SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT - Simcoe County · 2014-11-07 · to develop a Solid Waste Management Strategy to provide the framework for both short-term and long-term waste disposal options

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORTsimcoe.ca

CONTENTS

1 Summary

2 Introduction

3 Results of Key Initiatives Scheduled for 20113.1 Implement Further Restrictions on Curbside Garbage

3.2 Release New Curbside Collections Request for Proposal

3.3 Develop Uniform Level of Collection Services

3.4 Begin Process to Develop Organics Processing Capacity within the County

3.5 Review Council Position on Waste Export

3.6 Establishment of a Per Capita Waste Reduction Target

3.7 Increased Blue Box Capacity and Expansion of Blue Box Program

3.8 Develop and Promote Re-Use Guide (Recyclelinks)

3.9 Enhance Existing Waste Diversion Depot Program

3.10 Complete a Staffi ng Level Assessment

3.11 Investigation of Existing Public, Open Space and Special Events Recycling

3.12 Progress Towards Diversion Targets

4 General Performance

5 Summary of Projects Scheduled for 2012

AppendicesAppendix A - Implementation ScheduleAppendix B - Summary of 2011 Tasks

How to Reach Us

1

2

44

4

5

5

6

6

7

7

8

8

9

9

10

11

Inside back cover

SUMMARY

In 2009, the County of Simcoe began

to develop a Solid Waste Management

Strategy to provide the framework for

both short-term and long-term waste

disposal options and diversion programs

for the next 20 years. The Strategy was

approved by County Council in June

2010.

Year 1 of the Strategy, 2011, included an

implementation schedule with 49 projects

specifi cally identifi ed for development.

Year 1 of the Strategy centered on

implementing signifi cant changes to

the curbside collection program with

an overall focus on increased diversion

through a variety of initiatives.

Looking forward, year 2 of the Strategy

includes 47 tasks for development during

2012, including work centered on facilities

development for organics processing,

waste and recyclables transfer and

consideration of re-use centre(s).

The Strategy determined a reasonable

diversion target of 71% to be achieved by

2020. As a baseline, the County’s 2010

Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) waste

diversion rate was 58.4%.

The Strategy recommended provision

of an annual report which would outline

the status of tasks recommended in the

previous year and would summarize

the tasks for development during the

following year. This document fulfi lls this

recommendation and will be provided to

County Council, made available on the

County’s website and at various locations

and events throughout the County. Read our Waste Strategy at

wastestrategy.simcoe.ca

1

INTRODUCTION

In 2009, the County of Simcoe retained

Stantec Consulting to undertake

development of a Solid Waste

Management Strategy (Strategy) to

provide the framework of both short-

term and long-term waste disposal and

diversion programs for the next 20 years.

The development process included

the examination of the existing system

and policies, current programs and

data, population and growth. Further,

the Strategy explored combinations

of programs, technologies and

techniques for integration into the

future waste management system while

consideration was given to local needs

and circumstances, potential impacts

to economic, environmental and social

factors. The Strategy was intended to

identify potential solutions and make

recommendations, establish a planning

framework and strategic direction for the

future.

The Strategy was approved by County

Council in June 2010. Each year of the

Strategy is broken down into a series

of projects and tasks; each task and/

or project coming out of the Strategy is

subject to Council approval.

Year 1 of the Strategy, 2011, included an

implementation schedule with 49 projects

specifi cally identifi ed for development.

For a full outline of 2011 projects, see

Appendix A. In addition, there were

many other smaller components of the

Strategy not specifi cally included in the

implementation schedule. Year 1 of

the Strategy centered on implementing

signifi cant changes to the curbside

collection program with an overall focus

on increased diversion.

2

Some of the main tasks outlined for

development in Year 1 were:

• Implement further restrictions on

curbside garbage with a Pay-As-You-

Throw program recommended by the

Strategy

• Release new County wide Request for

Proposal for curbside collection of

garbage, organics and recycling

• Develop a uniform level of collection

services

• Begin process to develop organics

processing capacity within the County

• Review Council position on waste

import/export

• Review the 2010 waste audit results

and determine a realistic per capita

waste reduction target

• Review results of 2010 waste audit

and determine viability of increasing

curbside recycling container capacity

• Enhance existing waste diversion

depot program

• Conduct a staffi ng level assessment

• Complete a review of all re-use

activities in the County

• Investigation of current activities and

determine need for public and open

space recycling program and special

events recycling program, and

• Determine progress towards diversion

targets.

3

INTRODUCTION

RESULTS OF KEY INITIATIVES SCHEDULED FOR 2011

The County continues to work towards

achieving the diversion goals as set out in

the Strategy. A table providing a detailed

summary and status of the 49 tasks

scheduled for implementation in 2011 is

included as Appendix B. The following is

a summary of the status of some of the

main tasks and successfully implemented

programs added in 2011.

