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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/10/1988 - Solid Waste Abatement Commission AGENDA;,' SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER CONFERENCE ROOMS A & B TUESDAY MAY 10, 1988 11:30 A.M. I. ROLL CALL AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA III. STAFF REPORT IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Organized Collection Study V. NEW BUSINESS VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. NEXT MEETING VIII. ADJOURNMENT MEMO TO: CHAIRS MANN AND HOEL AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT HOHENSTEIN DATE: MAY 4, 1988 SUBJECT: EAGAN SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 10, 1988 A regular meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 1988, at 11:30 a.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center Conference Rooms A and B. A box lunch and beverage will be served, please contact Jon Hohenstein at 454- 8100 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Notification regarding attendance is essential to allow us to order the appropriate number of lunches. I. ROLL CALL AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Solid Waste Abatement Commission meeting of April 12, 1988 are enclosed for your review on pages `� These minutes, subject to any change, require approval by the commission. II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA The agenda, as presented or modified, requires adoption by the commission. III. STAFF REPORT There are no staff report items at this time. However, if any questions arise on the part of commission members, staff will be available for comment. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Organized Collection Study- - At the April meeting, staff was directed to place the matter of organized collection on the May agenda as the principal item of business. In addition, it was determined that Eagan's hauling_ community should become involved in the discussions at an early date. Enclosed on pages 7°1 you will find correspondence distributed to licensed Eagan haulers this week. As you will note, they have been invited to participate in all upcoming meetings and will be receiving notices and agendas as this matter is discussed. In addition, staff has contacted and scheduled a resource person who has recent experience with the organization of residential waste hauling in the twin cities area. The individual is Marilyn Corcoran, recycling coordinator for the City of Champlin. A brief overview of Ms. Corcoran's program is included on pages Champlin has been organized since February 1, 1988. It originally had eight licensed haulers of which six are participating in the sectored hauling program. - These six have formed a consortium which owns shares of the community based on the number of accounts held by each prior to the organization. As the city grows, accounts are reallocated according to the haulers' original percentage of the accounts in the community. New entrants may come into the system by purchasing accounts from the consortium. Ms. Corcoran has indicated that she will bring additional hand out material to the meeting on Tuesday. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: It is anticipated that this will be a discussion item only and no action is required on it at this time. V. NEW BUSINESS There is no New Business at this time. VI. OTHER BUSINESS There is no Other Business at this time, however, staff does have the following informational items for distribution. A. County Solid Waste Newsletter B. Household Hazardous Waste Flyer C. Eagan This Week Article regarding Mass Burn Facility D. Compost Program Publicity E. Summary of Waste Management Act Amendments from the 1988 Session VII. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission will be on Tuesday, June 14, 1988 at 11:30 a.m. In addition, the commission may wish to set committee meetings to begin discussing the matter of organization. ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn at or about 1:00 p.m. •. QA,, A. inistrative Assistant cc: City Administrator Hedges City Planner Runkle JDH /j eh Subject to Approval • MINUTES OF THE SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION Eagan, Minnesota April 12, 1988 A regular meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission was held on Tuesday, April 12, 1988, at 11:30 a.m. The following members were present: Hoel, Milbridge, Bahr, Ista, Marshall, Schnell and Knutson. Commission members Nordby, Mann and DeBilzan were absent. Also present were Dana Turner, a hauler for Ecko Services, Tim Goodman, Solid Waste Program Manager for Dakota County, Administrative Assistant Hohenstein and Administrative Intern DeMarco. MINUTES Commission member Knutson moved to approve the March 8, 1988 minutes, Milbridge seconded, all voting in favor, the minutes were approved. AGENDA Commission member Knutson moved to approve the April 12, 1988 agenda, Schnell seconded, all voting in favor, the agenda was approved. OLMSTED COUNTY MASS BURN FACILITY TOUR Administrative Assistant Hohenstein inquired about the reactions of Commission members who attended the mass burn facility tour. Commission member Bahr stated that she felt better about mass burn. The biggest problem she found was how carefully the facility must be monitored and controlled. Another problem is that the volunteer recycling at the facility only reaches about an 8 or 9% abatement. Bahr continued that education is important to volunteer recycling but it will not make a city attain 15% waste abatement. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein stated that one incentive used for promoting volunteer recycling at a mass burn facility is that people can receive a direct credit to their garbage bill. Bahr commented that curbside recycling would improve the abated percentage. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein stated that cost, convenience and conscience may need more work to go along with curbside recycling to make it to the 15% abatement goal. Commission member Ista stated that she thought the facility was well organized and efficient. She also stated that the operation is huge, very clean and that the integration of recyling is very good. Commission member Milbridge commented that the odor was controlled and that the air circulation was fine. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein commented that the mass burn facility tours are offered on an ongoing basis and that all Commission members are encouraged to attend. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein also informed the Commission of a seminar, Solid Waste Management, 1987, In Retrospect, to be held Friday, April 22, 1988. A handout for the seminar was distributed at the meeting. COUNTY LICENSING WORKSHOP A public hearing concerning the licensing of haulers by the County took place on April 12, 1988. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein explained that the County desires to make requirements standardized and consistent and to better facilitiate the designation ordinance. He further explained that it may create problems of duplication of efforts for those cities that are already licensing and that haulers are also concerned about this. Commission member Knutson stated that haulers are concerned about duplication of inspections though it does raise standards of the industry. Another major concern is the requirement for proprietary information from the haulers. Commission member Bahr asked if the hauler is given a license, told where to haul and doesn't, whether or not the hauler could then lose his license. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein replied that they could. He further stated that the City has not taken an official position. Bahr commented that the City wouldn't have to license but could require haulers to be licensed by the County. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein responded that the City could do this but that it could be a double edged sword. There could be too many stipulations and give away leverage to the County. He also stated that the haulers are involved in the process being looked at. As mentioned previously, proprietary information is a main concern, basically, because the haulers and the County see trade secrets as two different things. A visitor to the Commission meeting, Dana Turner, commented that he feels the issues of the haulers have been well addressed by the County. Once again he stated that the proprietary information is the area of concern. ORGANIZED COLLECTION STUDY - CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION Administrative Assistant Hohenstein reported that the City Council accepted the study with the direction to engage haulers in discussion of possible alternatives in approaching a sectored organization of the community. He further stated that the Commission could form an ad hoc or special interest committee to spend some extra time meeting with area haulers. Commission member Knutson stated that he thinks the idea of talking to haulers is a good one. He also things the whole Commission should be involved. He stated that working with haulers is the best choice for reaching the 15% abatement mandate.