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TASK FORCE
(SWAT FORCE)
Meeting No . 13
March 15, 1989
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by John Lucks at 5:07 P.M.
with the following members unable to attend : Antenen, Behrens,
Johannesen, Nelson, Pagorski , Saxe, Shales, Walker and Vetter .
Gary Miller and Brian Donovan were in attendance representing
City Staff.
Following a brief discussion, the minutes of Meeting No . 12
were approved after a motion was made by Jean Jederman and seconded
by Frank Killough .
Gary Miller distributed a package of handouts and briefly
discussed each . Relative to the handouts, the following areas
were highlighted:
- Promotional items such as bookmarkers, stickers,
community recycling drives, recycling item prepar-
ation, graphs and pamphlets.
- Two newspaper articles on plastic research and
subsidized recycling/garbage taxes.
- Magazine article involving states boosting markets.
- Conference on Solid Waste Research Directions on
4-18/19-89.
The group then reviewed the draft recommendations dated
3-01-89 on Recycling , Buy-back Centers and HAW. Incineration
Public Awareness and General Topics were then considered .
Changes were made and those comments are outlined on the revised
Position Paper Draft dated 3-15-89 (attached ) . The next meeting
will begin with an overall review of the Final Draft . The sched-
ule involves a presentation before the City Council on 4-26-89.
A separate mailing will be prepared for those unable to
attend this meeting which will stress the importance of the next
meeting (s ) prior to the City Council presentation. Staff will
prepare cost estimates per the handout sheet dated 3-15-89.
Anyone wishing to attend the Solid Waste Conference on 4-18/19-89
should contact the undersigned .
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, 1989
at 5:00 P.M. at the same location. The meeting ended at 6:25 P.M.
Respe i ully submitted,
Gary W. eller , Staff Coor.i = tor
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Position Paper
SWAT Force
I . Composting :
A. No truck loads of leaves to landfills as of 9-01-89.
B. No grass clippings to landfills as of 7-01-90.
C. Develop a long-term plan for handling all yard wastes.
D. Develop an interim site and a composting program to
handle leaves for the short-term.
E . Discuss a regional program and site( s) with Kane County
and near-by communities for a long-term solution.
F. Consider reclaiming the gravel mining operation areas
with compost material .
G. Consider contracting out for composting equipment and
services by June, 1990 to avoid capital cost expenditures.
H. Plan a Christmas tree chipping program for ' 89- ' 90.
I . Promote individual composting with aggressive education
( through EPB) and with a City demonstration site.
II . Garbage Collection:
A. Immediately implement an "awareness theme" whereby
citizens are informed (on their water bill ) what
garbage collection actually costs.
B. Implement a volume-related program whereby bags,
stickers or sized containers are provided to residents
for the taxes they presently pay and charge for addi-
tional units to serve as an incentive for recycling .
C . Compare Private vs . City collection through a
Request For Proposal (RFP) :
a. Garbage collection only .
b . Garbage collection with recycling .
III . Recycling :
A. Institute same-day recycling at curbside for alum-
inum/tin cans, glass containers and newspaper at a
minimum.
B . Prepare an RFP for contracting out and compare with the
cost for the expansion of City services:
a . Alternate No . 1 - Start with entire City.
b . Alternate No . 2 - Start with test section of City .
c . Alternate No. 3 - Include drop-off facilities at
large residential complexes and commercial sites .
C . City Hall to recycle and buy recyclable materials to
"close the loop" .
D. City to encourage businesses, schools, hospitals, etc .
to "close the loop" .
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March 15, 1989
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E. Promote commercial recycling by means of drop-off
sites through the RFP process .
F. Review and develop an enforcement policy to prohibit
random dumping by citizens.
G. Pass and enforce a scavenger ordinance against
stealing recyclables.
H. Apply for Grant Funds by 5-01-89 for recycling .
IV . Buy-Back Centers:
A. Support the concept of buy-back centers as an alter-
native in Elgin ( split vote against ) .
V . Household Hazardous Wastes:
A. Investigate solutions for disposal locations/ideas .
B. Develop a plan for proper handling and disposal .
C . Educate people by advertising and promoting places
where batteries/oil /tires/etc . can be taken.
VI . Alternatives :
A. Explore incinerator possibilities, with Kane County
leadership for funding/co-planning , with cooperative
multiple community involvement .
B. Encourage other communities to influence and urge Kane
County to assume the leadership role in a long-term
solution.
C. Consider Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) .
D. Consider Biomass and other technological systems .
VII . Public Awareness -- Develop an integrated plan and
schedule through :
A. Elgin Spirit articles.
B. Pamphlets.
C . Education through the school system.
D. Continued financial support for EPB.
E. Fact sheets.
VIII . General :
A. Establish a new panel to carry on after SWAT Force
recommendations are made to the City Council .
B. Consider staffing needs for a Solid Waste Coordinator
to apply for grants and implement various programs .
C. Encourage legislative help such as bottle bills,
battery deposits, tax on oil containers, etc . to
address solid waste handling problems.
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TASK FORCE
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Meeting No . 12
March 1 , 1989
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by John Lucks at 5:05 P.M.
with the following members unable to attend : Antenen, Behrens,
Nelson, Nore, Walker and Vetter . Gary Miller and Brian Donovan
were in attendance representing City Staff.
Following a brief discussion, the minutes of Meeting No . 11
were approved after a motion was made by Nate Steffen and seconded
by Jean Jederman.
Gary Miller distributed a package of handouts and briefly
discussed each . Relative to the handouts, the following areas
were highlighted :
eft - ICMA Newsletter article on recycling container
bar codes for rebates.
- S.B. 1616 -- Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act .
- American City and County articles on EPA action,
Newark recycling and public involvement .
The group then reviewed the draft recommendations dated
2-16-89 on Composting and Garbage Collection. Changes were made
and then Recycling , Buy-back Centers and HHW were reviewed .
Those comments are outlined on the revised Position Paper Draft
dated 3-01-89 (attached ) . The next meeting will begin with a
review of these three areas and proceed on with incineration.
The tentative schedule involves a presentation before the City
Council on 4-12-89 ( to be confirmed ) .
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, 1989
at 5:00 P.M. at the same location. The meeting ended at 6:40 P.M.
Respectful submitted ,
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Gary W. Mill r , Staff Coordinator
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SOLID WASTE ALTERNATIVES
TASK FORCE
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Meeting No . 11
February 16, 1989
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by John Lucks at 5:08 P.M.
with the following members unable to attend : Behrens, Clemens,
Killough, Macleod , McCarthy, Nelson, Pagorski and Vetter . Gary
Miller and Brian Donovan were in attendance representing City
Staff. Betty Reed attended as a concerned citizen.
Following a brief discussion, the minutes of Meeting No . 10
were approved after a motion was made by Doretta Williams and
seconded by Jim Walker .
Gary Miller distributed a package of handouts and briefly
discussed each . Relative to the handouts, the following areas
were highlighted:
- Kathy Woodman resignation.
- St. Joseph ' s Church offer of support.
- U of I Solid Waste Newsletter .
- Hanover Park Christmas Tree Recycling report .
- WSJ article (2-09-89) regarding plastic recycling .
- Five-Year Research Plan for Biofuels and Municipal
Waste Technology Program ( Booklet from R. Vetter ) .
The group then began a discussion relative to
recommendations on Composting and Garbage Collection. Those
comments are outlined on the revised Position Paper Draft dated
2-16-89 (attached ) . The next meeting will begin with a review of
these two areas and proceed on with Recycling .
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1 , 1989
at 5:00 P.M. at the same location. The meeting ended at 6:45
P.M.
Respectfully
submitted,
Gary W. Miller , Staff Coordinator
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Meeting No . 10
February 1 , 1989
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Gary Miller at 5: 10 P.M.
with the following members unable to attend : Behrens, Killough ,
Lucks, McCarthy , Moylan, Pearsaul , Saxe and Woodman. Gary
Miller , Brian Donovan and Jim Cook were in attendance
representing City Staff.
Following a brief discussion, the minutes of Meeting No . 9
were approved after a motion was made by Bob Schuman and seconded
by Al Pagorsk i .
Gary Miller distributed a package of handouts and briefly
discussed each . Relative to the handouts , the following areas
were highlighted :
- Kane County Ordinances 88-100, 88-101 and 88-102.
- Three newspaper articles .
- IARC Newsletter re: Markets .
- White goods capacitors which may contain PCB ' s .
Mr . Frank McCoy , General Manager for Elgin Wayne disposal ,
introduced Mr . Lee Adelman, Director of Recycling Projects for
Waste Management of Illinois (WMI ) , who made a presentation with
slides and exhibits . Basic information is listed below:
1 . Waste Management service_ 49 ,000 households for recycli „p
in this area and 700 ,000 households nationwide .
2. Items handled by WMI :
a . Aluminum and tin
b . 3 Glass colors
c . Newspaper (FSC paper )
d . Plastic - costly (Plastic is 30% by volume ,
7.2% by weight ) .
3. Curbside service by WMI :
a . One bin -- $5.00 ea . , harder to steal items .
b . Same day pick-up .
c . Paper = 70% of all recyclables collected .
d . Double the number of stops for recycling ,
i .e . , 1000-1200/day .
e. No co-mingling of glass now.
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f. 20 milk jug compactors on trucks -- looking
at shredding and grinding .
g . Utilized mentally challenged for separating and
label removal in Woodstock .
h . Commercial /corrugated cardboard .
i . Stress education at third grade level by WMI
at no-charge.
j . Letters/brochures/advance PR 3 or 4 weeks before
implementation/Newspaper/TV.
k . Promote closing the loop .
1 . 240,000,000 tires in Illinois.
m . X-mas trees (Naperville) grant $ ' s:
collected/chipped/gave away free.
n. No plate glass/no phone books.
o . Flatten/remove labels/take off glass bottle tops .
p . P.E. T . & base cup = 2 plastics.
Frank McCoy then discussed cost avoidance by recycling and
collecting garbage . Three methods can be used :
A. 3-Year agreement ( w/Sleepy Hollow) -- each person
is billed ( tax deductable ) by WMI .
B. City pays total and City collects from residents .
C. Pay for each bag and 1 bin.
Relative to Garbage Collection:
A. WMI will buy equipment .
B. WMI will take employees subject to :
a. DOT physical .
b . Drug screening .
An "Economically Viable" clause is in their contracts. An
"Exclusive Market " for sale is covered by WMI (glass , alumimum ,
newspaper ( local paper ) , tin, plastics ) .
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday , February 16,
1989 at 5:00 P.M. at the same location. The meeting ended at
7:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Gary W. Miller , Staff Coordinator
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TASK FORCE
(SWAT FORCE)
Meeting No . 9
January 18, 1989
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Gary Miller at 5:07 P.M.
with the following members unable to attend : Antenen, Behrens ,
Clemens , Killough , Lucks, Nelson, Steffen, Walker and Woodman.
Gary Miller and Brian Donovan were in attendance representing
City Staff.
Gary Miller distributed a package of handouts and briefly
discussed each . Relative to the handouts, the following areas
were highlighted :
- 15a landfill tipping fee increase effective 1-01-89.
- An average of 4 ,300 C .Y . of leaves per year , resulting
elk in roughly 2 acres of land for composting .
- The ENR Fourth Grant Cycle Proposal is due 2-28-89 .
However , the Fifth Grant Cycle would allow Elgin to
request $50,000 later in June. Therefore, we will
not apply until the Fifth Grant Cycle in June.
Jill Zwick , former State Representative, was present to
discuss possible assistance in receiving funds from Kane County
per legislation approximately four years ago in Springfield . She
outlined a multiple year plan for programs to be funded by the
Solid Waste Management Act :
1 . ENR Grant Program for recycling .
