Village of Orland Park Annual Recycling Report & Emerging Trends

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1 Village of Orland Park Annual Recycling Report & Emerging Trends Public Works Committee Mike Morley November 6, 2017

2 Orland Park Annual Recycling Report 2015 through Recycling tons = 5,793 Avg. 482tons/month 2016 Recycling tons = 5,578 Avg. 465 tons/month YTD 2017 Recycling tons (Jan Sept) = 4,132 tons Avg. 459 tons/month 2017 Rebate Revenue based ONP# > $60/ton Jan-September = $51,934 Recycling participation remains high ~85% participation Recycling tonnage comparable with communities with weekly recycling Page 2

3 Recycling Market Trends Commodities & China s National Sword

4 Timeline - reduction in acceptable recyclable materials July 2017 China announces to the World Trade Organization a ban on the import of certain commodities with very strict standard of.3% contamination threshold for scrap materials Global commodity prices remain depressed as only high quality materials are in demand 2013 China launches Operation Green Fence to reduce contamination on inbound recycling loads The program, called National Sword, focuses on mixed paper, plastics 3-7, and bulky rigid plastics, reflecting China s continued efforts to reduce contamination coming into their country China s quality changes have generated questions about the sustainability of future markets and the implications on recycling efforts across the U.S. Page 4

5 Implications of National Sword So what does this mean for curbside recycling? Key Takeaway - Recycling programs must focus on reducing contamination and delivering high quality commodities Reducing contamination is a collective community effort that will require frequent communication & education to develop a mutually beneficial solution Recycling facilities will be identifying highly-contaminated loads We will collaborate with our customers through educational efforts to reduce recycling contamination Collection vehicles that identify excessive contamination may begin to reject materials at the point of collection Recycling carts will be tagged at the curb with educational tags that identify contaminants and reinforce what items are acceptable curbside in carts Page 5

6 Recycling Public Education and Outreach Recycle Often. Recycle Right. SM The Path to Sustainable Recycling

7 Recycle Often. Recycle Right. sm RecycleOftenRecycleRight.com Page 7

8 Safety Page Village of Orland Park Recycling Trends Major Contaminant Plastic Bags and Bagged Recyclables Page 8

9 Processing Sorting requires technology and labor Plastic films and plastic wrap are not acceptable in curbside programs - no markets due to moisture and dirt from collection and processing Wet material and food impedes recycling and contaminates large volumes of material The statement anything can be recycled has been taken too far Page 9

10 Screening inbound recyclables Impact of Contamination Equipment-Design vs. Processing/Separation State Stars screens use size and shape to sort containers from paper Containers/smaller items drop through openings Pre-sorting does not remove everything Contamination wraps around the stars Openings are blocked Containers can t fall down they flow along with the fiber Page 10

11 Cleaning the equipment Impact of Contamination Materials manually removed by staff from the stars equipment throughout the day Page 11

12 Film plastics in disc screens Page 12

13 Education Platform RecycleOftenRecycleRight.com Providing valuable resources & tools for municipal, residential & business customers Updated Look & Feel Fresh, modern look that illustrates our recycling objectives & educational resources. New Systems Videos First-of-their-kind videos focus on recycling right inside the home before contamination hits the curb. New Resources for Businesses, Apartments/Condos, & Municipalities Customizable and downloadable tools speak to unique recycling needs of customer segments. Page 13

14 RecycleOften.RecycleRight. No Plastic bags video Page 14

15 Safety PageT Village of Orland Park Recycling Trends Report The phrase that pays: When in doubt, leave it out! Page 15

16 What s Next New Program Updates Onboard Computer Technologies CLEAN Program for cleaner communities At Your Door Special Collection Update Page 16

17 On Board Technology Adding Value and Differentiation Coming in 2018! Waste Management will be imputing residential addresses into the trucks Onboard Computer System (OCS) Some of the benefits include: Connecting the driver more closely with other systems including the customer service center Allows drivers to effectively communicate issues (i.e. broken carts, safety concerns, blocked streets, etc. ) Provides real time data tracking for managers and dispatchers to see the routes progress and make adjustments Covers refuse, recycling and yard waste services Page 17

18 On Board Technology Adding Value and Differentiation for Exceptional Performance Clearly documenting route exceptions Addressing unplanned events to ensure on-time collections Among its many benefits, Onboard Computing is a key tool for noting and communicating route exceptions such as no can out, blocked containers, extras and contamination. Each exception has a designated code. Drivers log the appropriate code at the time of collection and also have the option to add supplementary notes and photo images. This documentation is often shared with customers to help facilitate resolutions and ensure service delivery. In office, dispatch and route management staff proactively address unplanned events with Onboard Computing System Dispatcher (OCSD). Traffic can slow a driver on their route. A sick driver s route still needs to be serviced. Route managers and dispatchers can take a portion of a route, or an entire route, divide it up among other trucks, and seamlessly drop those stops onto the other drivers tablets. This puts the customer first, allowing us to quickly react to all situations. Page 18

19 C.L.E.A.N. - Promote Health, Cleanliness & Safety Take action to clean your community Page 19

20 At Your Door Special Collection Update Local At Your Door Serviced Communities Chicago Ridge Started in November ,708 lbs. collected to date, 39,590 lbs. recycled -93% Hickory Hills Started in January ,634 lbs. collected to date, 57,371 lbs. recycled -92% Lemont Started in May ,260 lbs. collected to date, 68,988 lbs. recycled -93% City of Joliet will start At Your Door Special Collection January 1, 2018 At Your Door Special Collection is one of the best programs that we have ever implemented. Our residents had no way to dispose of electronics and household hazardous waste and Waste Management stepped up with a unique solution that was not only convenient but inexpensive for residents. Our residents speak highly of how easy and convenient the program is to use IL Mike Collins Village President, Village of Plainfield 20

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