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Zero Waste to Landfill

Zero Waste to Landfill. Rocky Beem Environmental Training Conference June 4, 2012. Smithfield Foods Goal. Each IOC to have one facility certified by 2018. Benefits: Limited landfill space Long-term pollution issue Costs Stakeholder Interest McDonald’s Initiative. How is it Defined?.

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Zero Waste to Landfill

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  1. Zero Waste to Landfill Rocky Beem Environmental Training Conference June 4, 2012

  2. Smithfield Foods Goal • Each IOC to have one facility certified by 2018. • Benefits: • Limited landfill space • Long-term pollution issue • Costs • Stakeholder Interest • McDonald’s Initiative

  3. How is it Defined? • Eliminate all shipments of waste to a landfill. • Many interpretations: • Less than 1%? • Waste to energy acceptable? • All wastes eliminated, reused or recycled?

  4. Smithfield Definition • Zero landfill waste for 12 months • Minimum of 10% reduction in total waste from baseline • Reuse or Recycle >50% of waste • Incineration limited to legally required wastes (PCBs, Hazardous) • Stabilized and landfilled hazardous waste limited to 0.1% of total • Total waste cost not to exceed 105% of baseline cost

  5. Zero Landfill Waste Companies • Lipton Tea - Suffolk, VA • General Motors • Sunny Delight • Toyota • Subaru • Bert’s Bees • Hallmark • Minolta • Ricoh

  6. Achieving Zero Landfill Waste • Source Reduction & Segregation • Increased Reuse and Recycling • Increased Composting • Waste-to-Energy

  7. Source Reduction • Don’t buy anything that becomes waste (i.e. packaging) • Return materials to suppliers (i.e. packaging, drums) • Suppliers improve products to allow reuse or recycling • Extend the life of materials used in the process • Evaluate waste sources and eliminate generation • On-site treatment (e.g. spill debris; when allowed)

  8. Reuse Options • Reusable plastic pallets and other dunnage (stainless bins) • Return plastic waste to manufacturer (make new product or reuse) • Purify on site for internal or external reuse (e.g. centrifuge DAF float) • Land Application of sewage sludge (soil amendment) • Rendering

  9. Composting • Food Waste • Paper Plates, cups, napkins, towels • Facial Tissue • Paperboard • Yard Waste • Wastewater Treatment Sludge

  10. Recyclable Materials

  11. Waste to Energy Candidates • Plastic Cups, plastic ware • Chip & Snack Bags • Styrofoam Cups • Plastic & Styrofoam Clam Shell • Plastic #1 – 7 except #3 PVC • Foam Core board • Styrofoam with tape, labels & debris • Styrofoam peanuts • Rubber related materials • Plastic banding material • Contaminated corrugate • Waxed Cardboard

  12. Waste-to-Energy Debate • Complaints • Transfer of Pollution to Air? • Ash (10%) constitutes landfill of hazardous material? • Incineration not included (no recovery) • Benefits • Reduced landfill methane (GHG) • Replaces non-renewable fuels • 90% reduction in landfill space • Metals recovery

  13. Plants with “Zero” LF Potential • Strong existing program for waste minimization and recycling • Accessible waste to energy facilities for non-recyclable materials • Do not generate wastes that are extremely difficult to manage • Access to composting facilities • Access to wastewater sludge disposal options (if needed) • Costs for exiting the landfill would not be prohibitive

  14. Pathway to Success Set Objective and Target Specific tasks and timelines Waste Streams Analysis Type, source, quantity of all wastes Employee Awareness Program You must have their support! Waste Management Guidelines Detailed “how to” manage Audit and Enforcement Harsh but necessary Tracking, Records, Reporting Progress breeds Success !

  15. Final Thoughts • Worthwhile Endeavor • Will increase your understanding of wastes • Will lead to sustainable management practices • Potential cost savings • Vendors available to assist with program You Have Options

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