Establishment of Solid Waste Management Districts

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3 Establishment of Solid Waste Management Districts Prior to 1990, trash from other States was making its way into Indiana for disposal. There was no Law in State statue that prevented this interstate commerce nor a way to govern its activities. P.L (HEA 1240) required all Indiana Counties (except Marion County) to form solid waste management districts. Districts were required to develop 20 year plans and to provide for reduction, management, and disposal of solid waste and the recovery of waste products.

4 Solid Waste Districts were created to encourage the reduction of waste and to promote reuse, recycling and composting.

5 The Miami County Recycling Solid Waste District is located at 2651 West Logansport Road, (Old U.S. 24) Peru. We are between the Miami County Veterinary Clinic and Doane-Keyes.

6 What does the Miami County Recycling District do?

7 The mission of the Miami County Recycling District is to implement and provide source reduction and recycling programs that will reduce the amount of solid waste disposed of in landfills, encourage recycling efforts, provide guidance for waste stream reduction, and increase awareness of proper hazardous waste disposal.

8 HOW DO WE DO THIS? The District accepts a wide variety of materials for recycling and/or proper disposal. Electronics: TVs, Computers, Monitors, Keyboards, DVD players. Household Chemicals: Cleaners, Car wax, Pool chemicals, oil based paint, varnish, Used oil. Fluorescent bulbs. Used books. Appliances. Tires (vouchers)

9 The District also accepts: Outdated over the counter medications. Sharps (used needles). Your single stream recycling.

10 The Miami County Recycling District offers NINE traditional recycling drop-off sites throughout the county Macy by the fire station North Miami High School Denver Highway Garage Mexico Community Center Erie United Methodist Church Bunker Hill By the Town Hall Maconaquah High School Amboy At the UCE Park Corner of US 31 & State Road 18

11 MATERIALS ACCEPTED AT THESE DROP-OFF SITES PAPER CARDBOARD PLASTICS FOOD GRADE GLASS METAL CANS

12 The District recently added 3 new programs for you to use: *Single stream (unsorted) recycling drop off bin at our facility. *Bulky item drop off. *Expanded hours. Starting October 7, the District will be open the first Saturday of every month.

13 The main focus of the Recycling District is to help divert materials from landfills. The District is available to help you properly recycle or dispose of various materials. The District has several programs available to help you with handling these items properly.

14 Helping to divert material from the landfill Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) from Miami County: MSW ,325 tons 2015 MSW Tons Miami County Solid Waste is DIRECTLY responsible: MSW ,215 tons 2016 MSW Tons the Miami County Solid Waste District is DIRECTLY responsible:

15 The Miami County Recycling District is NOT responsible for: TRASH COLLECTION DUMPSTER RENTALS

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17 THIS IS NOT A TRASH PICK UP PROGRAM! Our focus is on reducing, reusing, and recycling. We provide everyday drop off for electronics, household chemicals, appliances, and fluorescent bulbs at our office at 2651 W Logansport Road. Tire vouchers are available every day. You no longer have to wait for certain days to drop off these items.

18 The District is growing and improving every month. During the first six months of 2017, we had 1,444 citizens and businesses participate in the programs offered at the new facility. The Recycling Drop Off locations, CVS and Kroger drop off locations, and Beautification Day are not calculated in these numbers. There is no registration for these programs, so the number of people using them can t be factored in to the total. Drop offs continue to increase. An additional 813 citizens were registered at our facility between July and September.

19 Solid Waste Colletions Comparisons Category Citizens Served Traditional Recycling TONS Electronic Recycling POUNDS Household Chemicals POUNDS Tires POUNDS

20 As more citizens utilize the more convenient hours for material drop off, the amount of items collected rises. Traditional recycling (paper, plastic, etc.) has increased 140 tons from We have surpassed last year s number of tires paid for by the district. 61,820 pounds of tires so far had 59,945 tires recycled. Household hazardous waste has increased significantly. As of June, the District accepted 18,641 pounds of chemicals, versus 2016 s total of 11,987. Electronic recycling has increased as well. The District has taken in 104,316 pounds of electronics so far. We took in 75,431 pounds last year at this time.

21 -All disposal/re-cycling costs vary for the District. -Unfortunately, the cost for handling material properly rises every year. -We do our best to find cost effective re-cyclers so we can avoid raising the yearly fee, which has been the same since 2010.

