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WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING
ADVISORY COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Eagan Municipal Center
City Council Chambers
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2001
4:00 p.m.
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I. TOUR OF BFI (4:00 -5:45)
II. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA (5:45 -5:47)
III. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 30, 2001 MEETING MINUTES (5:47 -5:50)
IV. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Markets Update (5:50 -6:20)
B. Review of County Grant Application (6:20 -6:30)
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. Update on "Improving Recycling of Residential Paper" Grant
(6:30 -6:40)
B. Review of Draft Education Piece about Processing (6:40 -6:57)
VII. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting- October 18, 2001 (6:57 -7:00)
The mission
The mission of the Waste Reduction
and Recycling Advisory
Commission is to proactively assist
the Eagan City Council by
educating, encouraging and assisting
the community in reducing and
managing waste in an
environmentally sound manner.
MEMO TO: MEMBERS OF THE EAGAN WASTE REDUCTION &
RECYCLING ADVISORY COMMISSION
FROM: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR FOOTE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2001
SUBJECT: EAGAN ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER
20, 2001
A regular meeting of the Eagan Waste Reduction & Recycling Commission will be held
on Thursday September 20, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., off -site at BFI Waste
Services in Inver Grove Heights.
Please contact Joanna Foote at (651) 681 -4604 by Tuesday, September 18
to indicate if you cannot attend.
I. TOUR OF BFI (4:00 -5:45)
One of the Commission's goals was to tour BFI. The Commission decided at the
August 30 meeting to meet at City Hall at 3:30 p.m. to carpool in city vehicles to
BFI or to meet at BFI at 4:00 p.m. for the tour on September 20 The tour will
include the gas plant and recyclery. A copy of directions to BFI from City Hall is
available for those who will be driving separately. Please contact Joanna Foote at
651- 681 -4604 if you will be meeting at City Hall so adequate vehicle space can
be reserved or if you need directions to BFI's gas plant.
II. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA (5:45 -5:47)
The agenda, as presented or modified, requires adoption by the Commission.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: approve, deny or modify
agenda
III. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 30 MEETING MINUTES (5:47 -5:50)
A copy of the minutes of the Waste Reduction Commission meeting of August
30, 2001 is included as an attachment.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: approve, deny or modify
August 30, 2001 minutes.
IV. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
V. NEW BUSINESS
C. Markets Update (5:50 -6:20)
One of the Commission's goals was an updated about the recycling markets.
Wayne Gjerde from the Office of Environmental Assistance will present a
markets update to the Commission.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: Discussion
D. Review of County Grant Application (6:20 -6:30)
Bast will review the County Grant Application at the meeting. A copy of the
grant application is included as an attachment.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM:
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. Update on "Improving Recycling of Residential Paper" Grant
(6:30 -6:40)
Bast will update the Commission on the progress of the grant project. Some
preliminary results will be available at the meeting.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: Discussion
B. Review of Draft Education Piece about Processing (6:40 -6:57)
At the August 30, 2001 meeting, a motion was made for staff to draft an
educational piece about the different waste processing methods and related
obstacles with a reminder of the hierarchy and waste reduction tips. The
Commission expressed an interest in reviewing the draft educational piece at
the September 20 meeting. A copy of the draft educational piece is included
as an attachment.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: approve, deny, or modify
the draft educational piece
VII. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting- October 18, 2001 will be televised
(6:57 -7:00)
ATTACHMENT A
2002 COMMUNITY LANDFILL ABATEMENT
APPLICATION FOR BASE FUND
Program: January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002
City/Township: Cities of Burnsville and Eagan
Population (1999): 125,757 Number of Households (1999): 47,460
Date Submitted: October 31, 2001 Amount of Funds Applied for: $85,936
City of Burnsville Maintenance Facility E-mail Basts(c�ci.burnsville.mn.us
Address: 13713 Frontier Ct
Burnsville, MN 55337 Address
Contact: Sue Bast Phone Number: 952- 895 -4559 Fax Number: 952- 895 -4531
Attach a copy of the Official Resolution /Proceedings (an official action from
the governing body requesting the funding allocation or a certified copy of
the official proceedings).
