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M E E T I N G N O T I C E
The Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission
will hold a Regular Meeting
beginning at 11:30 a.m.
on Tuesday, 8 December 1987
in Conference Rooms A & B at Eagan City Hall
3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota
Packet information will be distributed to Commission members.
For more information about this meeting, please call
Jon Hohenstein at 454 -8100.
AGENDA
SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER CONFERENCE ROOMS A & B
TUESDAY
DECEMBER 8, 1987
11:30 A.M.
I. ROLL CALL AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
III. STAFF REPORT
A. Dakota County Solid Waste Processing Facility
IV. OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Criteria for Establishment of a Recycling
Drop -Off Center
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
VII. NEXT MEETING
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MEMO TO: CHAIRS MANN AND HOEL AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE SOLID WASTE
ABATEMENT COMMISSION
FROM: JON HOHENSTEIN, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
DATE: DECEMBER 3, 1987
SUBJECT: SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION MEETING FOR DECEMBER
8, 1987
A meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission is
scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 1987 at 11 :30 a.m. in the
Eagan Municipal Center, Conference Rooms A and B. Lunch will be
served. Please contact Jon Hohenstein at 454 -8100 if you are
unable to attend this meeting. Such notification is essential as
we purchase lunches on the basis of the number we anticipate at
the meeting.
I. ROLL CALL AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A copy of the minutes of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement
Commission meeting of November 10, 1987 is enclosed on pages 4
for your review. These minutes, subject to any change, require
approval by the Commission.
II. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda, as prepared or modified, requires approval by the
Commission.
III. STAFF REPORT
A. Dakota County Solid Waste Processing Facility- -
Enclosed on page / is a letter from the Dakota County Planning
Department regarding siting of the proposed waste processing
facility. Several weeks ago, it came to the attention of City
staff that the County was considering alternative locations for
the waste processing facility other than the Rosemount site. As
a result of discussions with the Dakota County Administrator's
Office, that process has been reassessed and this correspondence
indicates how it will be managed. It may be possible that one of
the sites will be in Eagan and may require future attention from
the Commission. Currently, this matter does not require any
action on the part of the Commission.
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IV. OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Criteria for the Establishment of a Recycling Drop Off Center -
Enclosed on pages � you will find a copy of the City Council
minutes from the joint meeting with the Solid Waste Abatement
Commission. As you will note, the Council gave support not only
to the Commission's strategy statement but also to the
development of a recyclable drop off facility. In that regard,
staff has invited Goodwill Industries and Minnesota Soft Drink
Recycle to make presentations on proposals to operate such a
facility in the City of Eagan. As representatives of both
companies have previously appeared before the Commission, staff
has enclosed minutes of that meeting for background in this
regard. They are enclosed on pages /Q -IZ.
The presenting firms will be given roughly 20 minutes apiece to
present proposals to the Commission and to respond to questions
regarding them. To provide background on each proposal, please
find enclosed on pages copy of the Goodwill Industries'
proposal and on pages that from Minnesota Soft Drink
Recycle. A complete review of these two proposals will
facilitate our brief time frames for each presenter and provide
approximately 45 minutes of discussion time for the Commission
following the presentations.
When revealing the proposals and in preparation for the
presentations and questions, staff would recommend the following
criteria of comparison for your consideration:
1. Level of Service - In comparing the proposals, it is
important to compare the method of service delivery, the
types of materials accepted, days and hours of operation,
etc.
2. Flexibility and Compatibility - In comparing proposals, it
would be appropriate to consider their ability to change in
the dynamic waste management field and /or be compatible with
any avenue pursued by Dakota County, haulers and other
recycling mechanisms.
3. Feasibility - In comparing proposals, the Commission should
consider the feasibility of its establishment and
maintenance of the program. Such consideration should
include a review of the track record and perceived business
vitality of the business provider.
4. Costs of Service - In considering criteria of cost, the
Commission should review both direct costs and indirect
costs in terms of citizen and city responsibilities
including, but not limited to, staff time, and program
maintenance.
5. Other - While the Commission should compare proposals on the
basis of standard criteria, it should recognize unique
attributes of particular programs or intangible assets and
drawbacks as a part of its considerations. Such items
should be recognized as unique from the standard criteria.
Review of each proposal on the basis of these criteria ought to
place the Commission in a position to make recommendation to the
City Council for development of a recycling drop off center
consistent with an appropriate proposal. Such a recommendation
would be consistent with Commission discussions, the waste
abatement strategy statement and the conclusions of the City
Council. If you have any questions or require additional
information on this matter in advance of Tuesday's meeting,
please contact staff.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: To recommend a recycling
drop off center alternative to the City Council for consideration
of authorization for it through County Landfill Abatement funds.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
There is no other business to come before the Commission at this
meeting, however, staff has enclosed on pages,37 -c./ a flyer
promoting the Seventh National Recycling Congress to be held in
St. Paul in September, 1988. Staff anticipates that the
Commission will be interested in participation in this event.
VII. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Commission will be on Tuesday,
January 12, 1988 at 11 :30 a.m.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will adjourn at or about 1:00 p.m.
Adm f ist ative Assistant
Cc: City Administrator Hedges
City Planner Runkle
Subject to Approval
MINUTES OF THE SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
Eagan, Minnesota
November 10, 1987
A regular meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission was
held on Tuesday, November 10, 1987, at 11:30 a.m. The following members were
present: Co -chair Tim Hoel, Darlene Bahr, Larry Knutson, Duane Soutor, Earl
Milbridge and Terry Schnell, alternate. Absent were Delmar DeBilzan, Tom Mann
and Thom Yehle. Also present were Bob Reid, Pope -Reid Associates, Linn
Anderson, Dakota County Solid Waste Planner and Susan DeMarco, Administrative
Intern.
MINUTES
Upon motion by Knutson, seconded by Milbridge, all members voting in
favor, the minutes of the October 13, 1987 Solid Waste Abatement Commission
meeting were approved as presented.
AGENDA
Upon motion by Knutson, seconded by Hohenstein, all members voting
in favor, the agenda was approved.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL /SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
Hohenstein reported on the joint meeting held with the City Council
on October 13, 1987. Members who had attended the meeting indicated that it
had gone well and that the Council had been supportive of the Commission's
strategies. A discussion was had concerning the remaining issues regarding
the Organized Collection Study and ongoing operation of the compost program.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
Hohenstein asked Commission participants in the collection to
discuss the event. Hoel stated that participants were very receptive and
appreciated the availability of the event. Knutson stated that he received
strong responses that we should sponsor such an event again. Schnell stated
that the only disappointment was the quantity of waste oil which could have
been disposed of through ordinary sources on a daily basis.
Bahr stated that a news release or newsletter article should be
published to deal with the oil disposal issue. It was also indicated that
general education on household hazardous waste would be valuable in the
future.
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DAKOTA COUNTY LANDFILL ABATEMENT FUNDING APPLICATION
Hohenstein presented the City's application for funding of systems
through the Dakota County Landfill Abatement Fund Program. He stated that it
was in conformance with the budget approved by the Commission and City Council
as part of the City budget process. Bahr stated that the compost program
portion of the application was especially important because of the increasing
activity at the compost site. She stated further that people are not only
using the site for disposal, but have begun to use compost materials in their
yard and garden projects. Hoel asked if it would be feasible to have rubbish
haulers collect their clients yard wastes and bring them to the site as well.
Hohenstein indicated that such an alternative had been discussed with at least
one hauler and that it might be feasible to undertake such a program on a
limited basis for 1988.
ORGANIZED COLLECTION STUDY
Hohenstein introduced Bob Reid of Pope -Reid Associates who was
present at the meeting on behalf of Terry Guggenbuehl, the City's consultant
preparing the study. Reid indicated that the report was not advocating one
alternative over another and that it was designed to indicate pros and cons of
various hauling alternatives.
Knutson congratulated the consultant on a thorough job and raised
questions regarding several conclusions found in the study.
With respect to noise, Knutson questioned the extent of nuisance
present as all haulers must comply with state noise standards and state
inspections for their vehicles.
Knutson further stated that the streetwear estimates should consider
that most haulers are required to strictly adhere to state weight standards.
He further stated that MnDOT studies may not adequately reflect truck impacts
on local streets because it's a combination of weight and speed which create
road wear and most trucks travel at very low speeds on residential streets.
Knutson questioned the degree of aesthetic impact since all
residents would continue to place wastes on the curb and that the number of
days on which this occurs is an impact only by a matter of degree.
He stated further that the estimates of equipment costs for the
municipal hauling alternative were too low as vehicles are often as expensive
as $90,000. He also stated that the impact on small businesses would be very
profound and that that is not clearly stated enough in the report.
Knutson also disagreed with the conclusion that incentives do not
exist in an open hauling system to encourage recycling. He stated that he and
other haulers have begun to charge volume based fees and that such fees will
result in user incentives for curbside recyclable collection. He stated that
higher landfill disposal costs will definitely force private haulers to
innovate. He stated that there may be greater controls under alternative
delivery systems but that adequate incentive for recycling does exist under
the current system with higher costs.
Soutor stated that Pope -Reid has laid out the alternatives well but
that the variety of services available from vendors is not reflected in the
study. Bahr asked for further clarification of the types of administrative
costs which would be associated with various levels of organized hauling.
Hohenstein stated that these would come in the areas of complaint management,
quality control, and route establishment among other things.
Knutson also raised the issue of antitrusts. He stated that there
are competing legal opinions on the effect of state enabling legislation to
protect haulers from trust violations.
Reid indicated that the Commission should couch their consideration
of the study in the context of what it wants to see for the community in the
next 5 to 10 years and then choose a means of getting to that end.
A citizen present indicated that an effective curbside program had
been developed in Long Meadow, Massachusetts. The Commission directed staff
to investigate the Long Meadow program and to forward comments pertinent to
discussion to Mr. Guggenbuehl for final modification of the study document for
consideration for approval at the next available meeting.
REUTER RESOURCE RECOVERY CORRESPONDENCE
Staff was directed to ask Dakota County to clarify its intentions
with respect to centralized processing. The Reuter correspondence was then
continued to a future meeting.
CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF RECYCLING DROPOFF CENTER
Chair Hoel stated that the lateness of the hour precluded full
consideration of this matter and directed that it be placed on the next
Commission agenda for further consideration.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was set for Tuesday, December 8, 1987, at 11:30
A .M.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 P.M. by acclamation.
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Date Secretary
DAKOTA COUNTY JEFFREY o REC TOR
Li DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (612) 431 - 1158
0) 1 Al COG 7300 WEST 147th STREET, SUITE #503 APPLE VALLEY MINNESOTA 55124
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December 1, 1987
Jon Hohenstein
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Jon:
I am writing to you at the request of Lyle Wray, in order to update you on the
County's siting efforts for its resource recovery facility.
Currently, the County's consultant is conducting a screening of sites in the
County, based upon first -round criteria. These criteria include accessibility
to major thoroughfares, proximity to the generation of waste in the County,
land use compatibility, avoidance of environmentally - sensitive areas (e.g.
floodplains), and potential availability of viable energy markets.
The current schedule now is to identify alternative sites within the County by
December 11, in a preliminary staff report. At that point, we anticipate
having discussions with city staffs regarding the alternative sites, prior to
holding public meetings on the alternative sites. It is hoped that a final
site(s) can be approved by the County Board in the middle of January.
In order for the three vendors, with whom the County is negotiating for the
resource recovery project, to submit a meaningful and complete final bid, it
is important that a final site(s) be identified 6 -10 weeks prior to submittal -
of the final bid. Therefore, it is anticipated final bids will be received
about March 31, 1988.
I hope this provides you with an understanding where the County is in its site
selection process, and our anticipated schedule. We will continue to keep you
informed as additional information becomes available through our consultant's
study.
