2.1a 2021 Annual Solid Waste Management Plan Review and Approval2021 Annual Solid Waste Management Plan
Review and Approval
INCLUDING A REVIEW OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES
TO BE ADDRESSED DURING THE NEXT 10-YEAR PLAN
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1. Annual Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) review and submittal to KDHE by December 4,
2021
2.Five-year review of the 10-year SWMP in 2022
3.Waste Characterization and Recyclables Composition Study November 14 through 19, 2021
4.Use of the Waste Characterization Study findings to develop goals, targets and a schedule (waste
reduction strategy) with solid waste reduction actionable items in Saline County in 2022
5.Discuss the need to bid and construct a new vehicle and equipment building for the Sanitation
work group in 2022
6.Discuss the need for dedicated resources for street tree trimming and options to address the
needs
7.Describe proposed adjustments to the 2022 landfill disposal fees and sanitation customer
monthly fee schedule
Introduction and Purpose
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Purpose of the Saline County Solid Waste Management Committee
1.At least once annually, meet to review and approve the Saline County SWMP
2.Every five years, hold a public hearing to inform the public of the Saline
County SWMP (2022)
*As part of the annual review of the SWMP, the committee is to develop a
schedule for waste reduction/diversion in Saline County
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Solid Waste Management Planning Cycle
Annual
Review
Changes in
the system
over past
year
5-year
Review
Goals,
strategies,
&
outcomes
Implement
new goals
&
strategies
•Staff development and
inclusion of plan documents
•SWM Committee input
•City staff recommendations to
City Commission -blue sheet
•City Commission approval
•Submission to KDHE
•KDHE approval
•City staff implementation,
evaluation and improvement
•Annual reviews document
minor, short-term changes
•5-year reviews encompass
entire SWM system
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2022
Out Years
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x 4 yrs.
2017-2026 SWMP System Analysis
(Issues, Discussions & Recommendations)
1.Waste collection staffing -City of Salina
2.Employee and public safety
3.Waste disposal/recycling rate
4.Closure of the only residential recycling facility in Salina
5.Current yard waste customer restrictions
6.Insufficient sanitation collection vehicle and equipment storage
7.Illegal dumping, littering and accumulation of waste
8.Landfill emissions rate and landfill gas (LFG) collection
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2017-2026 SWMP System Analysis
1.Waste collection staffing -City of Salina (Automated Collection)
2.Employee and public safety (Automated Collection)
3.Waste disposal/recycling rate (SDRC)
4.Closure of the only residential recycling facility in Salina (SDRC)
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Salina Landfill Average 5.03 4.63 4.83 4.9 4.79 5.1 5.28 5.39 5.40 5.22 5.09
State Average 4.6 4.31 4.23 4.2 4.19 4.28 4.33 4.28 4.33 4.44 4.33
Goal: Less Than State Average 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
More Than State Average 0.43 0.32 0.61 0.69 0.59 0.90 1.00 1.11 1.12 0.94 0.81
NOTE: The Landfill information does not include industrial, construction and demolition, or out-of-county tonnage.
State Average 4.6 4.31 4.23 4.2 4.19 4.28 4.33 4.28 4.33 4.44 4.33
Pounds of Waste Disposed Per Person Per Day
4.60
4.31 4.23 4.20 4.19 4.28 4.33 4.28 4.33 4.44 4.33
5.03
4.63 4.83 4.9
4.79
5.1 5.28 5.39 5.40 5.22 5.09
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2
3
4
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PoundsPounds per Customer per Day
State Average Salina Landfill Average
S
Public Works
Department
Per Capita Waste Disposal
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Note: The per capita waste per person per day reported does include residential, retail, and commercial tonnage.
SDRC Trends
•From year one (1) to year three (3): 18.25% tonnage increase
•77% increase over subscription curbside collection
•From year one (1) to year three (3): 22.6% customer increase
•27.4% increase over subscription curbside collection
AVG =
1,024/wk.
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2017-2026 SWMP -System Analysis
5.Current yard waste customer restrictions (Eliminated separate yard waste collection in 2018;
recommend composting feasibility plan)
6.Insufficient storage for sanitation collection vehicles and equipment (Currently developing
concept for new vehicle storage)
7.Illegal dumping, littering and accumulation of waste (Public education campaign with new
Environmental Education & Enforcement -E3 Coordinator)
8.Landfill emissions rate and landfill gas collection (Development underway: City commission
study session November 22, 2021 to present a long term capital expenditure schedule to
include LFG collection capital and operating costs; also includes new cell construction,
closure/post-closure costs and major equipment replacement costs)
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2021 Annual SWM Plan Review
Action item for November 15, 2021 City Commission meeting
•City Commission has ultimate approval authority regarding SWM committee recommendations
•Annual plan review and update involves ratifying the current plan and submission of any
addendums which have occurred in the previous calendar year.