- Commission member Bahr commented that it might be a good idea to schedule these meetings in the evening to allow for more time. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein commented that night meetings would be more appropriate for haulers and that a fact finding group of the Commission would not require a quorum which could become an issue during evening meetings since everyone may not be able to attend. 4 Commission members Bahr, Ista, Marshall and Knutson showed interest in a subcommittee, if formed. Knutson suggested having the haulers attend a regular meeting of the Commission to speak to everyone, with the probability of changing some meeting times to make it more convenient. The first meeting could be a trial run to see how it works and °'to hear concerns. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein stated concern that these meetings need to be held more than once a month and need to be work sessions and that having the entire Commission attend all of them could make that difficult. Commission member Hoel inquired whether area haulers have received a copy of the study. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein stated that they had not. Hoel asked that a copy of the study be given to the haulers to give some direction to the joint meetings. Commission member Knutson stated that free enterprise with innovativeness and some organization can be difficult to combine. He discussed the sector idea of having the City divided into five sectors, one for each day of the week, so each section only has haulers one day of the week. With this method, the City still has competition without garbage being left out everyday in all sections. With recycling it could be done the same way using two trucks. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein responded that the City Council's-concern with. an idea such as this is that it adds trucks and expands the wear and tear problem instead of reducing all of the above. The Council does not want to exchange one problem for. another. Knutson replied that if you take away the traffic problem then the competition is taken away and in turn innovation is greatly lessened. The Commission again discussed whether the Commission or a subcommittee was going to meet with haulers. Commission member Knutson moved that the Solid Waste Abatement Commission meet with haulers at the next scheduled meeting with staff notifying haulers and sending out the appropriate materials. The motion was seconded by Ista, with all members voting in favor, theimotion.was passed. DAKOTA COUNTY Administrative Assistant Hohenstein reported that the County would iike_ar citizen representative,for:_the Recycling Committee to_advise.the,County Advisory Committee who in turn advises the County Board. This individual would:be responsible.:for; reporting back to the_Commission. ;_;Commission, member Marshall volunteered with the understanding that staff will attend when she is not able. Commission member Knutson moved that Brenda Marshall be appointed as a member of Dakota County Recycling Committee: : Milbridge seconded and with all members voting in favor, the motion passed. . EAGAN COMPOST PROGRAM EXPANSION Administrative Assistant Hohenstein reported that the City is contracting with Greenview for staffing of the compost site:- Greenview typically employs retired individuals who are responsible for scheduling and replacements when necessary:_: also stated it could possibly be open ,to haulers though the site would fill very fast if utilized by haulers. s ._ Tim Goodman from Dakota County stated that the County compost site may expand to use a separate site for haulers or expand BFI. Administrative Assistant Hohenstein stated that a large number of issues would have to be considered if haulers were allowed to use the site. The first is that if haulers were to use the site it could be easily filled, therefore only creating another landfill. He further stated that the Commission must consider what level it wants composting to maintain, i.e., it could become a business. Several issues concerning the compost site were discussed with the conclusion that it would be continued until a future meeting. ADJOURNMENT The Solid Waste Abatement Commission meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m. SM Date Chairperson Secretary May 4, 1988 To Licensed Eagan Refuse Haulers: As you know, the waste management industry in the metropolitan region has been changing dramatically. Under mandates by the Metropolitan Council and Dakota County, cities have been asked to become increasingly involved in the encouragement of recycling and the abatement of mixed municipal solid waste entering area landfills. I think we have all realized that this will involve significant changes but what those changes might be and how they would affect cities and the hauling industry have remained a question. In an effort to address this matter in a forward looking way, the City conducted a study of hauling alternatives through Pope -Reid Associates in 1987. Many of you may recall responding to a survey related to this study. The outcome of the study was to define six alternative collection systems ranging from the current open hauler system all the way to municipal ownership. The consultant made no recommendation from among the alternatives but simply defined the relative impacts and characteristics. A brief summary of this study is attached. Copies of the complete study are available to licensed Eagan haulers upon request. At a special meeting on March 9, 1988, the Eagan City Council reviewed the results of the study and indicated to the City staff and the Solid Waste Abatement Commission that additional work should be undertaken to refine the alternatives in the study and make recommendations regarding the alternatives. The Council suggested that the commission focus on a structure which would maintain competition, but reduce some of the duplication of routes currently existing in certain neighborhoods around the City. They also strongly suggested that methods be discussed to integrate all collections along a given route in the same day and that those collections include separate pick -up of yard wastes and recyclables. (7 LICENSED HAULERS MAY 4, 1988 PAGE TWO Please be assured that the City (Council has not reached any conclusion about a specific hauling structure but rather have asked the Solid Waste Abatement Commission and licensed haulers to begin discussions on how some of these priorities might be met. Therefore, the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission is cordially inviting you to become actively involved in discussions of this matter. The next regular meeting of the Solid Waste Abatement Commission will be on Tuesday, May 10, at 11:30 a.m., in Conference Rooms A and B at the Eagan Municipal Center. An agenda for this meeting is enclosed. We will also be adding your name to the regular distribution list for agendas of commission meetings so that you may stay abreast of this issue. On May 10, Marilyn Corcoran, the recycling coordinator from the City of Champlin, Minnesota, will be present to discuss the work Champlin has done to organize its hauling community while maintaining opportunities for its existing hauling community. Ms. Corcoran's insights will be the first in several meetings on this important subject. If you have any questions concerning this correspondence, the Organized Collection Study or the ongoing discussions of this topic, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting on May 10. Sincerely yours, Jon Hohenstein Administrative Assistant Enclosures JDH /j eh MARILYNN CORCORAN Recycling Coordinator ' ONED /ORGANIZED COLLECTION SYSTEM _ City of Champlin ED AT CHAMPLIN PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER, HAYDEN LAKE RD. & HWY. 169. CHAMPLIN, MN 55316 12001 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY • CHAMPLIN, MN 55316 (612) 421 -6064 PRESS RELEASt (L -« -u, The haulers, members of Champlin Refuse Inc., applauded action of the Champlin Council. A vote taken by the Champlin City Council at their December 17 council meeting has placed Champlin in a leadership position in the metropolitan area in solid waste management Marilynn Corcoran, Recycling Coordinator, presented a negotiated contracted to the Council that had been reviewed and recommended for adoption by the Champlin Energy Commission. The City Council adopted a resolution authorizing Mayor Wm. G. Haas, Jr. and City Administrator Scott Martin, on behalf of the City, to enter into a negotiated contract with Champlin Refuse, Inc., a consortium of independent haulers, to provide multi- faceted collection of all solid waste from its residential units. This service is to include; weekly refuse collection; weekly compost collection in season; and once -a -month collection of