Part 4 of 7: Organics Ban Implementation, Logistics, Enforcement: Lessons Learned and Tools for the Future

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1 REFOR15 Webinar Series Part 4 of 7: Organics Ban Implementation, Logistics, Enforcement: Lessons Learned and Tools for the Future February 18th, :00-3:30PM ET

2 Special Thanks Moderator: - Patrick Serfass, American Biogas Council Speakers: - Marian Kim, Metro Vancouver, British Columbia - Matt Korot, Metro, Portland, Oregon - Lorenzo Macaluso, Center for EcoTechnology

3 Quick Notes Two Audio Options: Streaming Audio and Dial-In. 1. Streaming Audio/Computer Speakers (Default) 2. Dial-In: Use the Audio Panel (right side of screen) to see dialin instructions. Call-in separately from your telephone. Ask questions using the Questions Panel on the right side of your screen. The recording of the webinar and the slides will be available after the event. Registrants will be notified by .

4 American Biogas Council: The Voice of the US Biogas Industry The only U.S. organization representing the biogas and anaerobic digestion industry Over 220 Organizations from the U.S., Germany, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Belgium and the UK All Industry Sectors Represented: ABC Membership project developers/owners anaerobic digestion designers equipment dealers waste managers waste water companies farms utilities consultants and EPCs financiers, accountants, lawyers and engineers Non-profits, universities and government agencies Organizations Linear (Organizations) Join Us! OR info@americanbiogascouncil.org OR

5 U.S. Biogas Market Current and Potential 247 on Farm (Dairy AND Swine) 2,000+ Operational Biogas Systems 1,241 Wastewater (860 using their biogas) 636 at Landfills 11,000+ Potential Biogas Systems 8,002 on Farm (Dairy AND Swine) 2,440 Wastewater (incl. 381 making biogas but not using it) 450 at Landfills

6 Agenda 1. Metro Vancouver s Organics Disposal Ban- One Year Later - Marian Kim 2. Policy Mix to Accelerate Food Scraps Recovery - Matt Korot 3. Tools of the Organics Diversion Table - Lorenzo Macaluso 4. Question and Answer Session

7 Food isn t garbage! Metro Vancouver s Organics Disposal Ban One Year Later ABC REFOR15 Webinar Marian Kim, Lead Senior Engineer, Solid Waste Services February 18, 2016

8 Outline 1. Background and Framework 2. Public Response 3. Measures of Progress 4. Available Resources

9 Metro Vancouver Partnership of 21 municipalities, one Treaty First Nation, one Electoral Area

10 Integrated Solid Waste & Resource Management Plan 70% diversion by % diversion by % per capita waste reduction Achieved: 61% diversion in 2014

11 Keeping Food Out Of Our Garbage 36% of regional garbage in 2013 was compostable organics Recycling organics takes us closer to 70% and: Creates compost Can create biogas Prevents landfill methane

12 Metro Vancouver s Disposal Bans Program Food Scraps 2015

13 Organics Disposal Ban Consultation and Engagement Solid Waste Plan Consultation Organics Ban Planning and Surveys 2014 Organics Ban Consultation with Stakeholders

14 Phased Implementation for Organics Disposal Ban

15 What the Ban Includes The Organics Disposal Ban includes all food and packaged food

16 Public Response

17 Media Interest 2 spikes in media coverage January 1 Highest Peak public response / phone calls October 2014-January 30, 2015: 60 print/online stories, and 135 broadcast media hits July 1 Smaller peak February September 2015: 25 print/online stories, and 35 broadcast media hits

18 Public Inquiries Metro Vancouver Recycling Hotline

19 Measures of Progress

20 Disposal Ban Results Encouraging Data shows a high level of compliance Education Notice Jan Jun 2015 (Monthly Average) Surcharges Jul Dec 2015 (Monthly Average) Food Waste >25% 15 12

21 Quarterly Trend Organics Processed in Metro Vancouver from, 2012, by Quarter Tonnes 120, , ,000 60,000 40,000 20, st quarter 2nd quarter 3rd quarter 4th quarter

22 Estimated Amount of Organics in Garbage % Compostable Organics Organics in Garbage (Estimated) % (based on 2013 Study) 293,000 tonnes % (DRAFT) 227,000 tonnes

23 Survey of Multi Family and Food Industry Provide insights on: Food Waste and Waste Management Practices in food businesses and multi-family buildings Awareness of the Organics Disposal Ban, and challenges in compliance Sample Size Margin of Error Hospitality 350 +/-5.2% Multi-Family Dwellings 150 +/-8.0% Grocers 115 +/-9.1% Large Institutions 106 +/-9.5%

