Title March 20 22, 2013
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Innovative Environmental Solutions Presenter: Mark Schleich
IMPLEMENTING THE STATE S VISION The Santa Barbara County Experience
The State s Goals AB 939 Recycle or divert 50% By 2020 oab 341 increase recycling to 75% o AB 32- Reduce GHGs to pre- 1990 levels osbx1 2 33% Renewable Energy
The State s Goal Mitigate the environmental impact of our waste
How to Achieve the State s Goal CalRecycle RMDZ Loans CPCFA Bonds CEC AB 118 Grants RPS Certification CalRecycle Competitive Grants & Loans Programs (proposed for next year) Cap & Trade Anaerobic Digestion Initiative & Statewide Programmatic EIR
How to Achieve the State s Goal Developing markets and local infrastructure
Santa Barbara County s approach to the State s Vision Better mitigation of the environmental impact of our waste through local economic development
Why LOCAL Matters Current recycling market is Overseas Not always green
IMPLEMENTING THE STATE S VISION ON A LOCAL LEVEL
Southern Santa Barbara County Wasteshed Off shore oil drilling Credited as birthplace of Earth Day Affluent Environmentally active Geographically Isolated 14
Background The County Department of Public Works Owns & operates a regional landfill (Tajiguas Landfill) Manages 3 regional transfer stations Manages all residential recycling programs 90 FT staff members 15
Background The County Department of Public Works also provides Greenwaste processing Household Hazardous Waste collection Pharmaceuticals and sharps collection 16
Background The County Department of Public Works also provides Mandatory commercial recycling C&D Recycling requirements 17
Background The County Public Works Department is currently rolling out Food Forward Food reuse and recycling program
Change in Diversion Jurisdictions served by Tajiguas divert more than 70% of their waste from the landfill 80% Percent Diversion 75% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Change in Disposal 300,000.00 250,000.00 200,000.00 150,000.00 100,000.00 50,000.00 0.00 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Economics have changed 98 to Now Refuse Tip Fees Recycle Sales Revenue Other Revenue Sources Baron Ranch Rev. Franchise Fees Program Fees
The Waste Management Hierarchy EPA & international scheme Source Reduction & Reuse Most Preferred Recycling/ Composting Energy Recovery Disposal Least Preferred
The Next Step in Getting to Zero Waste Existing Programs 70% Diversion Source Reduction & Reuse Recycling/ Composting New Programs & Facilities 80% to 85% Diversion 30% landfilled Energy Recovery Disposal 15% to 20% landfilled
Independent to Cooperative Relationships Too small? Team up County partnered with other municipalities & private sector Sharing risk and reward
Partnered with Community Stakeholders Comprehensive and transparent outreach effort Over 100 presentations in the last 6 years to area stakeholders
Achieving Local Vision Partnerships mattered in Defining Goals Performing Research Developing an RFP Choosing a Company
Original Project Goals Increase diversion of post-recycled MSW Reduce environmental impacts of landfilling MSW Provide financial feasibility and sustainability
Original Project Goals Production of green energy and other marketable products Provide a humane work environment Result in a long-term waste management plan (20 years)
Original Project Goals Emphasis on: Reducing Landfill volumes and Not on affecting existing or planned recycling programs
Resource Recovery Project Mustang Renewable Power Ventures: Dewey Group & Rossi Enterprises Participating Firms:
Resource Recovery Project Comprised of 3 facilities proposed at Tajiguas Landfill: 1. State of the art material recovery facility (sorts MSW for sale of recyclables or further processing) 2. Anaerobic digester to process organics, extract greenhouse gases and convert to energy 3. Landfill remainder (less than 50%) thus doubling life of the landfill
State of the Art MRF Optical Sorting
State of the Art MRF Optical Sorting
Economic Benefit Public/Private Partnership Over $60 million invested in local economy through private investment 40 construction jobs 56 permanent jobs for operation of facilities Property tax generation
Greenwaste Processing 7% Recyclables Processing 1% Program Fees 11% Trash Disposal 28% Trash Collection 26% Recyclables Collection 12% Greenwaste Collection 20% Breakdown of a Typical $34.83 3-Can Trash Bill
What About State Goals? Meets AB 341 goal of 75% in 2020 Projected to raise region s diversion level to 85%+
What About State Goals? AB 32 greenhouse gas reductions by 2020 Eliminates greenhouse gas equal to 142,168 MTCDE - over 22,000 cars off of the roads
What About State Goals? SBX1 2 33% renewable energy Generates an additional net of 1 megawatt of renewable energy Also aids community with Distributed Electricity Generation
Current Status Developing EIR Draft out in May/June EIR Certified November/December
Next Steps Permitting 2014-15 Construction 2015-16 Operation - 2016
The Next Step for MSW Source Reduction & Reuse Recycling/ Composting Advanced programs and facilities 80% to 85% Diversion Energy Recovery Disposal Addressing the Remainder 15% to 20% landfilled
Thank you! Questions? www.resourcerecoveryproject.com