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Solid Waste Mgmt Plan Update D~~~E ~Yk-~ MEMORANDUM September 7,2006 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: DMASWA Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update Public Works Director Don Vogt recommends approval of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency's 2006 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. YlucLj t Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Don Vogt, Public Works Director D~~~E ~ck~ MEMORANDUM August 31, 2006 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Don Vogt, Public Works Director ~ SUBJECT: DMASWA Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memorandum is to seek City Council concurrence and approval of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency's 2006 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update. BACKGROUND Every three years, the Agency must submit an Update to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) of its original Solid Waste Management Comprehensive Plan. This is one of the requirements upon which renewal of the Agency's three year Landfill Operating Permit is contingent. The original Plan (1990) stated how the Agency and its customers planned to conduct their solid waste management programs during the early 1990's. An Update has been filed every three years since, noting the Agency's and its customers' current solid waste management programs and plans for the next three years. IDNR requires that all municipalities and counties within the Agency's service area acknowledge and endorse the Update, by adopting the attached resolution. DISCUSSION A copy of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency's 2006 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update accompanies this memorandum. My solid waste collection and disposal staff and I have not only reviewed and support the Update, we actually prepared the Update on behalf of the Agency. RECOMMENDATION I recommend that the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency's 2006 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update be submitted to the City Council for its consideration and approval. BUDGET IMPACT The Agency's 2006 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update has no immediate or foreseeable budget implications for the City of Dubuque. In any case, any changes to the Plan Update, from either the Agency or IDNR, are subject to City Council approval. ACTION STEP I request that the City Council approve the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency's 2006 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update and that it authorize the Mayor, by the attached resolution, to adopt it. CC: Barry A. Lindahl, City Attorney Attachments RESOLUTION NO. 436-06 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DUBUQUE METROPOLITAN AREA SOLID WASTE AGENCY'S COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE Whereas, Section 455B.302 of the Code of Iowa 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 of Iowa 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 of Iowa has been prepared by the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency and the Delaware County Solid Waste Disposal Commission at the direction of and with the participation of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which plan is entitled Comprehensive Plan Update and is dated September 1, 2006; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has determined that the adoption and implementation of the proposed comprehensive plan is in its best interest, with respect to satisfying its statutory duties. Now, therefore, it is hereby resolved by the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: 1. That the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa 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 Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. 2. That the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa 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 Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa the Comprehensive Plan Update to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in satisfaction of Section 455B.306(1) of the Code of Iowa. ,. . Passed, adopted and approved this 18th day of September, 2006. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider City Clerk 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 ofDyersville City of Holy Cross City of Rickardsville City ofZwingle Delaware County: City of Coles burg City of Dyersville City of Hopkinton Clayton County: City of Strawberry Point City of Balltown City ofCentralia City of Epworth 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 of Earl vii Ie City of Manchester City of Delhi City of Edgewood City of Masonville City of Dundee City of Greeley City of Ryan - 1 - Hard Copy Supplement to 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 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 - 2- 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 Co. Transfer Station 2124 State Hwy 38 Manchester, IA 52087 City of Cascade, Iowa 320 1st Ave. West P.O. Box 400 Cascade,IA 52033-0400 Dittmer Recycling 16331 Rustic Forest Trail Dubuque, IA 52001-9638 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 (DMASW A) 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 meeting location. Notices and agendas are also distributed in advance to Delaware County, area media, waste haulers, and other interested groups such as the Dubuque County Environmental Task Force. Reports provide details on the ongoing education programs, the tonnage of waste materials collected within the planning area, and monthly revenues and expenses. A report on landfill activities and DNR issues is also presented at each meeting. 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. At each Agency meeting, the Education and Communication Coordinator provides written and verbal reports on the Agency's waste reduction education programs and prepares news releases and articles for area media to publicize important waste issues. Attachment D illustrates examples of local newspaper reports. - 3 - 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 monthly public meeting. Notice of meetings is published in area news~apers. A strategic planning workshop was held on October 4' and 5th of 2005, at which community input was solicited and received on waste management issues. The Agency Board members also focused on both short and long term strategic planning. Attachment E illustrates examples of the methods used to publicize public meetings. Notices of all public meetings are published in the newspaper pursuant to the Code ofIowa. 