SECTION I. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM FOR 2002 (Communities over
5,000 population) Provide a summary of proposed activities for 2002 in each of
the following areas:
A. Government Leadership Responsibilities Checklist — These activities apply to city
in -house operations and facilities. Describe
on n
eone governmental leadership activities
proposed for 2001 for each checked
Check
Items Community must complete all (7 Points Each)
1. Complete annual checklist of environmental leadership activities (new).
* Manage waste from its facilities as outlined in the Regional/Dakota County Solid
* 2 ' Waste Master Plan.
Ensure that recycling programs are established for facilities under its control
* 3 ' (State law).
Responsibilities for Improvement (choose one and lily - 7 Points)
Increase the amount of products purchased that are made post-consumer
•
recycled materials.
M ill • Incorporate sustainable building practices into the deconstruction, construction or
remodeling of public facilities.
• Decrease the toxic/hazardous character and amount of chemicals used.
• Decrease the amount of waste and recyclables generated on a per employee basis.
• Initiate and expand a vermiculture program.
-
• Increase eco- printing techniques in community publications and documents on an
ongoing basis.
- • Increase the reduction, reuse or recycling opportunities of MSW generated from
community facility operations.
Describe governmental leadership activities proposed for 2001
The cities of Burnsville and Eagan will increase the amount of products purchased that
are made with post - consumer recycled materials. This may include park equipment,
office supplies, paint and other recycled content materials for new buildings. Recycling
staff will continue to work with the Eagan Waste Reduction Advisory Commission to
encourage City of Eagan to use recycled content material for the new Community Center
Park building.
B. Recycling Operations
Check
Items Community must complete all
Attain a level of residential waste stream recycling that supports a 50% recyclir
* goal for the County.
Assure recycling service in all multi - family buildings that includes all recyclables
* collected through the curbside collection program.
Continue the curbside recycling of the following materials: newspaper,
* magazines, mixed mail, corrugated cardboard, steel /aluminum cans, glass
containers, and plastic containers with a neck.
i. Curbside recvctinn operations — Describe your community's curbside
recycling operations. Communities are responsible for maintaining a Targeted
Community Program that includes at least bi- weekly recyclable collection for
single family and multi - family households using a recycling container. The
Targeted Community Program requires collection of the following recyclables:
newspaper, corrugated cardboard, residential office paper, magazines, cans (food
& beverage), plastic container with a neck, and three colors of glass.
Both Burnsville and Eagan maintain a weekly curbside pick -up recycling program with
six targeted recyclable materials: newspaper, corrugated cardboard, mixed mail,
magazines, steel/aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic containers with a neck.
Recycling containers are provided to each household. Multi - family housing is required
to provide these same recycling opportunities.
ii. Drop — offs — List the operators, addresses, days/hours of operation, and
materials collected at drop -off centers located in the community.
Eagan:
Cub Foods Dakota County ECO -Site
Cliff Lake Road 3365 Hwy 149
Accepts Telephone Directories Accepts the 6 targeted items ms plus l ca aluminum ap metal,
Seasonally HHW, packing peanuts,
And telephone books seasonally.
Burnsville:
Cub Foods Rapid Oil Change
Hwy 13 2001 N. Frontage Rd
Accepts Telephone Directories accepts used oil
Seasonally
C. Solid Waste Education - Indicate on the checklist below your community's public
educational /promotional activities proposed for 2001. For each item indicated in the
following checklist, please describe the activity.
Check
Items Category A - Community must complete all
1. Produce and distribute one written communication piece to each household, including all
* new residents and multi - family buildings.
* 2. Actively participate and contribute to monthly Local Solid Waste Staff meetings.
* 3. Continue to evaluate the effectiveness of community activities (2002 and 2004 only).
* 4. Support and promote Dakota County's integrated solid waste management program.
Category B (Community must complete five activities) — (5 Points Each)
• Make presentation to city employees regarding a government leadership activity.
* • Make presentation.
* • Make presentation.
* • Make presentation.
* • Make presentation.
* • Sponsor a community clean up event.
• Sponsor a community event for Earth Day (if attended by over 100 people — counts as two
Sponsor a community event for America Recycles Day (if attended by over 100 people -
• counts as two).
