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Arlington County Commercial/Multifamily Solid Waste Study. Presented by: Chip Goyette, Solid Waste Planner Arlington County Government Department of Environment Services. Agenda:. Arlington Facts and Figures Multi-family/Commercial Recycling Solid Waste Management Plan Solid Waste Study
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Arlington CountyCommercial/Multifamily Solid Waste Study Presented by:Chip Goyette, Solid Waste Planner Arlington County Government Department of Environment Services
Agenda: • Arlington Facts and Figures • Multi-family/Commercial Recycling • Solid Waste Management Plan • Solid Waste Study • Questions and Answers
Arlington Facts and Figures • Twenty-six square miles • Population of 196,800 • 57% of residents live in apartments or condos • 33 million square feet of commercial space • Commercial and multi-family sector generates 70-75% of all solid waste produced in the County
Multifamily & Commercial Recycling in Arlington • Responsible Party • Material Requirements • Reporting Requirements • Education
MF/Commercial Recycling: Responsible Party Definitions (Chapter 10, Article IV) Multiple-family dwelling - the owner, manager, or agent responsible for the management and disposal of solid waste generated at that property. Business – the business or property owner, manager or agent and, if different, the party responsible for the Management and disposal of solid waste generated at that business.
MF/Commercial Recycling: Material Requirements • Multifamily • Commercial
MF/Commercial Recycling: Reporting Requirements • Multifamily • Commercial • Haulers
MF/Commercial Recycling: Education Requirements • Periodic education required • Signage • Flyers/Posters • Lease language & property manuals • Verbal education
Solid Waste Management Plan: The Opportunity • Largest Generator of Solid Waste • Low Recycling and Participation • Tonnage Reports • Resources at County level
Solid Waste Management Plan:Enhancements, First Five Years • Expanded recycling for multi-family and commercial properties • Expanded solid waste planning and compliance capacity • Environment investment fee -- detailed feasibility analysis • Solid waste study
Solid Waste Study: Community Involvement • Expanded SWC membership • SWC developed policy questions • Presented study to community
Solid Waste Study:Goals • Learn how waste is managed in these sectors • Recommend alternatives to reduce waste stream
Solid Waste Study:Scope of Work • Survey of business/multifamily sector • Benchmark 20 localities • Final report discussing options • Recommendation from consultant
Solid Waste Study:Current Status • Consultant finishing survey and benchmarking reports • Briefings scheduled for Dec. 15
Solid Waste Study:Next Steps • Begin final report on options • Hold 2nd briefing in new year • County Manager makes recommendation to County Board
For more information: Chip Goyette, Solid Waste Planner Arlington County Solid Waste Bureau Phone. 703-228-6486 E-mail. cgoyette@arlingtonva.us Web. www.arlingtonva.us >> Search: “Solid Waste Study”