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Home My WebLink About039 82RESOLUTION NO. 39-82 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN DATED JUNE, 1973 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, that the Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Plan, adopted by Resolution No. 23-73, on the 18th day of June; 1973, is hereby amended by adding the following additions and revisions. SECTION 3, PART VI - RECYCLABLE MATERIALS 1. JEFFERSON COUNTY RECYCLING PROJECT - The attached 16 page document entitled; Amendment to Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, Jefferson County Recycling Project, is to be included in and made a part of this section. Dated this -,-)j 6 day of April, 1982. ATTEST: L- erdi e C. Bragg, C of the Board VOL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JEFFERSON COUNTY f B. G. BROWN, CHAIRMAN A. M. O'MEARA, MEMBER ('P &fl� a & /A ' mk&a - C. M. MERCER, MEMBER mE F 0 7'73 AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN JEFFERSON COUNTY RECYCLING PROJECT I. Information and Background II. Strategy Statement and Philosophy - Overall View III. Project Goals and Objectives 1) Goal Statements 2) Objective A - Public Awareness Program A-1) School Programs A-2) Community Education A-3) Media Reinforcement A-4) Coordinate Volunteer Groups 3) Objective B - Recycling System B-1) Buyback Handling Systems B-2) Drop -Off Stations B-3) Apartment Collection B-4) Office Paper Recovery B-5) Cardboard Recovery B-6) Newspaper Source Separation B-7) Second Hand Store IV. Handling and Processing Equipment - Description V. Budget VI. Budget - Contingency VII. Schedule of Elements r I. Information and Background The purpose of this study is to introduce a concise recycling plan that is congruent with the existing solid waste management plan in Jefferson County. Recycling was intitally incorporated in the Solid Waste Management Plan in June of 1973. Bayshore Enterprises was designated later as the official recycl- ing body in Resolution 67-78. The plan largely has been implemented according to its design. All open dump sites were closed and the Port Townsend site was converted to a sanitary landfill. Transfer stations are now operating in Quilcene, Hadlock, Clearwater, Brinnon and Coyle, and the refuse is currently hauled to the Port Townsend site. In terms of municipal garbage collection, Jefferson County is served by Olympic Disposal. At the Port Townsend landfill, Olympic Disposal is charged a rate based on volume, as are all commercial accounts. Private, household haulers dump free. Jefferson County is a rural area that has not experienced a severe solid waste disposal problem. The Port Townsend landfill area is approximately 100 acres and at current disposal rates, the area will last well over 30 years. The volume of waste that is buried is generated primarily in the Port Townsend, tri -cities area. The volume also fluctuates greatly due to the tourist influx during the summer months. Bayshore Enterprises is a not-for-profit (501(c)(3)) training center located in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington. It exists to provide vocational rehabilitation to developmentally disabled (retarded) adults. Because of limited industry.in Jefferson County, and therefore, limited opportunities to do sub- contract work, Bayshore was compelled to develop proprietary work. During the last three years our proprietary work has existed in two areas; food service and recycling. In 1981, food service sales were $84,000 and recycling has generated $31,000. Of this amount, $17,000 has gone for trainee pay. The balance has G -2- -paid for food service supplies and recycling pay -out. Our operational and training funds come through state and county sources. Because of increased enrollment in our program (11 clients in March, 1979, 26 clients December, 1981) and effective training, (136% increase over 1979) Bayshore must increase its business opportunities to provide training and income for its client trainees. It has a two -fold responsibility in this respect: (1) handicapped people have a right to be as productive as they can be, and (2) it is a tax supported organization training tax supported individuals. As soon as clients earn over $85.00 per month, their S.S.I. is reduced by half the amount beyond that $8-5.00. The net benefit to our society at this point is obvious. Bayshore provides on-the-job training for several of its clients who are ready for this experience. Currently there are seven clients 0 part-time, 4 full-time) who are making minimum wage or better at four locations. It will be years before many of the other clients are ready for outside employment. We believe that in the meantime we are compelled to have these people as net contributors to their society, not liabilities. Expanding and developing recycling appears a sound investment for us and our community. Through the use of Referendum 37 and 39 funds, Bayshore Enter- prises enters into a close working relationship with Jefferson County government. Protocols and quid pro quo's would need to be established between the sponsor of Referendum 37 and 39, Jefferson County Commissioners and Bayshore Enterprises as operator. A current population estimate of Jefferson County is 15,700 people. The average daily tonnage for the Port Townsend landfill is 70 tons/day.l That represents an