•This year’s review and recommendations involves submission of four (4) new addendums:
•2 addendums involve comprehensive fee rate adjustments
•1 addendum involves the purchase of real property in support of recycling efforts in the city
•1 addendum involves a recommendation by the SWM committee to add a new goal to the SWM plan
•The Commission has the ultimate authority to approve the recommendations, modify the
recommendations, or remove recommendations from the annual submission to the KDHE.
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2021 Annual SWM Plan Review
Solid Waste Management Committee Recommendations
Addendum 1 and 2: 2021 Comprehensive Fee Schedule
•Resolution 20-7853 dated 8/17/2020 establishing 2021 Comprehensive Fee Schedule
•Resolution 21-7951 dated 5/10/2021 updating 2021 Comprehensive Fee Schedule to establish
pricing for additional sanitation carts
Addendum 3: Purchase of the Salina Drive-thru Recycling Center (SDRC) Property
•On 7/12/2021, City Commission authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract to purchase the
SDRC property
Addendum 4: New SWM Committee Goal in the SWMP
•The SWM Committee recommended a goal for the SWMP of producing zero (0) waste by 2050
•City Commission has ultimate approval authority regarding SWM committee recommendations
*(Addendum 4 could have unintended negative impact on business, industry and economic
development efforts)
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Waste Characterization and Recycling Composition Study
1.Waste Characterization and Recycling Composition Study November 14-19, 2021
2.SCS will complete a comprehensive final report
3.City staff will share final report with KDHE as part of grant
4.KDHE will develop training guidance for municipal solid waste landfills throughout Kansas to
demonstrate how to develop data-based conclusions and operational strategies for waste
reduction using waste characterization studies
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Department of Public Works
Sanitation & Landfill Divisions
2022-2031 SWMP -System Analysis
Staff intends to:
•Use the Waste Characterization study findings to develop goals, targets and a schedule (waste reduction strategy)
•Develop solid waste reduction actionable/realistic/achievable items for implementation beginning in 2022
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Building on success … Actionable items for
Solid Waste Management in Saline County
STRATEGIC WASTE MANAGEMENT DECISION-MAKING
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Develop a Waste Reduction Strategy for Saline County (2022)
Renew SCS three-year landfill engineering consultant contract
•2022 $70,500 (Normal annual engineering and reporting requirements)
•2023 $167,925 (Includes $100,000 for Cell 21 design and development)
•2024 $323,850 (Includes $250,000 for Cell 21 QC/QA inspection, oversight and reporting)
•Total $562,005 (Previous three year total was $486,500)
Request: Add waste reduction strategy task to the 2022-2024 SCS landfill engineering consultant contract
•Estimated Cost $50,000-$100,000
Include composting Feasibility Study (estimated cost to construct and operate) sample cost/benefit calculation
•Explore partnering opportunities with the private sector for metal/glass/cardboard
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2022 Budgetary Summary
March 1, 2022 -February 28, 2023
1 Compliance Summary Memo $ 3,500
2 Groundwater Reporting $ 15,000
3 Closure & Post-Closure Costs $ 4,000
4 Annual Air Quality Compliance $ 7,000
5 Title V Renewal $ 7,500
12 Miscellaneous Services $ 15,000
13 Greenhouse Gas Reporting $ 3,500
14 Long-Term Phasing Plan $ 15,000
BUDGET TOTAL (FY 2022) $70,500
*Develop waste reduction Strategies $100,000
$170,000
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2023 Budgetary Summary
March 1, 2023 -February 29, 2024
1 Compliance Summary Memo $ 3,750
2 Groundwater Reporting $ 15,675
3 Closure & Post-Closure Costs $ 4,000
4 Annual Air Quality Compliance $ 6,000
7 Cell 21 Development $ *100,000
9 Landfill Gas Perimeter Monitoring Plan $ 6,000
11 Environnemental Compliance Support $ 5,000
12 Miscellaneous Services $ 10,000
13 Greenhouse Gas Reporting $ 3,500
22 Tank Removal and SPCC Plan update $ 14,000
BUDGET TOTAL (FY 2023) $ 167,925
(*) Reduced design costs due to the previous design work done in the landfill master plan.
