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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/1986 - Solid Waste Abatement Commission CITY OF EAGAN SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5, 1986 7:00 A.M. I. ROLL CALL AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES II. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation - Del Edwards Vice President for Development Goodwill Industries B. Presentation - gba_Lur LiM,cde„ 1 President Supercycle, Inc. C. Program Analysis Matrix III. OTHER BUSINESS IV. DISTRIBUTION A. Solid Waste Market Identification Report V. ADJOURNMENT MEMO TO: SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT HOHENSTEIN DATE: OCTOBER 23, 1986 SUBJECT: SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION MEETING FOR NOVEMBER 5, 1986 A meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 1986 at 7:00 a.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center conference rooms A and B. Please contact Jon Hohenstein at 454 -8100 if you are unable to attend this meeting. The following discussion is intended to provide background on those items to be reviewed at the meeting on Wednesday. I. MINUTES A copy of the minutes of the Solid Waste Abatement Commission meeting of October 1, 1986 is enclosed for your review on pages /-3 . These minutes, subject to any change, require approval by the committee. II. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation - Del Edwards, Vice President for Development, Goodwill Industries - -Del Edwards will be present at 7:00 a.m. to make presentation to the Commission on the recycling programs available through Goodwill Industries Inc.. Enclosed on pages 6 you will find a copy of the proposal forwarded to the City of Eagan by Ms. Edwards for an attended donation center to be located in the City. The center would consist of a semi - trailer or building at which a Goodwill employee could accept aluminum, glass and newsprint in addition to the usual Goodwill items. The center could operate up to 8 hours a day, 365 days a year. Ms. Edwards is also involved in our discussions with Dakota County concerning a routed curbside pickup of recyclables. This role could be provided separately or in combination with the attended donation center. The packet of materials provides further details of center operations including examples of other programs and a detail of costs associated with their operation. Ms. Edwards will be happy to respond to questions concerning the proposed programs and their elements. B. Presentation - John Luoma, President, Supercycle, Inc. - -John Luoma of Supercycle, Inc. will join the meeting at 8:00 a.m. to make presentation of the services available through Supercycle, Inc. Enclosed on page you 7 you will find a copy of the recyling article distributed at the October 1 meeting relative to Supercycle's program in Ramsey County. Supercycle began as a vendor of recycling equipment, such as trucks and trailer. As other recycling businesses began to have difficulty maintaining their viability, Supercycle entered the field to maintain its market. Since that time, the company has been able to increase the viability of its recycling operation and has begun to turn a profit. Like Ms. Edwards, Mr. Luoma will be available for questions as part of his presentation. Please review those sections of your staff report pertinent to curbside pickup as background for this discussion. C. Program Analysis Matrix -- Enclosed on pages ,Ye-;?you will find copies of a service alternative profile and a proposed profile matrix for your consideration. The profile may be used to develop a basis of comparison for the alternatives which you will review. It will also allow quick comparisons between specific proposals as deliberations on a strategy begin. Please review both items and note any improvements or corrections which you feel are appropriate. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: Provide staff direction on solid waste abatement service profile and matrix. III. OTHER BUSINESS IV. DISTRIBUTION A. Solid Waste Market Identification Report -- Enclosed on pages 3(-S you will find copies of the Solid Waste Market Identification and Expansion Report. This report will allow the Commission to gauge the strengths of certain markets in the metropolitan area and develop standards of comparison for the programs which are proposed. The staff will be available to respond to questions on these reports. V. ADJOURNMENT The Commission meeting will adjourn at or about 9:00 a.m. ()I& -41N6u.ZrOwJ A inistrative Assistant Attachments cc: City Administrator Hedges City Planner Runkle JH /cks SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION MEETING EAGAN, MN OCTOBER 1, 1986 A regular meeting of the Solid Waste Abatement Commission was held on Wednesday, October 1, 1986 at the Eagan Municipal Center at 5:00 p.m. The following members were present: Larry Knutson, Earl Milbridge, Delmar De Bilzan, Darlene Bahr, Tom Mann and Jon Hohenstein. Also present was Warren Wilson, Solid Waste Planner for Dakota County Planning Services. MINUTES Upon motion by Bahr, seconded by Melbridge, all members voting in favor, the minutes of the September 17, 1986 Solid Waste Abatement Commission meeting were approved. SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT PUBLICITY REVIEW Administrative Assistant Hohenstein circulated copies of publicity materials which were distributed throughout the community through various sources. He indicated that fliers had been posted at area retail establishments, at local churches and in public buildings. Fliers had also been distributed through a local advertising service to all households and businesses in the community. Press releases were also distributed through local newspapers, church bulletins, employer newsletters and the local cable television bulletin board. He indicated that the City would pursue distribution of materials through schools and educational facilities in the future, but that the number of school districts within the community had prohibited extensive use of that avenue to date. COMPOSTING AND RECYCLING PROGRAM PROFILES Administrative Assistant Hohenstein commented on the composting and recycling program profiles distributed in the packet. He asked that Commission members review information contained in those profiles and choose several that they would like to investigate further. Materials or representatives of those programs would be made available to Commission members at future meetings for their consideration. DAKOTA COUNTY PRESENTATION BY WARREN WILSON Administrative Assistant Hohenstein introduced Warren Wilson of Dakota County Planning Services. Mr. Wilson is responsible for the development of the Dakota County Solid Waste Master Plan and the coordination of that plan with the cities within Dakota County. Mr. Wilson indicated that the Master Plan is 50 - 60% complete. He indicated that the County has made most of the major decisions such as the determination to develop a Refuse Derived Fuel facility. He further stated that many other decisions remain to be made, including the place of recycling and source separation within the Master Plan. He said that the cities will be receiving the Solid Waste Master Plan on a chapter by chapter basis for comment. Mr. Wilson discussed the Refuse - Derived Fuel facility which is to be developed by Swentec- Westinghouse. He said that the facility will have a separation capacity for ferrous materials but that Swentec- Westinghouse is not concentrating on other recyclables like aluminum, glass and plastic. He said that the County staff is recommending a Countywide source separation effort focused on a central processing center for aluminum, glass and newsprint. He said that such a program would stand the best chance of approaching the 15% waste reduction targets for yard waste and recyclables set by the Met Council. He said that the County staff feels that 15% is high and may not be attainable. Mr. Wilson distributed breakdowns of the County's waste stream. With Eagan's current population, the City generates roughly 207,000 pounds of waste per day. To meet the 15% recycling target, Eagan would have to source separate roughly 30,000 pounds of waste per day or roughly 5,500 tons of waste per year. He reported that the agreement with Swentec- Westinghouse is being completed, but some details remain to be worked out. The vendor is interested in guaranteeing a certain level of waste stream to insure efficient and effective use of the plant. Financing options remain to be determined. In addition, Westinghouse needs to finalize its power sale contract with Northern States Power. Mr. Wilson indicated that the real target for the County is the legislated mandate that no unprocessed solid waste be deposited in landfills after 1990. To meet this goal, the County plans to have the RDF plant operational by that time. He said that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has become involved in the process because of several environmental concerns. He said that the MPCA is concerned by emissions from burning facilities. In addition, the MPCA wants to encourage diversity of waste abatement alternatives. Therefore, they encourage the development of coincidental RDF, co- compost and source separation programs to address the waste abatement issue. To meet the MPCA's concerns, the County is considering more than one alternative for their comprehensive waste abatement plan. He said the County is preparing a request for proposal for vendors who would take process rejects like compostables for processing outside the RDF facility. The request would require that the vendor be prepared to take all waste processed by the plant if necessary for reasons of maintenance or breakdown. He said that the operating range would go from 15% for the processed rejects to 91% if all processable materials needed to be routed through the ancillary facility. He said that 9% of the waste is expected to be unprocessable and must still be deposited in landfills. Knutson asked if yard wastes will be banned from landfills. Mr. Wilson explained that it may happen and that such wastes would be part of the screened fraction or process reject which would be part of the separate processing to go on at the plant. Hohenstein explained that the Met Council may pursue a legislative ban for yard wastes as well as compostables. Mr. Wilson reported that the City and the County may cooperate on a source separation alternative involving court services personnel to perform routed collection of recyclables at the curb side. He indicated that court services has a large labor pool made up of individuals required to do community service work in lieu of fines. He indicated that the program would make use of a labor intensive approach to pick up and that Goodwill Services will market the materials. The County is interested in developing this program to see how voluntary programs work without a mandatory ordinance and to develop a data base on curb side recycling. Hohenstein indicated the need to integrate any new program with the programs which are in place around the City. Wilson suggested that such programs could continue to survive. He said that routed pick ups generally get new people to participate in recycling while current users of service group sites continue to use them. He indicated that the frequency of pick up would be in the neighborhood of once every two weeks. Bahr asked whether an intermediate separation facility had been considered as an alternative to source separation. Hohenstein indicated that that had been part of the Metropolitan Council's considerations when they developed the source separation mandate, but that information would be pursued on this item for a future agenda. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Solid Waste Abatement Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 a.m. Staff was directed to schedule Lanny Ross of Waste Processing Corporation and Del Edwards of Goodwill Industries to make one hour presentations to the Commission. It was further suggested that Dave Locey of MSD Recycling be contacted as a resource person for a future meeting. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Mann, seconded by Milbridge, all members voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. J DH _3 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC. �. goodwill EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA c October 13, 1986 2543 Como Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota Jon Hohenstein 55108 -1298 Administrative Assistant (612) 646 -2591 City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Ea an MN 55122 BOARD OF DIRECTORS $ Margaret Arnold Roger W. Berg Dear Jon: Robert H. Bratnober Jacqueline A. Bronson Lyle Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal is interested in working with Christianson Myrtle C e C. Coplen Eagan to establish a drop -off center for both glass, aluminum DavidGross and newspapers along with household material traditionally Kermit W. Halden donated. The attached budget outlines the expenses associated James W.Hel zell $ P William W. Helms with this project. James R. Jensen Phillip D. Klone I am aware that Eagan now utilizes its Metropolitan Council and Clarence Nicholas g P Anne T. Ou sdigian county funds to defer composting expenses. Basically, our Richard L Post project's expenses fall into two categories, capital and wages. JanPrazak Our capital expenses are high due to the outfitting of a trailer OremO.Robbins to allow an employee to work in a heated location 12 months of the year. Wages represent an attendant seven days per week, 8 OFFICERS Roger W. Berg hours daily. Chairman of the Board Kermit W. Heiden If we were to work out of your recycling area that has a Vice Chairman building and utilize the one attendant for both composting and William W. Helms recycling, our mutual goals could be realized at a much lower Vice Chairman cost. Jacqueline A. Bronson Secretary your curbside program. Goodwill Treasurer O. Robbins We are also interested in Y P $ Treasurer Industries /Easter Seal is in the process of evaluating several Lyle T. Christianson methods of replacing our donations after removing our current Chaplain system of drop boxes. Working with an established or developing James D. Wadsworth curbside program has many advantages. We would like to work President with the City of Eagan and Dakota County Court Services to see how all three of our goals fit together. I've attached an updated budget and some examples of Public Relations we have done with our other Attended Donation Centers. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation A Sine ly, of Rehabilitation Facilities Remember Goodwill-Easter Seals in your will Del Edwards Vice President, Development enclosures Partners in Progress L/ PUBLIC RELATION PLAN ATTENDED DONATION CENTER - A release to all local papers covering the city outlining the Attended Donation Center and its goals. - An article for the city to put in its newsletter if available. - 5,000 fliers to be placed in the local businesses on their counters. - 50 posters to be placed at local businesses. - Work with the city to add information on utility bills. - Information sheet to be handed out at the ADC Center. - Work with the Dakota County Public Relations sub - committee. - Work with Cable TV if it is available. - Work with the cities' committee on solid waste if available. DE12/35 5 • Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal. Attended Donation Center Information Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal has developed a project that will recycle newspapers, metal beverage cans, glass containers along with Goodwill's tradi- tional material. It is designed to be a turn key operation that will utilize funding from Metropolitan Council, the county and any monies available from the city to abate solid waste. It is also designed to minimize city staffs involve- ment /time and satisfy abatement goals set by Metropolitan Council and the County. It will provide a convenient method of collecting reusable and recyclable material from city residents. The system can be seen in Burnsville at the Cub Food Store where it has been in operation since April, 1986 with excellent results. The following list outlines what assistance Goodwill will provide and a list of what the city can provide. Additional changes can be made as needed. A formal agreement stating the individual responsibilites of both parts will be signed. The length of contract is usually one year, however this venture is seen as the development of a long term relationship between the city and Goodwill Industries. I've attached information that will further describe the center and it's advantages. Goodwill assistance: 1) management of the total program, acting as a subcontractor, this includes staffing. 2) basic prepared agreements to be used between the city and Goodwill 3) prepared agreements between cities if necessary 4) appropriate insurance 5) we indemnify and hold you harmless 6) public relations expenses and coordination 7) develop a volunteer group to support the efforts of the center 8) purchase capital equipment, maintain equipment 9) pick up, processing and marketing of all material 10) maintain the site daily 11) recordkeeping and documentation for funding requested from the county and Metropolitan Council 12) full access to all records Participating City /s assistance: 1) pass through of $4.00 per ton rebate 2) application of available household rebate dollars from Metropolitan Council 3) assistance with PR - city newspaper, leads 4) assistance with acquisition of site 5) assistance with volunteer participation 6) informational signage 7) skirting 8) additional funding if available 9) coordination between cities of joint agreement if needed 10) basic maintenance of site such as snow removal Additional assistance can be developed by each party as needs are identified, however this is a realistic starting point for the project. DE12/16.1 7 ADVANTAGES OF THE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES /EASTER SEAL ATTENDED DONATION CENTER SYSTEM 1) Community abatement of two different types of material recyclables (glass, aluminum and newspaper) along with household material (textiles, furniture, small appliances, toys and glassware). 2) The household abatement funds will pay for the capital equipment and atten- dance of the center. 3) The center's costs can be split between two years with capital expenses in 1986 and staffing in 1987. 4) All materials collected minus waste, about 11 %, can qualify for tonnage payments. 