Sincerely,
Jeff /Q
ey J. Connell, Director
PLANNING AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
JJC /jmn
cc: Lyle Wray, County Administrator
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 9
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL.
Qictober 13, 1987
A special meeting di~'tie3gai3:ty Council was held on Tuesday,
October 13, 1987, at 7:00 p; _, at the Eagan Municipal Center Building.
Present were Mayor Blomquist 464 City Councilmembers Egan, Smith, Ellison and
Wachter. Also present was City Administrator Hedges.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
John Shardlow, Dah];gren, Shardlow and Uban, appeared representing
Northwest Airlines to present4 ::a proc0.ss that property owners located in the
Laukka Beck /Northwest Airliris plaiO4:ed developments are using to address
future planning efforts. He 1: roduc:ed; Tim Thornton, legal counsel for NWA,
and Steve Wheeler, corporate representative for NWA. Mr. Shardlow stated that
the firm of BRW is preparing ::: :a:1i i.gi nort taon study entitled "Lone Oak
Transportation and Travel Deinaiiii: ed•iigrgeaietit'`Plan" for the entire Lone Oak
Development site.
Mr. Dick Ringrose, BRW, appeared on behalf of NWA, Incorporated and
L.A. Laukka Development /Wachovia and presented. a methodology regarding the
travel demand management plan. He stated,.: iat NWA, Inc., has approved land
uses in the amount of 8115,000 S.E :::::ar2 ''3,760 parking spaces while •
Cray /Wachovia has 2,296,510 S.F,. : . : arid ::14:;t;?'34: :: :parking spaces which are important
factors for the evaluation of :a :travel dem hd study. Mr. Ringrose stated that
both NWA and L.A. Laukka DevelopmeiitfWaehovia are planning to coordinate their .
plan with the City's Master Transporrt&on. : : 9lan to
1. Gain agreement with SEH on existing traffic volumes and site generated
traffic,
2. Gain agreement with SEH on background traffic forecasts,
3. Coordinate review by SEH of the Lone Oak TDM plan.
Both Tim Thornton, NWA, and Steve Wheeler,
corporate secretary for NWA, : 4 t. :t i3; :` *ha ; :ai3 r plan would be attached to the
approved TDM plan. Mr. Ringrose' furtihier'stated that landowners are proposing
a voluntary plan and propose'•to manag &&'the traffic. John Shardlow stressed
the importance of intergo : *Ornmental communications with neighboring
communities to ensure accep.t4riPe : .9.r'•. 4b :e is transportation management
plan. Mr. Wheeler briefed the :4 tty :: :CQ.?ii i :i: ?n long range expansion plans for
Northwest Airlines reporting that the City:caii additional expansion.
FIREMAN'S RELIEF
City Administrator Hedges: : .r 3ewa4. the amount of 2% premium tax and
general fund contributions for :: cgndtti ::: he: .olunteer fire department relief
pension fund. He outlined the :0 ty's contrW butions since 1981 and addressed
the projected level of funding :•based on a request for increased benefits as
requested by the pension commi : ttee and the amo-w t revised by the City Council.
He further indicated that it 4the C1tx,$.ttorney's opinion that the City can
administer a step plan that woj: ; i : :ciedti:::iiYC4:: ncrease in the firemen's pension
plan to those years of ser'vio'e'`'Yiegiiririfi January 1, 1988. The City
Administrator was given further direction on the monthly amount, duration of •
the new pension amount and other pertinent information for review and
discussion with the pension committee.
O'NEIL PROPERTY TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY
City Adminlstrator:Adges stated that the City's special legal
counsel, Chris Dietzen, w1 is handling the O'Neil vs. City of Eagan
litigation has requested that ::tk o S h rt, Elliot and Hendrickson, who
is performing the City's Masten sp Study, be retained to perform a
specific traffic analysis for. : : : all roadways adjacent to the O'Neil property.
The City Administrator stat44 that the overall cost of the study is
approximately $8,300 of which ortion of that cost would be credited to the
overall transportation master plan. After reviewing the request, a motion was
made by City Councilmember Egan, seconded by Councilmember Smith, with all
members voting in favor, that the firm of Short, Elliot and Hendrickson be
retained at a cost not to exceed $8,300 to perform a traffic impact study for
the Robert O'Neil property as::5tated. : ::: : : ::
JOINT SOLID WASTE ABAttMENT C(»*4ISSION /CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Members of the Solii::Wat4Ab?at Commission appeared including
co- chairpersons Tom Mann and T'iin''Hoaioing'''With members Thom Yehle and Earl
Milbridge to present preliminary findings for the waste management development
plan they have developed during the past several months. Administrative
Assistant Hohenstein presented the potential waste management development plan
and list of findings. He stated that the basic findings involve recycling,
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resource recovery and economic consider :o b i s. Administrative Assistant
Hohenstein also reviewed the draft strate ::f' or'waste abatement covering eight
recommendations. After a pres or. of alengthy document by Administrative
. Assistant Hohenstein, there a discussion relating to current
compost operations, expansion. : :Qf ?:the..ex''sting compost site and education
opportunities for local schools':'''' :M4j. ': ::$:l.omquist stated that a concerted
effort should be made by the City to se16&t: ste management program that is
long term. City Council and Commission members also discussed the necessity
that a waste management system be consistent in the County where there are
several school districts.
Administrative Assistant Hohenstein reviewed the Pope -Reid study
that is addressing hauling rou.t0 :4:: . that the study would be
completed in the near future :: ::} e f ur : dicated that Pope -Reid will
address source separation wh.e2i is it}: issue in the City's waste
management plan. Members of the City'Council expressed their appreciation to
the commission for all the wo lc they: : :li - ve coordinated in recent months and
encouraged a community wide educatioo, : : acceptance of Appendix B and •
their support of a drop of:::::s::t�: :: ::rtion was given to the City
Administrator to prepare the appropriate resolution for consideration at this
time.
OTHER BUSINESS
There being no furiier business ; :: :the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 9:45 p.m.
TLH
Dated City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION
Eagan, Minnesota
November 5, 1986
A regular meeting of the Solid Waste Abatement Commission was held
on Wednesday, November 5, 1986 at the Eagan Municipal Center at 7:00 a.m. The
following members were present: Larry Knutson, Duane Soutor, Earl Milbridge,
Tim Hoe 1, Tom Mann, Jon Hohenstein, and Peter Patrick, alternate. Also
present was Del Edwards, Vice President for Development for Goodwill
Industries.
MINUTES
Upon motion by Mann, seconded by Knutson, all members voting in
favor, the minutes of the October 1, 1986 Solid Waste Abatement Commission
meeting were approved.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES PRESENTATION BY DEL EDWARDS
Administrative Assistant Hohenstein introduced Del Edwards to make a
presentation of Goodwill Industries' proposal to develop an attended donation
center for recyclables in the City of Eagan. Ms. Edwards presented a brief
background of her work at Goodwill Industries. She stressed that the company
has always been resource recovery related and recycling is a natural outgrowth
of their more traditional activities. She stressed that Goodwill focuses on
the end market as essential for their recovery programs. She stated that
Goodwill is one of the oldest material recovery enterprises in the state with
more than sixty years of experience.
Ms. Edwards indicated that costs of recovery have increased
dramatically and have forced Goodwill Industries to change its collection
methods to reduce waste factors. Large amounts of hazardous waste, tires, and
other materials for which Goodwill must pay for disposal have made their way
to the drop boxes. Therefore, Goodwill has determined to move toward
controlled collection through attended donation centers. She stated that the
company has removed all but nine of their boxes.
She stated that Goodwill continues to pursue their traditional
household items, but they take glass, aluminum, and newsprint because of
metropolitan area priorities. The presence of this dual waste stream allows
Goodwill to take more kinds of material than most other vendors. Ms. Edwards
said that household material recovery currently subsidizes the glass,
aluminum, and newsprint programs. Soutor asked what level of income was
derived from the recyclable collection. Edwards replied that it does not
cover the costs of collection, thus the subsidy from household materials.
Hs. Edwards introduced the attended donation center concept. She
indicated that siting was essential and that high traffic areas such as volume
grocers, park and ride locations, and similar sites are appropriate for the
centers. Mann asked if any thought had been given to possible locations in
the City. Hohenstein responded that some preliminary considerations had been
given to shopping centers, park and rides, the public works facility and the
compost site, but that no firm conclusions had been developed in advance of
the Commission's consideration of this alternative.
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SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 5, 1986
Ms. Edwards indicated that they have had difficulty staffing the
centers due to the low wages offered for center attendance. Goodwill has
hired a security company which presently serves to monitor the sites during
the day and secure them at night. For additional information, Ms. Edwards
referred the Commission to the detailed proposal for an attended donation
center in the packets.
Administrative Assistant Hohenstein briefly introduced a concept
developed by Dakota County in which Eagan and Goodwill might participate. The
proposal would develop a routed or curbside pickup of recyclables using court
services personnel for labor. The program would serve as a pilot project or
test case for the County to determine the feasibility of such a program while
providing work for Court Services' individuals and providing a service to the
City. Goodwill Industries may act as an intermediate market for the materials
collected. Ms. Edwards pointed out that drop site and routed pickup programs
are compatible with each other and with other programs in cities. Hohenstein
suggested that certain alternatives not be viewed as exclusive but that a
complimentary program combining several elements should be considered.
Ms. Edwards then excused herself from the meeting.
SUPERCYCLE /MSD PRESENTATION BY LINDA BARTELS
Administrative Assistant Hohenstein next introduced Ms. Linda
Bartels of Minnesota Soft Drink Recyclers, who joined the meeting at this
point. Ms. Bartels appeared on behalf of MSD and Supercycle, the joint
operators of the Ramsey County recycling program. Ms. Bartels indicated that
MSD, Supercycle, and Ramsey County combined to offer a full service drop -off
and processing center for Ramsey County residents earlier this year. She
stated that the combined operations offered several services. Supercycle
operates the curbside recycling pickup which currently serves 150,000
households in Ramsey and Hennepin Counties. MSD operates redemption centers
at three locations across the Twin Cities and at mobile centers during the
summer months. These redemption services pay cash for aluminum, glass, and
plastic beverage bottles. The main site also acts as a drop -off center for
newsprint and tin, which are accepted without payment or charge. The company
also operates a number of reverse vending machines at grocery stores and other
points of purchase, which allow unattended collection and payment.
The combined operation operates out of headquarters on Rice Street
in St. Paul at the old Recycling Unlimited Building.
Ms. Bartels indicated that the company uses recycling specific
equipment for collection and processing, thereby reducing costs and improving
efficiency for the overall program. She said they currently process forty to
sixty tons of recyclables per day and that they market the end product to
companies in Minnesota and the upper midwest.
She said that the curbside programs accept aluminum, glass, plastic,
beverage containers, newsprint, tin, and waste oil at a cost of $35.00 per ton
collected in the cities of Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Fridley, Plymouth, and
in four districts of St. Paul. Mann asked if any provisions were made for
yard waste either in the curbside pickup or at the drop sites. Ms. Bartels
indicated that no such provision was available through the recycling program,
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SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 5, 1986
but that Ramsey County has an extensive compost program with drop -off
locations scattered throughout the county.
Soutor asked if the company received any subsidy for operations.
lis. Bartels responded that there was some initial assistance for start -up, but
that no operating subsidy is currently received. Hohenstein indicated that
the county and cities may be using the Metropolitan Council and county
programs, including the tonage program, as payment toward the $35.00 per ton,
but Supercycle was making a profit without operating subsidy. Ms. Bartels
indicated that curbside collection requires careful analysis from neighborhood
to neighborhood because of the difference in the mix of the recycled waste. As
an example, she said that certain neighborhoods produce more brown glass from
beer bottles while others produce more green glass from bottled waters and
wine. Generally, she said the mix of materials collected was 70% newsprint,
25% glass, and 5% other materials. Overall, the program has participation
rates of around 65% of households in the districts served.