average of 8.9 lbs./cap/day. The national average is 5.3 lbs. day/person. For this projection a more conservative figure of .50/tons/day is used. 1. Glen, Bagley, Sept., 1980 3 -3 - There are various sources for projecting the composition of municipal solid waste. In the following table a composit of several different sources is used.l JEFFERSON COUNTY ESTIMATED DAILY WASTE DISPOSAL The current volume of recovered material in Jefferson County is difficult to project. There are little or no statistics available, with the exception of those from Bayshore Enterprises. As of this printing, only the 1980 statistics are available. The combined total volume of Bayshore represents less than 4% of the total solid waste stream.l However, preliminary reports indicate that 1981 volume will be 100% greater than the 1980 volume. The potential for what can be recovered in the rural setting of Jefferson County is difficult to estimate. Since 1978, Seattle has experienced a 15-22% return.3 1. Jefferson County Solid Waste Plan; 1973 Others: Seattle Recycling Project; 1977: Dept. of Ecology, Recycling Survey; 1980: Fibres International, Sept. 1980: Frank Farred, Port Townsend Leader; Sept. 1980: Washington State Recycling Assn, 1980; E.P.A., Aug. 1978 2. Greg Wright, Bayshore Enterprises 3. City of Seattle, November, 1980 Composition Paper 33% newspaper 6% (6,000 lbs. cardboard 9%9,000 ((4,000 lbs. office paper 4% lbs. other 14% (14,000 lbs. Glass 10% 10,000 lbs. Ferrous metals 8% 8,000 lba. Non-ferrous (aluminum 1% 1,000 lbs. Food Waste 17% 17,000 lbs. Yard Waste 18% 18,000 lbs. Wood Waste 3% 3,000 lbs. Plastic 1% 1,000 lbs. Leather, rubber 2% 2,000 ' lbs. Textiles 3% 3,000 lbs. Miscellaneous 4% 4,000 lbs. Total 100% 100,000 lbs. ( 50 tons) The current volume of recovered material in Jefferson County is difficult to project. There are little or no statistics available, with the exception of those from Bayshore Enterprises. As of this printing, only the 1980 statistics are available. The combined total volume of Bayshore represents less than 4% of the total solid waste stream.l However, preliminary reports indicate that 1981 volume will be 100% greater than the 1980 volume. The potential for what can be recovered in the rural setting of Jefferson County is difficult to estimate. Since 1978, Seattle has experienced a 15-22% return.3 1. Jefferson County Solid Waste Plan; 1973 Others: Seattle Recycling Project; 1977: Dept. of Ecology, Recycling Survey; 1980: Fibres International, Sept. 1980: Frank Farred, Port Townsend Leader; Sept. 1980: Washington State Recycling Assn, 1980; E.P.A., Aug. 1978 2. Greg Wright, Bayshore Enterprises 3. City of Seattle, November, 1980 -4- A one-year projection of a 1% recovery rate will be used for this project. It is applicable because: 1. The large growing trend experienced by Bayshmre Enterprises. 2. The potential of the expended range of recyclables in the project. 3. The extensive awareness, education and procurement programs that are proposed. Waste reduction has far-reaching implications to the county solid waste plan. Waste reduction refers to any action that reduces the quantity generated. Waste reduction will: ..reduce the need for landfill disposal ..reduce landfill and collection costs ..conserve energy and materials ..reduce environmental impacts that result from the entire circle of resourse use, from the extraction of raw materials. The projected 1530 recovery rate represents: % of total solid 15q waste stream (50 tons/day) recovery Newspaper 6,000 lbs. 900 lbs. Cardboard 9,000 lbs. 1,350 lbs. Glass 10,000 lbs. 1,500 lbs. Aluminum 1,000 lbs. 150 lbs. Office Paper 4,000 lbs. 600 lbs. Ferrous Metal 8,000 lbs. 1,200 lbs. Textile 3,000 lbs. 450 lbs. KA -5 - II. Strategy Statement The purpose of this statement is to outline the overall plan and to familiarize the reader with the underlying supporting philosophy. The indications of support for recycling are evident. The dramatic rise in volumes at Bayshore indicate increasing awareness in the community. The active involvement on the part of Jefferson County government reflects that support. Bayshore Enterprises has operated a recycling c4nter since 1973• However, the existing location and material handling capabilities severely limit potential growth. It is in the interest of both Bayshore and Jefferson County to work together to meet the recycling potential with a conclusive program that is centrally located in the county. Phase I A centrally located recycling center will be built and located at the Port Townsend Landfill site. It will serve as a processing center for a countywide recycling effort. The advantages of locating a new recycling facility at the landfill include (1) the landfill is essentially central to the Port Townsend and the Hadlock, Chimacum and Irondale population centers, (2) the landfill is appropriately zoned and (3) the landfill is heavily used by the public. Equipment will be obtained to minimize handling of recyclables (see Section IV) and maximize the marketability of the product. In conjunction, a second-hand sale aErea will be operated with items for resale. Phase II The establishment of the center will serve as a focal point for an expanding recycling program. Because of the availability of a new processing center, future projects could include: 1. a cardboard collection route established with commercial generators in the Port Townsend area. Preliminary plans include a joint effort with Olympic Disposal, the franchised collection agency. 