Thank You Halton Residents

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1 Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy Thank You Halton Residents I thank all Halton residents for their enthusiastic participation in waste diversion programs like Blue Box, GreenCart, and Take It Back! Halton. Your efforts have resulted in 60 per cent of residential waste being diverted away from the landfill. This is a tremendous accomplishment and one that all Halton residents should be very proud of. I encourage you to keep thinking about the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle), because together we can divert even more material from the landfill site to help preserve the environment for future generations of Halton residents. - Gary Carr, Halton Regional Chair

2 Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy Background Information Halton residents have always been enthusiastic about practicing the 3Rs reduce, reuse, recycle. Residents are now diverting 60 per cent of residential waste away from the landfill, increasing its life from 2023 to 2032! The landfill is a valuable resource for Halton Region and is an investment worth protecting. Halton Region is now exploring ways to further increase residential waste diversion to 65 and even 70 per cent! In consultation with the Joint Municipal Regional Waste Management Committee a citizen s advisory committee Halton Region has developed a Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy that identifies eleven potential initiatives that could be implemented to achieve these higher waste diversion goals: 1. Pay As You Throw and Sustainable Financing 2. Expand Blue Box Materials and Review/Enhance Blue Box Capacity 3. Enhance Promotion, Education and Outreach 4. Curbside Construction and Demolition Waste Collection 6. Public Space Diversion and Recycling 7. Community Recycling Centre 8. Mobile Collection for HHW 9. Expand Special Waste Drop-off Day Events 10. Enhance Textile Communications 11. Waste Exchange Program 5. Enhance Multi-Residential Waste Diversion

3 Pay As You Throw and Sustainable Financing Implement a partial user-pay strategy consisting of a reduced bag/can limit and bag tags for additional garbage. Current proposal is based on a three bag limit (every other week collection) where bags in excess of the limit are picked up only if tagged. Tags are made available for purchase through the Region and possibly other locations. The price of the tags, $1 to $2 each, will be based on the cost to administer this service. At six bags/cans of garbage every other week, Halton Region currently has the highest garbage limit in the Greater Toronto Area. The average household garbage bag in Halton Region contains 13 per cent Blue Box material, and 23 per cent GreenCart material. Reducing the garbage bag/can limit may encourage residents to divert those materials away from the garbage and into the Blue Box and GreenCart. The average apartment garbage bag in Halton Region contains 19 per cent Blue Box material, and 43 per cent GreenCart material. Diversion Potential: 3.0% Cost ($ / $100,000 CVA): $1.03

4 Expand Blue Box Materials and Review/Enhance Blue Box Capacity Expand the list of eligible Blue Box materials to include other plastic bottles and containers (#3 to #7), empty aerosol cans, and empty paint cans. As well, providing larger Blue Boxes may be needed. Costs include additional collection, transfer and processing costs. The average household garbage bag in Halton Region contains 16 per cent other plastic materials. The average apartment garbage bag in Halton Region contains seven per cent other plastic materials. New recycling markets are being developed for additional plastic materials and types. Newer processing technology can more easily sort these plastics at the recycling facility. The average household garbage bag in Halton Region contains 13 per cent Blue Box material. Providing larger or additional Blue Boxes may result in more of these materials being captured in the Blue Box for recycling. Diversion Potential: 1.6% Cost ($ / $100,000 CVA): $0.44

5 Enhance Promotion, Education and Outreach Build on current promotion, education and outreach successes with enhanced communications targeted at specific diversion issues. Increased promotion and education strategies proposed include using social media such as Twitter, Facebook, and blogging; developing a Waste less campaign; developing multi-media tools such as videos for the Halton website and developing a Diversity Communications Strategy to reach diverse communities. A survey conducted in 2010 for Halton Region indicates the three most popular methods of communication with residents include newspaper (27 per cent), (23 per cent), and website (22 per cent). Social media is also becoming a requested way to communicate with residents. In Ontario, the average household generates a total of 250 kg of total waste per household per year (Statistics Canada). In Halton Region, the average household generated a total of 438 kg of total waste per household in While Halton residents are effectively recycling and composting, they need to be informed about ways to further reduce and reuse their waste as well. Halton Region s immigrant population has increased 17.1 per cent from 2001 to 2006, higher than the provincial average of 6.6 per cent. Developing communications to diverse communities could increase participation and reach residents who don t speak or read English as their first language. Diversion Potential: 3.0% Cost ($ / $100,000 CVA): $0.58