Implement Further Restrictions on Curbside Garbage

The Strategy recommended further

restrictions on curbside garbage be

implemented in order for the County

to continue to drive necessary waste

reduction and to increase participation

and capture rates in the blue box and

green bin programs.

The Strategy identifi ed the following

options for consideration:

• Pay-As-You-Throw

• Fixed one bag limit (no optional bag tags)

• Signifi cantly increase bag tag cost

• Bi-weekly curbside garbage collection

• Clear bags for curbside garbage

The option to increase the bag tag cost

was selected. Therefore, the price of a

bag tag for additional garbage over the

one bag per week limit was increased

from $2 each to $3 each effective

January 1, 2012.

Release New Curbside Collections Request for Proposal

The Strategy indicated a single County-

wide collection contract for curbside

collection of garbage, recyclable and

organic materials would facilitate certain

effi ciencies and generally result in lower

service costs. The Curbside Waste

Collection RFP was released in late

November 2011. It will allow proponents

to bid on the County as a whole or in

one or more of its current four collection

zones (North, South, East and West).

4

Develop Uniform Level of Collection

Services

The Strategy recommended the County

transition to a truly uniform level of

collection service, specifi cally with respect

to seasonal areas and special collection

services. The Strategy recommended:

• Provision of a common minimum level

of leaf and yard waste collection

• Provision of Christmas tree collection

across the County

• Phasing out of bulky collections, with

the phasing in of enhanced depot

services and new opportunities for

reuse

• Phasing out of metal collection with the

removal of the tipping fee for metals

County Council considered uniform

collection services, and beginning in spring

2013, a standardized curbside collection

service including uniformity in residential,

seasonal and Industrial, Commercial and

Institutional (IC&I) sectors.

Special collection services will also be

improved and standardized across the

County in the spring of 2013.

Begin Process to Develop Organics

Processing Capacity within the

County


assess development of a Centralized

Composting Facility (CCF) for the long-

term processing of organics. The

Strategy also recommended the County

explore various technology options,

including those that could handle

the addition of more organics to the

program (i.e. pet waste and diapers),

that economies of scale be explored with

the inclusion of the separated cities of

Barrie and Orillia’s materials, and that an

allowance in capacity for the processing

of IC&I materials be considered.

The County retained the services of a

consulting fi rm in late 2011 to aid in

technology and siting assessments for

a CCF as well as to provide assistance

in the development of procurement

documents to source a vendor which are

to occur by Years 5 and 6 of the Strategy.

5


Review Council Position on Waste

Export

secure short-term export opportunities

early in 2012. This short-term solution will

allow the County to preserve its existing

landfi ll space while considering long-term

alternatives for waste management.

Establishment of a Per Capita Waste

Reduction Target


reconsider its existing ‘no waste import/

export’ position in order to allow the

export of a portion of the County’s

garbage to lengthen the lifespan of the

current operating landfi ll sites while

longer-term options for garbage disposal/

processing are explored. In addition,

securing both short-term and long-term

disposal capacity was recommended

so the County would not be dependent

upon a single method or site for disposal.

The short-term vision for garbage

disposal in the County consisted of

two concurrent approaches, being

the continued use and modifi cation of

currently operating landfi lls while pursuing

residual disposal/processing capacity

outside of the County.

The direction with respect to waste

import/export was revisited in 2011 and

the County will begin the process to

The Strategy recommended the

County review results from the 2010

comprehensive waste audit and

determine a realistic per capita waste

reduction target. The Strategy noted

that waste reduction is signifi cantly more

diffi cult to achieve than waste diversion

as it requires a change in attitudes away

from consumerism and a disposable/

convenience culture. Council approved

a minimum 1% annual waste reduction

target in February 2011. As a result, a

number of promotional materials were

developed to encourage waste reduction

among residents such as ‘Watch Your

Wasteline’ tips in the 2011 waste

management calendar and the spring

2011 advertorial, ‘Reduce your Footprint’

re-usable shopping bags, and

an interactive activity in the

Mobile Education Unit

dedicated to making

the best choices at

point of purchase.

6


Increased Blue Box Capacity and

Expansion of Blue Box Program

The Strategy recommended a review of

2010 waste audit results be completed

in order to determine the viability of

increasing recycling container capacity.

The Blue Box Program Enhancement

and Best Practices Assessment Project

states if suffi cient container capacity is

not provided to match the set out volume

and frequency of collection, there is

the potential for additional recyclables

entering the waste stream.

Based on the review of audit participation

data, it was determined that there is

a need for a larger recycling box for

the containers stream. In addition,

signifi cant market development has

occurred recently with respect to some

plastic materials and, as a result, an

expansion to the County’s blue box

program was approved, which will also

require additional blue box capacity. The

expansion of the recycling program will

be implemented concurrent with the

distribution of the larger recycling

boxes in the spring of 2012 such that

Continuous Improvement Fund (CIF)

funding can be attained to offset the cost

of the larger blue boxes.

