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Creating a Quantifiable Zero Waste Plan

Creating a Quantifiable Zero Waste Plan. Jared Zitron R3 Consulting Group, Inc. August 6, 2012. Introduction. Past vs. Present What do we have now? Where can we go? How do we get there? Quantifiability is the key to decision making. What We Need in a Zero Waste Plan.

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Creating a Quantifiable Zero Waste Plan

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  1. Creating a Quantifiable Zero Waste Plan Jared Zitron R3 Consulting Group, Inc. August 6, 2012

  2. Introduction Past vs. Present • What do we have now? • Where can we go? • How do we get there? Quantifiability is the key to decision making

  3. What We Need in a Zero Waste Plan • Strategies Based on Actual Data • Solid waste systems are unique • All inclusive snapshot • Quantifiable Understanding • Current Conditions • Future Projections • Methods of Accountability

  4. The Objective To provide local governments with the tools to make educated decisions • Actual Data • Waste Characterization • Disposal/Diversion Tonnage • Financials • Comprehensive Zero Waste Model • Specific, Measurable Goals • Establish Priorities • Unique Zero Waste Scenarios • Environmental Measures

  5. Components of a Quantifiable Plan Isolate variable and fixed elements • Waste Characterization Data • Tonnage by: • Waste Stream • Program • Material Type • Destination(s) • Facility Detail • Financial Data • Special Considerations

  6. Zero Waste DevelopmentSpecific, Measurable Goals Options based on the unique qualities of each system • What and Where is the target material? • Method of capture and destination? • Does it make financial sense? • Time-frame and ease of implementation

  7. Zero Waste DevelopmentEstablish Priorities What are the main concerns? • Divert, divert, divert! • Diversion while maintaining highest and best use • Financial considerations, then diversion Mixed material vs. source separated collection • Mixed waste • Organic waste • Processing costs

  8. Zero Waste ModelingUnique Scenarios How do the system components interact? • Source reduction vs. stream change • Customer participation vs. MRF processing Does the option make financial sense? • Cost per ton diverted Infrastructure Evolution • Change over time • Composting • Conversion technology

  9. Zero Waste ModelingEnvironmental Measures EPA’s Waste Reduction Model (WaRM) • Quantifiable impacts • Baseline and alternative scenarios • Specific inputs • Change in waste composition • Facility distances • Best practices through a large-scale environmental lens

  10. Understanding Financial Implications Analysis and breakdowns by line-item Collection Processing Administrative • Waste stream (Res, Com, C&D) • Program • Trash • Recycling • Organics, etc. • Cost per ton diverted • Attributable to specific source

  11. Quantifiability as a Planning Tool Accountability and change over time • Expected vs. actual outcome Defensible values • Tons diverted, disposed • Cost implications • Public and council transparency Contract facilitation • Streamlined quarterly reports • Required content and format

  12. Summary Zero Waste programs based on unique systems Need a means for accountability • What, where, and how? • Success areas vs. problem areas Zero Waste Modeling • Customizable scenarios • Straightforward financial analysis • Present and future Uniting Ideology and Practice

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