Ms. Bartels said that publicity and promotion were key elements to
the improvement of participation and quality in the program. She said that
peer pressure, posted notices, door tags, and incentives were essential parts
of the program's promotional activities.
NEXT MEETING
Administrative Assistant Hohenstein referred the Commission to the
proposed Program Analysis Matrix and Solid Waste Market Identification Report
enclosed in the packets and suggested that those items be reviewed at the next
meeting. He also suggested that Lanney Ross of Waste Processing Corporation
be the speaker at that meeting. Mann requested that an update on the compost
program be provided at that time. He further suggested that time be built
into future meetings for consideration of the presentations given.
The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 1986 at
7:00 a.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Mann, seconded by Milbridge, all in favor, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
JH
Date
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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC.
goodwill K\
EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA sigg
December 3, 1987
2543 Como Avenue
St Paul, Minnesota
55108 -1298
(612) 646 -2591
Jon Hohenstein
City of Eagan
P.O. BOX 21199 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Eagan, MN 55121 LaVerne Armbruster
Margaret Arnold
Dear Jon: Roger W. Berg
Robert H. Bratnober
Jacqueline A Bronson
I understand the Solid Waste Abatement Commission is prepared to David D. Gross
consider proposals for recyclable drop off centers. It is Jam R. Harart
James R. Hzell
encouraging to see the body I addressed in October of 1986 ready William W. Helms
to take action. James R. Jensen
Phillip D. Klone
Norman E. Lidke
Goodwill /Easter Seal is indeed interested in working with the AnneT.Ousdigian
City of Eagan to set up a recycling center. I've attached an JanPrazak
updated proposal and will be available to make a presentation to the Orem O. Robbins
Commission if needed.
I would like to point out that our yearly contract is $22,131.00
for the center that would be open seven days a week, eight hours OFFICERS
per day, 365 days per year. The cost of the capital equipment, ✓ David D. Gross
in your proposal, is spread over three years. The total issue Chairman of the Board
of payment for equipment is negotiable. It is our goal to have Jan Prazak
the city cover costs that are appropriate and be competetive. Vice Chairman
James R. Jensen
We have negotiated this same contract with all of our cities and Vice Chairman
they have or are in the process of signing the second year Jacqueline A Bronson
contract. They have all purchased the equipment. Secretary
Phillip D. Klone
I would like to emphasize that this is a turn key operation. We 1/
welcome your contact with any City Manager currently in our Norman E. Lidke
Chaplain
program. It is our goal to provide comprehensive recycling ser- James A Dreiling
vice meeting community needs. If this means working with other President
providers of service to fashion the best plan for Eagan, we are
more than willing to do so.
Thank you for considering our Attended Donation System and look
forward to your decision.
Accredited by the
Sincerely, Commission on Accreditation
of Rehabilitation Facilities
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Remember Goodwill - Easter Seals
in your will
Del Edwards
Partners in Progress
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ANNUAL COSTS
On time expenditure
Operational Capital depreciation 3 yrs.
Public Relations 899.00 10,0 2 - 40' trailers
Propane Gas 200.00 400 1 - 5 tier steps
Preventative MX 400.00 1,800 2 - Heaters
Scaling $10 x 52 520.00 900 8 - #20 Duratainers
Forms, Office Equipment 100.00 2,114 10 - #1 DT Jumbo
Management 200 Freight
$8.55 x 140 hours 1,365.00
Dispatch
$9.19 x 130 hours 1,362.00
Attendant
$4.75 x 2920 hours 15,812.00
May, June, July, Aug., Sept.
$4.75 x 272 hours 1,473.00
TOTALS 22,131.00 15,514 - 3 = 5,171
Annual Cost to be recovered
22,131.00
5,371.00
27 672.00 - 12 = $2,276 per month
30C.
Collections of 480 tons per year at a cost of:
27,672 - 480 = $5.6:88 per ton
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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC. EASTER SEAL SOCIITY OF MINNESOTA
ATTENDED DONATION CENTER
PUBLIC RELATION SITE PLAN
DISCRIPTION COST
- A release to all local papers covering the city outlining
the Attended Donation Center and its goals. .00
- An article for the city to put in its newsletter if
available .00
-- 5,000 fliers to be placed in the local businesses on their
counters. $200.00
- 50 posters to be placed at local businesses. $100.00
- Work with the city to add information on utility bills. .00
- *Information sheet to be handed out at the ADC Center. $598.60
- Work with the County or City Public Relation sub - committee
if available. .00
- Work with Cable TV if available. .00
- Work with the cities' committee on solid waste if available. .00
Fliers a $ .04 each $200.00
Posters @ $2.00 each $100.00
Information sheet g $ .04 each $598.60
Total Estimated Ccst $898.60
*The average amount of donors is 41 per day for each Attended Donation Center.
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) Cities are encouraged to start a recycling project while partial funding is
available.
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 480 - 600 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. These funds will faciliate set up work.
GOODWILL /EASTER SEAL
ATTENED DONATION CENTER PROGRAM
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DEL EDWARDS
GOODWILL /EASTER SEAL
2543 COMO AVE.
ST. PAUL, MN 55108
(612) 646 -2591
ATTENDED DONATION CENTER
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Introduction
Goodwill Industries, Inc.'s mission focuses on motivating companies and indivi-
duals to donate usable materials that can be marketed at their store, and to pro-
vide services and employment for disabled people. Goodwill has served the com-
munity since 1920 by accepting household items such as used clothing, furniture,
and appliances; items which normally would have been thrown away.
In 1985, Goodwill management decided to eliminate their donation boxes and
establish Attended Donation Centers (ADCs). Three ADCs were opened in 1986.
The first one was located at Cub Foods in Burnsville, the second was located in
Lakeville on Pilot Knob Road, while the third was located in the City of Chaska.
Currently Burnsville is at Menards and Apple Valley is located at Apple Valley
Square. Four additional ADC's located in Cottage Grove, Stillwater, Oakdale,
and St. Paul were opened in April 1987, and Brooklyn Park and Ramsey Recycling
Center in July. Currently, Goodwill staff is working to establish new sites in
Bloomington and West St. Paul. When all sites now under contract are opera-
tional, we will serve 199,258 households covering 20 communities and have 9
sites plus our Como Drive Through and Ramsey County Recycling. Staff also
intends to set up eight new sites located throughout the metropolitan area.
Operating Procedure
Each ADC is operated as a recycling drop -off center. Six sites consist of a
stationary semi - trailer located in the parking lot of a large retail store or
shopping mall, while two ADCs are located inside buildings. An attendant is on
duty at each ADC. They are responsible for the following tasks: pre- sorting
recyclables•, counting donors, handing out receipts to donors, opening and
closing the site, and providing general information to donors. Six sites
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(Apple Valley, Burnsville, Brooklyn Park, Cottage Grove, Oakdale, and
Stillwater) are open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. seven days per week; the St.
Paul site is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Table
1 indicates the location, type, and the number of employees working at each ADC.
A sign is posted at each site which indicates hours and acceptable items.
Residents are encouraged to save household items and recyclables (newspaper,
glass, aluminum and bi -metal cans) and bring them to the nearest ADC. Goodwill
staff encourages patrons to tie or bag newspaper, and thoroughly rinse out glass
containers. Unacceptable items include tires, soiled mattresses, large non-
working appliances, oil, gasoline, paint, furniture in need of repair, and
garbage.
An attendant sorts each type of recyclable into a pre- designated container.
Household wares are placed in rolling wooden bins. A typical semi - trailer con-
tains about ten wooden bins and five gaylord boxes. The wooden bins are either
26" x 48" x 60" or 28" x 48" x 30 ", while the gaylord boxes are 48" x 48" x 42 ".
After the containers are filled, the semi- trailers are transported to Goodwill's
plant at Como. Wooden bins are rolled out of each trailer and a forklift is
used to remove the gaylord boxes. Goodwill Clients immediately transfer the
recyclables into larger metal bins (5' x 3.5' x 3') which are supplied by Super
Cycle, Inc. The metal bins are located adjacent to the loading dock area.
Recyclables are not processed at the plant. Presently, there is no available
space at the Como facility to house a recycling processing center. The plant
currently serves as a transfer station for recyclables. In other words,
Goodwill accumulates large quantities of recyclables and transports them to
Ramsey County's Recycling Center which is operated by Super Cycle, Inc. Super
Cycle, Inc. employees process and market all of the secondary materials which
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Goodwill collects. Goodwill Industries, Inc. does not receive any revenue for
their secondary materials. They do, however, receive free rent and utilities
from Super Cycle, Inc. for their St. Paul ADC which is located at the recycling
center. Goodwill employees are also allowed to use the truck scale at the
facility. We feel we have bartered about 10,000 to 12,000 for rent to date.
Staff
Goodwill Industries, Inc. currently has 16 employees working on different aspects
of the recycling program. Del Edwards, Goodwill's Vice President of
Development, allocates approximately 50% of her time to the program. Erin Ford,
Goodwill's Recycling Coordinator, spends 100% of her time managing the program
on a daily basis. Twenty percent of the Transportation Supervisor's time is
allocated to the program. Two full -time sorters work at the Como facility. The
recycling program uses one full -time driver. There are 13 full /part -time atten-
dants working at the ADCs.
Equipment
Goodwill Industries, Inc. uses 15 semi - trailers, 1 semi - tractor, and 3 stake
body trucks to transport recyclables. Goodwill uses 5 forklifts and 6 pallet .
jacks in their daily operation. Goodwill staff estimates that one forklift and
one pallet jack are used 25% of the available time for the recycling program.
One- hundred ten gaylord boxes (a heavy -duty corrugated box) are used to hold
recyclables. One baler is used to bale corrugated cardboard. Four metal bins
are used to store recyclables. Goodwill owns two can crushers and one glass
crusher. Unfortunately, each piece of equipment is only capable of processing
one can or bottle at a time. Thus, they are not practical for large quantities
of material, Table 2 lists the equipment which Goodwill uses in its recycling
operation.
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Quantity of Recovered Materials
Goodwill Industries, Inc. hs collected different amounts of secondary materials
at each of their Attended Donation Centers (ADC). Attached material presents
monthly quantities of collected recyclables, the number of donors which used an
ADC each month and total tonnage for the grant period. After reviewing the
data, it is obvious that the number of donors and the quantity of recyclables
brought to each ADC varies by month and by location.
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TABLE 1
Description of Existing Attended Donation Centers
Location Type No. of Employees
Apple Valley Semi- trailer 2
Burnsville Semi- trailer 2
Chaska Building 2
Cottage Grove Semi - trailer 2
Oakdale Semi - trailer 2
St. Paul Building 1
Stillwater Semi - trailer 2
Brooklyn Park Semi - trailer 2
Future Locations
Bloomington Semi- trailer 2
West St. Paul Semi- trailer 2
Other Locations
Ramsey County Recycling
Center Building 4
Como Drive Through
Center -- — - _ Building _ - -- 5 - -- — -- -.
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TABLE 2
Equipment Used in Recycling Operation
Type No.
Semi- trailers 15
Semi - tractor 1
Stake body trucks with power lift gates 3
Forklift 0.25
Pallet jacks 0.25
Gaylord Boxes 110
Balers (3 total) 1
Metal Bins 6' x 5' x 4' ** 4 -
Can Crushers* 2
Glass Crusher* 1
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* Not Used
** Loaned from Super Cycle
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ATTENDED DONATION CENTER
TONNAGE REPORT
APPLE VAL LEY- LAKEVILLE- ROSEMOUNT
DATE GLASS CANS PAPER /CORRUGATE HOUSEHOLD TOTAL
7/86 365 39 1993/71 2437 4896
8/86 1203 131 6735/241 8234 16544
9/86 722 78 4040/144 4939 9923
10/86 1430 152 8005/286 9787 19660
11/86 802 90 4497/160 5496 11045
12/86 2694 289 15623 18444 37050
1/87 872 94 4883/174 5969 11992
4/87 1264 133 7073/253 8648 17371
5/87 2625 285 14707/525 17979 36121
6/87 4915 532 27525/981 33650 • 67603
: 7/87 2993 322 /6762/598 20497 41172
TOTAL 19876 2145 111843/3433 .166080 303377
9.94 1.07 57.63 83.04 151.68.