Develop and Promote Re-Use Guide (Recyclelinks)

The Strategy recommended the

development and promotion of a re-use

guide for County residents. The feasibility

of this recommendation was assessed

and it was concluded that developing

and maintaining an accurate re-use

guide would require a signifi cant amount

of resources to maintain on an ongoing

basis. As an alternative, a new webpage

was developed that would direct County

residents to existing re-use opportunities

through website links. Recyclelinks@

simcoe.ca was launched in September

2011.

7


Enhance Existing Waste Diversion

Depot Program

The Strategy indicated the County’s

diversion depot facilities are well operated

with a broad range of materials being

diverted from disposal. A number of

enhancements were implemented in

2011, including improved accessibility

to Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

services through development of a new

full-time HHW facility located at the West

Gwillimbury Transfer Station Site 16.

The Strategy also recommended the

County initiate a textile collection program in

2011. A report outlining a variety of textile

diversion options was presented to County

Council in March 2011, which resulted in

the implementation of a textile collection

program at each of the County waste

management facilities, which was

offi cially launched on November 1,

2011.

Materials accepted include:

• Reusable clothing

• Shoes (pairs)

• Gently used linens and towels

• Accessories such as hats and handbags

Complete a Staffi ng Level

Assessment

The Strategy recommended a staffi ng

level assessment be conducted for the

Solid Waste Management Department in

order to determine if increased staffi ng

was needed to ensure the effective use

of waste management facilities and

diversion initiatives.

The County retained the services of a

consulting fi rm in late 2011 to conduct

the staffi ng level assessment with results

anticipated in early 2012.

8


Investigation of Existing Public, Open

Space and Special Events Recycling

The Strategy recommended that within

Year 1 or 2 of its implementation, the

County investigate the current level of

both public and open space recycling,

as well as special event diversion and the

need for expansion of current efforts.

The Strategy noted, should the County

determine the development of a County-

wide public open space waste diversion

program is viable, a feasibility study be

completed in partnership with one or

more local member municipalities and

that it occur in Years 3 and 4.

The County will be completing a feasibility

study in 2012 for the public and open

space recycling program that will include

arena, park and downtown test areas

with one or more partner municipalities.

Also, based on analysis of data from a

2010 special events recycling pilot, the

County will make several enhancements

in order to improve diversion such as

designated sorting stations, signage

and training manuals for event

coordinators.

Progress Towards Diversion

Targets

The Strategy determined a reasonable

diversion target of 71% to be

achieved by 2020.

The County’s waste diversion

program has been successful in

reducing the amount of garbage

requiring disposal through curbside

blue box and green bin diversion

programs and through the continuous

Year Diversion Rate Ranking2006 33.1%2007 40.5

2008 46.9%

2009 57.1

2010 58.4%

75th out of 201 Ontario Municipalities42nd out of 206 Ontario Municipalities14th out of 216 Ontario Municipalities 2nd out of 216 Ontario Municipalities 2nd out of 223 Ontario Municipalities

%

%

expansion of facilities based diversion

programs.

The County’s diversion rate has improved

signifi cantly over the past several years.

In 2010, the County was ranked 2nd in

Ontario for waste diversion for the second

year in a row.

9


GENERAL PERFORMANCE

The Strategy recommended, as part of

the annual reporting process, the County

take the opportunity to report to residents

the general performance as well as areas

where the County and residents may

need to improve performance collectively.

The County has seen signifi cant

improvements in diversion rates over

the past several years, with the most

noticeable increase occurring between

2008 and 2009, which can be attributed

in large part to the introduction of

the green bin program. However,

results from recent waste audits show

approximately 50% of available curbside

organics are still going to County landfi lls

as garbage. In 2012, the County will

improve the curbside recycling program

for residents, through the addition of new

materials in the containers stream, but

the area with the greatest opportunity for

increased waste diversion continues to

be improved participation in the green bin

program.

County residents are already doing a good

job at diverting their waste but there is

still room for improvement, and there is still

material in the garbage stream

that can be diverted from

landfi ll. The County will

continue to improve

its public outreach

through events and

promotional

materials in 2012.

Success in the long-term

will depend on the imple-

mentation of many of the

recommendations as set

out in the Strategy. These

recommendations were

developed to work toge-

ther and to create a waste

management system focu-

sing on reduction, reuse

and recycling methods to

achieve its diversion targets.

10.6% Recyclable materials

35.6% Organic materials

6.3% Non-recyclable materials

1.1% Metals (non blue box)

24% Diapers, sanitary and pet waste

0.9% HHW

21.4% Other

WHAT’S LEFT IN OUR GARBAGE?

10

Recent residential waste audits indicate more than 35% of household garbage is comprised of organic materials that could be diverted through the green bin program. Approximately 10% of household garbage is comprised of already acceptable materials.

SUMMARY OF PROJECTS SCHEDULED FOR 2012

The Strategy includes an implementation

schedule with 47 projects specifi cally

identifi ed (see Implementation Schedule

in Appendix A) for development in 2012.

