City of Cleveland Automated Waste Collection And Curbside

City of Cleveland Automated Waste Collection And Curbside Recycling Program Presented to SWAC February 16, 2012

OPERATIONAL HISTORY • The Division of Waste Collection serves approximately 152, 000 household weekly, and collects 230, 000 tons of debris annually. Services include residential collection, curbside recycling, Commercial Collections, and Transfer Station Operations. General Fund Budget: $26. 2 Million. • Cleveland has been recycling since 1991. • Established various programs through 2003 when the curbside program was eliminated and the Drop off program was implemented. • Drop off program began with seven (7) locations where residents, non-residents and businesses could drop off recycling. Currently, there are over 130 recycling drop off locations. • In 2006, under the Jackson Administration, via the Operational Efficiency Task Force, developed goals to improve Waste Collection Services: – Improve Service to Residents – Gain Operational Efficiency – Re-instated Curbside Recycling

OPERATIONAL HISTORY • In 2007, established the Automated Waste Collection and Curbside Recycling Pilot program, where 15, 000 households received one (1) 96 gallon cart for trash and one (1) 64 gallon cart for recycling. • • • Provided residents free carts which allowed for easier, more efficient collection and cleaner neighborhoods. Gained Operational Efficiency by reducing the number of staff required to provide daily service (went from a three-man crew to a one-man crew). Established a Curbside Recycling program and increased revenue to the General Fund. • 2010: Expanded Automated Waste Collection and Curbside Recycling program to an additional 25, 000 households. • June, 2012: planned expansion to an additional 30, 000 households. cont.

PROGRAM ROLL OUT PHASE ROLL OUT DATE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS PERCENTAGE OF CITY Pilot October 2007 15, 000 10% Phase I September 2011 25, 000 26% Phase II June 2012 30, 000 46% Phase III TBD 25, 000 62% Phase IV TBD 25, 000 78% Phase V TBD 25, 000 95% • Five (5) year roll out plan pending available funding. • Proposed Cleveland Recycling and Energy Generation Facility (CREG) will allow for this program to be rolled out sooner. – Material Recovery Facility (MRF) – MSW to Energy (Gasification/Steam/Electricity)

OVERVIEW • 40, 000/152, 000 households currently in the program • Next rollout of 30, 000 households – June 4, 2012 • Residents receive two carts (96 gallon for household waste and 64 gallon for recycling) • Mandatory recycling and cart utilization • 48 gallon containers are available for seniors and single family households • Senior and disability service – we will go into the backyard and service the carts • Each cart has a RFID tag • Purchased nine (9) automated trucks. Additional nine (9) will be delivered May 2012. Total of 40 trucks to be purchased.

OVERVIEW cont. • Automation reduced residential collection by 10 routes • Reduced workers compensation injuries from everyone other day to every 5 to 6 months. Different types of injures • Staff reduction/redeployment of 39 positions. • Automated collection will require less employees to provide regular waste collection services. These waste carts will be collected via an Automated truck (one-man crew vs. three-man crew). • Curbside recycling services was reinstated based on the employee reduction from the Automated Collection • Enforcement policies and procedures have been established. • Revenue Generation from sale of recyclables and landfill diversion • Future MSW to Energy and other projects

PARTICIPATING AREAS

CARTS Black Cart 95/48 Blue Cart 65/48

Front View 48 gallon carts Side Views EQUIPMENT

PROGRAM RESULTS • As of December 31, 2011, Cleveland has recycled 11, 774 tons of material (Glass, Plastic, Metal, Paper and cardboard) • Drop off 4, 461 tons (increased 3% compared to 2010) • Residential 2, 970 tons (increased 81% compared to 2010) • Commercial 4, 343 tons (increased compared to 2010) • Generated $507, 345 in revenue (87% increase compared to 2010) • Landfill Diversion (Disposal cost savings): $252, 654 • Total Savings and Revenue: $759, 999 • These savings were generated with 10% of the city. As the program expands so does the potential for revenue generation. • Other municipalities participate in this program and received over $128, 990 in revenue and landfill diversion of $182, 406.

PROGRAM RESULTS – • During 2011, the curbside program yielded an average of 16% recycling rate. • Realized an increase in recycling rate when the program expanded to an additional 25, 000 households in September 2011. • Expect the program’s recycling rate to increase as the program is expanded, mandatory recycling is enforced, and additional education and awareness is provided to the residents. • Citywide recycling goals is 25%, but we expect to exceed this goal. • Revenue Generation/Landfill Diversion • For every ton of material that is recycled through the City’s current recycling program, we save an average of $80 per ton. cont.

RECYCLING CONTRACT • Current contract is for two (2) year with revenue sharing • Material is processed and marketed by the contractor • Cost for Transportation and processing fee is deducted from revenue from the sale of recyclables • Average $47 per ton rebate from sale of recyclables • Other cities have benefited from this type of recycling contract • Seven (7) city consortium with Solid Waste District • City of Akron • Other municipalities that contact City of Cleveland Services

ENFORCEMENT • Recycling and cart systems are mandatory • RFID tags • Enforcement officers • Automated Citation program

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REGULATION Regulations codes are enforced by civil penalties via the clerk of courts. We also have a dual system for criminal penalties enforceable by the housing court. Ordinance Code No. 697 -10 Section 551. 991 Civil Infractions (1), (2), (3) and (4) Civil Penalty Description 551. 111(a) Setting out excessively large quantity of waste for collection greater than 2 cubic yards; less than 10 cubic yards Setting out excessively large quantity of waste for collection greater than 10 cubic yards 551. 041 (a) Automated Waste Collection and Recycling Infractions 551. 04 (d) Early set out of waste; 12 hours prior to pick-up 551. 04 (e) Relating to failing to remove a waste container after collection 12 hours after pick-up

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