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Albuquerque Recycling Now & In the Future

Learn about Albuquerque's commitment to environmental protection and waste reduction through recycling. Discover the city's current recycling operations and plans for future expansion. Find out how you can get involved in promoting a zero waste future.

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Albuquerque Recycling Now & In the Future

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  1. Albuquerque Recycling Now & In the Future Mayor Martin J. Chávez __ Ed Adams, P.E., Chief Administrative Officer Irene García, Chief Operations Officer

  2. Leonard García, Director Solid Waste Management Department __ Jill Holbert Deputy Director, Solid Waste Management Department City of Albuquerque jholbert@cabq.gov Office (505) 761-8342 For more information,please contact: http://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste

  3. Background • “Albuquerque Green” Program • environmental protection & conservation • 2002 City Council Policy • supports waste reduction & recycling • Mayor’s Zero Waste Goal • “No Landfilling by 2030” • waste = resource • emphasizes diversion (waste reduction & recycling), not disposal • Development of Solid Waste Plan – Albuquerque’s first

  4. Current Solid Waste Department Operations • Cerro Colorado • Landfill • Compost Site • Recycling Processing Facility • Collections • 173,000 Homes • 14,190 Businesses • 3 Convenience Centers • Eagle Rock • Montessa Park • Don Reservoir

  5. Current Solid Waste Department Operations Graffiti Removal Weed Removal&Litter Control Drop – Off Recycling

  6. Albuquerque Waste Management 5% Diversion Rate

  7. Estimated Amounts of Selected Recyclables in Albuquerque Commercial Waste

  8. Current Status Of Recycling • Limited City Operated Collection Services • No Ongoing Public Education Program • Limited Processing Capacity • Trash Rates do not Encourage Recycling • Vibrant Markets for Materials • Drop-Off for Small Businesses • Motivated Population • Political Desire • Private Sector Support • Significant Opportunity for Growth

  9. Potential Commercial Recycling Roles for City • Passive • Information • Supportive • Promotion, education, information • Building code requirements for recycling storage • Economic incentives in refuse rates • Active • All of above + direct service for a fee

  10. Elements of Promotion, Education and Information • On – site evaluations / audits • Technical assistance • Speakers Bureau – model programs • Recognition, awards, publicity • Regional materials reuse /exchange service

  11. Case Study AB 939 (1989) 25 % diversion by 1995 50 % by 2000

  12. Program Services • Commercial Recycling – 2003 • Businesses, offices, retail centers, multi–family buildings • Construction and Demolition Ordinance – 2005 • Mandatory recycling of C & D wastes • Mandatory Recycling Ordinance – 2005 • for commercial businesses • College Recycling Programs – 2006 • Fresno State, Fresno City College, Fresno Pacific

  13. Fresno Commercial Sector Diversion

  14. Overall Fresno Diversion

  15. 2007 Diversion Bernalillo CountyAll Sectors

  16. Looking Ahead Fresno City Council Zero Waste Resolution Adopted by Unanimous Vote June 26, 2007 • Requires 75 % Diversion by 2012 • Zero Waste or 90 % Diversion by 2025

  17. A Timeline to Diversion Commercial Recycling Expansion MRF Development Resource Recovery Park PAYT Rate Structure 2011-2015 Cart Based Recycling 2009-2011 2015-2020 New Convenience / Transfer Station

  18. COA Opportunities for ChangeResidential Collection Pay As You Throw PAYT Cart Based RecyclingCollection + • Choice of 2 Cart Sizes for Trash • 48 or 96 Gallon • Price Based on Size • Less Trash = Less Cost • All Recyclables in Cart Except Glass • Convenience • Recycle More = Smaller Trash Cart = Less Cost

  19. Increased Diversion Before & After PAYT

  20. How RecycleBank Works

  21. Materials Recovery Facility • Public/Private Partnership • Maximize efficiency • Maximize materials value • Limit costs • Proven Success • El Paso • Phoenix • Denver • Flagstaff

  22. Modern Yard Waste Composting Facility Expansion of Existing Operations Produces Compost for City, Resident & Commercial Uses

  23. Opportunities for Change Commercial Collection Collection of cardboard, paper, glass City service, private service, both? City’s role? Establish advisory group to examine alternatives

  24. Expanded Recycling & Trash Drop-Off Options Household Collection Truck More Efficient Hauling Transfer Station Cerro Colorado Landfill Transfer Truck New Central Convenience Center & Transfer Station

  25. Resource Recovery Park Construction & Demolition Debris Processing & Storage Disaster Debris Processing & Storage Yard & Wood Waste Refuse Sorting, Salvage, & Transfer Scrap Metals Rec. Drop-off Center Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Receiving and Storage Special Waste* Reuse & Exchange Center Office & Education Center Composting Operation Parking Lot Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Scale House Scale House Scales Scales Public / Commercial Exit Employee / Visitor Entrance & Exit Public / Commercial Entrance * Special Waste egs. – Tires, Carpet, E-Waste

  26. “Any waste as an output from a businessis an operational inefficiency.”Buckminster Fuller

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