2. U of I (Chicago Campus) for a research facility .
3. Business exchange network (plastic by-products used
by others, as an example ) .
A copy of Ordinance No . 88-100 establishing a Kane County
Solid Waste Disposal fee was supplied by Mrs. Zwick . She
indicated Kane County apparently has $1 .4 million from that
sur-charge fee to date. The funds are co-mingled by the County
with funds from the Settler ' s Hill lease.
Members of the SWAT Force suggested that the applicable
legislation (Public Act 84-1319, 1986) be reviewed , along with
amendments. Thereafter , consideration should be given to
rapproach the County for financial help from the surcharge
account .
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Two nearby plants (Madison and Waukesha ) were visited on
Tuesday , January 17 , 1989. The following individuals
participated :
1 . Lee Clemens 7. Marlene Shales
2 . John Lucks 8 . Nate Steffen
3 . Mark Macleod 9. Richard Vetter
4 . Sue Moylan 10. Gary Miller
5. Pat Pearsaul 11 . Brian Donovan •
6. Bob Schuman
"Wrong Way" Miller briefly outlined basic information from
the site tour to Madison and Waukesha:
L�s��15gn:
- The RDF Shredding Facility in 1971 was one of the
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first in the U.S.
- The end product (RDF) is trucked about five miles to a
Madison Gas 8: Electric (MGE) power generating facility . 411,
- MGE burns 15% RDF and 85% coal .
- The RDF has a value of 7,000-8,400 BTU/lb . (coal =
11 ,000 BTU/lb . ) .
- The Madison Recycling Program began in 1968 , with new
products having been added on a regular basis.
• - It was estimated they have diverted 1 .5 million C .Y.
from their landfills since 1968 .
- 447. of all they collect is recycled .
- They operate 4 collection services in-house:
1 . Garbage and paper .
2. White goods.
3. Brush and yard wastes.
4 . Leaves .
- Shredding begins at 11 P.M. to take advantage of lower
electric costs .
- The facility is subsidized $250,000 per year , but there
are landfill savings ( they operate below break-even) .
- Details may be reviewed in the two hand-out reports .
- The facility has been operational since 1971 for mass
reduction ( 10: 1 by volume) with the ash hauled to a
landfill . .011
- The facility cost $2 million with $5 added fnr
waste-heat recovery control . (Cost today estimated at
$11 million. )
- The population of Waukc.,ha is 51 ,000 plus outside
- They burn 100 tons/day , 7 days a week .
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- The cost to burn 10,000 tons/year is about the same as the
landfilling cost .
- The City owns the facility and residents and lite commercial
uses tip for free.
- Outsiders pay $20/ton ( $6/C.Y. ) , while the landfill cost is
$25/ton.
- They remove engine parts, pipes, large white goods, etc .
- The County is in the process of taking over the site so as to
expand to 600 tons/day ($75 million) and thus avoid "NIMBY" .
- They produce steam and transmit at 400 PSI to an adjacent
sewage treatment facility and 2.5 miles to a private user
(who takes 20'/, of what they need ) .
- Fly ash is mixed with bottom ash , tested and hauled to a
landfill . Fly ash alone does not meet standards, however .
Written comments relative to the Position Paper
Recommendations have been received from the following :
1 . Steve Byers 8. Gil Nore
2. Lee Clemens 9. Pat Pearsaul
3. Jean Jederman 10. Larry Saxe
4 . Tom Johannesen 11 . Marlene Shales
5. John Lucks 12. Bob Schuman
6. Rick McCarthy 13. Doretta Williams
7. Sue Moylan
The "red draft" position paper dated 1-18-89 is to be
reviewed and comments to be considered at the next meeting .
Last of all , it was suggested and mutually agreed by those
present to invite the major private scavenger firms to the next
meeting . The purpose will be to get a feel for the services
which can be provided .
• The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1 ,
1989 at 5:00 P.M. at the same location. The meeting ended at
6:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted ,
Gary W. Miller , Staff Coordinator
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SOLID WASTE ALTERNATIVES
TASK FORCE
(SWAT FORCE)
Meeting No . 8 •
January 4, 1989
5:00 P.M.
MINUIES
The meeting was called to order by John Lucks at 5:06 P.M.
with the follouirrq members unable to attend : Antenen, Behrens,
Jederman, Nelsoir, tlalker and Saxe. Gary Miller and Brian Donovan,
Budget Supervisor , were in attendance representing City Staff .
It was noted that Frank Pratt has resigned from the Task Force
due to a career opportunity in another community.
Following a brief discussion, the minutes of Meeting No . 7
were approved after a motion was made by Lee Clemens and seconded
by Sue Moylan.
Gary Miller distributed a package of handouts and briefly
discussed each . Mr . Craig Zimmerman, Biology Professor at Aurora
University , had contacted the City on behalf of Kane County . He
is gathering solid waste data and met with Gary Miller on
12-14-88.
Mr . Michael Thom, Executive Director of the Greater Chicago
Recycling Indrrstr , Council , began his presentation by stating the
Council was formed due to the fact that less than two percent of
Chicago ' s waste is being recycled . The objective of the group is
to promote recycling through public education by using media
outlets such as newspapers ( editorial support ) , radio and TV, as
well as promotional materials such as brochures, banners, bumper
stickers, fridge magnets, buttons, and paper bag starter kits .
He suggested letters to inform people and spell out the
benefits of recycling . He mentioned municipal newsletters and
billing messages as a means of explaining the recycling program.
He also suggested pre-program surveys (door hangers ) prior
to beginning recycling programs for feedback on questions such
as:
A. What recycling do you do on your own?
B. Are you willing to participate?
C. What materials should be included?
D. What containers would you prefer?
E . Will you pay?
Another goal is to change behavior patterns of the community
through school curriculum progr . library reading programs and
coloring books.
SWAT FORCE
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The Council was involved with the last "Taste of Chicago"
event and suggested recycling be promoted at local events in each
community. He indicated the week of April 23, 1989 is Recycling
Week .
John asked if any voluntary recycling programs worked . Mike
said not well unless there is an incentive. He suggested that
residential and commercial sources be considered to break even.
He also mentioned diversion credits , whereby tipping fees plus a
percent for operating costs are paid back .
The tentative plan for an incinerator facility(s ) tour was
outlined . Two nearby plants (Madison and Waukesha) will be
visited on Tuesday , January 17, 1989. Details will be forwarded
to the following individuals who indicated they would go :
1 . Lee Clemens 6. Bob Schuman
2 . John Lucks 7. Marlene Shales
3. Mark Macleod 8. Nate Steffen
4 . Sue Moylan 9. Doretta Williams
5. Pat Pearsaul (meet there) 10. Richard Vetter (meet there )
Written comments relative to the Position Paper
Recommendations have been received from the following :
1 . Lee Clemens 6. Sue Moylan
2. Jean Jederman 7. Pat Pearsaul
3. Tom Johannesen 8. Larry Saxe
4 . John Lucks 9. Bob Schuman
5 . Rick McCarthy 10. Doretta Williams
Members present each verbally outlined their thoughts as to
the key elements of an eventual Task Force Recommendation. Those
comments, coupled with the written notes, will be used to prepare
an outline for later discussion.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 18,
1989 at 5:00 P .M. at the same location. The meeting ended at
7:20 P .M.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Gary W. Miller , Staff Coordinator
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TASK FORCE
(SWAT FORCE)
Meeting No . 7
December 7, 1988
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by John Lucks at 5:05 P.M.
with the following members unable to attend : Behrens , Byers ,
Killough , Moylan, Nelson, Pagorski , Shales , Walker , Vetter and
Macleod . Gary Miller was in attendance representing City Staff .
It was noted that Mark Macleod had been appointed to the Task
Force by City Council action.
Following a brief discussion, the minutes of Meeting No . 6
were approved after a motion was made by Tom Johannesen and
seconded by Gil Nore.
Gary Miller distributed a package of handouts and briefly
discussed each . He also passed around photos from the NSWMA
Composting Workshop at Champaign-Urbana. It was noted Jim Ford
at NIPC had forwarded a data collection booklet for Needs
Assessment for use by the Task Force.
Mr . Craig Zimmerman, Biology Professor at Aurora University,
has contacted the City on behalf of Kane County. He is gathering
solid waste data and will meet with Gary on 12-14-88.
Marti Jernberg , Executive Coordinator for EPB, was present
to outline the highlights of the IARC Conference. Marti
distributed a report sheet which listed all the sessions which
she attended . She also explained an EPB Grant Application for
$17,500 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community
Affairs. Portions of those funds ($7,000 ) could be used for
support and publicity for any recycling efforts recommended by
the SWAT Force and implemented by the City.
Those in attendance agreed to plan for a visit to an
incinerator on 1-10-89. The "snow date" will be 1-17-89. Gary
will make arrangements and advise those interested at a later
date. Gary will check on a Barrington incinerator which was
mentioned by Pat Pearsaul .
Gary will prepare a leaf collection report for 1988 and make
same available to the SWAT Force relative to leaf composting
volumes and acreage required . John Lucks stressed the oeed for
everyone to read their materials and begin submitting ideas to
him or Gary such that a draft recommendation may be prepared .
SWAT FORCE
Minutes, Meeting No. 7
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The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday , January 4 , 1989
at 5:00 P.M. at the same location. The meeting ended at 6: 10
P.M.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Gary W. Mil er , Staff Coordinat-r
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TASK FORCE
(SWAT FORCE)
Meeting No . 6
November 23, 1988
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by John Lucks at 5:00 P.M.
with the following members unable to attend : Behrens, Clemens,
Killough , Nelson, Nore, Pagorski , Pratt and Woodman. Gary Miller
was in attendance representing City Staff.
Following a brief discussion, the minutes of Meeting No . 5
were approved after a motion was made by Doretta Williams and
seconded by Jim Walker .
Gary Miller distributed a package of handouts which
included the following :
1 . Two cartoons on leaves and solid waste.
2. IEPA Permit Notice.
3. DuKane Valley Council Recycling Survey .
4. Public Works article on recycling igloos.
5. Journal of Resource Management and Technology .
Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) were discussed . Three
alternatives may be considered :
1 . On-going collection as done in
Arlington, Virginia.
2. Twice a year collection as done in
Alexandria, Virginia.
3. Public awareness and disposal suggestions
for items such as batteries, oil , paint etc .
Comments on the four workshops attended by various SWAT
members are outlined below:
1 . 11-04-88: Stanton Recycling Forum - Attended by (Miller ) .
The four elements of recycling were listed as marketing ,
processing , collection and education, in that order , when
planning a program. Videos were utilized in Oak Park and
Barrington ( free by Harper College) . Chicago is using a Scarab
machine ($180,000) for composting material to a consistent
specification. A Wildcat composting machine and recycling
equipment was on display .
2. 11-10-88: NSWMA Composting Workshop - Attended by McCarthy
and (Miller ) .
SWAT FORCE
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126 Persons attended in Champaign and heard the IEPA Land
Division discuss SB-1616 which becomes law on 9-01-89 restricting
loads consisting primarily of leaves from landfills. The
definition of "primarily" was not defined. SB-1599 restricts
landscape waste from landfills on 7-01-90. A speaker from New
Jersey suggested 3,000 C.Y . of leaves per acre for composting .
The U of I is doing research on insects (slugs, crickets,
beetles) which eat the starch in plastic bags. Towns in
Minnesota utilize volume based fees to help encourage recycling .
Residents pay for 30, 60 or 90 gallon containers. Composting
results in a volume reduction of 6: 1 , while grass is 4 : 1 . Urbana
spent $4,800/ton during a HHW collection program. They sell
bio-degradable bags to residents for 49a each . The Athey
force-feed loader ($90,000) can be used for composting , as well
as picking up snow, leaves and gravel .
