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HHW Reuse Program

HHW Reuse Program. Andrew Judkins Megan Hutton NAHMMA Conference 2010. Metro. Metro is a regional government in the Portland, Oregon area. Metro’s HHW program serves 60,000 customers annually. About 5 million pounds of HazWaste is collected annually. HHW Breakdown.

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HHW Reuse Program

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  1. HHW Reuse Program Andrew Judkins Megan Hutton NAHMMA Conference 2010

  2. Metro • Metro is a regional government in the Portland, Oregon area. • Metro’s HHW program serves 60,000 customers annually. • About 5 million pounds of HazWaste is collected annually.

  3. HHW Breakdown • Latex paint is 45% of what we take in, and 55% of that is recycled into MetroPaint. • About 5% of the non-latex waste we collect is diverted to our reuse program (~136,000 pounds). • Disposal cost savings is $0.87 per pound.

  4. Reuse Program Benefits • Environmental Impact • Reduced need for new resources • Reduction in material disposed • Community Impact • Useful products given to non-profit organizations and low-income households • Program Impact • Reduced disposal costs

  5. Types of Reuse • Paint (oil-based) and other building materials • Fertilizers and other lawn chemicals • Automotive products • Cleaning products • Propane cylinders • Art supplies • Vegetable oil

  6. Organizations • Habitat for Humanity • Golden Harvesters • Gleaners • Schools • Individuals from the community • Artist’s groups, theaters, etc. • Shelters – homeless and others

  7. Dignity Village Propane for heating and cooking

  8. Concerns • Product may be contaminated or mislabeled, may cause harm • Product may not perform as it should Solution: Liability Waiver • Disposal costs if there were no reuse program Solution: Reuse Program!

  9. Addressing Concerns • Limit what is given out • Types of products • Condition of container • Verification of contents • Limit distribution • Open to the public vs. selected recipients • Product appropriateness for recipient

  10. Limitation Guidelines • No products intended for use on the human body, unless the container is sealed with original manufacturer’s seal • No product that is intended to be eaten or taken internally • No product that is deemed to be too hazardous for reuse – depending on the experience and skill of the recipient.

  11. Container Guidelines • All items must be in their original containers • Original labels must be intact and legible • Container must be in sound condition • Half full or more

  12. Contents Guidelines • Visual examination • pH or water solubility tests • Results must match what is expected for the product

  13. Pesticide Guidelines • Only those that are allowed on organic crops:

  14. Preparation Guidelines • Pallets • Skids • Shelves

  15. Megan Hutton megan.hutton@oregonmetro.gov Andrew Judkins andrew.judkins@oregonmetro.gov

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