Solid Waste Mgmt Plan Update
925 Kerper Court
Dubuque, IA 52001-2405
Phone: 563-589-4250
Fax: 563-589-4252
June 8, 2006
Jeanne Schneider
50 E. 13th SI.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear City Clerk Schneider:
Enclosed are a draft of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency's
(DMASWA) Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update, a schedule of
public meetings to be held over the next month concerning the Plan update, and a draft
resolution your city needs to endorse approving the Plan Update. A Plan Update must
be submitted to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources every three years as a
prerequisite for the renewal of the Agency's landfill operating permit. As a member of
the Dubuque County planning area, your input is valued and requested regarding the
enclosed DMASWA Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update. Also, your
municipality is required to endorse a resolution adopting the DMASWA Comprehensive
Solid Waste Management Plan Update. I have enclosed a sample resolution you may
use, or you may draft your own resolution. Please review the Plan Update with your City
Council and mail a copy of the signed resolution to me in the enclosed, stamped
envelope by August 1. If you have any comments on or corrections to the Plan Update,
please mail those back with the resolution and they will be considered for incorporation
into the final draft of the Plan Update.
If you have any questions regarding the Plan Update or the resolution, please contact
me at 563-589-4250 or cqoddard@citvofdubuque.orq at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your assistance.
Regards,. . . '; /
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Chuck Goddard
DMASWA Administrator
ATTACHMENTS
Intormallon on tnlS In me near future.
For more information about the meetings or local government responsibilities for comprehensive
solid waste management planning, please contact:
Chuck Goddard, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, phone: (563) 589-4354.
Sheryl Schnittjer, Delaware County Solid Waste Disposal Commission, phone: (563) 922-9702
Mark Warren, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, (515) 281-4968
925 Kerper Court, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-2405 . (563) 589-4250 . (563) 589-4252 fax
DMASWA
DUBUQUE. METROPOLITAN. AREA. SOLID. WASTE. AGENCY
June 8, 2006
TO: Cities, counties, waste haulers, businesses, property managers, waste reduction service
providers, environmental groups and individuals interested in solid waste management in
Dubuque and Delaware counties
The State of Iowa requires all cities and counties in the state to participate in a comprehensive
solid waste management plan process that details how solid waste will be managed within their
borders. The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency and Delaware County Solid Waste
Disposal Commission are preparing the area's next comprehensive solid waste management plan
update, which is due September 1, 2006.
Public meetings have been scheduled for the times and dates listed below:
. June 15, 2006, 7 p.m., Delhi Community Center
. June 20, 2006, Open Forum from 6 to 8 p.m. at the James Kennedy Library in Dyersville
. July 5, 4 p.m. at the Municipal Services Center, 925 Kerper Ct., in Dubuque.
All interested cities, counties, businesses, individuals, and groups are invited to attend. There will
be an overview of the comprehensive planning process, the responsibilities of cities and counties,
and the regional status of solid waste management. Attendees will be able to provide feedback on
the current system and suggestions for future changes.
Comments received at the meeting will be used to assess the effectiveness of the current solid
waste management system and to develop an implementation plan for the next six-year period.
The plan update will consider issues such as:
. The effectiveness of public education programs;
. Potential changes to recycling and composting programs;
. Access to landfill disposal;
. Compliance wiih.state laws and rules governing solid waste; and,
. Progress toward the state's 25% and 50% waste diversion goals.
If you are unable to attend a meeting, you may submit written comments to Chuck Goddard,
DMASWA Administrator, 925 Kerper Ct., Dubuque, IA 52001.
Each city in Dubuque County, Strawberry Point, and the Dubuque and Delaware county solid
waste agencies are required to pass a resolution adopting the plan update, prior to it being
submitted to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. City Clerks will be receiving more
information on this in the near future.
For more information about the meetings or local government responsibilities for comprehensive
solid waste management planning, please contact:
Chuck Goddard, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, phone: (563) 589-4354.
Sheryl Schnittjer, Delaware County Solid Waste Disposal Commission, phone: (563) 922-9702
Mark Warren, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, (515) 281-4968
925 Kerper Court, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-2405 . (563) 589-4250 . (563) 589-4252 fax
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DUBUQUE METROPOLITAN AREA SOLID WASTE AGENCY
COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, Section 455B.302 of the Code ofIowa requires every city and county of this state to
provide for the establishment and operation of a comprehensive solid waste reduction program
consistent with the waste management hierarchy under section 455B.301A, and a sanitary disposal
project for final disposal of solid waste by its residents; and
WHEREAS, Section 455B.306(1) of the Code ofIowa requires that all cities and counties file with the
director of the department of natural resources a comprehensive plan detailing the method by which
the city or county will comply with the requirements of section 455B.302 to establish and implement
a comprehensive solid waste reduction program for its residents; and
WHEREAS, a proposed comprehensive plan, as described in section 455B.306 of the Code ofIowa
has been prepared by the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency and Delaware County
Solid Waste Disposal Commission at the direction of and with the participation of the
city/county/agency/commission of , which plan.
is entitled "Comprehensive Plan Update" and is dated September 1, 2006; and
WHEREAS, this entity has determined that the adoption and implementation of the proposed
comprehensive plan is in the best interest of the city/county/agency/commission of
, with respect to satisfYing its statutory duties.
Now, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE
OF THE
CITY/COUNTY/AGENCY/COMMISSION OF
1. That the city/county/agency/commission does hereby approve and adopt the Comprehensive
Plan update as its comprehensive solid waste reduction plan, provided that any changes in
said plan hereafter proposed by the Agency or required by the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources shall be subject to the approval of the city/county/agency/commission.