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2024 Budgetary Summary
March 1, 2024 -February 28, 2025
1 Compliance Summary Memo $ 4,000
2 Groundwater Reporting $ 16,350
3 Closure & Post-Closure Costs $ 4,000
4 Annual Air Quality Compliance $ 6,000
6 Composting Area Conceptual Design $ 25,000
7 Cell 21 CQA Oversight and Reporting $ 250,000
11 Environnemental Compliance Support $ 5,000
12 Miscellaneous Services $ 10,000
13 Greenhouse Gas Reporting $ 3,500
BUDGET TOTAL (FY 2024) $ 323,850
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Waste Reduction Strategy and Recyclables Characterization Study Overview
Conduct sort of current waste and recyclables
Categories selected for historical/future comparisons •See how it has changed
•See how changes can be made to meet City goals
Summary report•Methodology for data collection
•Review/summarize data from sort
•Compare to historical waste information
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Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Recover
Landfill
Waste Reduction Strategy
Solid Waste Planning Process Overview
Step 1 –Collect Data, Determine Baseline and Vision
Step 2 –Develop Goals
Step 3 –Develop and Evaluate Strategies
Step 4 –Develop 5-Year Action Plan
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Vision
Goal
Strategy
Action
Success
Data
Waste Reduction Strategy
Step 1 –Develop Vision, Goals and Baseline
1.Facilitate work session with the solid waste committee to identify specific
goals, concerns, and frame of reference
•Broaden stakeholder involvement including the City Commission and the
general public
2.Develop solid waste vision and plan goals
3.Understand current waste management system and landfill diversion rate
4.Develop baseline using characterization study, other community
information, and other sources
5.Gather population data and complete projections for future waste
generation
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Waste Reduction Strategy
Step 2 –Develop and Evaluate Strategies
1.Benchmark other communities
2.Assess and evaluate current and future material markets
3.Collaboratively brainstorm and evaluate strategies to align with City’s unique vision, collection system, policies, infrastructure, and outreach
4.Identify new programs, policies, infrastructure, and outreach needed for potential strategy
5.Consider feasibility factors, what is “doable” for City, residents, and businesses?
6.Assess strengths and weaknesses/preliminary implementation considerations for each strategy
7.Develop priority ranking; focus on strategies with the largest impacts
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Waste Reduction Strategy
Step 3 –Develop 5-Year Action Plan
1.Prepare key performance indicators
2.Further refine
•Capital Expenditures and O&M Financials
•Regulatory Amendments
•Equipment and Infrastructure Requirements
•Labor Resources
•Education and Outreach Needs
3.Evaluate impact of strategies on City’s existing waste management system
4.Develop financial, regulatory, infrastructure, operational, and public education action
items for implementing selected strategies
One document-easy to understand, implement, and track
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SWMP Goals
2022-2031-(Potential Goals-subject to committee input and recommendations,
consultant review and City Commission approval)
Collect Store Divert Dispose
Tree Pruning Cell Closure/Post Closure Composting Facility 25-year Capital Plan
Truck Storage Old City Dump
Remediation E-waste Recycling Illegal Dumping, Littering
and Accumulation of Waste
LFG Collection City-County Facility
Recycling Containers
Additional Separation of
Recyclables Waste Reduction Strategy
SCS and EESI
Individual Experience
SCS ENGINEERS
50+ Years in Solid Waste
•Solid waste planning and studies
•Landfill diversion
•Site development
•Strategic and financial planning
•Practice area devoted to Sustainable Materials
Management
Specializes in helping municipalities and
businesses
•Develop solid waste goals
•Optimize solid waste operations
•Maintain environmental compliance
EESI
30 Years in Solid Waste
•Strategic planning
•Operational efficiency
•Financial analysis
•Stakeholder engagement
•Regulatory review
•Collection, processing and disposal procurement
Managed a solid waste authority
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SCS and EESI
Partnership Experience
Collaborated on over 17 solid waste management plans
•Kirkwood, MO –helped reduce recycling contamination by 50%
•Odessa, TX –reduced collection costs by over $1 million
•Olathe, KS –helped city understand capacity and service life of
solid waste programs. Used to plan program and facility
expansions to assure quality of programs for growing population.
Transforming the State of Iowa to sustainable materials management
Work collaboratively together with clients
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Summary
•Annual Approval of the SWMP (Commission Meeting 11/15/2021)
•Waste Characterization Study results to target areas for waste reduction or reuse
•Development of a Waste Reduction Strategy
•Utilize the strategy to formulate actionable items within the 10-year SWMP
•Target areas for solid waste reduction and develop a schedule
•Determine necessary resources to achieve the goals
•Develop a long term capital expenditure schedule for the landfill
•Dedicate resources to implement 2022 plan for street tree pruning
•Install new sanitation truck and equipment storage building in 2022 Questions?
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November 22, 2021 study session
Operational needs for city sanitation services and the long term capital expenditure projections for the Landfill
•Tree pruning for safe and efficient refuse collection
•Sanitation truck and equipment storage
•Long Term Landfill capital expenditures
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