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Food Waste Diversion State Of Ohio

Food Waste Diversion State Of Ohio. Terrie TerMeer, Assistant Chief Division of Materials and Waste Management OHIO EPA. Since 2007….

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Food Waste Diversion State Of Ohio

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  1. Food Waste Diversion State Of Ohio Terrie TerMeer, Assistant Chief Division of Materials and Waste Management OHIO EPA

  2. Since 2007… Ohio has worked to create an infrastructure within the State which allows for the collection, transportation, processing of food waste material and create a viable market for a variety of end products.

  3. Benefits of Investment Developed new relationships & collaborations More efficient operations Increased employment Greater tax generation for the State of Ohio

  4. Since 2007 Class II facilities have increased Transportation/hauling options have improved Food generators have been identified & engaged Processing systems & capacity issues addressed Local support of food waste diversion projects continues to grow Stakeholders worked together to overcome the regulatory challenges

  5. Where we are today • 27 Class II Facilities • Existing waste haulers expanding services and changing how they manage solid waste • New haulers entering the marketplace with total integrated approach • Anaerobic digesters & other technologies, processing services & capacities being considered • Five curbside food waste collection programs – others being considered • Ohio Grocers Foundation & Ohio Food Scrap Recovery Network • New regulatory framework & statutory solutions

  6. Partnership with Ohio Grocers • Ohio Food Scrap Recovery Networks • Akron, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Logan, & Columbus • Bringing together all interested parties • Connecting the dots - logistics of getting it done

  7. Perfect Storm… • More food generators wanting to participate • Ohio’s transportation and utility systems allow food waste processors multiple options • Employment opportunities for seasonal and permanent workforce • Infrastructure growing (compost/digesters) • The State of Ohio views food waste diversion as a valuable waste management strategy • There is grant money available to invest in new & expansion projects

  8. Compost Exchange/Purely American • 2013 Market Development Grantee • Equipment purchase • yard waste and food waste from residents and businesses located in the cities of Athens, The Plains, and Nelsonville (Athens and Hocking Counties) along with horse manure from 6 -10 nearby horse facilities.

  9. Compost Exchange/Purely American • TCE has been working closely with local and regional partners such as AHSWD, Live Healthy Appalachia, Athens County Chamber of Commerce, Rural Action, and the Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative.

  10. City of Huron Curbside Collection • One of five in Ohio • Population served: 7149; 3100 households • Participation rate of 75% • 2011 food scrap collection: 145,840 lbs. or about 72 tons • Co-mingled with yard waste (LOGISTICS) • Cost of service: $55 per quarter for weekly trash, yard waste and food scraps and recyclables

  11. Greater Columbus Convention Center • As part of funding provided by Alcoa Foundation, the Pennsylvania Resources Council was able to lend their expertise to special events in Ohio that were looking to improve and/ or augment recycling and waste reduction programs

  12. They recommended ways to… • implement zero waste for EcoSummit (68% diversion) • expand/ improve existing recycling efforts • identify additional materials to target for recycling/diversion • SMG, Aramark, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO), Ohio EPA, and Eartha Limited were all represented at the meeting.

  13. Past Rules Compost Rule UpdatesEffective April 2, 2012 New Rules Exempt composting activities less than three hundred square feet Does not require financial assurance when closure cost estimate less than $3,500 Does not require testing for compost product when used onsite • All food scraps composting activities regulated • Financial assurance required for food scraps composting facilities • Testing required

  14. Past Rules Compost Rule UpdatesEffective April 2, 2012 New Rules One definition for “food scraps” Define compostable service ware and containers Incorporate food scraps into process by end of business day • Processed, unprocessed, and dairy/meat • Only defined biodegradable containers • No timeframe for incorporation

  15. Kroger – Ohio Grocers Association Pilot : July – Oct. 2008 September 2012 • 24 stores • 654 tons diverted • 124 Stores • 8600 tons diverted

  16. Contact Information Division of Materials and Waste Management Materials Conservation and Re-Use Terrie TerMeer, Assistant Chief Telephone : (614) 728-0017 terrie.termeer@epa.state.oh.us

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