RECYCLING RESOURCES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT
HB 07-1288 & HB 07 -182
SWANA TRAINING
July 25 2007
Presentation Overview
Solid Waste Fees
Solid Waste Hiring Update
Solid Waste Regulation Promulgation
GrantsHB-1288 Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Act
SB-182 Advanced Technology Fund
Four Items for Discussion
1. Workload increases resulting in need for additional staff - 2 FTE
2. Program directions that add value to SW industry in Colorado - 2 FTE
3. How could we pay for this?
4. Possible 2007 Legislation (and regulatory changes)
Workload Increases/Efficiencies
2006 Solid Waste Facilities
2006 Colorado Solid Waste Facilities by Type
87
71
21 19 18
8 7 4 2 2 2 10
102030405060708090
100
LFL TRS REM IMP COMP REC INC AUT LAF LFM Tir C&D
Facility Type
#
Land
fill
s
Tran
sfe
r St
atio
ns
Surf
ace
Impo
undm
ents
Com
post
ing
Rec
yclin
g
Inci
nera
tors
Rem
edia
tion
Reviews & Facilities vs. FTE
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Year
#
0
3
6
9
12
15
# F
TE
# Reviews # Facilities # FTE
Reviews & Inspections vs. FTE
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
0
3
6
9
12
15
# Reviews # Inspections # FTE
Implemented Program Efficiencies and Improvements
Customer assistance with inspectionsStreamlined inspection process Team performance indicesIncreased team trainingImproved WebsiteDatabase EnhancementsData collection Enhancements
Implemented Program Efficiencies and Improvements
Customer Training enhancements
Increased Outreach
Cross-media integration
Quantitative annual work plan
5-year solid waste workplan
Potential future regulations
Workload tracking tools
Future Efficiency Activities
Integrated solid waste management plan
Solid waste advisory counsel
Quarterly solid waste meetings
Improved Document Reviews
Electronic billing and fee collection
Continued website improvement
Future Efficiency and Program Improvements
More Outreach to Facility Owner/Operators
Drastically increased Data collection
Targeted Self Certification
Update regulations
Possible New Program Directions
Current SW Program
State role nowSet environmental protection standards and/or performance criteria for the design and operation of solid waste disposal facilities (regulations)
Ensure compliance with those standards and criteria• Design/Report reviews
• Inspections/Enforcement
• Compliance Assistance: Provide competent advice, training, and assistance to industry, local governments, and citizens
“Integrated Solid Waste Management”?
Products
Wastes/Bi-products
Re-use
Recycle
Compost
Burn/Energy rec
Burn/Volume reduc
Energy
ProductDesign
Landfill
RawMaterials
“Waste is a result of a failure to efficiently use resources”
“ISWM = systematic way to search for value in would-be waste”
Where CDPHE can add more value?
Products
Wastes/Bi-products
Re-use
Recycle
Compost
Burn/Energy rec
Burn/Volume reduc
Energy
ProductDesign
Landfill
RawMaterials
“Inform the market”
Where CDPHE can add more value(the things we’d like to do)
Data Warehouse
Facilitate Info Transfer
Additional Outreach
“Materials Management” approach
Annual Fees???
Annual Fees – for those who do not pay tipping fees
Type of Facility # in state
Possible fee
Total Revenue
Unattended landfills 2 $1000 $2,000
Unattended surface impoundments 2 $1,000 $2,000
Transfer Stations 74 $500 $37,000
Composting 22 $1,000 $22,000
Recycling 9 $1,000 $9,000
Incinerators 4 $1,000 $4,000
Autoclaves 5 $1,000 $5,000
Landfarms 2 $1,000 $2,000
Waste Tires 2 $1,000 $2,000
Totals $85,000
HB 07 - 1288
New Solid Waste Fees
Tipping FeesCollection started July 1, 2007
Information sent to tipping fee facilities
New forms sent to facilities in July
Offer online tipping fee calculation form
Tire FeeCollection Started July 1, 2007
Solid Waste New Hires4 New Staff
2 Workload (technical)• 1 – Denver• 1 – Grand Junction
2 – Solid Waste Data Collection• Both in Denver
Paperwork for these positions given to Dept’s HR sectionExam/Interview process asapNew employees on staff asap
Needed Solid Waste Regulations
Fee Notification
Billable Activities
Annual Fees
Accountability
Regulation Promulgation
ID Task Name Start
1 Prepare draft of rule Mon 7/2/07
2 Stakeholder Process Mon 9/17/07
3 Provide Randy copy of rule Fri 11/16/07
4 File rule with Secretary of State Thu 12/27/07
5 notice of proposed rulemaking Thu 12/27/07
6 draft rule Thu 12/27/07
7 statement of Basis and Purpose Thu 12/27/07
8 Regulatory analysis Thu 12/27/07
9 cost-benefit analysis (if DORA req) Thu 12/27/07
10 Published by Secretary of State Thu 12/27/07
11 Public comment Thu 12/27/07
12 Rulemaking Hearing Tue 2/19/08
13
14 AGO Opinion Fri 2/22/08
15 Published by Secretary of State Mon 3/10/08
16 Effective date Fri 3/28/08
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