Building an Organic Waste Processing Facility Meeting Guelph s Long Term Plan for Managing Organic Waste

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1 Building an Organic Waste Processing Facility Meeting Guelph s Long Term Plan for Managing Organic Waste Canadian Compost Council Conference September 21, 2011 D. F. Wyman; General Manager, Solid Waste Resources 1

2 Topics for Discussion: History of Organic Waste Processing in Guelph Why building a second organic waste processing facility (OWPF) was a priority for Guelph? Applying lessons learned from the first compost facility Choosing the right technology and partners Getting the project off the ground approvals, assessments and timelines Engaging the public Preparing for operation Lessons learned 2

3 History of Organic Waste Processing in Guelph Guelph is a city of roughly 125,000 citizens Solid Waste Resources provides services to approximately 45,000 households Guelph has a history of environmental stewardship 3

4 History of Organic Waste Processing in Guelph Guelph s first composter opened in 1996 Design capacity = 35,000 tonnes / year First municipal owned and operated composting facility in Ontario Aerobic composting in 6 channels with diesel turners 4

5 History of Organic Waste Processing in Guelph Success or Failure??? Successfully operated for ten years Diverted over 100,000 tonnes of organic material from landfill Three years of more than 100 odour complaints City of Guelph charged on nine counts of noncompliance, ultimately convicted on one count of creating a nuisance City plead guilty and paid $40,000 fine plus victim surcharge 5

6 Why building a second organic waste processing facility (OWPF) was a priority for Guelph? Solid Waste Management Master Plan Council s #5 Priority project Defined short-term and long-term (25 years) initiatives and programs to achieve these targets Approved by Council September

7 Why building a second organic waste processing facility (OWPF) was a priority for Guelph? Solid Waste Management Master Plan Waste Reduction Targets 55% by end of % by end of % by

8 Why building a second organic waste processing facility (OWPF) was a priority for Guelph? Solid Waste Management Master Plan 3 Guiding Principals & Goals 1. To minimize solid waste disposal requirements 2. To minimize impacts of solid waste diversion and disposal 3. To ensure fiscal responsibility 8

9 Why building a second organic waste processing facility (OWPF) was a priority for Guelph? Solid Waste Management Master Plan Conclusions & Recommendations: Waste Minimization adopt a Zero Waste Policy Construct a new Organic Waste Processing Facility (OWPF) to increase diversion Improve Special Event and Open Space recycling Waste minimization and education initiatives in schools Re-focus and re-develop waste reduction messages/promotion & education programs 9

10 Why building a second organic waste processing facility (OWPF) was a priority for Guelph? Solid Waste Management Master Plan Conclusions & Recommendations: Focus on High Performance Recycling More efficient sorting at MRF Review list of acceptable blue bag material to ensure we capture materials that have strong markets and are easily recovered Maintain current By-law enforcement program Recycle comingled Construction & Demolition materials 10

11 Why building a second organic waste processing facility (OWPF) was a priority for Guelph? Guelph Council s 2007 Strategic Plan Guelph the City that makes a difference Goal 6: A leader in conservation and resource protection/enhancement Goal 6.2: Less total greenhouse gas emissions for the City as a whole compared to the current global average Goal 6.4: Less waste per capita than any comparable Canadian city #1 Strategic Project = Construct a new Organics Waste 11 Processing Facility (OWPF)

12 Applying lessons learned from the first composter Expected MOE to require compliance with 1.0 odour unit at nearest sensitive receptor in Certificate of Approval Ensure that tip floor area is large enough to allow walking floor trailer to unload inside facility Ensure whole facility is maintained under negative pressure Enhanced biofilter/odour management system required 6 air exchanges per hour specified in RFP Contract out operation of new facility Risk minimization for City Let experts utilize their expertise 12

13 Choosing the right technology and partners City Project Team: CH2M RFP design, evaluation, Value engineering Baker & McKenzie LLP Procurement lawyer Golder Associates CofA application, odour & noise modeling, community involvement Conestoga Rovers & Associates design review and on-site engineers Dillon Consulting CofA requirements pre-opening 13

14 Choosing the right technology and partners Procurement Process Followed: Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) Prequalification Presentation to Council of Prequalified proposals Request for Proposal Evaluation Council Award Report 14

15 Choosing the right technology and partners 15

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17 Engaging the public Siting composting facilities in the Province is very challenging Public consultation process designed anticipating keen interest from the Guelph community in this project Consultation initiated early on with both regulators and the public 17

18 Engaging the public The consultation process included: Demonstrating the planned engineering controls, processing measures and operational procedures to manage odour, litter, noise, traffic and other potential impacts that the facility might have The backup or contingency plans to be implemented if the usual steps failed The community consultation process aimed to determine issues of importance to the community and to provide responses to community concerns. 18

19 Engaging the public The City held two consultation meetings in an openhouse format The City held two meetings with local residents interest groups Created a project information website and an address so that stakeholders could comment or ask questions about the composting plant and its planned operations 19

20 Preparing for Operation Guelph s New Organics Waste Processing Facility Guelph s new organic waste processing facility will be based on state-of-the-art technology The facility design will greatly reduce the potential for odour, groundwater and noise concerns The new facility will put Guelph in a position of environmental leadership 20

21 Preparing for Operation Proponent s Project Team: Maple Reinders lead respondent and constructor AIM Environmental facility operator Christiaens Group compost technology provider BIOREM odour control system AECOM design engineering consultant 21

22 Preparing for Operation What does the Project Entail? Facility State-of-the-art, in-vessel composting technology Computer controlled process Small footprint Enclosed composting tunnels and work area No liquid waste (process is water starved) Helps us achieve compliance with provincial and municipal waste reduction goals Compost Clean, organic product that has an end-market Used as a soil conditioner 22

23 Preparing for Operation Project Timeline Spring 2010: Site Prep Construction June 2010: Permits and Approvals July 2010: Construction start Fall 2011: Anticipated Start of Operations Ribbon Cutting Ceremony September 27 23

24 Preparing for Operation The facility is currently under construction at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre (WRIC) on Dunlop Drive 24

25 Preparing for Operation Project Conceptual Design 25

26 Preparing for Operation Project Conceptual Design 26

27 Facility Design 27

28 Preparing for Operation Process Flow Diagram 28

29 Preparing for Operation Elements of Odour Control Odour control at a facility consists of considering many different perspectives: 1.Design of the Plant 2.Design of the Abatement Equipment 3.Plant Operations 4.Preventative Maintenance 29

30 Lessons Learned Have a political champion from the beginning Set internal project team early and meet to agree on key elements of project procurement process to follow and expected results at each step how little or how much of design to specify in RFP document decide on acceptable risk level(s) of your municipality anticipate concerns of potential proponents and make 30 decisions prior to issuing RFP

31 Lessons Learned Involve procurement lawyer from start Don t be afraid to use multiple consultants or consulting firms Engage MOE in process Expect delays to get approval Value engineering is critical to achieving a design that maximizes value for money Use a fairness monitor if you expect a contentious procurement process 31

32 Lessons Learned Set reasonable project budget and carry the largest contingency possible Don t rely on grants or other sources of funding to cover funding shortfalls Regular updates to Council and community Engage your opponents early and often Expect the unexpected to show up in your Certificate of Approval Don t take it personally 32

33 Contact Information: Dean F. Wyman General Manager, Solid Waste Resources City of Guelph Phone: (519) ext Website: 33

34 Questions?? 34