24 Access to Food Scraps Recycling

25 Comparison of Challenges Anticipated and Experienced Anticipated in 2012 Experienced in 2015

26 Resources and Initiatives

27 Food Scraps Recycling Campaign

28 Food Scraps Recycling Campaign

29 Resources: Food Scraps Recycling metrovancouver.org/foodscraps Multi-family resources Restaurant Guide for setting up Food Waste Recycling Program Business case studies Videos Website RCBC Hotline Translations Multi-family resources (incl translations):

30 Residential Food Waste Reduction

31 Standardized Colours and Signage

32 Future Plans 2016: No change to Organics surcharge threshold (25%) 2017 and beyond: Review the surcharge threshold annually Continue to monitor progress and develop further resources to encourage food scraps recycling from MF and ICI Sectors

33 Questions? Website: metrovancouver.org/foodscraps

34 Thank You

35 Policy Mix to Accelerate Food Scraps Recovery Metro Council Work Session April Fools Day, 2015

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37 Why Food Scraps? Waste Comps 3

38 How we got here Money! Land! Success?! METRO S 4

39 How we got here New composters Pacific Region Compost Nature s Needs Suburban programs 5

40 How we got here Tons Operations Weather

41 ... which led to... Goodbye to Nature s Needs 7

42 ... but we got some... AND JC-BIO! 8

43 What actions should Metro take to ensure there is adequate capacity to transfer and process food scraps collected from the region s businesses? 9

44 Key Barriers to Progress 1. Supply: Private investment in processing infrastructure requires confidence in supply of food scraps, which the region does not currently provide. 2. Proximity: It is challenging to locate processing capacity in or near the region. 10

45 Decision Tree: Generators Financial Signals Does Council want to accelerate food scraps recovery? YES NO Required Recovery Financial Signals and Required Recovery Status quo on program development 11

46 Decision Tree: Transfer Services Metro requires food scrap delivery to MCS and MSS Does Council want to rely solely on the private sector? NO YES Metro requires private stations to accept food Combination of public/private delivery Status quo 12

47 Currently receiving Metro food scraps Potential recipients

48 What s Next? - Matt s boss Matt Korot matt.korot@oregonmetro.gov

49 American Biogas Council February 18 Webinar Organics Ban Implementation Tools Of The Organics Diversion Trade

50 Strategies for Implementing the Commercial Organics Material Waste Ban Role of RecyclingWorks MassDEP Contract

51 RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts Services include: Online Resources and Phone Hotline Technical Assistance Events and Workshops WasteWise Program Administration College and University Program

52 RecyclingWorks in MA Program Growth Fiscal Years ,430 tons 65,000+ web visits 827 calls FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 Website Visits Hotline Intake Tonnage Diversion

53 RecyclingWorks as Model De-coupling regulatory enforcement from TA No horse in the race No cost assistance

54 Approach Meet the business where they are This is not their core business Engage decision makers Current provider 1 st Provide pros + cons

55 UMASS Amherst & Westfield State University Meeting the institutions where they are LeanPath Composting

56 Big Y World Class Markets Beyond organics $3 million annual boost to the bottom line Over 16,000 tons/yr Similar experience with Giesler s Supermarket

57 HP Hood LLC Multiple approaches to EPA hierarchy Anaerobic Digestion Animal Feed

58 Wholesale Grocers Prevention second Cooley Dickinson Hospital Donation Composting exceeding expectations

59 Gardner Ale House in Gardner, MA Outreach through area business association Using pig farm

60 Tools Of The Organics Diversion Trade Lorenzo Macaluso, MPH x248

61 Q&A Ask questions using the Questions Panel on the right side of your screen. All questions and comments will be recorded. A recording of the webinar and slides will be available by Tomorrow to all ABC Members and all attendees of the webinar.

62 Upcoming Events RNG Market Pathways and RINs February 29th, 2016 at 2 PM ET February 24 th - Anaerobic Digestion Bio-refinery: Potential for Biochar Production and Utilization March 23 rd - Agronomic Evaluation of Anaerobic Digestion System Recovered Fertilizer April 6 th - An Introduction to the Anaerobic Digestion System Enterprise Budget Calculator April 20 th - Insights for Anaerobic Digestion from Dairy-CropSyst, a Decision Support Tool for Gaseous Emissions and Nutrient Management To Register:

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