Orange County. Solid Waste Study. Mayors Group Meeting

Orange County Solid Waste Study Mayors Group Meeting April 27, 2012

Presentation Outline Orange County Solid Waste System Solid Waste Study

Solid Waste System History Operations Finances

History 1960s Multiple waste disposal sites throughout the County Minimal regulations

1970s History County s commitment to a single waste disposal site Replace nine trash dump sites scattered around neighborhoods Avoid new trash dump sites Address environmental and pollution concerns Better management and monitoring County purchases a 1500-acre site

History 1980s New State regulations Costly requirements Liners Gas collection Leachate management Groundwater monitoring Closure and long-term care

1980s History Coordination between County and Cities 1989 Agreement Advisory Board created Focus on reduction of waste generation County invests in additional 3500 acres Future landfill expansions Materials recovery facility

History 1980s County builds a transfer station on west side More efficient disposal for municipalities and private haulers Reduction of truck traffic on roads County implements residential mandatory refuse collection Unincorporated areas

History 1990s County builds the Materials Recycling Facility at landfill site County builds transfer station for recycling materials on west side New cell expansions Closed unlined cells

History 2000s County upgrades Materials Recycling Facilities to single stream Encourage additional recycling Extend landfill life Additional new cell expansions needed

History In summary Landfill is a community asset Reliable waste disposal capacity Investment Land $33.3M Facilities and Infrastructure $67.8M

Solid Waste System History Operations Finances

Operations Class I landfill Only Class I landfill in Orange County Putrescible waste Largest publicly owned landfill in Florida 1600 tons per day Class III landfill Non-putrescible waste 370 tons per day

Operations Yard waste composting facility Landscape material 200 tons per day Recycling facilities 350 tons per day

Operations Small vehicle drop-off facility Two transfer stations 1100 tons per day

Operations Special waste facilities and programs Asbestos Waste tire Household hazardous waste

Operations Maintenance and operations facility Heavy equipment Transfer vehicles Fleet

Operations Engineering Planning Construction Permitting Environmental compliance

Solid Waste System History Operations Finances

Finances Enterprise Fund Revenue sources Customers tipping fees Landfill gas System cash funded No outstanding debt

Finances Tipping fees Operating expenses Landfill and transfer stations Programs and special services Environmental monitoring and compliance

Finances Tipping fees Capital costs Construction of new cells Equipment Closure and long-term care 30 years after closure Debt service

Presentation Outline Orange County Solid Waste System Solid Waste Study

Solid Waste Study Background Goals of Study Scope of Services Schedule

Solid Waste Study Background Goals Scope of Services Schedule

Background Solid Waste Study County s initiative to evaluate their solid waste system Collaborative process with municipalities Regional opportunity to provide more costeffective services to all County residents Stakeholders participation Obtain input from municipalities and other stakeholders

Background Financial Stability of Revenues Energy Costs Local Gov. Budgets Air Quality/ GHGs C&D Consumer Trends HHW Orphan Materials Collection Emerging Technologies INFLUENCING FACTORS SERVICES Landfill County Solid Waste System Education Citizen Approval Regulations Recycling Transfer Stations Composting 75 % Diversion Goal Private Facilities Municipal Role County s Statutory Role Development & Land Use County offers integrated solid waste programs and facilities Affected by wide range of market factors

Solid Waste Study Background Goals of Study Scope of Services Schedule

Goals of Study Analyze County s role in handling solid waste within the County and regional market Identify strengths and challenges Analyze operations and programs to identify potential improvements and cost savings

Goals of Study Evaluate potential structural alternatives to current methods of delivering services Provide information to guide future decisions Policies Programs Facilities

Solid Waste Study Background Goals of Study Scope of Services Schedule

Scope of Services Phase I Background Document Review Phase II Market Analysis Phase III Operations Review Phase IV Flow Analysis Phase V Financial Review Phase VI Legal and Political Review Phase VII Structural Review

Market Analysis Objectives: Develop trends in population and disposal quantities in Orange County Inventory Orange County and competing solid waste facilities Identify regional market for waste services Survey Central Florida tipping fees to identify prevailing tipping fees and compare with Orange County system

Operations Review Objectives: Review components of the County s waste system to analyze how they function together Identify other entities that provide similar services Identify services that are not met by other entities

Waste Flow Analysis Objectives: Identify the flow of waste material within the County Review opportunities to maximize/optimize Class I garbage flows to County s landfill Important element of study because tipping fees are tonnage dependent

Financial Review Objectives: Develop a system wide cost model to determine cost of services and facilities Analyze historical stability of tipping fees Evaluate whether future capital projects will impact tipping fee Use model to evaluate impacts of changes in tonnage and other variables

Legal & Political Review Objectives: Review Orange County s statutory and contractual responsibilities for providing solid waste services Identify potential opportunities and challenges to future strategic direction of the County s programs and facilities

Structural Review Objectives: Identify strengths and challenges for the Orange County solid waste system Identify structural alternatives for all or parts of the solid waste system Analyze advantages and disadvantages of identified alternatives Compare with current system, programs and facilities

Solid Waste Study Developed link for the study on the Orange County Website Centralized repository of information Easy access for the public and stakeholders Available next week www.ocfl.net/watergarbagerecycling/solidwaste Study.aspx

Solid Waste Study Background Goals of Study Scope of Services Schedule

Schedule 2012 March April May June S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 July August September October S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 30 Kickoff Meeting Mayors Group City Staff Board of County Comm. County Staff Technical Memo / Report

Schedule Mayors Group Meetings April 27, 2012 June 6, 2012 August 29, 2012 October 17, 2012

Discussion Questions on study Key issues for municipalities

Orange County Solid Waste Study Mayors Group Meeting April 27, 2012