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SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
1:00 p.m. to 3:52 p.m.
Aging and Disability Resource Center
1055 Kinoole Street, Suite 101
Committee members present:
Adam Scharf
Alan Okinaka, Vice Chair
Robert Ely
Paul Buklarewicz
George Hayducsko, Chair
Georjean Adams
Staff present:
Diana Mellon-Lacey, Deputy Corporation Counsel (in place of Keyra Wong)
Tina DeMello, SWD Clerk
Greg Goodale, SWD Chief (arrived at 1:17 p.m.)
Also present:
Greg Larson, Cost of Government Commission
Dayday L. Hopkins, Cost of Government Commission
Jenipher Jones, Cost of Government Commission
Daniel H. Cunningham, Member of the public
Paul Montague, Member of the public
Not present:
Barbara Bell, Member
Steven Araujo, Member
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Hayducsko called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 12, 2018, Meeting
Mr. Buklarewicz noted that a correction was needed on page 4 and 5 in the extended
producer responsibility section the word manufacturer is spelt five times as manufacture. Mr.
Okinaka caught the same thing.
Mr. Okinaka said that a lot of the comments made by members says that we feel or we felt as
if it were an unqualified observation and said that the comments are qualified statements.
Mr. Buklarewicz also noted that a correction of the word choose should be in place of the
word chose in regards to illegal dumping.
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Motion: Vice Chair Mr. Okinaka moved to approve the minutes; Mr. Buklarewicz 2 the
motion.
Vote: All members preset voted aye to approve the minutes with the corrections.
3. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
For the record, Chair Hayducsko read a statement received by email in regards to pay as you
throw program:
Email read: I just read the article in th
Advisory Committee is proposing a pay as you throw program. If you want to increase
recycling, you must have a better recycling program and empty your bins more frequently.
Also, the photo shows a woman throwing out her recyclables in a plastic bag. Another trash
that I have lived for recycling. I would like to get on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee to
try to make a better program for everyone. Thanks, Paul
One member of the public, Daniel Cunningham, had signed up to testify.
Daniel H. Cunningham: Mr. Cunningham brought a book with him titled Seasteading; he
explained that the book goes into deep depth on the subject of 3D printing and he sees that is
the only future for our children of this aina. Mr. Cunningham explained that he has been
problems over the years and he believe there needs to be an increased value in trash. He said
that the only way that he sees an increase value in trash is through 3D printing and creating a
local economy where recyclables such as plastic bottles can be made into local building
materials where it has twice the value and the people would be more inclined to recycling it.
He said that Seasteading is book written by Joe Quirk and said that it is a science book. He
it that he has
never heard of. He said that it is a very impressive book and he recommends anybody to
please check this book out and he thinks that this book could answer solid waste problems.
He said that the technology of 3D printing is moved to where you can make any aviation part
for any airplane high tech alloys involving very high-quality 3D printing. He suggested to
implement 3D printing locally to where we could make anything and we would not need to
have anything shipped in with Matson. Mr. Cunningham said that if 3D printing becomes a
reality of this aina and we colonize the ocean and turn this island back into a bird sanctuary
and he believes that it is the only way to truly create a future for our children.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4a. Bio Energy
to this meeting. He also explained that a committee member had asked if they were able to
individual or committee member and he
industry and find out more information. Chair Hayducsko said that because of the sunshine
Mellon-
discussion about this groups business or discuss anything that would be moved towards a
vote or promise any specific direction; but, as an individual for informational purposes is
fine.
4b. Cost of Government (COG) Commission presentation on their purpose and goals.
