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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 1271.002 2006-2008 Solid County of HawaH Integrated Update N: o f,'o r : ,'u •9, ~1-v~ X11: inasociaOonwith 4 Jill • - ^CKn .1 ka ~t 1 • Source Reduction - Existing conditions - Issues and concerns - Options • Public Education and Information - Existing conditions - Issues and concerns - Options Comm. No. 1271.2 Ref. To: P?e2eeW. E MC Ref. Date,WJG 2 2 71108 1 ~ 1 1 1 e • Definition - Adoption of practices that generate less waste - Examples include changes in home composting, product design/packaging, reduction of consumer purchases, reuse of materials or goods • Goal - Recycling rate of 50% by 2008 • Zero Waste - (Resolution 356-07) adopted in 2007 - "A resolution to embrace and adopt the principles of zero waste as a long-term goal for Hawaii County" 3 e Zero Waste • Emulate natural cycles - discarded materials treated as resources • Zero Waste Implementation Plan end 2008 • The ISWMP will incorporate components of the Zero Waste Implementation Plan that can be achieved during the life span of the ISWMP 4 2 Existing Conditions • Hawaii County Programs - Home composting y - Reuse centers v w - Reduction and reuse education - Landfill disposal fees - Procurement policies - Elimination of tires from landfills xoaao Rnr ungs ROUSe comp - E-Waste recycling - Mandatory recycling (Resolution 30-07) s Existing Conditions 1 • Other Waste Reduction Programs - Private reuse facilities - Habitat for Humanity Restore - Laulima Hana, Arc of Hilo • Staffing Levels - One recycling coordinator (County) - Four recycling specialists (County) - Three educationspecialists (Recycle Hawai'i) Laulima nana s 3 lss`ues,*and'Concerns~ • Current recycling rate is less than 30% • Additional efforts needed to reduce quantity of materials entering the waste stream • County's commitment to Zero Waste Op 6urce, Reduction Practic~s I Implement comprehensive source reduction policies for all County,operations Specific policies and activities could include: - Implement environmentally preferable purchasing policy/guidelines - Establish a Zero Waste Purchasing Committee - Include Zero Waste goals in job descriptions and performance evaluations - Establish a Green Building policy - Accept electronic submittal of all applications/submittals - Provide incentives for implementing waste reduction initiatives - Promote in-house composting programs - Encourage or mandate the use of re-usable products B 4 Option:- Business Audits and l ' 1 1 • Increase technical assistance with an emphasis on Zero Waste principles • Encourage retailers and suppliers to participate in "take-back" programs • Emphasize building deconstruction and support initiatives for adaptive reuse of materials • Building permits above a particular size threshold to include a Waste Reduction Plan 9 Option: Tourism Industry • Partner with tourism industry • Possible waste reduction initiatives include: - Replace disposables with reusables (utensils, dishes, cleaning supplies) - Bulk purchasing - Newspapers and linens only upon request m+aa - Reusable soap and shampoo dispensers - Use fluorescent bulbs ' - Grasscycling - Onsite composting io 5 1 e i . Reuse Facilities • Broader range of services and greater geographic coverage • Expand existing centers - Permanent facilities - Additional staffing - Educational outreach activities • Develop and communicate a list of the highest priority materials • Maximize the type and quantity of materials Option: Pa T y4s-Yo i (PAYT) forlResidebtial Discards. • PAYT - Establishes disposal rates based on quantity of garbage - Creates financial incentive to reduce waste - Embraced by almost 7,100 communities in the U.S. • PAYT at County Recycling and Transfer Stations - Volume-based rates for discarding materials at each station - Per-bag and/or per-vehicle fees • Universal Collection with PAYT Rates - PAYT rates as part universal garbage collection services - Rates are higher for more than a basic service level (e.g., one can per week) - Variable can, metered bag or metered tag system ,z a 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 Composting • Expand existing program to reach a wider audience • Include aggressive promotion campaign p • Establish target penetration rate - e.g., 25 percent of single-family households within five years THE EARTH MACHINE 13 Option: Expanded Reusable 1 Program • Expand existing program to reach a wider audience • Distribute more reusable bags ato residents • Encourage grocery stores to increase the