2. That the city/county/agency/commission shall implement and participate in the programs set
forth in the Comprehensive Plan Update.
3. That the Agency is authorized to submit on behalf of the city/county/agency/commission the
Comprehensive Plan Update to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in satisfaction of
Section 455B.306(1) of the Code ofIowa.
Adopted this _ day of
.2006
Attest:
(name)
(name)
(name)
COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN: UPDATE
DUBUQUE METROPOLITAN AREA SOLID WASTE AGENCY
Permits No. 28-SDP"02-99, 31-SDP-01-75, 31-SDP-02-75, 31-SDP-07-96
September, 2006
COMMUNITIES IN SERVICE AREA:
Dubuque County:
city of Asbury
city of Cascade
City of Dyers vi lie
City of Holy Cross
City ofRickardsville
City ofZwingle
DelaW8I"e County:
City of Colesburg
City of Dyorsville
City ofHopkinton
Clayton County:
City of Strawberry Point
City of Balltown
City of Centralia
City ofEpworth
City-of Luxemburg
City of Sageville
City of Bankston
City of Dubuque
City of Farley
City of New Vienna
City of Sherrill
City of Bernard
City of Durango
City of Graf
City of Peosta
City of Worthington
City of Delaware
City ofEarlville
City of Manchester
City of Delhi
City of Edge wood
City of Masonville
City of Dundee
City of Greeley
City of Ryan
Hard Copy Supplement to
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Solid Waste
Comprehensive Management Plan: Update
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Permits No. 28-SDP-02-99, 31-SDP-01-75, 31-SDP-02-75, 31-SDP-07-96
September, 2006
I. Planning Area Description
1.1 Permanent Changes in the Planning Area
There have been no changes in the DMASW A Planning Area.
1.2 Planning Area Description
Submitted on-line
1.3 Planning Area Contacts
Submitted on-line
1.4 Permitted Facilities in the Planning Area
Submitted on-line
1.5 Planning Area Boards
Submitted on-line
1.6 Planning Area Board Members
Submitted on-line
II. Evidence of Cooperation
2.1 Resolutions from All Participating Governments and/or 28 E
Agreements
Municipal resolutions adopting the subsequent plan are included and can
be found at Attachment B.
2.2 Letters of Cooperation from Participating Private Agencies
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Letters of cooperation from private sanitary disposal projects are included
and can be found at Attachment C.
2.3 Copies of Contracts and 28E Agreements That Have Changed
Delivery contract has been extended six years to June 30, 2012 for the
following:
Delaware County Solid Waste Disposal Commission
P.O. Box 375, 606 N. Franklin St.
Delhi, IA 52223
Delivery contracts have been extended one year to June 30, 2007 for the
following:
Bi-County Disposal Inc.
798 6th Ave. NW
Dyersville, IA 52040-1034
City of Dubuque
50 West 13th St.
Dubuque,IA 52001
Bacon Recycling
P.O. Box 88
Hopkinton, IA 52237-0088
Allied Waste
c/o Delaware County Transfer Station
2124 State Hwy 38
Manchester, IA 52087
Dittmer Recycling
16331 Rustic Forest Trail
Dubuque, IA 52001-9638
City of Cascade, Iowa
320 1st Ave. West
P.O. Box 400
Cascade, IA 52033-0400
Houlihan Sanitation
721 E. Main St.
Manchester, IA 52057-1840
Allied Waste Services
c/o BFI Waste Service, LLC
1755 Radford Rd.
Dubuque,IA 52002
III. Public Participation
3.1 Public Input Strategies
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency meets
approximately once per month in public session. Unless closed following
appropriate procedures of the Iowa Open Meetings Law, all meetings are held in
public session and include opportunities for public comment. Meeting agendas are
posted in the Dubuque City Hall, Dubuque County Courthouse, and actual
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meeting location. Notices and agendas are also distributed in advance to Delaware
County, media outlets, waste haulers, and other interested groups like the
Environmental Task Force.
The Delaware County Solid Waste Disposal Commission meets approximately
semi-annually in public session. Agendas, which include opportunities for public
comment and discussion, are distributed in advance to area media as well as City
Council and Board of Supervisor representatives. Members of the Commission
indicate that they regularly receive input and feedback from area residents and
businesses. This process often occurs through a call to the city clerk, mayor or
council member, all of whom have relatively high visibility in their communities,
or to the Commission's secretary.
The Education and Communication Coordinator provides a written and verbal
report on the waste reduction programs. Reports provide details of the ongoing
education programs, and present the tonnage of waste materials collected within
the planning area and monthly revenues and expenses for the waste reduction
operation. A report on landfill activities and DNR issues is presented at each
meeting. The Education and Communication Coordinator prepares news releases
and articles for media to publicize important waste issues. Attachment D
illustrates examples oflocal newspaper reports.
3.2 Public Meetings Held for Plan Development
Waste reduction programs, solid waste management, and ways to expand
and improve the Planning Area waste management system are discussed at each
public meeting held once a month. The meetings are published in the newspaper.
A strategic planning workshop was held on October 4th and 5th at which
community input was welcomed on waste management issues, and Agency Board
members worked on both short and long term strategic planning.
Attachment E illustrates examples of methods used to publicize public meetings.
Notices of all public meetings are published in the newspaper pursuant to the
Code of Iowa.
