HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0559.001 2006-2008 Implementing Zero Waste in Hawaii County
Hawaii County Council
August 21, 2007
Introduction
What is Zero Waste
The Big Picture
The Zero Waste philosophy
The need for a paradigm shift
The benefits of change
Examples of 60 to 70% diversion
Elements of a Zero Waste Management System
Facilities: The Big Six
Maximizing the 3Rs -Diversion Potential
Markets for Materials
Analysis of Current Markets
Diversion Potential
Traditional Recycling Residential & Commercial
Greenwaste & Organics
Const & Demolition
Hard To Recycle
Reduction & Reuse
Summary - Reaching a 70% Diversion Rate
How Much Will It Cost
Capital Improvements
Operations
Implementing Zero Waste I The Next Step
Passing a Zero Waste Resolution
Developing an Implementation Plan
Assessing the Financial Options
The Quick and Easy First Steps
Designing and Building a MRF
Why Not Burn?
Cost
Environmental Concerns
Time Frame
Down Time
Can't Handle Stuff
Siting / NIMBY /Public Resistance
Lack of Flexibility /Loss of Material Input
The Lack of Successful Projects / Unproven Technologies
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