Rick McCarthy listed the three levels of windrow composting :
1 . Primary - Pile and " leave" it .
2. Mid-level - Turn it over with end-loader .
3. High-tech - Climate control/forced aeration/
composting machine.
Rick suggested that relative to recycling or composting
programs, markets cannot be relied upon to pay for the efforts
required . He also felt the SWAT Force and others should push for
positive legislation ( i .e. bottle bills or use of plastics) vs .
negatives such as rules and fines.
3. 11-16-88: DuKane Valley Council - Attended by (Miller ) .
It is estimated by ENR that each household generates 350
lbs . of leaves and 750 lbs . of grass each year . IEPA siting
permits will be required as of 1-01-89. No grants have been
requested from Kane County. Kane County expects to collect $1
million/year from .the 45a surcharge.
4. 11-17/18-88: IARC Recycling Conference - Attended by
Jederman, Williams, Woodman and ( Jernberg ) .
A. Jean collected information on equipment , education,
markets and recycling , which was given to Gary.
B. Doretta indicated she would type her notes. She
mentioned various curbside vehicles; plastic which is 7% by
weight , but 25% by volume; Eagle Brook Plastics which produces
plastic wood ; milk jugs ( 1 resin) and P.E.T. (pop bottles) (2
resins ) ; a grant program for plastics; styrofoam not recyclable .
SWAT FORCE
Minutes, Meeting No. 6
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C. Kathy noted education in schools, DuPage County being at
the forefront , recycling ordinances and theft of aluminum as
being "key" issues relative to public relations.
Information on pending House and Senate Bills was
distributed on 10-05-88 at SWAT Meeting #3.
Richard Vetter will be visiting a separation process in Iowa
next week whereby paper/cardboard is converted into pellets to be
burned in boilers. He will report back on the pellet program and
also a Belgium anarobic process plant in Portland , Oregon.
John Lucks suggested that SWAT members jot down ideas or
concerns and submit same such that we can begin to formulate a
draft recommendation. Those present agreed to meet in two weeks
( 12-07-88) and again on 1-04-89. Ideas from members on any issue
should be submitted by 1-04-89. We will begin to concentrate on
• incineration as the process continues.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7,
1988 at 5:00 P.M. at the same location. The meeting ended at
6:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted ,
4":-'6"47
Gary W. Mi ler , Staff Coordinator
GWM:mg
MDM0018
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SOLID WASTE ALTERNATIVES
TASK FORCE
(SWAT FORCE)
Meeting No . 5
November 2, 1988
5:00 P.M.
OINUIES
The meeting was called to order by Gary Miller at 5: 10 P.M.
with the following members unable to attend : Antenen, Behrens,
Johannesen, Lucks, Moylan, Nelson, Pearsaul , Pratt , Walker ,
Williams and Woodman. Mr . Richard Vetter was introduced as a new
member . Gary Miller was in attendance representing City Staff .
Mr . Jim Kirkland and Mark Macleod were also present .
Following a brief discussion, the minutes of Meeting No . 4
were approved after a motion was made by Al Pagorski and seconded
by Lee Clemens.
Gary Miller distributed a package of handouts to be
discussed later during the meeting . Pictures taken by Frank
Pratt were passed around the table. Those pictures were taken
during the tour of the Woodstock Recycling Program, Processing
Center and Recycling Center .
Mr . Gary Mielke from the Illinois Department of ENR was
introduced as the manager of the Recycling Office of Solid Waste.
Mr . Mielke noted grants up to $50,000 would be available early in
1989, mid-year 1989 and early 1990. He indicated funding would
also be available for incineration, but limited to preparatory
work due to the magnitude of funding for such facilities.
He mentioned that ENR is encouraging uses for plastic and
recycled paper . Landfill gas recovery, recycling centers and
processing centers are also important issues.
Slides on waste stream analysis indicated ' 84- ' 86
percentages by weight . Paper makes up 377.., while yard wastes are
18% of the total .
There are presently 25 curbside programs in Illinois . To be
successful , 70% voluntary participation is necessary. Mr . Mielke
stressed convenience through the use of containers and weekly
pick-up . Promotion and educational costs amount to 50cr per
household. He showed slides of programs from Naperville, Glen
Ellyn, Oak Lawn, Barrington and Champaign.
Promotion, containers, collection and processing result in a
net cost of 50¢ to $1 .50 per house per month . Revenues do not
cover costs.
SWAT FORCE
Minutes, Meeting No. 3
Page 2
Because paper and yard wastes make up a high percentage of
the waste stream, it is logical to pursue recycling programs in
those areas. Yard waste diversion will have a greater impact .
Therefore, grant money will be available for composting equipment
(for turning leaves) as an example. ENR will have mass mail
pamphlets available for municipalities.
Mr . Meilke suggested that multi-family apartment programs be
considered . He mentioned the placement of recycling containers
at dumpster locations. He encouraged the commercial sector to
use compactors and bailers and for bars/restaurants to handle
••
glass bottles .
He encouraged City Hall to recycle paper and to use recycled
materials to set a good example. This action will help create
the demand and thus "close the loop" .
Other areas which were briefly mentioned and discussed are
as follows:
1 . A bottle bill (anti-littering ) was vetoed in the
mid-70 ' s, but perhaps will again be considered in
Springfield .
2. Coding for the 7 types of plastic has been pursued by
the plastics industry to help separation.
3. Higher postal rates were mentioned as a means of reduc-
ing junk mail .
4 . Champaign and ENR are working on a pilot program to test
the decomposition of biodegradable bags.
S. Recycling compliments incineration in that wet grass ,
plastics , metals and glass are eliminated , but so is paper .
6 . Answers on tires and batteries are still being researched .
Handout sheets included the notice on an information
repository for the RI/FS on the Tri-County Landfill . A Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW) chart was included, along with two papers
from Alexandria, Virginia and Arlington, Virginia. This material
should be discussed at the_ogit_mgeiting_ip_thrggeks_(go
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The following four workshop programs are scheduled prior to
the next SWAT Force meeting :
A. 11-04-88: Stanton - Recycling Forum.
B. 11-10-88: NSWWA - Illinois Chapter Composting
Workshop.
C. 11-16-88: DuKane Valley Council - Practical Aspects
of Recycling .
D. 11-17/18-88: IARC - Recycling Conference.
SWAT FARCE
Minutes, Meeting No. 3
Page 3 •
The Illinois Association of Recycling Centers ( IARC) 1988
Conference is scheduled for November 17 and 18, 1988 in
Naperville. John Lucks plans to attend both days. Doretta
Williams will attend Thursday while Jean Jederman and Kathy
Woodman will attend Friday . Gary has made the necessary
arrangements .
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1400_ ±_5 44_PA:_sf_fbg_54mg_lgc4. ign• The meeting ended at
6:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Gary W. Miller , Staff Coordinator
GWM:mg
MDM0015
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SOLID WASTE ALTERNATIVES
TASK FORCE
(SWAT FORCE)
Meeting No . 4
October 19, 1988
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by John Lucks at 5:05 P.M.
with the following members unable to attend : Antenen, Behrens,
Clemens, Killough , McCarthy and Nelson. Mr . Richard Vetter has
been appointed to fill the vacancy created by Mr . Traeger who had
to withdraw. Gary Miller was in attendance representing City
Staff.
Following a brief discussion, the minutes of Meeting No . 3
were approved after a motion was made by Pat Pearsaul and
seconded by Jim Williams.
Gary Miller distributed a package of handouts to be
discussed during the meeting . Mr . Mark MacLeod was introduced as
the Staff Coordinator in Schaumburg for a committee on recycling.
Mark has moved to Elgin and has expressed an interest in serving
on the SWAT Force, which will be pursued through the City
Manager .
Highlights of the dedication ceremonies at Settler ' s Hill
Sanitary Landfill on October 13, 1988 were outlined . Sue
Moylan, Marlene Shales, Kathy Woodman, and Larry Saxe attended .
Those highlights are summarized below:
- Kane County owns the 397 acre site.
- Kane County Forest Preserve and Waste Management , Inc .
(WMI ) worked eight years to plan and build a multi-use
recreational area .
- The landfill opened in 1968 and WMI began management in
1980.
- Recreational facilities to be phased over 10-15 year
period .
- Landfill is 25%. filled .
- State-of-the-art monitoring lab ($25 million) with
55,600 S.F. , expandable to 100,000 S.F.
- The new lab tests ground water and limited surface water .
- 20,000 groundwater tests per year now; to triple in
5 years.
- Robatics technology implemented to operate 24 hours a day ,
seven days a week .
- 5,000 groundwater well .- '00 WMI landfills) now sampled
4 times per year .
SWAT FORCE
Minutes, Meeting No . 4
Page 2
- Equipment sensitive to one part per billion.
- Methane gas converted to electricity to run new lab and
power 7,500 Geneva homes (2.5 million cubic feet per day
yields 4 .3 mega-watts) .
- $7.2 million generating plant with power over next 20 years.
- 42 wells (80 feet deep max . ) with 3 miles of gas pipeline.
- 27 holes of golf designed by David Gill .
Al Pagorski stated that in 3 years SDE will produce methane
gas from sludge. John Lucks reported that McHenry County had
rejected 5 landfill sites and 24 new sites. were being
investigated .
The following persons attended a field trip to Woodstock to
inspect Curbside Recycling , a Recycling Center and a Composting
Operation on Wednesday morning , October 19, 1988:
1 . Lowell Antenen
2. Steve Byers
3 . John Lucks
4. Gil Nore
5. Frank Pratt
6. Bob Schuman
7. Nate Steffen
8. Doretta Williams
9. Gary Miller
10. Frank McCoy - WMI
Mr . Frank McCoy of Elgin-Wayne Disposal served as a guide
for the trip . Steve and Frank had cameras and Gary provided a
set of questions to be used for comparison purposes.
The following notes summarize the information which was
gathered during the site visits:
A. WQQd5iQCk_cULb5idg_BegYgiin9_ELQQL4M:
Cans, glass and paper are collected once a week with
regular garbage pick-ups.
- One plastic container is placed at the curb .
- One truck with one employee picks up roughly 700 homes
per day , or a total of 3,500 homes per week .
80% participation yields 12-14% reduction in waste
stream ( 1 .2 million pounds of material per year ) .
- Paper is sold to Perma-Cell in South Elgin for
insulation.
Woodstock residents were paying $10/month for garbage
pick-ups.
Residents now pay $1 . 11 per bag which must be used ,
thus creating the incentive to use the single container
for recycling.
SWAT FORCE
Minutes, Meeting No . 4
Page 3
• - Residents do the "Woodstock Stomp" to maximize the use
of their bags.
- 25 cents per bag goes for recycling operation, as does
the revenue from the sale of the collected materials.
Promotion was done by direct mail .
Mentally challenged individuals from the Pioneer Center
perform the sorting at the processing center operated
by Tom Scolero of McHenry-Woodstock Disposal (WMI ) .
- A monthly report for the operation will be mailed rela-
tive to volumes , weights and costs.
B. DEQR=Off_C D±er :
- The center accepts newspaper , glass, cans, magazines,
cardboard , office paper and oil .
- Open 4 days a week 8 A.M. - 1 P.M.
- Paid help now includes 1 full-time manager and 2 part-
time persons, with volunteers.
- 2 months in operation following the publics exposure
to the McHenry County Defenders for 18 years.
- Concerned with environmental ethic and the education
factor .
Buy-back rates:
newspaper 14/lb .
glass 2¢/lb .
crushed cans 484/lb .
non-crushed cans 46¢/lb .
- Pay out $1 ,200-$1 ,500 per week , mostly for aluminum.
- Glass crusher consisted of plastic container , sledge
hammer and a cardboard shield .
