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SWAC Presentation 1/19/10* * The Meridian Curbside Recycling Program began in October of 2000. SSC donated revenues from the Curbside Recycling Program back to the city of Meridian for use in community enrichment projects. * To date revenues from the Curbside Recycling Program have contributed more than $300,000 to public enrichment projects throughout the city. * These funds were available through an application process with the following requirements: 1:1 Match Located Within Meridian City Limits Contain Recycle Content if applicable Signage placed stating project was funded in part by the Meridian Curbside Program * Here are just a few of the projects funded through the Curbside Recycling Program: Playground equipment in parks, schools, and subdivisions A Reader Board at Sawtooth Middle School Expanding Meridian Food Bank to include Perishable Items such as meat, cheese, vegetables, and fruits. Picnic Tables Bicycle Racks A statue made from scrap metal from a neighborhood cleanup. And many others. * Here are just a few of the projects funded through the Curbside Recycling Program: Playground equipment in parks, schools, and subdivisions A Reader Board at Sawtooth Middle School Expanding Meridian Food Bank to include Perishable Items such as meat, cheese, vegetables, and fruits. Picnic Tables Bicycle Racks A statue made from scrap metal from a neighborhood cleanup. And many others. * Here are just a few of the projects funded through the Curbside Recycling Program: Playground equipment in parks, schools, and subdivisions A Reader Board at Sawtooth Middle School Expanding Meridian Food Bank to include Perishable Items such as meat, cheese, vegetables, and fruits. Picnic Tables Bicycle Racks A statue made from scrap metal from a neighborhood cleanup. And many others. * Here are just a few of the projects funded through the Curbside Recycling Program: Playground equipment in parks, schools, and subdivisions A Reader Board at Sawtooth Middle School Expanding Meridian Food Bank to include Perishable Items such as meat, cheese, vegetables, and fruits. Picnic Tables Bicycle Racks A statue made from scrap metal from a neighborhood cleanup. And many others. * * The “Environment At Work” Award was created in 2008 to recognize Meridian organizations that were implementing waste reduction measures through recycling. The award is presented to Meridian organizations for the most innovative “Recycling, Reuse, Reduction” program. * To be eligible for the “Environment At Work” award applicants must be: Located in Meridian City Limits Able to document their successful recycling program Established for at least one year Free of pending Environmental Enforcement Action Site visit by a SWAC member * The 2008 Winner was Crucial Technology. * Honorable Mention went to Meridian Academy. * In 2009 “Pro-Build” was recognized with an award for their outstanding Recycling efforts. * “In Threw The Outdoors” was recognized with an award for their outstanding Reuse efforts. * * In October of 2009, the Meridian Curbside Recycling program was converted from a source separated bin system to a fully automated co-mingled system. The Meridian Curbside Recycling program utilized a 15 gallon container, whereas the Co-mingled Recycling Program affords the source utilization of a 95 gallon wheeled cart. * The advantages to this new system include: Greater recycling opportunities to residents due to larger container size. Easier for residents to recycle because all recyclables are placed together in one container. And safer for SSC employees because of automated system. * Let this slide run itself. The picture of the recycle bin will fade out. A picture of a 95 Gallon Wheeled Cart will appear. Lastly a picture of an Automated Recycling Truck will appear. * The disadvantages of the co-mingled recycling system are that co-mingled commodities must be source separated at a recycling facility. This makes the recyclables worth far less. So in turn, there are no monies to return to the Community Recycling Fund. * In essence, with the advent of the co-mingled curbside recycling program and the upcoming conversion to automated trash collection the SWAC feels that it has met its goals and served its original purpose. As such, there is no longer a need for this committee to continue. However, the SWAC will continue if the Mayor does not want the Committee to end. City of Meridian Solid Waste Advisory Committee – A Decade of Accomplishments Purpose Created in 2000 to serve as an Advisory Committee to the