Greg Larson: Mr. Larson is a commissioner for the Cost of Government Commission here to
do a presentation he is here along with Dayday Hopkins and Jenipher Jones who are also
COG commissioners. Mr. Larson explained that the COG commission has nine members in
their group total and he is here representing the Sanitation sub-committee that included both
himself and Ms. Hopkins. He also advised the SWAC members that Ms. Jones is the Chair
person for the COG commission. Mr. Larson handed out documents on what he is going to
cover today. He explained that the COG commission is tasked with the study of all County
Departments, Commissions and Boards and to look into the finance and cost of everything
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finances in whole the COG commission is focusing on specific portions that would make the
heaviest effect. He went on explaining that the commission is looking at each Department
individually and they have chosen a number of individual Departments to scrutinize and get
more information than what is readily available and that one of those they are looking into is
Solid Waste. He asked for the committee to look at the last page of the handout that list the
last COG recommendations for the Department of Environmental Management. The COG
goal is to coordinate more with departments and committees to find out what those goals are
ne with information gathering. He advised
that they are there to gather information and support the SWAC so we would have more
voices going in the same direction and he said that they believe that it is there best tool to
have something positive happen. COG goal here today is to gather information and take it
back to their commission, but most importantly they are here to support our SWAC. Mr.
Larson said that Ms. Hopkins had put together a list of questions for the Department to
generate discussion. Chair Hayducsko advised that he would take the questions back to the
Department and ask them to respond to the questions from the COG.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Review, discuss and categorize Chapters 5
s (ISWMP) Recommendations and options.
Chapter 5: Public Education and Information
Chapter Reference 5.5.1 and 5.6 (1)
Implement a 3year zero waste education and social marketing program to educate the public and
business community about zero waste initiatives and opportunities. - RETAIN, but change 3-
year zero waste to ongoing landfill diversion.
Chapter Reference 5.5.1 and 5.6 (2)
Hire one fulltime staff member to serve as the zero waste program coordinator. - RETAIN, but
reword to appropriate staff.
Chapter Reference 5.5.4 and 5.6 (3)
Implement a communitywide social marketing plan. - RETAIN, DEM website and Mayor's
page
Chapter 5: Public Education and Information
recommendation
Chapter Reference 5.5.2
Develop unified promotional material, including a theme, slogan, and/or logo. - RETAIN as an
option
Chapter Reference 5.5.3
Conduct a waste management attitude survey to assess public attitudes about waste management
in the County. - MOVE to recommendations.
Chapter Reference 5.5.4
website and increasing participation at community events. - RETAIN as an option
Chapter Reference 5.5.5 and 4.6.R (5)
Expand school education programs to incorporate a range of age groups and zero waste concepts.
Mandate hauling contractors that service schools to haul recyclables. - RETAIN as an option
Chapter Reference 5.5.6
Expand business education programs to include expanded educational material as well as
individual technical assistance for business owners and trade groups. - MOVE to
recommendations
Chapter Reference 5.5.7
Develop visitor industry educational and promotional programs and materials. - RETAIN as an
option
Chapter Reference 5.5.8
Evaluate effectiveness and continue to refine education programs. Evaluation may include
analysis of the public's understanding of various programs, establishing benchmarks for success,
and evaluating the effectiveness of education and promotional campaigns. - MOVE to
recommendations
Chapter 6 Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste
Chapter Reference 6.5 and 6.6 (1)
Hire a Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Waste specialist. - RETAIN, reword to staff
necessary as needed
Chapter Reference 6.5 and 6.6 (2)
Implement HHW and ewaste public outreach and education programs through eventspecific
announcements, additional signage, and expanded outreach programs in the community. -
RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5.3 and 6.6 (3)
Explore ewaste takeback programs with State and manufacturers/sellers. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5.3 and 6.6 (3)
Conduct research to assess what legislation may be required to mandate and manage takeback
programs for specific types of ewaste. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5.3 and 6.6 (3)
Evaluate the elements of successful similar programs implemented in other jurisdictions during
the planning process. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5.3 and 6.6 (3)
Coordinate with other counties and the State to develop and implement ewaste takeback
programs. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5.3 and 6.6 (3)
Coordinate with local retail businesses to facilitate implementation of takeback programs for
ewaste. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5 and 6.6 (3)
Assess what legislative actions may be necessary to facilitate storage and handling of ewaste at
