2020-09-23 EMC Meeting Agenda and Director's Informational Report

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B. TRANSFER STATION RECYCLABLES (“TWO-BIN”) COLLECTION AND RECYCLING: • The current contract will end on 03/31/21 or when commencement of services begins under new procurement, whichever is earlier. A downsized acceptable list of recyclables was implemented on 10/16/19 after discussions on deteriorating world recycling market conditions. Two-Bin acceptable materials are now clean corrugated cardboard and brown Kraft paper bags in one bin, and clean non-HI-5 glass containers (no caps, covers or lids) in a separate glass bin. Clean metal cans can be placed in the scrap metal bin at five of the recycling and transfer stations. Overseas markets for recyclables are shrinking, and the value has been volatile. If further market changes occur, program modifications may be implemented. • On 05/01/20, SWD implemented new hours of operation for the Two-Bin Recycling Program (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). • In response to ongoing vandalism at the Volcano Recycling and Transfer Station, non-HI-5 glass is no longer being collection at the site. • New procurement for the Two-Bin program is ongoing. • The county is evaluating potential cost-effective environmentally responsible alternatives to divert material that is no longer acceptable. • A multimedia recycling education and outreach campaign that educated the public on the changes was conducted. It included flyers and brochures along with radio, TV, movie theater, and newspaper ads to educate the public on what is and is not currently recyclable, and discourage contamination. New bin signage was developed by SWD and was produced and installed by the contractor. SWD is enforcing the ban on illegal commercial usage of self-haul resident-only recycling bins at recycling and transfer stations. SWD is working with the vendor to repair and maintain ramps. Periodic multimedia education is planned to remind customers of proper recycling. • Commercial generators/collectors should work directly with recycling companies to manage recyclables, as they are prohibited from the recycling and transfer stations. C. DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) USED MOTOR OIL RECYCLING: • Kealakehe High School is temporarily not accepting UMO due to COVID-19. • Contract ends 11/30/20. Bid specifications are being reviewed by Purchasing and will be rebid. • IFB 3903 resulted in contract award to Unitek Solvent Services, Inc. • A list of island-wide year-round collection locations (six) is on our website at http://www.Hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/motor-oil. Residents can also recycle DIY used motor oil at all county Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events. Used motor oil (UMO) is not accepted at the recycling and transfer stations or at the West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill. The DOH ended funding of the program in FY2015, and the county has been funding the program 100% since then. 3