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Lowndes County Solid Waste Management. Introduction. Solid Waste Management Committee Members: Robin English – Public Works Director Mike Fletcher – County Engineer Stephanie Black – Finance Director Paige Dukes – Public Information Officer Kevin L. Beals – Development Reviewer. Goals.
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Introduction Solid Waste Management Committee Members: • Robin English – Public Works Director • Mike Fletcher – County Engineer • Stephanie Black – Finance Director • Paige Dukes – Public Information Officer • Kevin L. Beals – Development Reviewer
Goals • Redistribute revenue sources as set forth by the requirements of House Bill 489. • Create a user friendly system of collection and disposal that encourages recycling and waste reduction. • Evaluate avenues by which solid waste management in Lowndes County can effectively meet the needs of a growing community.
What is Solid Waste? Solid Waste is more commonly known as trash or garbage and is made up of every day items that we throw away during our various daily activities.
How is Solid Waste Disposed of in Lowndes County? As Solid Waste is generated and disposed of by residents and businesses in Lowndes County various haulers collect and transport the material to the “Veolia Pecan Row Landfill” for disposal.
Collection Center Service Areas • UnincorporatedLowndes County Address Points = 24,364 • Address Points Within Plated Subdivisions = 11,781
Budget Projections On average, the solid waste budget has increased an average of10.22%over the last 3 years. If trends continue, by fiscal year 2010-11, Lowndes County will spend an estimated$1,865,730.00on solid waste.
Budget Summary As the demand for solid waste disposal has increased the general funding for solid waste management has not and is therefore not meeting the financial requirements of those using the system.
Development Impact Disposal Rate = 7.73 Lbs./Person/Day or 1.41 Tons Per Year/Person.
Population Trends According to the U.S. Census Bureau the historic population growth of Lowndes County is as follows: • 1980 – 67,972 residents • 1990 – 75,981 residents • 2000 – 92,115 residents • 2007 – 101,790 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Estimate) The population growth of Lowndes County between 1980 and 2000 exceeds the total reported population for 97 out of 159 Counties located in the State of Georgia.
Recap • Collection Centers • Disposal Trends • Budget • Development
Why? • Why encourage recycling and waste reduction?
Facts! • 2.6 million tons of common recyclables are disposed of each year by Georgia households and businesses. Disposal cost = $90 million. • The estimated market value of this material is $250 million dollars. • The State of Georgia is home of a $2.4 billion dollar recycling industry. • 9 out of the 15 paper mills in the State of Georgia use 100% recycled material. • 1 out of every 3 plastic (P.E.T.) beverage containers collected for recycling in the United States goes to Carpet Mills in north Georgia.
Public Education Launch of a public education campaign centered around a community effort to: Reduce Reuse Recycle
Waste Reduction Waste reduction, as the name implies, is anything that reduces waste by using less material in the first place. • Buy durable products vs. disposable • Buy items you can reuse • Buy products in bulk • Buy items you can recycle locally
Waste Reduction Supportsthe State of Georgia’s material-specific waste disposal reduction goals set for the years 2012 and 2017. • 2012 – Reduce waste by 11% • 2017 – Reduce waste by 23%
Waste Reduction State of Georgia Disposal Rate = 6.38 lbs/person/day Greater Lowndes County Disposal Rate = 7.73 lbs/person/day
Recycling Hubs Grant On October 25th, 2007 the State of Georgia announced that the City of Valdosta and Lowndes County (in partnership) would be (1) of (4) Regional Recycling Hub Grant award recipients. The intent behind this grant is to implement new and innovative regional recycling collection programs that encourage single stream recycling techniques.
How? • How do we create a solid waste management system that redistributes revenue sources as set forth by the requirements of House Bill 489? • How do we create a user friendly system of collection and disposal that encourages recycling and waste reduction? • How can we effectively meet the solid waste management needs of a growing community?
Disposal Options Just as there are several issues compounding the complexity of managing the cost of waste disposal, the Solid Waste Management Committee has compiled (2) two options for Solid Waste disposal that will give citizens a choice regarding their preferred method of disposal.
Disposal Options • The continued use of Collection Centers. • The use of Curbside Collection.
Option #1 Provides residents wishing to continue utilizing Lowndes County Solid Waste Collection Sites the ability to do so. This option will ensure that citizens who choose to use the option will also be the citizens funding the system.
What is PAYT? PAYT programs, also called unit-based or variable-rate pricing, charge residents for waste collection based on the amount of waste they throw away – in the same way that households are charged for electricity, gas, and other utilities.
Why PAYT? PAYT offers residents a more equitable way to pay for collection and disposal of their trash – while at the same time, encouraging them to create less waste and increase the amount they recycle. “Throw away less, pay less” “Throw away more, pay more”
Process Lowndes County residents wishing to participate in the “Pay as you Throw” method of waste disposal would purchase a punch card from the Finance or Public Works Departments. When residents take their waste material to the collection center they would present the punch card to the Attendant who would then punch the card in accordance with the amount of waste disposed. Bulky items will be disposed of by voucher.
Punch Card Example Punch cards will be made of a light weight, durable plastic fabricated to withstand normal wear and tear for the life of the card. Cards will be sold in three different dollar amounts that will be identified by color: Green= $10.00Yellow= $20.00Red= $30.00 1 Punch = $2.00 = 1 Bag of Garbage
Voucher Example Vouchers will be purchased in advance of disposal just as the punch cards. Citizens will surrender the voucher to the attendant at the time of disposal. Truck Load = $10.00, Trailer Load = $10.00, Truck & Trailer Load = $20.00
“Litter. It Costs You” Comprehensive Litter Prevention and Abatement Act of 2006 • Consolidated 25 separate code references related to litter and illegal dumpinginto 1 Act. • Made drivers responsible for all material leaving vehicle. • Authorizes all law enforcement agencies, officers and officials of the state or any political subdivision ……can enforce compliance. • Authorized any court, not just the Superior Court, to hear littering and illegal dumping violations.
Option #2 Lowndes County residents wishing to participate in “curb side collection” as their primary method of disposal may continue to do so. Citizens may not be aware that curb side service can be convenient, affordable and available to all Lowndes County residents.
Curbside Facts • 27% of residents who live in unincorporated Lowndes County currently receive curbside pickup from private haulers. • 64% of Lowndes County residents receive curbside pickup.
Process Implement a Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Collection for those citizens who would like an option other than “Pay as You Throw”
Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement Options -Weekly Residential Solid Waste Collection -Weekly Residential Recycling Collection -Bi-Monthly Bulky Waste Collection -Bi-Monthly Yard Waste Collection -Option of 60-70 Gallon Container or 90-100 Gallon Container -Participants will have the option to contract with the hauler of their choice at a monthly fee that will fall within the limits set forth by Lowndes County via the Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement.
Not To Exceed Pricing Participating Commercial Haulers Will Provide: 90-100 Gallon Container Not to Exceed $20.00 mo. 60-70 Gallon Container Not to Exceed $18.00 mo. -Includes a Recycling Container- Bulky Waste (per item) Not to Exceed $20.00 Yard Waste (per load) Not to Exceed $20.00 Back Door Pickup for Elderly or Disabled No Charge
Conclusion By providing various disposal options we successfullyallow citizens to determine which method of disposal best suits their disposal needs and how much they spend will be directly proportionate on how willing they are toimplement in homeReduce, ReuseandRecycle waste reduction methods.
