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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSWAG minutes 092415Approved November 4, 2015 2 Solid Waste Advisory Group Meeting Summary DATE: September 24, 2015 LOCATION: Solid Waste Administration Training Room MEMBERS PRESENT: UNC- Chapel Hill Representative Matt Fajack, Hillsborough Commissioner Kathleen Ferguson, Carrboro Alderman Randee Haven - O'Donnell, UNC- Healthcare Representative Mel Hurston, Orange County Commissioner Barry Jacobs, Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt, Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle, Orange County Commissioner Penny Rich, Chapel Hill Councilmember Jim Ward MEMBERS ABSENT: Hillsborough Commissioner Brian Lowen STAFF PRESENT: Carrboro Public Works Director JD Freeman, OC Solid Waste Eric Gerringer, Hillsborough Public Works Director Ken Hines, OCSW Intern Matt James, OC Solid Waste Jennie Knowlton, Deputy County Manager Travis Myren, Chapel Hill Public Works Director Lance Norris, OC Solid Waste Blair Pollock, Chapel Hill Solid Waste Wendy Simmons, UNC -CH Solid Waste Program Manager BJ Tipton, OC Solid Waste Management Director Gayle Wilson, OC Solid Waste Kristina Witosky, OC Solid Waste Research and Data Manager Cheryl Young Call to Order Introductions JD Freeman - Carrboro Public Works Director / Travis Myren- Deputy County Manager / Matt James -OCSW Intern / Alex Nickodem- Habitat for Humanity Restore Meeting Summary approval • May 20, 2015 Meeting Summary approved SWAG Chair Selection • SWAG selects Barry Jacobs to continue as Chair 2015 SWAG Meeting Calendar Review • October 23, 2015 o Interlocal Agreement • November 4, 2015 o Food Waste Presentation, by expert Jeanine Ralph, Ontario Canada • Elected officials from board, public works staffs, and citizens to be invited to meeting • Carrboro would be interested in learning about neighborhood compost sites December 10, 2015 • Revisit Interlocal Agreement • Discuss long -term issues Options for Future Meetings Including UNC -CH and UNC Healthcare in Interlocal Agreement, additional collaboration opportunities (recycling, waste, composting) before budget season Fiscal 2014 -15 Annual Solid Waste Program Data Report • Participation rate is the proportion of HHs that participate in curbside collection at least once per month • Set out rate is the proportion of HHs that set out carts on any given collection day • Ward expresses interest in possibly having bi- weekly recycling collection in future Approved November 4, 2015 3 • Ferguson asks if counties that have bi- weekly recycling collection have reduced the per capita tonnage compared to Orange County collection • Wilson explains that bi- weekly collection can be difficult during extreme weather make -up collections • Haven - O'Donnell states that recycling is behavioral, and changing behavior may make it hard to recapture. Would rather err on the side of collecting more recycling • Kleinschmidt suggests towns considering switching future MSW collection to bi- weekly Household Hazardous Waste Program • Smoke detector disposal education campaign to residents and outreach to Fire Departments is needed • Resident survey is currently being conducted at both HHW sites, findings to be presented in October Pending Matters • Update on Interlocal Agreement Manager Discussions o Managers will update SWAG on draft during October 23 meeting • Update on Eubanks Road Solid Waste Center Project • Should receive permit from Town of CH soon, request for bids in November, make recommendation to BOCC in January, notice to proceed in February /early March • An Interim site will be set up on Millhouse Rd. Will not collect all items currently collected, only basics including yard waste, electronics, MSW; recyclables to Cedar Falls Drop -off Site • Rural Curbside Recycling Implementation Update o Route study concluded 4 -6 weeks ago, and full rural cart implementation can begin in July /August 2016 rather than over a three year period, higher cost for first year, but significant savings (> $340,000) over the three year period based on not needing second truck and driver. • Electronics Recycling Update • Possible changes to electronic recycling legislation, which may result in increased cost, decision is unclear, may be sent to a study committee • Vendor prices have risen (due to market conditions) as if legislation has passed. OCSW will bring a budget amendment to the BOCC on October 6, to assist with electronics recycling cost increase • NCDENR is attempting to request a bid for a state contract for future electronics recycling Other • Ward suggests that loads at Waste & Recycling Centers be allowed one per day, regardless of weekends o OCSW can look at making changes after Eubanks Rd is remodeled • BOCC is interested in accepting mattresses at the Walnut Grove Waste and Recycling Center • OCSW would recommend not accepting. Would need to add additional staff resources and covered area • Dry mattresses collected at Landfill are currently disassembled and recycled • Recent adopted state legislation (HB97) includes a study concerning local government authority on MSW issues Public Comments • Alex Nickodem, Habitat for Humanity Restore: Have recycled over estimated 1,000 tons of waste through our store. Habitat in Durham County includes a Deconstruction Program. Appreciate recommendations of this program to Orange County residents Next Meeting • October 23, 2015, 6pm, SW Administration Building Meeting adjourned at: 7:50pm Name of Minute Taker: Jennie Knowlton