2018 01-24City of Meridian
Solid WaAe
Advisory Commission
A CITY OF MERIDIAN
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
4:00 P.M. — 5:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order 4:01pm
2. Roll -call Attendance:
A. Voting Members
X Cheryl Caldwell
X Mark Nelson
X Steve Cory
X Karie Glenn
X Dave Neal
B. Ex Officio Members
X Genesis Milam
Meridian City Hall, Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian, Idaho
208-888-4433
X Megan Larsen
X Andrea Pogue
X J. Scott Walters
X Victoriah Madrigal, youth member
O Rachele Klein (Republic Services)
3. Approval of the Agenda:
Commissioner Larsen made motion to approve the agenda as published.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner J6 r All ayes, motion carried
4. Approval of Minutes: January 12, 2018 Special Meeting; and November 15 Regular
Meeting
Commissioner Larsen made motion to approve the January 12`h minutes with the suggested
changes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Pogue. All ayes, motion carried
Commissioner Larsen made motion to approve the November 15`h minutes as published.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Madrigal. All ayes, motion carried
5. Presentation: Converting Plastics to Diesel Fuel: Renewlogy (telephonic appearance)
Priyanka Bakaya with Renewlogy 1-215-266-4237 was able to discuss and answer questions
regarding the plastics to fuel process that will be utilized for Boise City's orange bag program
starting this spring.
Plastics are chopped down and distilled in a closed chamber. Due to the closed chamber
there is no oxygen, nor emissions. Various grades of fuel can be created since each fuel distills at
a different temperature. From time of entry into the chamber, it takes approximately 1 hour to
process. 70-80% fuel, 25% natural gas and 5% char (labels or organics left over)
1 site in the US (Salt Lake) and 1 site being currently being commissioned for Canada
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Salt Lake City site can process 10 ton a day. They do not have any contracts at this time. They
are usually receiving more material than they can process in one day.
Boise's program currently in prep stage:
They are the I` city to send 3-7 plastics in orange bags.
Contamination will be caught as materials are being fed into the machine
Renewlogy will absorb the cost of disposal to a certain amount (not disclosed)
Transportation; no specifics given on how or when
Dry materials are preferred (tolerance of moisture, not calculated yet)
No #1 plastic!
No Charges, No proceeds other than possible contamination disposal fees
No discussion regarding sunset on service and focus on purchase of machine
General information:
Nothing special about the orange bags. Other places like Omaha Nebraska and Citrus
California use other bags.
Desire is to sell the machines; unit cost of approximately 4 million (construction,
commissioning, training, installation)
Email for further questions pbakaya@renewlogy.com
6. Old Business
A. Residential Recycling Program -
(1) Jan. 2018 Changes to Meridian Plastics Program — Marketing efforts and update
(Rachele Klein, Republic Services)
Konrad provided fliers and brochure samples regarding the changes. Modes of communication
will be cart labels, inserts into the bills, monthly newsletter. As of this meeting the fliers
presented are drafts. Documents have not been approved for use and distribution.
(2) Discussion to prepare for 2/1/18 Special Meeting on the topic of DOW Packaging and
Specialty Plastics and Keep America Beautiful "Orange Bag" Grant Program
SWAC asked Jason Korn, PW Dept., to research and report back on Omaha's program.
(3) Reminder to Commissioners: Town Hall on Wednesday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. at
Cole Valley High School in Downtown Meridian (topic changes to plastics program, etc.)
Flier routed through the dais for commissioners wishing to attend for time and location details
(4) Parks & Recreation's CRFP FY18 Application: Clarification and discussion (Mike
Barton)
Mike provided clarification to Commissioners that the benches will be purchased and installed
during FYI 8; however the park itself will not be open to the public until spring of FYI
Commissioner Pogue made motion add the clarification to the record, and continue with the
award. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Larsen. All ayes, motion carried
(5) Trash or Treasure Program -Selection of working committee (Brett Baranco, MDP)
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Commission is definitely interested in holding this event in 2018. Brett invited the previous
subcommittee to volunteer again. Subcommittee possible; Genesis Milam, Scott Walters, Steve
Cory, Andrea Pogue, Victoria Madrigal, Luke Cavnar, Jason Korn, and a Republic Services
Rep. Brett will schedule the first meeting soon.
(6) Recycle a Bicycle Program -Selection of working committee (Cheryl Caldwell)
Commission is interested in participating in the spring event put on by Parks Department.
Andrea will contact Parks for dates. Subcommittee possible; Scott Walters, Mark Nelson, Megan
Larsen, Rachele Klein, Meridian Cycle
7. New Business
A. Chair Update — Ada County SWAC meeting of 01/17/18 and SWAC Annual Report
Presentation to City Council on 01/23/18
Tabled to February Regular Meeting
B. Commission Business:
(1) Selection of Officers
Commissioner Nelson nominated Steve Cory for Chair.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Pogue. Steve Cory accepted nomination.