C. Comeoating_Qgeration:
- Woodstock provides a site where grass and leaves may
be dropped off.
- Apparently no formal composting "operation" has been
implemented .
The Illinois Association of Recycling Centers 1988
Conference is scheduled for November 17 and 18, 1988 in
Naperville. John Lucks plans to attend both days. Jean Jederman
and Doretta Williams will try to attend Thursday P.M. Kathy
Woodman and Jean will attend Friday. Gary will be out of town,
but will make necessary arrangements.
SWAT FORCE
Minutes , Meeting No . 4
Page 4
The University of Wisconsin - Madison is offering a two-day
course on Implementing a Solid Waste Recycling Program on
November 16-17, 1988. Rich McCarthy phoned and reaffirmed a
willingness to attend . Gary will coordinate the arrangements
following consent by the SWAT Force.
Three sheets of questions were distributed for future site
visits. Kathy Woodman submitted specific questions to be added .
Additional suggestions will be appreciated .
Meeting No . 9 on December 28th was scratched from the list
of Future Meeting Topics at the suggestion of Sue Moylan. Tom
Johannesen questioned the disposal of household waste, which will
be a topic of discussion at the next meeting . Gary Mielke, ENR
Manager for the State Recycling Office of Solid Waste, has been
contacted to make a presentation on November 2 , 1988.
Contracting out garbage pick up in Elgin was briefly mentioned as
a topic for future discussion .
Al Pagorski expressed a feeling of uncertainty making
recommendations to the City Council involving dollar decisions.
It was clarified that relative to contracting out work , Requests
For Proposals would not be sent out by the SWAT Force, but rather
a recommendation perhaps that the City Council consider
authorizing such action.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 2,
1988 at 5:00 P.M. The meeting ended at 6:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary W. Miller , Staff Coordinator
GWM:mg
MDM0013
SLIDWASTTF
( SOLID WASTE ALTERNATIVES
TASK FORCE
(SWAT FORCE)
Meeting No . 7
December 7, 1988
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by John Lucks at 5:05 P.M.
with the following members unable to attend: Behrens, Byers,
Killough , Moylan, Nelson, Pagorski , Shales, Walker , Vetter and
Macleod. Gary Miller was in attendance representing City Staff.
It was noted that Mark Macleod had been appointed to the Task
Force by City Council action.
Following a brief discussion, the minutes of Meeting No. 6
' were approved after a motion was made by Tom Johannesen and
seconded by Gil Nore.
Gary Miller distributed a package of handouts and briefly
discussed each . He also passed around photos from the NSWMA
Composting Workshop at Champaign-Urbana. It was noted Jim Ford
at NIPC had forwarded a data collection booklet for Needs
Assessment for use by the Task Force.
Mr . Craig Zimmerman, Biology Professor at Aurora University,
has contacted the City on behalf of Kane County. He is gathering
solid waste data and will meet with Gary on 12-14-88.
Marti Jernberg , Executive Coordinator for EPB, was present
to outline the highlights of the IARC Conference. Marti
distributed a report sheet which listed all the sessions which
she attended . She also explained an EPB Grant Application for
$17,500 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community
Affairs. Portions of those funds ($7,000) could be used for
support and publicity for any recycling efforts recommended by
the SWAT Force and implemented by the City.
Those in attendance agreed to plan for a visit to an
incinerator on 1-10-89. The "snow date" will be 1-17-89. Gary
will make arrangements and advise those interested at a later
date. Gary will check on a Barrington incinerator which was
mentioned by Pat Pearsaul .
Gary will prepare a leaf collection report for 1988 and make
same available to the SWAT Force relative to leaf composting
volumes and acreage required. John Lucks stressed the need for
everyone to read their materials and begin submitting ideas to
him or Gary such that a draft recommendation may be prepared .
•
•
SWAT FORCE
Minutes, Meeting No. 7
A Page 2
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 4 , 1989
at 5:00 P.M. at the same location. The meeting ended at 6: 10
P.M.
• Respectfully submitted ,
Gary W. Mil er , Staff Coordinat r
GWM:mg
MDM0021
SLIDWASTTF
•
. 1 IARC ANNUAL CONFERENCE REPORT
SESSIONS ATTENDED
General Session (Thursday) : Regional Planning for
Recycling
William Abolt - NW Municipal Conference
Steve Dunn - DuPage County
Tim Harrington - City of Chicago
Jim Pendowski - Champaign County
Joe Schwartz - Central States Education Center
Kevin Standbridge - Will County
Legislative Review
Steve Apotheker - Community Recycling, Champaign
Dave Buckner - IDENR
Kevin Greene - Citizens for a Better Environment
Michael Mechvatal - IEPA
Starting Out: Options
George Brabec - North Shore Ecology Center
Charles Lewis - Woodridge Recycling Center
Dave Kozlowski - McHenry Co. Defenders
Recycling in a Crowd
Marcia Schoonaert - NARC
Michael Thom - Greater Chicago Recycling Industry Council
Expanding Recycling to the Commercial Sector
Mike Finn - Recycling Services
Jim Smith - Amoco
General Session (Friday) : Focus on Education
Richard Ammentorp - Schaumburg School District
Bill Borden - DuPage Environmental Awareness Center
Pat Dieckhoff - McHenry County Schools
Lissa Radke - Community Recycling Center, Champaign
Marcia Schoonaert - NARC
Dennis Shapiro - Godfrey Group
Recycling Ordinances: Zoning, Procurement, Scavenging
Lee Botts - City of Chicago
Pete Matuskis - City of Barrington
Recycling Education in the Schools
Richard Ammentorp - Schaumburg School Dist.
Pat Dieckhoff - McHenry County Schools
Printed on recycled paper
SOLID WASTE ALTERNATIVES
TASK FORCE
(SWAT FORCE)
Meeting No . 7
December 7, 1988
5:00 P.M.
AGENDA
I . Approval of Minutes for Meeting No . 6.
II . Distribute Handout Literature.
III . Marti Jernberg (EPB) Summary on IARC Recycling
Conference.
IV. Highlights of Specifications for Contracting Out
Garbage Pick-up .
V. Dates for Incinerator Site Visit.
GWM:mg
MDM0019
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Staff Reporter ofiHE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Procter&Gam e .is oo ung int6F�
fill pouches for household liquids such as
fabric softener as a way to reduce the bur-
geoning garbage crisis in the U.S.
Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble is
reluctant to discuss its plans. While a
spokesman confirms that the company is
researching the idea with the public, he
quickly adds that no market testing is
planned, and he questions whether the
American consumer would accept the in-
convenience of a refill pouch for the sake
of reducing garbage.
However,Procter&Gamble is already
marketing the pouch for its Lenor brand
fabric softener in several European coun-
tries, including West Germany, Austria
and Italy, with advertising stressing the
pouch's environmental advantages. More-
over,Edward A.Fox, the company's asso-
ciate director of corporate packaging, re-
cently told Inform Inc.,a New York-based
environmental group, that a number of
other Procter& Gamble products, includ-
ing detergent and household cleaners,
could easily adapt the refill pouch.
The concept simply calls for the con-
sumer to buy a small plastic packet of liq-
uid concentrate, which is then mixed with
water in the large plastic bottle that the
product originally came in. The refill
pouch contains about 85%less plastic than
the bottle.Both are made out of polyethyl-
ene. Another advantage of the pouch is
that it would free up valuable supermarket
space.
The refill pouch isn't the only method of
waste reduction that Procter&Gamble is
working on. The company recently an-
nounced that early next year it will test
market its Spic&Span liquid detergent in
recycled plastic bottles. The plastic, poly-
ethylene terephthalate or PET,will be re-
cycled from plastic soft-drink bottles.
If widely adopted by consumer-products
firms, such a refill concept could have an
"enormous"impact on the nation's munic-
ipal trash output of 340,000 tons a day,says
David Sokol, president of Ogden Corp.'s
Ogden Martin subsidiary, which builds
waste-to-energy plants and is also involved
in recycling.
Cost rising again to dump ggarbage
ga
- . . . .
By Paul M. Krawzak raising its landfill rates in Octo- the same fees as Greene Valley
Copley News Service ber. and Mallard Lake, two landfills in
Current estimates project Set- DuPage County. Other landfills in
GENEVA — The cost of dump- tier's Hill will fill up by about the area charge even more, ac-
ing garbage in the Kane County- 2010, which gives Kane County's cording to Elfstrom, the county's '
owned landfill is rising again. landfill a longer life expectancy solid waste coordinator.
The Kane County Board's than those in other counties sur- •
Kane County last•
Development Committee has rounding Chicago, officials have raised Co dfill fees officials Juawlast
•
raised the rates at Settler's Hill said, they tacked a 45-cent surcharge
landfill east of Geneva to prevent Settler's Hill is operated by onto each yard dumped ie
the dump from being overrun with Waste Management of Illinois Inc. ter's Hill.cubicAe time,garbage• Effective Dec. 15, the charge SeStrom said the surcharge would
Elf-
Board member Philip B. Elf- for dumping one "loose" cubic raise landfill fees to the level would
strom, R-Batavia, told the corn- yard of refuse will rise from sc96 other .
of
mittee Tuesday that if the rates to 15.40. The charge for a cubic
fall below those charged by other yard of "compacted" garbage will Proceeds from the dumping
area landfills the Kane landfill go from $5.60 to $6.40, and the fee fees are deposited in the county's
will attract more trash and fill up for "hard to handle" refuse will landfill enterprise fund. The
faster. increase from $9 to$11. fund's revenues are used for solid
Elfstrom said the increase was • When these increases take ef- waste planning and economic
prompted by DuPage County's fect, Settler's Hill will be charging development projects.
Woodstock Extends Curbside
Recyc'.ng Program, Crystal municipal recycling program in the nation."
Lake To Start Next Year The Dost of the bags will increase 10c in price
next year to$1.22 each due to an increase in •
service charges,the newly imposed landfill
The Woodstock City Council has voted to tipping fees, and a 40 increase in the cost of the
continue the city's curbside recycling and bag. The cost of disposal would have risen by
pay-by-the-bag garbage pickup service for about 8%anyway if the city had returned to the
another year. The unique program was started on monthly fee program, Anderson pointed out.
January 1, 1988,for a one-year trial period to Under the Woodstock program,those
encourage residents to recycle, and reduce the families that generate more garbage pay more,
amount of waste going into area landfills. while those who recycle and avoid buying
Under the program, homeowners pay for wasteful packaging etc. save money. "It's
garbage pickup through purchase of special bags inherently fair because you pay for what you
instead of through monthly bills. The cost of the throw away,"said Dave Danielson,Assistant City
bags also covers the cost of the curbside Manager.
recycling program. At the same time,the Crystal Lake City
After reviewing the results of the first several Council gave the green light to go ahead with
months participation in the program, Woodstock y%
plans to initiate a curbside recycling program in
City Manager Dennis Anderson called it a Crystal Lake. City officials had spent several
"resounding success"and recommended that it months looking at various recycling options.They
be extended for another year. finally agreed upon a plan, and expect to have a
According to Anderson, more than 1.2 curbside program in place by next summer.
million pounds of materials will be collected Because Crystal Lake does not franchise
through the curbside recycling program this year. garbage service for residents,the City will have to
Approximately 88%of Woodstock households contract for curbside recycling pickup,or provide
_ —-- --.-
pa � ipafemthr recycliry„prog[am.�v�ll the the service through the City Public Works Dept.
average number of garbage bags placed out for No changes in regular garbage pickup service,
collection each week is 1.53. Anderson which each homeowner contracts for directly with
estimates the break even number to be 2 bags one of several private waste disposal firms,is
per week. expected with the new program.