The following is an abbreviated listing

of the various projects scheduled for

development in 2012:

Some of the main tasks outlined for

development in Year 2 are:

• Assessment and development of

permanent re-use centre(s) at County

facilities

• Pilot public and open space recycling

program

• Develop mandatory diversion by-law

• Develop recyclables processing

capacity within the County and

complete Material Recovery Facility

siting

• Develop organics processing capacity

within the County, complete

technology review, siting and initiate

procurement process to obtain a

vendor

• Develop garbage transfer capabilities

• Commence procurement process for

short-term garbage disposal/processing

capacity, review submissions and award

export contract

• Modifi cations to current operating

landfi lls

• Complete Design and Operations (D&O)

Report for Site 12 (Sunnidale) and

obtain Ministry of the Environment

(MOE) approvals

• Garbage export long-term, issue RFP or

Request for Quote (RFQ) for

long-term export

• Consideration of residual

garbage processing, assess

partnership options for residual

garbage processing as they arise,

and

• Determine progress towards

diversion targets.

11

APPENDIX A

IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Enhance Current Reduction and Reuse Programs

P&E initiatives to promote reduction and reuseComplete Communications Plan

Expand use of New Mobile Education Unit

Roll-out New P&E to Promote Zero Waste

Ad Campaign to Target Seasonal Waste Generators

Implement Other Promotion and Education initiativesRestrictions on curbside garbage set-outs

Develop Fee Structure for "Full User Pay" and Get Council Authorization for Implementation

Develop Arrangements With Local Retailers for Sale of New Tags

Promotion of New User Pay Program, Ensure Clearly Indicate How Fees Will Be Applied Against the Waste Budget

Roll out "Grace Period" for Residents to Adjust

INITIATIVEYear 1 Year 2

DIVERSION

Ongoing

Roll-out "Grace Period" for Residents to Adjust

Complete Full User Pay Implementation

Establish a Per Capita Waste Reduction Target

Review 2010 Waste Audit Results and Determine Realistic Target Based on Waste Profiles

Seek Council Endorsement of Target, Initiate P&E Campaign to Focus on Waste Reduction Behaviors

Develop Re-Use Centres, Programs and Partnering InitiativesReview, identify, and promote existing re-use options

Complete Review of All Re-Use Activities in the County

Develop and Promote Re-use Guide

Develop and implement pilot re-use events in key supporting communities

Appendix A Implementation Schedule Page 1 of 6

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4INITIATIVEYear 1 Year 2

Ongoing

Identify Local Municipal Partners

Develop and Implement Pilot Re-Use Event(s)

Assess Performance and Determine if Program Should Be Expanded in Year 3Potential Year 3 ExpansionPermanent re-use centre(s) at County facilities

Assess Space Available at all County Waste Facilities

Develop Conceptual Design(s) and Tender Construction Where Viable

Issue Request for Expressions of Interest to Seek Community Partners for Operation of Re-use Centre(s)

Complete Construction and Contractual Arrangements for Operation

Open and Operate New Re-use Centre(s)Implement Green Procurement Policy for County Facilities

Green procurement committee formed, Current pinitiatives AssessedDevelop Enhanced Green Procurement Policy

Seek Council Approval of Enhanced Policy and Implement

Endorse Extended Producer Responsibility and Waste Minimization LegislationParticipate in Review of Enabling Legislation Likely Proposed By MOE in Late 2010 to Implement Recommended Changes to the Waste Diversion Act

Actively Participate in Municipal Organizations to Endorse EPR in a Form that Best Reflects Municipal InterestsEnhance Existing Waste Diversion Depot Program

Develop Separate Bulky Goods Drop-Off Areas

Install and Maintain Textile Drop-off Bins at Existing FacilitiesReview Operations and Staffing Levels

Complete Best Practices Review and Cost-Benefit Assessment of Developing New Depot at New Centralized Facility



Ongoing

Develop Additional Depots at any New Diversion or Centralized FacilitiesClear Garbage Bag Program

Consider Based on Existing Diversion Program PerformanceComplete Pilot Study

County-Wide Promotion in Advance of Program ImplementationImplement Clear Bag ProgramIncrease Recycling Container Capacity

Review Results of 2010 Waste Audit and Determine Viability of Increasing Recycling Container Capacity

Produce and Release Tender Document for Fabrication and Distribution of Containers

County-Wide Promotion and Education Concerning New ContainersImplement Usage of Larger Recycling ContainersBi-Weekly Garbage Collection

Determine Feasibility of Expansion of Organics Program

Develop Provisions for Bi-Weekly Garbage Collection for Collection Contract after next

County-Wide Promotion and Education Concerning Move to Bi-Weekly CollectionEnhanced Advertising, Promotion, and Education

Hire a Dedicated Promotion and Education Coordinator

Increase Promotion and Education Funding Levels and Develop and Implement Annual Communications Plans

Public Open Space Recycling Program

Investigation of Current Activities, Determine Need for Expansion

Pilot Expansion in One or More MunicipalitiesImplement Across CountySpecial Events Recycling ProgramInvestigation of Current Activities, Determine Need for ExpansionPilot Expansion in One or More MunicipalitiesImplement Across CountyExamine Diversion of IC&I Materials



Ongoing

Expand Diversion Services for Target IC&I Generators (Hospitals etc.)