3.3 Public Review Meetings
The draft comprehensive plan update and a copy ofDNR's resolution language
were distributed throughout the planning area in May 2006, with the intention of
receiving comments and approvals in time for a September 1,2006, submittal. A
list of individuals and/or groups to whom the draft plan was sent are included in
Attachment F. Comments received by late July, 2006 were incorporated and/or "\ \.y
addressed as appropriate. .-.:J" 0
The Agency held three public meetings specifically for plan development and .--/
review: Agency Board meeting and planning session, Jafte 7, Z886;1)ubuque.
General public meeting, June 20, 2006 Dyersville Public Library, Dyersville.
Delaware County Waste Commission meeting, June 15, 2006, Delhi.
Minutes from public meetings at which the draft and/or final comprehensive plan
were discussed are included in Attachment G.
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IV. Baseline Waste Stream Report
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources performs the goal progress
calculation at the time of comprehensive plan update approval. The 1988 base
year total waste disposal for the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
area was 100,568 tons. The total waste disposal for FY2005 is 92,429 tons.
V. Changes in Area Demographics
There has been a flat growth rate of the population in the city and county of
Dubuque but a 30+% growth rate in the smaller neighboring cities around
Dubuque. Jobs have gone from 50,800 in 2002 to 56,000 in 2006 in the Dubuque
area. New construction in both residential and commercial hit $421,574,000 in
this time period with record new homes built in 2004. Dubuque has been #1 in
job growth rate in Iowa for three years. The population shift into Dubuque area is
2.1 % which is double the 1. 0% growth rate of the state ofIowa.
VI. Waste Composition & Generation
6.1 Changes in Waste Generation Since the Last Approved Plan
There have been no significant changes to waste generation since the last
approved Comprehensive Plan Update in May of 2002 until FY2005.
Landfill tonnage decreased about two percent in FY 2003, but only
increased about one percent in FY2004. Fiscal 2005 brought an increase
of almost six percent contributed mostly to C & D from various large
construction projects.
6.2 Changes in Waste Composition Since the Last Approved Plan
There have been no relevant changes to waste composition since the last
approved Comprehensive Plan Update of 2002 except the increase in the
C & D waste stream due to large construction projects and the increase of
electronics products ( computers) seen in the waste stream.
6.3 Effects of Anticipated Planning Area Modifications
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There are not planning area modifications anticipated for the next three
years.
VII. Existing Integrated Solid Waste Management System
Description
7.1 Select a City
Submitted on-line
7.2 Recycling and Waste Collection Systems
Submitted on-line
7.3 Recycling and Waste Haulers
Submitted on-line
7.4 Residential Recycling
Submitted on-line
7.5 Commercial Recycling
Submitted on-line
7.6 Drop-OtTRecycling Sites
Submitted on-line
7.7 Diverted Materials Collection
Submitted on-line
7.8 Yard Waste Management Programs
Submitted on-line
7.9 Yard Waste Management Sites
Submitted on-line
7.10 Material Specific Initiatives
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Public Education
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency uses its
public education program to increase public awareness about proper
recycling and disposal options for motor oil, lead acid batteries, tires, and
household appliances. These education activities include the distribution
of brochures explaining proper disposal of household hazardous materials
such as batteries, cleaning products, pesticides, and household paint. The
flyers and brochures are distributed at area events, school programs and at
presentations to community organizations. (Sample in Attachment K)
Environmental and science classes from Planning Area schools tour the
Landfill several times a year. Discussions of Household Hazardous
Materials, compo sting and waste management practices are presented.
Brochures on backyard compo sting, proper disposal ofHHM, appliances,
e-waste, and tires are distributed. .
Household Hazardous Materials
With assistance of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the
DMASW A has collected the following number of households from both
mobile and drop off events: FY03 -715, FY04 - 654, and FY05 - 608.
In FY03 a total of 56, 159 pounds of hazardous waste materials were
collected for proper disposal. In FY04 62,948 and in FY05 68,753 pounds
was collected. With the ongoing efforts, the total HHW collected since
being permitted is 433,492 pounds. Hazardous waste brochures and
recycling flyers were distributed to participants.
The RCC is located at the Dubuque Landfill on Highway 20 west
of Dubuque and serves Dubuque and Delaware counties. The RCC began
collecting HHWs from residences in October 1997 and from conditionally
exempt small quantity generators (CESQG) in February 1998. The RCC
also features a Reusable Materials Exchange Program where usable
products that have been delivered are offered to the public for reuse at no
cost. A mobile trailer is available for conducting small toxic cleanup
events in service area communities. The service area includes all Agency
planning member communities, though other northeast Iowa counties have
also been provided service. Several contractors are used to manage
materials accepted at the RCC.
Backyard Composting and Yard Waste Management
In the past year, the DMASW A held compost demonstrations and
backyard compost bin sales in cooperation with the Dubuque Arboretum,
the Delaware County Waste Commission, the Dubuque County
Conservation Board, Iowa State University Extension Service and an area
garden store. Seventy five people attended the composting demonstrations
and approximately 225 back yard compost bins were sold.
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In FY 2001, the Agency began operating a permit-by-ru1e composting
facility at its Landfill. The cities of Asbury, Manchester, Hopkinton,
Cascade, Dyersville, and Farley all offer sites to which residential yard
waste and brush may be delivered. The Dubuque Arboretum accepts
leaves if delivered. The Splendid Valley Nursery also accepts leaves and
grass from area residents.
Data for each facility are submitted on-line in the Composting Facilities
Form. A hard copy of the completed form is included in Appendix A.
