ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY Waste Management Services SWANA PRESENTATION

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1 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY Waste Management Services SWANA PRESENTATION By: Linda K. Currier, Solid Waste Operations Administrator 1 Waste Management Services Operation 1 large, active landfill 2 smaller closed landfills LFG systems Stormwater management systems Environmental monitoring systems 3 large residential convenience centers Equipment maintenance shops Employee facilities Administrative offices 2

2 Objective is Leadership Capital Projects provide leadership opportunities to increase recycling. We need to be leaders in developing and supporting recycling markets. One area in which we have control is our capital projects. 3 Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling in Capital Projects Its smart to use resources wisely Practice what you preach we need to lead Spend money wisely We set the standard for the project 4

3 Why me? You set policy Big ideas, small ideas; they are all important Think outside the box Don t take easy way out. Good ideas usually take more time and effort. initially. WE HAVE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 5 Implement waste reduction, re-use and recycling Documents Construction materials Deconstruct vs. Demolition Recycle on the jobsite Use your recovered material 6

4 Documents A. Require recycled paper and recycled paper footer 1. Solicitation documents for designer 2. Designer proposals 3. Bid specification for contractor 4. Bidders packages 5. Consulting Inspector B. Use electronic communication post information on Website: specifications, solicitations, addenda, etc 7 Construction Materials Recycled Materials: Recycled asphalt Recycled Concrete Tree debris (mulch) Plastic lumber Recovered Materials: Rubble Sandstone Compost Boulders Sand Clay 8

5 9 Rubble 10 Sandstone

6 11 Topsoil 12 Soil and Clay

7 Recycle on the jobsite 13 Provide dumpsters Provide recycling containers Storage for demolition Land clearing debris Cardboard Paper, Plastic, Metal, Glass Police the area 14 Provide Dumpster & Recycling Containers

8 15 Plastic lumber and railings 16 Land clearing debris

9 17 Police the area Deconstruct vs. Demolition Structures Windows Countertops Decking Reuse trees and bushes Reuse blacktop paving Reuse stormwater control materials 18

10 19 Structures and Windows 20 Reuse Rip Rap

11 21 Reused Bush Use your recovered solid waste Rubble Topsoil Soil Compost Sandstone Clay Mulch Roofing Shingles 22

12 23 Rubble Pile 24 Grow Grass

13 25 Coastal Plain Outfall 26 Reused Deck Boards

14 27 Mulch Stabilization 28 Grow Good Grass

15 Opportunity for a recovered material Mixed broken glass largest cost/lowest return in our single stream mix New ideas that need development of a specification: Use as a filter media in stormwater devices such as coffer dams. Drainage material for rain downspouts Paving such as glasphalt we ve asked designer to investigate use in our SCC Aggregate in concrete 29 Opportunity for other recovered solid waste continued Glass applications that may not require a specification uses at our facilities: 30 Driving surface Mix with topsoil Drainage material Foot paths Pipe bedding Glasphalt in compost pad Top surface on sidewalk Road base

16 Economics Market development is a cost Long term thinking Sunk costs Count pennies Doesn t have to be all or nothing 31 Operations that Promote Mulch Sandstone Recycled Tires Curb stops Plastic lumber Deconstruct buildings 50/50 Challenge 32

17 33 Workface 34 Guard Rail

18 35 Stockpiles 36 Landscape

19 37 Sign and Mulch 38 Curb stops

20 39 Vinyl Siding 40 Promote

21 41 Customer with Idea 42 Rock Garden

22 Get Out Of the Box It s not easy, but if you are interested in working smart you ve got to do it or have someone do it for you! Recycling is a capital idea! 43 Thank you for your attention. Any questions? 44