Investigate and then Potentially Implement Uniform Level of Curbside Diversion Service for IC&I GeneratorsBan Disposal of IC&I Materials at County Facilities by Means of Mandatory Diversion By-law

Provision of Processing Capacity for IC&I Materials at Facilities Developed within the CountyMandatory Diversion By-law

Investigation of successful by-laws in Ontario municipalities

Mandatory Diversion Target: Easy to Divert Materials (Paper Fibres, Glass, Metals etc.)expand By-law to Target All Divertible Materials

OngoingQ1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Processing of Recyclables Outside of Simcoe CountyRelease New Collection RFP with Provisions for Curbside Collection and Hauling to Outside Facility; Alternatively the County Could Retain Responsibility for Transfer

InitiativeYear 1 Year 2

RECYCLING

Review RFP, Determine Preferred Bidder, Award ContractNew Collection Contract (including recycling) StartsRelease Processing RFP that Contains Provisions for 3 Year Term with Option to Renew for Additional 1 or 2 YearsReview Processing RFP, Determine Preferred Bidder, Award ContractNew Processing Contract Begins

Potential Upgrades to Existing Transfer Facilities (RFP Release, Evaluation, Commissioning)Develop Recyclables Processing Capacity Within the County (new MRF)Discuss Feasibility of Developing MRF with Barrie and Orillia

Develop RFP, Evaluate Bidders, Award ContractComplete MRF SitingComplete MRF Approvals and PermittingBuilding and Commissioning of MRF

OngoingQ1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Processing of Organics Outside of Simcoe County Hold Discussions with Hamilton to Determine Processing Arrangements


COMPOSTING



OngoingSeek Alternative Short Term Capacity through RFQ/RFP if Hamilton not Viable OptionDevelop Organics Processing Capacity within the County (new CCF)Develop and Release REOI or RFQPending Results of REOI or RFQ, Hold Discussions with Barrie and Orillia to Determine CCF ScaleDevelop and DBO RFP, Evaluate Bidders, Award ContractComplete CCF SitingComplete CCF Approvals and PermittingBuilding and Commissioning of CCF

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Collection Contract for (July 2012 to June 2017)Release New Collection RFP for Waste, Organics and Recycling CollectionReview RFP, Determine Preferred Bidder, Award ContractNew Collection Contract StartsTransition to Uniform Collection ServiceExpand diversion service to Seasonal UnitsCommon minimum level of leaf and yard waste collectionChristmas tree collection in areas with urban densityPotential phasing out of bulky goods and phasing in of enhanced depot services

InitiativeYear 1

OngoingYear 2

COLLECTIONS

phasing in of enhanced depot servicesPhasing out of metals collection; remove tipping fee for drop-off of metals at depotsNext Collection Contract (July 2017 Start)Release New Collection RFP for Waste, Organics and Recycling CollectionReview RFP, Determine Preferred Bidder, Award ContractNew Collection Contract StartsPotential Shift to Bi-weekly Garbage CollectionPotential Shift to Single Stream Recycling

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Final Determination of Short-term Transfer RequirementsComplete engineering review of Sites 10, 11, 13 and NS MRF to determine suitability for Transtor developmentCollection RFP Review, Determine Preferred Bidder, Award Contract, determine if recyclables transfer in or outGarbage Export RFP, Review submissions, Award Export Contract, determine quantity of garbage and sources of garbage for transferDetermine the number and location of Transfer Units requiredDevelop Short-term Transfer SystemIssue and award tender for transfer units and transfer trailers


TRANSFER

Ongoing



OngoingApply and obtain approvals for transfer facility development from the MOESite grading and other associated worksTransfer Unit InstallationNew Transfer Operations BeginLonger term Transfer SystemReview potential longer term transfer requirements, based on status of processing capacity development and export capacity

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Modifications to Current Operating LandfillsCompletion of Annual Landfill Surveys to Assess Remaining Capacity at Current Operating Landfills

Assess staffing levels, determine if additional staff needed to support separation of materials and enforcement of Mandatory Diversion By-law/Landfill BanBid/Tender for Grinding System for Bulky WastesInstall Grinding System at Collingwood LandfillGarbage Export – Short Term

Review Council Position on Waste Import/Export Develop and Issue RFP/RFQ for Short-Term Export of Garbage to Site Outside of CountyReview submissions Award Export Contract

Ongoing

GARBAGE DISPOSAL


Review submissions, Award Export ContractEnsure Transfer Arrangements are in Place, Initiate Transfer of Curbside Collected GarbageComplete Approvals (Design and Operations Plans) for Sites 9,12Obtain MOE Approvals for D&O Report for Site 9Complete D&O Report for Site 12, Obtain MOE ApprovalsFirst Point of Consideration of Need to Develop Sites 9 or 12Garbage Export – Long TermIssue RFP or RFQ for Long-Term Export Consideration of Residual Garbage ProcessingAssess partnership options for Residual Garbage processing as they arise

Determine Progress Towards Diversion TargetsPotential Timeframe for Issuance of REOI/RFP for Processing based on options and diversion progress


APPENDIX B

SUMMARY OF 2011 TASKS

INITIATIVE SCHEDULE STATUS NOTES/COMMENTS

DIV

ERSI

ON

P&E initiatives to promote reduction and re-use Complete communications plan Q1 Complete Completed in February 2011.