Tires
The Agency has been accepting up to 4 tires per individual per
visit free of charge since FY 2003. This will end July 1, 2006. In FY03
197 tons of waste tires were collected by Agency operations. In FY04 181
tons and FY05 201 tons were collected. A waste tire collection event was
held in cooperation with the Western Dubuque PF A Chapter in October,
2005. As part of the event, each participant was provided with information
about problems posed by waste tires, potential waste tire management
options, and ways to extend the usable life of tires.
The Agency will be following Iowa Department of Natural Resources Tire
Take Bake Initiative when it becomes effective.
Used Oil
Use oil is accepted via drop-off at the RCC located at the Landfill.
Used oil is also accepted for drop-off at many local service stations in the
Agency's planning area. Charges may apply. These are summarized in the
Iowa Used Oil and Auto Parts Directory.
Lead-Acid. Batteries
Lead-acid batteries can be taken to the Battery Center, Blum
Company, or many battery retailers. Many batteries, including button and
NiCad batteries, can be dropped off for recycling at the place of purchase
or an appointment can be made at the RCC.
Appliances
The Agency accepts appliances at its landfill for a fee. In return,
appliances are picked up by Moor's Salvage for recycling and certified
hazardous component recovery. Moor's removes the appliances from the
site before removing Freon, PCB's, and recovering the metal. In FY03
4,686 individual pieces where collected. In FY04 4,250 appliances and in
FY05 3,801 appliances were recycled.
7.11 New Waste Reduction and Recycling Programs
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7.11.1 Solid Waste Education Office Programs
The Agency bears the majority of the responsibility for addressing
comprehensive planning activities in both Delaware and Dubuque
counties. Administrative activities are completed by a recently created
position of Agency Administrator. Education and communication
activities are implemented through a contract with Loras College to
provide an Education and Communication Coordinator (Education
Coordinator), a position funded by a portion of retained tonnage fees.
Several of the communities noted in survey forms returned to the DNR
that they also provide solid waste information to residents. It appears the
information is provided mostly on an as requested basis to current
residents and via use of documents created by the Education Office.
Larger communities have cable TV also use their local government
channels to share information about the various integrated solid waste
management system components. Area haulers also regularly distribute
information about their services and how to use them to customers.
Because the Agency delegates recycling collection and processing
activities to the haulers, who often vary in program details, it is more
important for this specific information to be provided by the haulers than
by the Agency.
DNR Education Trailer
The DNR educational trailer was used by DMASW A during Earth
Week in 2005 and 2006. During Earth Week, 2005, the trailer traveled to
eleven schools, with 1134 third and fourth grade students and teachers
visiting it. During Earth Week, 2006, the trailer was used for the sixth
grade E-Cubed programs, as well as stops in DyersviIle, Delhi, and
Manchester. Total number of people visiting during 2006 was about 1500
youth and adults. The trailer featured interactive educational games, two
large flat screen televisions that showed recycling videos, and many
different recycling displays. Waste reduction education materials were
distributed.
Loras College Efforts have included:
· Distribution of Lor as Recycling Brochure to campus community.
· Working with the Loras Environmental Action Forum group on
America Recycles Day and Earth Week activities
· Working with Technology team to increase recycling of batteries,
computers, and projector bulbs
· Shared chemical disposal information with science hall staff
· Supervising Solid Waste Education Office internships.
· Working with housekeeping staff to increase recycling and waste
reduction in residence halls
Public Presentations
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During FY 05 a total of2020 students from 24 schools were involved
in classroom presentations or landfill tours. (The RCC Coordinator assists
the Education Coordinator by doing the Landfill tours.) In addition,
several other presentations were given for adults, ranging from the
Optimists to sharing resources with graduate level teacher workshop
participants. During FY 06 approximately 1783 students from 16 schools
were involved in classroom presentations or landfill tours. In addition, the
Education Coordinator assisted with the UNI Waste Reduction Teacher
Workshop held in Maquoketa.
Public Event Displays
. Embrace Dubuque - Sept. 2004
. Loras Wellness Day - Oct. 2004
. Sustainable Lawn & Garden Workshop - March, 2005
. Dubuque City Expo, April 2005 & April 2096
Special Events/Efforts
. Established a School/Business Partnership with Dubuque Community
School District, resulting in a comprehensive evaluation program
called Green Vision Education. Two schools have gone through the
program as of the time of writing this comp plan update, with four
scheduled for the 06-07 school year. In Attachment H is the evaluation
form used with the schools.
. Served on Dubuque Community School District Middle School
Science Curriculum committee
. Served on the Dubuque Community School District Wellness
Committee
7.11.2 Bi-County Medical Wastes Task Force
A group of representatives from Dubuque and Delaware counties
have been meeting to create strategies for safe disposal of pharmaceuticals
and medical sharps. At this point, the group is working on education
pieces to be distributed through physicians, pharmadsts, and community
resources. The group also hopes to establish an expanded drop off
program for medical sharps that would offer convenience to the entire
DMASW A service area. Approximately 200 families participated in three
mercury thermometer exchange events were held during Earth Week
2006. Ongoing exchange for digital thermometers is available by
appointment at the Regional Collection Center located at the Dubuque
Landfill.