recyclables, until such time as participation warrants expansion. It is the Councils intent to consider adoption of a mandatory recycling ordinance by January, 1989 in a continuing effort to achieve the 15% recycling goal set forth by the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County in their Solid Waste Master Plans. The 1987 Legislature passed a law allowing local authorities to establish ORGANIZED COLLECTION, either by Municipal Service, Franchise, License, Negotiated Contract or Bidded Contract, or by using one or more collectors or organization of collectors. The City of Champlin has been serviced for waste hauling by eight different haulers, on a open collection system, with several haulers working any given block on any given day. The City Council was concerned about protecting the livelihood of the small businessman and was not interested in a Municipal System,or in bidding or franchising to one hauler which could mean that most of the small hauler - companies would be forced out of business - a business that in many cases was family owned and operated. With complete cooperation from the affected haulers and much consultation and guidance from Minneapolis Refuse, Inc., Champlin Recycling Coordinator, Marilynn Corcoran, City staff and legal advisors and the Energy Commission were able'to develop a contract that will involve using six of the existing haulers, who joined together as a corporation The City will be divided into six zones, with one zone assigned to each of the member - haulers. The zone size or number of stops is based on the number of stops that hauler had prior to the new program. The "Contract" provides for same - service to each residential unit within the City, regardless of who is providing the service charges for that one -cart service will $10.80 throughout the City. Additional or extra - service required will also be charged on a equal basis, from one hauler to another, established in the contract. Provisions in the contract allow for reopening and renegotiation,triggered by either party, in the event that any extraordinary or unexpected changes take place in the Solid Waste System relating to programs or costs. :The contract will be reviewed by both parties annualy to make any adjustments deemed necessary. The Metro Council ,Hennepin County and Citizens League all suggest that ORGANIZED COLLECTION is the most cost effective system for collection of solid waste and suggest that it plays an important part in the implementation of Curb Side Collection of Recyclables. Champlin has five years, and will continue to operate a successful Drop -off Recycling Center, along with implementation of a curbside program, and is expanding into a pilot ledger paper collection program in a school. In addition, they have, through the purchase of a small -user baler, reduced the waste - hauler fee by $40.00 per mo. at their Municipal Liquor Store by recycling the corrugated instead of landfilling it. The Champlin Solid Waste Program is a result of a cooperative effort between the City and Hennepin County Commissioners and Hennepin County Environment and Energy, and with the cooperation and grants received from the Metropolitan Countion for Planning Assistance and Public Education and Promotion. Note: The attached information packet contains further details relating to the Organized Collection process. Please feel free to contact Marilynn Corcoran, Champlin Recycling Coordinator at 421 -8064 for clarification on any materials. Z r a f I Dako • a C o u nty Solid Wa Ma ententf Volume 1, No. 4 March - April, 1988 County Looks at Pilot Projects For Large - Scale Compost and Local Recycling Involvement of the private sector and communities in implementing recycling and compost programs is recognized as a critical element to meet the County's reduction and recycling goals. In an effort to develop cooperative working relationships among the County, communities and the private sector, initiatives are now be- ing taken to implement pilot projects that will serve to demonstrate to other communities and businesses that reduction and recycling can be successful in terms of participation and management. Yard waste composting has the potential to significantly reduce the amount of waste going to Landfills very quickly and at relatively small amounts of capital and operating costs. Yard waste makes up about 8 of the waste stream, and compost programs are in operation for residents at the community level in Eagan, Burnsville and Hastings. A large scale composting facility can complement smaller local programs by providing for the disposal of urger quantities of yard waste by haulers. There is also an opportunity to develop larger markets for use of com- post, beyond small- scale use by local residents. Dakota County has begun discussions with several parties regarding development of a central compost site to provide for disposal of yard waste on a larger scale. Potential uses of the compost besides use by residents include County Parks and Highway Department maintenance. It is expected markets will also be identified and negotiated with potential vendors. Investigating a volume -based payment incentive approach, whereby residents pay only for the waste they dispose of , is a potential focus for a program in Rosemount. Along with drop -off boxes and possibly routed collection to a limited service area, participation rates will be analyzed over a period of several months. Hastings now has limited collection of yard waste, but discussions may lead to expansion of that program to include routed collection of yard waste and development of routed collection of recyclables. More detailed discussions between the County and the cities will hopefully result in cooperative efforts to implement programs that will demonstrate the op- portunities available to other communities regarding recycling. UPDATE is published by Dakota County, to serve the purpose of informing inter- ested parties of the County's progress with its resource recovery and landfill abatement efforts. For more information, contact the Department of Planning and Program Management; 7300 West 147th Street; Suite 503; Apple Valley, MN 55124; (612) 431 -1158. • Printed on Recycled Paper • • County Looks at Expanding Resident's Comments on County's Office Recyclables Program " Plans for Solid Waste Each year, Dakota County government of- About 130 County residents attended three fices and other County facilities such as libraries public informational meetings to hear about tt- generate about 350 tons of waste. Of this total, it County's plan for dealing with its solid waste intt, is estimated that about 120 tons is able to be recov- the next century. The meetings were held during ered for recycling. These recyclables are mostly late February and early March in Rosemount, office paper, but also include glass, aluminum West St. Paul, and Eagan. and steel. Since 1985, an office paper recycling pro- County staff and consultants explained that the goal is to first of all recycle and reduce at least gram has been in place in most Dakota County 20 of the waste generated by 1992. At that Offices and Hastings City Offices, resulting in the point, the County's resource recovery facility will collection of approximately 21 tons of paper dur- be in operation, processing the remainder of the ing that time. The actual amount of office paper c waste to generate electricity. If a major commit - • collected in county facilities has grown dramas- ically, ment is made to recycling, it is possible that up to cally, from less than one ton in 1985 to almost 15 38 tons in 1987. Recently, the cities of Eagan and 0 10 of the County's waste can be recycled within Rosemount have implemented programs. County 15 -20 years. If this goal was achieved, it is likley staff has discussed establishing programs with all that the resource recovery facility would not need cities in the County, and is beginning discussions to be expanded in the future. with owners of 2 multi- tenant office buildings in Comments from residents primarily had to Apple Valley for a recycling program. do with the County's plans for building a resource A study is now being conducted within recovery facility and concerns over environmental County government offices that will result in impacts associated with the plant. It was also felt recommendations to improve the current level of that an aggressive program to promote recycling recycling and expand the types of materials that should be undertaken by the County and com- are recycled. Ways in which higher levels of reduc- munities. tion and recycling can be achieved include the purchase of recyclable materials, employee edu- The County will be addressing both of thes, cation, and more convenient collection systems. It major issues over the next several months. An en- is expected that many of the recommendations vironmental impact statement (EIS) is now under- can be implemented in County offices and way for the County's resource recovery facility. facilities by this summer. The EIS is being