APPLE VALLEY - 54% •
LAKEVILLE - 34%
ROSEMOUNT - 12%
ATTENDED DONATION CENTER
TONNAGE REPORT
COMO AVENUE DRIVE -THRU
DATE GLASS CANS PAPER /CORRUGATE HOUSEHOLD TOTAL
4/87 6247 2698 8224/13572 369720 400461
5/87 8287 13522 1091/18005 490489 531394
6/87 6201 2677 8164/13472 367006 397520
7/87 5988 2528 7884/13010 354419 383386
TOTAL 26723 21482 25363/58059 1581634 1713261
13.36 10.74 41.71 790.82 856.63
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ATTENDED DONATION CENTER
'TONNAGE REPORT
BURNSVILLE
DATE GLASS CANS PAPER /CORRYCATE HOUSEHOLD TOTAL
5/86 6080 656 34055/1211 41618 83620
6/86 9348 1005 52351/1870 64001 , 128575
7/86 8733 943 48909/1746 59795 120126
8/86 5595 587 31341/1120 38335 76978
9/86 5130 557 28931/1025 35124 70767
10/86 7510 824 42084/1501 51448 103367
11/86 7418 804 41551/1483 51487 102743
12/86 444 46 2489/89 3044 6112
1/87 2881 311 16133/576 24424 44325 •
2/87 4427 478 24783/884 37479 68051
3/87 4907 532 27478/981 33594 67492
4/67 5947 • 650 33301/1187 40708 81793
5/87 • 5044 556 28301/1009 34600 69510 .
6/87 7260 778 40651/1451 49704 99844
7/87 5306 569 29715/1062 36331 72983
TOTAL 86030 - 9296 482073/17195 601692 1196286
43.02 _.4.65 249.63 300.84 598.14
ATTENDED DONATION CENTER
TONNAGE REPORT
CHASKA
DATE GLASS CANS PAPER /CORRUGATE HOUSEHOLD TOTAL
4/87 29940 9498 25650/10760 0 75848
5/87' 35060 6597 10120/8280 20900 80957
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6/87 29480 10157 9340/10780 0 59757
7/87 29060 11461 9600/20380 0 70501
TOTAL 123540 37713 54710/50200 20900 287063
61.77 18.86 52.47 10.45 143.54
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A1°FENDED DONATION CENTER
TONNAGE REPORT •
ST1LLWA'1'ER- BAYPORT -OAK PARK HEIGHTS
DATE GLASS CANS PAPER /CORRUGATE HOUSEHOLD TOTAL
4/87 814 90 4561/162 5575 11202
5/87 1602 174 8977/321 10974 • 22048
6/87 2555 276 14312/511 17493 35147
7/87 2100 225 11759/420 14378 28882
TOTAL 7071 765 39609/1414 48420 97279
3.54 .38 20.51 24.21 48.64
ATTENDED DONATION CENTER
TONNAGE REPORT
OAKDALE
DATE GLASS CANS PAPER /CORRUGATE HOUSEHOLD ' TOTAL
4/87 1102 119 6179/221 7555 15177
5/87 2226 246 12468/446 15241 30628
6/87 2729 296 15282/546 18681 37534
7/87 2340 250 1310469 16018 32183
TOTAL 8397 911 47036/1682 57495 115521
4.19 .46 24.36 28.75 57.76
ATTENDED DONATION CENTER
TONNAGE REPORT
COTTAGE GROVE- NEWPORT -ST. PAUL PARK
DATE GLASS CANS PAPER /CORRUGATE HOUSEHOLD TOTAL
4/87 838 91 4695/168 5741 11533
5/87 1360 127 7612/272 9316 18687
6/87 1823 197 10205/364 12475 25064
7/87 1762 190 9866/352 12060 24230
TOTAL 5783 605 33534 39592 79514
2.89 .30 16.77 19.80 39.76
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ATTENDED DONATION ChNTER -CITY CONTACTS
-APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 ST. PAUL PARK, MN 55071
TOM LAWELL BARRY SITLOW
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR
14200 CEDAR AVE. S. 900 3rd STREET
612- 431 -8800 612- 459 -9785
LAKEVILLE, MN 55044 *CRYSTAL, MN 55422
JIM ROBINETTE TOM HEENAN
CITY HALL SUPERVISING SANITARIAN
612- 469 -4431 612 -537 -8421
ROSEMOUNT, MN 55068 BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430
STEVE JILK CITY MANAGER
CITY HALL CITY HALL
1367 245th STREET E. 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
612 - 423 -4411 612 - 561 -5440
*BURNSVILLE, MN 55337 BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55443
STEVE KING GARY BERG
ASSISTANT TO THE ADMINISTRATOR CITY PLANNER
1313 E. HIGHWAY 13 5800 85th AVE. S.
612- 890 -4100 612 - 424 -8000
*CHASKA, MN 55318 *OAKDALE, MN 55119
SHIRLEY BRUERS BRENT BROMMER
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR CITY HALL
205 E. 4th STREET 1584 HADLEY AVE. N.
612 - 448 -2851 612 - 739 -5086
*BLOOMINGTON, ME 55420 *STILLWATER, MN 55082
BOB SHARLIN NILE KRIESEL
CITY PLANNERS OFFICE CITY HALL
2215 W. OLD SHAKOPPEE ROAD 216 N. 4th STREET
612 - 881 -5811 612 - 439 -6121
*COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 BAYPORT, MN 55003
CARL MEISSNER PHYLIS WHITE
ADMINISTRATOR MAYOR
7516 80th STREET S. 294 N. 3rd STREET
612 - 458 -2822 612- 439 -4257
WILMAR HOLZ OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MN 55082
SUPERINTENDANT OF PARKS ROGER BENSON
7516 80th STREET. S. CITY HALL
612 - 458 -2808 14168 N. 5th STREET
612 - 439 -4439
NEWPORT, MN 55055
JOHN K. HAWES,
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
596 7th AVE.
612 -459 -5677
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13 y Jim Adams Christmas, Ford 5.aid. She said Gcod. public worts garage, will cost about
. Staff Writer . will also will opea. center.; soon in S14,800 to sat up and operate this
Burnsville, 131oemington and the year. It ccsts less because Oakdale
Washington County soon will have Brooklyn Center area. - has fewer households to serve, the -
three more recycling centers, under trailer will have fewer containers
plans approved by seven county cit- Stillwater will sharc its recycling and the attendant will work fewer
ies in the past few weeks. center with I3ayport and Oak Park hours than at centers in Stillwater or
Heights. City coLncAs in the threa Cottage Grove, Ford said.
The centers, in Stillwater, Cottage cities have allocated their grant
Greve and Oakdale, will be paid fer funds, received ca a per-lioosehold The recycling rebates are ar. Moen-
in 1987 by the county and Metropoli- basis, for the center to be opened by tive "to get the center stoned and
tan Council out of lz.ind.r.ili surcharge March after a site is founc: in Still- Cc.' community interested," Meissner
fees. ter, officials said. The center to start.
cost about $19,000 to set up and run Hopefully other people will, ton, be-
The cities took gulch action last in 1987, Ford said. cause they eventually will have to."
mcath after learning the household .
rebates for recycling in 1986 would Cottage Grave cen:Tr will share a Meissner referred to tlie ccEnly's nu-
be lust f recyclin centers were not center with New and St. Paul tliority to require houi:ehold recy-
approved by yeLr's end, officials Park: each of the cities' councils ha--; cling to meet McIrcpolitan Council
said. The county has recycling cen- approved the prcject, said Carl goals for reducing solid waste to less-
ters in Scandia and Forest Lake. Meissner, Cottage Grove administra- en the need for landfills. However,
tor. He said Cottaee. Grove hopes to the county is taking a voluntary ap-
The new recycling centers will be open the center this month in a local proach and does net plan to regain€
operated by Ccotheill Industries-Eas- shopping center. It will ccst alieut houaehold recycling, said Fred An-
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ter Seal Society f Minncz•ta, which S26,000 to set up 7.r.. c7perate in l9C7, dersen, assistant director of the
alo runs recycling centers in Chaska Fcrd said. ccanty pa' lic health devartmc:iit.
and Apple valley, said Erin Ford,
Goodwili's recycling coordinator. The Oakdale City Council ', Arearson s the county plans to
a recycling center last week, said continue providing financial incen-
The centers will have an attendant Brent Brommer, Oakdale common:- tives for recycling centers after
on ciuty at a heated trailer to collect ty development director. The center,
materials every day but Easter and to be opened in Janaary at the city Recyding continued on page 5Y
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to continue subsides if it has suffi- !: be hcfoi•e thc: r. centers re
dent unds, sa■LI Karen Schaffer, sol- c, rord said. The centers will
id waste division director for the accept (1ass, pap^r, aLim:nern and
council. c.::rucated cardboard:, as well as re-
Ls7.h.0 ht raods lacludia;
Met Cauncil's goal require t:ie cuan- cio!lain7, linens, furniture and small
ty to recycle 6 percent of its !-:old ancos,1-:c.rd
kvaste in 1927, and 16 percent by
1999. Next summer, the county plans Thr- materials , I.ill be 2roce 2!
1 op^n a refe;a-deriveci fail plant in G:z:•...all's plant in 21. 1'u will re
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B (j � n, a recycling plan in place by January
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1990.
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opc �Q estimated to jump to S160 by 1990,
. he said. Recycling is a way to keep
costs down, as well as a way to •
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Staff Writer "We're delighted," said Audrey
Kohlstedt of the Bloomington League .
A collection site for Bloomington res- of Women Voters. "It's a good start."
idents to drop off their cans and
newspapers will open early this But even with the new drop-off eel -
year, marling the city government's lection site, more residents ill recy-
first venture into recycling. cle trash, especially since they also
will be able to get rid of ether items
The size will have a trailer and be they may have been saving for char i-
staffed three days a week by Gcod- ty, she said.
will Industries, Inc. No location has
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usually requires a major subsidy,
City Council members approved a Sharlin said. Because the city's
S14,C00 contract oath Goodwill last homes are more spread out than
month to run the site, where resi- those in Minneapolis, for example, a
dents also may r aloe contributions curbside program also would not be
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clothing.
The Goodwill site is funded by reim-
But the city's attention will be on bursernents from the Metropolitan
recycling. Council for recycling programs. It is
not expected to tale av:ay business
About half of the 260 tons of trash from the existing four sites, Shariin •
Bloomington generates daily can be a; d
• recycled, said Bob Sharlin, associate
planner. Four current collection cen- Each week the four sites get an aver-
.
ters run by volunteer agencies col- age of about 19 tons of newspapers, a
lect mainly newspapers get only a • half ton of aluminum cars and a
fraction of that. small amount of metal cars, he said.
No glass bottles are collected.
While residents may agree that recy-
cling trash is a good icea, many don't In contrast, D10 ^mington officials •
bother. want e':ena:al'y to recycle about 40
ions of is daily, L.0 tons of trash.
"It ta::cs cha r habits," Sharlin
said. "It takes a lot of wcrl:."
B•‘: 1Sb0, Bloomington officials hope
•
for the possibility of combining, recy-
c!int with regular gar3age pickup, •
Sh_.r!in said.