6 Curbside Construction and Demolition Waste Collection Collect small quantities of household construction and demolition materials (carpet, drywall, wood, cabinets, toilets, etc.) for recycling on a call-in basis. Costs include contracted collection and material processing costs. The average household garbage bag in Halton Region contains seven per cent construction and demolition materials. The average household bulk waste collection contains 23 per cent construction and demolition materials. Many residents are unable to drive these materials to the Halton Waste Management Site for recycling. A call-in service makes it easier to collect these materials from households. Wood, drywall, toilets and carpet can all be recycled when not mixed in with garbage. Diversion Potential: 1.2% Cost ($ / $100,000 CVA): $0.34

7 Enhance Multi-Residential Waste Diversion Implement the GreenCart program throughout the Region s multiresidential apartment buildings. Other strategies include engaging volunteer community ambassadors, and developing tenant/landlord recycling pledges. Costs include GreenCart bins and operations. The average apartment garbage bag in Halton Region contains 19 per cent Blue Box material, and 43 per cent GreenCart material. Enhancing Blue Bin recycling and introducing GreenCart composting will reduce an apartment unit s garbage. Currently, there are approximately 500 apartment buildings in Halton Region. This number will increase as Halton Region implements its Regional Official Plan Amendment 38 (ROPA), which will see the proportion of new high density dwellings increase by 0.6 per cent per year to Diversion Potential: 1.0% Cost ($ / $100,000 CVA): $0.67

8 Public Space Diversion and Recycling Work with Local Municipal parks and recreation departments to install recycling containers in high traffic areas, especially where high quantities of beverage containers are present. Public space includes outdoor parks, trails and public facilities. This program is proposed for implementation phased in over four years. There are eight downtown shopping districts, approximately 80 municipal facilities, nearly 400 municipal parks, nine conservation areas, and one provincial park within Halton Region. Providing the same level of recycling in public spaces as in the home, reinforces the recycling habits and awareness of residents. Diversion Potential: 0.4% Cost ($ / $100,000 CVA): $2.23

9 Community Recycling Centre Develop a multi-purpose drop off centre at an existing Regional property to relieve current pressures at the Halton Waste Management Site, and to increase local options to drop off material for recycling or proper disposal. Today more than 500,000 people live in Halton and that number is expected to grow by another 240,000 by Additional services will be required to support our residents. The average household garbage bag in Halton Region contains 1.1 per cent household hazardous waste, 1.1 per cent electronic waste and 7 per cent construction/demolition waste. The average apartment garbage bag in Halton Region contains 0.9 per cent household hazardous waste, 1.9 per cent electronic waste, and 4 per cent construction/demolition waste. At the curb, 3 per cent of residential bulk waste is electronic waste that has been incorrectly placed out for disposal. In Halton Region, electronic waste is not collected with bulk waste this material is left behind. An additional permanent drop off centre will make it more convenient for residents to drop off additional waste materials for recycling or safe disposal. Diversion Potential: 1.1% Cost ($ / $100,000 CVA): $1.72

10 Mobile Collection for Household Hazardous Waste Use a toxic taxi to collect small quantities of household hazardous waste on a call-in basis. Costs include contracted collection and material processing costs. The intent of this initiative is to support Halton s goal of strengthening equitable access to programs and services for residents that are not able to access a drop off location. The average household garbage bag in Halton Region contains 1.1 per cent household hazardous waste. The average apartment garbage bag in Halton Region contains 0.9 per cent household hazardous waste. Some residents are unable to drive household hazardous waste materials to a drop off location like the Household Hazardous Waste Depot, or a Special Waste Drop-off Day. Diversion Potential: 0.4% Cost ($ / $100,000 CVA): $0.20

11 Expand Special Waste Drop-off Day Events Provide two additional Special Waste Dropoff Days for residents to dispose of household hazardous waste and electronics. Special Waste Drop-off Days will be held in areas not serviced by a permanent drop off centre such as the Halton Waste Management Site or a future Community Recycling Centre. The average household garbage bag in Halton Region contains 1.1 per cent household hazardous waste and 1.1 per cent electronic waste. The average apartment garbage bag in Halton Region contains 0.9 per cent household hazardous waste and 1.9 per cent electronic waste. At the curb, three per cent of residential bulk waste is electronic waste that has been incorrectly placed out for disposal. In Halton Region, electronic waste is not collected with bulk waste this material is left behind. Additional drop off events will make it more convenient for residents to drop off household hazardous waste and electronic waste. In 2010, Halton Region conducted four Special Waste Drop-off Days, one in each Local Municipality. Approximately 3,000 vehicles dropped off 61 tonnes of household hazardous waste and 75 tonnes of electronic waste. Diversion Potential: 0.3% Cost ($ / $100,000 CVA): $0.04