Sponsor a community event for Pollution Prevention Week (if attended by over 100 peopl
•
— counts as two).
Sponsor a community event for OEA's Source Reduction Campaign (if attended by over
•
100 people -- counts as two).
Sponsor a community event for other County- approved campaign (if attended by over 100
•
people — count as two.
• Produce a written communication distributed at least once per year to every household,
* - including multi - family buildings. The piece was:
Produce a written communication distributed at least once per year to every househo
including multi-family buildings. mgs. The piece was:
a l Distribute annual targeted public education topic /County/developed materials.
Describe public educational /promotional activities proposed for 2001
There are numerous presentations given in each city (Burnsville and Eagan) during the
year. These presentations take place at schools, businesses, and/or community
organizations. The City of Burnsville has an annual Spring clean-up event that provides
residents with an opportunity to conveniently recycle appliances and electronic goods.
The clean-up day may include other items if it is found to be appropriate. One written
communication will be produced for both communities and distributed to
Burnsville/Eagan residents. There are numerous recycling /reduction/household
hazardous waste articles published in city newsletters and local papers.
D. Work Plan
Provide a work plan for 2001 on an additional page (if needed) that lists the
specific development objectives to be met and the indicated dates for completion.
By June 30, 2002 the following activities will be completed for the City of Burnsville and
the City of Eagan:
• Attend the Dakota County Local Solid Waste Staff meetings
• Answer questions on recycling and other solid waste management issues
• Make presentations at schools, community events, and businesses in conjunction with
Earth Day
• Host a materials collection day for City of Burnsville
• Provide recycling information at the City of Eagan open house and other city related
functions
• Work with the City of Eagan WRAC (Waste Reduction Advisory Commission) to
encourage the use of recycled content material in the new Community Center Park.
• Work with City of Eagan staff to purchase and install tags that identify the recycled
content tables and benches at Cascade Bay.
By December 31, 2002 the following activities will be completed for the City of
Burnsville and the City of Eagan:
• Attend the Dakota County Local Solid Waste Staff meetings.
• Answer questions on recycling and other solid waste management issues
• Distribute a written comprehensive recycling /waste reduction communication to
every household in Burnsville/Eagan
• Publish articles in local papers on recycling and waste reduction.
• Promote the ARROW program (Awards for Reduction and Recycling of Waste)
• Work with City of Burnsville park staff to use recycled content materials in park
equipment
• Maintain the worm bin at the City of Burnsville maintenance facility.
• Provide an event or a display for City employees during P2 week (Pollution
Prevention) and/or America Recycles Day.
SECTION III. BUDGET — BASE FUND
EXPENDITURES
Administrative Costs County Community Share TOT
Share AL
Direct Salaries
$60,000 $20,000 $80,000
Direct Mileage 600 600
Direct Membership/Training 500 500
& Subscriptions
Consultant Services and /or
Temporary Help
Software
Other (List & Describe)
Promotional /Educational Costs
Printing Costs 13,000 1,518 14,518
Distribution Costs 7,000 7,000
Advertisements 1,836 1,836
Videos /Billboards
Promotional Items 2,000 2,000
Special Events (Displays, 1,000 1,000
Performance fees, etc.)
Other (List & Describe)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $85,936 $21,518 $107,454
2002 Base Funds Received From $85,936
County
Beyond the Three "R's"
(DRAFT)
By the third grade most school children know what the three "R's" stand for:
Reduce Reuse Recycle. However, the three "R's" are more than a
simple grade school saying to remind children not to be wasteful. It is a part of a
complex system for managing our waste. The State of Minnesota has enacted
legislation that provides a hierarchy of preferable solid waste management practices in
order to protect the state's land, air, water and other natural resources and public
health. The order of preference is as follows (from the Waste Management Act):
"(1) waste reduction and reuse;
(2) waste recycling;
(3) composting of yard waste and food waste;
(4) resource recovery through mixed municipal solid waste composting or
incineration;
(5) land disposal which produces a fuel for the production of energy to which
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retrieval of methane gas as be used on-site
or for sale; and
(6) Land disposal which pro gas as a fuel for the production of energy to be used involve
the retrieval of methane gas
site or for sale."