7.11.3 Electronics Recycling
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In the last two years, the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste
Agency has sponsored three electronics recycling events. At those events,
one hundred and fifty volunteers from area service groups assisted the
Agency in receiving materials from over 600 households. The materials
received included computer monitors, CPUs, stereos, VCRs, TVs and
other miscellaneous electronic equipment. All electronics brought to the
events were taken to the Scott County Waste Commission Electronics
Demanufacturing facility and dismantled with all components being
recycled. Future plans are to set up a permanent drop off facility at the
landfill.
7.11.4 Special Event Recycling Units
DMASW A offers special event recycling units for loan free of
charge'to community groups interested in adding recycling options to their
event. .
7.11.5 City of Dubuque Food Scrap Recycling Program
DMASW A is working with the City of Dubuque to implement a 2
year food scrap recycling pilot program for 300 residents and businesses.
Starting April 1st, Food scraps are collected at the curb from subscription
customers and mixed with yard waste to be delivered to the landfill
compost facility. Currently, XXX residents and businesses are
participating in the program with the goal to expand throughout the
summer and next year.
7.11.6 Backyard Composting
DMASW A purchased 250 backyard compost bins through the
Iowa Recycling Association and held 6 workshops and sales events during
the fall of2005 and spring 2006. Almost all of the bins have been sold
and 75 people participated in the education workshops.
7.11.7 Construction and Demolition
DMASW A started tracking diverted landfill C&D waste and
construction recycling in 2003 with the Dubuque Historical Society's
River Museum project where 183 tons of construction and demolition
waste was recycled and diverted from the landfill. Later the city of
Dubuque began two watershed projects involving removal of houses.
Other commercial projects also were contacted about C&D recycling and
reuse of materials. In FY05 over 11,316 tons of C&D waste was diverted
from the landfill. In the spring of2006 a C&D workshop was held to
receive input and share information on C&D recycling. Future workshops
are in the planning stages.
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7.11.8 Rubble Recycling
A rubble program was developed and permitted in the spring 2006
to take concrete and cement block/brick. These are stockpiled until
sufficient quantities are reached so that a crusher could economically be
hired to crush the concrete into a usable road base material.
7.11.9 Grants Given Out:
DMASW A has a planning area waste minimization grant
program. Up to $25,000 dollars is available per a successful
applicant. At least 50% of the eligible money must be spent on
education efforts. There is a grant application that must be filled
out and any grant over $500 must be reviewed and approved by a
select committee of volunteer stakeholders. The Agency then has
final approval. The total grants given out was FY03 $138,314,
FY04 $200,792 and for FY05 $203,907. In FY03 grant recipients
included C&D recycling, Delaware County, City of Cascade, ISU
Extension, Educator, Dubuque Park Division, and the City of
Dubuque. In FY04 grants went to Delaware County, C&D
recycling, Dubuque Arboretum, City ofEpworth, and ISU
Extension. In FY05 grants went to Delaware County, C&D
recycling, E-Waste events, educator, ISUExtension, City of
Epworth, City of Worthington, and the Dubuque Community
Schools.
VIII. Evaluation of Progress Toward Goals
A strategic planning process for DMASW A began on 10/4/05 with an evening
session designed to maximize the inputs of agency staff and stakeholders. An
open discussion revealed numerous issues. The following morning, 10/5/05, the
Agency Board of Directors met in a special session to review the issues and begin
the planning process. The three board members met again on 10/25/05 to
complete the planning process. The DMASW A Administrative Team was present
throughout all sessions, and team members were often called upon by the Board
of Directors to provide insight and expertise.
A decision-making matrix was provided by facilitator David Williamson. Issues
selected for action by board members were prioritized and then identified as
Tactical (0-3 months), Tactical (3-15 months), or Strategic (beyond 15 months).
A summary of the identified priorities is included in Attachment J.
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IX. Analysis of Solid Waste Alternatives
To continue meeting the requirements of the State inherent in Chapters 4SSB and
4SSD including tracking compliance with the waste volume reduction goals, it is
recommended that Agency members review their existing solid waste ordinances
on a periodic basis and update them as necessary. Therefore, an ordinance review
and potential update is included in the Implementation Timeline. The Agency can
assist with this process by reviewing ordinances and providing draft language as
necessary.
X. Timeline
Proposed Responsible Implementation Public Anticipated
Activities Organization Milestones Education Impact
and Strategies
Locations
Expand RCC DMASWA Part of the site Increase Less toxies
services development of a awareness of being buried in
Citizens removing the DMASWA
Convenience Toxies from the landfill
Center waste stream
Estimated FY08
Electronies DMASWA Operational in Increase Less toxies and
Recycling early FY07, will awareness of less materials
also be part of site removing toxies being buried in
development of a from the waste the DMASWA
Citizens stream and the landfill
Convenience availability of
Center recycling these
Estimated FY08 materials
Public DMASWA Ongoing Work with all Awareness of
Education & ages to the alternatives
Outreach Increase to landfilling
awareness of should reduce
keeping toxies materials going
and all recycling into the landfill
materials out of
the landfill and
other waste
reduction
strateaies
Commercial DMASWA FY07 review IDNR Publicize to the Awareness of
Recycling Waste commercial the alternatives
Composition Study businesses to landfilling
to set goals on what help is should reduce
what commercial available from toxies oroduced
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materials that is to the state and and less
be reduced from local resources materi.lils going
going into the and offer into the landfill
landfill and what workshops to
appropriate rules help educate
are needed to the businesses
reach these goals,
this would be
ongoing reviews
Hauler DMASWA FY07-08 Hauler Increase All Comp plan
Waste waste contracts awareness that waste materials
Contracts should be in place all comp plan are being
through the FY09 area citizens processed
comp plan update waste materials safely and
and maybe are being environmentally
through the FY12 processed correct
comp plan update safely alld
environmentally
correct in their
local landfill
Long Term DMASWA FY07 the third Increase More
Landfill Site generation of awareness of convenient and
Use& landfill cells should the availability safer for
Development be approve for of these citizens to
development, components to handle
FY08 the increase the materials
development of the recycling of all coming to the
Landfill Site Plan materials landfill
including the
Citizens
Convenience
Center, second, ",' ..
scale,
office/education
center, entrance
gate, scale house ..,
and various ..