prepared by the Metropolitan Council, and is expected to be completed and ap- Resource Recovery Facility Final proved early in 1989. Dakota County is also Proposals Due in May preparing a Recycling Implementation Strategy, which will provide specific policy direction and Following selection of two alternative sites types of programs that the County, communities, for the County's resource recovery facility in late and residents will need to use to meet both the January, soil and site surveys were completed by short -term and long -range recycling goals set up the County. This detailed information was by the County. submitted to the three final vendors the County is considering, along with final negotiated con- tracts and technical specifications for the plant. The final proposals are now due from the vendors in mid -May. At that time, there will be a detailed evaluation of the financial, • legal, and technical aspects of each vendor's proposal. A recommendation will then be made to the County Board for a final decision. A timetable for the resource recovery facility Resource Recovery Project Preliminary Schedule is shown below. Selection of Vendors Facility Final Project Bids Complete EAW Permit EIS Receive Facility Pere 1 Due Start EIS Application Approved Begin Constructi 1 1 1 I • 1 April, May, July, , January, March, August, • 1988 1988 1988 1 989, - 1989 1989 .1* Household hazardous wastes can be harmful Reduee . euse;Recycle to the environment and human health. Disposing t / of them in storm drains, sewers, or septic systems, ®49 ...make i t se con d nature. on the ground, or in landfills can contaminate the � vvA 7 groundwater. Even small residues can accumulate p , and cause a threat to groundwater, lakes, rivers , and streams. Household hazardous waste stored C in basements or garages is a potential source of C poisoning to people and animals and may also be s a fire hazard. }� . Over the past three years, five household S �� -,%., -=?' ; . hazardous waste collections have been held in Da- � ,,,,,, y kota County, cosponsored by cities, businesses, �s; ? c71 ! ?l Da kota County, and, in some cases, the Min - `,: < 7' nesota Pollution Control Agency. - r i Ar - ,. The Dakota County Board of Com- 4 " o • .1 • " "` " " a missioners approved the Countywide Household �� �7 Q r do Implementation Plan prepared by the Public .p C omp o s t in Health Department in February of this year. This g' plan delineates three implementation strategies: Yard waste such as leaves, grass and brush ac- public education (including recycling options, counts for nearly nine percent of our household brochure distribution, television advice system, waste. An easy way to reduce this waste and keep and development of school curricula), short - term collection costs in check, is to recycle yard re- collections held throughout the County, and fuse and other organic wastes by composting. establishment of permanent collection sites. At Composting turns these wastes into a valua this time, the Public Health Department is ble resource. When added to gardens, compost preparing brochures for distribution on this topic. loosens heavy soils, improves plant root growth, and helps hold water and nutrients where plants The plan also calls for the County to hold can use them. one or two -day collections in cooperation with cities and business throughout the County in 1988 Household Hazardous Waste Plan To and 1989. Cities scheduled are: Be Implemented in Community 1988 Household hazardous wastes are common Buknvi household products which have the same char - Burnsvile— Farmington —Apple Valley Rosemount acteristics as hazardous waste produced by Inver Grove Heights businesses. Examples include used oil, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, aerosol cans and other 1989 discarded common household materials. Hastings Eagan - The estimated amount of household Inver Grove Heights . hazardous waste produced in Dakota County is West St. Paul —So. St. Paul— Mendota Heights 2 -10 tons per day, assuming that 0.3 -1.3% of total waste is hazardous. This household One of this year's collections is tentatively hazardous waste currently is disposed of in several aimed for June, all others are planned for the fall ways, including pouring it down the sewer, setting cleanup season. More details on the collections it out with the weekly trash, or storing it in the will be made available as the planning process garage until an alternative way for disposal is goes forward. found. Some household hazardous waste is being handled properly at the present time. For exam- For further information on household ple, waste oil which is dropped off at service hazardous waste, contact George Kinney of the stations will be recycled. Unfortunately, many Dakota County Public Health Department at people are unaware of these proper disposal 450 -2793. methods. Full Facility Complete Operation Facility Testing Facility Construction October, December, • t 1991 1991 RESOURCE RECOVERY ASH MANAGEMENT An Important Component The move toward finding alternatives to landfills has prompted many communities, both here and abroad, to look at waste -to- energy facilities as a partial solution to solving the growing solid waste problem. These facilities can significantly reduce the amount of waste going to landfills. Much of what remains for land disposal is in the form of ash. In recent years, some concern has been raised regarding the chemical characteristics of resource recovery ash and the type of landfill required to safely contain the ash. Though there are differing viewpoints on these issues, most experts agree that the ash by- products can be managed in such a way as to minimize environmental and public health impacts. Of primary concern is the amount of lead and cadmium found in the ash when tested using certain types of leaching tests. A leaching test consists of subjecting the ash to an acidic solution in an effort to `wash out' the chemicals in the ash. It is argued by some that the levels of lead and cadmium leached out in these tests dictate that the ash be classified as a hazardous waste and managed as such. It is becoming widely recognized that the various leaching tests used to determine the classification of ash do not accurately reflect what happens in an actual landfill, especially if the landfill is designed to accept only ash ( monofill) and not raw garbage . In a statement released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Agency con- cludes that, based on actual field sampling, the tests conducted on ash over estimate the amount of metals that may leach if ash were to be disposed of in a monofill. The EPA is developing a more appropriate leaching test for ash that is disposed of in a monofill. Later this year, the EPA will be issuing technical guidelines regarding the hauling, transportion, storage, and disposal of resource recovery ash. Currently, the draft guidelines include, among other things: • Assuring dust emissions are adequately controlled through maintaining ash moisture content and providing leakproof, covered transportation vehicles and storage containers. • Establishing groundwater monitoring systems for ash disposal facilities. • Requiring fly ash, if not mixed with bottom ash, to be landfilicd in an ash -only landfill (monofill) with a double liner and leachate collection system. • Requiring bottom ash or mixed ash to be either Iandfilled in a monofill with a single liner and leachate col - lection system or a mixed refuse landfill with either a double liner or a composite (synthetic) liner with pre - disposal ash treatment. Currently, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requires that bottom ash or mixed ash be disposed in a monofill with a single layer and leachate collection system. Proper ash management is just one component of the total solid waste management program advocated by Da- kota County. The County is beginning to evaluate options for the reuse or disposal of the ash generated annually by the proposed resource recovery facility. All possible efforts are being made to ensure that this ash is managed in a manner that will protect the environment and public health. Dakota County Department of Planning and Program Management 7300 West 147th Street; Suite 503 Apple Valley, MN 55124 John Hohenstein Municipal Building 3830 Pilot Knob Rd. Eagan MN 55122 • Printed on Recyc`.-d Paper • - DAKOTA COUNTY SOLID WASTE REDUCTION, RECYCLING AND YARD WASTE PROGRAMS 0 What is the difference between reduction, recycling, and lard waste composting? Reduction, simply put, is creating less waste. Once waste is created, Filch of it can be recycled. This involves separating items from the waste stream that can be reused or reclaimed to make new products. Yard waste composting is the controlled decomposition of grass clippings, leaves, and other organic yard waste. The finished product (compost) has a variety of uses including potting soil and as a soil amendment. 