Transcript 05_Recycle_JB.ppt

Designing and Managing
a Recycling Program
Source Reduction Strategies for Tribal Solid Waste Programs
Minneapolis, Minnesota September 27, 2011
Presented by:
Confederated Tribes Of Colville
Joaquin Bustamante
What is Recycling?
 The process by which discarded
materials are collected, sorted,
processed and converted in to raw
materials which are then used in
the production of new products.
Source: Education for Sustainable Development
Overview
 What is Recycling
 Benefits of Recycling
 Elements of a Successful Program
 The Planning Process
 Leadership Approval
 Post Implementation
Benefits of Recycling
 Decreases emissions of greenhouse gases by reducing the
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need for landfilling and incineration.
Prevents pollution caused by the manufacturing of products
from virgin materials
Saves energy.
Conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and
minerals.
Creates jobs.
Cost savings and potential for revenue.
Helps sustain the environment for future generations.
Source: U.S. E.P.A.
Total MSW Generation, 2008: 250
Million tons (before recycling)
Source: U.S. E.P.A.
Elements of a Successful Program
 It all starts with planning…
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Planning is the first step towards building a
successful recycling program.
Elements of a Integrated Solid Waste
Management Plan (ISWMP) can be
incorporated into Recycling Program Design.
Engage Leadership early in the process.
Include all stakeholders and potential partners
in the planning process.
The Planning Process
 The importance of planning…
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A collaborative planning effort includes input
from all stakeholders; SWAC…
Considers factors such as economic
feasibility, infrastructure, communication,
service area, materials, responsibilities and
risks;
Assists in determining the most appropriate
option and to plan a suitable course of action
specific to the Tribe’s needs.
Define Service Area
 Program must be designed to the service
area and consider who it will be serving:
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Tribal Community, Residential Service
Office Buildings, Administrative Centers
Educational Facilities, Schools, Recreation
Areas, Clinics
Commercial Operations, Casino, Other Tribal
Enterprises
General Public
Engage Leadership
 Engage Leadership early in the process.
 Obtaining support from Leadership sets a
precedence that the program and
involvement of others is important.
 Prepare “pre-planning” documents which
clearly identify the purpose, goals, actions,
economics and timeline.
 Provide updates accordingly.
Stakeholders
 Stakeholders = Planning Team
 Chose members for the Planning Team
appropriately, depending on determined
Service Area.
 Obtaining “buy-in” and consensus from
everyone involved will contribute to the longterm success of the program.
 Invaluable “on the ground” insight and
suggestions may come from Team Members.
The Waste Stream
 Depending on the defined Service area, an
evaluation will need to be made as to what
types of materials are recyclable.
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Perform a waste stream characterization
Evaluate procurement records, what is being
purchased and used onsite which may be
recyclable? What can be reduced?
Evaluate for product or procurement changes
Characterizing Waste
 What types of waste are present?
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Recyclable Materials
Non-Recyclables
White Goods
Electronics
Organics
Current State
 What Recycling efforts are already
underway?
 Are there any Recycling Facilities located
nearby?
 What materials are present in the waste
stream in the designated service area?
 Create a current state summary to
demonstrate measureable success during the
planning and implementation process.
Recycling Feasibility
 After characterizing the waste stream, begin
to determine feasibility.
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What material is found in the largest numbers?
What material is found the least?
What are the market conditions for this waste?
Are there opportunities for changing
procurement to materials which are
recyclable?
Who’s in Charge?
 After organizing a Planning Team and
determining feasibility, determine strategies
for long-term program management.
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Existing Staff or New Staff?
Contractors or Vendors?
Evaluate and compare different options based
upon projected program size.
Funding will also be a key factor.
Identify key team “positions” and
responsibilities after implementation.
External Infrastructure
 What is the existing solid waste
infrastructure?
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Opportunity for curb-side pickup of
recyclables?
Transfer Station
Drop-Off Locations
Buy-Back Centers
Internal Operations
 How will materials be consolidated?
 How often?
 Will a storage facility be on-site or is material
transportation necessary?
 Who will ensure implementation?
Measuring Success
 Pre-planning assessments may provide
baseline information to guide decisions made
by the Planning Team.
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What do Tribal Community Members know
about recycling?
How important is Recycling to Tribal
Employees?
Do Tribal Enterprise employees consider
recycling to be important?
Education & Outreach
 Identify education and outreach opportunities
during the planning process.
 Education is key for long term program
success.
Education & Outreach, Continued
 The approach will vary with audience
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Community Members
Children and Schools
Training for Employees
Codes & Ordinances
 Evaluate existing Codes & Ordinances
 Review other Tribal examples of Solid Waste
and Recycling Codes & Ordinances
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Management and regulation of “disposal of
solid waste in order to protect the Tribal
environment, its natural resources, and the
health, welfare, political integrity and economic
security of the Tribe, its members, and
residents living on the Reservation.” –ITCA
Model Tribal Solid Waste Code
Funding and Sustainability
 Funding is necessary for a successful
program
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Incorporate funding possibilities in the
Planning Process.
 Implementation of ongoing program will
require constant funding/resources
evaluation.
 Long Term Management of program must be
sustainable.
Leadership Approval
 Upon completion of the Planning Process, a
comprehensive Program Plan should be
produced for Leadership Approval.
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The plan must identify how the program will be
administered and sustainable.
Highlight economic as well as environmental
benefits to a recycling program.
Articulate direct, measurable environmental
impacts including reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions, economic security, etc.
Obstacles
 Funding
 Leadership Support
 Staff for Long Term Management
 Community Acceptance and Participation
 Infrastructure Constraints
 Reservation Location
 Materials Market Availability
Post-Implementation
 Actively monitor program progress.
 Identify additional areas for waste reduction
 Seek additional funding sources
 Document measureable success
 Focus efforts on strategies that are working-
think positive!
Resources
U.S.EPA - Wastes, Resource Conservation
http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/index.htm
U.S. EPA Waste Management in Indian Country
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/wycd/tribal/index.htm
U.S. EPA Grants and Funding
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/wycd/tribal/finance.htm
WasteWise Program- Waste Reduction Resources
http://www.epa.gov/osw/partnerships/wastewise/wrr/index.htm
CalRecycle Waste Reduction
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/ReduceWaste/
Questions?