5) The program has been developed to the point that city or county staff time {� is held to a minimum. An agreement developed by participating cities has been developed along with signage and other details associated with start up. 6) Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal is large enough to have resources such as insurance, operations facility, management and an established name and reputation. 7) As a subcontractor we can collect double the material because we have an outlet for household material along with traditional recyclable material. 8) The centers can be set up within two months. These are just some of the advantages of our Attended Donation Center System. These reasons along with the opportunity to recycle 600 - 800 tons of material per center, per year, from a program that is not the direct management responsibility of city or county staff, makes this system very cost effective. 9) We have received an incentive grant from Metropolitan Council to set up the attended Donation Centers. The cover sheet and budget are attached, and the funds will faciliate set up work and the first year public relations. ADC /10.1 TRAILER - Used but still roadworthy refrigerator unit. 40' to 45' $ 9,500.00 unit with cooling compressor removed. Painted to speci- fication and ready to spot /roll. Tax and license Lettering and /or Logos $ 1,600.00 STEPS - Five -tier steps constructed of steel with railings. $ 300.00 42" high HEATING UNIT - Alvena Cr] 15,000 BTU heating system installed. $ 450.00 UL and Fire Department approved. PROPANE GAS - Gas for heating trailer for eight months of the year. $ 200.00 100 pounds at $25.00 per month. (approx.) ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE - Trailer check and service of $ 400.00 hoses, brake system, lighting, lubrication, tire replacement /repair. CONTAINERS - * #20 Dura - Tainer with 3" casters $ 3,474.00 48" x 28" x 30" ID. 6 = $541.50 - * #2 DT Jumbo Carts with 5" casters 60" x 36" x 60" ID. 6 = $1,437.00 * Fiberglass trucks with casters 16 bushel #45 -850 3 = $1,495.50 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES - Informational signage $ 325.00 Forms, office equipment $ 100.00 Scaling (weighing empty and full) $ 1,560.00 $5 a weight per wk. x 52 = Skirting $ 400.00 SUB -TOTAL MATERIAL COST _._........._- ....__ 18,309.00 ATTENDANT - 8 hours per day, 365 days per year $13,870.00 2,920 hours x 4.75 per hour including 14% fringe ADDITIONAL- 8 hours per day Saturday and Sunday for the months of ATTENDANT May, June, July, August and September. 400 hours x 4.75 per hour including 14% fringe. $ 2,166.00 MANAGEMENT - Set -up, training, management, public relations, recordkeeping $ 1,197.00 8.55 per hour x 140 hours include 14% fringe SUB -TOTAL WAGES $17,233.00 PROJECT TOTAL COST _. -- -- $35,542.00 All of the capital equipment will be invoiced at one time. The other expenses will be invoiced as they are incurred and will be invoiced monthly. Any of the above costs that can be provided by the city /county to reduce the total budget will be welcomed. This is the total cost of the recycling center. We have developed a center on as little as $1,688. Our concept is very flexible and we will work to meet your needs and utilize available funds. This project can be set up with only several months lead time. All salaries are billed as actual hours worked. Additonal attendant will be utilized as needed when donations increase. 4? ADC2 /3A ATTENDED DONATION CENTER CAPITAL EXPENSES TRAILER - Used but still roadworthy refrigerator unit. 40' to 45' $ 9,500.00 unit with cooling compressor removed. Painted to speci- fication and ready to spot /roll. Tax and license Lettering and /or Logos $ 1,600.00 STEPS - Five -tier steps constructed of steel with railings. $ 300.00 42" high HEATING UNIT - Alvena [r' 15,000 BTU heating system installed. $ 450.00 UL and Fire Department approved. PROPANE GAS - Gas for heating trailer for eight months of the year. $ 200.00 100 pounds at $25.00 per month. (approx.) - i SKIRTING - $ 400.00 CONTAINERS - * Dura - Tainer with 3" casters $ 3,474.00 48" x 28" x 30" ID. 6 = $541.50 * #2 DT Jumbo Carts with 5" casters 60" x 36" x 60" ID. 6 = $1,437.00 * Fiberglass trucks with casters 16 bushel #45 - 850 3 = $1,495.50 TOTAL UNIT MATERIAL COST $15,924.00 Al] . of the capital equipment will be invoiced at one time. The other expenses will be invoiced as they are incurred and will be invoiced monthly. Any of the a bove costs that can be provided by the city /county to reduce the total budget will be welcomed. This is the total cost of the recycling center. We have developed a center on as little as $1,688. Our concept is very flexible and we will work to meet your needs and utilize available funds. This project can be set up with only several months lead time. Using household abatement monies, capital expenses can be submitted in 1986 and wages submitted in 1987, assisting with the cash flow. ADC2 /3.1A /�� WAGES AND EXPENSES SECOND YEAR Attendant - 8 hours per day, 365 days per year, 2,920 hours x 4.75 per hour including 14% fringe 13,870.00 Additional Attendant - 8 hours per day Saturday and Sunday for the months of May, June, July, August and September. 400 hours x 4.75 per hour including 14% fringe 2,166.00 Management - training, management, public relations and record- keeping. 8.55 per hour x 140 hours 1,197.00 . Propane Gas - Gas for heater for eight months of the year. 100 pounds at $25.00 per month (approx.). 200.00 Annual Preventative Maintenance - Trailer check and service of hoses, brake system, lighting, lubrication, tire replacement /repair. 400.00 Miscellaneous Expenses - Informational signage 325.00 Forms, office equipment used on site 100.00 Scaling (weighing, empty and full) $5 a weight x 6 per week x 52 1,560.00 TOTAL 19,818.00 ADC /9.1A Location - High traffic and visibility. We will try to cover a compost site if high traffic and the composite site is compatible. Our main concern is to attract the donor, thereby recycling large volumes of material. Location will be donated. The site will have a sponsor either public or private and can be parking space for our trailer or a building provided rent free (or $1 per year). Attendance - A miniminum of 15 hours, maximum of 56 hours on a 52 week basis. • In some cases the donations are so heavy that extra hours are added on weekends, raising the 56 hours per week to 64. Population Served - We will locate the site in an area that has a 10,000 household count within 5 -7 miles. This does not mean a city must have the total population, but the area population. We will serve through our total program over 200,000 households in the Twin Cities seven county metropolitan area. Donors - We expect an average of 41 donors per day with a yearly average of 14,916 donors from our trailer. (Other sites will vary with total hours attended). One Site Yearly Goal Collection Totals - Traditional 461,196 Glass 69,504 Aluminum Cans 7,224 Newspaper 374,856 912,780 Type of Collection Method ' - This will vary to meet community needs. The following are a list of center possibilities. - Attended Donation Center 40 foot semi - trailer attended an average of 8 hours per day, 7 days a week, 350 days a year. Permanent site with additional hours during the heavy summer months. - City building same hours as above or limited to available funding, however, no less than 15 hours per week, 52 weeks a year. - Attended Donation Center attended the same hours as our permanent site, however, would serve four cities one week each month. Contract - We will have a signed contract with all cities. Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal will be the subcontractor, however, we might subcontract the recycling portion to a group so the dollars from this portion might support a local cause. Traditional - Goodwill household material are broken down into textiles, wares, electric, mechanical, furniture. Waste % is 11.61. All totals in this document have waste removed. As you can see, our approach is very flexible and designed to fill three basic goals: 1) To cover site and collection costs through funding, 2) abate recyclable material, and 3) collect our traditional product for reuse. ADC /2.19A ! 2 ATTENDED DONATION CENTER CURRENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND GOALS Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal currently has three Attended Donation Centers. Chaska This center (building) was provided by the City of Chaska. We took over a twelve year old League of Women Voters project. It was funded by household abatement funds $1688, capital equip- ment 1985 and $1688 staffing salary 1986. An additional $6000 has been requested from Carver County for equipment and salaries. The center opened May 10. Collection totals have been: Pounds Tons (Jan., Feb. and March) Aluminum 7,089 3.5 Glass 64,890 32.4 Newspaper 27,240 13.6 Total Budget 99,219 49.52 Projected yearly totals: Pounds Tons Aluminum 28,356 14.81 Glass 259,560 129.78 Newspaper 108,960 54.48 Traditional Material 461,196 230.60 Total Usable Material 858,072 429.67 Burnsville The city of Burnsville applied for Metropolitan Council house- hold abatement funds and Dakota household abatement funds totaling $25,000. Our project budget was $12,500 for 1985. It purchased two semi- trailers, containers, heaters and steps. In 1986 an additional $12,500 was made available for staffing salaries. The city has provided additional items such as signage and fencing. The center is located in Cub Food Market's parket lot on Highway 13. It opened April 26 and is attended 8 hours a day, 350 days a year. Collection totals of usable material have been for the first month: Pounds Tons Aluminum 602 .30 Glass 5,792 2.90 Newspaper 31,238 15.62 Traditional Material 38,433 19.22 Total of Usable Material 76,065 7753 Projected Yearly Totals Aluminum 7,224 3.61 Glass 69,504 34.75 Newspaper 374,856 187.43 Traditional 461,196 230.60 Total Usable Material 912,780 456.39 /3 ATTENDED DONATION CENTER PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND GOALS Page Two Apple Valley The center in Apple Valley will be located at the compost site on Pilot Knob Road in Lakeville. This is a joint project bet- ween Apple Valley, Lakeville and Rosemount. The cities pooled their monies and will open June 15 a center that will recycle and attend the compost center. This center also utilized $25,000 household abatement funds. The three centers have demonstrated the fact that Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal can provide recycling centers that meet communities individual needs. The centers are new and projection for abatement totals are estimtes. However, we know from our experience with the collection of our traditional material that donations are growing 14% each year. In 1980 we recycled 5 million pounds, in 1986 we will recycle an estimated 18,113,023 pounds or 9056 tons. This esti- mated tonnage will come from 303,979 donors. ADC /2.7 -2.7A 1 y ATTENDED DONATION CENTERS 14,44 - ”4.d� wf ,t., . r. >..: ra,� i t 5 r: a ffi 0110 ® NEW PAGE k. . Y FOR AN OLD CLASSIC 9oa iI eS i"`°" - :,,,, Il . fr + ' • - 1'OU Alt!: IN - Al% ),• -.4 ,..,..„„,„ 6, T O 'i ii 0 * 40 o of Flurn sville . :.„.„) 1/.,.." < 10. C • .z `� ' h City OW-WO v $ v r(, , I / / �.�/ ; 3 EC lv � . 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PRIZES MAY 24 31 Al AT 1 e o • r.. 15TER FOIL P ' May ,��.,. -. y 31 EE S Drawing PFt ItEG .; ; 10:00 AM to 6 00 �� TINE HOURS : DA A WK y � , OP ERA SEVEN y �' � , t z . -- s EE g- .STS S r 4 ( +� Y,�jS, r r rp� kt r J v 9% ,tom' 514:* -•4 k�t���ty, e ''',c y r C! . 0 jr�A T l • .N i I: - S t � : C G cTY CF f � t 12, `m ®. /2 x c? ' '(.r Ill ( &3 . i 1 r l 1 �'II , 1 1 t .i } � t ( t Vii' 4-. _. ' .. ....r. -.- �' .. .. ,.. ...••••.' /. LI 10 ,, a . ,.. „,.,. - , 4 gi' j4 GOCOVIT s, t o x ;99 • d ' AifER SEAL SOCIETY OF kilt ; ire d 3 � f " At Bu Goodwill E GTTf QED DONATION ;;S g oAY -;, � g, r i � - t 4 ki +ftt Industries /Easter r �� - ∎, ' ' . . � y .:it ..- » A , 1 % r'T +o . . r $ ,6, ; a heated /Easter Seal has put in plc- , ° l i t , insulated trailer for year g. �i .' 1 1 t 1111 1 li1111 " 11111[7111itisi, • round use. The trailer will serve it i "` ��� ,w t 1 - : • r 1 , I "• . th sam capacity 14, z r �„ ' 9. ' ; n I as the a garage used �, 4 4 t ,0',A,',„:6:1; , , » ;, i , v. a # ∎ �Ag,: , Chaska. The trailer a r,41 e1r ki VI.; �:f , i',1";,':',4 , t.+" 'd" r t� as pictured is is • Of ?, " �t .{ �` " , , r r .4 ,,. ; i � F ., . ,+ f . c the Cub Faods lot in Bur y I,x !r rt� � '1'Y'� � 2 §l. F � f � r ' f 4 n " Y Ll 2 % ' x : , ,..,• f'r.xIck ., r r 3 : r n nter h at ee K ,„ f t t 1.. i We Hi . > � �r�r ��� � { � �r�� �,A�, .s,i�•���� � � ,�;; ' � �' f � +, Highway 1 This center ha bee! , ^9 t , r1f< < „f � 1 , ? • ..114 , `.,' 't Y; , t ; � .in place since April The Grand e '1 :.4 r r dr <a , 44 Q p p 1 26th. 1' s i i _ .t.1F '4 � Ill. ` fr` •i ; t , r ',' ; f; opening w x � Ny y , � `��, 9 , ,. iv, 1:411v -' M - , w P g ill be held May 31st. Since � 1 ,4 «t'; '6 `� ' a ; e§tia r i ` 1 '(idd , Ht ' 3 t : ftrr , $ b more funding is available f - r a ,�. r , t t ti. t t `�w` t r �rY, ,.s.x �., s 14f4 1at,; � „ ..�- . � ; ,' Vi Burnsville it has more hours; 7 day-3 • week, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. R �� V L _P , Still another center will soon 'operation for the A lley, be in Lakeville and Rosemount areas. The methods at this center will be the sar as in Burnsville. '•, . 71T! r"”` ., ..7.7 ..te a e � Wntr It r� r 1 }i a 0, i. ii,� r , ",, 4 ' ,,t.vot , The centers are dedicated to decreasir.; ,,,t ' 4 ' . ' '# ", , r t , R ° '' * f � " "s use of landfills M ` fr' ' 4 i i , ' • ��" and to promote reuse � �. ° rj of recyclable and Goodwill type � Ja 7 4, s fi r, >' � z # ice # ,� � .....A.• •h : r , A :. . 1 „ �,t d materials. Goodwill Industries /Easter t 3M ,, f . r 7 ,e . I ,# Patrons from the community provide jot ,, V t y a , y { ,k RS , ,, Seal recycles usable furniture, small E ' it v A f j "1 " atn ' k �` r F F k f� appliances housewares and clothing f ' r` ; 1 $ _ . f ,, k , , : , # ;, i" � + , , . , an d tr aining for people with dibi ►" s�:� � . "` : ,.�� ; sa � : '# :t k � , � x i li- ", ((� 1'; > ,, I ,� _n our community. ir 1 .t: 0 ' , 4i 0 . 1 FH,- f ' 0 ‘. '4 , '0$; • giik, I:: i Iv 4 it °°° 333 . 1 , s f 1 '4 f .. i 1 '*d � ,f . ' t it 9 i . h��f s i-try ' f' �� :y a , t u . r l } y'. l t . i ieT.• I ,, F ., t Jrf. b k !4 +t 44 , , t , 41' ry 1 1 y - 4 111 .1 Y . T .. " J C ? , � C v Ities U.itt...aZirAYna tl �fSa N,ft 1 y 1 ' L . X lq.., The attendant at the Burnsville site has found that the trailer fills quickly. Here, the trailer is near I full after only sir, hours on May 21. /‘:2 3 111„ )T ; , '1 `.. , AWiic•mir *M.“401111" 11, i , ,:, t SUMMER 1986 4 4 4 , AN Y�� r k + - t ' S . •T .. �7-v,t-zrr— "a" tali NEW RECYCLING PROGRAMS BEGIN Recent State legislation should dramatically change existing cus- �r�< x °' r^• = PLANT MATERIAL W '" '' ' ' DISPOSAL SITE r {1t;� toms and methods for the disposal of 1. 9 r a'f_ In addition to the new attended metropolitan area garbage and other 4i+ t I recycling center, the City of Burns- sa y .. forms of solid waste. To reduce en- y ,sa . ` !� ville will also operate a Plant Material vironmental risks to the area's water r ie ".Disposal Site at a location near the supply, the new laws attack society's ,':,;` • -: ,.. intersection of the 1 -35W frontage traditional reliance on "the dump." r tom' ; road and Cliff Road, behind Burnsville After January 1, 1990, mixed munici- i. �'. Dodge. This site is open to local resi- pal solid waste will be barred from dents only for the disposal of trees, area landfills unless it has been first graciously donated by Cub Foods. brush, grass and leaves. The Plant passed through an expensive pro- Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Material Disposal Site opened on cessing step. Metropolitan counties every day of the week. The Center April 8, 1986, and will operate through j I (e.g., Dakota) are also assigned re- opened on Saturday, April 26, 1986, mid- November. Free compost should sponsibility for landfill abatement and a grand opening ceremony will be available throughout the latter part master planning. The new laws have be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, of the season. Materials may be also created a variety of financial May 31, 1986. The public is invited to dropped off at the Plant Material Dis- incentives and regulatory penalties attend the festivities. posal Site only during the following that encourage cities, like Burnsville, The new recycling center is dedi- hours: to move away from landfilling. cated to decreasing the use of land- fills and to the efficient re -use of April through May ATTENDED RECYCLING CENTER Tuesdays 9 a.m.-12 noon materials. The site will continue the With the new emphasis on reduced Thursdays 4 p.m. -8 p.m. Goodwill practice of receiving, pro- landfill usage, the City of Burnsville Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. i viding tax deduction receipts and ; began exploring ways to reduce the recycling donations of usable furni- June through September solid waste stream. One of the best and most recognized means to ac- ture, small appliances, housewares, Tuesdays 9 a.m. -12 noon and clothing. Goodwill's rule of thumb and 4 p.m. -8 p.m. complish this goal is through com- for donation is, "Give what you would Thursdays 4 pm.-8 p.m. munity recycling and composting. The effort has led to a new public- pass along to a friend." Additionally, Saturdays 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Goodwill will now also accept alumi- Sundays 1 p.m.-5 p.m. private partnership between the City, num cans, clean glass (brown, clear Goodwill Industries, Inc. /Easter Seal October through November 15 and green), and newspaper. Donated ► Society of Minnesota, and Cub Foods. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-12 noon material should be separated. Clean These groups have joined together Thursdays 4 p.m. -8 p.m. to provide a full service "attended aluminum cans should be bagged. Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. recycling center" for the Burnsville Glass should be sorted into green, brown, and clear, and should also be Plant Disposal Site Location area. The new recycling center will bagged. Newspaper should also be North and East of tap Goodwill's long experience with placed in brown paper bags, not plas- Cliff Road and -I -35W recycling and its extensive contacts tic. Please do not tie newspapers with (watch for signs by Burnsville Dodge) with the markets for recyclables. The string. The public is especially re- new recycling centerwill also provide The public is encouraged to use these minded to use the new recycling new employment, rehabilitation, and new recycling opportunities. Recy- training opportunities for Goodwill's center during the traditional rites of cling is an easy way to divert materials spring cleaning. clientele of disabled individuals. from landfills and to avoid expensive , The new recycling center will be Attended Donation Center processing costs. Everybody wins located in the southeast corner of the Cub Foods Parking Lot with a clean environment. Cub Food Store parking lot at 2900 2900 West Highway 13 West Highway 13. 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I m o ° ca = ��0° = � r • w No = p- wo,, =c, a ° .b 5 ,,E., ° 4..,t, o va.., -- 7 • . ° n . a7 0 .07.--..--..-•"'"•70 ,< 0. tD CA M A 0 r f V' (D O C, ° U N .- r- 5 7 5 b_ _ 0 7 r, ,„ (bc+:, y / ° g,' B°N'° � fccaf .. 70 q ° oS'° y g 3 = ,..,0,-,ea- ° ° c gy m •, -, ^ a) ril + 0 N O . , Q' L7 r .. .4 0 n CL -, d o- H U • T . �.•,. U C s 0 •-■ 7 7U - •1 (- ?, . U (D 0. - ( a a . , a •, c a - . as c ° - ' a -, — . ( . ; 4' / ( ®� .1 /,' ll ., .... / J, , 4/ I 4 , , e 4 A• a 1 ef 4 4 , r ,k,,P ,...,...4.„...............„ .., .. : ,..4 t t 1 , 1' i i 4_, ) . .�. ok c For Immediate Release ,� �r; Contact: R.J. Thiel �gaad � 111 u� Community Donations Coordinator 6 0`_ (612) 646 -2591 The City of Burnsville, Goodwill Industries, Inc. /Easter Seal Society of Minnesota and Dakota County have joined together to fora a full service attended recycling center for the Burnsville area. The center is located at 2700 W. Highway 13 in front of the Cub Foods Store. Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The center has been opened since April 26th. The center will provide an option for those household items or recycables discovered during your regular household clean up. Tax deduction receipts will be provided for traditional Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal household donations brought to the center. Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal's rule of thumb for donations is, "Give what you would pass along to a friend." The public is also encouraged to bring in aluminum cans, clean brown, clear and green glass and newspaper. Donated material should be separated. Clean aluminum cans should be bagged. Glass should be sorted into green, brown, or clear and bagged. Newspaper should be only in brown paper bags, not plastic and do not string tie. The center is dedicated to decrease use of Dakota County landfills and promote re -use of materials. Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal recycles usable furniture, small appliances, housewares and clothing. You will be providing the raw material that provides jobs and training for disabled persons in our community. Use your Attended Donation Center. Everybody wins with a clean environment and aid to the disabled. Wateh for the grand opening of the center on May 31st. It wi 11 provide fun and prize:;. /7 , YOU ARE INVITED TO THE , ,i • , 4, 0. A -04110' i 44.. 4,1i' 44 4 ' , o rAb, 4 „ -.4 ,$ 4 .•P ,, _ . _ . , , , i - 40,9014. City of Burnsville ;9?u#1!uv fpi & ME W. Dakota County AT E''''' ,b4E I I' • N A,TLIIN • t REcy , 1NG* cENTE,0„ . 31 . ..:•31 Am Help us provide training for the disabled. Use your . aluminum, glass & newspaper recycling center NT 1;°k. v firi . 1., ' C , A\ 14 . .. TRA "ITIONAL G• **WILL ITEMS plus your recyclables to- CU it ! l e k. 1 S . 2701 West Hwy. 13 OVE'r•\ FO •., MORE INFORMATION 1 REGISTER FOR P MAY 24-31 AT TI!E CENTER Drawing May 31 JPERATING HOUPS : 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 4 g ° . N1)U IES/ !7''' ttf; L r r ..r �t �'� . 1 (- 0'1f (1) F INNES ()TA 25 -4:3 COMO AVENUE, ST. PAUL, MN 551O r. NEWS RELEASE For immediate release .1 Contact: R.J. Thiel Community Donations Coordinator (612) 646 -2591 The City of Chaska, Carver County, and Goodwill Industries, Inc. /Easter 4 Seal Society of Minnesota have joined together to form a full service attended recycling center for the Chaska area. The center is located at 700 West 1st St. (across from the baseball field) in Chaska. Operating hours are ;.ii S - 7 i44 s 'v UP"' ' • to 6DM - 1 The center will provide an option for those household it-ms or recyables discovered during your spring clean up. Tax deduction receipts will be provided for traditional Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal household donations brought to the center. Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal's rule of thumb for donations is, "give what you would pass along to a friend." The public is also encouraged to bring in aluminum cans, clean brown, clear and green glass, and newspaper. Donated material should be separated. Clean aluminum cans should be bagged. Glass should be sorted into green, brown, or clear and bagged. Newspaper should be only in brown paper bags, not plastic and do not string tie. The center is dedicated to decrease use of landfills and promote re -use of materials. Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal recycles usable furniture, small appliances, housewares and clothing. You will be providing the raw material that provides jobs and training for disabled persons in our community. Use your Attended Donation Center. Everybody wins with a clean environ- ment and aid to the disabled. Watch for the grand opening of the center in May. It will provide fun and prizes. n d-( ��d h t'"C . 4'1, 3` a a,a y p; s � f r•'� @ , "�, 1 ¢ 1 �A• /44 't a '1 i !' P;T4:404.0.0;11...,: - -,...,.. , , �: i � � 1 4 4 . li, �., . . d' nts' • . ) �....1 As N,..,, 4.4. e_.1. Ai. Li. DO I DONATION ENTER GRAND OPENING Y N�t� k C yq }���yC�µ�'• YS P` x ) h 4.- k t T Y 1 3. .i 11 {t��j" Y ` ��y,� '�� 1 � i i . �� � S � � r� ��"� F ` v � �`� '�,4�? ' fi . 4 _ , r • ;, ' �� { , $ c-1 , t " ; Ch Mayor Robert Roepke and i , 4 , y a „ , 0 d ax i,f,' r 1 AV League of Women Voters' Re resentzti�, • ' { t1' y *b =t�► t '` ,, T ri.,. a4 AM, s a y , 1 : 'Marjory Adams cut the ribbon in Chas'. 't ( i T M l i t � 1,-,04.10;x 0t 1 . 4 V .� , 4 { 5 „ ° ) _ ∎ ,� . t . 4 a 1� 4� � �, i �h r .� k �'��. 1 n r i � h i' }. , may. 4 { • k�' � «r d 4, \ I t # ,, a 1 s Y � { its; ' `, . F b s , 4 a-, , Tt) o ,t.:1 .' t ? g, a , k•1 � ` 2 1 's _ l,r 8 9 y a x q ry '!" •';' h-t .4 -> ' SIC r �'i., ',,•,.•'•: d l' ' . IF ,;°.. " �� : ; .S'� S .iy[. 1 1 -.; ti , .P ; ,.� :-': . b The Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal Attended Donation Center System celebrated its first Grand Opening at the Chaska site. After hundreds of hours of preparation, perspiration and palipitation, the center opened during a rainy, overcast Saturday. Chaska Mayor Robert Roepke and League of Del Edwards, Goodwill Industries /Easter amen Voters Representative Marjorie Seal Development Vice President, spoke __.lams cut the ribbon to officially to the crowd at the ribbon cutting about establish the Chaska Recycling in Chaska the whole story of the center. "State, and have handed their operation over to county and city have joined together to Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal. Adams make this possible and the Metropolitan announced, "The'League would like to council has set up the means to create a thank Florence Olson for her hours of center like this to serve Chaska," she tireless dedication to the center." She said. also added, "Florence has become known as 'Garbage Queen' due her total The center is located at 700 West First recycling effort in the Chaska area." St. in Chaska. Operating hours are: Fridays, 12 noon to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 Olson could not attend the center _ a.m. to opening but she was recognized also by ditional boxes t for a after a hou _ s Mayor Roepke in his words, "Florence and donations. During operating hours, an the League exemplify the citizens of our attendant will be available to provide area, we care." Olson has managed the receipts for donated Goodwill items. center for several years. Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal has a donation rule -of- thumb, "Give to us what you would pass on to a friend ". The 1 public is encouraged to bring in alum - num cans, clean brown, clear and green glass and newpaper. Gnade recycling of Chaska is handling the recyclables for Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal.! a 2— 2 YOU ARE INVITED '10 1 Hh .t, .0, 1 "f i' ,,,. 0 ify ,,. _1. , , t' il i I I i Afe,L4t , g- ' .;ir I I , 'V' '7 k / ° r t r+ mot_ r . 7 .. ., h l i [ ,9 eV') City of Chaska nod ifH. ' Veir & tf. Carver County A T T 1 . N 1 E) *SI , Erg! ( , s . r. lir ECVCLNG*CN IRN k.',A\• lie 11014 A \ r. ededication of the LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTES' aluminum, glass & newspaper recycling center M t k. ififrU 1. A `k' i'''"'I' ' 's . T P A CITI • AL G _* * "MILL ITEMS plus yot.r recyclables to 700 \ 1ST ST OVEr FOR MORE INFORMATION FRI. -12 noon - 5 pm OPE AT!NG HOURS : SAT.- 9 am -6 pm a3 a1 • C3 U • 8 f'' C: � c C aJ L. 1 r 4 - .1 S � ' 1 4 -----11\,:f. .r- r t Pr S '� trx." :mrr*' S } ,, •- �' J C j a I yr fY r 3 +S4 . i + - j' 2k S ryi SA . 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J c C CJ w 1 t 4 .7. _ �. > "3 a r V, • 'O U L L' _ • C / ..� al Cr - .1 O e • �5 . a. y 3 y 0 8' e (:a S v n. ',s. �, c� L "7:. )` y -c c ,� n: .0 7 �. ^, 8 c. U ° em u ° vu, 4' �3 >'O <td.c: >';, ::• c % � "-'c• r � c- •c,v'�! I For Immediate Release Contact: R.J. Thiel Community Donations Coordinator (612) 646 -2591 The cities of Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount, and Goodwill Industries, Inc./ Easter Seal Society of Minnesota have joined together to form a full service attended recycling center for the tri -city area. The center is located 1.5 miles south of 160th street on Pilot Knob Road. Operating hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. seven days a week. The center will provide an option for those household items or recycables discovered during your regular household clean up. Tax deduction receipts will be provided for traditional Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal household donations brought to the center. Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal's rule of thumb for donations is, "Give what you would pass along to a friend." The public is also encouraged to bring in aluminum cans, clean brown, clear and green glass and newspaper. Donated material should be separated. Clean aluminum cans should be bagged. Glass should be sorted into green, brown, or clear and bagged. Newspaper should be only in brown paper bags, not plastic and do not string tie. The center is dedicated to decrease use of Dakota County landfills and promote re -use of materials. Goodwill Industries /Easter Seal recycles usable furniture, small appliances, housewares and clothing. You will be providing the raw material that provides jobs and training for disabled persons in our community. Use your Attended Donation Center. Everybody wins with a clean environment and aid to the disabled. Watch for the grand opening of the center in June. It will provide fun and prizes. RJ3 /6 g 6 I COMMUNITY RECYCLING CENTER NOW OPEN A full service attended recycling center is now open to serve the residents of Apple Valley, Lakeville and Rosemount. The center is a cooperative effort between the three cities and Goodwill Industries, Inc. /Easter Seal Society of Minnesota. The recycling center is located 1.7 miles south of 160th Street on Pilot Knob Road. Operating hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. seven days a week. The center provides an option for those usable household items or recy- clables discovered during your spring clean -up. Tax deduction receipts will be provided for traditional Goodwill Industries/ Easter Seal household donations brought to the center. Such items include usable clothing, furniture, small appliances, housewares, and other items consistent with Goodwill's rule of thumb for donations: "Give what you would pass along to a friend ". • The donation of recyclables is also welcome. Newspapers should be in brown paper bags. Glass should be clean, sorted according to color (green, brown, clear) and bagged. Aluminum cans should also be cleaned and bagged. The new recycling center is dedicated to decrease the region's over reliance on landfills by making efficient use of reusable materials. Your donations also make possible jobs and training for disabled persons in our area. Use your attended donation center. Everybody wins with a clean environment and aid to the disabled. • . - • Recyclin g center revived under new management By Don Ahern . Locey, general manager Staff writer of Minnesota Soft Drink Recy- A large -scale recycling oper- cle, one of two firms involved in ation returned to the St. Paul the project. area today with the opening of MSD Recycle is handling the the Ramsey County Recycling redemption part of the opera - Center. tion. It already runs operations The center, at 775 Rice St., is that pay for beverage contain - the first comprehensive recy- ers in St. Paul's Midway area cling center in the county since and in St. Louis Park. Recycling Unlimited was evict - - Super Cycle which operates ed from the same location in curbside pickup of recyclables January after prolonged finan- in much of the metropolitan cial problems. area, will transport material Several other recyclers buy from those areas to the center aluminum cans or waste paper, for processing and reloading. the new center will accept both The new center, five blocks products, as well as steel cans. north of the state Capitol, can "We're trying to put together mean money for hoarders of -_ a total recycling program," said Please see Recycle /2C , Continued from Page 1C . ties to contract individually for • beverage cans.. Anyone selling curbside pickup. That money is cans at the center will receive :-- . expected to cover 75 percent of 18 cents a pound f o r aluminum the cost,' with the other_ 25 per , . and 10 cents a pound for steel. If . cent coming from Metropolitan the two are mixed, the rate is 16 • Council funds, said Richard Ra- cents a pound. ;: - - gan, county director of environ- I. Steel cans, newsprint and - _mental services cardboard also can be dropped The private companies will off at the center, but the public pay the county $3,000 a month will receive no compensation plus utilities to use the county- for them.: owned site. The county used For the time being, there will State Waste Management Board • be no increase of curbside pick- funds to build the center and • up service in Ramsey County. pays the board $4,600 . a month • Several St. Paul neighbor- m overall expenses, including ' hoods have had recent curbside debt retirement. service under locally sponsored The arrangement will be used programs. Those areas are until the county decides what its served by district councils 10, long -range program will be, Ra- 11, 12, 13 and 14 and are gener- g said ally on the western edge of St. Recycling is part of the coup- Paul. ty's overall plan for waste man - Although there is no pickup in agement. That plan also in- suburban areas, that is expected eludes composting and to change by spring. construction of an expensive During Mon- plant to turn refuse into fuel for uring budget hearings power generating plants. County Board Ragan said the recycling op- oted to spend $343,600 next ear to fund an incentive pro- eratom hoe to ser how.e per- gram to encourage municipali- by 19 9f the county's households by 1990. SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT SERVICE ALTERNATIVE PROFILE FIRM: PHONE: ADDRESS: SERVICE DESCRIPTION: COLLECTION METHOD /MATERIALS: Method: Curb -Side Separate: Drop Site Separate: Curb -Side Mixed: Drop Site Mixed: Materials: Aluminum: Glass: Newsprint: Other: Responsible Party: Equipment: INTERMEDIATE PROCESSING: Extent: Responsible Party: Equipment: SYSTEM PROCESS: Description: Responsible Party: Equipment: MARKETING: Market Description: Responsible Party: Equipment /Transport: COST /REVENUE: Expense: Capital: Useful Life: Operations: Other: Revenues /Assets: Equity: City Funds: Other Funding Sources: Operating Revenue: COMMENTS: H ti CTJ n ro y 0 z 8 O 7:1 tri H (� t~ H En z • H O • Eli O tx1 z ti tnd t=i H Z G7 y tTi H ro x 0 ri 0 Vi y r.r H G) y Z I n 0 to y 0 tTi Z y 1 4 SOLID WASTE MARKET IDENTIFICATION AND EXPANSION REPORT Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area 300 Metro Square Building Seventh and Robert Streets St. Paul, Minnesota 612 - 291- 6359/TDD 291 -0904 February 5, 1986 Publication No. 522 -86 -030 32 CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 4 CHAPTER 1: IDENTIFICATION OF LOCAL MARKETS FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS 5 Wastepaper 5 News -to -News Mills 7 Cellulose Insulation 7 Animal Bedding 7 Aluminum Scrap and Used Beverage Containers 8 Ferrous Metals 8 Glass 9 Plastics 9 Textiles 10 Tires 10 Waste Motor Oil 11 Yard Waste 11 CHAPTER 2: MATERIAL SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS 13 Criteria for Evaluation 14 Recommendations for Collection 16 CHAPTER 3: MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAM DISCUSSION 18 Suggested Recommendtions for Solid Waste Funding Programs 18 Market Expansion Grant and Loan Program 18 CHAPTER 4: GENERAL MARKET EXPANSION RECOMMENDATIONS 21 APPENDICES A. List of End Markets and Processors for Recyclable Materials in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area • • • B. Waste Composition and Supply C. Description of Existing Programs for Market Expansion D. Technical Appendices 3/ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF MARKET EXPANSION RECOMMENDATIONS The 1980 Waste Management Act increased the Metropolitan Council's responsi- bility for solid waste management in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Amendments to the act in 1985 state that after Jan. 1, 1990, no waste disposal facilities in the Metropolitan Area may accept unprocessed mixed municipal solid waste. The Council's Solid Waste Management Development Guide/Policy Plan contains a regional strategy for solid waste management to achieve the 1990 goal. Market expansion is identified as an important component of the regional solid waste management strategy. The following is an executive summary of the recommendations contained in the Market Identification and Expansion Report. The nature of local markets varies depending on the material considered. The Metropolitan Council will monitor local market conditions and provide multi - material recycling programs with direction on the collection of materials based on the status of the markets. The information will be short -term in nature with adjustments being made as market conditions change. Glass, aluminum and newspapers are traditional source - separated materials with relatively stable markets according to recent market research. Other materials, such as tin cans and plastic, have virtually no local markets. 1. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WILL MONITOR LOCAL MARKETS AND PROVIDE MULTI - MATERIAL RECYCLING PROGRAMS WITH DIRECTION ON THE COLLECTION OF MATERIALS BASED ON THE'STATUS OF THE MARKETS. OVER THE NEXT ONE AND A HALF TO TWO YEARS, THE COUNCIL WILL ENCOURAGE MULTIMATERIAL RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE PICKUP PROGRAMS AND DROP -OFF CENTERS TO FOCUS COLLECTION ON GLASS, ALUMINUM AND CLEAN NEWSPAPER; MATERIALS WITH STABLE LOCAL MARKETS. Glass, corrugated cardboard containers and high -grade office paper have stable markets with potential for growth. The Council will help strengthen existing markets by increasing the volume of recyclable materials being recovered and supplied to the markets or processors. 2. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, THROUGH ITS SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS, WILL FACILITATE INTERACTION BETWEEN MULTIMATERIAL RECYCLING PROGRAMS, THE GLASS MARKET AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND DEVELOP INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION METHODS TO INCREASE COLLECTION OF RECYCLED GLASS AND TO REDUCE TRANSPORTATION COSTS. 3. THE COUNCIL'S SOLID WASTE AND BUSINESS OUTREACH DIVISIONS WILL WORK WITH PRIVATE PAPER COLLECTORS /BROKERS TO INCREASE THE COLLECTION OF HIGH -GRADE OFFICE PAPER AND USED CORRUGATED CONTAINERS FROM. COMMERCIAL GENERATORS. The Solid Waste Management Development Guide /Policy Plan directs the Council to coordinate market expansion activities in the region. Participation of the business community, particularly businesses and industries that use or could use recyclable materials, is essential to the success of the Council's market expansion efforts. The Council will facilitate discussions, enhance networking, and foster a climate of exchange and interaction with the business community to achieve the goal of expanding markets for recyclable materials. 3 9-- 1. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WILL PERIODICALLY CALL TOGETHER RESOURCE PEOPLE TO SERVE AS A FORUM FOR PARTICIPATION OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM BUSINESSES INVOLVED IN THE COLLECTION, PROCESSING AND REUSE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. THE RESOURCE GROUPS WILL MEET PERIODICALLY AND WILL AS A SOUNDING BOARD FOR MARKET EXPANSION IDEAS AND PROPOSALS; A RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION ON MARKET ISSUES; AN EDUCATION TOOL ON THE OPERATION AND ROLE OF THE MARKETS; AND A VEHICLE FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PROCESSORS /END MARKETS, RECYCLERS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES. THE RESOURCE GROUP WOULD CONSIST OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM GROUPS SUCH AS BUSINESSES, RECYCLERS, END MARKETS /PROCESSORS, CONSUMERS, PUBLIC AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENT UNITS. Other public agencies in Minnesota are also working on solid waste and market expansion projects. The sharing of interagency resources and expertise is fundamental to the success of market expansion efforts in the Metropolitan Area and across the state. The Council will work together with other state agencies in addressing issues of market expansion. Formation of a staff market expansion working group in May 1985 represents the beginning of this interagency coordination process. Similar activities will continue through regular informal contacts with agency representatives. 5. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WILL BE THE FOCUS FOR INTEGRATED AND COOPERATIVE INTERAGENCY EFFORTS FOR REGIONAL MARKET EXPANSION. THIS • INVOLVES WORKING WITH AGENCIES SUCH AS THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY, MINNESOTA WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD, MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND STATE PLANNING, AS WELL AS THE TWIN CITIES AREA REGIONAL COMMISSIONS FOR PARKS, AIRPORTS, WASTE CONTROL AND TRANSPORTATION. TOPICS EXAMINED COULD INCLUDE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES, INTERPRETATION OF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, ENFORCEMENT OF STATE REGULATIONS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND ASSISTANCE. Many recycling programs are experiencing difficulties caused by low market prices and high costs of processing and transporting materials to the markets. Regional intermediate processing facilities may be one mechanism to increase the quantity and quality of recyclable materials being marketed and to provide recycling programs with the opportunity to pool materials and benefit from cooperative marketing. 6. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WILL EXAMINE INTERMEDIATE PROCESSING FACILITMES AS A TECHNIQUE FOR ENHANCING THE QUALITY AND QUANTITIES OF MATERIALS BEING SUPPLIED TO END MARKETS AND FOR PROMOTING COOPERATIVE MARKETING. THE ANALYSIS WILL INCLUDE FACTORS SUCH AS APPROPRIATE SIZING AND CAPACITY, LOCATION, CAPITAL AND OPERATING COSTS, AND OPTIONS FOR PROJECT FINANCING. Resource limitations restricted the initial market research to analysis of nine recyclable materials. Additional research on other recyclable materials, alternative markets and marketing costs are necessary to design a solid waste management system that corresponds fully with local marketing potential. • 2 7. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WILL CONTINUE ITS MARKET IDENTIFICATION AND EXPANSION EFFORTS BY ANALYZING, AS TIME PERMITS AND WHEN APPROPRIATE, ADDITIONAL MARKET- RELATED ISSUES SUCH AS: o CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON ADDITIONAL RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND ALTERNATIVE USES, SUCH AS A FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR LOCATING A DETINNING OPERATION IN MINNESOTA; o EXAMINING TRANSPORTATION COSTS AND REGULATIONS FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS; o ASSISTING RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITIES WITH EXPLORING MARKETS FOR RECYCLABLES. The Council will promote the recovery and marketing of recyclable materials by identifying local end markets (both existing and potential) and by providing information on price structures and materials specifications. Contacts with .local markets, processors and dealers will provide current market information and price trends for recyclable materials. 8. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S DATA CENTER WILL PUBLISH A DIRECTORY OF LOCAL END MARKETS AND PROCESSORS FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS INCLUDING DATA ON MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS AND, WHEN POSSIBLE, GENERALIZED PRICE INFORMATION. THE AUDIENCE FOR THE DIRECTORY WOULD INCLUDE RECYCLING CONTRACTORS, COORDINATORS OF MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY PROGRAMS, BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES INTERESTED IN RECYCLING AND EXPLORING MARKETS FOR COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL WASTE. 1 Aany of the local end markets for recyclable materials manufacture finished products used in packaging by the region's food - related businesses and industries. An opportunity exists for the Council and other government agencies to work with the private sector to increase awareness of the environ- mental implications of packaging decisions and to increase the use of recycl- able and /or recycled materials in packaging materials. A specific example is the possible increased use of recycled paperboard by local businesses. 9. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, WORKING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND EXISTING PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WILL INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBILITY OF INCREASING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY'S USE OF RECYCLABLE AND /OR RECYCLED MATERIALS IN PRODUCT PACKAGING AND MARKETING. INTRODUCTION The 1980 Waste Management Act increased the Metropolitan Council's responsibil- ity for solid waste management in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The act directed the Council to prepare a long -range plan for managing the region's solid waste. The plan was to contain elements on the reduction of waste, the recovery of materials and energy, and minimizing the use of land disposal. The 1984 Metropolitan Landfill Abatement Act added a surcharge to landfill disposal fees. A portion of that charge is directed into a fund for projects to reduce, recover or process wastes that would otherwide be landfilled. Language adopted in the 1985 amendments to the act states that after Jan. 1, 1990, no waste disposal facilities in the metropolitan area may accept unprocessed mixed municipal solid waste. The Metropolitan Council's Solid Waste Management Development Guide /Policy Plan incorporates the philosophy and directives contained in the amended Waste Management Act. It contains a regional strategy for solid waste management to achieve the 1990 goal, including time schedules for increasing waste reduction, source separation, centralized materials recovery and decreasing the need for landfills. Market identification and expansion is identified as an important component of the regional solid waste management strategy. The Council's Solid Waste Management Development Guide /Policy Plan contains a specific directive for implementation of a market development program. Policy 8 states: A region -wide, centrally coordinated resource recovery market develop- ment program should be established by 1986. The plan designates the Metropolitan Council as the coordinating agency for implementation of the market development program. In fulfilling this directive, the Council established a Solid Waste Market Expansion Group consist- ing of staff representatives from various state agencies and the private sector. Members of the group include: Cathy Berg Moeger, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; Frank Ongaro and Nick Riley, State Planning Agency; Linda Cox, Waste Management Board; Brian Zucker, Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development; Connie Robinson, Minnesota Department of Administration; Bernie Beermann, Beermann Services; Gary Botzek, former executive director of Business and Industry Recycling Program; and Tom Couling, Dan Krivit, Carl Michaud, John Rafferty, Romi Slowiak and Susan Von Mosch, Metropolitan Council. This document is the Council's Market Identification and Expansion Report. Members of the Solid Waste Market Expansion Group prepared the market profiles for recyclable materials in Chapter 1. Council staff wrote the remainder of the report. The report identifies existing local markets and examines market conditions for selected recyclable materials; it makes recommendations tor the collection of recyclable materials; it suggests recommendations and eligible activities for the Metropolitan Council's Market Expansion Grant and Loan • Program; and it contains general recommendations that provide direction to the Council's future market expansion efforts. Technical appendices containing detailed information on national market trends, existing local market conditions and potential new applications for specific recyclable materials are available upon request. �5 CHAPTER 1: IDENTIFICATION OF LOCAL MARKETS FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS In May 1985, the Council established a Solid Waste Market Expansion Group to conduct the first phase of the market development work -- research on the market profiles for selected recyclable materials. The group examined the status and quality of the markets for wastepaper, including three specific uses for newspaper -- news -to -news mills, animal bedding and cellulose insulation; glass; ferrous metals; aluminum and other nonferrous metals; plastic; textiles; tires; waste motor oil; and yard waste. These materials were selected based on their composition of the waste stream, on their role as a traditional recyclable or on their status as a "problem" material, for instance the improper disposal of waste motor oil threatens to contaminate groundwater. The list of recyclable materials examined was not all inclusive. Research on additional recyclable materials and alternative markets has been identified as a priority for the Council's future market identification and expansion efforts. The market profiles examined national market trends and existing market condi- tions in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, determined the amount of current and future recyclable material supplies, determined the demand and uses of recycled materials by area businesses and industries, and examined potential new markets for recycled goods. Research for the material profiles concentrated on existing secondary data sources and interviews with local _ business representatives: end users for the recyclable materials, brokers, processors and collectors. These business representatives reviewed and verified the pertinent material profiles. The material profiles are included as technical appendices to this report. The following summaries of the technical appendices identify Twin Cities Metro- politan Area markets and briefly discuss the local market conditions for each of the recycled materials. Appendix A lists the region's end markets and processors. WASTEPAPER The Paper Stock Institute of America recognizes 45 grades of wastepaper. Generally, these grades fall into the broad categories of pulp substitutes, high grades, corrugated containers, newspapers and mix. In the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, the flow of wastepaper from collection to consuming industry is facilitated by a network of independent collectors and brokers. This network sets collection priorities based on national as well as local market trends. Pioneer Industry, the area's largest collector, markets all grades of wastepaper. The smaller collectors focus on the more lucrative high grades. Much of the wastepaper recovered locally is marketed within a five -state region with orientation toward Wisconsin. Although some wastepaper recovered locally has reached overseas markets, access is greatly restricted by our geographic location far from major coastal ports. Waldorf Corp., the region's major paper mill, produces paperboard and corrugated medium from 100 percent wastepaper and is a major influence on the local wastepaper market. Waldorf recycles all grades of wastepaper; however, collection is geared toward corrugated containers. Waldorf acts as its own broker and has established a stable supply network within the five -state area. Presently, Waldorf satisfies 65 percent of its corrugated and 100 percent of its old newspaper consumption from the Metropolitan Area. 5 3 k • Locally as well as nationally, wastepaper markets tend to be volatile and cyclical following a pattern of sharply rising prices one year followed by two or three years of sharply falling prices. Prices peaked in 1980 and declined sharply in 1981 and 1982. Similarly, in 1983 -1984, prices rose sharply but declined in mid -1984. Current prices are extremely depressed. Increased col- lection, the current trade imbalance fueled by the strong dollar, overcapacity in virgin pulp and some major recycled paper products have combined to accelerate this trend. Much uncertainty exists in wastepaper markets for the near future. Entry of collection centers and recycling programs has increased supply faster than demand. Demand for wastepaper is predicted to continue growing but at a slower rate than in the previous decade. The recycled paperboard sector of the industry has been a mainstay of demand. However, future growth seems limited. Thus, increased recycling must rely on expanding use in other finished grades, potential new uses and exports. Local market conditions by grade are as follows: Pulp Substitutes - -A high - quality grade originating from preconsumer sources such as trimmings from envelope manufacturers. Historically, pulp substitutes have experienced strong recovery rates and demand. This grade competes di- rectly with virgin pulp and is severely impacted by the drop in virgin pulp price. Prices dropped 50 percent over the past year. High Grade -- Typically is recovered from commercial sources such as printing waste and source- separated office ledger. Markets for high grade are among the most stable of the wastepaper grades. The price has fallen, though not as dramatically as other grades. As of July 1985, the price for white ledger, a subgrade, was down 13 percent from a year ago. Corrugated Containers -- Originates primarily from commercial /industrial sources. Waldorf, the one strong local market, experienced a soft demand for finished products in late 1984 when inventories at the commercial consumer level increased and the demand for corrugated declined. The price has declined 58 percent over the past year. Waldorf Corp. predicts the price will begin to rebound early in 1986. Newspapers -- Experience roller coaster fluctuations in demand. Newspapers are gathered from residential sources, therefore, collection does not always reflect demand. Locally, few markets exist. Waldorf consumes newspaper but only accounts for about 21 percent of the total generated yearly. Poineer markets a large volume of newspapers outside Minnesota. Over the past six months demand has fallen off drastically; the price is down 42 percent. Mix -- Consists of mixed wastepaper ranging from high grade to magazines. Markets are limited to construction grades of finished paper, a slow growth sector of the paper industry. Local markets appear to be saturated. As of • July, the price had eroded to the point where mix was being given away to avoid landfill costs. It appears current demand for mix would not be adequate to absorb substantial increases in supply. • F J� NEWS -TO -NEWS MILLS News -to -news mills recyle newspapers into newsprint. Minnesota has no mills that produce either virgin or recycled newsprint. The majority of Minnesota's newsprint is currently purchased from Canada. Only 10 news -to -news mills exist in the U.S. The mills are located near major metropolitan areas such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and Tucson. Two conditions determine the location and construction of news -to -news mills: the market for the recycled newsprint and the availability of old news waste- paper, including competition for the material. The newspaper publishers in Minnesota do not generate a large demand for newsprint. It appears that the demand for recycled newsprint in the five -state region is not adequate to support a profitable mill. Demand for the finished product is crucial to the success of the mill. In Minnesota, two primary users of recycled newpapers are the paperboard and cellulose insulation industries. The recovery rates for these industries reduces the amount of paper potentially available to a news - to -news facility. However, the five -state region, including Winnepeg, Canada, could potentially recover enough old news to support a news -to -news mill. CELLULOSE INSULATION Cellulose insulation is manufactured from newspapers and various flame - retardant and corrosion - inhibiting chemicals. The demand for cellulose insula- tion peaked during the winter of 1977 -1978. Since then, national production has fallen. Cellulose insulation is used primarily to retrofit existing houses; therefore, demand is projected to decline. Potential for market saturation exists. Currently, five cellulose insulation firms operate in Minnesota, down from 11 in 1981. Three of these firms are located in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Although several firms have merged or closed, the remaining businesses appear stable and anticipate production to increase in the next five years. Currently, four cellulose insulation manufacturers from Minnesota and two manufacturers from outside Minnesota recover newspaper from the Twin Cities Region - -an estimated average of approximately 890 tons per month. Demand for newspaper fluctuates seasonally with peaks in the summer and fall. Prices range from $10 to $20 per ton. ANIMAL BEDDING Animal bedding, made from newspapers, has been tested successfully for absorbency, toxicity, flammability, aesthetics and decomposition. Its price- - from $35 to $50 per ton - -is competitive and it is effective as a composting agent. The potential for growth appears to be unlimited, especially in an agricultural state such as Minnesota. The major obstacle to market development and expansion for animal bedding is the lack of product awareness - -its existence and its specific advantages over traditional bedding materials. Currently, the only manufacturer of animal bedding in Minnesota is located in Rochester and produces 115 .tons of animal bedding per month. Another bedding manufacturer is located in Wisconsin. 