"
..
recycling drop off
locations, FY09-12
construction of
components of the
site plan
Expanded C DMASWA Ongoing Develop With the
&D development of workshops for development of
Recycling alternatives to contractors and alternatives for
, C&D materials others C&D materials it
being landfilled, should reduce
priority of goals materials going'
include wood into the landfill
.. waste, glass,
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drywall, and I
education of the
processing of C&D i
Tracking DMASWA and All Ordinances Ongoing All Comp plan
compliance Plan Members reviewed and any education for waste materials
of State necessary updates plan members are being
Waste as needed to meet the processed
Volume compliance safely and
Reduction requirements of environmentally
Goals the State of correct and
Iowa having less
materials being
buried in the
DMASWA
landfill
Rural DMASWA Four sites Increase Less materials
Recycling operational in early awareness of being buried in
Drop Off FY07, with goal to recycling the DMASWA
Program increase four sites materials and landfill
by FY09 and keeping
another four sites recyclable
by FY12 materials out of
the landfill
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Attachments
A) Copies of online forms
B) Copies of required resolutions
C) Copies ofletters of required cooperation
D) Examples of local newspaper reports
E) Examples of publicized public meetings
F) List of individuals/groups who received plan copy
G) Public Meetings minutes or summaries
H) Green Vision Education evaluation form
I) Strategic Plan summary
J) Samples flyers and brochures
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Comprehensive Plan Online Contents
for
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Date Submitted: <T8D>
Planning Area Description
DRAFT
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
All cities and the unincorporated area in Delaware County; all cities and the unincorporated
area in Dubuque County; the cities of Edgewood and Strawberry Point in Clayton County;
and the city of Zwingle in Jackson County.
Last Updated: 312412006 2:25:05 PM
Planning Area Contacts
DRAFT
Chuck Goddard Don Vogt Bev Wagner
Agency Administrator Operations and Maintenance Solid Waste Education
DMASWA Manager Coordinator
Municipal Services Center City of Dubuque DMASWA
925 Kerper Ct. Municipal Services Center Loras College, #232
Dubuque, IA 52001 925 Kerper Court 1450 Alta Vista
Phone: 563-5894354 Dubuque, IA 52001 Dubuque, IA 52001
Fax: 563-5894252 Phone: (319) 5894250 Phone: 563-588-7933
Email: Fax: (319) 5894252 Fax: 563-5574070
cgoddard@cityofdubuque.org Email: Email:
Web: www.dmaswa.org dvogt@cityofdubuque.org beverly. wagner@loras.edu
!ZI Primary Contact !ZI Primary Contact Web: www.dmaswa.org
o Consultant o Consultant !ZI Primary Contact
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Last Updated: 4/1312006 1 :45:31 PM
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DRAFT
Delaware County Solid Waste Disposal Commission
Role in ISWMS: Public solid waste agency overseeing and providing integrated solid waste
management in Delaware County.
Regular Meeting Time & Day: Bi-annualiy
Last Updated: 411312006 1 :47:59 PM
Member Representing
Bill Alden Member
Ed Gibbs Member
Shirley Helmrichs Member
D.J. Hucker Exec Board Member
Steve Koeneke Member
Robert Luensmann Member
Bob McCahen Member
Bob Nefzger Exec Board Member
Bill Redd Member
Rich Sampson Chairperson
Mike Sauser Member
Sheryl Schnittjer SecretarylTreasurer
Neil Sherman Member
Bill Skinner Exec Board Member
Dan Stelken Vice-Chairperson
Dan Wheeler Member
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Role in ISWMS: Public solid waste agency overseeing and providing integrated solid waste
management in Delaware and Dubuque Counties.
Regular Meeting Time & Day: Monthly
Last Updated: 4113120061:46:43 PM
Member
Ric Jones
Eric Manternach
Ann Michalski
Last Updated
4/21/20069:51 :19 AM
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4/21/20069:49:51 AM
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4/21/20069:50:44 AM
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4/21/20069:48:38 AM
4/21/2006 9:53:25 AM
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4/21/2006 9:49:21 AM
4/21/2006 9:58:06 AM
Representing
Agency Vice Chairperson
Agency Board Member
Agency Chairperson
Last Updated
3/24/2006 2:49:41 PM
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Permitted Facilities
DRAFT
28-SDP-02-99: Delaware County Transfer
Type of facility: Transfer Station
Permit Status: Operation Permit
MSWTipping Fee: $40.00
C&D Waste Tipping Fee: $40.00
Bans or Ordinances in effect: NA
Other comments: Randy is the only hauler that use the transfer station.