Meridian City Council: Solid Waste Issues New Program Implementation Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) Members Private Citizens of Meridian Meridian City Council Meridian City Attorney Meridian Director of Parks and Rec. Meridian Director Public Works Meridian Utility Billing Manager Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council New Programs The SWAC met regularly with Sanitary Services Company (SSC) to discuss: Issues Ideas Rate Discussions Meetings Community Recycling Fund Meridian Curbside Recycling Program The Meridian Curbside Recycling Program began in October 2000. SSC donated revenues from the Curbside Recycling Program back to the City of Meridian for use in community enrichment projects. Meridian Curbside Recycling Program To date, revenues from the Curbside Recycling Program contributed more than $300,000 to community enrichment projects throughout Meridian. Application Process 1:1 Match Located within Meridian city limits Contain recycled content if applicable Signage stating project was funded in part by Meridian Curbside Program Some Funded Projects: Playground Equipment in Schools, Local Parks, and Subdivisions. Some Funded Projects: Reader Board at Sawtooth Middle School Some Funded Projects: Expanded Meridian Food Bank to include perishable foods. Some Funded Projects: Statue made from scrap metal from neighborhood cleanup. “Environment at Work” Award Recognizing Local Businesses The “Environment at Work” Award was created in 2008 to recognize Meridian organizations that were implementing waste reduction measures through recycling. The award is presented to Meridian organizations with the most innovative recycling (reuse, reduction) program. “Environment at Work” Award Eligibility Located in Meridian city limits. Able to document recycling program. Established for at least one year. Free of pending environmental enforcement action. Pass site visit by SWAC member. 2008 Recipients 2008 Winner Crucial Technology 2008 Recipients 2008 Honorable Mention Meridian Academy 2009 Recipients 2009 Outstanding Recycling Efforts Pro-Build 2009 Recipients 2009 Outstanding Reuse Efforts In Threw The Outdoors Conversion to Co-mingled Recycling Conversion In October of 2009, the Meridian Curbside Recycling Program was converted from a source-separated bin system to a fully automated co-mingled system using a wheeled cart. “Co-Mingled” System Advantages Greater recycling opportunities for residents due to larger container size. Easier for residents to recycle because all recyclables are placed together in one container. Safer for SSC employees because of the automated system. Automated Recycling Truck Advantages 95 Gallon Wheeled Cart Disadvantages Co-Mingled commodities must be source separated at a recycling facility. Recyclables are worth less money. Leaves no extra monies to return to the Community Recycling Fund. Conclusion Summary With the advent of the Co-Mingled Curbside Recycling Program and the upcoming conversion to automated trash collection, the SWAC feels it has met its goals and served its original purpose. As such, we feel there is no longer a need for the Committee to continue. However, the Committee is willing to continue in whatever capacity the City of Meridian desires. Questions? * The Solid Waste Advisory Committee, (SWAC) was created in 2000, to serve as an advisory committee to the Meridian City Council for Solid Waste Issues and New Program Implementation. * SWAC membership consisted of: Private Citizens of Meridian Meridian City Attorney Meridian Director of Public Works Meridian Director of Parks and Rec Meridian Director of Utility Billing Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Meridian City Councilman * The SWAC met with representatives from Sanitary Services Company (SSC) to discuss new programs, issues, ideas, rate discussions, etc. Additionally, the SWAC met with the director of the Ada County Hidden Hollow Landfill, on a quarterly basis to discuss ongoing programs, rate increases, landfill expansion, etc. * The Solid Waste Advisory Committee, (SWAC) was created in 2000, to serve as an advisory committee to the Meridian City Council for Solid Waste Issues and New Program Implementation. * SWAC membership consisted of: Private Citizens of Meridian Meridian City Attorney Meridian Director of Public Works Meridian Director of Parks and Rec Meridian Director of Utility Billing Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Meridian City Councilman * The SWAC met with representatives from Sanitary Services Company (SSC) to discuss new