7 `> ALUMINUM SCRAP AND USED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS Aluminum and bimetal used beverage containers made up the largest portion of nonferrous scrap going into landfills. Other nonferrous scrap continues to be recycled into alloys or new ingot, with fairly established markets. Two aluminum scrap end markets are located in the Metropolitan Area (industries using aluminum alloys). One smelter is the largest consumer of aluminum in the region and processes both production scrap and used beverage containers. The other company smelts relatively small volumes of scrap. The primary end markets are located in Indiana, Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri were the demand for either new ingot or raw scrap is greatest. The Twin Cities Metropolitan Area has a network of aluminum scrap collectors and brokers. In addition, the area's major recycler /processor of used beverage containers is an authorized contracted processor chosen by the primary industry to serve as the main supplier from this region. Scrap dealers and recyclers • often go through the authorized contract processor who bales used beverage container materials, arranges truck and rail shipments to primaries in Warick, Ind., or Alcoa, Tenn.; or they go through a foreign broker for exports to Japan, West Germany, Brazil and Argentina. Some have arrangements to ship processed used beverage containers directly to breweries, such as Anheuser- Busch or Olympia. Used beverage containers are generally processed for shipment to primary aluminum industries that regenerate cans into new can sheet. Used beverage containers and aluminum scrap supplies are good. Prices for recovered aluminum are low but the long -term forecast is positive. The most apparent impediments to increased aluminum scrap and UBC recycling are: current supply glut world -wide; high transportation costs; increasing environmental regulations cLl material handling and processing; ever- changing quality standards for scrap set by primary industries; and the loss of some markets due to recycling business closings or end market industries relocating out of state. If prices for used beverage containers continue to erode, industry representatives feel the used beverage container collection system could crumble. FERROUS METALS Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, like the nation, generate more ferrous scrap than is consumed locally. This is because of the area's compara- tively high concentration of metal- consuming industries and relatively low concentration of ferrous metal - producing industries which render scrap back to steel. North Star Steel, a minimill, is the area's primary end market for ferrous scrap. In addition, an independent network of scrap dealers collect and market both prompt scrap -- ferrous metal generated by industry - -and obsolete. scrap- - automobile hulks and machinery. . The principal markets for Minnesota ferrous scrap include: Chicago, Indiana and Nebraska via rail; minimills along the Mississippi River via barge; and foreign markets in Japan, Korea, Mexico and Spain via the port in New Orleans. The delivered price for scrap is highly sensitive to transportation costs and highly vulnerable to fluctuations in the general business cycle. This factor ultimately places the Twin Cities at a comparative advantage for distribution • by barge. Scrap barges originating on the northern Mississippi can run profitably by dropping off and picking up scrap along the river's 2,000 -mile stretch. Profits from this market will continue to decline, however, because of increasing transportation costs. The dominant share of all ferrous scrap produced in Minnesota is prompt and obsolete scrap with a very small proportion originating from residential sources, such as the tin can. In general, local scrap dealers and processors contend that collection and preparation of scrap from municipal solid waste exceed potential economic returns. There does not appear to be a reliable market for the tin can and other low -bulk, residentally generated ferrous scrap in the Metropolitan Area. Currently, tin can recycling appears to depend on unique marketing arrangements developed by contractors, most of who are hesitant to reveal specifics about the markets. GLASS Currently, the only end user for recycled color- sorted glass containers in Minnesota is Anchor Glass Container in Shakopee. In December 1984, Brockway Glass in Rosemount closed. The closing of Brockway Glass actually helped strengthen Anchor Glass' market position for glass containers in this region. Anchor's market consists of a 400 -mile radius around the Twin Cities; 95 percent of Anchor's products are shipped within this zone. Anchor Glass accepts only recycled glass containers that are sorted by color. (The Twin Cities does not have a makret for mixed - colored glass.) Prices for cullet have remained stable over the past several years at $40 per ton. In 1984, the plant used 18,000 tons of post - consumer cullet, consisting of 10 percent of the batch. (Ten percent in -house scrap was also used.) The amount of post - consumer cullet could be tripled to approximately 54,000 tons annually without capital investments or modification to the plant or the process. Up to 50 percent cullet could be used per batch with investment in additional equip- ment. Anchor's national corporate goal for 1985 is to use 30 percent post - consumer cullet in all plants. The recovery of all potential cullet in the Metropolitan Area will not saturate the market. There appears to be potential for significant growth in the recycling and use of glass in the Twin Cities. PLASTICS Currently, there is a very small local market for used plastics. A few local brokers are collecting used plastic, but the amount reused is minimal. The price of raw material is low enough that it does not pay to process the post - consumer plastics. Transportation costs and contamination are also factors, making it difficult for companies to recycle used material. The cost of equipment to clean the plastic and remove the contaminants is so expensive that most companies cannot afford it. There is the option of banning some plastic packaging. The most profitable means of recycling plastic is to recycle in- house scrap within the industry. Many manufacturers are doing this; however, there are others that are still landfilling their scrap. These companies need • to be made aware of opportunities to recycle plastic scrap. The most efficient use of plastic scrap is considered to be combustion accord- ing to industry representatives contacted. Recovery from the post - consumer waste stream must overcome significant market, institutional, technical, trans- 9 ya 4 portation and specification barriers to compete successfully with virgin prod- ucts. The potential to significantly increase plastics recovery at this time appears to be minimal. The technology necessary for the recovery of plastics needs to mature prior to the development of a successful recycling program. TEXTILES The textile recycling is an international industry. There are three distinct markets for recycled textiles: reused clothing, rags and recycled fiber. Major products made from recycled textiles are wiping cloths; soundproof materials in automobiles; stuffing for furniture, mattresses and toys; carpet backing; lining for ironing board covers; and similar products. Two major end users for recycled textiles operate in the Twin Cities: Minnea- polis Ragstock Company, Inc., and Brotex Inc. Ragstock operates a chain of secondhand clothing stores, sells clothes and textiles on the foreign market, and produces wiping clothes. Brotex sells wiping cloths and produces felt for the automotive industry. Brotex is estimated to be the third or fourth largest manufacturer of shoddy for the automotive industry. An estimated 85 percent of all textiles are recycled. Estimates provided by Brotex and Ragstock indicate they reclaimed over 25,000 tons of textiles combined. Other textile recycling companies in Minnesota include Fabricraft, Cokato; Land -O -Nod, Minneapolis; Miller Waste Mills, Winona; and St. Peter Woolen Mills, St. Peter. • Nonprofit, charitable organizations play a key role in textile recycling because textiles are collected primarily by groups such as Goodwill Industries, Salvation Army, Disabled Veterans, American Council for the Blind, St. Vincent dePaul and other church organizations. The demand for recycled textiles is stable, although the price paid for tex- tiles is less than what was paid several years ago (decline from 8 cents per pound several years ago to 1 to 2 cents per pound currently). The supply of textiles for the reuse or recycled fiber markets exceeds demand. Most textile materials, whether they consist of natural or synthetic fibers, are reused or recycled. TIRES In 1984, the Minnesota Legislature banned the disposal of old tires in landfills effective July 1, 1985. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is responsible for implementing this directive. The only current end market is located in Tomahawk, Wis., where an Owens - Illinois paper plant uses chipped rubber as a fuel. Waste tires from the Anoka County stockpile are being chipped and sold to the Owens - Illinois plant. The supplier and the end market have developed an arrangement involving the hauling of paper products from Tomahawk to the Twin Cities. This arrangement reduces the transportation costs of the waste tire supplier. • The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency recently completed a study on the generation rates, collection, reuse and marketing of waste tires. In addition, the Minnesota Waste Management Board and the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development have discussed development and funding of a crumb rubber processing plant. Products from this plant could be used for application in the automotive industry. 10 • The Metropolitan Council's market identification and expansion efforts in the area of waste tires will be coordinated with MPCA. • WASTE MOTOR OIL In mid -1986, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to designate waste motor oil a hazardous waste. Such a ruling could significantly impact the collection and handling of waste motor oil. The current collection system for waste oil in Minnesota accounts for approxi- mately 10 million gallons per year. Most of this waste oil is generated by large commercial /industrial sources. It is assumed that approximately 6 million gallons go uncollected and are disposed of in ways that are hazardous to the environment. This waste oil is primarily generated from residential sources. The oil that is collected basically goes to two end markets - -a small acid treatment plant located in the Metropolitan Area which uses approximately 1.6 million gallons per year, and hot mix asphalt plants and small furnaces which use the oil as fuel. The acid treatment re- refineries similar to the processor in Minnesota have severe sludge disposal problems. New technology involving hydro - treating the oil has eliminated most of the problems associated with the older clay - polish /acid treatment facilities. There are no major oil re- refiners in the five -state market area, and the closest re- refiners are located in Indiana and Illinois. Re- refining currently utilizes 20 percent of the national market for waste oil that has been col- lected. Re- refining waste oil is considered by most experts as the best end use for waste oil. It is the least polluting alternative and also recycles a valuable commodity. YARD WASTE Composting is the process of controlled degradation of organic matter producing a humus -like substance that can be used as a soil amendment. There are 10 yard waste composting programs in the Twin Cities. County or local governments administer the compost drop -off sites; two programs offer residential pickup. These programs emphasize source separation as a means to keep the yard waste out of the waste stream. Compost is usually distributed free of charge to residents. Most programs have been successful in distributing current supplies. Potential commercial markets do exist, but have not been extensively developed. A number of studies have been conducted in the Twin Cities examining the feasibility of composting as a waste management strategy. The general consensus is that the primary markets for compost will come from the commercial sector including nurseries and landscapers. Other markets will likely include golf courses, parks and highway construction. Although farmers are not considered primary markets, there is potential for the agricultural sector to use significant volumes of compost, especially if it contains high enough nitrogen levels. A 1983 survey indicated that 25,000 cubic yards of yard waste compost are used annually in the region. 11 G�� Minnesota has taken a lead in development of compost markets with the Governor's Executive Order on Compost, which requires all state agencies to - - give preference to the use of compost over other soil amendments when compost is of equal price and performance, and the University of Minnesota research project on compost and co— compost, which will help establish specifications for use by compost producers and markets. • • • • • • • 12 Jo CHAPTER 2: MATERIAL SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS BACKGROUND The Metropolitan Landfill Abatement Act defines market development as "the location and facilitation of economic markets for materials, substances, energy, or other products contained within or derived from waste." Markets can include industries, businesses, government agencies, groups of people or individuals. It is important that enough markets, or consumers, exist to purchase and reuse the materials generated from solid waste recovery programs. These materials include the traditional source - separated recyclables such as glass, wastepaper, yard waste and aluminum, as well as material generated from central processing facilities such as mixed- colored glass, ferrous metals and other residuals. The preliminary focus of the Council's market identification and expansion efforts is on the traditional source - separated materials. Analysis of the market potential for materials from centralized processing facilities has been identified as an issue for future research. In the past, the success of source separation and recycling programs has depended largely on income derived from the sale of recovered materials. Market conditions affect the ability of recycling contractors and curbside recycling programs to provide services, and the decisions of business and industry to recover or dispose of materials. It is obvious that identifying and expanding markets for recyclable materials is of crucial importance to the successful implementation of the source separation and recycling strategies for solid waste management. Generally, market conditions for recyclable materials tend to be volatile and cyclical. Currently, the prices for most materials are the lowest of the past decade. A variety of factors contribute to these unstable price conditions including strength of the U.S. dollar, declines in industrial production, low prices for virgin materials, supply gluts of some virgin materials, and high transportation costs. Obviously, many of these factors are tied to the performance of the nation's economy and the recent recessionary climate. Consequently, action at a state or local level will have little impact on certain market conditions for recyclable materials. TYPES OF MARKET CONDITIONS The local market conditions for recyclable materials discussed in this report can vary depending on the material. Basically, recyclable materials fall into one of three different types of market conditions. First, the local markets for some materials, such as wastepaper, aluminum and ferrous metals, are considered national commodities; demand and prices are closely tied to and strongly affected by national market trends. For example, the market for aluminim is dominated by five multinational corportations and the major end markets are located in Indiana, Tennessee and other eastern states. The local price for aluminum is tied to the price set by the major end markets. Local market expansion activities are unlikely to significantly affect the demand or the price for aluminum at the end markets. ,� /y In contrast, the market conditions for glass and old corrugated containers are affected by national trends. However, these materials also have strong local markets, each with one major end user in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. These materials are recovered and processed locally. A large portion of the finished product is marketed outside Minnesota. Finally, some materials such as waste motor oil and the markets for cellulose insulation are local markets. Prices for the recyclable or secondary materials are set locally based on demand for the material. Collection, processing and reuse occurs within the area and are less affected by national economic trends. Federal government policy does affect the market conditions of some materials. For example, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will soon designate waste motor oil a hazardous waste, thus affecting its collection and reuse. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION As a result of the divergent nature of the markets, some recyclable materials have more stable local markets in terms of both price and demand than other materials. The Metropolitan Council will monitor local market conditions and provide multimaterial recycling programs with direction on the collection of materials based on the status of the markets. • Several caveats need to be considered prior to discussing the recommendations for collection. First, the recommendations will be short -term and dynamic in nature and will be reevaluated and adjusted based on future changes in market conditions, the solid waste management system, technological advances, and public or private efforts to improve existing or new markets. Second, nearly all recyclable materials have some local market. For the purposes of collection, the questions are how well developed is the market and how soon is it likely to become saturated. Given these considerations, some materials currently have very limited local markets. Publicly sponsored recycling programs and recycling contractors should be aware of the market limitations for these materials prior to setting collection policies. Recyclable materials are evaluated using three variables: percentage of the waste stream, availability of stable local markets and value as an alternative energy source (see Table 1). Information on local market conditions is from the market identification work. A material's value as an alternative energy source refers to its ability to be used in a centralized processing facility. For example, if materials such as glass and metals are not separated prior to use in a waste -to- energy facility, they become a drain on the energy value of the remaining waste and produce increased amounts of ash which must be landfilled. Following Table 1 is a more detailed discussion of each material. • 14 (75 • Table 1 EVALUATION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS 1985 PERCENT STABLE ALTERNATE MATERIAL WASTE STREAM (1) MARKETS ENERGY VALUE Corrugated Containers 14.6% yes good Mixed Wastepaper (2) 11.1 no good High Grade Office Paper 10.7 yes good Newspapers 8.4 moderate good Glass 3.5 yes poor Alumitzum (3) 1.2 yes poor Tin Cans 1.2 no poor Plastics (4) ? no good 1. Data on composition of the waste stream by weight is from the Hennepin County Pope Reid Study, 1985. 2. The Pope Reid study examined "magazines and other wastepaper." 3. The recovery structure for aluminum is in place and the recovery rate is high, an estimated 60 percent according to Pope Reid data. 4. The Pope Reid study classified plastics with "other organics." Used corrugated containers have a strong local market. The major end market has established a supply network within the five -state area. Corrugated is imported because local recovery does not meet demand. The existing recovery network collects from large commercial /industrial generators. However, collection from the small commercial generator such as small shopping malls, commercial strip developments and small stores should be increased. A network of salvagers collects from small generators; however, existing capacity is limited. Residential curbside recycling programs should carefully evaluate the economics of corrugated collection and processing prior to deciding to collect this material. High -grade paper is the most lucrative post- consumer wastepaper grade; it has a strong, stable market. The region's major end market and the major paper broker /processor rely heavily on this grade and compete for large - volume generators -- printing operations and large office buildings. Many small commercial generators - -small office and /or multitenant buildings- -are not part 15 yj� of the collection network. The region's network of smaller, private paper brokers can collect from small commercial generators. The network of smaller collector /processors should increase the collection of high -grade wastepaper from the smaller commercial /office generators. Newspaper is the traditional staple of recycling programs -- curbside pickup, drop -off centers and charity, nonprofit organizations. The local market is weak and there is a potential danger of market saturation in the long run. Collection should focus on improving the quality and, thus, the marketability of recovered newspaper. Recycling programs should collect only clean, uncontaminated materials. Glass containers generated and color- sorted by households and some commercial - establishments have a very strong, stable market in the Twin Cities. Recycling programs, both curbside and drop -off centers, and redemption centers should continue to collect and market glass. Some recycling programs, especially those in the eastern part of the region, should work together to cooperatively market the material, thus reducing transportation costs. Aluminum recycling, primarily recovery of used beverage containers from residential sources, gained- public support in the 1970s. Public acceptance of aluminum recycling is still widespread and strong, although prices have declined. The recovery structure (redemption centers, curbside programs and drop -off centers) is in place and functioning despite weak markets. Existing collectors should continue to collect aluminum. Mixed wastepaper, tin cans and plastic are materials with very limited local markets. Plastic and mixed wastepaper both have good alternate energy values and can be used in centralized processing facilities. Tin cans and other low -bulk, residentially generated ferrous scrap have a poor alternate energy value. Recycling programs should be aware of market limitations and should consider the economics of collection and processing these materials prior to making collection decisions. Waste motor oil is primarily collected from large commercial /industrial generators by private companies and end users. Collection problems exist with residential generators who change their own oil and are unaware of proper disposal methods or lack disposal containers. In the short term, residential generators should be encouraged to take oil to collection sites at gas stations and other retail outlets that sell motor oil. Yard waste is a major component of the waste stream destined for landfills. Current county and municipal yard waste composting programs should continue to encourage recovery of yard waste, and consider developing residential collection programs and increasing capacity of existing programs. RECO!€NDATIONS FOR COLLECTION The recommendations presented below will be short -term in nature with adjustments being made as market conditions change. The recommendations are directed to a specific segment of the solid waste /recycling network for both collection and generation. In some cases, the existing collection network may adequately recovery material from large generators, while not collecting small 16 4/' ' generators because of economic constraints. This is the case with old corrugated containers and high -grade office paper. Therefore, the priority is for the small collector (often private) to focus on the small commercial generator. _ Glass, aluminum and newspapers are traditional source - separated materials with relatively stable markets according to recent market research. Other materials, such as tin cans and plastic, have virtually no local markets. The Metropolitan Council realizes that some recycling organizations and contractors operate unique programs or fill unique market niches. This recommendations is not intended to interfere with the successful operation of these programs or contractors. 1. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WILL MONITOR LOCAL MARKETS AND PROVIDE MULTI - MATERIAL RECYCLING PROGRAMS WITH DIRECTION ON THE COLLECTION OF MATERIALS BASED ON THE STATUS OF THE MARKETS. OVER THE NEXT ONE AND A HALF TO TWO YEARS, THE COUNCIL WILL ENCOURAGE MULTIMATERIAL RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE PICKUP PROGRAMS AND DROP -OFF CENTERS TO FOCUS COLLECTION ON GLASS, ALUMINUM AND CLEAN NEWSPAPER; MATERIALS WITH STABLE LOCAL MARKETS. Glass, corrugated cardboard containers and high -grade office paper have stable markets with potential for growth. The Council will help strengthen existing markets by increasing the volume of recyclable materials being recovered and supplied to the markets or processors. 2. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, THROUGH ITS SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS, WILL FACILITATE INTERACTION BETWEEN MULTIMATERIAL RECYCLING PROGRAMS, THE GLASS MARKET AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES TO INVESTIGATE AND DEVELOP INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION METHODS TO INCREASE COLLECTION OF RECYCLED GLASS AND TO REDUCE TRANSPORTATION COSTS. 3. THE COUNCIL'S SOLID WASTE AND BUSINESS OUTREACH DIVISIONS WILL WORK WITH PRIVATE PAPER COLLECTORS /BROKERS TO INCREASE THE COLLECTION OF HIGH -GRADE OFFICE PAPER AND OLD CORRUGATED CONTAINERS FROM COMMERCIAL GENERATORS. • 17 L/f CHAPTER 3: MARKET EXPANSION GRANT AND LOAN DISCUSSION BACKGROUND Amendments to the Waste Management Act in 1984 created the Metropolitan Landfill Abatement Fund. The fund is administered by the Metropolitan Council and consists of revenue from the metropolitan solid waste landfill surcharge of 25 cents per cubic yard of solid waste accepted at mixed municipal solid waste disposal facilities. The Abatement Fund is to be used for planning and to develop or expand programs that divert solid waste from landfills in the Metropolitan Area. Programs funded include a household rebate program to reimburse cities and towns for recycling expenses, a tonnage rebate program for cities and towns, and grant and loan programs in the areas of resource recovery, public education and market identification and expansion. SUGGESTED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOLID WASTE FUNDING PROGRAMS The proposed criteria and structure for the Council's market expansion, resource recovery and public education funding programs are in the process of being developed. The following suggested recommendations for the solid waste grant and loan programs are put forth to stimulate discussion. The recommend- ations apply to all the solid waste funding programs and will be integrated with development of criteria for these programs. A first recommendation for solid waste funding decision is for projects that enhance or strengthen existing markets. Several existing end markets in the Twin Cities Area are stable and have the capacity to accept increased amounts of recovered materials. Examples include glass. corrug =ted containers and high - grade office paper. Within the existing end market structure, emphasis will be placed on markets that show evidence of long -range growth potential and that have the greatest impact on net abatement of waste from the region's landfills. A second recommendation for funding is the expansion of existing markets. This would involve working with an existing end market to increase production capacity for a finished product that uses a recyclable material. The increased production capacity results in increased demand for the recovered material. An example of this type of project is the expansion of yard waste programs and the increased marketing to commercial users. A third recommendation for funding is development of new markets. This involves investigating the technical and economic feasibility, and the market potential for a new application of a recyclable material. Examples include analyzing the use of newspapers to produce animal bedding or examining the feasibility of locating a waste oil re- refinery in Minnesota. MARKET EXPANSION GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAM The market identification and expansion funding program will provide funding for markets or market - related activities to identify and help develop expanded and more stable local markets for reusable and recyclable materials in the Metropolitan Area. The legislation restricts the amount of money for market identification and expansion activities to up to 10 percent of the money in the Abatement Fund, or approximately $340,000 over two years. 18 1/ Funds awarded by the Council for market expansion will be coordinated with other funding sources, particularly Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development and the Minnesota Waste Management Board programs. Table 2 illustrates eligible applicants and activities for existing state programs available for the development of recyclable material markets. Appendix C contains brief descriptions of the programs listed in Table 2. Eligible Applicants The Metropolitan Landfill Abatement Act describes eligible applicants for the market expansion program as "any person." Both public and private entities are eligible for funding. Eligible Activities According to the legislation, grants and loans are available for "market development for reusable and recyclable waste materials." Market development activities could include investment, promotion, collection or processing activities that lead to either the increased supply of recyclable materials to end users or the increased demand of recyclable materials by end users. Specific types and some examples of eligible market expansion activities include: 1. Investment in land buildings, equipment and other capital costs; 2. Research and development of innovative collection and processing strategies, such as projects that focus on the collection and cooperative marketing of glass as a means of reducing high transportation costs; 3. Improvement of processing systems to make materials easier to recycle, such as investment in a glass betterment system or an intermediate processing facility; 4. Provide assistance to manufacturers interested in increasing their use of recyclable materials. 5. Research on the development of new markets -- research and development projects and feasibility analysis studies; 6. 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I 3 .4 9 7 1 >4 ., 3 • R 3 9 3 7 r Z +1 CA .-1 0 04 2 1+ 3 : 3 O 7 O• - 3 2E•+ 0,. to 0. C_N ■ 8 0 1 0. 7 _ 3 R C4 0 3 8 '4 - a c1-21 - ••• = • - r� O !•3 r O 3 • 0 r A a . CD R N. 7 0. R - ae >4 >4 >4 t� O R C 0 CI] O _ '4 2 3 Z G A 8 3 . • 1 R O. O 5 0 O 7 [ 2 I 0 e R r M A 3 A m >4 7 I-• >4 >4 >4 l A e r r +• .-2 3 3. F� 0 R •• S9 co n I el- al R 3 O • r 0 0 0 3 '-• 15 7 I-• 'S G I� 0 0 >4 >4 >4 >4 >4 >4 >4 13 0 Co 3 3 r . 1`r 02 O . 7 A - t O 3 3 e- l er 3 04 • CHAPTER 4: GENERAL MARKET EXPANSION RECOMMENDATIONS The Solid Waste Management_Development Guide /Policy Plan directs the Council to coordinate market expansion activities in the region. Implementation of this charge depends on the cooperation and involvement of representatives from the business community and from various government agencies. Participation of businesses and industries that use or could use recyclable materials is essential to the market expansion efforts. The Council will periodically call together resource people to serve as a forum for business community participation. The Council, through the resource group, will facilitate discussions, increase networking, and foster a climate of exchange and interaction with the business community to achieve the goal of strengthening or expanding markets for recyclable materials. 4. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WILL PERIODICALLY CALL TOGETHER RESOURCE PEOPLE TO SERVE AS A FORUM FOR PARTICIPATION OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM BUSINESSES INVOLVED IN THE COLLECTION, PROCESSING AND REUSE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. THE RESOURCE GROUPS WILL MEET PERIODICALLY AND • WILL SERVE AS A SOUNDING BOARD FOR MARKET EXPANSION IDEAS AND PROPOSALS; A RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION ON MARKET ISSUES; AN EDUCATION TOOL ON THE OPERATION AND ROLE OF THE MARKETS; AND A VEHICLE FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PROCESSORS /END MARKETS, RECYCLERS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES. THE RESOURCE GROUP WOULD CONSIST OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM GROUPS SUCH AS BUSINESS, RECYCLERS, END MARKETS /PROCESSORS, CONSUMERS, PUBLIC AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENT UNITS. Other public agencies in Minnesota are also working on solid waste and market expansion projects. The sharing of interagency resources and expertise is fundamental to the success of market expansion efforts in the Metropolitan Area. The Council will work together with other state agencies in addressing market expansion issues. Formation of the staff market expansion working group in May 1985 represents the beginning of this interagency coordination process. Similar activities will continue through regular informal contacts with agency representatives and through the proposed market expansion resource group. 5. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WILL BE THE FOCUS FOR INTEGRATED AND COOPERATIVE INTERAGENCY EFFORTS FOR REGIONAL MARKET EXPANSION. THIS INVOLVES WORKING WITH AGENCIES SUCH AS THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY, MINNESOTA WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD, MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND STATE PLANNING, AS WELL AS THE TWIN CITIES AREA REGIONAL COMMISSIONS FOR PARKS, AIRPORTS, WASTE CONTROL AND TRANSPORTATION. TOPICS EXAMINED COULD INCLUDE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES, INTERPRETATION OF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, ENFORCEMENT OF STATE REGULATIONS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND ASSISTANCE. Many recycling programs are experiencing difficulties caused by low market prices and high costs of processing and transporting materials to the markets. Regional intermediate processing facilities may be one mechanism to increase the quantity and quality of recyclable materials being marketed and to provide recycling programs with the opportunity to pool materials and benefit from cooperative marketing. 21 6. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WILL EXAMINE INTERMEDIATE PROCESSING FACILITIES AS A TECHNIQUE FOR ENHANCING THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF MATERIALS BEING SUPPLIED TO END MARKETS AND PROMOTING COOPERATIVE MARKETING. THE ANALYSIS WILL INCLUDE FACTORS SUCH AS APPROPRIATE SIZING AND CAPACITY, LOCATION, CAPITAL AND OPERATING COSTS, AND OPTIONS FOR PROJECT FINANCING. Resource limitations restricted the initial market research to analysis of nine recyclable materials. Additional research on other recyclable materials, alternative markets and marketing costs are necessary to design a solid waste management system that corresponds fully with local marketing potential. T. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WILL CONTINUE ITS MARKET IDENTIFICATION AND EXPANSION EFFORTS BY ANALYZING, WHEN TIME PERMITS AND WHEN APPROPRIATE, ADDITIONAL MARKET- RELATED ISSUES SUCH AS: o CONDUCTING MARKET RESEARCH ON ADDITIONAL RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND ALTERNATIVE USES, SUCH AS A FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR LOCATING A DETINNING OPERATION IN MINNESOTA; o EXAMINING TRANSPORTATION COSTS AND REGULATIONS FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS; o ASSISTING RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITIES WITH EXPLORING MARKETS FOR RECYCLABLES. The Council will promote the recovery and marketing of recyclable materials by_ . identifying local end markets (both existing and potential) and by providing information on price structures and materials specifications. Contacts with local markets, pvocessors and dealers, as well as secondary sources such a trade journals and other periodicals, will provide current market information and price trends for recyclable materials. 8. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S DATA CENTER WILL PUBLISH A DIRECTORY OF TWIN CITIES AREA END MARKETS AND PROCESSORS FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS INCLUDING DATA ON MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS AND, WHEN POSSIBLE, GENERALIZED PRICE INFORMATION. THE AUDIENCE FOR THE DIRECTORY WOULD BE RECYCLING CONTRACTORS, COORDINATORS OF MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY PROGRAMS, BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES INTERESTED IN RECYCLING AND EXPLORING MARKETS FOR COMMERCIAL WASTE. Many of the local end markets for recyclable materials manufacture finished products used in packaging by the region's food - related. businesses and industries. An opportunity exists for the Council and other government agencies to work with the private sector to increase awareness of the environ- mental implications of packaging decisions and to increase the use of recycl- able and /or recycled materials in packaging materials. A specific example is the possible increased use of recycled paperboard by local businesses. 9. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, WORKING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND EXISTING PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WILL INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBILITY OF INCREASING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY'S USE OF RECYCLABLE AND /OR RECYCLED MATERIALS IN PRODUCT PACKAGING AND MARKETING. 2.4.86 SV005A- PHENV2 22 �� Appendix B WASTE COMPOSITION AND SUPPLY IN THE TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA As with any solid waste management planning process, market development must begin with an understanding of the quantities, sources and composition of the waste stream. In 1984, Hennepin County contracted with Pope -Reid Associates to conduct a waste composition study as part of the county's comprehensive recycling plan. The study focused on residential and commerical /industrial solid waste, or mixed municipal solid waste. The Pope -Reid study was the first, and to date the most reliable, waste composition analysis by a metropolitan county in Minnesota. Therefore, the Hennepin County data is used to characterize the composition of the Metropolitan Area waste stream. The Metropolitan Council's Solid Waste Management Development Guide /Policy Plan includes estimates on solid waste generation rates (tonnage) for each county in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Table 1 was developed by combining the Pope -Reid data on percent of solid waste generated and landfilled with the Metropolitan Council's estimates on totalgeneration rates. In Table 1, the percent of municipal solid waste generated, the percent of municipal solid waste landfilled and the recovery rates are derived from the Pope -Reid study. The tonnage estimates on Table 1 are derived by multiplying the Council's generation rates by the Pope -Reid data on percent of solid waste generated and landfilled. The Pope -Reid study involved actual analysis of the local waste stream during two seasons, spring and summer. The winter and fall seasons were estimated. As part of the study, a crew sorted randomly selected samples of garbage dis- posed at area landfills. Consequently, the most reliable data is the municipal solid waste landfilled. The materials examined are those listed in Table 1. Not all of a given secondary material was considered recyclable. Contaminated materials such as wax - coated paper and newspaper used to wrap food waste were classified as "other organics." Generation rates for special wastes such as tires, motor oil, building materials and plastics were not calculated. The Pope -Reid study estimated the quantity of material recovered from the waste stream using several methods. Wherever possible, the estimated recovery rate was based on surveys completed by recycling operators, processors and end users. Drawbacks with this process included a low response rate (25 %), potent- ial for the double reporting of recovered material (the same material could be reported by a broker and an end user), and the proprietary nature of the-data. In some cases, industry estimates of recovery rates were used to estimate tons of material recovered. The recovery rates estimated for a number of materials- - wastepaper and glass - -are significantly higher than the national average. While the data in Table 1 represents the best information currently available on waste composition and supply in the Metropolitan Area, it is not without its flaws: the waste composition and supply data is based on one metropolitan county and applied to the entire Metropolitan Area; the study is based on a two - season instead of four - season sampling process; and, in several instances, the recovery rates, estimated using survey research and secondary research, are higher than the national average and appear optimistic. 1 Table 1 WASTE COMPOSITION AND SUPPLY g Municipal Solid Waste Municipal Solid Waste Generated Landfilled Percent Percent Recovery of Total Tons of Total Torts Rate ei Paper: Newspaper 8.4% 167,244 6.6% 100,179 40.1% Corrugated 14.6 290,686 10.8 164,237 4 3.5 n Office /Computer 10.7 213,037 3.7 56,454 73.5 Magazines /Other 11.1 221,001 11.1 169,507 23.3 .. Ferrous Scrap: Food Containers 1.2 23,892 1.5 23,175 3.0 Bi -Metal Cans 1.1 21,901 0.9 14,235 35.0 . Other Containers 0.6 11,946 0.7 11,826 1.0 Other Ferrous 1.6 31,586 2.0 31,586 -- ,,, Aluminum: Beverage 1.2 23,892 0.6 9,556 60.0 Other 0.2 • 3,982 0.2 3,982 -- Other Non - Ferrous 0.3 5,973 0.1 2,250 57.3 Glass 3.5 69,685 3.7 56,793 18.5 Yard Waste 8.0 159,280 8.7 133,317 16.3 e - 1 Wood Waste 6.0 119,460 7.8 119,460 -- ... Other Organics 26.2 521,642 34.0 521,642 -- • Other Inorganics 5.5 109,505 7.2 109,505 -- TOTAL 100.0% 1,994,712 100.0% 1,527,740 23.4% ! Municipal solid waste (MSW) generated is the total `° MS d spored{ of at land - fills and recovered. Other organics consists of Compostab.e and combustible :Taste including food waste, plastics, rubber, textiles, and leather. 4 Other inorganics consists of other non-combustible, non - metallic _materials such as rocks and ceramics. SOURCES: 1. Pope-Reid Associates. Ferree. ':: Co--t Ccn :. -- .- -. C ^' W2 7.5! Studv. June 1985. it 1 Solid t V .wen+ a e n " d 2. Metropolitan Council. S o i was ; ,e a =_�e�_..., � 1 _ v_ _ c..�_..,, �.._,._ . ?o1 ?'an. March 1985. . 10.04.85 ) 3J3O53- ?F=NV2 5 -- .6 -- S 5 Appendix C DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING PROGRAMS FOR MARKET EXPANSION (FUND INTEGRATION STUDY) MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WASTE TIRE GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAM The Waste Tire Grant and Loan Program has been appropriated $675,000 for 1986. Eligible applicants are persons or corporations engaged in a waste tire recycling business. Loans are available for planning and development of waste tire recycling projects. Grants are available for technical and economic feasibility studies. A loan may not exceed $500,000 or 40 percent of the eligible project costs. The applicant must provide 10 percent of the eligible project costs and must obtain a secured loan for at least 50 percent of the project costs. Eligible activities include acquisition of land, site preparation, construction and engineering costs, legal fees, and development and capital improvements. Grants must not exceed $30,000 or 75 percent of the study's cost. The program gives priority to projects which use Minnesota tires, and produce a "usable and marketable" product which is used in Minnesota and /or produce an alternative energy source. DEED has considered funding development of a crumb rubber plant in northern Minnesota. Further information may be obtained by calling 612 - 297 -3547. GOVERNOR'S COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAM This program helps cities and counties develop energy conservation and renewable resource projects that result in active community participation and provide energy savings. Eligible applicants are city and county government agencies which establish Community Energy Councils. Examples of successful projects include residential energy audits, weatherization, recycling and fiber fuels promotion. CEC projects are underway in 26 cities and 9 counties. In 1984, the Legislature appropriated $277,000 to the program. The program did not receive an appropriation in 1985. - Further information may be obtained by calling 612 - 297 -2652. BUSINESS ENERGY FINANCE PROGRAMS The Office of Business Energy Finance of DEED manages an Energy Development Loan Program and an Energy Loan Insurance Program. These programs offer unique financing opportunties to support Minnesota businesses interested in energy conservation or development of alternative energy resources. Eligible projects include conservation of energy or use of alternative or renewable energy resources in the operation of a business; recovery or production of energy from alternative or renewable resources; production of • equipment for conservation or recovery of energy or for use of energy from alternative or renew able resources; or for obtaining energy from alternative resources. Eligible project cost include acquiring or rehabilitaing buildings or land, or acquiring or installing equipment, or other capital improvements. Energy Development Loans are financed by the state through the sale of tax - exempt industrial development bonds (IDBs), providing a lower interest rate to the borrower than available commercially. Loans may be for up to 90 percent of eligible project costs, the actual percentage determined by credit and project analysis. Energy Development Loan Insurance Program operates in partnership with private financial institutions. Applicants and participating financial institutions develop a loan package. The program then insures up to 90 percent of the loan. The maximum insurable is $2.5 million. Interest rates are negotiated between the borrower and lender, but may not exceed three percentage points • above the prime rate. Further information may be obtained by calling 612 - 297 -1940. MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITIES The 1984 Waste Management Act amendments also provide a sales tax exemption for sales of equipment used for processing solid or hazardous waste at a resource recovery facility. The exemption applies to sales after June 30, 1984. Resource recovery facility is defined as a "waste facility established and used primarily for the reclamation for sale or reuse of materials, substance., or energy, or other products contained within or derived from waste." Related facilities, such as transfer stations primarily serving the resource recovery facility, are also included in this definition. Facilities which dispose of waste or process waste for disposal are not included within the exemption. The processing equipment must be used for the treatment of waste after collec- tion and before disposal. Processing waste includes, but is not limited to, reduction; storage separation; exchange resource recovery; physical, chemical or biological modification; and transfer from one waste facility to another. An application for the exemption must be made in writing to the Minnesota Dept. of Revenue, Sales and Use Tax Division, P.O. Box 64452, St. Paul, Minnesota 55164. A certificate of exemption will then be issued for use in purchasing the equipment exempt. Further information can be obtained by calling the St. Paul office at 612- 296 -6131 (Twin Cities area) or toll free at 1- 800 - 652 -9747 (else where in Minnesota). SALES TAX CREDIT FOR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT • . Capital equipment and machinery purchased or leased for new or expanding industries is subject to a 4 percent tax rate effective for sales made after June 30, 1984. The buyer initially pays the 6 percent tax and then files a claim for refund with the Sales and Use Tax Division for the 2 percent over- payment. No more than two refund claims can be filed in a calendar year. Refund claims may include more than one purchase of machinery and equipment. Capital equipment is defined as machinery and equipment and the materials and e supplies necessary to construct or install the machinery or The capital equipment must be used by the purchaser or lessee for manufacturing, fabricating or refining a product to be sold at retail and must be used for the establishement of a new or the physical expansion of an existing manufacturing, fabricating or refining facility in the state. Capital equipment does not include repair or replacement parts; replacement equipment or machinery; and machinery or equipment used to extract, receive or store raw materials. A fact sheet containing further information may be obtained by calling or writing the St. Paul Dept. of Revenue office. MINNESOTA WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (WMB) SOLID WASTE FACILITIES CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The WMB is authorized to distribute $15 million in grants to help local units of government construct solid waste processing and resource recovery facilities that serve as alternatives to landfills. Eligible projects include waste -to- energy facilities; materials recovery (recycling) plants or equipment; chemical, physical, or biological modification processes (such as composting facilities); transfer stations serving waste processing facilities; waste incineration with resource recovery; and facilities for "special" waste streams, such as tires or wood waste. Eligible grant recipients are cities, counties and special solid waste districts. An individual project could receive a maximum grant of 25 percent of eligible capital costs or $2 million, whichever is less. Eligible project costs include waste processing equipment; structures to house waste processing equipment and to store waste prior to transport to other facilities; equipment to transport waste from transfer stations to processing facilities, to transport processed materials to market, or to transport residue to land disposal facilities; on -site utilities; and final design and engineering. Eligible projects must conform to requirements banning waste incinerators from accepting recyclable material and must demonstrate that the project is not financially feasible without state assistance. Further information may be obtained by contacting 612 - 536 -0816. 1.1.85 SV005A- PHENV2 • " ".'-'• • ..... ........... • ...••....... ................... ................... .....•••...... ..................... ......... 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".•.••".•••••.......... ..:.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::„...„,„:„,...„.„......„.„....„,„:„.:::::.,„:::::::...„:„.