3.3 Public Review Meetings The draft comprehensive plan update and a copy ofDNR's resolution language were distributed throughout the planning area in June 2006, with the intention of receiving comments and approvals in time for the September I, 2006 submittal. A list of individuals and/or groups to whom the draft plan and resolution were sent are included in Attachment F. Comments received by late July, 2006 were incorporated and/or addressed as appropriate. The Agency held three public meetings specifically for plan development: June 15th - Delhi Community Center June 20th - Dyersville City Library; and, July 5th - Dubuque Municipal Services Center. Minutes from the public meetings at which the draft and/or final comprehensive plan were discussed are included in Attachment G. 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 relatively flat growth rate of the populations in the city and county of Dubuque, but a 30+% growth rate in the smaller neighboring cities around Dubuque. Jobs have increased from 50,800 in 2002 to 56,000 in 2006 in the Dubuque area. New construction valuation in the residential and commercial sectors totaled $421,574,000 in this time period, with record new homes built in 2004. Dubuque has been #1 injob growth rate in Iowa for the last three years. The population shift into the Dubuque area is +2.1 %, which is double the 1.0% growth rate in the state ofIowa. "4 " VI. Waste Composition & Generation 6.1 Changes in Waste Generation Since the Last Approved Plan There have been no significant changes in waste generation since the last approved Comprehensive Plan Update in May of 2002. Landfill tonnage increased about six percent in FY2003, but only increased about one percent in FY2004. FY2005 saw an increase of almost six percent, attributed mainly to an increase in construction and demolition (C&D) materials from various large development projects. 6.2 Changes in Waste Composition Since the Last Approved Plan There have been minimal changes to waste composition since the last approved Comprehensive Plan Update of 2002. Already noted is the FY2005 increase in the C & D waste stream due to large development projects and an ongoing increase of electronics products (computers) seen in the waste stream. The DMASW A did participate in the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Waste Characterization Study in October, 2005. (See attachment H) This study indicated a possible decrease in the percentage of paper being landfilled compared to the 1996 study. In 1996, it was reported that 51.50% of the waste stream was paper. In the 2005 study, the report stated that 31.09% ofthe waste stream was paper. This is still above the state study report at 26.17%. Discussions have begun to explore options for decreasing the amount of paper being landfilled with an emphasis being placed on cardboard. Food Waste increased from 7.30% in the 1996 study to 11.60% in the 2005 study. DMASWA and the City of Dubuque have begun a pilot program for food scrap recycling pickup from residences and businesses in Dubuque. The amount of yard waste being landfilled has decreased from 5.50% in 1996 to 1.12% in 2005. Consumer awareness of composting options seems to be increasing. 6.3 Effects of Anticipated Planning Area Modifications There are no 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-Off Recycling Sites Submitted on-line - 5 - 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 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 I) Environment and science classes from Planning Area schools tour the Agency's Landfill many times each year. Presentations regarding Household Hazardous Materials (HHM), composting and waste management practices are made to area schools and civic groups. Brochures on backyard composting, proper disposal of HHM, appliances, e-waste, and tires are distributed frequently throughout the planning area. Household Hazardous Materials With assistance from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the DMASW A received HHM's from the following number of households, at 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 pounds were collected and in FY05, 68,753 pounds were collected. The total HHM collected since being permitted is 433,492 pounds. Hazardous waste management brochures and recycling flyers were distributed to all program participants. The Agency's HHMRCC is located at the Dubuque Landfill on Highway 20 and serves Dubuque and Delaware counties. The RCC began accepting HHMs 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 used for conducting small, HHM 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. - 6 - 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 Solid Waste Disposal 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 compost bins were sold. In FY 2001, the Agency began operating a permit-by-rule 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. Tires The Agency has been accepting up to four tires per individual per visit free of charge since FY 2003. This will end July I, 2006. In FY03, 197 tons of waste tires were collected by Agency operations. In FY04, 181 tons were collected, and FY05, 201 tons were collected. A waste tire collection event was held in cooperation with the Western Dubuque FF A Chapter in October, 2005. As part ofthe 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 the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Tire Take Bake Initiative when it becomes effective. Used Oil Used oil is accepted at a drop-off facility at the RCC located at the Landfill. Used oil is also accepted 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 appliances were collected. In FY04, 4,250 appliances were collected, and in FY05, 3,801 appliances were collected. - 7 - 7.11 New Waste Reduction and Recycling Programs 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 the responsibility ofthe 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 ofthe communities noted in the survey forms returned to the DNR noted that they also provide solid waste information to residents. It appears their information is provided mostly on an as-requested basis to current residents and via use of documents created by the Education Office. Larger communities that have cable TV also use their local govemment channels to share information about their various integrated solid waste management system components. Area haulers also regularly distribute information about their services 