By reducing and reusing, such as purchasing atueal resources, r the garbage teial
used in making a product, we can save our
produced and usually use less energy.
Recycling saves landfill space, saves natural resources, frequently saves energy and
reduces pollutants in the manufacturing process. Recycling also creates jobs.
As you compost your leaves and food waste you are doing more that making a great
sink for carbon
soil amendment. You are saving o the a (MSW provid
Manageme and Its Impact
dioxide, preventing its release
on Resource Conservation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions).
• Resource recovery through mixed municipal solid waste composting or incineration is
frequently referred to as "processing ". The Minnesota Statute 115A.03 Subd. 25.
Defines Processing as follows: "Processing means the treatment of waste after
collection and before disposal. Processing 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 ". Through processing we
can provide energy from material other than coal which conserves resources and helps
to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. "Each year in Minnesota, waste -to- energy
facilities process 1.25 million tons of MSW, slightly over half of which is prepared for
energy production as refuse - derived fuel while the rest is incinerated in mass burn
facilities." (MSW Management and Its Impact on Resource Conservation and
Greenhouse Gas Emissions).
Whereas you can choose to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost yourself, processing is
done through the hauling industry. It is the choice of the hauler to process the garbage
or not unless the contract with the hauler designates where the garbage will be taken.
City contracts for municipal buildings as well as school district contracts designate that
their garbage must go to processing facilities because Minnesota State law requires it.
The law does not require haulers to bring residential or business garbage to processing
facilities. Some haulers may accommodate requests to bring the waste to processing
facilities depending on cost and route scheduling.
"In comparison with waste reduction, recycling, and processing, Minnesota's landfilling
activities generally are the least beneficial in terms of resource conservation and
Greenhouse Gas emissions. However, energy recovery from landfill gas significantly
reduces GHG emissions and provides some resource conservation benefits, offsetting
energy production from coal" (MSW Management and Its Impact on Resource
Conservation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions). Most of the garbage that comes from
homes and businesses in Dakota County is Iandfilled.
The Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance is currently studying Minnesota's
system of solid waste management to better understand the effects of the decisions we
make about garbage. If you are interested in learning more about the issues that
surround Minnesota's solid waste system please contact the MOEA at 651- 296 -3417.
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MINUTES OF THE WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING
ADVISORY COMMISSION
Eagan, Minnesota
August 30, 2001
A regular meeting of the Eagan Waste Reduction & Recycling Advisory Commission was
held on Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present were Ron
Moening, Gary Hansen, Clint Hooppaw, Linda Merkel, Rick Patraw, John Tapper and Patricia Hurd. Absent
from the meeting were Kari Sammon Donald Armborst and Doug Link. Also present were Recycling Intern
Seubert, Recycling Coordinator Bast and Communications Coordinator Foote.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The approval of the August 31 agenda was motioned by Tapper. It was seconded by
Hooppaw with all members voting in favor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The approval of the June 21, 2001 minutes was motioned by Tapper. It was seconded
by Hooppaw with all members present voting in favor.
ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
A. Sign Oath of Office
Moening signed the oath of office.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion Regarding Waste Processing Related to Waste Hauler Licensing Cap
Foote briefly stated a summary of the past discussions. Hurd stated the first step would
be to increase awareness of waste processing but not advocate a particular facility. The Commission
continued to discuss possible educational topics.
A motion was made by Hurd to direct staff to draft an educational piece about the
different waste processing methods and related obstacles with a reminder of the hierarchy and waste
reduction tips. It was seconded by Tapper with all present voting in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
A. ARROW Program
Bast stated that there are currently about 65 businesses participating in the ARROW
Program. The program is in its third and final year of the pilot period. The future of the ARROW Program
will be determined later this year. A possible addition to /in place of the ARROW Program would be a
coupon book. The Commission continued to discuss the program.
B. Pollution Prevention Week
Bast stated Pollution Prevention Week is September 17 -23 There will be a mercury
fever thermometer exchange for city staff and an email broadcast about purchasing environmental
products.
ADJOURNMENT
Hansen moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m. It was seconded by Hooppaw with all
members present voting in favor.
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