financial discount for using reusable bags I ,a 7 Option, Establish Extended Producer Responsibitity Poliq • Extend manufacturer's responsibilities to include life cycle costs of products and packaging • EPR programs - Many in Canada, Europe, Asia - Voluntary EPR in US for batteries, carpet, cars - Hawaii: HI-5 program • Possible County actions - Create, state/county EPR coalition ^s - Support EPR-related policies and programs' 15 Opfi*on. -poli.cfes and Legislation • Specific policies the County could consider adopting: - Mandatory recycling and composting - Ban recyclable and reusable materials from landfills - Ban disposable products from public events and festivals - Require access to recycling services in multi-family dwellings and commercial buildings - Support state and federal efforts to adopt Zero Waste principles - Create a Zero Waste Fund is 8 Public Education • Inform citizens about proper solid waste management methods and ways to reduce waste • Enhance public understanding and participation in reuse and recycling activities • Inform people about available solid waste services Existim Conditions • Internet Via, • Recycling infoline 162-Bin Recycling • Radio and television advertising Separate in 2 Recycling Bins • Brochures • Community outreach • Community events 40- • School programs ' • Business education • Keeping it green Hawaii W E a ""••a•=r " . 9 Issues and Concernst. • County commitment to Zero Waste • Program results must be regularly monitored and strategies must be rapidly altered to optimize effectiveness 19 1 1 V' 11 Zero Waste 1 1 1 r 1 'motion • Develop goals and objectives • Develop programs and initiatives to attain those goals • Specific elements could include: - Use survey responses to customize messages for different target groups - Target materials that are not being effectively diverted - Develop activities specifically geared toward new programs and initiatives - Evaluate the benefit of providing materials in other languages - Identify how to evaluate the success of educational programs - Estimate the costs of future education and promotion efforts zo , 10 Option: Develop Zero Waste,: Theme I 111 • Develop set of unified promotional materials, including a theme, slogan and/or logo • Promotional materials should specifically incorporate Zero Waste concepts zgr®y~asfe % s n N D I E 0 0 21 Option: 1 1 Management Attitude Survey • Assess perceptions, attitudes and behavior of non-users and users regarding the County's programs and services • Use results to shape messages for different target audiences 22 11 Option': 1 1 ' 1 1 Marketing ? • Include Zero Waste programs and initiatives and incorporate new themes or slogans • Expand television and radio advertising to include both paid advertisements and promotional opportunities • Upgrade County website to include detailed information about source reduction and recycling capabilities 23 1 ! 1 1 ? ? 1 ? ProLrraiiis • Incorporate a multi-level approach that is consistently implemented across a range of age groups over time • Incorporate Zero Waste concepts • Potential activities: - recycling/composting challenges 44 , - award programs / - specific curriculum g - field trips b - guest speakers r 24 12 Option: Expand Business 1 1 Programs • Provide technical assistance for businesses and trade groups • Encourage partnerships with business owners and business/trade groups • Key steps could include: - Identify major generators and generating sectors - Develop a database of key contacts at individual businesses and organizations - Identify classes of readily recyclable materials and toxics generated by businesses - Search for opportunities for free advertising 25 L Option: Develop Tourism Education Program • Develop focused educational and promotional program that targets the tourism industry • Specific activities could include: - Brochures to provide in hotels - Recycling bins at airports, beaches Y and parks I - Displays at airports -List of recommended waste reduction actions for hotels and n resorts ,.I 26 13 Option:- Evaluate Effectiveness and Refine Education Programs • Conduct on-going effort that includes: - Evaluate public's understanding of various programs - Evaluate the effectiveness of each campaign - Establish benchmarks for success • Methods of evaluation could include: - Analyze contamination rates in recycling programs - Analyze the extent of media coverage - Conduct interviews and surveys - Solicit opinions at community events and meetings - Conduct focus groups - Track and assess hits on the County's website z~ 14