includes the Regulation n of Refuse and Recycling Transportation of Refuse and Recycling Transportation

Capital equipment costs increase 3% from 542k to 558kCapital equipment costs increase 3% from 542k to 558k

Provides a receiving, processing, and shipping facility for muniProvides a receiving, processing, and shipping facility for municipal cipal solid waste generated within the Countysolid waste generated within the County

Yard waste is also received, processed, and shipped to the compoYard waste is also received, processed, and shipped to the compost st facility, mulch preserves, or other outletsfacility, mulch preserves, or other outlets

Also handles other recyclable materials such as tires, textiles,Also handles other recyclable materials such as tires, textiles,construction materials, oil, antifreeze, scrap metal, car batterconstruction materials, oil, antifreeze, scrap metal, car batteries, ies, computers, building materials, paper, and commingled materialscomputers, building materials, paper, and commingled materials

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TRANSFER STATION (cont.)TRANSFER STATION (cont.)

Provides for the enforcement of license requirements Provides for the enforcement of license requirements and regulates private residential and commercial waste and regulates private residential and commercial waste haulers, including those that collect and transport refuse haulers, including those that collect and transport refuse or recyclablesor recyclables

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SUPPORT FORSUPPORT FOR RECYCLING VOLUNTEERSRECYCLING VOLUNTEERS

Decreased 19% to $176k ($126k for outreach/education)Decreased 19% to $176k ($126k for outreach/education)Decrease due to personnel reallocationDecrease due to personnel reallocationProvides for the ongoing efforts to interweave and maximize effoProvides for the ongoing efforts to interweave and maximize efforts of rts of volunteers and staff to improve participation in recycling and wvolunteers and staff to improve participation in recycling and waste aste reductionreductionContinue efforts to increase volunteer recruitmentContinue efforts to increase volunteer recruitmentProvide specialized training opportunities and support volunteerProvide specialized training opportunities and support volunteerssSpecially train Specially train ““lead volunteerslead volunteers””Update and provide recruitment materials and volunteer Update and provide recruitment materials and volunteer handbook/information manualhandbook/information manualProduce quarterly Produce quarterly The The RecycletterRecycletter newsletternewsletterPurchase compost bins for distribution to residentsPurchase compost bins for distribution to residents

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WASTE REDUCTIONWASTE REDUCTION

Increased 23% to $245k Increased 23% to $245k

Increase due to personnel reallocationIncrease due to personnel reallocation

Provides for the development of activities to reduce solid wasteProvides for the development of activities to reduce solid wastebefore it enters the waste streambefore it enters the waste stream

Provides contractual support to Provides contractual support to A Wider CircleA Wider Circle for the furniture reuse for the furniture reuse programprogram

Education relative to recovery of computers, televisions, other Education relative to recovery of computers, televisions, other electronics, textiles, bicycles, and construction materials for electronics, textiles, bicycles, and construction materials for reuse or reuse or recyclingrecycling

Translation of materials into other languagesTranslation of materials into other languages

Other education and outreach efforts to encourage waste reductioOther education and outreach efforts to encourage waste reduction n activities at home, work and schoolactivities at home, work and school

Conduct outreach for reuse of nonConduct outreach for reuse of non--hazardous waterhazardous water--based (latex) based (latex) paintspaints

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WASTE SYSTEM PLANNINGWASTE SYSTEM PLANNING

Increase 5% to $299K Increase 5% to $299K

(Includes a 0.35 work(Includes a 0.35 work--year increase due to reyear increase due to re--allocation) allocation)

This program houses planning staff and special studies.This program houses planning staff and special studies.

No special consultant studies planned in FY12.No special consultant studies planned in FY12.