Q2 Q3 Q4

Expand use of new mobile education unit

Q1 Ongoing The Mobile Education Unit (MEU) was launched in April 2011. During the remainder of 2011 the MEU visited 21 schools and events, and reached 5,521 individuals.

Q2 Q3 Q4

Roll-out new P&E to promote zero waste

Q1 Zero waste promotion initiatives in 2011 included: • Watch your ‘Wasteline’ • Reduce your footprint • MEU - Green Grocery activity

Q2 Ongoing Q3 Q4

Ad campaign to target seasonal waste generators

Q1 Due to the Canada Post strike in early summer and delays with respect to Pay-As-You-Throw direction, this task was postponed to 2012.

Q2 Not Completed

Q3 Q4

Implement other P&E initiatives Q1 Some of the P&E initiatives completed in 2011: • Radio campaign targeting use of green bins • Direct mail out card for ‘Recyclinks’ initiative • Magazine ads • Series of newspaper ads for waste reduction week, blue bin program

and green bin program

Q2 Q3 Ongoing Q4

Establish a per capita waste reduction target Review 2010 waste audit results and determine realistic target based on waste profiles

Q1 Complete Completed in January 2011. Q2 Q3 Q4

Seek council endorsement of target and initiate P&E campaign to focus on waste reduction behaviours

Q1 Item CS 11-042 was approved by Council through Resolution No. 2011-048. Minimum 1% per capita waste reduction target annually was set. Major initiative to accomplish reduction target, Pay-As-You-Throw, not endorsed by Council; therefore, achieving target may be unattainable with remaining P&E tools alone. The 2011 promotion and education campaigns for this initiative include:

• Watch your ‘Wasteline’ • Reduce your footprint (2011/2012) • MEU - Green Grocery activity

Q2 Q3 Complete Q4


DIV

ERSI

ON

Review, identify and promote existing re-use options Complete review of all re-use activities in the County

Q1 Complete Completed in March 2011. Q2 Q3 Q4

Develop and promote re-use guide Q1 Item CS 11-083 was approved by Council through Corporate Services Committee recommendation CS-096-11. Direction to implement the ‘recyclelinks’ webpage to facilitate access to existing reuse and waste diversion organizations. Recyclinks webpage was launched in October and had 3,621 site visits by December 31.

Q2 Q3 Complete Q4

Implement Green Procurement Policy for County facilities Green procurement committee formed, current initiatives assessed

Q1 Complete The Procurement, Fleet & Property department completed an update of the Procurement Policy, which included a Green Procurement Guideline.

Q2 Q3 Q4

Endorse Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Waste Minimization Legislation Participate in review of enabling legislation likely proposed by MOE in late 2010 to implement recommended changes to the Waste Diversion Act

Q1 Ongoing Per Item CO 10-013 the proposed changes to the WDA were not introduced to the legislature in 2010 as anticipated, and as a result of the summer 2010 Eco fees concerns and subsequent Provincial election no further action has been taken by the Province. As Provincial direction is provided we will participate actively.

Q2 Q3 Q4

Actively participate in municipal organizations to endorse Extended Producer Responsibility in a form that best reflects municipal interests

Q1 Resolution No. 2011-164 from Item CS 11-090 directed the County to petition the Province to take a lead role with respect to Extended Producer Responsibility. A letter was sent by the Warden to the Ministry of the Environment’s Waste Management Policy Branch and the Premier of Ontario on July 29, 2011. Further, the County, as well as Solid Waste department staff, actively participates in municipal organizations, which continue to endorse Extended Producer Responsibility including Ontario Waste Management Association, Municipal Waste Association and Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

Q2 Q3 Ongoing Q4


DIV

ERSI

ON

Enhance existing waste diversion depot program Develop separate bulky goods drop-off areas

Q1 Diversion areas are established at County waste facilities with ongoing efforts to screen and maximize diversion with remaining bulky material being re-directed to Collingwood Site 2 for disposal.

Q2 Q3 Complete Q4

Install and maintain textile drop-off bins at existing facilities

Q1 Item CS 11-043 was approved by Council through Bill No. 35 Textile drop-off bins were installed at all County waste facilities in November 2011.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Complete

Review operations and staffing levels

Q1 The County contracted the services of a consultant to complete the assessment, which is in progress. Results are expected early in 2012.