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{ NEW RECYCLING PROGRAMS BEGIN
Recent State legislation should -: -. 6 :,,,, PLANT MATERIAL
drr:metically change existing cus- f, '5 ; � r° Rtpj DISPOSAL SITE
toms and metf ods for the disposal of '` 5::.- s:%r, y -._ In addition to the new attended
" :-y
p^ a garbage ba e and other _;: "" � ti ,'.=
metropolitan recycling center, the City cf Burns
forms of solid waste. To reduce en- � w 1 ;
r:: ; ville will also operate a Plant Material
• vircnmental risks to the area's water Ir',F;%`; , r, • �r.. y ;- r.-.: Disposal Site at a location near the
supply, the new laws attack society's
Y. r �� intersection of the I-35W frontage
traditional reliance on the dump." s 'A ' ' `� `� road and Cliff Road, behind Burnsville
After January 1, 1990, mixed munici E ert.f. � `t>.—,,,,.-,,ti'z, '`0...t` -+4 Dodge. This site is open to local resi-
pal solid waste ::'iII be barred from Ls, " " " `�"`"'
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 I I
(e.g., Dakota) are also assigned re- opened on Saturday, April 26, 1986, mid- November. Free compost shceld
seonsibiiity for landfill abatement and a crand opening ceremony will be available throughout the :at'terpart
master planning. The new laws have be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, of the season. Materials ma.y 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. sa
pc...�.1 Site only during the following
that encourage cities, like Burnsville, The new recycling center is dedi- hours:
to move away from iandfilling. cated to decreasing the use of land April through May •
ATTENDEDRECYCLINGCENTER fills and to the efficient re -use cf
materials. The site v :ill continue the Tuesdays ° a.m. 12 noon
With the new emphasis on reduced Thursdays 4 p.m. -8 p.m.
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Goodwill practice cf receiving, pro -
landfill usage, the City of Burnsville viding tax deduction receipts and Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
began exploring ways to reduce the recycling donations cf usable furni- June through September •
solid waste stream. One of the best ture, small appliances, housewares, Tuesdays 9 a.m. -12 r.ocn
and most recognized means to ac and clothing. Goodwill's rule of thumb and 4
. complish this goal is through corn p.m. b p.m.
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munity recycling and composting.
for donation is, "Give what you would Thursdays 4 pm. -8 p.m.
The effort has led to a new public- pass along to a friend." Additionally, Saturdays 10 a m. -6 p.m.
private partnership between the City, Goodwi :l will now also accept atumi- Sundays 1 p.m. -5 p.m.
Goodwill Industries, Inc.; Easter Seal num cans, clean glass (brown, clear ,
Society of Minnesota, and Cub Foods. and green), and newspaper. Donated October through November 15
Tuesdays 9 a.m. 12 noon
material should be separated. Clean
These groups have joined together Thursdays 4 p.m. -8 p.m.
aluminum cans should be bagged.
to provide a full service "attended Saturdays 10 a.m. -3 p.m.
recycling center' for the Burnsville Glass should be sorted into green,
'n The r, :v cc 'c! no center brown, and clear, and should also be s. Site
y Plant Disposal Lcc:. ion
tap GCCd.V I'S ■cr.g experience v.''th banced. t'e''•'spaper should also he � ^rah 2n: East '.t
rcoyclinr and i? extensive contacts placed in brown paper bass, not p.!:?.. C!:ff Read and I
, with the m arl f re ^ ! 3 tic. Please done/ tie newspapers with (watch :g..s b.. Purn�. Do/
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eta or cyc'ee es. The
th o ^ _ e,
i string The public is Csp c a :l'y .'e-
i new recycling center will also provide The public is encouraged to use these
new em ^'o' employment, rehabilitation, and minded to use the new recycling
y center d_ring the traditional rites of
ne:v recyo,:ng opper.. ^i'ie ^. Rsw-
I tr :fining opportunities for Goed' .,vi{1' na r c; ^ -
;s
^ s spring cleaning.
y is :n easy to r r: ;ctrl _
clientele cf dis,ablo d individuals. , fr�r !ter to , + .c
s and : o: cx ^ens '
The new rc ^.yc ;irg center will he Attended Donation Center r'ro^es ,ng colt s. Ever'` ; +y v::ns
I located in the scuthr as ! or :h .
corncra f t C., Foods F . L t :. a `.
9 e ;� environment.
�,m, n;
I Cub Food Stcrc r lot at t'9•i0 21.. West F ;et-
it h
Vic at I Iint ,,ny 13 The site h
F � '', Lei O J �, \Y� I _. O rj,O41
�; a r?' i7 i4 ';)(1 `
p . Ii ?t'.30 Sec loan C :'cfi �n A
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aci• the AprLe VV'all ^y- among three cities acrorCinj
;.csc _c 'li.t " .a'_�l'itle f'noo 9v.' tl
Lc, an c-s )blis :.°:1 £?.hcluie. •.
Cmte: opti,:i1:m he trails; si . c ,cla oa the
• IT1Sii CT f_`C: �2.^ 5 the- ; ` 1 c .
C�'e,�'1 'Ei:i.. ' of tii2 1!� "3�e � t 9
L.cn rai.er s Ill now bs Located Square strrpiag center, Cedar
p r ,. :; .s T h Aveatre a .d Co's=='y t�•3ad in
�..a a� r t , is :.� e� r �.
cf• the three 4:iftirez. e?pr;` -e Vaiiey far two weeks.- It
. :ir- c :Ich month. . i bz lacatcd in Y cs rneunt
T i.•^. L ;irc ° ci`es 3asiriily eji ::b- e ci f..attc•vi:ie one '-'vault coca. 7
�a s: ail a *1: 5: 2 1 L veJlt l'£ ;' Ft s•Pc:+ +^,t: ^-t :t^ 111 rot t` Li!
to to serve area residents in the but t::,. tr_:iie•
c;tnim.cr of 15:;u. Flo... the v: tl be located at tipper 2 i,h
•canter was tccated in a rcraac Street and Holyoke gear the
iocaticn in Lakeville, r.iaiinj it chiropractic office in Lai:cviile.
inconvenient for residents to The new schedule and locations
donate items. will be in erect in a couple of
To re=medy the situation, Good- weeits, accorCin to Goodwill of-
and the thrfs eases invelvej He=als.
have dec;cied to rctate the trailer
Gr :r��r County F-iora.ld _. dsr��c;ay, Qe + 17, 10c3
c RE 611' 3 f G'J U o S The , R.2c 'ct 7, Cer.t:r . L ' ! , , .,
c it'i �! i • y , C'-'t jRd t;kJ ra 110 t � 1? • o peni
c = t] ;' f ` :ti c ±} t oT Rt'.Ci] • f (r! i :a l U � ' r' i t'j : 7, ir.:)r a t' i t p. ri., cr.'
^y' .na.rri -3T :.1[: Cc - . - n!e
boolu, ai._ s. :Z� ^C i Firms .. :Ci_.t� f r c •
a :c�,r. J 1?l r : ; :�c_a ! ti l `' c : a•rrcc
frcn the t. '.:_ _ :7.i Ei:' �" f .i+u :ai :'. C��l �l : .... :a C :'' 1' 443- � ^j ?.
MEMORANDUM
TO CONNIE
FROM BRENT 1I
DATE JANUARY 20, 1987
RE 1987 SPRING BROCHURE
Please place the following in the Spring Brochure:
RECYCLING PROGRAM
The City Council recently entered into an agreement with
Goodwill /Easter Seal to provide an attended donation center in
Oakdale.
The center will collect glass (three colors), aluminum beverage
cans, newsprint and household material.
• The exact location of the center has not been determined. A
site is being considered that is highly visible and convenient
for the majority of area residents.
Nevertheless, we hope to have the center open sometime in March
to assist in your Spring cleaning efforts.
City of Minnesota
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BURNSVILLE
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,7uly 28, 1986
Del Edwards
Vice President, Development
Goodwill Industries, Inc.
2543 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Dear Del,
It is my pleasure to commend Goodwill Industries for its recycling
program in Burnsville. I understand that your organization is currently
soliciting grant funds and this letter supports those efforts.
As v:u know, the City of Burnsville is very pleased with its partnership
with Goodwill Industries, Inc. Our joint efforts have helped produce a
highly successful attended donation site at the Burnsville area CUB Foods
store, 2900 West Highway 13. The retrieval each month of 75 tons of re-
cycled materials from the waste stream has certainly exceeded expecta-
tions and truly pleases us. As a staff member approaching the budget
season, I look forward to recommending a continuation of the Goodwill
program in Burnsville and, perhaps, a second site for this recycling
approach.
It is tempting to evaluate recycling success solely by reference to the
quantity of goods collected and diverted from _landfills. I think it is
important, however, to also note and compliment other characteristics
of the Goodwill operation. Specifically, Goodwill should be credited
for remaining consistent with the program budget proposed in the fall
of 1985. Furthermore, I think you and your assistants deserve
individual praise for the amount and quality of the work that you have
devoted to this project. Your attitudes and helpfulness have helped
this project become a pleasant experience.
If I can be of further assistance, please contact me.
Sincerely,
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Stephen P. King
Assistant to the City Manager
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14200 Cedar Avenue S. Telephone 612 - 432 -0750
ey Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
February 25, 1987
Ms. Del Edwards
Goodwill Industries, Inc.
2543 Como Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108
Dear Del:
In lieu of a formal annual report, I wanted to take the opportunity to
summarize and evaluate the 1986 activities related to our Goodwill Attended
Community Recycling Center. As you are aware, planning for the opening of
the facility occurred during the first half of 1986 and culminated with the
opening of the center in mid - summer. Prior to the establishment of the
attended center, Goodwill had sponsored several unattended collection boxes
in Apple Valley. Given the high demand for the collection boxes, and the
legislature mandate to pursue community recycling efforts, the decision was
made to undertake the siting of the attended recycling center, in coopera-
tion with the Cities of Lakeville and Rosemount.
In order to centrally locate the facility amongst the three communities, a
parcel was chosen in rural Lakeville on which to site the facility.
Unfortunately the remoteness of the site made resident access difficult, and
thus the quantity of recyclables collected was less than projected.
For 1987 it has been proposed that the center be rotated amongst the three
cities, thereby increasing its availability to community residents. It is
our belief that the residents of Apple Valley will be better served under
this new arrangement and we look forward to its implementation.
Throughout the process of establishing the center, Goodwill has been ex-
tremely helpful and cooperative. The collaborative three city approach in
supporting the center was the source of several technical and legal hurdles
which developed along the way. Nonetheless, Goodwill endeavored to see the
project through to its completion and you and your staff were always very
enjoyable to work with. As a contractor to the city, Goodwill has met the
requirements of our agreement without fault.
F-Imnn of ihn A4innncnla 7nnlnnir'11 r: a rrinn
Ms. Del Edwards
February 25, 1987
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We wish you continued success as you pursue the establishment of additional
collection facilities, and we look forward to an enduring positive working
relationship with Goodwill.
Sincerely,
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Tom Lawell
Assistant City Administrator
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xc: Erin Ford
Hillsborough Office Bldg. • 2353 Rice Street No. • Roseville, Minnesota 55113 • (612) 483 -8815
December 1, 1987
City of Eagan
Jon Hohenstein
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55112
Dear Jon,
Enclosed is the additional information which you have requested. Volume projections
which you have received are based on an annual average experienced by MSD Recycle
redemption center in the past. This average yearly recovery rate will differ from
the first year's volume and expenses. The first year is a building year for the
Eagan community. To acheive appropriate consumer participation, MSD Recycle and
the City of Eagan will need to educate the resident on the benefits of recycling
and have creative promotions to add greater incentives for recycling. MSD Recycle
will increase the advertising budget to meet the first year needs by $4,000.00.
