Non-Profit Organizations. April 28, 2015

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1 Long Term Waste Management Strategy Non-Profit Organizations April 28, 2015

2 Agenda Agenda Item Welcome, introductions, agenda, objective of KSM Background and Overview Preliminary High-level Strategy Options for Consideration Facilitated Discussion (workshop format) Next Steps Close 2

3 Objective of Key Stakeholder Meetings A series of Key Stakeholder Meetings are being held with specific groups to solicit input based on their areas of interest/expertise. Objective of the Non-Profit Organization Meeting: To inform and solicit specific feedback and obtain input and ideas on ways to improve the City s waste management system. Discuss opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. A copy of the presentation will be provided as well as a feedback form after this meeting. Results of the discussions and feedback forms will be used to inform the Strategy and development of optionsand will be documented as part of the consultation record. 3

4 Strategy Background & Purpose Solid Waste Management Services is exploring longterm sustainability measures for the management of its solid waste for the next years % Diversion Rate year planning horizon 2029 Green Lane Landfill closes (if current diversion rate maintained) year planning horizon 4

5 Strategy Development Process 5

6 Work in Progress Complete: Phase 1 - Public Consultation Ongoing: Phase 2 Public Consultation (where we are today) Task 1 Current System Analysis Task 2 Needs Analysis Task 3 Develop List of Options All documentation available to the public can be found at: toronto.ca/wastestrategy 6 6

7 Strategy Guiding Principles Preliminary Guiding Principles (approved by Council) for the development of the Long Term Waste Management Strategy include: Consideration of options which support waste reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery before final disposal. Consideration of all other environmentally approved disposal options to extend the life of the Green Lane Landfill. An open and transparent review of the options. Innovation and flexibility to adapt to emerging technologies and changes to the regulatory environment. Development of policies and opportunities for collaboration. 7

8 Strategy Options for Consideration Options (approved by Council) to be examined: Comprehensive review of waste diversion techniques, practices; Technological options such as mechanical biological treatment and energy from waste; Redirecting waste to other landfills, expansion of Green Lane Landfill, purchase of another landfill, reduce/eliminate paid private waste at transfer stations and landfill; Public/private partnerships and partnerships with other municipalities; Extended producer responsibility and recommendations for amendment to the existing Waste Diversion Act, 2002; and, Sustainable Rate Structure. As the strategy development progresses, additional options may need to be considered. 8

9 Current System & Future Options Following slides provide: An overview of the current system; and, Potential options for the future. Organized by functional component of the system (Collection, Transfer, and Financial) as well as by the 5R s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover, Residual). Potential options are being presented for your consideration and feedback. 9

10 Waste Management System Overview 10

11 SWMSProgram Map Collection Garbage, Green Bins, Blue Bins, MHSW, Bulky, L&YM, WEEE Processing Residual Management Education & Enforcement City Beautification Garbage, Green Bin material, Blue Bin material, MHSW, Bulky, L&YM, WEEE Green Lane Closed Landfills Energy Generation Community Environment Days Promotion & Education Bylaw Enforcement Litter Pickup, Parks Bins, Special Events 11

12 Quick Facts about Toronto Serve nearly 1 million households 460,000 single family homes 422,000 multi-unit homes 14,000 small commercial 6,000 litter/recycle bins (including parks, streetscapes) 1,000 special events/year Private, commercial and industrial waste accepted at transfer stations Manage approximately 1 million tonnes waste annually for last 4-5 years Divert 53% of all residential waste generated 68% of single family waste diverted 26% multi-residential waste diverted 12

13 Facilities & Infrastructure 7 Transfer Stations (6 with Household Hazardous Waste Depots) Green Lane Landfill 1 Material Recovery Facility (MRF) 2 Organics Processing Facilities 1 Durable Goods Recycle Centre 4 Collection Yards and 1 Litter Collection Yard 160 Former Landfills Over 600 vehicles and pieces of equipment Over 1.4 million garbage, recycling and green bins 13