Based on this data,Anderson concluded Crystal Lake residents will not be asked to
that most households are paying less for garbage • pay for the curbside recycling program. A portion
service than they paid under the previous of the cost of the special pickup will be off-set by
program of up to four bags a week, and that the an increase in licensing fees charged to garbage
level of participation in the curbside recycling haulers that do business in the city. The
program"...have exceeded everyone's remainder will come from sale of the materials that
expectations as well as,to our knowledge, any are collected.
7
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TASK FORCE ON SOLID WASTE
12-05-1988 Page 1
MR .' OWELL ANTENEN MR. CHUCK BEHRENS
2232 COUNTRY KNOLL LANE 71 PARK ROW
ELGIN, IL 60123 ELGIN, IL 60120
888-5000 697-6838
MR. STEVE BYERS MR . LEE CLEMENS
MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUND. 1131 BLACKHAWK DRIVE
F 0 BOX 9 ELGIN, IL 60120
DUNDEE , IL 60118 888-7800
741-8000
MRS . JEAN JEDERMAN MR. TOM JOHANNESEN
365 WING STREET LARKIN BANK
ELGIN, IL 60123 1600 LARKIN AVENUE
741-5154 ELGIN , ILLINOIS 60123
888-5500
MR. FRANK KILLOUGH MR. JOHN LUCKS
320 GREENWOOD AVE . SAFETY KLEEN CORPORATION
:ARRPENTERSVILLE , IL 60110 777 BIG TIMBER ROAD
426-9160 ELGIN , IL 60123
697-8460
Mr. MARK MACLEOD MR . RICK MCCARTHY
16? "tILL AVENUE BURNIDGE & CASSELL ARCHITECTS
IL 60120 1750 GRANDSTAND PLACE
804-4500 X-296 ELGIN, IL 60123
695-5840
ARS. SUE MOYLAN MR . LEO NELSON
1879 BANKS DRIVE 1760 KEVIN AVE .
ELGIN , IL 60123 ELGIN , IL 60123
888-6927 741-5740
AR . GIL NORE MR AL PAGORSKI
275 WAVERLY DRIVE SANITARY DISTRICT OF ELGIN
ELGIN , IL 60120 P 0 BOX 92
741-5740 ELGIN, IL 60121-0092
742-2068
ARS. PATRICIA PEARSAUL MR. FRANK PRATT
1132 FLORIMOND DRIVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ELGIN, IL 60123 24 E. CHICAGO ST .
742-4138 ELGIN, IL 60120
741-5660
MR. LARRY SAXE MR . BOB SCHUMAN
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ELGIN P.O. BOX 662
3 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA ELGIN, IL 60121-0662
ELG , IL 60120 742-2563
697- 100
TASK FORCE ON SOLID WASTE
12-05-1988 Page 2
MRS . MARLENE SHALES MR. NATE STEFFEN
1910 JAMESTOWN LANE 38W640 HIGHLAND AVE .
ELGIN , IL 60123 ELGIN, IL 60123
931-5414 741-7022
MR RICHARD VETTER MR. JAMES WALKER
2333 TARA DRIVE 701 CHIPPEWA DR.
ELGIN, IL 60123 ELGIN, IL 60120
H 888-2382 695-2839
W 815-756-1551
MRS . DORETTA WILLIAMS MS . KATHY WOODMAN
518 RYERSON AVE . KEY COMMUNICATIONS
ELGIN, IL 60123 P. O. BOX 44
931-7084 ELGIN , IL 60121-0044
742-4591
KEW COMMUNICATIONS INC. •
1070 Larkin Avenue
Suite 2E
Post Office Box 44
Elgin, Illinois 60121-0044
(312) 742-4591
Gary,
Here are my notes from the recycling workshop in Naperville. I will
be unable to attend Wednesday's meeting as I have to prepare for
Thanksgiving dinner and company.
1 . It seems that reaching out to children through the schools seems
a positive way to build an informed and supportive public in the
future who will be attuned to recycling. Several districts,
including Schaumburg Elementary 54, already have educational
projects going. Elgin Proud and Beautiful was at the workshop and
picked up more information on this topic .
2. DuPage seems to be at the forefront in recycling. We heard from
the DuPage Environmental Awareness Center and Naperville Recycling
Center and McHenry County' s Recycling Center.
3. I wanted to attend the session on public relations, but the
speaker didn't show. I was going to the second session concerning
publicity, but at 20 minutes past the starting time, it still hadn't
started and I gave up on it .
4. I attended the session on recycling ordinance at which a
representative from the governments of Chicago, Barrington and
Naperville spoke. Chicago has a number of ordinance and some will
be revised in the next few weeks. Seems they have one concerning
ordinances on special uses (covers where a recycling center can and
cannot be located) and one establishing classes of recycling
centers, e.g. junk vs hopsital waste etc. They also require
bonding and liability insurance .
Barrington has curb side and a composite site which they urge not to
put in a residential area.
Theft of aluminum products and cases are a problem in Barrington and
Naperville and the problem isn't due to poor people, but usually
more college students, boys scouts etc. These communities have an
ordiance calling these thefts which can be fined. Barrington
requires the home owner to report the thief before their cases can
be replaced. Since the parkway is in the public domain, an
ordinance (or someone or something) established the property as not
in the public domain if the cases or bags placed on the public
parkways all were la;led the same.
4 )./ e
Public Relations • Publications • Special Events • Promotions
December 1 , 1988
MEMORANDUM
TO: Public Works Department Personnel
FROM: Gary W. Miller , Assistant Public Works Director ; /1
SUBJECT: Disposal of Batteries
The City Garbage Collection Policy prohibits our Sanitaticr,
crews from accepting batteries. Residents may be informed that
the following companies will accept batteries to be discarded :
Broadway Tire
368 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
Hawks Auto Parts
1480 Abbott Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
St . Charles Scrap
311780 Powis Road
West Chicago , IL 60185
GWM:mg
MDM0001
MEMOSTOEMP
Chemical Hazards in the Garage and Home Workshop
Product Possible Hazards Disposal Suggestions Precautions and Substitutes
Aerosols When sprayed,contents are Put only empty cans in trash. Store in cool place.
broken into particles small Do not burn. Propellant may be flammable.
enough to be inhaled. Do not place in trash Instead: use non-aerosol products.
Cans may explode or bum. compactor.
Asphalt roofing compound Eye irritant. Use up according to label Do not use indoors.
Fumes moderately toxic. instructions or give away. No substitutes.
Toxicity 3*
Auto: antifreeze Very poisonous. Amounts of less than 1 Clean up any leaks or spills carefully.
Has sweet taste—attractive to gallon pour down sink with
No substitutes.
small children&pets. plenty of water.Do not
Toxicity 3-4* do this if you have a septic
tank.Put in a secure con-
tainer&take to a garage
or service station.
Auto: batteries Contain strong acid. Recycle. Trade in old batteries.
Very corrosive. No substitutes.
Danger to eyes&skin.
Auto: degreasers Corrosive. Use up according to label Instead:choose strong detergent type over solvent type.
Poisonous instructions or give away.
Eye&skin irritant.
Toxicity 2-4'
Poisonous.
Auto: motor oil& May be contaminated with lead Recycle. No substitutes.
transmission fluid and other toxic substances.
Skin&eye irritant.
' Auto: waxes&polishes Fumes irritating to eyes. Use up according to label Use outside.
Harmful if swallowed instructions or give away. No substitutes
Eye&skin irritant.
Lacquer&lacquer thinner Extremely flammable. Use up according to label Ventilate area very well.
Very poisonous. instructions or save for Do not use in room with pilot light,open flame,electric
hazardous waste collection day. motors,spark-generating equipment,etc.
Toxicity 4' DO NOT SMOKE WHILE USING.
No substitutes
Paint strippers,thinners,& Many are flammable. Let settle,pour off cleaner Avoid aerosols.
other solvents Eye&skin irritant. for re-use.Pour sludge into Buy only as much as you need.
Moderately to very poisonous. container&seal,or wrap well Ventilate area well.
in newspaper&throw in trash.
Use up according to label Do not use near open flame.
instructions or save for Instead of paint stripper:sand or use heat gun.
Toxicity 3-4' hazardous waste collection day. Use water-based clean-up products as much as possible
varnisnes Eye&skin irritant. instructions or save for Do not use near open flame.
Use in small,closed area may hazardous waste collection day. May take weeks for fumes to go away.
cause unconsciousness. Instead:use water-based paints if possible.
Insecticides; herbicides, All are dangerous to some degree. Use up carefully,following Do not buy more than you need.
fungicides,slugbaft,rodent Can cause central nervous system label instructions. Instead: try hand-picking,mechanical cultivation,
poison,wood preservatives damage,kidney&liver damage, natural predators.
birth defects,internal Save for hazardous waste Practice good sanitation.
bleeding,eye injury. collection day.
Choose hardy varieties.
Some are readily absorbed
through the skin. Use insect lures&traps.
Toxicity 3-6* As a last resort,use least toxic suitable pesticides.
•
The foNowing peaW des were previously sold for use by homeowners and the general public
but have since been banned or are no longer recommended for use by homeowners.
Calcium Arsenate,Copper Arsenate,Arsenate,Creosote,Pentachlorophenol(PCP),
Chlordane,DDT,Max,2-4-5 T,Sodium Arsenite,Heptachlor,Aldrin, Dieldrin.
These pesticides should be carefully stored and saved for a hazardous waste collection day. Here is one way to safely store them.
Get a plastic container with a lid(a 5-gallon plastic bucket,for example). Fill halfway with kitty litter. Keep the substance
IN ITS ORIGINAL BOTTLE OR BOX and put it in the plastic container. Fill to the top with kitty litter and replace the lid.Mark the container
clearly and store it away from children,pets,etc.It is a good idea to store the container on a shelf rather than a concrete or soil floor to reduce corrosion.
Format courtesy or Comm for a 9.114.En,rasna.a
'General Toxicity Rating
•
1 2 3 4 5 a
Almost Slightly Moderately Very Extremely Super
Non-Toxic Toxic Toxic Toxic Toxic Toxic
Lethal Doss More than 1 Pint 1 Ounce to 1 Teaspoon 7 Drops to Less Than
for 150 Ib. 1 Quart to 1 Quart 1 Pint to 1 Ounce 1 Teaspoon 7 Drops
Adult
For more information: From Gosselin et al., 1984
Hazardous Waste Research and Information Center 1-217-333-8940
Illinois Poison Control Center 1-800-252-2022
Illinois Animal Poison Information Center 1-217-333-3611
For information about recycling motor oil in Champaign County:
Community Recycling Center 1-217-351-4495
Produced by the Illinois Hazardous Waste Research and information Center
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STATE WATER SURVEY DIVISION
Chemical Hazards in the Home
Product Possible Hazards Disposal Suggestions Precautions and Substitutes
Aerosols When sprayed,contents are Put only empty cans in trash. Store in cool place.
broken into particles small Do not burn. Propellant may be flammable.
enough to be inhaled. Do not place in trash compactor. Instead: use non-aerosol products.
Cans may explode or burn.
11 ''Batteries: mercury button type Swallowing one may be fatal if Throw in trash. No substitutes.
it leaks.
Toxicity 5*
Bleach: chlorine Fumes irritate eyes. Use up according to label NEVER MIX WITH AMMONIA!
Corrosive to eyes&skin. instructions or give away. Instead: use Borax,non-chlorine bleach,sunlight,
Poisonous if swallowed. lemon juice.
Toxicity 3*
Detergent cleaners All are corrosive to some degree. Use up according to label Liquid dishwashing detergent is mildest,laundry
Eye irritant. instructions or give away. detergent is moderate,automatic dishwasher detergent
May be diluted&washed down sink. is harshest.
Instead: use the mildest product suitable for
Toxicity 2-4' your needs.