„::::.......... ....::::: ____,....J May 1986 o %itah C� r ..t?1, ii a "t4„, vi. ha,/ iv cl Publication No. 522 -86 -053 MARKETS FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS IN THE TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA INTRODUCTION What materials can you recycle? Recyclable materials are often classified into different grades, such as high -grade or low -grade paper. High -grade paper includes computer This directory lists businesses that accept, buy, process printouts, computer tab cards, and white and colored and /or reuse recyclable materials. Its purpose is to help ledger paper; low -grade paper includes newspaper and recycling efforts carried out by businesses, local corrugated cardboard boxes. Similarly, scrap metal includes governments, organizations and recycling programs, by ferrous and nonferrous metals. Nonferrous metals include providing information on markets for recyclable materials. aluminum, copper and brass; ferrous metals include steel, cast iron and white goods (appliances). Glass containers The directory contains sections on glass, metals (ferrous and textiles can also be recycled. and nonferrous), motor oil, paper, plastics, textiles and tires. The value of recyclable materials varies, of course, depending on grade, quality, amounts of allowable contamination and other conditions. Many buyers have TRENDS IN TRASH DISPOSAL COSTS specifications for the materials they purchase. Sorting, cleaning and properly packaging materials generally improves the value of the recyclable materials to be sold. Radical changes are being made in the way solid waste -- household and commercial trash - -is managed in the Businesses and organizations interested in recycling are Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Several factors have advised to contact prospective buyers before storing or contributed to the decision to make these changes. They delivering any materials. The buyers will provide include rapidly filling landfills, groundwater contamination information on their specific material needs, specifications, caused by these landfills and the difficulty of siting new conditions of delivery and current market prices. landfills. Some buyers may offer additional services to a business The Metropolitan Waste Management Act says no interested in recycling. They might, for instance, provide unprocessed trash can go into Metro Area landfills after storage containers that are picked up when full; they might 1990. New goals for trash management in the region are loan processing equipment. Usually these services are reduction, recycling and reuse. Greater emphasis is being contingent on your collecting large amounts of placed on ways to reuse resources, with less dependence good - quality recyclables. You should contact specific buyers on landfills. to determine the availability of these services. How will these changes in trash management affect businesses? The most significant and obvious impact on HOW TO USE THIS DIRECTORY the business community will be increases in the cost of disposing of trash. The more trash your business has to dispose of, the greater the price increase. If you generate a This directory consists of separate sections for the types of great deal of trash - -more than 10 cubic yards a month, that materials accepted or purchased. Under each material, the is - -your disposal costs could triple. If you generate a companies are listed in alphabetical order by county. smaller amount, your disposal costs could increase as much Included are the company's address, phone number and, as 20 to 40 percent. when appropriate, more specific information on the type of recyclable material accepted. Businesses interested in recycling should consider their distance from the buyer and HOW RECYCLING HELPS LOWER DISPOSAL COSTS what the transportation might cost. The local markets for recyclable materials were identified Large increases in disposal costs are not automatic or by the Solid Waste Market Expansion Group, an inevitable. You and your business can move aggressively to interagency group established by the Metropolitan Council reduce the amount of trash generated and thus the amount in the spring of 1985. As with all listings of this nature, you pay in disposal costs. unintentional omissions may occur and information will change over time. Please contact Susan Von Mosch For instance, if your business disposes of large quantities of (291 -6389) regarding any additions or changes to the yard waste or corrugated boxes, you could dispose of these directory. A similar directory of Minnesota markets for wastes separately at compost sites or with a paper recycler. recyclables outside the Metropolitan Area is available from Many commercial establishments contract with recycling the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. programs for office paper. Also, you could buy materials for office use or production with their eventual disposal in mind, choosing materials that are recyclable or can be reused many times. 1 60 GLASS SCOTT COUNTY Anchor Glass Container 4108 Valley Industrial Blvd. N. P.O. Box 69 Shakopee, MN 55379 612 - 445 -5000 Materials accepted: Color- sorted clear, brown and green glass. Large volumes (one ton or more) only. Call for arrangements. FERROUS AND NONFERROUS METALS ANOKA COUNTY Rosemount, MN 55068 612 - 437 -2815 Aluminum Recycling, Inc. Materials accepted: Scrap aluminum in semi -truck load 700 Industry Av. quantities only. Anoka, MN 55303 612- 421 -4431 HENNEPIN COUNTY Drop -off center for commercial scrap. Materials accepted: Aluminum, steel, insulated copper wires, other metals. A- Battery City, Inc. Grosslein Beverage Co., Inc. 58 Ninth Av. NE. 13554 NW. Tungsten St. Minneapolis, MN 55413 Ramsey, MN 55303 612- 379 -7735 612 - 421 -5804 Broker recycling batteries and lead. Materials accepted: Aluminum beverage cans. Kalman W. Abrams Metals, Inc. Schwartzman Co. Recyclers 2500 SE. Elm St. 2905 N. Ferry St. Minneapolis, MN 55414 Anoka, MN 55303 612- 331 -6460 612 - 421 -1187 Residential and industrial redemption of all nonferrous Materials accepted: All metals, aluminum cans, steel metals. No batteries accepted. beverage cans and batteries. Drop -off and redemption. Alliance Steel Service Co. U -Can 115 -31st Av. N. E. River Road and 37th Av. Minneapolis, MN 55411 Fridley, MN 55432 612- 588 -2721 612 - 781 -6944 Accepts nonferrous scrap metal from commercial Drop -off center for aluminum and bi -metal cans, glass generators. bottles and jars, plastic PET bottles. American Iron and Supply Co. 2800 N. Pacific St. DAKOTA COUNTY Minneapolis, MN 55411 612 - 529 -9221 Spectro Alloys Corp. Accepts all metals from residential and industrial sources. 3220 Doyle Path 2 6/ Sam Bloom Iron and Metal Magniment Corp. 1508 N. Second St. 2901 Metro Dr., Suite 330 Minneapolis, MN 55411 Minneapolis, MN 55430 612 - 521 -2295 612 - 853 -0621 313 - 241 -5110 Accepts all metals -- steel, aluminum, brass copper - -from residential and commercial sources. Broker for scrap dealers specializing in steel and steel alloys. BPA Waste and Recycling 201 Hwy. 52 Martin Bush Iron and Metal Co. Brooklyn Park, MN 55369 1601 N. Second St. 612 - 424 -2733 Minneapolis, MN 55411 612 - 521 -4797 Materials accepted: Aluminum cans, steel beverage cans, scrap aluminum (keep scrap separate from cans), brass, Materials accepted: All scrap metals (ferrous and clean copper, batteries. nonferrous) from residential and industrial sources. E & S Iron and Metal Co., Inc. Minnesota Soft Drink Recycle 212 28th Av. N. (drop -off site) Minneapolis, MN 55411 3547 Xenwood Av. 612 - 521 -2208 St. Louis Park Materials accepted: Nonferrous industrial scrap; aluminum, Accepts aluminum and bimetal cans, glass, bottles and jars. brass and copper. Residential redemption. Hershkovitz Iron & Metal Co. Scrap Metal Processors, Inc. 2200 Idaho Av. S. 150 Girard Av. N. St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Minneapolis, MN 55405 612 - 545 -4804 612 - 333 -2729 Residential and industrial drop -off for all metals, junk cars, batteries and appliances. Materials accepted: Scrap iron and nonferrous metals from industrial sources only. Dismantling services available. U -Can Minneapolis 14th Av. S. and E. Lake St. Kirschbaum -Krupp Metals Co. Minneapolis, MN 55407 212 -17th Av. N. Minneapolis, MN 55411 and 612 - 521 -9212 220 W. 79th St. Materials accepted: All nonferrous metals -- aluminum, brass, Bloomington copper - -from residential and industrial sources. Specializes in aluminum cans. Drop -off locations for aluminum, bi -metal cans, glass bottles and jars and plastic PET bottles. Klein's Scrap Iron & Metal Co. 8524 W. 25th St. Minneapolis, MN 55426 RAMSEY COUNTY 612 - 545 -4655 Kronick Industries, Inc. Alter Minnesota, Inc. 3101 Hennepin Av. E. 801 Barge Channel Rd. Minneapolis, MN 55413 St. Paul, MN 55107 612 - 331 -8080 612 - 222 -2751 Materials accepted: Aluminum, copper, brass, zinc and Materials accepted: All metals, batteries. Will not accept tin other nonferrous metals from residential and industrial cans, bi -metal cans or appliances. sources. Doug's Recycling Leder Brothers Iron & Metal Co. 240 W. Sycamore 3240 Snelling Av. St. Paul, MN 55117 Minneapolis, MN 55406 612 - 224 -3308 612- 721 -6244 Materials accepted: Aluminum cans, aluminum scrap, all Materials accepted: All metals from residential and nonferrous metals. industrial sources. No automobiles accepted. 3 /'� • • Great Western Iron & Metal Co. Poor Richards 521 Concord St. 400 Whitall St. St. Paul, MN 55107 St. Paul, MN 55101 612 - 224 -4877 612 - 774 -1311 Materials accepted: All metals and newspapers. Will not Materials accepted: Redemption of aluminum cans, ferrous accept tin cans. and nonferrous metals. Also accepts glass, newspapers, corrugated, oil and appliances. Kaplan Scrap Iron & Metal Co., Inc. 345 Shepard Rd. St. Paul Steel Supply Co. St. Paul, MN 55102 312 Walnut St. 612 - 227 -8551 St. Paul, MN 55101 612- 222 -1531 Materials accepted: All metals. Materials accepted: All nonferrous metals -- copper, brass, Minnesota Soft Drink Recycle gold, silver, aluminum - -and batteries. 2353 Rice St. Roseville, MN 55113 L. Silverberg & Co. 612 - 484 -3315 2575 Doswell Av. St. Paul, MN 55108 with a drop -off site at: 612- 645 -5875 615 Prior Av. N. Materials accepted: All metals. Will not accept tin cans, St. Paul bi -metal cans, or sheet metal. Materials accepted: Aluminum and bi -metal cans, glass bottles and jars. Residential redemption. Also accepts WASHINGTON COUNTY plastic PET bottles. Mississippi Street Metals Gordon Iron and Metal 800 Mississippi St. 207 E. Nelson St. St. Paul, MN 55101 Stillwater, MN 55082 612 - 222 -0533 612 - 439 -4327 Materials accepted: All scrap metals; aluminum cans (no tin Materials accepted: Scrap iron and nonferrous metals. cans), batteries, and industrial plastics. Free drop -off for appliances. Winnick Iron and Metal 92 -11th Av. SW. Forest Lake, MN 55025 612 - 464 -3920 Materials accepted: Scrap iron and nonferrous metals from industrial sources. PAPER ANOKA COUNTY HENNEPIN COUNTY American Thermo Cell Inc. Data Fiber Products Corp. 15546 Cleveland 201 Girard Av. P.O. Box 782 Minneapolis, MN 55405 Anoka, MN 55303 612 - 377 -0886 612 - 421 -5600 Redemption center for commercial /industrial generators. Cellulose insulation manufacturer. Materials accepted: Materials accepted: High grade office paper, corrugated Newspaper. containers, IBM cards. 4 (L' 3 Metro Paper Recovery Office Paper Pick -Up Inc. 965 Eustis 860 Moore Lake Dr. Minneapolis, MN 55414 Fridley, MN 55432 612- 332 -3501 612 - 571 -3596 Materials accepted: All types of paper from commercial Will pick up computer paper, office paper and file folders. sources. Large tonnages preferred. Steve's Cardboard Salvage Pioneer Paper Stock 381 York Av. 155 Irving Av. N. St. Paul, MN 55101 Minneapolis, MN 55405 612 - 774 -0984 612 - 374 -2280 Will pick up corrugated cardboard containers. Materials accepted: All types of paper including colored, corrugated, printers' waste paper, office paper. Keep Waldorf Corporation individual grades separate. 2200 Myrtle Av. St. Paul, MN 55164 Recycling Services 612 - 641 -4248 P.O. Box 409 612- 641 -4675 Minneapolis, MN 55411 612- 522 -6558 Materials accepted: Corrugated, newspapers, office and • computer paper, printers' waste paper, newsprint and many Drop -off and redemption center for commercial - industrial other types of paper. generators. Materials accepted: High grade paper, computer printouts, IBM cards, printers' waste paper. Will not accept newspapers, magazines, phone books. SCOTT COUNTY Rohn Industries P.O. Box 464 Certain -Teed Building Products Minneapolis, MN 55440 Valley Industrial Park 612- 593 -5458 Shakopee, MN 55379 612- 333 -4748 612- 445 -6450 Materials accepted: High grade office paper, computer Materials accepted: High -grade office paper and corrugated paper, baled cardboard. Confidential document destruction. containers. Bulk loads of 1000 pounds or more preferred. Will not•accept loss cardboard or newspaper. Shelter Shield Buffalo Center WASHINGTON COUNTY 204 Central Av. Osseo, MN 55369 612 - 424 -5766 Cellulose Products P.O. Box 337 Cellulose insulation manufacturer. Materials accepted: Forest Lake, MN 55025 Newspaper 612 - 462 -3022 612- 464 -7603 RAMSEY COUNTY Cellulose insulation manufacturer. Materials accepted: Newspapers. Haselberger Associates 392 West County Rd. B New Brighton, MN 55113 612- 636 -9452 Materials accepted: Office paper, computer paper, books. • 5 j C/ PLASTICS HENNEPIN COUNTY Minnesota Soft Drink Recycle 3547 Xenwood Av. St. Louis Park B & G Plastics 9241 Penn Av. S. Drop -off location accepting plastic PET bottles. Bloomington, MN 55431 612- 593 -0740 RAMSEY COUNTY Accepts only in lots of 5000 pounds or more. Call ahead to arrange drop -off. Minnesota Soft Drink Recycle Disco Inc. 2353 Rice St. 715 Florida Av. S. Roseville, MN 55113 Suite 302 612- 484 -3315 Golden Valley, MN 55426 612- 593 -0160 with a drop -off site at: Distribution broker offering conditional redemption. 615 Prior Av. N. Materials accepted: Scrap and virgin plastic. St. Paul Accepts plastic PET bottles. TEXTILES HENNEPIN COUNTY RAMSEY COUNTY Minneapolis Ragstock Inc. Brotex, Inc. 909 S. Second St. 800 Hampden Av. Minneapolis, MN 55415 St. Paul, MN 55114 612- 333 -6576 612 - 645 -5721 Materials accepted: Fabric scraps, clothing, all types of Materials accepted: Fabric scraps, clothing, all types of clean textiles. clean textiles. TIRES The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency developed the Minnesota Tire Recycling following list of used tire haulers and collectors in the Twin 2050 1/2 Bunker Lake Blvd. Cities Metropolitan Area. MPCA has also compiled lists of Andover, MN 55304 used tire collectors in other regions of the state. 612 - 757 -9502 ANOKA COUNTY P.T.L. Tire Service 15330 NE. Hwy. 65 LeTourneau Trucking Ham Lake, MN 55304 Columbia Heights, MN 55440 612 - 434 -7766 612 - 788 -4349 Tire Disposal Inc. Lou's Tire Town 11000 Central Av. NE. 13650 NW. Hanson Blvd. Blaine, MN 55434 Andover, MN 55304 612 - 757 -0510 612 - 445 -1848 6 • CARVER COUNTY RAMSEY COUNTY Hackbarth Brothers Battery Tire and Warehouse 113 E. Sixth St. 625 N. Fairview Av. Chaska, MN 55318 St. Paul, MN 55104 612 - 546 -8410 612 - 646 -2265 Poor Richards, Inc. HENNEPIN COUNTY 400 Whitall St. St. Paul, MN 55101 612 - 774 -1311 Arth Industries Minneapolis, MN 612 - 623 - 3108 SCOTT COUNTY Amex Tires 12420 Wyoming Av. S. Savage, MN 55378 612 - 890 -0014 USED MOTOR OIL The following businesses accept used motor oil. Dust Coating, Inc. 6925 Dehene Lane Maple Plain, MN 55359 ANOKA COUNTY 612 - 479 - 1593 Nyhlen's Used Oil Service Berg Oil Co. 3405 Rhode Island Av. S. 6021 NW. Hwy. 10 Minneapolis, Mn 55426 Ramsey, MN 55303 612- 933 -7242 612- 421 -4522 Nystrom Oil Determan Welding & Tank Service 11857 Kentucky Av. 1241 -72nd Av. NE. Champlin, MN 55316 Fridley, MN 55432 612 - 421 -0827 612 - 571 -8110 Pierce Oil Co. Lance Milliman Trucking 272 Commercial St. 557 Constance Blvd. NW. St. Paul, MN 55106 Anoka, MN 55303 612 - 228 -0559 612 - 434 -4027 Poor Richards, Inc. 400 Whitall St. HENNEPIN COUNTY St. Paul, MN 55101 612 - 774 -1311 Consolidated Container Solv -Oil Service & Supply 735 N. Third St. 6401 Industrial Dr. Minneapolis, MN 55401 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 612 - 338 -0753 612 - 937 -8086 Warden Oil 187 Humboldt Av. N. Minneapolis, MN 55405 612 - 374 -1200 Waste Oil Service 2725 Inglewood Av. S. St. Louis Park, MN 55416 612- 922 -5522 Zenith Oil Co. 2725 Inglewood Av. S. St. Louis Park, MN 55416 612 - 922 -5522 RAMSEY COUNTY A -1 Drain Oil Service 1181 Hamline Av. N. St. Paul, MN 612- 644 -4062 612 - 646 -9667 Larry's Drain Oil 3714 N. Milton Shoreview, MN 55112 612- 484 -1432 Space Carriers, Inc. 1145 Homer St. St. Paul, MN 55116 612 - 690 -5411 Wintz Transportation 656 Pelham Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55114 612 - 645 -9356 SCOTT COUNTY G & T Trucking 11111 Deuce Rd. Elko, MN 55020 612 - 461 -2180 WASHINGTON COUNTY Dahlen Transport 1680 Fourth Av. Newport, MN 55055 612 - 459 -3344 '; v- x ...,,,,,„...4, ..., ,„-, .. , 02 „ ..r , ,,.,,,..1:..t„„iza,,..:,,,-,„.. 4 -_ .,,,::..:-:.:....,.:..: „ :04.,e,4, a 7 , lef, 7 .dNB � „� .. b < a , + k. c� -r` : ' r ., .g *.,,,,..w...,....,. s x ea d ,,, ' , .,sue '., ,.m s :Na $ . . 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Z � o".' ? t .c ait' o '1 '° -:/,' • k fi � ,a„ � '. n Y I. nth o i . ,t � *4 - Y' .. y* ' • �` + , 4 � � - - v t t +� M ; y z p � 2 ' w ,,,,, lt,, e ! , 4 h a € 3 ' � *"�`� a.a x ,4 4 „ , _ a te +f z� , y ,, ,,,, NICEST PEOPLE HERE 4. `SOU MEET THE Cy and Anna Dahm, Ramsey County Compost Site Monitors Over the past two years, Cy and Anna have But, according to Cy and Anna, most people welcomed more than 2,000 people to the seem to enjoy getting out on a fall day to toss Eastside compost site in St. Paul, and they will leaves around in friendly company. For most, welcome many more this fall. People come to composting is a pretty nice way to spend an the site, of course, to drop off leaves and grass afternoon...and it's productive to boot. clippings or to pick up free compost. But, Cy So think about bringing your leaves and and Anna tell us there are other reasons. grass of sites the eight Ramsey County Some people come to the site because they composting to any listed on the back of this are aware that the Metro area is running out page. People brin mat erials in bags, boxes, of places to put garbage. They believe it is trucks, trailers —even boats! Simply dump important to seek inexpensive yet environ your leaves and grass clippings on the pile, mentally safe disposal methods, and feel and take your containers home with you. that recycling leaves and grass back into the That's all there is to it. Composting is simple, environment by composting represents this it's free, and it can even be enjoyable. Maybe kind of effort. Others are cost - conscious. With it's time you discovered the benefits many trash haulers charging their customers of composting. extra to haul away yard waste, they can save themselves the added cost by bringing their leaves and grass directly to the compost sites. Shoreview/ Moundsview ite Bear th Ave.N. J Cty.Rd.J 'S' Ardc n Ave. M a v ~* ', O O o Sherwood O e ac JJ I o ce • -0 e Cty.Rd.l ix Turtle" O Arden Hills c y O ill 7 0 / 69 n Ave• Ma • Iewood r o = 0 Rd. D L. di Johan • i 41 \ �� o 11111M1 .7, 2r � = © .k H wy. 36 Eastside Midway Lar•enteurAve. M1��7VZ�� Y c a' W O ® 1�'.aa__l O Low �"' �/ E.7thSt. ��ij Pierr• Buter i &GNI ' a 1 -94 o • ' oto titi. Battle Creek / Hi • hwood • Q vo' Londin - ; :- .11 L o• ir P �Ei t O o© Lane c e4 1 _a� s Ran- . t o `� = c dolph ro 1' 3 � ya 1 a Summit Hill N RAMSEY COUNTY COMPOST SITES HOURS: Moundsview, Arden Hills & Midway sites Friday 12 -6:00 PM open Oct. 10 Saturday 9 -5:00 PM Other sites open summer & fall. Sunday 9 -5:00 PM All sites close Nov. 16. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the Composting Hotline 633 -1204