Q2 Q3 Q4 In

progress Review results of 2010 waste audit and determine viability of increasing recycling container capacity

Q1 A review was completed in February 2011. Q2 Complete Q3 Q4

Produce and release tender document for fabrication and distribution of containers

Q1 Item CS 11-166 was approved by Council through Resolution No. 2011-253. Procurement of larger blue boxes was completed utilizing the approved procurement process and through the Continuous Improvement Fund.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Complete

Enhanced advertising, promotion and education Hire a dedicated Promotion and Education Co-ordinator

Q1 Complete The Promotion and Education Co-ordinator began in the new position in January 2011. Q2

Q3 Q4


DIV

ERSI

ON

Increase promotion and education funding levels and develop and implement annual communications plans

Q1 Through the 2011 budget process promotion and education funding levels were increased and annual communication plans developed.

Q2 Q3 Ongoing Q4

Public open space recycling program Investigation of current activities, determine need for expansion

Q1 Investigation completed. Item CS 11-158 was approved by Council in November authorizing a pilot program.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Complete

Special events recycling program Investigation of current activities, determine need for expansion

Q1 Investigation completed. Item CS 11-159 was approved by Council in November authorizing an extension and enhancements to the existing pilot program.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Complete

Examine diversion of IC&I materials Expand diversion services for target IC&I generators

Q1 Item CS 11-090 was approved by Council through Resolution No. 2011-162. Implementation in progress. Q2

Q3 Q4 In

progress Mandatory diversion by-law Investigation of successful by-laws in Ontario municipalities

Q1 Investigation completed throughout 2011. Development of County diversion by-law to be phased in over Years 2 and 3 that will target easy to divert materials expanding to a by-law which includes all divertible materials to be in place by Years 4 and 5.

Q2 Complete Q3 Q4


REC

YCLI

NG

Processing of recyclables outside of Simcoe County Release new collection RFP with provisions for curbside collection and hauling to outside facility; alternatively the County could retain responsibility for transfer

Q1 Complete/Rescinded

RFP 2011-025 was released in April and subsequently rescinded due to Resolution No. 2011-111. In October, Item CS-11-170 was approved by Council through Resolution 2011-300 and the RFP was amended and re-released as RFP 2011-082 Curbside Waste Collection in November 2011.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Complete

Review RFP, determine preferred bidder, award contract

Q1 Delayed due to Resolution No. 2011-111. Q2 Q3 Q4 Delayed

Release processing RFP that contains provisions for 3-year term with option to renew for additional 1 or 2 years

Q1 Delayed due to potential changes in curbside collection methods, such as single-stream recycling, was required as a result of Resolution No. 2011-111.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Delayed

Review processing RFP, determine preferred bidder, award contract

Q1 The County contracted the services of a consultant to complete the engineering review, which is in progress. Results are expected early in 2012.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Delayed

Potential upgrades to existing transfer facilities (RFP release, evaluation, commissioning)

Q1 Review was completed by the County and the Continuous Improvement Fund with a single transfer point identified as being most efficient. The County contracted the services of a consultant to complete the engineering review which is progress. Results are expected early in 2012.

Q2 Complete Q3 Q4

CO

MPO

STIN

G

Processing organics outside of Simcoe County Hold discussions with Hamilton to determine processing arrangements

Q1 Ongoing Discussions with the City of Hamilton and AIM are ongoing. Response is anticipated in early 2012. Q2

Q3 Q4

Seek alternative short term capacity through RFQ/RFP if Hamilton not viable option

Q1 Pending results of ongoing discussion with the City of Hamilton and AIM. Q2

Q3 Q4 Delayed


CO

MPO

STIN

G

Develop organics processing capacity within the County (new Central Composting Facility (CCF)) Develop and release REOI or RFQ Q1 The County contracted the services of a consultant to assist

with development of the CCF. At the consultant’s recommendation, a REOI will not be completed prior to the technology review and facility site selection process.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Ongoing

Pending results of RFQ, hold discussions with Barrie and Orillia to determine CCF scale

Q1 Discussions were held with staff from the City of Barrie and Orillia in the fall of 2011 to seek interest in the potential for utilization of the facility. Both cities expressed interest but could not make commitments at this time.

Q2 Q3 Complete Q4

Complete CCF Siting Q1 To be completed by consultant in 2012. Q2 Q3 Q4 In

Progress

CO

LLEC

TIO

NS

Collection Contract for July 2012 to June 2017 Release new collection RFP for waste, organics and recycling collection


RFP 2011-025 was released in April and subsequently rescinded due to Resolution No. 2011-111. In October, Item CS-11-170 was approved by Council through Resolution 2011-300 and the RFP was amended and re-released as RFP 2011-082 Curbside Waste Collection in November 2011.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Complete

Review RFP, determine preferred bidder and award contract

Q1 Delayed due to Resolution No. 2011-111. Anticipate review process and award to be completed early in 2012. Q2

Q3 Q4 Delayed

TRA

NSF

ER Final determination of short-term transfer requirements

Complete engineering reviews of Sites 10, 11 and 13 and NS MRF to determine suitability for Transtor development

Q1 Review was completed by the County and a single transfer point was identified as being most efficient. The County contracted the services of a consultant to complete the engineering review which is in progress. Results are expected early in 2012.