Disinfectants Eye&skin irritant. Use up according to label Some may contain bleach,others ammonia—
Fumes irritating. instructions or dilute&pour down DO NOT MIX!
Poisonous if swallowed. sink. Instead: use detergent cleaners whenever possible.
Toxicity 3-4*
Drain cleaners Very corrosive. Use up according to label Prevention best: keep sink strainers in good condition.
May be fatal if swallowed. instructions or give away. Instead: use plunger,plumber's snake,vinegar&
Contact with eyes can cause baking soda followed by boiling water.
blindness.
Flea powders,sprays& Moderately to very poisonous. Use up or save for hazardous DO NOT USE DOG PRODUCTS ON CATS.
shampoos Toxicity 2-4' waste collection day. Vacuum house regularly&thoroughly.
Launder pet bedding frequently.
Insect and pest sprays All are poisonous,some Use up very carefully&according Instead: do not attract insects:
extremely so. to label instructions. keep all food securely covered,
May cause damage to kidneys, Save for hazardous waste practice good sanitation in kitchen&bathrooms,
liver,or central nervous system. collection day. remove trash every night.
Toxicity varies from product to
product.
Medicines: unneeded or Frequently cause child Flush down sink or toilet. Check content of medicine chest regularly.Old
expired poisonings. medications may lose their effectiveness,but not
necessarily their toxicity.
No substitutes.
Metal polishes May be flammable. Use up according to label Use only in well-ventilated area.
inctrurtinncnrnivPaway
Mothballs Some are flammable. Use up according to label Do not use in living areas.
Eye&skin irritant,poisonous,may instructions or give away. Air out clothing and other items before use.
cause anemia in some individuals. Clean items before storage.
Instead: use cedar shavings or aromatic herbs.
Oven cleaner Corrosive. Use up according to label Do not use aerosols,which can explode and are
Very harmful if swallowed. instructions or give away. difficult to control.
Irritating vapors. Save for hazardous waste Instead:use paste.Or heat oven to 200 degrees,turn off,
Can damage eyes. collection day. leave small dish of ammonia in oven overnight and remove, .
Toxicity 2-4* then wipe oven with damp cloth and baking soda.Do not
put baking soda on heating elements.
Toilet bowl cleaner Corrosive. Use up according to label Ventilate room.
May be fatal if swallowed. instructions or wash down the sink Instead: use ordinarycleanser or detergent
or toilet with lots of water. and baking
soda.
Toxicity 3-4*
Window cleaner Vapor may be irritating. Use up according to label Ventilate room.
Slightly poisonous. instructions or give away. Instead: spray on vinegar,then wipe dry with
Toxicity 2' newsprint.
Wood cleaners,polishes, Fumes irritating to eyes. Use up according to label Do not use aerosols.
&waxes Product harmful if swallowed: instructions or save for hazardous Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Eye&skin irritant. waste collection day.
YInstead: use lemon oil or beeswax.
Petroleum types are flammable.
FonnM cawNly of Chtzwa Fo,A BMs.EnwpnwN
'General Toxicity Rating
1 2 3 4 5 6
Almost Slightly Moderately Very Extremely Super
Non-Toxic Toxic Toxic Toxic Toxic Toxic
Lethal Dose
for 150 Ib More than 1 Pint 1 Ounce to 1 Teaspoon 7 Drops to Less than
Adult 1 Quart to 1 Quart 1 Pint to 1 Ounce 1 Teaspoon 7 Drops
From Gosselin et al., 1984
For more information:
Hazardous Waste Research and Information Center 1-217-333-8940
Illinois Poison Control Center 1-800-252-2022
Illinois Animal Poison Information Center 1-217-333-3611
For more information about recycling motor oil in Champaign County:
Community Recycling Center 1-217-351-4495
Produced by the Illinois Hazardous Waste Research and Information Center(HWRIC)
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STATE WATER SURVEY DIVISION
HWRIC TN88-008a ,.,,.,.�,•,
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COMPOSTING MIXED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTES
DR. A. S. RAZVI
, Professor of Soils and Waste Management
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
•
IMPLEMENTING A SOLID WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM
The most widely used method of disposal of our municipal
solid wastes (MSW) is by landfilling. As landfills reach their
capacity, communities are realizing that new landfills cost more
than their existing landfill. Some communities have attempted to
prolong the life of their existing site by promoting recycling
through material recovery. Cciposting is a means of recycling.
Composting is an aerobic biological decomposition process.
Organic wastes are decomposed by thermophillic microorganisms
into a stable organic material called compost. Composts are dark
humus-like materials that can be used as a soil conditioner.
When a solid waste and a liquid waste are combined in the
composting process, this is called co-composting.
Composting MSW involves the same principles used for
composting of yard wastes or animal manures. The difference is
that, MSW contains cbmpostable tnd noncompostable materials and
may require additonal processing. Some of these processing steps
(i are particle size reduction, screening etc.The composting of MSW
may also require careful attention to composting conditions
because of the fluctuating composition of MSW. The final product
resulting from MSW may be of quite different quality compared to
composts produced from manures or yard wastes. This limits the
potential for marketing the compost. MSW composting is more
complex than the composting of ya.d wastes, sewage sludges or
animal manures.
Process Variables:
Several physical, chemical and biological process variables
are important in the composting process for MSW. Each variable
will be discussed in the following:
Carbon is a very important consti .lent in the composting
process. Carbon is the driving force that provides the food and
energy for the microorganisms. A larcre proportion of the MSW is
made up of materials rich in carbon. While all materials are not
biodegradable (plastics, clothing, rubber, etc. ) , most organic
materials in MSW can be composted. Approximately 70-80% of MSW
is compostable. The ability of the microorganisms to decompose
the different carbon containing materials varies depending on the
organic form of the carbon containing molecule. For example,
food wastes would decompose faster than paper.
Nutrient balance especially as it relates to nitrogen
content is also important. The ratio of carbon to nitrogen is
critical in determining the rate of composting. A wide ratio ?�
results in a 'slower rate of composting. MSW generally has a wide
ratio. This ratio can be adjusted by adding other nitrogenous
wastes such as sewage sludges. Addition of concentrated nitrogen
could accomplish this goal. Other mineral nutrients such as
phosphorus and potassium are present in small amounts in the MSW
are not as critical as nitrogen for the composting to proceed.
The pH of the wastes is another important variable.
Normally the pH of MSW in water is in the range of 7 to 8. This
is ideal for microorganisms and no pH adjustment is needed.
Larga quantities of toxic chemicals may hinder microbial
activity, any chemicals that are toxic to the microorganisms must
be removed before composting.
Particle size of the waste is a critical composting process
variable. The smaller the particle size the larger is the
surface area for a given weight of waste. The larger surface
area allows microorganisms more decomposing surface, resulting in
rapid composting. If the particle size were too small, air
circulation in the compost pile would be limited, slowing the
composting process. A critical mix of particle sizes should be
maintained in order to maximize surface area as well as air
circulation.
Particle size reduction can be accomplished by means of
shear shredders, hammer mills, or by tumbling the waste in a
drum. While all three of these can reduce particle size, the
drum has several advantages: it mixes liquids with the waste
while the waste is being shredded; does not significantly alter
the size of the noncompostable fraction, allowing ease of
separation of these materials at the end; some large
noncompostable items need not be removed prior to shredding.
Moisture content in the solid wastes is important. Solid
wastes, when collected-, may have 20 to 30% by weight of moisture.
This is too dry for the composting microorganisms. Additional
moisture should be added in order for composting to proceed.
Moisture can be added via water or other waste liquids that can
help the composting process. Sewage sludges are commonly used.
The MSW and the moisture must be thoroughly mixed in a mixer in
order to ensure uniform composting. Too much moisture will
retard diffusion of air into the pile and therefore kill the
microorganisms. Excess water will also create leachate. A
begining moisture content of 50 to 60% is considered ideal. As
composting proceeds additional moisture is given off during the
decomposition. Evaporative losses of moisture are common and
will result in a slight drying of the compost pile with time.
Air, the source of oxygen, is essential for microorganisms.
Microorganisms take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide in the
respiration process. Air can either be forced into the pile
using blowers (static pile) , or the pile can be periodically
( turned-over (windrow) to allow the microorganisms to catch a
breath of fresh air. This method of aeration may cool the pile
excessively during the cold winter months. As air is blown
through the pile, carbon dioxide is evacuated from the pile.
This exhaust air is _also saturated with moisture (steam) . Air
also cools the pile and keeps it from excessive heating.
Composting conditions can be better controlled through forced
aeration.
Temperature of the MSW/liquid mixture will reach 130 to
160°F within 3-10 days depending on the season of the year and,
the method of composting used. The heat generated by the
microorganisms is stored in the mixture, no external heat needs
to be added. Temperatures in excess of 132° F must oe maintained
for a minimum of three days to enstre pathogen and weed seed
destruction. If the temperature of the mixtures were less than
110°F, the composting rate has been reduced suggesting one of the
above environmental conditions is less than ideal.
The right type of microorganism is critical for the
composting process. There are enough microorgnaisms in the waste
to start the composting process, therefore no microbial culture -
(seed) needs to be added. Populations will change depending on
the carbon source and the environmental conditions in the mixed
MSW. Sometimes, partially composted MSW is added to enhance
initial microbial activity.
Sequence of Operations
All MSW composting will need some form of manual sorting to
remove white goods and other large non compostable items. In
some cases this sorting step may be extensive while it may be
minimal in others. Selective pickup during collection of the
wastes when combined with source separation will minimize the -
sorting process.
The wastes are then sent to the particle size reduction
unit. After size reduction, there may be screening of oversized
materials (this step is not always necessary) . After the
particle size is reduced, liquids are introduced and mechanically
mixed. Previously composted MSW could be added at this stage as
a seed to get the composting process off to a good start.
Addition of seed is not a necessary step.
The mixed wastes are then placed in a pile or in a vessel
(in-vessel composting) where the composting process will begin.
Piles may be placed outdoors or indoors. It will take 8 weeks or
longer for the composting process to complete. This will depend
on how carefully the environmental conditions are controlled
within the pile. In-vessel composting is carried out in a large
vessel with a detention time of 3-10 days. The environmental
conditions are more thoroughly regulated within the vessel.
Composting therefore, proceeds rapidly. The mixed MSW is
constantly being turned and mixed within the vessel. The
material when removed from the vessel is only partially composted
and will have to undergo further composting in a pile. There may 410
be a need for additional screening before placing in a pile.
This material may remain in the pile for four or more weeks
before it is considered compost.
Piles are placed on an impervious pad to avoid leaching of
any liquids from the pile and into the ground water. If piles
are placed outdoors, rain water coming in contact with the piles
will produce leachate. Provisions must be made to collect and
treat this leachate. Piles placed outdoors may also be subject
to blowing by wind. This could become a serious problem on days
when- piles are being turned. Odors from well managed piles are
non existent. Poorly managed piles that are too wet or lack
adequate oxygen could be a source of odors.
After the material has adequately composted, it is generally
screened through a fine screen. The material that falls through
the fine screen is the compost product. The material retained on
the screen may be returned to the begining of the process for
further composting. The compost may need to be cured for an
additonal four weeks before being distributed.
Savings in landfill space:
The final compost makes up 25 to 30% of the incoming wastes
by weight. Approximately 65 to 75% of the incoming MSW by weight
will be converted to carbon dioxide or compost. This means that
only 25 to 35% of the incoming waste would have to be landfilled.
Additional landfill savings can be achieved by promoting an
active community recycling program. Source separated, glass,
plastics, aluminum, cardboard, and newsprint could bring revenues
and thererfore need not be placed in a compost pile.