12 Enhance Textile Communications Expand the promotion of existing textile diversion options for materials such as reusable clothing, to capture more of the available material. Cost will be incorporated into current enhanced promotion, education and outreach budget. The average household garbage bag in Halton Region contains seven per cent textile materials. Residents are encouraged to divert waste from landfill and help local charities with their fundraising by donating items in good condition to reuse centres. Diversion Potential: 0.5% Cost ($ / $100,000 CVA): $0.00

13 Waste Exchange Program Establish an online waste exchange program enabling residents to donate and exchange reusable goods with other residents. Costs include website development and administration. An online waste exchange coordinated by the Region may facilitate the reuse of items in good condition. An online waste exchange may be more useful for residents who don t want to use existing tools like Kijiji or Freecycle due to concerns about the legitimacy of listed items or services. Diversion Potential: Less than 0.1% Cost ($ / $100,000 CVA): $0.01

14 Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy Potential Diversion & Tax Impacts Strategy Initiative Diversion (%) Baseline Diversion Rate 57.4% (2010) Cost ($ / $100,000 CVA) Baseline Waste Management System Cost per $100,000 CVA (2011) Impact Cumulative Annual Pay As You Throw and Sustainable Financing 3.0% 60.4% $1.03 Enhance Promotion, Education and Outreach 3.0% 63.4% $0.58 Expand Blue Box Materials and Review/Enhance Blue Box Capacity 1.6% 65.0% $0.44 Curbside Construction and Demolition Waste Collection 1.2% 66.2% $0.34 Enhance Multi-Residential Waste Diversion 1.0% 67.2% $0.67 Community Recycling Centre 1.1% 68.3% $1.72 Public Space Diversion and Recycling 0.4% 68.7% $2.23 Enhance Textile Communications 0.5% 69.2% $0.00 Mobile Collection for HHW 0.4% 69.6% $0.20 Expand Special Waste Drop-off Day Events 0.3% 69.9% $0.04 Waste Exchange Program Less than 0.1% 70.0% $0.01 Estimated Tax Impact (based on $100,000 Current Value Assessment) $7.26 How these potential initiatives may affect your tax bill The estimated tax impact to provide these additional programs and services is $7.26 based on a $100,000 Current Value Assessment (CVA). To determine the estimated tax impact of providing these services for your household, complete the following calculation based on your Property Assessment. Below are examples for a house with a Property Assessment of $350,000 and $500,000. Property Divided by Year 1 Tax Estimated Tax Impact to provide Assessment $100,000 Impact proposed initiatives $350,000 $100,000 = 3.5 x $7.26 = $25.41 $500,000 $100,000 = 5 x $7.26 = $36.30

15 Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy 2009 Waste Diversion Rates (Ontario) % Diversion HAL BAR DUR HAM LON MUSK NIAG OTT PEEL SUD TBAY TOR WAT WIND YORK OMBI Member Source: 2009 Performance Benchmarking Report, Ontario Municipal CAO s Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI) 2009 Waste Diversion Costs (per tonne) (Ontario) Source: 2009 Performance Benchmarking Report, Ontario Municipal CAO s Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI)

16 Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy Halton Region s Waste Management Rates Sources: Regional Year-End Waste Management Reports; WDO Program Information Halton s Landfill Life Expectancy Prior to 1999 SWMS Prior to 2006 SWMS Current Programs Proposed SWMS 65% Diversion Target (2036) Proposed SWMS 70% Diversion Target (2039) 1992 SWMS = Solid Waste Management Strategy

17 Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy Have Your Say! Please take a moment to complete our online survey. Please take a moment to complete our electronic feedback survey while you re here or visit wastestrategy to complete the survey on your own time. The survey will be available online until June 27, The same survey is also being conducted via telephone. If you have participated in the phone survey, please do not complete a web survey. Thank you for providing your feedback. Your comments will be used to help determine which programs are put into place.