22 Here are a few examples of costs associated with our programs: *Recycling drop off sites cost the District $137,000 each year. *Electronic waste will cost the District over $35,000 this year. *Household chemical disposal will cost the District $27,500 *Tire Recycling will cost the District $9,500.00

23 Beautification (Clean Up) Day Expenses Covered by the District Total costs for the District starting in 2013 are as follows: 2013: $18, : $24, : $32, (Over) 2016: $38, (Over) 2017: $25, (One day only)

24 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON MATERIALS PROCESSED 1 ST HALF OF ,489 Fluorescent Light Bulbs 1,703 Tires 1,023 Computer/TV CRT Monitors 455 Laptops/Printers/DVD-VHS Receivers/Misc. Electronics 450 Pounds Old Over the counter medications 260 Gals. Paint/Oil/Antifreeze 220 Appliances 209 Batteries 31 Gas/Propane Tanks Many Other Miscellaneous Items

25 The Miami County Recycling District offers Education Programs to the schools and the public. Contact the District for more details or to schedule a presentation. Wabash River Defenders Presentation. Talking with area high school sophomores about Districts and the future of recycling

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31 Use of Fees Cost of SW facilities Operation and maintenance of facilities Payment of principal and interest on SW bonds Cost of implementing the district plan

32 The District accepts a wide variety of materials for recycling and/or proper disposal. Electronics: TVs, Computers, Monitors, Keyboards, DVD players. Household Chemicals: Cleaners, Car wax, Pool chemicals, oil based paint, varnish, Used oil. Fluorescent bulbs. Used books. Appliances. Tires

33 District personnel are properly trained in handling the various items brought in. Training is current and renewed as needed.

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35 Municipal Solid Waste includes: Your everyday trash/garbage Things that can be recycled Clothes, shoes, and other textiles Smaller amounts of construction type material such as carpet, linoleum, fixtures, etc. Used diapers/cat box contents/mystery food from your refrigerator Debris from storm or flood damage at your home.

36 Not everything is recyclable. The sad truth is there will always have to be landfills in our society. The goal of the District is to help divert materials from the landfill into other programs where they can be recycled, reused, or disposed of properly.

37 Helping to divert material from the landfill. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) from Miami County: MSW ,325 tons 2015 MSW Tons Miami County Solid Waste is DIRECTLY responsible: MSW ,215 tons 2016 MSW Tons the Miami County Solid Waste District is DIRECTLY responsible:

38 LOCATIONS: CLEAN UP DAY APRIL 22 FROM 8 AM - 2 PM.** CONVERSE-BY FIRST STREET BUNKER HILL-BY TOWN HALL DENVER-BY HIGHWAY GARAGE MACY-OUTSIDE OF TOWN AT THE OLD STAATS & SON TOWING 4751 W 1350 N PERU-***NEW LOCATION-AT THE DISTRICT-2651 W LOGANSPORT ROAD- ENTER FROM THE WEST. TRAFFIC WILL BE DIRECTED THIS WAY. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO ENTER ANY OTHER WAY, YOU WILL BE TURNED AROUND AND SENT TO THE BACK OF THE LINE. THIS IS TO INSURE EVERYONE S SAFETY ENTERING AND EXITING THE DROP OFF SITE! **IF FUNDING IS AVAILABLE, A SECOND CLEANUP DAY WILL BE HELD AUGUST 26 FROM 8 AM 2 PM AT THE SAME LOCATIONS.

39 Solid Waste Management Fees A board may impose fees to cover the cost associated with the management of solid waste activities on the following basis: A flat charge for each residence or building in the district The weight or volume of the refuse received The average number of containers received The cost of providing services The distance of the property from the facility The difficulty associated with the collection of solid waste Any other criteria determined by the board or a combination of criteria Fees can be established only after public notice and a public hearing is held.

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41 Powers of a District Develop and implement a solid waste plan To impose fees on final disposal of solid waste in the district To receive and disburse money To sue and be sued To plan, design, construct, finance manage, own, lease, operate and maintain facilities for solid waste management To enter into a contract for the management of solid waste To purchase, lease or acquire real or personal property to be used for the management of solid waste To sell or lease any facility To make and contract plans, surveys, studies, and investigations for the management of solid waste To enter upon property to make surveys, soundings, borings and examinations. To accept gifts, grants, loans of money or other property or services from the public or private entities.