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 education trailer was used by the DMASW A during Earth Week in 2005 and 2006. During Earth Week 2005, the trailer traveled to eleven schools, with 1,134 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 Dyersville, Delhi, and Manchester. Total number of people visiting during 2006 was 1,500 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 Loras 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 interns. . Working with housekeeping staff to increase recycling and waste reduction in residence halls - 8- Public Presentations During FY05, 2,020 students from 24 schools attended classroom presentations or landfill tours. (The RCC Coordinator assists the Education Coordinator with the Landfill tours.) In addition, several other presentations were made to adult groups, ranging from the Optimists to graduate level teacher workshop participants. During FY06, 1,783 students from 16 schools attended classroom presentations or landfill tours. In addition, the Education Coordinator assisted with the UNI Waste Reduction Teacher Workshop held in Maquoketa. In addition, the local, private recyclery offers tours and educational presentations to groups. Public Event Displays . Embrace Dubuque - September, 2004 . Loras Wellness Day - October, 2004 . Sustainable Lawn & Garden Workshop - March, 2005 . Dubuque City Expo - April 2005 & April 2006 Special Events/Efforts . Established a School/Business Partnership with the Dubuque Community School District, resulting in a comprehensive resource management evaluation program called Green Vision Education. Two schools have been evaluated through this program as of the time of writing this update, with four more scheduled for the' 06-' 07 school year. Attached in Attachment J is the evaluation form used with the schools. . Served on the 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 the safe disposal of pharmaceuticals and medical sharps for homeowners. At this point, the group is working on education components to be distributed through physicians, pharmacists, and community resources. The group also hopes to establish an expanded drop off program for medical sharps that would be convenient to the entire DMASW A service area. Approximately 200 families participated in three mercury-for-digital thermometer exchange events held during Earth Week 2006. More drop off events are scheduled for Fall, 2006 and continued exchange program for digital thermometers is available by appointment at the Regional Collection Center located at the Dubuque Landfill. The efforts of this group will result in greater awareness of these concerns by the public, as well as increased practices in proper disposal. - 9 - 7.11.3 Electronics Recycling Over 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 Agency staff in receiving materials from over 600 households. The materials received included computer monitors, CPUs, stereos, VCRs, TVs and other miscellaneous electronic equipment. All electronics received at the events were taken to the Scott County Waste Commission Electronics Demanufacturing Facility and dismantled, with all components subsequently recycled. Future plans are to set up a permanent drop off facility at the Dubuque Landfill. 7.11.4 Special Event Recycling Units The DMASW A offers special event X-frame 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 The DMASW A is assisting the City of Dubuque with implementing its two year food scrap recycling pilot program for up to 300 residents and businesses. Starting April 2, 2006, food scraps are collected at the curb from subscription customers and mixed with yard waste delivered to the landfill compost facility. Currently, 100 residents and businesses are participating in the program, with the goal to expand throughout the summer and next year. 7.11.6 Backyard Composting The DMASW A purchased 250 backyard compost bins through the Iowa Recycling Association and subsequently sponsored six workshops and sales events during the fall of2005 and spring of2006. Almost all of the bins have been sold and 76 people participated in the education workshops. 7.11.7 Construction and Demolition The DMASW A started tracking diverted landfill C&D waste and construction recycling in 2003 as part of the Dubuque Historical Society's River Museum Project. 183 tons of construction and demolition waste were subsequently recycled and diverted from the landfill. Later, the City of Dubuque began two stormwater control projects involving removal of houses. The Agency assisted financially with the coordination of the deconstruction and removal of the houses. Commercial project developers also were counseled about C&D recycling and reuse of materials. In FY05, over 11,316 tons of C&D wastes were diverted from the landfill. In the spring of2006, a C&D workshop for area contractors and developers was held to receive input and share information on C&D recycling. Turnout and participation were better than anticipated and future workshops are planned. - 10- 7.11.8 Rubble Recycling A rubble recycling program was developed and permitted in the spring of 2006. It is focused on bricks, concrete and cement block. These materials are stockpiled until sufficient quantities are on hand so that a crusher can be economically hired to crush the materials into a usable road base material. 7.11.9 Grants Disbursed: The DMASW A has a planning area waste minimization grant program. Up to $25,000 dollars is available per successful application. At least 50% ofthe available funds must be spent on education. There is a grant application that must be completed and any grant over $500 must be reviewed and approved by a committee of volunteer stakeholders. The Agency's Board of Directors then has final approval. The total grants given out in FY03: $138,314, FY04: $200,792, and 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 of Epworth, Educator, and ISU Extension. In FY05, grants went to Delaware County, C&D recycling, E- Waste events, Educator, ISU Extension, City of Epworth, City of Worthington, and the Dubuque Community School District. VIII. Evaluation of Progress toward Goals A strategic planning process for DMASW A board members, stakeholders, and staff 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 DMASWA administrative staff was present throughout all sessions, and staff 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 K. IX. Analysis of Solid Waste Alternatives To continue meeting the requirements of the State inherent in Chapters 455B and 455D including tracking compliance with the waste volume reduction goals, it