14 Collection Current System Curbside & bulk collection of garbage, Blue Bin recycling, Green Bin organics, WEEE, HHW, Bulky/Durable Goods Automated/semiautomated collection Volume based rate system Collected by City staff and City-contracted service providers 14 Potential Options Modify Public Drop-off areas Modify or remove current programs being addressed by others (e.g. scrap metal) Partner with industry and/or community organizations (e.g. CDA and textile collection) Additional P&E

15 Transfer Current System Material from curbside collection trucks and privately hauled material is taken from transfer stations to processing / disposal facilities (e.g. Arrow Road, Disco Road organics processing facility, Green Lane Landfill) Potential Options New facility to replace Commissioners St. transfer station Separate public traffic from commercial and curbside traffic Remove option for private waste disposal at Transfer facilities/dropoff Depots 15

16 Financing Current System Majority of Solid Waste Management Services operating budget is funded by volume-based rate structure that charges for collection of garbage Fees based on the size/number of containers, unit numbers, or service frequency Potential Options Public-private partnerships for major capital works Debt financing Increases to rate base Allocate costs for waste management to applicable waste streams Alternative revenue generation opportunities 16

17 Waste Hierarchy -The 5Rs 17

18 1 st R Reduce Current System Promote reduction on City website (benefits, tips, EPR) Reduction campaigns targeting single use packaging Promote grass cycling Potential Options Additional Public Education Campaigns Additional Partnerships with non-profits, educational facilities, commercial 18

19 2 nd R Reuse Current System Refer residents to notfor-profit-agencies Community Environment Days HHW Reuse Centres Toronto Green Standard Curbside bins are washed and redeployed where possible Potential Options Partner with charities Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity at Drop-off Depots / Community Recycling Centres Reuse of other materials (e.g., bicycles) Establish/support repair facilities 19

20 3 rd R Recycle Current System Programs for recyclables, organics, electronic waste, HHW New items continuously added to the Blue Bin Program Expansion of Green Bin organics program to multiresidential buildings Durable Goods processing facility Toronto Green Standards 20 Potential Options Deposit return system Packaging guidelines Collect other waste streams at drop-off depots Focus on more profitable and easier to manage recyclable items and allow private sector to collect other materials (e.g. Styrofoam)

21 4 th R Recover Current System Landfill gas captured at some closed landfill sites City is finalizing a Biogas and Landfill Gas Utilization Strategy Study to review and assess options to use biogas at Disco and Dufferin and landfill gas at Green Lane Landfill Potential Options Mixed Waste Processing, predominantly for multifamily waste Thermal treatment to recover metals and/or heat/energy e.g. incineration, gasification Capture biogas/lfg to create energy 21

22 5 th R Residual Current System City acquired Green Lane Landfill (GLL) in 2007 The approved landfilling site is 71 hectares within a total site area of 130 hectares Based on 2013 quantities of waste disposed, GLL will close in about 15 years (2029) 22 Potential Options More aggressive waste diversion Reduce the volume of residual waste stream Redirect residual waste to other licensed disposal facilities Acquire another landfill site Modify operations and/or layout of GLL Expand GLL

23 Discussion Part 1 Gaps & Challenges Question to help guide discussion include: 1. What do you think is working well in the City s current waste management system? 2. Are there gaps in the City s current waste management system? 3. Are there significant challenges that should be anticipated/addressed in the future Waste Strategy? 23

24 Discussion Part 2 Potential Options Question to help guide discussion include: 1. In a year plan, are there programs, initiatives, or technologies you think should be considered for the future system? 2. Are there any partnership/collaboration opportunities that the City could consider that would be relevant to the development of the Strategy? 24

25 Next Steps Next Steps for you:. Completed feedback forms are requested by May 15, Feedback forms and/or questions can be submitted to: Robyn Shyllit Public Consultation Unit, 55 John St., Metro Hall 19th Fl. Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 Phone: (416) Next Steps for the Strategy: In Spring/Summer of 2015, we will be completing our next round of Public Consultation. We welcome your participation and feedback throughout this consultation process. Technical work will continue on options identification and evaluation. 25

26 Thank You