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WASTE REDUCTION OFWASTE REDUCTION OF YARD TRIMYARD TRIM

Maintain level of funding at $152k (100% for outreach/education)Maintain level of funding at $152k (100% for outreach/education)Program efforts focus on management of yard trim at the source Program efforts focus on management of yard trim at the source through through grasscyclinggrasscycling and backyard/onand backyard/on--site compostingsite compostingDevelop instructional video on proper techniques of Develop instructional video on proper techniques of grasscyclinggrasscycling for for residents and lawn care professionalsresidents and lawn care professionalsOneOne--time mailing of time mailing of grasscyclinggrasscycling and composting information to and composting information to residents residents Continue to conduct training (workshop) sessions on Continue to conduct training (workshop) sessions on grasscyclinggrasscycling and and compostingcompostingContinue working with landscape professionals and lawn care servContinue working with landscape professionals and lawn care service ice providersprovidersTranslation of educational materials into other languagesTranslation of educational materials into other languages

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Base IncrementalBase Billing Systems Systems Refuse Leaf

Charge Rate Disposal Benefit Benefit Collection Vacuuming Total FY11 Rates Variance % change($/ton) x (tons/HH)= Charge + Charge + Charge + Charge + Charge = Bill

Code Reference 48-32(a)(1) 48-32(c)(2) 48-8A(b)(2)(A) 48-8A(b)(2)(B) 48-29 48-47SUBDISTRICT A (Refuse Collection District)*

Inside Leaf Vacuuming District 56.00$ 0.870 48.71$ $51.75 $113.30 $70.00 $88.91 $372.67 $372.76 ($0.09) -0.02%Outside Leaf Vacuuming District 56.00$ 0.870 48.71$ $51.75 $113.30 $70.00 $283.76 $283.85 ($0.09) -0.03%Incorporated $51.75 $51.75 $41.43 $10.32 24.91%

SUBDISTRICT B SINGLE-FAMILY**

Incorporated $51.75 $51.75 $41.43 $10.32 24.91%Inside Leaf Vacuuming District

Unincorporated 56.00$ 0.870 48.71$ $51.75 $113.30 $88.91 $302.67 $298.76 $3.91 1.31%Outside Leaf Vacuuming District

Unincorporated 56.00$ 0.870 48.71$ $51.75 $113.30 $213.76 $209.85 $3.91 1.86%

MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL**

Incorporated $13.82 $2.91 $16.73 $16.42 $0.31 1.89% Unincorporated

Outside Leaf Vacuuming District $13.82 $2.91 $16.73 $16.42 $0.31 1.89% Inside Leaf Vacuuming District $13.82 $2.91 $3.83 $20.56 $20.25 $0.31 1.53%

NONRESIDENTIAL - $/2,000 SQ. FT. ***Code Reference Waste Generation Categories

Low $124.39 ($12.68) $111.71 $105.04 $6.67 6.35% Medium Low $373.17 ($38.04) $335.13 $315.12 $20.01 6.35% Medium $621.95 ($63.41) $558.54 $525.18 $33.36 6.35% Medium High $870.73 ($88.77) $781.96 $735.26 $46.70 6.35% High $1,119.51 ($114.13) $1,005.38 $945.34 $60.04 6.35%

Base Solid Waste Charge under Section 48-32(a)(1): (This is known as the "Tipping Fee") $56.00 /disposal ton

Recyclable Materials Acceptance Fees (Section 48-32(a)(2)): Paper and Commingled Containers $0.00 /ton

$0.00 /disposal ton Yard Trim $46.00 /ton $40.00 $6.00 15.00%Waste delivered in open-top roll-off box $66.00 /disposal ton Miscellaneous (48-31(f)): Compost Bins $0.00 each $60.00 $6.00 10.00%* Note: Base Sysem Benefit Charges are set to cover County Base System Costs net of Disposal Charges.** With respect to Base and Incremental System Benefit Charges, this category includes dwellings in buildings of six or fewer households. *** The Nonresidential rate multiplied by the total number of 2,000 square foot units of enclosed area equals the nonresidential charge.

Waste delivered for disposal <500 lb loads in privately owned and operated vehicles or trailers <1,000 capacity per Section 48-32(c)(2):

FY12 APPROVED SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES TO BE COLLECTED VIA REAL PROPERTY ACCOUNT BILLING

OTHER APPROVED FY 12 SOLID WASTE FEES