programs, issues, ideas, rate discussions, etc. Additionally, the SWAC met with the director of the Ada County Hidden Hollow Landfill, on a quarterly basis to discuss ongoing programs, rate increases, landfill expansion, etc. * * The Meridian Curbside Recycling Program began in October of 2000. SSC donated revenues from the Curbside Recycling Program back to the city of Meridian for use in community enrichment projects. * To date revenues from the Curbside Recycling Program have contributed more than $300,000 to public enrichment projects throughout the city. * These funds were available through an application process with the following requirements: 1:1 Match Located Within Meridian City Limits Contain Recycle Content if applicable Signage placed stating project was funded in part by the Meridian Curbside Program * Here are just a few of the projects funded through the Curbside Recycling Program: Playground equipment in parks, schools, and subdivisions A Reader Board at Sawtooth Middle School Expanding Meridian Food Bank to include Perishable Items such as meat, cheese, vegetables, and fruits. Picnic Tables Bicycle Racks A statue made from scrap metal from a neighborhood cleanup. And many others. * Here are just a few of the projects funded through the Curbside Recycling Program: Playground equipment in parks, schools, and subdivisions A Reader Board at Sawtooth Middle School Expanding Meridian Food Bank to include Perishable Items such as meat, cheese, vegetables, and fruits. Picnic Tables Bicycle Racks A statue made from scrap metal from a neighborhood cleanup. And many others. * Here are just a few of the projects funded through the Curbside Recycling Program: Playground equipment in parks, schools, and subdivisions A Reader Board at Sawtooth Middle School Expanding Meridian Food Bank to include Perishable Items such as meat, cheese, vegetables, and fruits. Picnic Tables Bicycle Racks A statue made from scrap metal from a neighborhood cleanup. And many others. * Here are just a few of the projects funded through the Curbside Recycling Program: Playground equipment in parks, schools, and subdivisions A Reader Board at Sawtooth Middle School Expanding Meridian Food Bank to include Perishable Items such as meat, cheese, vegetables, and fruits. Picnic Tables Bicycle Racks A statue made from scrap metal from a neighborhood cleanup. And many others. * * The “Environment At Work” Award was created in 2008 to recognize Meridian organizations that were implementing waste reduction measures through recycling. The award is presented to Meridian organizations for the most innovative “Recycling, Reuse, Reduction” program. * To be eligible for the “Environment At Work” award applicants must be: Located in Meridian City Limits Able to document their successful recycling program Established for at least one year Free of pending Environmental Enforcement Action Site visit by a SWAC member * The 2008 Winner was Crucial Technology. * Honorable Mention went to Meridian Academy. * In 2009 “Pro-Build” was recognized with an award for their outstanding Recycling efforts. * “In Threw The Outdoors” was recognized with an award for their outstanding Reuse efforts. * * In October of 2009, the Meridian Curbside Recycling program was converted from a source separated bin system to a fully automated co-mingled system. The Meridian Curbside Recycling program utilized a 15 gallon container, whereas the Co-mingled Recycling Program affords the source utilization of a 95 gallon wheeled cart. * The advantages to this new system include: Greater recycling opportunities to residents due to larger container size. Easier for residents to recycle because all recyclables are placed together in one container. And safer for SSC employees because of automated system. * Let this slide run itself. The picture of the recycle bin will fade out. A picture of a 95 Gallon Wheeled Cart will appear. Lastly a picture of an Automated Recycling Truck will appear. * The disadvantages of the co-mingled recycling system are that co-mingled commodities must be source separated at a recycling facility. This makes the recyclables worth far less. So in turn, there are no monies to return to the Community Recycling Fund. * In essence, with the advent of the co-mingled curbside recycling program and the upcoming conversion to automated trash collection the SWAC feels that it has met its goals and served its original purpose. As such, there is no longer a need for this committee to continue. However, the SWAC will continue if the Mayor does not want the Committee to end.