All ayes, motion carried
Commissioner Pogue nominated Scott Walters for Vice Chair.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Nelson, Scott Walters accepted nomination.
All ayes, motion carried
(2) Setting of 2018 Regular Meeting Schedule
Commissioner Powe made motion to retain the current monthly meeting schedule as set forth in
City Code. The 4` Wednesday of each month from 4:00-5:00p.m. Understanding that meetings
may be cancelled, rescheduled, and special meetings may be held with required notices.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Walters. All ayes, motion carried
8. Next Meeting: Special SWAC meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2018, 9:00 AM —10:30 AM
9. Adjournment 5:40 pm
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Dave Dean from Western Recycling came to podium to answer questions as well.
Shipping materials to Seattle for Optic sorting. They are removing 1-2, but 3-7 are stacking up.
He is not sure what is happening with those materials at this point.
Steve Cory requested solid numbers. Konrad with Republic reports that Western provided them
with 2256.52 tons per year plastics from residents throughout the Treasure Valley. There is an
additional 937.53 tons per year of plastics from Commercial customers. Based on Konrad's
information there is no breakdown of 3-7 plastics
With Boise waiting to make changes, what negative affect will that have to Meridian's recycling
efforts since we are trying to clean up now? (No direct answer given)
3-7 plastics equates to approximately 10% of all plastics collection with plastic film being 1 % of
that 10%.
5. Presentation on technology to convert #347 plastics to diesel fuel and/or discussion with:
Renewlogy representative
Postponed; as the Rep was not contacted and scheduled for this meeting.
6. Presentation and/or discussion with: Republic Services representative regarding logistics
and potential positive and/or negative impacts of launching an Orange Bag program in
Meridian from RS's perspective; and current status of public outreach and marketing
efforts re: implemented changes to Meridian's residential plastics recycling program and
related issues.
7. Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 24, 2018
8. Adjournment 3:35pm
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from: Andrea Pogue
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 12:52 PM
To: Barbara Shiffer; C.Jay Coles; Steve Cory; Karie Glenn; Scott Walters
Subject: RE: SWAC meeting today; what are are the phone arrangements for adding Renewlogy
to the meeting?
I just spoke with Rachele:
The Clerk or someone on SWAC will call the woman from the dais for her to appear telephonically:
1-215-266-4237
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From: Andrea Pogue
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 12:14 PM
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Subject: SWAC meeting today; what are are the phone arrangements for adding Renewlogy to the meeting?
Importance: High
Rachele,
Did you get the phone number information you need for the Renewlogy representative to appear telephonically today
at the SWAC meeting?
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Learn more about recycling changes affecting our area, ask
questions, and view a live demonstration. The West Ada
School District will also provide an overview of the
school bond and supplemental levy on the March ballot.
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Mayor Tammy deWeerd
Meridian City Hall
33. E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, ID 83642
213o W. Franklin Road, Meridian, ID 8364.2
208-685-7739
local. republicservices.com.site/idaho
Subject: Recycling Market Impacts of China's Recyclable Materials Ban
Dear Mayor de Weerd,
December 5, 2017
Republic Services believes it is important to share information regarding drastic changes in international
recycling markets over the last three months that have caused a long-term disruption in the recycling industry.
These market changes impact the ability to continue recycling items our community is currently accustomed to
recycling in both the commercial and residential programs.
At this time, we have confirmed that mixed plastics (#1-7) are banned. Therefore, we are requesting a change in
materials collected in the Meridian residential and commercial recycling programs in accordance with the Ada
County SWAC recommendation which states, "Recycling in Ada County is changing in response to global
recycling markets. Effective January 1, 2018, the following materials will be allowed in residential recycling
carts: cardboard, tin/aluminum cans, mixed paper and plastic milk jugs, pop/soda bottles, fruit juice bottles and
jugs, and detergent jugs. All other plastics are banned and must be disposed of in trash carts until viable
markets reemerge for this material."
Recycling programs are only as good as the global recycling markets. Markets are in a "reset" mode, requiring us
to "re -set" our recycling program to match global markets. As of January 1st, 2018, China will no longer accept
mixed plastics. Due to transit times from domestic ports to China, we have not seen orders for this material
since November 1st, 2017. As a result of the ban, plastics other than plastic milk jugs, pop/soda bottles, fruit
juice bottles and jugs, and detergent jugs will be landfilled. Mixed paper is also at risk of being banned due to
high contamination levels.
We understand the changes in recycling will cause some disruption to the local system and we are committed to
assisting with public education. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. In the
meantime, please reach out if you have questions.
Thank you,
Dave Fisher
General Manager, Republic Services
dfisher@republicservices.com
(208) 685-7752
Cc: Steve Cory, Meridian Solid Waste Advisory Commission Chariman
Andrea Pogue, City of Meridian Deputy Attorney
Karie Glenn, Meridian Utility Billing Manager