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SERDC 120: A New Effort January 23, 2014. SERDC SPONSOR LEVEL MEMBERS. SERDC Mission.
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SERDC Mission The mission of the Corporation is to unite industry professionals, organizations, government agencies and individuals engaged in the business of recycling; to foster communications amongst those groups; to promote sustainable recycling programs; and, to coordinate education and public awareness activities related to recycling.
Paper and Packaging SymposiumAtlanta, December 10 – 11, 2014 • Call for action • Flat recovery rates • Public and corporate goals set • Increasing packaging costs • Possible legislative action
SERDC 120 was initiated Task Statement: What we are working doing in this effort.
Task Statement Engage industry in voluntary public/private partnerships to make strategic, one-time, leveraged investments that sustain higher levels of recovery through the adoption of proven best practices in municipal recycling programs.
Who’s on Board: Investors Additional recruitment is continuing to take place.
Who’s on Board: Participants Additional recruitment is continuing to take place.
SERDC Members Supporting 120 • Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) • Alcoa • American Chemistry Council • American Forest & Paper Association • Caraustar • Carton Council • Coca-Cola Recycling • Curbside Value Partnership • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • Glass Packaging Institute • KW Plastics • Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) • NAPCOR • Pepsico • Publix • ReclayStewardEdge • ReCommunity • Recycling Management Resources • RRS • Sonoco Recycling • South Carolina Commerce • South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) • Strategic Materials • Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) • Umicore
Goals for 120 Days Assess partner assets/goals Put established and agreed upon guidelines for best practices against selected cities to develop task list Establish a projected spend & funding approach Develop leadership support End 120 days with a MOU/LOI, budget, and calendar
Gap Analysis Creates Task List Full bars means that component is fully maximized.
Gap Analysis Creates Task List Full bars means that component is fully maximized. Not on our task list
Gap Analysis Creates Task List Fewer bars means there is the activity is under engaged.
Gap Analysis Creates Task List Fewer bars means there is the activity is under engaged. Consider for our task list
Possible Cities Evaluations Richmond Louisville Winston Salem Knoxville Chattanooga Memphis Little Rock Columbia Huntsville Atlanta Birmingham Jackson Jacksonville Mobile St Petersburg
Possible Cities Evaluations Richmond Using resources wisely: SERDC 120 State Members are providing feedback on top 4 largest cities Louisville Winston Salem Knoxville Chattanooga Memphis Little Rock Columbia Huntsville Atlanta Birmingham Jackson Jacksonville Mobile St Petersburg
Example 1: Low level effort Columbia, SC Committed Community Transition to carts. Robust MRF Processing Strong MRF, no action needed. Private/Public Partnership Use private sector’s investments & need for material to build champions within the public sector. Strong End Markets The Southeast has strong demand for recyclables, no action needed. Supportive Policy Work with state legislation to pass supportive policy (possible landfill ban on containers). Thoughtful Outreach Good state level outreach. Program changes call for communications push on local level.
Example 2: High level effort Mobile, AL Committed Community Needs curbside collection and roll carts. Hub and spoke would support surrounding communities. Robust MRF Processing Currently has no MRF. Private/Public Partnership Excellent grant structure from ADEM. Strong End Markets The Southeast has strong demand for recyclables, no action needed. Supportive Policy Work with state legislation to pass supportive policy (possible landfill ban on containers). Thoughtful Outreach State level: school recycling challenge. Needs strong local outreach.
Develop governance procedureEvaluate and select potential citiesDevelop budget
Agree upon parameters for participationSet time lineDevelop MOUs or LOIs
Will Sagar www.serdc.org/120 Executive Directorwill.sagar@serdc.org(828) 507-0123