Last Updated:10128/2005 10:29:05 AM
31-SDP-02-75: Dubuque Metropolitan Sanitary Landfill
Type of facility: Municipal Landfill
Permit Status: Operation Permit
MSW Tipping Fee: $32.23
C&D Waste Tipping Fee: 0
Bans or Ordinances in effectO
Other comments:
Lao! Updated:411312006 4:00:03 PM
31-SDP-06-93: John Deere Dubuque Works Industrial Waste Landfill
Type of facility: Industrial Landfill
Permit Status: Operation Permit
MSW Tipping Fee: 0
C&D Waste Tipping Fee: 0
Bans or Ordinances in effect:None
Other comments:
Last Updated:411312006 4:01:28 PM
31-SDP-07 -96: Dubuque Metro Area Solid Waste Agency HHM RCC
Type of facility: Household Hazardous Materials
Permit Status: Operation Permit
MSW Tipping Fee: 0
C&D Waste Tipping Fee: 0
Bans or Ordinances in effect: None
Other comments:
Last Updated:71112005 4:14:16 PM
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DRAFT
County: DUBUQUE
Cascade
Locations: Cascade Cit Gara e 200 Buchanan St., Cascade. Open 24 hours a day
Paper: Glass: Metal: Plastic:
Newspaper Clear Glass Steel Cans (tin) iii PET (#1)
iii Corrugated Cardboard iii Brown Glass Aluminum iii HOPE (#'2)
iii Office Paper iii Green Glass other 0 PVC (#3)
Box Board 0 other 0 LOPE (#4)
iii Magazines 0 PP (#5)
o other 0 PS & EPS (#6)
o Other Plastic (#7)
Other comments:
Last Updated:411312006 2:04:50 PM
Dubuque
Locations:
Paper:
Newspaper
Corrugated Cardboard
Office Paper
Box Board
Magazines
Other: phone books, egg cartons
1755 Radford Rd dawn to dusk
Glass: Metal: Plastic:
iii Clear Glass Steel Cans (tin) iii PET (#1)
iii Brown Glass Aluminum iii HOPE (#'2)
iii Green Glass other 0 PVC (#3)
o Other LOPE (#4)
PP(#5)
PS & EPS (#6)
other Plastic (#7)
Other comments:
Last Updated:121161200511:10:44AM
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Locations: End of Lola Lane at 3 oint turn around Hours not available
Paper: Glass: Metal: Plastic:
iii Newspaper iii Clear Glass Steel Cans (tin) iii PET (#1)
iii Corrugated Cardboard Brown Glass iii Aluminum iii HOPE (#'2)
iii Office Paper iii Green Glass Other 0 PVC (#3)
iii Box Board 0 other 0 LOPE (#4)
iii Magazines 0 PP (#5)
o other 0 PS & EPS (#6)
o Other Plastic (#7)
Other comments:
Last Updated:312412006 3:55:06 PM
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Yard Waste Management Sites
DRAFT
County: DELAWARE
Hopkinton
Site name:
Location and Hours of
Operation:
Sanitary Disposal YES
Project (SOP) Permit:
Permitted By Rule: YES
Collection method: Both
Items accepted at the site:
iii Garden Debris
IiZI Grass Clippings
iii Leaves
iii Trees and Brush
IiZI Tree Limbs
o Other
Other comments:
Last Updaled:312412006 4:12:06 PM
City Compost Pile
Located near City Shop
Manchester
Site name:
Location and Hours of
Operation:
Sanitary Disposal
Project (SOP) Permit: YES
Permitted By Rule: YES
Collection method: Both
Items accepted at the site:
iii Garden Debris
IiZI Grass Clippings
iii Leaves
iii Trees and Brush
iii Tree Limbs
o Other
Other comments:
Last Updated:312412006 4:06:43 PM
Municipal Compost Area & Yard Waste site
Southeast part of Manchester, dawn to dusk
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County: DUBUQUE
Cascade
Site name:
Location and Hours of
Operation:
Sanitary Disposal
Project (SDP) Permit: YES
Permitted By Rule: YES
Collection method: Dropped off on-site
Items accepted at the site:
Il2I Garden Debris
Il2I Grass Clippings
Cascade Yard Waste Site
5th Ave. SW & Pierce St. SW, daylight hours from April - November
Il2I Leaves
Il2I Trees and Brush
Il2I Tree Limbs
o Other
Other comments:
Last Updated:312412006 4:09:24 PM
Dubuque
Site name:
Location and Hours of
Operation:
Sanitary Disposal
Project (SDP) Permit: YES
Permitted By Rule: YES
Collection method: Both
Items accepted at the site:
Il2I Garden Debris
Il2I Grass Clippings
Il2I Leaves
Il2I Trees and Brush
Il2I Tree Limbs
Il2I Other
Dubuque Metro Landfill
14501 Highway 20 West, Dubuque, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The City of Dubuque has begun a food scrap recycling program on a
limited basis. This material will be included with the yard waste.
Last Updated:312412006 4:03:47 PM
Other comments:
Recycling and Waste Collection
for the city of: Dubuque
DRAFT
1. Is this city currently part of a 28E agreement with a solid waste agency that addresses
integrated solid waste management? Yes
2. How does your city govern the collection
of garbage/recycling?:
Garbage Collection:
a) This city licenses haulers/collectors
b) This city contracts with haulers/collectors
c) Properties contract individually
d) Collected by city crews
Recycling Collection
a) This city licenses haulers/collectors
b) This city contracts with haulers/collectors
c) Properties contract individually
d) Collected by city crews
.R'd . I.C 'al No or Not
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iii
o
iii
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3. How frequently is residential garbage collected? (check all that apply)
lilWeekly DTwice-weekly DEvery Other Week ODoes not apply ODon't
know DOther
4. Does this city have a residential Unit Based Pricing (UHP) Program, also known as
Pay As You Throw (pAYT)? Yes
If yes, what year did the program begin? 2002
5. If applicable, briefly describe this city's UHP program below
Monthly fee for one 35-gal. bag or can. Green tags for extra bag or can. Additiona135-gal
cans available for monthlv fee.