0 How do waste reduction, recycling, and_yard waste _co p osting fit into the Dakota County Solid Waste Management Program? The County has been mandated the responsibility by the State Legislat!!re to find alternatives to the continued landfilling of waste. The priorities Dakota County has set for its waste management program, in order of importance, are Reduction, Reuse, Recycling, Recovery, and Landfilling. It is realistic to expect that the County's waste can be reduced and recycled by at least 20 percent by 1992, assuming a strong level of community and citizen commitment. The remainder of the County's waste will be taken to the proposed waste to energy facility, to be used as fuel to generate electrical power. This provides the County with a reasonable, balanced approach to solving the current and future waste problem. Due to the rapid growth within Dakota County, there is a significant opportunity to recycle even greater amounts than the 1992 goal of 20 percent. Within 20 years, an additional 200 tons of waste will be produced each day in Dakota County. It is the County's goal to recycle or compost almost all of this additional waste, rather than increase the capacity of the waste to energy facility. If this can be accomplished, County residents as a whole would be recycling more than 30 percent of all the waste in the County over the long -term. 0 What is Dakota County doing to promote and encourage recycling waste reduction and yard waste composting? Dakota County is providing funds to communities to develop recycling and composting programs, developing public education programs to explain how residents can help meet the County goals, working with communities to start pilot recycling programs to see how effective they can be and, finally, implementing programs within County government that will reduce and recycle the waste, generated in C ou:Ity offices. In 1987, Dakota County gave communities over $76,000 in grants to recycling and composting programs. That amount will increase to $182,000 in 1988. Dakota County is now preparing to work with selected cities to develop pilot programs for recycling. One option to be considered is curbside collection, with separation of recyclables and other waste into different containers. The purpose of these programs will be to determine the effectiveness and participation rates of different recycling methods. 1 • Through the Public Health Department, Dakota County also sponsors household hazardous waste collection programs throughout the County. In 1988, $80,000 is allocated for supporting community efforts with these programs. Dakota County is also looking at developing a large -scale yard waste compost facility to complement the smaller community programs. Compost from the facility could be used locally or sold to larger markets. Within County government, office paper; is currently recycled at the rate of about 20 tons each year. Other programs to recycle aluminum and glass and to reduce waste through purchasing methods are also being implemented. Public education is an important component of a recycling and waste reduction program. In 1988, Dakota County will be preparing a monthly newsletter on solid waste activities, giving presentations on recycling opportunities to interested group's, and preparing informational brochures on ways to recycle, compost and reduce waste. A number of County and local committees are also being established to help set recycling programs and strategies. 0 What types of recycling and yard waste composting programs currently exist in Dakota County? Three communities in Dakota County have drop off sites for yard waste, eight communities sponsor drop off recycling centers, and one community sponsors a redemption center. In addition, numerous private programs operate throughout the County. One hauler has recently advertised curbside pickup of newspaper and yard waste. Other drop off programs are operated by schools, churches, scout troops, and other organizations. For additional information about these programs, including location, hours, and materials accepted, check the Dakota County Recycling Directory which is available from the Dakota County Department of Planning and Program Management (431 - 1158). 0 How can the amount of waste generated be reduced? As consumers, we can all reduce the amount of waste we produce. Specific examples of what can be done include: o Purchase fewer throw away items. For example, use reusable items rather than disposable items. o Buy more products in returnable containers, such as milk and pop bottles. o Buy in bulk. If you have a need for a large quantity of a product you can usually save money by buying in bulk and there will less packaging waste to throw away. o Buy products with long guarantees and good service records. The initial cost may be a bit more for a quality product but it will probably last longer and be easier to repair. This can prolong the time between purchase and disposal. o Avoid wasteful packaging. Many items have too much packaging, which not only contributes to the waste stream but also adds cost to the 2 product. Look for and purchase items that are simply packaged or sold in recyclable packaging. o Mulch grass clippings on your Lawn. This involves leaving the clippings on the lawn rather than bagging them for disposal. 0 What are the benefits of recycling? Recycling helps conserve natural resources since it lessens the demand for raw materials in the production of new consumer items. Recycling also conserves energy, as in most cases it takes less energy to make a product from recycled material than from raw material (96% energy savings for aluminum, 22% energy savings for glass and 34% energy savings for newspaper). When solid waste is recycled, it is taken out of the disposal system and reduces dependence on landfills by conserving landfill space for those wastes which can't be recycled. Recycling provides another set of benefits. Some recycling centers pay for materials. The individual who recycles can be paid for recycling aluminum and sometimes for glass and paper. Some waste haulers also offer "volume -based fees ". This is an incentive to recycle, since the customer pays a garbage bill .according to the amount of waste collected, rather than a flat fee for all waste. 0 What materials can be recycled? Materials which can be recycled include but are not limited to: o Metals, including beverage cans, ferrous metal (tin and scrap iron), non- ferrous metals, (brass, copper, magnesium, and aluminum trays, • foil and scrap); o corrugated cardboard and single sheet cardboard; o some plastics; - o clear, green and amber glass; o paper, including newspaper, computer, office, some envelopes, stationary, colored paper, magazines, telephone books, paper bags • and others; o household goods including furniture, clothes, toys, small appliances, rags, and others; o motor oil; o batteries; o auto parts; o scrap iron. • Yard waste, although °not recycled, can be collected for composting, to be used as mulch or`soil amendment. 0 How should materials be prepared for recycling? - Ideally, recyclable materials should be separated before they become mixed with and contaminated by other waste. If a material is contaminated with food, for example, it should be rinsed. r - tJ .i y 'ucl . y C it 1, ! 1 1 If curbside pick up of materials is not available, separated materials may be , taken to' drop off or redemption centers. The specific method of • material preparation depends upon the procedures required by the program • in which one is participating. no-c. o;iri cost =i'.t: Z �.....�. 0 What is the difference between source separation and post collection separation of recyclable materials? Source separation is done at the home or business. The amount of sorting required is dependent upon the program An which one is participating. Post - collection separation takes place when recyclables are separated from mixed municipal solid waste after it is collected by a hauler. Source separation ensures cleaner materials which - bring higher prices when sold. Post - collection methods include both mechanical and manual separation, and tend to be more labor and capital intensive. The technology of mechanical separation is still developing, with no long- term operating history in the United States. As the technology becomes more proven, the County will consider this option more closely. 0 What use is made of recycled materials? Some recycled materials are reused in their original form. Others are used in the manufacturing process. Recycled newspapers, for example, are primarily used to produce cardboard or paperboard for use in such items as tablet backs, shoe boxes, and cereal boxes. Use of recycled materials depends upon the material itself, its condition, and markets. 