6 GOAL 2. a source separation project within Port Townsend city limits. A five- day period each month could be set aside for collection of newspaper from residences. Preparatory advertising would be done in conjunction with the city. After an evaluation period, the program could be expanded to other recyclables. 3. Because of the location and the available equipment, there is a potential for commercial composting project. Municipal sludge and food waste represent a completely untouched spectrum of solid waste recovery. III. Project Goals, Objectives and Results To develop a Jefferson County Recycling Project in an effort to reuse waste and to save energy With Referendum 37 and 39 funds, the county as sponsor and Bayshore Enters_ prises as recipient, a recovery and processing facility will be built at the Port Townsend landfill. PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM Objective A Bayshore Enterprises has been involved in recycling and reuse education for the past three years in Jefferson County. Public awareness on a continuing basis is critical to the long term success of the program. It is important to note that an advertising budget (see page 13) is included in the operational expense. This program is realistically based on budget and staffing limitations to assure the proposed programs continue. A-1 School Program Goal: To change the waste habits of tomorrow's adults by educating children. Description: The county through Bayshore Enterprises will work with school districts to use available waste reduction and recycling curricula. The department of Ecology recycling awareness school program would be conducted initially by the D. 0. E. and on a continued basis by J. R. P. 7 • -7- The Energy, Food and You Program at the Washington State Office of Health, Education and Welfare, and the California State Solid Waste Management Board have developed cirricula to teach the howl and whys of waste reduction and recycling. These will be suplemented with field trips and special project. A-2 Community Education Goal: To encourage county residents, especially those in the more dense population areas to reduce, reuse and recycle. Description: Bayshore Enterprises has initially made presentations to community groups. With the formation of JCP, the slogan "Jefferson County Saves, Recycling Pays" would be adopted and affixed on existing litter containers. A "Recycling Awareness Week" would be organized that would highlight an open house at the recycling facility. The public and public officials would be invited. Preparatory to the open house, several articles (photos and stories) by the Leader would be attempted. A-3 Media Reinforcement Goal: Public education through local media. Description: Because of its rural setting, the local media is limited primZrily to a weekly newspaper. The Port Townsend Leader has on several occasions demenstrated its support for recycling by featuring informative stories about recycling. A-4 Coordinate Volunteer Groups Goal: To continue to encourage volunteer group participation. Description: Additional recruitment will take the form of monetary recycling incentives for the involved groups and others. Objective B - Recycling Systems B-1 Buy Back Handling System, Goal: To increase the volume in order to establish a broader economic base. Description: Bayshore Enterprises has successfully operated a buyback program for the past two years. With the purchase of equipment, the JRP would have the capabilities to deal in an expanded market place. Greater marketability will insure a better price and in turn a greater "pay back" to the community. Also, because of the expanded facilities, JRP will expand their capabilities into new recyclables (i.e.: cardboard, plastic), B-2 Drop Off Centers Goal: To develop highly visible stations in key areas to increase the opportunity for recycling. Description: Bayshore Enterprises has operated six newspaper drop-off boxes for five years. One year ago two boxes were expanded into receptacles for news- paper, aluminum, and glass. The bins now generate four tons of newspaper per month. In effort to expand this variable means, "recycling bins" would be relocated in high visibility areas and incorporate a larger range of recyclables. B-3 Apartment Collection Goal: To develop programs for collection of recyclables from apartment buildings. Description: Three apartments in the Port Townsend area have set aside areas that the occupants can deposit their recyclables. Bayshore services those stations on a regular basis. This concept would be promoted in other higjj density areas. B-4 Office Paper Recovery Goal: To expand the current paper waste program. Description: Ten locations in the Port Townsend area collect office paper and are serviced by Bayshore Enterprises. Bayshore will attempt to increasel-Ahe number of locations served. 