Cost:
The costs for construction and operation of a MSW composting
facitlity will vary depending on the size of the community and
the method of composting selected. Composting is feasible on a
small scale of 10 tons/day of MSW. Estimated capital costs for a
10 tons/day facility would be $ 350,000. Tipping fee for such a
plant would be approximately $45/ton. . Larger plants, such as the
30 tons/day in-vessel system built in Portage, WI. cost
$1,000,000 for preused equipment. Tipping fee for this facility
are at $ 28/ton. A similar facility installed with new equipment
would have a tipping fee of $35 to 40/ton. Tipping fee for
larger facilities could_ be in the $30 to $35 range.
Use of Compost: .
The final compost product is a dark material, rich in humus,
that can be used as a soil conditioner. Local markets should be
011 developed for the use of MSW-derived composts. Landscapers and
farmers may be the largest users of compost.
Composts could benefit the soil in several ways. Composts
have 1-1.5% nitrogen, approximately 0.5% each of phosphorus and
potassium. This gives an economic advantage to the user. The
high humus content of compost allows improved drainage and water
holding capacity of soils. It enhances the cation exchange
capacity of the soil. Reduces soil erosion, and provides
increased microbial activity in a soil. Composts also have the
ability to adjust the pH of the soil.
Composts also have some negative aspects. Composts contain
all the heavy metals that the waste contains. The concentration
of such metals generally do not pose a problem if compost-amended
soils are well managed. At modest application rates of 40 tons
of compost per acre per year, there is no impact on ground water
or crops (corn) . The impact on surface water is unknown.
Application of composts that are immature (composting process not
completed) may result in depletion of soil nitrogen, depriving
the plant of this element. Small pieces of glass and plastics
may be associated with the compost making it less acceptable
aesthetically. Overall, the positive aspects of savings in
landfill space and contribution of organic matter and nutrients
to the soil far outweigh the minimal negative impacts of compost.
Is Composting the Answer?
There is no one solution to a community's solid waste
problems. What works well for one community may not work as well
for another. Composting MSW offers an economically and
environmentally viable alternative as a solid waste reduction
method. Serious consideration must be given to all alternatives
available to your community. Whether composting is the answer
depends on the local markets for the compost and the economics of
other alternatives.
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COMMUNITY PLANNING GUIDE
FOR ESTABLISHING A
DROP-OFF RECYCLING PROGRAM
•
NORTH SHORE ECOLOGY CENTER
SUMMARY OF DROP-OFF CENTER OPERATIONS
1. OVERVIEW •
The drop-off center is the most common type of
residential waste recycling program. These centers
offer the simplest form of recycling operation; area
residents and businesses bring separated materials to
the center and deposit them in appropriate containers.
•There are currently at least 75 drop-off centers
throughout Illinois.
Drop-off centers are typically viewed as the first phase
of a comprehensive community recycling program. They
allow local groups to become familiar with material
handling techniques and market arrangements on a
small-scale before embarking on more complex curbside
collections and yard waste composting programs .
Drop-off centers are also effective in less-densely
populated areas unable to support full-scale curbside
programs.
2. TYPE OF MATERIAL ACCEPTED
The most commonly collected materials are newspapers,
glass bottles, and aluminum cans. These items are all
easily marketed and have significant economic value.
Other materials which may be 'accepted include tin cans,
high-grade ledger paper, mixed paper (such as magazines
and telephone directories) , and certain types of plasic.
3 . PERIODS OF OPERATION
Most drop-off centers provide public access 24 hours per
day, seven days per week. Longer hours of operation
increase public convenience, and therefore
participation, but must be balanced by security
requirements.
4. SITE
Common elements of drop-off sites include a parking area
for the public and bins in which citizens can place
recyclables. Signs which clearly explain processing and
sorting requirements help to reduce contamination
problems, maintain site cleanliness, promote an orderly
flow of traffic, and prevent any public confusion.
Actual facility size depends on the quantity of
materials being handled. Smaller centers processing up
to 20 tons per month will require approximately 3, 000 to
5,000 square feet. Centers that recover 20 to 50 tons
per month will commonly have space needs of 8, 000 to
15, 000 square feet.
A successful drop-off center must be located at a
visible site with easy public access. Studies have
shown that residents will patronize a center within
three to five miles of their homes, combining the
recycling trip with other errands. Larger communities
may operate several neighborhood drop-off centers, with
a larger central site to process materials.
5. MATERIAL STORAGE AND PROCESSING
Containers must be provided for public drop-off of
materials. Roll-off bins are commonly used for glass
bottles. Compartmentalized bins work especially well
for separating colored glass. These bins can be
purchased in either standard or custom\ configurations
and are available in sizes ranging froth 10 to 50 cubic
yards.
6. MANAGEMENT AND LABOR
North Shore Ecology Center offers an experienced
management and labor team to oversee the operation of
your community recycling program.
NSEC is responsible for all standard administration
duties including equipment purchases, site maintenance,
personnel management, marketing of materials, promotion
and public education.
7. PARTICIPATION AND EFFECTIVENESS
Public participation rates are strongly dependent on
convenience of location and the amount of effort devoted
to promotion. Successful drop-off programs may achieve
participation rates of 10 to 20 percent and divert one
to twelve percent of the total waste stream.
A study conducted by Loyola University of Chicago
indicates that recycling centers are used more by those
with higher incomes and education levels and in
communities with active environmental groups.
8. MATERIAL COLLECTION RATES
The amount of material collection that can be expected
from drop-off centers has been estimated by reviewing
reported data from centers in Illinois and nationwide.
An analysis of data from 14 Illinois recycling centers
found two distinct collection rates, corresponding to
well-established programs with frequent hours of
operation and strong promotional campaigns (referred to
below as "full-service program") , and less-established
programs characterized by limited hours of operations,
less convenient and/or attractive facilities, and the
lack of effective promotion (referred to as "limited
service" program) .
Collection rates for seven successful programs in other
states were found to be in close agreement with the data
from well-established Illinois centers. Collection
rates for both types of programs are presented in terms
of tons per year per 10 ,000 population, to allow for
extrapolation to any community size. These rates should
be viewed as rules-of-thumb only; actual material
collection rates will depend on numerous demographic,
economic, organizational, and subjective factors.
Annual Material Collection Rates
for Typical Drop-Off Programs
(tons/year/10,000 population)
Average Range
Full-Service Program 260 128-457
Limited Service Program 69 56-87
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ILLINOIS
RECYCLING BECOMES A PRIORITY
By: Michelle A. Emond
1- Administrative Intern, Village of Lisle
Editor's Note: The response to requests for articles on its suburbs are beginning to look at cycling programs
recycling have been excellent. We have received as methods to conserve landfill space.
published articles and clippings, plus a video on the DuPage County recently completed a study on solid
Oak Park recycling program. We are pleased to publish waste recycling which reports that almost 80 percent
an article on current legislation concerning Solid of the garbage now hauled to landfills is potentially
Waste Management, and two shorter articles each recyclable. Recycling is listed as a necessary corn-
dealing with an available solution to the waste ponent to manage the garbage generated in DuPage
management problem. Please continue to submit County. The study concludes that an 85 percent
information which you feel is pertinent. We would also
participation rate will be needed in order to achieve the
be happy to loan the video and copy our collection of
info for interested parties. Our thanks to those who goal of 25 percent waste reduction. However, partici-
have responded. pation in voluntary recycling programs is not expected
to be done by more than 55 percent for curbside pick-
The Village of Lisle, in DuPage County, Illinois, has ups and 35 percent for drop-off stations. These
voluntary rates could be much higher in DuPage
been investigating the feasibility of establishing a
recycling program. It became obvious early in the County, where high family incomes and education
investigation that the issues of recycling and solid levels may increase the public's acceptance and
participation in recycling programs.("DuPage County
waste management must be examined in terms of
federal, state, and local government perspectives. It Solid Waste Recycling Study", Envirodyne Engineer's,
also would be necessary to know and understand Inc., November 1987, Chapter 7.)
applicable legislation regarding these issues.With the Relevant Legislation
wealth of information available and the large amount of
legislation, this is not a simple task. P.A. 84-1319 (HB-3548) Solid Waste Management
Act, September 1986.
Background: The Solid Waste Management Crisis This act was developed with the purpose of reducing
Like most metropolitan areas throughout the country, reliance on landfilling and to promote more efficient
and effective alternative methods of solid waste
theChicagoareafacesashortageoflandfillspacethat
disposal. This act establishes state policy for waste
will force major changes upon the waste disposal
management through financial and technical assis-
industry over the next several years. Ten years ago,
about 600 landfills operated in Illinois. Now, there are tance, research, education, and environmental regu-
133 permitted sites. There is one incinerator. The lation.The Solid Waste Management Act also required
a report from the Illinois Environmental Protection
shortage of landfill space,paired with the rising cost of
Agency (IEPA) on state-wide disposal capacity in
hauling garbage to landfills, has caused many munici-
volume.All provisions of this act are aimed at promoting
palities to evaluate local waste disposal programs.
as a policy the following waste management hierarchy
Two available solutions are recycling and yard waste
(in descending order of preferential practices):
composting. It is projected these options can reduce
landfill needs by 25 percent or more and possibly even — waste reduction
create a new industry at the same time. — recycling and re-use
• -- incineration with energy recovery
It is estimated that 90 percent or more municipal solid -- incineration with volume reduction
waste generated today is landfilled. Furthermore, — landfilling
there are estimates that over half the cities in the
United States will exhaust their current landfill space The act is implemented by the Illinois Department of
in the next few years. Available statistics show that Energy and Natural Resources, the Illinois Environ-
America is running out of landfill space rapidly. In mental Protection Agency, and the University of
Illinois, landfills are expected to be at their capacity in Illinois. The enactment of this act demonstrated the
approximately four to five years. Approval for new state's commitment to improve solid waste manage-
landf ills is at a stand-still because of public concern ment practices.
and competing land uses. SB172, 1981
Municipal solid waste continues to increase, and The current siting law(for landfills) is Senate Bill 172,
disposal cost for this waste continues to rise. It is which has been in effect since 1981.This law basically
estimated that each person living in the United States gives local governments the ability to establish much
generates almost one ton of solid waste per year. stricter criteria for siting than the IPEA standards.
As a result, recycling is gaining popularity, as is yard Furthermore, it must be proven that landfills will be
compatible with surrounding land use, that there are
waste composting. Recycling programs are being no adverse traffic impacts, and that operations will be
initiated across the country and studies are being safe. These requirements are difficult to meet. The
done concerning the feasibility of starting recycling bottom line is that only two landfills have received
programs. In Illinois, recycling is considered by the permits to begin operations since implementation of
State as a top priority for solid waste management. SB-172.
Furthermore, pending legislation will ban all yard
waste from Illinois landfills by mid-1990. Chicago and (Continued on next page)
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HB-4033, enacted August 23, 1988 facilities,unless the composting is of waste generated
This act amends the Property ControlAct and the State at the particular site. Minimal permit conditions are
Finance Act. It allows revenues from the sale of established. Finally,this bill states that after June 30,
recycled paper to be placed in a special account. The 1990, no landfill can accept landscape waste fewf
revenues in this special account can be used to help disposal unless it is in a biodegradable contai
establish additional waste paper collection programs composted on-site, or the compost is used for final
and to purchase recycled paper products. cover of soil amendment.