First year projected volume and revenue:
Aluminum 144,000 lbs. $28,800.00
Steel 108,000 lbs. 4,320.00
Glass 144,000 lbs. 1,440.00
Foil 2,160 lbs. 108.00
Newsprint m. 180,000 lbs. 1,350.00 ��
TOTAL 578,160 lbs. $36,018.00 6° ''�� e °
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First year expenses:
Wages & Benefits $13,200.00
FICA 880.00
Rent 13,230.00
Utilities 2,400.00
Telephone 720.00
Workers Compensation 2,500.00
Insurance 300.00
Processing Equipment R/M 1,200.00
Rental Equipment 600.00
Depreciation 4,020.00 ✓
Supplies 1,200.00
Advertising 5,000.00
Miscellaneous 600.00
TOTAL First Year Operating Expense $45,850.00
Profit /Loss $(9,832.00)
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Jon Hohenstein
December 1, 1987
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As the participation increases in the following years so will the volume
which in turn will increase revenues and produce a profit.
Jon, I also wanted to note that I met with Larry Knutson last week. We ex-
changed our programs and possibilities of future ideas. I look forward to working
with Larry, as well as other community organizations interested or actively working
in recycling. Larry and I realize there are alternatives available to landfilling
and together in exchanging ideas, we can best achieve better solutions for recycling.
Please let me know if there is other information necessary for your Solid Waste
Abatement Commission meeting. We would like to attend the meeting on December 8,
1987, and look forward to your reply.
Yours truly,
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Peggy lUney Wander
Manager of Development and Promotion
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cc: David Locey
Del Dibilzen
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Hillsborough Office Bldg. • 2353 Rice Street No. • Roseville, Minnesota 55113 • (612) 483 -8815
November 9, 1987
City of Eagan
John Hohenstein
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, Minnesota 55112
Minnesota Soft Drink Recycle is committed to recycling and is
eager to start a comprehensive recycling program in Eagan. We
have sought out a location which we feel is feasible to meet
both community and MSD Recycle needs.
John, hopefully this information will be helpful in your presen-
tation before the City Council.
MSD Recycle proposed Eagan redemption facility located at:
1971 Seneca Road.
'::es & Benefits $13,200.00
FICA 880.00
Rent 5 1 p,ua2°- 13,230.00
Utilities . 2,400.00
Telephone L 720.00
Workers Compensation 2,500.00
Insurance 300.00
Processing Equipment R/M 1,200.00
Rental Equipment 600.00
Depreciation 335.00`
Su lies /
Advertising 1,000.00V
Miscellaneous 600.00
Total Annual Operating Expense $37,865.4;
Capital Equipment:
Separator - $ 2,000.00
Densifier 12,000.00
Glass Crusher 2,500.00
Gaylord Boxes 120.00 .
Scale 3,500.00
Total Capitol Cost
P� $20,120.00
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City of Eagan
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11/9/87
Pounds Collected (Projected)
20 7. Aluminum 20,000 per month 240,000 lbs. Ito `/gboe
12 Steel 15,000 per month 180,000 lbs. 90 7,
4 Glass 20,000 per month 240,000 lbs. izo z,yoc
Foil 300 per month 3,600 lbs. /•8 igc
Y Newsprint 25,000 per month 300,000 lbs. /545 z,z�
Total Annual Pounds Collected 963,600 lbs. 645,630
MSD RECYCLE EXPECTATIONS OR CITY OPTIONS
1. Equipment cost of densifier amortized over 3 years. This
would calculate to $4,000 per year. Ownership would be
worked out.
2. Work with the city to promote the recycling program effectively
using city newsletter, cable T.V., etc.
e.
3. Work with the city in obtaining proper visual signage."
4. Receive waste abatement money of $4 per ton from the county.
MSD Recycle would receive $1,928.00 based on 482 ton
collected.
We hope this will be helpful in consideration of our proposal.
If there are any questions in regard to this proposal, please
call our office and we -will answer your questions.
Yo rs truly,
fin . . -
Pe Taney
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cc: Dave Locey -MSD Recycle
Del Dibilzen -Coca Cola
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Seventh National Rec clip Congress
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FIRST ISSUE /FALL 1987
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When you come to Minnesota for the 7th National Recycling Congress you will discover that Minnesota's
beauty is more than skin deep. Environmental awareness created by our love for clean air, water, and wooded
landscapes has evoked in Minnesotans a special energy for finding methods to protect our resources and to use
them wisely.
The theme of the 7th National Recycling Congress — "Toward Sustainable Recycling - Tools for Progress"
reflects Minnesota's outlook on recycling. After Austin "Brings It All Together ", we will meet again in St. Paul
in 1988 and look at recycling's future.
We are struggling to make recycling a sustainable, cost - effective process. Through many expert speakers and
interesting tours we will share with you our successes as well as our mistakes so you can see how we are meet-
ing the challenges of recycling. You will take home with you the "tools" such as information on procurement,
markets, and packaging to push your own recycling efforts forward.
Minnesota has a progressive environment to share experiences in and looks forward to hosting the 7th National
Recycling Congress in 1988.
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And its sister city, Minneapolis —known as the City of
Lakes — offers its own array of attractions: permanent
' and travelling art exhibits at the Walker Art Center
WelCanne and Minneapolis Institute of Art, world- famous per -
_ formances at the Guthrie Theatre and Children's
'- ITheatre C ompany, sporting events at the Metrodome,
3a and shopping and dining at city center River Place,
,■ r• and the Crystal Court of Minneapolis' tallest building
A — C 1T 7 - the IDS Center.
Areas surrounding the Twin Cities offer many lakes,
parks and trails, world -class zoos and nature centers.
, �
cI + l�..li- e From historic sites reminiscent of its Irish, German,
Scandinavian, Italian, American Indian, and Hispanic
heritage, to the appeals of a thriving commercial
Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota, offers an amazing center and international business headquarters, the
variety of attractions. From its historic landmarks Twin Cities has something for everyone.
representing the Midwest's heritage, to its modern
developments at the forefront of art, business, and
entertainment —Saint Paul is a city of fun, relaxation, i try. A
and all- around enjoyment. , • t 7 '', r, .
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Saint Paul's Skyway System —the largest in the r 1 _ int
world—conveniently connects 22 blocks of more than t _.......
45 buiidings, 400 shops, at least 60 restaurants and too - r T 4 ��
1,000 hotel rooms. The city is compact, and many of r•.. �, ,� - fi 1 ■■. its attractions are within walking distance from down- r.: J l iti ` 1 ' — "` --- t i i ti i i r {j,
town. . ` .� , ` fp �■ • 4 )7 s�'"" ..--...,,----1111\
< ,,. �' >I Here are some sights you won't want to miss. West of i 1 11 1 t 41:I' Wabasha Street is the a . _. f mous arts district. It has been " ' i - - . . +-r • �:�.
named one of the most beautiful architectural spots in
the country, with the new Ordway Music Theatre, The historic Landmark Center is the center -
historic Landmark Center, renovated Saint Paul Hotel, piece of St. Paul's arts district.
and restored Saint Paul and Hill Reference Libraries,
all connected with brick roadways surrounding beauti-
ful Rice Park. A Gracious Hotel
Within a few blocks are the Saint Paul Civic Center, Overlooking the Mississippi
City Hall and Courthouse, Science Museum of Minne-
sota and Omnitheatre, Minnesota Museum of Arts, The Radisson St. Paul soars 23 stories high in the sky
Actors Theatre, Chimera Theatre and the World with the twinkling lights of downtown on one side the
Theatre. mighty Mississippi on the other. At the hub of an
From Wabasha to Jackson Street is the heart of the excellent freeway and bus transit system, it is just
city's thriving business and commerce district and minutes from the Twin Cities International airport and
retailing establishments. Town Square, with the downtown Minneapolis.
world's largest indoor park, and Saint Paul Center in Of the 480 newly- decorated guest rooms, many
the new World Trade Center, offer convenient shop- overlook the Mississippi and 48 are cabana rooms
ping. surrounding the indoor garden court and pool.
Whatever your taste in culture and entertainment,
you'll find it in Saint Paul.
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National Recycling Coalition technical and financial assistance to local govern-
ments.
The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) is an alliance
of individuals, state and local governments, industry The Board emphasizes cooperation among local
governments, industries, and citizens in developing
and environmental groups working to promote recy-
cling. Resource conservation, environmental protec- environmentally sound and economically viable waste
tion and economic development through recycling are programs and facilities. The WMB provides assis
NRC's main objectives. It's the only coalition in the tance on: technical issues; facility development; and
country working to establish comprehensive nation- research and planning to local governments, indus-
wide plans for the reduction, reuse and recycling of tries, and the general public in their management of
wastes. Minnesota's solid and hazardous wastes.
NRC is concerned primarily with the process of The WMB also provides grants and loans to local
setting recycling policy at all levels —in federal, state governments and industries. Funded projects include
and local governments, businesses and industries. It recycling plants, waste-to-energy facilities, com
Posting plants, waste transfer stations, refuse- derived
has developed the first National Recycling Policy and
is presenting it to the U. S. Congress for consideration. fuel facilities, and a waste tire processing plant.
The NRC also provides educational and technical In addition to solid waste planning, funding and
assistance to its members. The Coalition gathers, and technical assistance, the WMB is responsible for the
has available to members, publications on recycling. statewide waste tire program, siting and development
Knowledge, information and ideas are also exchanged of a stabilization and containment facility for hazard
among members through the NRC's technical assis- ous industrial wastes, a variety of education programs,
tance program. Organizations working on like proj- and market development for recyclables.
ects are matched, and NRC experts provide advice on Minnesota Pollution Control
topics such as recycled paper procurement guidelines
and composting programs. Agency
NRC's members get discounted attendance fees for The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA),
the National Recycling Congress, a yearly recycling celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, is primarily
conference which focuses on current recycling topics, responsible for environmental protection and pollution
and a free subscription to Resource Recycling maga- prevention for the State of Minnesota.
zine. The MPCA's goal is to help Minnesotans understand
Minnesota Waste Management solid waste issues and the actions necessary to protect
our air, land and water. The MPCA is currently in the
Board process of adopting new standards for recycling, yard
The Minnesota Waste Management Board (WMB) waste composting, mixed waste and co- composting,
was created by the 1980 Minnesota Legislature to energy recovery and land disposal facilities. These
facilitate the proper management of solid and
hazard—new standards should afford state-of-the-art protection
ous waste. The WMB oversees programs that offer
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for Minnesotans' health and environment. The MPCA region, rather than just in the central cities.
is also exploring options to incorporate incentives and In recent years, the Council has tackled another major
requirements for expanding recycling, and for better, environmental problem head -on: how to lessen the
more informed waste management decisions by region's dependence on landfills. The solid waste
individuals. disposal problem is one of its priorities for 1987.
Metropolitan Council The council conducts environmental studies, provides
grants and loans to businesses, local governments,
The Metropolitan Council is a planning and coordinat- nonprofit organizations and others, and reports to the
ing agency for Minnesota's Minneapolis /St. Paul Legislature on the progress in reducing the need for
region —known as the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. landfills.
It's one of the few governmental agencies in the
United States set up to deal with the problems of an Midwest Recycling Coalition
entire metropolitan area.
The Council plans for the future of the region, which The Midwest Recycling Coalition is a group of recy-
includes seven counties, 188 cities and towns, 3,000 clers, government officials, industry representatives
square miles, and over two million people. State and and interested individuals who have organized to
federal laws authorize the council to plan for airports, exchange information and promote recycling in the
parks, highways, transit, and sewers —as well as for Midwest. Among states represented are Minnesota,
air and water quality, solid waste management, land Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michi
use, aging, arts, health and housing. gan, Ohio, and Missouri.