0 What does recycling cost? Program costs vary widely. For example, a recent survey of six curbside programs in California showed that net operating costs ranged from $7 to $123 per ton (Source: Resource Management Associates). Costs for curbside collection in Ramsey County in 1937 ranged from $3.49 to $4.72 per household annually, depending upon the city and the terms of the contract; the average was $4.20 per household per year. (Source: Ramsey County Solid Waste Master Plan). Factors which affect program costs are: o Prevailing market value of recyclable materials o Costs of processing and transportation o • Participation and recovery rates o Type of program (pilot programs are more expensive than fully operational programs) o Community features (eg. difficult terrain, housing density, apartment versus single family development) o generator type (commercial versus residential) 0 Where is more information available about reduction, recycling, and yard waste composting? To obtain additional information and copies of the Dakota County Solid Waste Master Plan Summary or the Dakota County Recycling Directory contact: Dakota County Department of Planning and Program Management 7300 West 147th Street, Suite 503 Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 (612) 431 -1158 Printed on Recyclable Paper Ques -2 4 � r 1 N 7.1 411•11•211•11 �'� ` Oven cleaners Paint Batteries L - Dram cleaners Thinners Used motor oil Bleach Solvents . � ' 'r ; - Polishes Pest cides Gasoline An r f Moth balls Fertilizers r ��. �� R' Sh . r" .4 ' 't.. - 4: ..+w -, dksj n 'nom S -. WHAT ARE HOUSEHOLD -WHAT CAN BE DONE? t HAZAR WASTES? • - 1. Use alternative products (some are includ- rs f , n e i They are common products found in most ed in this fact sheet). '• -_ ` ▪ • homes, often stored for a time and eventually N ~ discarded. They include: 2. Buy only the amount you need so it can be used up. • Paint products - latex and oil 3. Read labels carefulry before buying or dis- paints, thinners, strippers, solvents, var- Y Y 9 r T *-, nishes, lacquers, etc. carding. r.. •'-^� A::,5514,,,,,,,,. , ., • Auto products - car batteries, 4. Keep products in original containers. " used oil, used antifreeze, car wax, break .- y and transmission fluid. 5. Never mix hazardous products. s - ;wt 0 • Cleaning products - oven 6. Avoid aerosol sprays when possible. t b 4 cleaners. drain cleaners, bleach, spot ' ' s 7. Never pour or bury oil or chemicals in removers, detergents, window and floor your yard. cleaners and polishes, metal polishers. • Garden products - pesticides • Recycle car batteries and used oil — ^ '= sellers of these products will take them or w eed killers, fertilizers, ant and rodent poi- p ' direct you to the nearest location. sons, flea powder. Y ti r' _ • Miscellaneous items - ammu- • If in doubt about how to discard or store a • ` 4 nition, photographic chemicals, lighter flu- product, call the Mn. Pollution Control id, smoke detectors (with radioactive ele- Agency for an answer (296- 6300). ment), mercury batteries, moth balls, swimming pool chemicals. Two Projects You Can Use W a These products have two things This MPIRG project encourages t e the safest i � w t t F { ' � in common: method of dealing with many household haz- t �t ardous wastes — give usable products to ., d � • y (1) They are dangerous to peop and the a . ,t x f F ` . ^ r ; y ed purpose. environment when improperly disposed someone who can use them for their intend- of — even in small amounts. -a„ r (2) There are alternatives to using many of SWAP will provide your church; civic group these products. or organization with a speaker, literature and P inventory cards for household hazardous d wastes. Members can fill out the cards listing / What is the problem? products they wish to give away (paint, for (� O example). The cards are posted in a central .. '" " l ` If each of us threw out (in the garbage, sewer location so exchanges and give -aways can ,' system, septic tank) only 6 oz. of household be handled by members themselves. . r ::,...,,,,,,,,1 hazardous wastes every year, it would amount to m M There rgo SA ca . area alo Four ore hundred than 400 tons tons is in a the lot, but etro and assistance; is no cha the e f pro ject W is P funded oordin in tion a part - • 5 $ some estimates indicate that the problem is by a grant from the Metropolitan Council. much greater. These products do not be- come less toxic when thrown out — many usPh ti ^- •a -••- -•- ^tt -• + ^^ .s' a.• narprev.lir•� , t Y 2) Ho\ . poisons eventually enter the groudwater and sites: this year the Minnesota Pollution Con - n I come back to us. The results are polluted trol Agency (MPCA) and various counties will drinking water, expenditures for cleanup and collect household hazardous wastes dropped ; possible health risks. off at designated sites. Until hazardous t � ,r '`*d �} . ,:i x , %.... oa r , products can be disposed of properly they ,y- f ;;,,,.x. , K , „e.;: 4 : should be safely stored, away from children. * ! The MPCA will answer questions about prop- , a er hazardous waste disposal, or about the s 1 5 i { f�" 7Y 4 drop -off sites. to ?r — _ • Y i r , Resources Information on pesticide MPIRG SWAP Project alternatives: 2412 University Ave. SE Audubon Naturalist Society Mpls. MN 55414 8940 Jones Bridge Road ph.627-4035 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 652 -9188 x` ; '. Mn. Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) 296 -6300 Citizens for a Better Environment (CBE) 24 -hour emergency phone: 296 -8100 1515 East Lake St. Mpls., MN 55407 Poison Control Centers (612) 724-3066 : nk a ; ., € *4�#bf,' W KJfK,t Hennepin County: 347 -3141 Ramsey County: 221 -2113 Radon: Outside the Metro area: 1 -800- 222 -1222 Radon is naturally occurring radioactive gas that is a -' , x t , +' r ,,u�, .: ,-' - -4- potential health hazard in as many as one third of Min- Pesticide Information nesota homes. For a free publication titled "Minnesota s > ` , _ a Homeowners Guide to Radon" call the health Depart - �� 1 7. MPCA (612)296 -6300 ment at (612) 623 -5350 c 41 To determine if a stored pesticide is banned or sus- } ' /4 pended, call the Mn. Department of Agriculture at (612) Publications: t 297 -2530. r , z r Citizens Clearinghouse for Hazardous Wastes, Inc. -- ` '" ` PO Box 296 : , • s Pesticide hotline: 1 -800- 858 -7378 f i � _ Arlington, VA 22216 : - > . Alternatives to Home -Use Pesticides" Tf�ri � , ' send $10to: b e y ,, f ,� -t+• ,} - r Pest Guide Public Citizen ,;its . �, 215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE ,f rf Washington, DC 20003 F 1 ' � ALTERNATIVES You can easily do without most hazardous household products. IN PLACE OF YOU CAN TRY Insect spray • place one cigarette in a quart of water overnight. Strain and spray plants ti ,; • non - synthetic insect sprays A x ,} Drain opener • flush weekly with boiling water • use plunger or metal snake Oven cleaner • sprinkle salt on stains when warm and scrub • baking soda made into a paste; allow to set before scrubbing and rinsing • rub gently with very fine steel -wool pad Y ? .>.' # ;r ^ t { st , Mothballs •cedar chips w 4 Y r . ' > n - ' 2{ i t r _ All- purpose cleaners • vinegar with salt and water for surfaces e ,•ti s � _ ,_ .'x.i + - -r i • baking soda dissolved in water 4 • dilute 1/4 to 1/2 c. white vinegar in qt. of warm water for windows n ; t '* Y -.• y , fi r y 4,;1'''''7.75., - Laundry detergent • washing soda or soap :&L;l4 ,r ▪ k h 4 Upholstery cleaner • clean stains immediately with club soda • ti, `.Zr - TA ,*t Flea powder • vacuum area, mix brewers yeast with pet food (25 milligrams per 10 Ibs animal wt.) 4 i r } - Floor polish • mop linoleum floors with 1 c. white vinegar mixed with 2 gal. of water. polish with club. soda f : ,j Brass - polish • Worcestershire sauce • J ,� .i ] y , i Copper polish • vinegar and salt - . : . . Silver polish • toothpaste and soft cloth +' ` r !; r s r r Ant poison • trace line of ants to see where ti - t � o- -- % P they are entering — seal it off. Or, pour a line of cinnamon, red chili pepper, salt, • ti r�: the .r or perfume to block them --.i., '''''s/ ' Chlorine bleach • non- chlorinated bleach t - :.. 2 - •'' - ':". h Synthetic fertilizers • compost Batteries • use rechargable batteries � y : s X. i,� For additional information on alternatives call ` - � l " ' '" . MPIRG (627 - 4035), or Citizens for a better Environment (724 - 3066) >-.7 . . y i �. s,�: • " 4 ` r ',, k i p • ' This project is supported in part by a grant from the Metropolitan Council. *- 4 , �•;� ,« • -.; +air � �s.c- 4, - $. -tip r 4 _` .:, Y , fir..... ?