HB-3389,enacted August 23, 1988 The original provisions of SB-1599 also amend the
This bill furtheraddresses the recycling and composting Environmental Protection Act.Four terms are defined:
issues. The Illinois Departments of Central Manage- "biodeterioration,""biodegradation,""biodegradable,"
ment Services (CMS) and Energy and Natural Re- and"composting'.The bill allows landscape waste to
sources (ENR) were required to implement waste be used for final cover or as a soil conditioner. Several
paper collection programs for a minimum of five state goals are set forJuly 1,1990.Afterthis date,landscape
facilities. CMS is mandated to revise purchasing waste cannot be mixed with municipal waste, land-
procedures by August 23,1989,to encourage the use scape waste cannot be accepted unless it is in con-
of recycled products.CMS is further required to revise tainers which are biodegradable and contain at least 6
purchasing procedures to encourage the use of percent corn starch, and landfills cannot accept
materials that can be recycled. HB-3389 mandates a landscape waste for disposal(unless it is going to be
schedule for state purchase of recycled paper products separately composted).Finally,it excludes composting
and requires state agencies that maintain public land facilities from the definition of regional pollution
to use compost, where feasible. control.
To promote recycling and composting, HB-3389 gives P.A. 85-1195(HB-3100)
ENR authority to provide low or no interest loans. It This act amends the Illinois Environmental Protection
also mandates the development of education programs. Act to establish a solid waste management fee and to
Finally, several studies are required or mandated. establish exemptions from the fee. It provides guide-
These include(1)performance tests on motor oil;(2) a lines for uses of the State Solid Waste Management
study on recycling scrap tires; (3) a study on waste Fund.This act also amends the Solid Waste Manage-
reduction strategies; and(4) a study on markets for ment act to grant local governments the authority to
landscape waste compost. impose a fee on operators of landfills owned by the
P.A.85-14, Article II local government. A maximum local fee is specified
This act provides DuPage County(and other certain and uses for the local fee are limited. Those wastes
counties)with the authority to develop and implement which are exempt from the state fee are also exemr+
a solid waste management plan for the entire county. from the local fee.
In order to exercise these granted powers, the county P.A. 85-1198, (SB-1616), The Solid Waste Planning
must adapt a solid waste management plan as defined and Recycling Act
by the Local Solid Waste Disposal Act(P.A. 84-963). First, P.A. 85-1198 requires all counties with a popu-
Significant authority is granted to counties for the use lation of 100,000 or more and each municipality with a
of pursuing the development and implementation of a population of 1,000,000 or more to produce compre-
solid waste management plan. hensive solid waste plans by March 1, 1991. These
P.A. 84-963, the Local Solid Waste Disposal Act plans must cover many areas listed in this act,
This act encourages preparation of solid waste including recycling. Each plan must include a recycling
management plans they local governments. The many program designed to recycle 15 percent of the waste
subjects which should be addressed by solid waste stream within three years, and 25 percent within five
management plans are outlined in the act. years. Implementation of plans must begin within one
year of adoption. Prior to the adoption of these plans,
Article 15 of Chapter 30, DuPage County Code each county must form a Solid Waste Advisory Com-
The purpose of this article is to reduce reliance on mittee. Furthermore, the proposed plans must be
landfilling and to encourage alternate methods of solid made available for public review and comment for a90-
waste disposal.Furthermore,the article aims to protect day period.
the environment through the funding of landfill in- The Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act also
spections and enforcement activities. Finally, a sur- requires ENR to provide recycling grants to corn-
charge on the final disposal of waste at county landfills munities of a population in excess of 20,000. And,
is established in order to provide revenue to implement beginning September 1, 1989, no landfill may accept
the Solid Waste Management Plan. for final disposal at any time truckloads composed
HB-3800 and SB-1599, Amendatory Veto primarily of leaves. Finally, Section 10 of this act
Governor Thompson feels that these two bills, which provides for the identification of coding of plastic
were passed by the General Assembly, are incom- bottles beginning January 1, 1991.
patible. He suggested changes in them to make them Conclusions
more consistent. Both bills address the issue of yard There is a flurry of activity at all levels of government in
waste. the area of solid waste management and recycling. if
The original provisions of H B-3800 amend the En- has become a priority issue at the national, state, a
vironmental Protection Act. This bill excludes corn- local levels. Some counties and municipalities in
posting facilities from the SB-172 siting process and Illinois have already addressed these issues, while
defines key terms. The terms defined include"corn- others are just beginning.Nevertheless,it is imperative
posting," "biodegradation," and "biodeterioration." for all to remain updated on the activities and legislation
Furthermore, it requires an IEPA permit for composting being enacted by the state and the counties.
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Integrating Curbside Recycling with Oak Park's Answer to the Landfill
Curbside Composting Crisis
By Velga Drillis-Eizis,Assistant to the Village Manager
By Peter Matsukis, Recycling Coordinator,
( 1 Village of Barrington Like many communities throughout the United States,
Oak Park is facing a severe landfill crisis.In an attempt
The Village of Barrington started a comprehensive to lessen this problem,the Village has embarked upon
curbside recycling/composting program June 1, 1988. a major effort to recycle as much of its solid waste as
In January of 1987, the League of Woman Voters for possible. Bins for deposit of bundled newspapers are
located in 14 locations throughout the Village and a
the northwestern suburban area of Chicago approached separate program of collection of leaves for corn-
the Village of Barrington Board to consider a Curbside posting is operated in the fall.
Recycling Program. The League of Woman Voters,
aware of the crisis on the East Coast with landfill In addition,in the summer of 1988,the Village began a
scarcity and high tipping costs,wanted the Barrington pilot curbside recycling program involving 2500
Village and other villages in the area to avoid the East households which have been given bins for separation
Coast's tragedy and to consider starting a curbside of glass,cans and newspapers for weekly collection by
program. The Barrington Village Board formed an Ad a contractor. Preliminary indications of this one year
Hoc Recycling Committee to study and investigate the pilot program are that participation in the program has
feasibility of a Curbside Recycling Program for been exceptional; nearly 50%of all households in the
Barrington. program set out the bin forcollection each week.Given
the fact that some households do not generate a full
The Recycling Committee studied the different alter- bin each week and that during the summer months,
natives to the Curbside Recycling Program. Barrington particularly, households are often vacant, the Village
currently had twice a week garbage pick up on of Oak Park is estimating that currently 85% of the
Mondays and Thursdays, and it was the committee's households included in the pilot program are separating
task to incorporate a recycling program within the out recyclable materials.
twice a week pick up. The Recycling Committee
studied and analyzed other recycling programs that Of course, a major component in making a recycling
were in existence at the time(San Jose, Seattle, Oak program is education of residents. Via several news-
Lawn, IL, and other various pilot programs). Dis- paper articles, letters from the Village President and
cussions then took place with our refuse contractor, League of Women Voters, and a brochure sent to
Laidlaw Waste Systems, to incorporate a Curbside those included in the pilot program, the need for
Recycling Program with tangible results. recycling by Village residents has been clearly stated
and understood.
Laidlaw informed the committee that in order to have
an effective Curbside Recycling Program a composting Most recently the Village unveiled the"Oak Park-We
(leaves, grass, small branches) should be included. Recycle" video, a 7'/2 minute video that was locally
Composting makes up 25 to 30% of Barrington's produced and minimally financed by Village staff, the
residential waste stream per year. With a curbside Oak Park Environmental and Energy Advisory Corn-
recycling/composting program, in one year Barrington mission,Cablevision of Chicago.This video is intended
could reduce its residential waste stream by35 to40%. to educate Oak Park residents on the advantages of
The Village Board acting on the recommendation from recycling,and is available to community groups, local
the Recycling Committee decided to incorporate a secondary and elementary schools, and can be
Curbside Recycling/Composting Program by inte- checked out for private viewing from the Oak Park
grating recycling within its twice a week refuse pick up Public Library.
system.
The Village produced a 4 month education campaign
in which 3 newsletters were sent to the residents
explaining the importance of the program; how it
would benefit the Barrington residents in the long run
by keeping future refuse rates at a minimal.There was .Chicago •Philadelphiaalso an informational brochure passed out to every WASTEWATER ,New York S Phoenix
resident along with the composting cart explaining
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how to recycle,what to recycle,and reemphasizing the 312/648.1155
fact the landfills were filling up and tipping fees were 222 South Riverside Plaza,Chicago 60606
skyrocketing. The Village also held weekly public GREELEY ENGINEERS
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voice their opinions regarding the Recycling Program.
The results were that the majority of the residents were
in favor of the recycling program.
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URBAN INNOVATION IN ILLINOIS AWARD WINNERS
Robert Eppley,Executive Director of Urban Innovation Performance Indicators:
in Illinois, has reported the winners of the 1988 UII City of Chicago- Human resources management -
awards.We are listing awards and honorable mentions expanded automated data systems
by category. Congratulations to all! LaGrange, HM - Five-year operating and capital
improvements budget
Palatine- Strategic plan: 1987-1992
Joint Purchasing and Service Agreements: Urbana-Ten-year capital improvement plan and fiscal
Elk Grove Village- High level excess liability pool. strategy
Homewood- Employee assistance program Urbana, HM- Employee performance appraisal pro-
Homewood - South suburban drug enforcement gram using measurable output
program
Schaumburg,HM-Woodfield shoppers shuttle program Cost of Service:
Schaumburg, HM- Kids-After-School-Program Arlington Heights- Village clerk information center
• City of Aurora, HM-Development fees to contract out
Contracting Out: for review/inspectional services
Evanston - Inspection of major building develop- La Grange Park,HM-Computerized records manage-
ments ment system in the police department
Evanston, HM- In-House shoulder replacement and Niles- Lock box for utility collection and reporting
crack-filling on state routes Niles, HM - Use of FAX machine to facilitate daily
LaGrange, HM-Joint paramedic program/LaGrange banking activities
and LaGrange Park Niles, HM- Automated annual pension fund invest-
Lombard-Water meter reading program with Northern ment reporting
Illinois Gas Company
Moline-"No-cost"semi-automated refuse cart system Citizen Involvement:
Mount Vernon- Wastewater treatment plant Elmwood Park-Citizens's advisory committee on the
Skokie, HM - Community cholesterol screening/ budget
education progra Niles, HM - Appeals committee for citizens' con.
Skokie- Darinqfeq program plaints Re: User fee services
fir ^ll' i Hazel Crest- Creation of a 45-acre natural passive
`!,, `mss recreation
vv South Elgin, HM - Cooperative clean-up of the Fox
River
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Integrating Curbside(con't from pg 5)
The Village distributed 3,000-90 gallon containers for dropped off in cement bins. The Public Works
the collection of composting materials,and 3,000 sets Department then distributes the materials from the
of stackable recycling containers for the glass, cement bins to awaiting roll-off trailers that the various
aluminum and paper. Also available for the resident recycling vendors have provided for the Village. The
were 60 gallon photodegeadable leaf bags,to be used Village markets all recycling materials and receives all
for excess compost in summer and leaf pick up in the money from the sale of the recycling materials. This
fall. Spending the money to initiate the program now money is redistributed to the Refuse Fund.
will offset higher tipping fee increases in the upcoming It is now the 7th month of the Recycling Program.The
years. results are the Village has a 95%monthly participation
On Mondays, Laidlaw picks up the compost and the rate, and is diverting 40% of its residential waste from
recycling materials. The compost goes to a farm that the landfill currently(mainly due to leaf season).These
the Village has subleased, and the Barrington Public results are not only remarkable but encouraging ar
Works Department monitors the compost and turns it demonstrates the fact that if a municipality can recyc._
over at least once a week to continue the compost it should also include a Curbside Composting Program.
process.The glass,aluminum and newspaper is taken A municipality can divert 30%or more of its waste from
to a drop off transfer site located in town where it is the landfill.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF
CONTRACTING OUT
SPECIFICATIONS
1 . Submit pre-employment requirements and hire City
employees (by seniority) .
2. Purchase ten trucks and parts inventory.
3. Include a clause regarding tipping at an incinerator .
4. Include a section for curbside recycling.
5. Include a section for 90 gallon cart containers.
6. Complaints to be directed to the contractor with
weekly reports to the City.
7. Payment for tipping fee increases ( i .e. landfill
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