The Council sets public policies and works with other The Coalition's mission is to increase the viability of
units of government and the private sector to help waste reduction, recycling and recovery as mecha-
implement those policies. nisms for resource conservation, environmental
protection and economic development. The Coalition
For 20 years, the Council has been making contribu- sponsors a yearly poster contest, Spring caucus, and
tions to the area's consistently high quality of life. As Fall conference. The Fall conference will not be held
examples, the Council successfully advocated that the in 1988 in order for the Coalition to focus its talents
Minnesota Legislature create a regional park system on the National Recycling Congress in St. Paul.
and a single regional sewage system, and has worked
to make low- income housing available throughout the
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greatly reduces the need for landfill space. for efficient curbside recycling programs.
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Far thinking and reaching, Minnesotans from both the signed to turn approximately 70% of the counties'
public and private sectors have set a fast pace for trash into refuse derived fuel, or RDF, which NSP will
implementing innovative recycling and other waste bum in power plants.
management programs. The emphasis in Minnesota is The facility is the cornerstone of the two- county waste
to "break the landfill habit" by first reducing wasteful management system, working in conjunction with the
practices, then recycling, composting, and recovering counties' recycling, composting, and waste reduction
energy to conserve precious resources. Come to programs to manage trash safely and productively.
Minnesota in 1988 and tour our recycling facilities and
learn about our recycling programs. A designation ordinance effective July 13, 1987
requires that all trash generated in Ramsey and Wash -
Look for future editions of our 1988 National Recy- ington counties (that isn't recycled or composted) be
cling Congress Newsletter for more tour information. taken to the resource recovery facility. By law trash
Goodwill Industries, Inc./ will no longer be taken to landfills; it must first go to
the facility, where the vast majority of the waste will
E aster Seal be processed into refuse - derived fuel.
A concept unique to Minnesota, Goodwill has estab- Hennepin County
lished an "Attended Donation Center" system at eight
sites throughout the metro area, currently serving Encourages Recycling
about 200,000 area recyclers. The Centers are low
technology projects comprised of 40 -foot trailers at Three of every four Hennepin county households now
community drop -off collection sites, attended in some have the opportunity to recycle cans, glass, newspaper
cases by Goodwill disabled employees. Both tradi- and other materials through curbside programs and
tional (household) items and recyclables are collected drop -off centers operating in their cities.
at each site, translating to up to 4,400 total tons col-
lected in 1986. The usual amount of donations have The number of cities served by residential programs or
doubled since recyclables were added. drop -off facilities has increased from 19 to more than
30 since the Hennepin County Board adopted a
This system is a cooperative arrangement between source - separation ordinance last December. This
Goodwill as the subcontractor for collection and ordinance mandates that each city in the county have a
marketing and the cities /counties who supply funds, recycling program in operation by 1988 and reach a
staff assistance and public relations services (with .16% solid waste recycling rate by 1990. Currently
some grant assistance from the Twin Cities Metropoli- only about 3% of the waste in the county is recycled.
tan Council). To help achieve the 16% recycle goal, Hennepin
Eight more sites are planned and program developers County offers a telephone hotline to provide citizens
are working to help implement the concept with information on recycling programs and facilities.
Goodwill Industries in other states. Funding assistance is available for municipal pro-
grams, and technical information is offered to indus-
Ramsey/Washington try. If all cities meet their 16% recycling goals by
1990, Hennepin County would provide about $21
C ounty million to local programs in the five year period
(1987 - 1991).
Completed in July 1987, the Ramsey/Washington
County Resource Recovery Facility is a trash-process- I oi- tours, tours, tours
ing plant that Northern States Power Co. (NSP) con-
structed in Newport, Minnesota. The facility is de- llc I7:1O
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Super Cycle, Inc. Reuter Resources
Super Cycle, Inc. is one of the largest curbside recy- Recovery Inc.
cling contractors in America. In less than a year,
Super Cycle has grown to serve over 190,000 house- Reuter Resource Recovery Inc. opened its 75,000 sq.
holds in the Twin Cities area. ft., $18 million privately- funded solid waste process-
ing and recycling facility in December 1986 in Eden
Super Cycle is a division of Watkins Aircraft Support Prairie, a southern suburb of Minneapolis. Reuter
Products, a materials handling equipment manufac- receives waste from private haulers and charges a $25
turer. Super Cycle is a results oriented supplier of full tipping fee, a rate comparable to area landfills.
recycling services. Their objective is to help commu-
nities achieve their goals in waste abatement. Super Using top -of- the -line Buehler -Miag processing equip -
Cycle specializes in recycling systems management, ment, the plant has a 800 ton /day capacity, and is
custom designed recycling equipment, processing, and currently processing 200 tons of municipal solid waste
development of stable markets for recycled materials. (MSW) each 8 -hour working day.
Plan on visiting their facilities during the 1988 Con- The facility's 40 employees hand - separate from the
gress. waste stream cardboard, plastics, ferrous metals and
Olmsted Waste-To- aluminum and bi -metal cans —all of which are sold to
recyclers. Organic materials are separated out in a
Energy/Cooperative drum sieve for composting. Reuter is currently look -
ing to establish a windrow composting facility in
Recycling Minnesota's Carver County to handle the usable
organic materials from the Eden Prairie facility.
Olmsted County's 200 tpd resource recovery facility, The remaining waste is shredded and pressed into
designed to dispose of municipal solid waste gener- densified refuse- derived fuel (dRDF). The fuel pellets
ated by Olmsted, Dodge, Goodhue, and Wabasha have an energy value of 8,000 BTU's per pound, and
Counties, is keeping solid waste almost entirely out of can be used as a coal substitute or supplement. Shred -
landfills. ded fluff may also be sold as fuel, paper - making stock,
The cogeneration facility produces steam for district or for manufacturing roofing shingles.
heating, and electricity for use by county buildings Curbside Recycling Goes
and sale of excess energy to the local grid. The
Olmsted Waste -To- Energy Facility, owned and City-wide
operated by Olmsted County and located in Rochester,
Minnesota, utilizes the Riley/Takuma technology with Under the management of the St. Paul Neighborhood
its proprietary Automatic Combustion Control System. ,
Construction of the $27 million facility began in Energy Consortium, the city's recycling program was
September, expanded in September to provide city-wide curbside
eptember, 1985, with start-up operations beginning
in December, 1986. pickup for all residents. The Consortium is a non-
profit coalition of city planning districts and the
Olmsted County's cooperative recycling program, program will serve 90,000 households and one 16 -unit
which also serves Dodge, Goodhue, and Wabasha building on a monthly basis. The group is working
Counties, includes 20 drop boxes and a facility for the toward a 30 percent participation goal.
redemption, processing, and storage of recyclable
materials. Housed next to the waste -to- energy facility, Rubber Research Recycles
the recycling center is operated by handicapped
employees and is designed not to compete with private Minnesota's Tires
recyclers in the area.
Tire dealers and citizens of Minnesota have had a free
disposal site for their scrap tires since March, 1987.
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The Rubber Research Elastomerics, Inc., (RRE) plant plans for the 7th National Recycling Congress in St.
in Babbit turns scrap tires into a marketable rubber Paul.
compound. Watch for the next issue of
Financing for the facility involved a partnership 7 11 1 1 •Th.
between the public and private sectors. Three state 1
agencies —the Iron Range Resource and Rehabilitation
Board, Minnesota Department of Energy and Eco-
nomic Development, and the Minnesota Waste Man-
agement Board —made grants and loans to St. Louis For more information on how you can participate
County in order to finance the construction of the in the 1988 National Recycling Congress (spon
sor events, advertise in future issues of this
plant. St. Louis County contracted with RRE to newsletter, present information at sessions, etc.)
develop and operate the tire processing plant. or for more information about the Congress,
Under full capacity, the facility will be able to process contact:
300,000,000 tires per year into a secondary rubber Before November 2. 1987
material. "Tirecycle," a registered trademark of RRE, Waste Management Board
is being used by RRE customers to make roof 7323 58th Avenue North
shingles, rubber mats, and automotive products. Crystal, MN 55428
612- 536 -0816
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Waste Management Board
1350 Energy Lane
Look for our next NRC Preview '88 newsletter St. Paul, MN 55108
highlighting Midwest activities and providing a more 612- 649 -5750
detailed preview of exhibits, programs, tours, and
THE TIRECYCLE DIVISION OF New Molded Rubber
RUBBER RESEARCH ELASTOMERICS, INC. Products
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Babbitt, Minnesota TIRES
the Nation's first tire recycling facility that
accepts scrap tires free of charge.
Industrial • Commercial
Automotive • Roofing
For more information on the Babbitt Tirecycle Plant, please contact:
Sporting Goods
Aldona Pone
Rubber Research Elastomerics, Inc. Marine • Highway
4500 Main Street N. E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55421
(612) 572 -1056 WE'RE DOING IT!
Be sure to attend the session on Minnesota's Tire Program at the
6th Annual NRC Congress in Austin to hear more about the Babbitt
Tirecycle Plant, (Thursday, October 15th at 9:00 AMA.)
Whirl Air Rubber Products, Inc.
6140 Olson Memorial Highway
Minneapolis, MN 55422
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by Gregory Dullum site. iimeyer who sits on a commit -
Nearly 48,000 tons of solid' MSD has been leasing part o {` ee study light rail transit, told
waste from St. Louis Park wilt the small,. irregular property
not egad -upi in landfills this-year-4 Council: t he co ittee
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An estimated 47,761 tons of? Hoigaards property- st e a Pof
ti al light rail station.
glass, paper, metal, plastic andi Hoigaards has been leasin
yar wastes will be recycled or part of the basement of the in- Mel and by Council the s Keith
of
composted by the end of the: cinerator building for storage t i negotiate the sale
g the nci nea rator site to Hoigaards s
year, according to a Nov. 2 and store officials asked the city
memo to the St. Louis Park City staff if they could . buy the site. ! But MSD is
Council. The sale of the site to But MSD s an important
Recycling is not free. But Hoigaards creates a larger con- � dropped off f 5.5 Since 1971, d people t o have
ns of
because more than 16 percent of . tiguous property for the material to to be recycled,
ed,
the city's waste stream is being . sporting -goods store and helps Brimeyer said. Of that, 2 million
recycled, St. Louis Park is eligi- • implement broader goals for the tons came from St. Louis Park
ble for reimbursement from area established by the city's residents. And MSD has paid
Hennepin County for 80 percent comprehensive plan.
of the cost of its recycling $200,000 to St. Louis Park.
Y g p� The incineratorsite is near but "They may need another
tam• not adjacent to the railroad site," Brimeyer said.
That means Park will get back right -of -way that Hennepin "Is MSD interested in staying
up to $113,551.20, the memo said. County may use to build light (in St. Louis Park) ?" asked
The City Council adopted a rail transit. • Mayor Lyle Hanks.
resolution Nov. 2, authorizing an The city Planning Coinmis- "Very much so," replied
agreement with the county for sion considered the public need Brimeyer.
reirarsement- for the site Oct. 21. Its possible Councilman David Strand
ler action, the City Colin- use as a light rail transit station moved to look at the possibility
cil agreed to sell an incinerator was discussed but the commis- of re- establishing MSD at
site to Hoigaards which is cur sion voted 5-1 that there was no another site. His motion passed
rently used by Minnesota Soft public need.
Drink as a recycling drop -off City • Manager James unanimously.
For Excellence
in Solid Waste Management
Goodwill Industries Minneapolis
Easter Seal Society of Minnesota
Recognizing the need of cities and counties in the Twin Cities
metropolitan area to develop programs to increase recycling, Goodwill
Industries and the Easter Seal Society of Minnesota introduced a new
concept: "attended donation centers" to collect household items,
clothing, and recyclable materials such as glass, newspaper, and
aluminum cans. This highly successful program has earned Goodwill
Industries and the Easter Seal Society the Governor's Award for
Innovative Achievement in Solid Waste Management.