7 -9- B-5 Cardboard Recovery Goal: To develop cardboard recycling. Description: With the purchase of a baling machine, it will be possible to market cardboard. Preliminary negotiations have been established with Olympic Disposal to provide pickup of cardboard from commercial outlets. Many businesses, since their garbage rate is based on volume, have indicated their intention to participate. B-6 Newspaper Source Separation in Port Townsend Goal: To develop a "source separation" aspect which would recover a larger percentage of a recyclable than would be possible with other modes of recovery. Description: Preliminary public awareness programs could be developed and one week per month could be set aside for pickup of newspaper from residences within the Port Townsend City limits. Initially, the program would be limited to newspaper and after an evaluation period, the program could be expanded to other recyclables. B-7 Second -Hand Store Goal: To provide the opportunity for reuse of items. Description: An area in the center at the Port Townsend Landfill will be set aside for resale of discarded goods. The items would be organized, cleaned and in some instances be repaired by Bayshore. IV. Handling and Processing Equipment - Description A. BUILDING (Attachment A) The structure will be approximately 6,000 square feet. The wall height will be 18 feet and there will be approximately 72,000 cubic feet in total. All metal Building is desirable because it has: --Comparatively low building cost --Low maintenance cost --Reduced fire potential (lower insurance cost) /D .: -10- The floor will be 4" steel reinforced concrete and lighting will be furnished primarily from skylights. Outside paving will be approximately 2000 square feet. B. BALER The baler will be used primarily in handling paper. It will also offer the opportunity for handling plastic in the future. There are three major advantages to baling papers --Marketability - baled paper commands a higher and more stable market price because it minimizes handling. --Reduction in transportation costs - Baled paper allows for "more pounds per cubic foot", thus transportation costs are minimal. --Handling and storage - Large volumes can be handled more efficiently and storage will be enhanced to incorporate more cubic foot space. C. TWO -YARD FORK LIFT DUMPSTERS Eight self dumping containers will be used for handling a variety of recyclables. They will be designed to fit on a gooseneck trailer. The trailer could then be located at another location and be "off loaded" efficiently and quickly. D. FORKLIFT Recyclables will be containerized in an effort to minimize handling. It is important to have a machine that is capable of moving on surfaced or un- surfaced areas, but yet be small enough to enter 40' van trailers. E. TRAILER Two trailers, one 16 -foot dump trailer and one 24 -foot flatbed will be needed. The trailers will be of gooseneck design that will produce a 16% load transfer to the center of the vehicle bed. They will be used for the hauling of glass, tin and returnable bottles to market. -11- F. SCALE A platform scale that will weigh up to 2,000 lbs. is desirable for weighing recyclables as they are bought from the public. G. TRACTOR - FRONT END LOADER A front end loader would be used to load glass cullet (crushed glass) and for transporting material from the landfill area. H. TRUCK A truck would be used to haul recyclables locally and to transport the trailers. I. ALUMINUM CAN PROCESSING EQUIPMENT This machine will be used to separate contaminates from aluminum. It will also crush the cans and load them into a trailer. J. 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CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Monthly Expenditure 1. Facility: $ 363.00 Total $87,120.00 Depreciated 10 Years - $726.00/Month 15 Years - $484.00/Month 20 Years - $363.00/Month 2. Equipment: 484.00 Total $87,120.00 Depreciated 15 Years - $484.00/Month (average) B. OPERATIONAL EXPENSE 1. Staff Labor: Supervisor + Benefits 791.00 Total $9,500.00/Year Supervisor/Driver + Benefits 667.00 Total $8,000.00/Year 2. Client Labor: 2,000.00 8 Clients @ :4 3,000.00/Year Total $24,000.00/Year 3. Office Supplies 30.00 4. Maintenance: 175.00 Building $75-OO/Month Equipment $100.00/Month 5. Bookkeeping 300.00 6. Insurance; License 200.00 7. Gas; oil 300.00* 8. Utilities (telephone-$50.00, electric-$100.00) 150.00* 9. Travel (staff, Recycling Association) 50.00 10. Dues & Subscriptions (Recycling Association, miscellaneous trade magazines) 20.00* 11. Advertising 150.00* 12. Miscellaneous Expense 00 LLZLO .00 C. PROJECTED BALANCE Total Monthly Expense $5,750.00 Total Monthly Income 5,897-00 Income Over Expense 147.00 -Figures are assumed to increase with inflation and operational income is assumed to keep pace. At -14 - VI. BUDGET - CONTINGENCY It is not the intent of this section to imply "doubt" as to the future of the project. However, it is appropriate to explore contingency plans in the event that for any reason the project fails to meet expectations. If Bayshore Enterprises is unable to continue, Jefferson County will' operate the facility. If the budget fails to balance, several options are available. 1) A market analysis could be done to determine that optimum marketability of the products was taking place. 2) Depreciation expense (see budget) could be temporarily withheld to effectively reduce operationsl expense by $867.00 per month. 3) If further cuts are needed and increasing operational income is not a viable option, then it would become necessary to evaluate additional operational expense cuts. If those options were not sufficient, then it would be appropriate for an evaluation of the operational structure to take place. 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