• i -• ± 4 aTS� tiV ti w -. . ' '' ? � - - I C C t 1 Concerned citizens lash:out - against proposed ` :' 'g incinerator By VALERIE PEDDYCOART i the incinerator project located facility would threaten air quali- somewhere else. ty and that hazardous waste in The city councils of Apple 1 "But after reading reams and landfills would seep into the Valley and Rosemount heard the reams of material," she said, groundwater. pleas recently of area residents ; "we don't understand how any- Vickie Van Duyn of Rosemount who are concerned over the pro- one could want an incinerator at argued that the proposed inciner- posed incinerator scheduled for all." - ator would not only pose health construction in Rosemount this Robert Pollack of Inver Grove risks to nearby residents, but year. The group, which calls it- ' Heights read to both councils a cause declining property values self the Dakota County Citizens !resolution opposing the inciner- and the final destruction of the Against Burning (DCCAB), has ator that he said the city of Inver Mississippi River. scheduled appearances before Grove Heights is considering "And think of all the revenue several of the city councils of adopting. He suggested his listen - that would go to out -of -state in- municipalities around the county ers do likewise. Although each cinerator companies, consultants urging formal opposition to incin- I council was attentive, both re- and businessmen," she said. eration as a solution to Dakota mained noncommittal but agreed "We're looking at something that County's solid waste problem. I to consider the DCCAB's position. isn't even a temporary solution." Last January, the Dakota I Apple Valley Mayor Will Bran - County Board of Commissioners ning said, "In-the nearly 29years Although the DCCAB is oppos- i named Rosemount as the chosen I I have been in Apple Valley, there ed to any mass- burning of solid site for a proposed $125 million are two items on the agenda that waste, Pollack said he favors a mass burn facility. A parcel of will not go away. One is gravel; compromise, one that would re- land near the junction of County ' the other is garbage." _ cycle or compost 50 percent of the Road 42 and Highway 52 is the ' county's refuse. -- preferred location. Rosemount Mayor Rollan Hoke Michael Orange of West St. Carol Miles of Inver Grove 1 responded with, "There is no Paul said the issue is one that Heights said the DCCAB's mis- 1 question that the project, reasonable people could disagree sion is to "spread the word on ' although proposed for Rose- over. • how bad incineration is." mount, is a county project. We "I'm convinced that the incin- "Our area is already an en- , are as concerned as you are erator industry is just trying to vironmental disaster area," she about the environmental impact make a buck," he told the Rose- told the members of both city of the resource recovery pro- mount City Council. "They tell councils. "We have the largest ' ject." you it's safe and that it's the only i dump in the state of Minnesota Pollack said Rosemount City viable alternative to landfilling." and the largest refinery in the Council members could have a Rosemount Council Member Midwest." She added that the big impact on what the Dakota Vernon Napper responded by group had circulated a petition County Board of Commissioners saying, "I don't know anyone who ,opposing the proposed mass burn does. -, supports garbage burning 100 facility and h_a__d_ more than 500 "It's obvious they're scramb= percent." He encouraged the signatures.-` ling to meet the 1990 deadline," petitioners to continue making "Nobody wants any more con- he said. their presentation around the tamination," she said. - Concerns raised by the petition- county. 0 Jean French of Inver Grove ers include the health and en- The DCCAB is scheduled to ap- Heights told the Rosemount City vironmental hazards that have 'pear before the West St. Paul City Council as one of the founding been linked to the toxic ash pro- Council on April 28 and before the members of the organization that duced by incineration. They fear city councils of Hastings, Eagan their original intent wAC in "-^, 4 emissions from a mass -burn and Burnsville in May / . ` 1 elizx Compost program A opens for season Eagan's compost program is asking for leaves, garden wastes and grass clippings. Beginning Saturday, April 30, the Eagan . - compost program will open for . - the season. Residents wishing to use the program should bag their leaves or load them in a pickup or trailer and bring them to the city com- post site, immediately south of the Eagan Municipal Center. No trash may be accepted. Compost material from last year's leaves is available for spring planting and garden projects. The program also accepts tree limbs and tree trunks from 1 to 6 inches in diameter only. Tree waste is chipped for use by residents as wood mulch. Residents disposing of tree waste - -- should cut it into a length and size that can be managed by hand. Bundling should be done only with natural twine. All wood materials should be stacked neat- ly at the directon of the compost monitor. The program cannot accept twigs, roots, stumps, vines, bark, construction materials, commer- cial loads of any kind or trucks over one ton. Unacceptable materials should be disposed of at an area landfill. Hours for the site are • Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur- days, noon to 7 p.m. The Municipal Center is located at 3830 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan. Those who would like more infor- mation may call Jon Hohenstein at 454 -8100. -- •.� _ • : H OUSE RESEARCH . .) Bill Summary H.F. 2031, the unofficial engrossment UEHF2031 - S.F. SUBJECT: Waste Management Act Amendments AUTHORS: Housc: Nelson, D., Long, Ormcnt, Larsen, Anderson, R. Senate: Merriam, Dahl, Davis, Pehlcr, McQuaid COMMITTEE DATE: As adopted by the Conference Committee 4.14.88 April 12 14RR This bill is a collection of amendments to the Waste Management Act. Generally it requires new buildings and buildings in which the state leases office space to provide space for recycling; removes the requirement of separation by a waste generator or during collection in the definition of recyclable materials; clarifies thc duties of the Legislative Commission on Wastc Management; broadens some loan and grant programs of the Wastc Management Board, ratifies the transfer by the Governor of waste tiro and used oil management and grant and loan programs to the Waste Management Board and expands the waste tire programs; deletes the cap on the fee metropolitan counties may place on disposal of solid waste; increases thc city or town fee on solid waste cap; bans yard waste in landfills; allows the Pollution Control Agency to recover its costs of determining harardous substance information for individual parcels of real property, requires notice to local governments of changes in solid waste disposal permits; bans the use of certain plastics; requires labeling of plastic containers; requires tire retailers to accept waste tires; makes changes in the metropolitan landfill siting statutes; forgives a solid waste loan to Pennington County, amends earlier appropriations to reflect grant and loan program changes; cancels a planned transfer of money from the Motor Vehicle Transfer Fund to the General Fund; appropriates money to the Board and Agency, and repeals thc sunut of the Legislative Commission on Waste Management. Section -by- Section Summary Section 1, State- Lca.sed Buildings, A building in which thc state leases at least 5000 square feet for 30 days or more must provide space for recyclable materials. Section 2, Spacc for RccycL, The state building code must require new and cigrtificantly remodeled structures of 1000 square feet or more to provide suitable space for separation, collection and temporary storage of recyclable materials. Residential buildings of Tess than 12 units arc exempt. Section 3, Recyclable Materials Definition, Removes the separation by the generator or during collection' language from the definition of 'recyclable materials' for chapter 1L5A_ Materials destroyed by incineration arc not recyclable materials. Section 4, Rccycliag Definition, Clarifies that recycling does not include destruction of recyclable materials that precludes further usc. Section 5, ],cgislativc Commission on Wastc Management, Clarifies thc duties of the legislative commission on waste management. Legislative Analyst: Linda S. To)lor, 2968961 Bill Summary - UFFIF2031 April 14, 1988 Page 2 Sections 6-8, Hazardous Watts Proccssin¢ and Facilities Grants, Amends the -Waste Management Board's authority to make grants for hazardous waste processing and facilities feasibility studies by making feasibility studies of containment of waste also eligible for grants. Section 9, Waste Processing Facility Loans, Amends the Agriculture and Economic Development Authority's loan program for hazardous waste processing facilities to make industrial waste facilities also eligible for loans. Section 10, Hazardous Waste Grant and Loan Prams Report, Amends the requirement for the Waste Management Board to evaluate and report to the LCWM on its hazardous waste grant and loan programs by requiring that the report bc made biennially. Section 11, Market and Facility Development Grants for Rccyclable_Matcrials, Amends the Waste Management Board's grant program for market and facility development for recyclable materials by making market and facility dcvclopmcnt for compost also eligible for grants. Scction 12, Source Separation of Recvclables, Solid waste plans and grants for recycling facilities may not bc approved unless source separation of recydables is used where cost effective. Section 13, Incinerator Asi Requires: • incinerator ash to be rlacsifiicd as a special waste and to bc managed separately from