is recommended that Agency members review their existing solid waste ordinance 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. - 11 - Corrugated Cardboard - Banning specific materials from the landfill is a methodology oflandfill diversion that is within the control ofDMASWA and potentially could be accomplished in the future. The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency and Marshall County Solid Waste Management Commission have banned corrugated cardboard from disposal in their local landfills. Discussions have begun exploring the logistics and feasibility of a cardboard ban. Construction & Demolition - C & D waste continues to offer a large diversion potential for DMASW A. Historical data shows C&D waste has increased at a greater rate than commercial and residential waste streams. Recycling and deconstruction practices are being seen more often in the Dubuque area and DMASW A will continue to work with businesses to expand these efforts. Curbside Recycling Expansion for Small Businesses - Discussions have begun to utilize partnerships between public and private entities to expand curbside recycling in the City of Dubuque to include small businesses. Requests from local businesses have energized these discussions. There are several questions to address and further research needs to be completed. Expanding curbside recycling to small businesses would have several advantages. It would build on an existing program and the added materials collected could increase the market revenues available. Exploration of Collection Options - The DMASW A has had funds budgeted for a collection study for several years. Single-stream recycling has been growing nationally over the last few years. Some of this is due to the improved convenience offered to residents and the ability to automate collection. Electronics Recycling Drop Off Area - The DMASW A is part of the Bi-State group that received a SWAP grant for expansion of electronics recycling. Efforts are being finalized to set up a permanent site at the landfill for drop off of electronics on an appointment basis. Rural Recycling Drop Off Areas - The DMASW A has received a SWAP grant to fund the establishment of 4 additional drop off recycling areas located around Dubuque County. Efforts should be completed by late 2006 or early 2007. x. Timeline Proposed Responsible Implementation Public Anticipated Activities Organization Milestones Education Impact and Strategies Locations Expand RCC DMASWA Part of the site Increase Less toxics being services development of a awareness of buried in the Citizens Convenience removing toxics DMASWA Center from the waste Landfill. Estimated FY08 stream - 12 - Proposed Responsible Implementation Public Anticipated Activities Organization Milestones Education Impact and Strategies Locations Electronics DMASWA Operational in early Increase Less toxics and Recycling FY07, will also be part awareness of less materials of site development of removing toxics being buried in a Citizens from the waste the DMASWA Convenience Center stream and Landfill. Estimated FY08 recycling these materials Public DMASWA Ongoing Work with all Awareness of the Education & ages to increase alternatives to Outreach awareness of landfilling should keeping toxics reduce materials and all recycling going into the materials out of landfill. the landfill and other waste reduction strategies Commercial DMASWA FY07 review IDNR Publicize to the Awareness of the Recycling Waste Composition commercial alternatives to Study to set goals on businesses what landfilling should what commercial help is available reduce toxics materials should be from the state produced and diverted from going and local less materials into the landfill and resources and going into the what appropriate rules offer workshops landfill. are needed to reach to help educate these goals. the businesses Hauler Waste DMASWA FY07 -08 Hauler Waste Increase All Comp Plan Contracts Delivery Contracts awareness of all waste materials should be in place comp plan area are being through the FY09 citizens that processed safely comp plan update and waste materials and correctly. maybe through the are being FY12 comp plan disposed safely update in their local landfill. - 13 - Proposed Responsible Implementation Public Anticipated Activities Organization Milestones Education Impact and Strategies Locations Long Term DMASWA FY07: the third Increase More convenient Landfill Site generation of landfill awareness of and safe for Use & cells should be the availability of citizens bringing Development approved for these materials to the development, components to landfill and off site FY08: the increase the recycling drop off development of the recycling of all locations. Landfill Site Plan materials 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 DMASWA Ongoing development Develop With the C&D of alternatives to C&D workshops for development of Recycling materials being contractors and alternatives for landfilled; priorities others disposal of C&D include wood waste, materials, it glass, drywall, and should reduce education. materials going into the landfill. Tracking DMASWA and All Ordinances Ongoing All Comp Plan compliance of Plan Members reviewed and any education for waste materials State Waste necessary updates as plan members to are being Volume needed met the processed safely Reduction compliance and correctly, Goals requirements of with less material the State of being buried in Iowa the DMASWA Landfill. Rural DMASWA Four sites operational Increase Less materials Recycling in early FY07, with awareness of being buried in Drop Off goal to increase four recycling the DMASWA Program more sites by FY09 materials and landfill. and another four sites keeping by FY12 materials out of the landfill - 14- Proposed Responsible Implementation Public Anticipated Activities Organization Milestones Education Impact and Strategies Locations Finished DMASWA Ongoing development Increase Less processed Compost of all markets for awareness of waste materials Materials finished compost finish compost stored on site. Markets materials materials availabilit . Attachments A) Signed electronic submission certification B) Copies of required resolutions C) Copies ofletters of required cooperation D) Examples oflocal newspaper reports E) Examples of publicized public meetings F) List of individuals/groups who received plan copy G) Public Meetings minutes or summaries H) Waste Characterization Data Comparisons I) Sample flyers and brochures J) Green Vision Education evaluation form K) Strategic Plan summary - 15 -