42 To establish a nonreverting fund for equipment, expansion, modifying or remodeling an existing facility To conduct promotional or educational programs include giving incentives To conduct educational and collection programs about mercury To enter into agreements acquiring physical interests Sell assets Make direct loans to help with the construction of facilities or purchase of equipment for the management of solid waste Issue solid waste bonds

43 Restrictions of District Powers The powers of a District does not include Eminent domain Flow control by means of franchising or establishing a territory within the district in which a person may provide service Establishment of the type of service that a person must provide for the collection or disposal of solid waste Establishment fees that a person must charge for collection of solid waste Power to issue permits for an activity already permitted by a state agency

44 Reporting & Transparency Standard Reporting 100 R Annual Report Debt Management Report Other Post-Employment Benefits Specific Solid Waste Management District Reporting SB131 ReTRAC Volume Data HEA % Recycling Goal Reporting

45 Reporting & Transparency Solid Waste Management District Boards consist solely of the following Elected Officials: Commissioners, County Council, Mayors, City/Town Council Annual Budget Reviewed by: Citizens Advisory Committee Elected Leadership of the Solid Waste District Board County Council for Binding Budget Review

46 Collection of fees and revenues by District A District may contract with a county to collect fees and revenue for the board. The contract must do all of the following: Describe the fees and revenue that will be collected Describe the responsibilities of the district and the county Describe any collection fees to cover administrative costs Establish the date and conditions under which the agreement expires Be in writing Be in agreement with the county auditor and treasurer Be approved by the district board and adopted by resolution in a public meeting

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48 We have published a booklet that is available at the District office to help you better understand our programs. Please stop out to the District office and pick one up.

49 The District accepts recyclable material, household chemicals, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, appliances, sharps, outdated over the counter medicines, and recently added bulky items. Upon arriving at the District, you should park in one of the parking areas, as noted by the parking berms.

50 The District collects fluorescent bulbs, sharps, outdated over the counter medication, appliances and has added a singlestream recycling drop off bin at their location.

51 After parking, come in to the office. Use the door with the orange Enter Here sign directly beside it.

52 In the office, you will be registered in our computer. District staff will check to see if your bill is paid, and take information from your driver s license to be sure you are a Miami County resident or property owner.

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54 Remember, the District accepts a wide variety of materials for both recycling and proper disposal. We accept electronics, sometimes referred to as E-Waste.

55 We accept household chemicals, similar to what you might have at your home, such as cleaners, polishes, and varnish. Material collected is stored safely in a fireproof, explosion resistant storage locker.

56 In addition, you can pick up a voucher good for up to 12 car or LIGHT truck tires allowing you to drop them off at Leffler Tire at no cost.

57 Old and unused books may be dropped off at the District.

58 Heavy Trash Disposal

59 District employees are kept busy performing the preparation of material to be shipped. The various companies have different protocols and procedures to be followed in order for them to take the material from the District.

60 All materials are required to be sorted by type of content, what type of item is packaged or if the item could potentially have a reaction with other chemicals. In addition, the packaging must comply with what the company procedure is for shipping.

61 Materials are kept separated and packaged until pickup is arranged.

62 Managing the various programs the District offers is a full time job in itself. Every vendor (company who transports the materials for proper recycling and disposal) has different charges based on what the material is, how much they take, and the difficulty in proper handling. EVERY vendor charges transportation costs. These vary from vendor to vendor based on how far they have to travel, packaging involved, and so on. Our vendor transportation costs run from a low of $85.00 to a high of $ per trip.

63 Beautification (Clean Up) Day In the past, there have been two Clean Up days held. This is an extremely expensive event to hold. Every year the prices go up, yet the District does it s best to keep your yearly bill at $ This day has also gotten out of hand, in the attitudes of some of the people who are dropping items off not waiting their turn, arguing with and yelling at the volunteers, and so on.

64 Beautification (Clean up Day) Continued Between 2013 and 2016, the cost for Clean Up days more than doubled. The cost of the roll off containers (dumpsters) went up again in The 2016 and 2015 Clean Up days went well over the budgeted amount. I was able to save some money in other areas to be able to cover the cost of the days.

65 Beautification (Clean Up Day) cost, continued If a second day would have been held this year, the forecast would be $52, That is $20, over the budgeted amount. The District finances could not handle the extra expense. Residents were notified that there would only be one clean up day, unless funds were available to hold the second day. It was included on the information sheet that is always enclosed with the bills.

66 Districts are not mandated to hold a Clean Up Day. In fact, Clean Up Day goes against both the State statute and the District Mission Statement. All material collected on Clean Up Days goes to the landfill. The purpose of Districts is to divert items from the landfill. IC Disposal of certain waste materials required by plan Sec. 14. (a) A district plan must also include provisions for the management and disposal of the following materials for the term of the plan: (1) Waste tires. (2) Household hazardous waste. (3) Used oil. (4) White goods. (5) Other classifications of waste provided for in the state plan. (b) A district plan that sets forth provisions for the management and disposal of materials identified in subsection (a) must comply with all laws and rules governing the management and disposal of those materials. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: part.] As added by P.L , SEC.11.