other waste until the PCA or EPA develop requirements or until June 30, 1990, whichever comes first; ■ separate testing of fly ash, bottom ash and combined ash where practicable; • the PCA to adopt Hiles to measure, test, manage, and dispose of ash; and • • county solid waste plans to address the reduction of toxicity and quantity of ash. Section 14, Waste Tire Management, Amcnds the waste fire program by broadening its scope, clarifying which agency is responsible for the program and by adding authority for the Waste Management Board to contract with counties for abatement of waste tire nuis,ances- Scction 15, Waste Tire Programs, Creates a new section to: (a) plate the waste tire loin and grant program that was formerly administered by the Economic Development Authority under the Waste Management Board; (b) expand the grant program to cover market development for tire derived products; (c) allow grants to local government for waste fire collection and transportation; (d) authorize the Board to conduct feasibility studies of uses of waste tires and public education on proper waste tire management; and (c) require an annual rcport by the Board to the LCWM on waste tirc management. Section 16, Regulation - Tuc Abatement, Authorizes the Board to regulate and enforce waste tirc abatement and permitting. Bastion 17 Land Disposal of Uscd Oil, Prohibits placement of used oil in or on the land, unless approved by the Pollution Control Agency. R Uscd Oil bans and Cr;tnts Transfers authority to make loans and grants for used oil o'KCf ni{_ %r__ .. . r r' Bill Summary - UF-1F2031 April 14, 1988 Pagc 3 Scction 19, County Fcc on Solid Wastc, Dcictes the 25 cents per cubic yard limit on thc fcc a metropolitan county may charge on disposal of mixed municipal solid waste. Scction 20, CitY and Town Fcc on Solid Waste, Increases thc 25 cent fcc cities and towns may impose on disposal of solid waste to 35 coots and allows 10 cents of thc fcc to be used for general fund purposes. Scction 21, Yard Wastc Ban, Bans land disposal of yard waste in thc metro arca aftcr January 1, 1990, V and statewide aftcr January 1, 1992. Scction 22, Solid Wastc DLLposaL Fcc Rc.g ulation, ■ Requires solid waste disposal facilities to disclosc fees, costs, etc. to the agency annually and freezes fees except to reflect increased costs until June 1, 1989; and ■ Requires the LCWM, in coordination with the WMB, the PCA, the PUC, and other agencies and interested parties to study disposal fees and to recommend to thc legislature a system to regulate the fees. Scction 23, PCA Cost Recovery for Rcvicw of Rcal Property, Authorizes the PCA to recover its costs from requesters for rcvicw of spec real property to determine if thc property is a sitc of a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance pollutant or contaminant and the status of related agency actions. Scctioo 24, Noticc to Local Grovcrnmcnts: Disposal Pcrmit Changcs, Requires the PCA to notify affected local governments of changes in solid waste disposal permits. Scction 2.5. Environmental Ouality Board, Adds the chair of the waste management board to membership on the Environmental Quality Board. Scction 2.6, Plastics Ban, Bans thc use of plastic cans w packagc bcvcrages for salt and bans thc use of nondegradable plastic rings that hold together beverage or motor oil containers. Scction 27, Plastic Containcr Labeling, Requires thc PCA to adopt rules by March 31, 1989, to rcquirc plastic containers to be labeled to identify coostitucnt resins to make recycling possible. Scction 28, Wastc Tires Collcction, Requires tiro retailers to accept waste tires from cacti customer in a number equal to thc number sold w the customer. Scctioa 29, Lavcntory of Solid Wastc Disposal Sitcs - Mctro, Enablcs the metropolitan council, on request of a county, to remove from the invcntory of sitcs program, property within the boundaries of the fill portions of a currently or prniousJy permitted solid waste facility, if the invcntory site that remains is at least 80 acscs in size. Scction 30, County Advisory Committee, Expands thc preview of county solid waste management advisory committees to include any matters the county dccms appropriate. Scction 31, Mctro Landfill Siting - Council Approval, Rcquircs that requests to the metropolitan council to allow dcvclopmcnt on sitcs in thc landfill siting invcntory also include a dcvclopmcnt schedule and information to demonstrate the financial and economic viability of the dcvclopmcnt and cxtcods thc date from 1987 to 1992 up to which a developer may cicct to have a county purchase the dcvclopmcnt rights to an invcntory sitc when thc council has not approved a dcvclopmcnt plan. Scction 32, htctro landfill Sitinc Sites Qualifcd for Public Purchae, Removes the requirement that the owner taavc unsuccessfully offarcd a parcel for sale on the own mark { r ;,' - - t ,tim Bill Summary - U HYX131 April 14, 1988 Page 4 Section 33, Mcuro Landfill Siting - Public Purchase of Parcels, Removes the requirement that the council determine that the owner of an uncalcable parcel within an inventory site or buffer bc subject to undue hardship before authorizing public purchase of the parcel. Section 34, • _ l• - 1• • •u 1 •..• 1 _. • •l -, !y a If Fund, Adds, as an authorized expenditure from the fund, reasonable and ncccscary response costs resulting from county actions taken under supervision of the PCA that arc required to prepare an environmental impact statement at an inventory site. Section 35, Hazardous Waste Sic - Additional Aid for Counties, Increases the additional aid to counties under contract with the Waste Management Board to develop a potential hazardous waste stabilization and containment site from S4,000 to $6,000 per month. $cction 36, jitter, Adds a shorcland areas to places where it is a misdemeanor to litter. $cction 37, Pennington County Solid W sjr T>nan, Forgives Pennington County's solid waste loan. Section 38, Rppys„, Requires the metropolitan council to include in its biennial comprehensive solid waste planning report to the legislature an estimate of available disposal capacity for mixed municipal solid waste and incinerator ash and to describe waste abatement implementation strategies and actions necessary to make that capacity last to the years 2000, 2005, and 2010. Section 39, Appropriations - Market Development for Rccyclablcs, Amends the 1987 appropriation to he Waste Management Board for market development for rccydablcs by removing - recyclables' thereby allowing the money to be spent for market development for both recydablcs and compost. - Section 40, Appropriation - Wa.stc Tires, Amends the 1987 appropriation for cleanup of waste tire dumps to make the money available for the broader waste tiro programs in sections 14 and 15. Section 41, Cancellation of Money Transfer, Reduces the July 1, 1988, transfer of S2,925,200 from the Motor Vchick Transfer Fund to the General Fund to 52,680,200. Section 42, Usc of Hazardous Waste Site Acquisition Bond Money, Amends thc appropriation to the Waste Management Board of bond money for acquisition of a hazardous waste facility site to delete the amount specified for stag and other costs related to selection and acquisition of the site. Section 43. Appropriatiop,L Subdivision L Appropriates S821,300 for waste tirc management and used oil loans and grants from the Motor Vehicle Transfer Fund to thc Waste Management Board. Increases the complement of the Board by 6 persoos. Subdivision Z Appropriates 5238,500 to the Pollution Control Agency from the Environmental Response, Compensation, and Compliance Fund for startup costs for the Agency's cost recovery system in Section 23. This appropriation must bc repaid to the Fund through the cost recovery system. The complement of the agency is increased by 6 positions, 2 of which arc tcmporary. Section 44, Repealer, Repeals: Section 11SA.14, subdivision 5 - Requires the Legislative Comrnicsion on Waste Management to complete a resource recovery facility study by January 1, 1982. Section 115A.14, subdivision 6 - June 30, 1992 expiration date for LCWM Bill Summary - UFHF2031 April 14, 1988 Page S Section 115A.41 - legislative purpose transferring some waste tire and other waste programs from the PCA to the Waste Management Board. Section 1LSA.90, subdivision 4 - Definition of 'commissioner' for the Waste Tirc Program that has bccn transferred from Energy and Economic Development to the Waste Management Board. Section 116.55 - Waste Tirc Recycling Loans and Grants - moved from the Pollution Control Agcncy to the Board. Section 116M.07, subdivision 14 - Uscd Oil Loans and Grants - moved from the Economic Development Authority to the Board. 5cction 45, Instructions to Revisor, Instructs the Revisor to changes the words 'agency or 'pollution control agency to 'board' wherever they apps in the waste tire statutes. Sec ion 4 6, Effective Date, Sections 14, 15, 22, 23, 29, 31 to 34, 37, 40, 41 and 43 arc effective the day following enactment. Section 26, subdivision 2, is effective July 1, 1989. •