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Ohio Solid Waste System Review . Solid Waste Advisory Committee May 17 th , 2012. Phase I Overview. The Process So Far…. December 2011: Initial Invites go out to Interested Parties February 2012: Review Website Launched March 2012: Introductory Webinar March – May 2012: Phase I meetings.
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Ohio Solid Waste System Review Solid Waste Advisory Committee May 17th, 2012 Phase I Overview
The Process So Far… • December 2011: Initial Invites go out to Interested Parties • February 2012: Review Website Launched • March 2012: Introductory Webinar • March – May 2012: Phase I meetings
The Overall Themes Ohio’s Materials Management System
Ohio EPA • Role • Rules and Regulations • Beneficial Reuse, 27-13, 6111 • Planning • Data Collection/Management, Reporting, State Plan/SWAC, Planning Process • Goals • Differentiate by materials, Zero Waste, Urban/Rural • Waste Streams/Definition
Recycling • We need more of it • Increased Recycling • Mandatory, Density Trigger for Curbside, Bar & Restaurant, Multifamily Dwellings, PAYT • Special Streams and Programs • HHW, Electronics, Paint • EPR, Deposit Programs • Landfill Bans • Yard Waste, Food Waste, Glass, Bottles, Aluminum, Plastic Bags
Funding • State Fee • Disposal and Gen Fees • Raise/lower ceilings, Simplify, Process for change • Other Revenue Streams • Taxes, Recycling Profits, Host Community Fees & Contract/Designation Fees • Funding Specialized Activities • Health Departments, Enforcement, DRLP
SWMDs • Rules and Authorities • Flow Control, Siting Criteria • Planning/Reporting • Planning Period, Ratification Process, Plan Structure • Data Collection • ADR Requirements • Services • Education, HHW, Public vs. Private mix • Expenses • Flexibility, Checks and Balances, Carryovers • Structure • Number of Districts, Boards/Policy Committees, Separation Process, Authorities vs. Districts
Infrastructure • Specialized Facilities • Recycling Market Development • Landfill Requirements • Water, Air and Radiation Testing • Siting Criteria • Industry Services • Bundling of Services • Contracting Practices
What’s Next? • June – August 2012: Phase II meetings • Facilitated Discussions • Held across Ohio • Seek consensus on contentious issues • August – December 2012: Phase III • Development of a formal proposal • Public comment period • Revisions, final proposal • 2013: Phase IV • Legislative Initiative
Contact Information Christopher Germain DMWM, Planning Unit PO Box 1049 Columbus, OH 43216-1049 614/728-5317 Christopher.germain@epa.state.oh.us