6. If applicable, what is the basis for the UHP program? (check all that apply)
lilRequired by City Ordinance
DSystem provided by Private Hauler
DRequired by City/Hauler Contract
lilRequired by Iowa Code
Dother
7. Other comments regarding this city's recycling and waste collection:
Last Updated: 4/21/2006 10: 19: 16 AM
Kecycling and Waste Haulers
for the city of: Dubuque
DRAFT
1. List the names of all waste and recycling haulers that serve your community and put a
checkmark in aonronriate boxes to indicate their services.
Garbage Garbage Disposal Recycling
Collection Collection
Waste Hauler Name I I
(Public and Private Haulers) ResiM Comm- V\Mhin Transported Resi- Comm-
dential ercial Planning Out-ol- denlial ercial Last Updated
Area State
Alley Cat Disposal IiZI IiZI IiZI 0 0 0 121231200511 :57:00
AM
AlliedlBFI Waste IiZI IiZI IiZI 0 IiZI IiZI 4/21/2006 10:14:56 AM
Bi County Disposal IiZI IiZI IiZI 0 IiZI IiZI 1212312005 11 :57:48
AM
City 01 Dubuque Municipal Collection IiZI IiZI IiZI 0 IiZI IiZI 121231200511:57:22
Service AM
Dittmer Recycling 0 IiZI IiZI 0 0 IiZI 4/21/200610:15:41 AM
.
Diverted Materials Collection
for the city of: Dubuque
DRAFT
1. What diverted materials are collected Curbside Collection Drop- Don't Have
from your residents? (check all that apply) Frequencv off Access To
Household Hazardous Waste 0 business hours - IiZI 0
vear round
Appliances IiZI vear round IiZI 0
Electronics 0 moving to year IiZI 0
round
Tires 0 vear round IiZI 0
Used Oil 0 year round IiZI 0
Lead Acide Batteries 0 year round IiZI 0
Other: 0 0 IiZI
Commercial Recycling
for the city of: Dubuque
DRAFT
1. Do businesses/workplaces in this city have access to recycling programs?
Yes
2. How are recyclable materials collected from businesses/workplaces?
Ii2I Collected at the business/workplace by a private hauler.
o Collected at the businesslworkplace by the local solid waste agency.
Ii2I Collected at the business/workplace by this city or county.
Ii2I Processed and marketed directly by the business/workplace.
Ii2I Businesslworkplace employees drop off recyclings at a recycling center or drop-off site.
3a. Does this city require businesses/workplaces to recycling by ordinance
No
.
3b. If applicable, for more information on this ordinance whom do we contact?
Last Updated: 4/21/20061:11:40 PM
Yard Waste Management Program
for the city of: Dubuque
DRAFT
1. \M1at yard waste (Le., leaves, grass clippings, and garden waste) and tree waste (Le., trees,
tree limbs/branches) management options are available in this community? (YW = Yard
Waste, TW = Tree Waste) (check all that apply)
Backyard Composting: Ii2I YW 0 TW
Backyard Burning: 0 YW 0 TW
Compost or Mulch Program: Ii2I YW Ii2I TW
Land Apply On Farm/City Property: 0 YW 0 TW
Leave ~ LaylMulchlng Mower Program: Ii2I YW
Other (plea.. specify):
2. Does this city operate a burn pile for trees and tree limbs?
No
3. If this city's residents have access to yard waste management sites, select which of the
following sites in the planning area are available to this city.
Ii2I Dubuque Metro Landfill in Dubuque
o Municipal Compost Area & Yard Waste site in Manchester
o Cascade Yard Waste Site in Cascade
o City Compost Pile in Hopkinton
4. Other comments regarding this city's yard waste management program:
Residential Recycling
for the city of: Dubuque
DRAFT
1. \M1at type(s) of residential recycling are available to this city? (check all that apply)
IiZI Curbside
iii Drop-off
2. Put a checkmark in appropriate boxes to
indicate recycling services for paper, plastic, metal
and glass.
a) \M10 provides curbside recycling collection for
this cit 's residents? (check 00 thotopp/y)
a) \M10 provides drop-off recycling collection for
this city's residents? (checlc oil thot opp/y)
City
Solid
Waste Private
Not
Agency
iii
o
Entity Ap licable
o 0
o
iii
iii 0
3a. If applicable, what materials are collected as part of this city's curbside recycling program?
Paper Glass: Metal: Plastic:
iii Newspaper iii Clear Glass IiZI steel Cans (tin) iii PET (#1)
iii Corrugated Cardboard iii Brown Glass iii Aluminum iii HOPE (#2)
iii Offlce Paper iii Green Glass 0 Other 0 PVC (#3)
iii Box Board 0 Other 0 LOPE (#4)
iii Magazines 0 PP (#5)
o Other 0 PS & EPS (#6)
o Other Plastic (#7)
3b. If applicable, how often are the above items collected?
Weekly
4. If this city's residents have access to drop-off sites, select which of the following cities'
and/or unincorporated areas' drop-off sites in the planning area are available to this city.
iii Drop-off sites in Dubuque
o Drop-off sites in Cascade
o Drop-off sites in Graf
5. Other comments regarding this city's residential recycling:
Last Updated: 4/21/2006 10:18:26 AM