Q2 Q3 Q4 In

progress


TRA

NSF

ER

Collection RFP review, determine preferred bidder, award contract, determine if recyclables transfer in or out

Q1 RFP 2011-025 was released in April and subsequently rescinded due to Resolution No. 2011-111. In October, Item CS-11-170 was approved by Council through Resolution 2011-300 and the RFP was amended and re-released as RFP 2011-082 Curbside Waste Collection in November 2011.


Q3 Q4 Complete

Garbage export RFP, review submissions, award export contract, determine quantity of garbage and sources of garbage for transfer

Q1 Recommendations made in Item CS 11-062 to proceed with a procurement process was approved by Council in April through Resolution No. 2011-101; however, direction was not provided to rescind the no waste import/export policy. In October 2011, Item CS 11-168 was approved by Council through Resolution No. 2011-281 which stated “THAT the County's no import-export waste policy be rescinded”. It is expected a waste export RFP will be completed in the spring of 2012.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Delayed

GA

RB

AG

E D

ISPO

SAL

Modifications to current operating landfills Completion of annual landfill surveys to assess remaining capacity at current operating landfills

Q1 Complete Surveys were completed in November 2011 as scheduled for the four active landfills in the County. Q2

Q3 Q4

Assess staffing levels, determine if additional staff needed to support separation of materials and enforcement of mandatory diversion by-law/landfill ban

Q1 The County contracted the services of a consultant to complete the assessment which is progress. Results are expected early in 2012.

Q2 Q3 Q4 In

progress Bid/tender for grinding system for bulky wastes

Q1 The County contracted the services of a consultant to complete a feasibility assessment and cost-benefit analysis which is in progress. Results are expected early in 2012.

Q2 Q3 Q4 In

progress Install grinding system at Collingwood landfill

Q1 Pending completion of the feasibility assessment and cost-benefit analysis. Q2

Q3 Q4 In

progress


GA

RB

AG

E D

ISPO

SAL

Garbage export – short term Review council position on waste import/export

Q1 Delayed Item CS 11-062, Item CS 11-128 and Item CS 11-168 provided information and/or sought direction to begin the procurement process which would allow the County to export a portion of curbside residential waste.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Complete

Develop and issue RFP/RFQ for short-term export of garbage to site outside of County

Q1 Recommendations made in Item CS 11-062 to proceed with a procurement process was approved by Council in April through Resolution No. 2011-101; however, direction was not provided to rescind the no waste import/export policy. In October 2011, Item CS 11-168 was approved by Council through Resolution No. 2011-281 which stated “THAT the County's no import-export waste policy be rescinded”. It is expected a waste export RFP will be completed in the spring of 2012.

Q2 Delayed Q3 Q4

Review submissions, award export contract

Q1 Completion of this initiative was delayed due to Resolution No. 2011-101.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Delayed

Complete approvals (Design and Operations Plans) for Sites 9 and 12 Obtain MOE approvals for D&O Report for Site 9

Q1 Ongoing The County has focused the budget and attention for 2011 and 2012 on preparing the Design and Operations report for Site 12 as it offers significantly more disposal capacity than Site 9.

Q2 Q3 Q4


GA

RB

AG

E D

ISPO

SAL

Complete D&O Report for Site 12, obtain MOE approvals

Q1 In progress

It is anticipated the Design and Operations Report will be submitted to the MOE early in 2012.

Q2 Q3 Q4

Consideration of residual garbage processing Assess partnership options for residual garbage processing as they arise

Q1 Ongoing This initiative is ongoing, various processes and partnership opportunities were investigated during 2011. Q2

Q3 Q4

Determine progress towards diversion targets

Q1 Simcoe County’s diversion rate for 2010 was 58.42%, the 2nd highest diversion rate reported in 2010 out of 223 municipalities which complete the WDO standardized reporting tool. For reference, the County’s short-term diversion target is 70%.

Q2 Q3 Q4 Complete

HOW TO REACH US

For more information on the Solid Waste Management

Department, please contact:

Customer Service

(705) 735-6901 (local to Midhurst)

(800) 263-3199 (toll-free)

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

[email protected]

The Corporation of the County of Simcoe

Administration Centre

1110 Highway 26

Midhurst, Ontario

L0L 1X0

simcoe.ca

simcoe.ca

Copyright 2012 the County of Simcoe. No part of this report may be reproduced in any manner without prior written permission from the County of Simcoe.

Documents

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT - Simcoe County · 2014-11-07 · to develop a Solid Waste Management Strategy to provide the framework for both short-term and long-term waste disposal options