various types of collection locations. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5.2 and 6.6 (3)
Incorporate information about existing and new ewaste take back programs in the community
outreach and education effort. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5.2 and 6.6 (4)
Conduct additional HHW collection events. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5.4 and 6.6 (5)
Explore legislative actions for hazardous products and packaging takeback programs. -
RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5.3 and 6.6 (5)
Conduct research to assess what legislation may be required to mandate and manage takeback
programs. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5.3 and 6.6 (5)
Coordinate with local retail businesses to develop and implement takeback programs. -
RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5 and 6.6 (5)
Assess what legislative actions may be necessary to facilitate storage and handling of hazardous
waste products and packaging at various types of collection locations. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5 and 6.6 (5)
Incorporate information about existing and new hazardous materials and packaging takeback
programs in the community outreach and education effort. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 6.5.6 and 6.6 (6)
Explore a publicprivate partnership for a local Escrap campaign. Potentially initiate a study of
different models for promoting local dismantling of electronics. - RETAIN
Chapter 6: Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Options that
Chapter Reference 6.5.1
Install fixed (permanent) collection facilities at recycling and transfer stations. - RETAIN as an
option
Chapter Reference 6.5.4
Implement an advanced disposal fee for certain types of ewaste. - RETAIN as an option
Chapter Reference 6.5.5 and 3.5.4
Add ewaste product exchange and reuse centers at recycling and transfer stations. - RETAIN
as an option
Chapter 7 Special Waste
Chapter Reference 7.4.1
Include special waste drop-off and collection areas in the design of new or renovated recycling
and transfer stations. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 7.4.2
Continue the current effort to modify convenience center permits to allow white goods recovery
at recycling and transfer stations. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 7.4.3
Include information regarding the environmental benefits of properly disposing of scrap tires,
and current disposal options in the County's education and promotion programs. - RETAIN
Chapter 8 Collection and Transfer
Chapter Reference 8.7.1.A and 8.8.1
1) Retain the County's system of recycling and transfer stations. 2) A component of retaining the
system includes completing upgrades to address structural deficiencies and to 3) provide
expanded services in support of zero waste initiatives. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 8.7.3, 8.7.7.2, and 8.8.2
1) Reconstruct one or more recycling and transfer stations annually, including a new South Kona
recycling and transfer station at Ocean View. 2) The County should also consider installing
compaction units for recyclables at selected stations. Consider adopting a "satellite" system
where compactors would be installed at selected stations, which would accept uncompacted
recyclables from nearby stations lacking compactors. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 8.7.4, 8.7.6 and 8.8.3
Implement fulltime staffing and reduced operating hours at recycling and transfer stations, and
consider closing one or more stations. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 8.7.2 and 8.8.4
Develop a system to license private collection firms. In this program, all firms that collect
garbage from residents or businesses would be required to register vehicles, document that the
vehicles meet safety requirements, and pay a nominal licensing fee (to cover the cost of
licensing). As discussed in Chapter 4, Recycling, Bioconversion, and Markets, an added
requirement of the license would be that all licensed firms must offer a recycling service along
with its garbage service. MOVE to option
Chapter Reference 8.7.2 and 8.8.5
Change permits to allow small commercial businesses to drop off recyclables at County
recycling and transfer stations. These permits would make it much more convenient for small
businesses in rural areas to recycle. To ensure efficient and safe operations, only trucks below a
certain size threshold (for example, less than one ton) would be allowed to use the stations. -
RETAIN
Chapter Reference 8.7.6 and 8.8.6
Conduct an operational efficiency analysis. - RETAIN
Chapter Reference 8.7.8 and 8.8.7
Develop a base yard facility and equipment maintenance facility for transfer vehicles at the
South Hilo Sanitary Landfill. - MOVE to option
Did not finish Chapter 8 and 9 Chapter References
b. Review the ISWMP schedule.
Did not Review ISWMP Schedule
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Next meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2018 at the ADRC Training Room at 1055
Kinoole Street, Ste#101 Hilo, HI 96720.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion and vote: Mr. Buklarewicz moved to adjourn, Ms. Adams seconded the motion, and
all members voted aye.
The meeting adjourned at 3:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
_______________________________________________
Tina DeMello
Solid Waste Division, Clerk III