Orange County. Solid Waste Study. Mayors Group Meeting

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1 Orange County Solid Waste Study Mayors Group Meeting April 27, 2012

2 Presentation Outline Orange County Solid Waste System Solid Waste Study

3 Presentation Outline Orange County Solid Waste System Solid Waste Study

4 Solid Waste System History Operations Finances

5 Solid Waste System History Operations Finances

6 History 1960s Multiple waste disposal sites throughout the County Minimal regulations

7 1970s History County s commitment to a single waste disposal site Replace nine trash dump sites scattered around neighborhoods Avoid new trash dump sites Address environmental and pollution concerns Better management and monitoring County purchases a 1500-acre site

8 History 1980s New State regulations Costly requirements Liners Gas collection Leachate management Groundwater monitoring Closure and long-term care

9 1980s History Coordination between County and Cities 1989 Agreement Advisory Board created Focus on reduction of waste generation County invests in additional 3500 acres Future landfill expansions Materials recovery facility

10 History 1980s County builds a transfer station on west side More efficient disposal for municipalities and private haulers Reduction of truck traffic on roads County implements residential mandatory refuse collection Unincorporated areas

11 History 1990s County builds the Materials Recycling Facility at landfill site County builds transfer station for recycling materials on west side New cell expansions Closed unlined cells

12 History 2000s County upgrades Materials Recycling Facilities to single stream Encourage additional recycling Extend landfill life Additional new cell expansions needed

13 History In summary Landfill is a community asset Reliable waste disposal capacity Investment Land $33.3M Facilities and Infrastructure $67.8M

14 Solid Waste System History Operations Finances

15 Operations Class I landfill Only Class I landfill in Orange County Putrescible waste Largest publicly owned landfill in Florida 1600 tons per day Class III landfill Non-putrescible waste 370 tons per day

16 Operations Yard waste composting facility Landscape material 200 tons per day Recycling facilities 350 tons per day

17 Operations Small vehicle drop-off facility Two transfer stations 1100 tons per day

18 Operations Special waste facilities and programs Asbestos Waste tire Household hazardous waste

19 Operations Maintenance and operations facility Heavy equipment Transfer vehicles Fleet

20 Operations Engineering Planning Construction Permitting Environmental compliance

21 Solid Waste System History Operations Finances

22 Finances Enterprise Fund Revenue sources Customers tipping fees Landfill gas System cash funded No outstanding debt

23 Finances Tipping fees Operating expenses Landfill and transfer stations Programs and special services Environmental monitoring and compliance

24 Finances Tipping fees Capital costs Construction of new cells Equipment Closure and long-term care 30 years after closure Debt service

25 Presentation Outline Orange County Solid Waste System Solid Waste Study

26 Solid Waste Study Background Goals of Study Scope of Services Schedule

27 Solid Waste Study Background Goals Scope of Services Schedule

28 Background Solid Waste Study County s initiative to evaluate their solid waste system Collaborative process with municipalities Regional opportunity to provide more costeffective services to all County residents Stakeholders participation Obtain input from municipalities and other stakeholders

29 Background Financial Stability of Revenues Energy Costs Local Gov. Budgets Air Quality/ GHGs C&D Consumer Trends HHW Orphan Materials Collection Emerging Technologies INFLUENCING FACTORS SERVICES Landfill County Solid Waste System Education Citizen Approval Regulations Recycling Transfer Stations Composting 75 % Diversion Goal Private Facilities Municipal Role County s Statutory Role Development & Land Use County offers integrated solid waste programs and facilities Affected by wide range of market factors

30 Solid Waste Study Background Goals of Study Scope of Services Schedule

31 Goals of Study Analyze County s role in handling solid waste within the County and regional market Identify strengths and challenges Analyze operations and programs to identify potential improvements and cost savings

32 Goals of Study Evaluate potential structural alternatives to current methods of delivering services Provide information to guide future decisions Policies Programs Facilities

33 Solid Waste Study Background Goals of Study Scope of Services Schedule

34 Scope of Services Phase I Background Document Review Phase II Market Analysis Phase III Operations Review Phase IV Flow Analysis Phase V Financial Review Phase VI Legal and Political Review Phase VII Structural Review

35 Market Analysis Objectives: Develop trends in population and disposal quantities in Orange County Inventory Orange County and competing solid waste facilities Identify regional market for waste services Survey Central Florida tipping fees to identify prevailing tipping fees and compare with Orange County system

36 Operations Review Objectives: Review components of the County s waste system to analyze how they function together Identify other entities that provide similar services Identify services that are not met by other entities

37 Waste Flow Analysis Objectives: Identify the flow of waste material within the County Review opportunities to maximize/optimize Class I garbage flows to County s landfill Important element of study because tipping fees are tonnage dependent

38 Financial Review Objectives: Develop a system wide cost model to determine cost of services and facilities Analyze historical stability of tipping fees Evaluate whether future capital projects will impact tipping fee Use model to evaluate impacts of changes in tonnage and other variables

39 Legal & Political Review Objectives: Review Orange County s statutory and contractual responsibilities for providing solid waste services Identify potential opportunities and challenges to future strategic direction of the County s programs and facilities

40 Structural Review Objectives: Identify strengths and challenges for the Orange County solid waste system Identify structural alternatives for all or parts of the solid waste system Analyze advantages and disadvantages of identified alternatives Compare with current system, programs and facilities

41 Solid Waste Study Developed link for the study on the Orange County Website Centralized repository of information Easy access for the public and stakeholders Available next week Study.aspx

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43 Solid Waste Study Background Goals of Study Scope of Services Schedule

44 Schedule 2012 March April May June S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S July August September October S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Kickoff Meeting Mayors Group City Staff Board of County Comm. County Staff Technical Memo / Report

45 Schedule Mayors Group Meetings April 27, 2012 June 6, 2012 August 29, 2012 October 17, 2012

46 Discussion Questions on study Key issues for municipalities

47 Orange County Solid Waste Study Mayors Group Meeting April 27, 2012