Goodwill /Easter Seal operates its service through contracts with
cities and counties, which provide funds, staff assistance, and public
relations help. At each center, a 40 -foot trailer is staffed — often by
Goodwill disabled employees — eight hours a day, seven days a week.
Goodwill /Easter Seal sells the recyclable material to recycling
companies and sells the household items in Goodwill stores. The
income is used to provide employment and services to disabled
Minnesotans.
The eight centers established so far are expected to collect more than
4,000 tons of material per year that would otherwise go to landfills.
Goodwill /Easter Seal plans to add eight additional sites in the Twin
Cities area and is working with Goodwill Industries in other states to
develop similar programs.
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GOODWILL RECYCLING Center on Highway 169 in Brooklyn Park won the Governor's Award of Excellence.
Recycli n center wins award
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Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center
and Crystal fund donation site
Brooklyn Park's recycling Goodwill benefits by selling the
center operated by Gwill..In__ donated items at its seven met
dustrr sa nd Easter-SealS yt_ ocie ropolitan area stores. The chari-
of M innesota won first place in ties raise additional income
the Governor's Award for Ex- from the sale of donated
cellence in Waste Management recycleable glass, aluminum
last week. and newspapers. All proceeds
. are used to sponsor Goodwill's
The facility, located at the nonprofit vocational rehabilita-
rear of the Connco Shoes park- tion programs for disabled indi-
ing lot on Highway 169, received viduals.
the award for operating an At-
tended Donation Center (ADC) On duty at the facility is , '
funded by the municipalities of Brooklyn Park resident Debra � `
Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center Jahnke, who reports a recent i
and Crystal. Sponsored by the . increase in activity at the cen-
Minnesota Waste Management ter. "About 15 people a day
Board, the Governor's Awards come in now. When we first DEBJAHNKE
honor Minnesota businesses, opened, we only got three to five
public institutions, organizations people a day. It's picking up," small appliances, games and
and individuals making creative Jahnke said. toys, linens, household items,
and innovative progress in con- hardware, tools, lamps. Not ac-
trolling solid and hazardous "Give what you would pass cepted at the site are: tires,
waste. along to a friend," suggested mattresses, large non - working
Erin Ford, program coor- appliances, oil, gasoline, paint,
Goodwill acts as a subcon- dinator. The center is open garbage, large furniture in need
tractor to the three suburbs to seven days a week. Acceptable of repair. For information, call
help manage their solid waste. materials include: cloth The Connection, 922 - 9000.
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reclaimed from recycling. MSD Recycle residential was te, Reuter's recycling a #' .:1‘,„141,:r. ' f i ,
sends a trailer piled with baled plastic sys tem actually permits up to 90% o �t � � ,
polyester soft drink bottles to R plasti s the refuse to be reused in one form or g r ' <. a�:
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Eden Prairie facility, and returns with another, leaving only approximately r y } ® #,
the trailer loaded w ith briqueted 10% of t he waste p roce s sed at the �
aluminum and steel soft drink and beer Reuter recycling plant to eventually end # ®� °� #
cans. M over the road trailer up as landfill. Although the plant is not
weight is achieved on both trips. currently operating at it's full potential, o
For those unfamiliar with Reuter's it appears much of the engineering and i.,'.-!..,.,1;,',„, i a '
lant, the plant was built at a cost of equipment wo rks. � � #� # a�i
w20 m illion dollars in 1986 to offer a The process be gins by w eighing t �$
better altern ative solution to mass burn trucks bringing residential and � `
and lan dfill pro blems by solid waste Continued to page 3. � 4
Multi- Option Recycling Opinion:
M ulti- option recycling is an comprehensive recycling. This may Beltrami C ounty
attractive way to increase include curbside, recycling plant solid Waste Officer
consumer participation. separation, reverse vending, redemption
Recycling becomes more feasible to the centers, etc. Consumers will participate n article in the paper recently
consumer if they can redeem their in recycling if they see the value in caught my eye involving Bill
recyclables at one convenient location. reducing their own garbage volume Patnaude, the Beltrami County
There are more recyclables in the which reflects in reducing their Solid Waste Officer, who was indicating
waste stream beyond the well hauler's cost and if they believe value is what he thought was needed to better
renowned aluminum beverage can. received from the activity, deal with solid waste issues. The title of
Paper makes up 70 -75% of the comprehensive recycling can, pure and the article just happened to be
recyclables stream, glass stacks second simply, create more volume. "Patnaude: Recycling has promise ".
with up to 20 -25% of the recyclables Time and again we see people Paraphrasing some of the article,
stream, and metals make up concerned that one form of recycling Patnaude says, "The Minnesota
approximately 5% of the stream. It's takes away from another form of Pollution Control Agency has no
nice to have a recyclable such as the recycling, such as redemption vs. consistent policy for dealing with solid
aluminum can with a high value to curbside. In reality, one compliments waste issues, but instead uses a divide -
increase the incentive to recycle, but the other, as an example, when the St. and - conquer approach treating each
the collection of an aluminum beverage Louis Park curbside program began, county differently." He states that, "A
container doesn't solve waste redemption at the MSD Recycle, St. statewide focus on solid waste is
management goals to reduce landfilling Louis Park facility also increased. Also needed in Minnesota as a first step to
because it's such a small portion of the very similiar to five restaurants in a solving the problem." He indicated that
stream. row, all getting more business. Multi- "container deposit legislation that failed
To achieve a high rate of option and multi - materials —means to pass the last legislative session was a
recyclables recovered out of the solid more recycling. poor bill and hastily written. He said
waste stream, we need convenient more comprehensive legislation is
needed to deal with the larger problem
of all packaging materials, rather than
Bottle Bill Bites Dust in Washington D.C. legislation that only addresses beverage
cans." Nice to have people that agree
M any proponents and industry industry spent a lot of money in with you!
folks alike were anxiously attempting to make their points, and HRH EngltxgeS in
awaiting results of the November the major newspapers were active,
3rd election on beverage container taking opposing positions. Study of Counties
legislation in the nation's Capital. The It is reminiscent of all the wasted
final vote total was 40,950 against, and energy expended on the beverage ome time ago, MSD Recycle
33,136 for, or about a 55% to 45% container issue over the years in contracted with Dan Huschke,
margin. The vote was considered Minnesota, and a reminder of what formerly the Hennepin County
important because it is the nation's could be achieved if all the parties, Recycling Coordinator, and now a
Capital, and also because there hasn't money and time were directed at partner in H & H Solid Waste
been a deposit bill passed since 1982. comprehensive recycling, instead of a Consulting, to perform an 80 county
The turnout for the off -year election rehash of exercises in frustration by study of the status of recycling in
was heavy for Washington, with 30% of almost everyone who ever comes in Minnesota from the perspective of each
the people voting, compared to the contact with the issue. county's solid waste officer. The study
18% in the 1985 election. The involved the designing of a
questionnaire, telephone follow up
contacting recyclers in those areas, and
providing recommendations as to how
mS " Pe e r to utilize the information generated.
Response was tremendous, with
SD Recycle has been a start on attaining th goals f the almost 60 counties responding. The
fo rerunner irf recycling _ �, information is being generated for use
the State of Minnesota; . so it - Tam [ of the Rice with the various agencies concerned
follows that �1 be an ou .. Street „ !ice, ' did , outstan job with solid waste statewide and the
st _ lei i the . paid with MSD R ecyc l e an d " legislature. It is the intent to utilize the
United W �� _ ,,,,,,„ }„ enonyees "„ nteib °mo th information for business planning
The Pacesetter spa 3,016 Rt. United '; purposes in providing direction to MSD
del and August, consists of Way Campaign We congratulat Recycle and other recycling companies.
a select u of c ompanies �y - the � employees for They will be looking at areas in which
se t the pace f the gene United ' their on Ctess to help others in their energy and assets can be directe
Way campaign adlieArtg a 'tom the community to get recycling performed more
profitably.
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Policies continued from page 1. lr
commands high values, comparable to t
aluminum. Many recyclers believe that
'he plastics of tomorrow could very
:,1l be the aluminum of yesterday. " k
Furthermore, the technology generation . ; ` .1
in bringing that into place is expanding
rapidly. However, even though time is
of the essence, we must also make r 4 :• , f � ,. } !
certain that from a government policy � ,— ,,
standpoint, we don't cripple future 1 � / ^"'
plastic recycling programs by
biodegradable requirements or other FM e4 t , r
kinds of restrictions which may hamper . ,_
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future recyclability of the products. -
A comprehensive solid waste -
policy would be of great value in
assuring that comprehensive recycling if
is not hampered by piece meal i � "
solutions, and that recycling programs, A
are efficient and cost effective for
Minnesota citizens. It would also assist F��,,
economic development in Minnesota in
that it would assure a stable business Mobile Processing Center
environment in which to expand, and
the assurance of fair and equitable uper Cycle now has its mobile on transportation costs by processing
policies to all products that become a processing center in operation, cans, paper and glass from the smaller
part of the recycling or waste stream. which should make curbside Super Cycle collection vehicles on site
Dave Locey recycling available to many areas instead of returning the loaded smaller
Reuter, Inc continued from page 1. outside of the metropolitan area. The vehicles to the collection facility.
commercial solid waste to the Reuter unit operates much like a vehicle built It simply underscores the fact that
'ant. The waste is inspected, for United Parcel Service which the larger cost in recycling is in
- .azardous waste and unprocessable transfers packages to trailers which transportation, and if the transportation
materials are removed. From there it is surround the vehicle. It has its own can be reduced substantially, more
separated into three fractions. The fine power generating system which allows markets will open for the recyclable
waste material is hauled to a it to operate almost anywhere. It saves material.
composting location; the medium and
gts are hand-picked,
removing Bonus Days
removininuc g such products as aluminum,
plastic and other recyclable items. The
large items go to a hammer mill, and SD Recycle ran Bonus Days from addition to beer wholesalers, two large
are reduced in size. The large and 1� October 15 -30th! This was the convenience store chains, 7- Eleven and
medium material is comingled again. last big push for the redemption Brooks distributed flyers through their
Ferrous material is removed by means of aluminum cans before the snow flies corporate framework. There were a
of magnetic separators. The iron free and the mobile units are off the road total of 100,000 coupons delivered to
stream is conveyed to air classifiers for the winter. the convenience, liquor and grocery
where a stream lifts the light - weight The ad ran in the St. Paul and stores in the Twin Cities.
material to a secondary shredder Minneapolis papers the first part of the A conclusion that followed the
producing "fluff' which has a high BTU month announcing the additional 5t promotion is that all future promotions
value. The fluff is then charged into a per pound that the consumers would will be run with coupons and with
pellet mill or into a baler. The pellets redeem when bringing their aluminum customers having to present the
can be burned with coal in utility beverage cans to one of the six coupons to receive the bonus.
plants, or in manufacturing plants. The convenient locations in St. Louis Park, Approximately 35% o the customers
fluff can also be used to make a new Midway, St. Paul, Fridley, Minneapolis, during that time period had
low grade paper. and Bloomington; plus the over 50 heard of the bonus days advertising. It
Reuter indicates the plant is Recyclomobile locations throughout is difficult to measure increase in traffic
capable of processing and recycling the state. since sales redemption declines during
800 tons of solid residential waste a Actual "Bonus Days" flyers were this time of the year, and further,
day, producing up to 160,000 tons of distributed by four of the largest beer recyclers are not always ready to bring
'DF annually. The materials recycled wholesalers in the Twin Cities; Capitol in material at any one particular time. It
.e processed for shipping and then City Distributing Co. Inc., Kuether is clear that new kinds of promotions
sent to end markets both locally and Distributing Co., Southside Distributing have to be initiated to achieve the
nationally, with the aluminum and steel Co. and Thorpe Distributing Co. In response we require to reach our goals.
cans sold to MSD Recycle.
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recycling, media and related industries. recycling programs, can and glass
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mayors of cities, state senators and super market managers, and
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