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Solid Waste Management Plan ~, \ , , :t\: ". ", SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SALINE COUNTY Prepared By: City of Salina , / and Salina/Saline County Solid Waste Management Committee Adopted June 3, 1996 # ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Solid Waste Management Committee Vern Silvers, Chair Veronica Base Steve Blue Joe Cassell Thomas Christy Neil Cox Paul Deghand Richard Duree Rex Eberly Ann Neumann Mark Ritter Robert Tombaugh Wayne Wagner Salina City Commission Evelyn Maxwell, Mayor Kristin Seaton, Vice-Mayor Peter Brungardt John Divine R. Abner Perney Saline County Commission Michael White, Chair Gary Hindman, Secretary Gene Revels City Administration Dennis Kissinger, City Manager Michael Morgan, Deputy City Manager Frank Weinhold, Director of General Services County Administration David Criswell, County Administrator David Gurss, Director of Planning ;, Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Pg.1 Pgs. 2-4 OVERVIEW OF PLAN AREA A. Saline County B. Highways and Roadways C. Land Use D. Future Growth and Development E. Planning and Zoning CURRENT SOLID WASTE PROGRAM A. Storage B. Collection C. Disposal Pgs. 5-11 EVALUATION OF CURRENT SYSTEM A. Storage B. Collection C. Disposal Pgs.12-19 REGIONALlZA TION Pgs.20-21 PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS Pgs.22-29 General Policy Specific Recommendations 1. Storage; Residential Trash Cuts 2. Landfill; Construction and Demolition Waste 3. Residential Recycling - Venture Grants 4. General Recycling - Waste Stream Analysis 5. Residential Recycling - Citizen Survey 6. Residential Recycling - Education 7. Business/Industry Recycling - Education 8. White Goods - CFC Removal 9. Yard Waste 10. Illegal Dumping, Littering, Accumulation of Waste SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Pgs. 28-29 PRIMARY OBJECTIVES 1996-2005 A. Optimal System B. Waste Reduction/Diversion Pg. 30 FINANCING Pgs.31-32 Pgs. 33-34 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS .. SOLID WASTE PLAN APPENDIX LISTING Appendix A City of Salina Resolution 94-4690 City/County Interlocal Agreement designating City as solid waste planning agency and establishing Solid Waste Management Committee Appendix B City of Salina Resolution 93-4605 authorizing acceptance of certain out of county waste from within North Central Kansas Region Appendix C Saline County statistics (from County comprehensive plan) Appendix D Population Statistics for Cities in Saline County Appendix E Road Map of Saline County Appendix F Road Map of primary and secondary haul routes to landfill Appendix G Landfill Tonnage Totals 1990-1995 Appendix H Landfill Tonnages - 1995 (by County) Appendix I Saline County Code; Solid Waste Section Appendix J Salina City Code; Solid Waste Section Appendix K City of Salina Solid Waste and Landfill Budget - 1996 Appendix L City of Salina Solid Waste user fees (landfill and residential) Appendix M Mulching Mower Rebate Program Application Appendix N Venture Grant Program letter Appendix 0 Household Hazardous Waste brochure Appendix P Recycling Activity Book for schools Appendix Q Energy and Materials Conservation brochure (listing recycling businesses) Appendix R Composting Brochure -' CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION This document presents the Solid Waste Management Plan for Saline County, Kansas. The SWMP is the official policy guide for future actions involving the storage, collection, processing, salvage, recycling and disposal techniques necessary to carry out a planned and integrated solid waste program. The planning period involved is ten years, with annual review, as well as public hearings on the plan no less frequently than each five years. This Solid Waste Management Plan is developed to meet the intent of federal and state law and regulations, including KSA 65-3405 and House Bill 2801 requirements for new County Solid Waste Management Plans. The last county-wide solid waste plan was adopted and approved in 1974. The City of Salina has been designated as the Solid Waste Planning Authority for Saline County. This designation was made in January 1994 through an Interlocal Agreement (Exhibit A) between the City of Salina and Saline County, pursuant to KSA 12-2908 and KSA 65-3405(b). A Solid Waste Management Committee was formed in April 1994 in accordance with this Interlocal Agreement. 1 " CHAPTER TWO OVERVIEW OF PLAN AREA A. SALINE COUNTY Saline County, Kansas is positioned within the heartland of central Kansas and serves as a regional center for a number of central Kansas counties. According to the 1990 Census, Saline County's population totaled 49,300, with approximately 86% of that population located within the city limits of Salina (42,300). It is expected that trend will continue, though continued growth in unincorporated areas is noted. Population growth rates for both the City of Salina and Saline County have increased in the first half of the 1990s. 1995 population estimates are: Salina: 45,000; Saline County: 51,000. Other municipalities in Saline County include: Assaria; Brookville; Gypsum; New Cambria; Smolan. Each of these cities has a population less than 500 persons. B. HIGHWAYS AND ROADWAYS Saline County is served by two Interstate Highways: 1-70, east-west; and 1-135, north-south. In addition, several state and U.S. highways traverse the county, supplemented by an extensive system of paved county roads. Each of the municipalities and concentrations of rural population is served by a system of well- maintained hard surface roadways. This system facilitates growth and development, as well as providing infrastructure for movement of goods, including solid waste. C. LAND USE As evidenced by the population figures, the vast majority of residential dwelling units are located within the Salina city limits. The City of Salina contains approximately 12,000 acres of land. According to the Salina Comprehensive Plan (1991), approximately 30% of the acreage within the city limits is devoted to residential use. Commercial uses account for some 6% of area, with government 2 .' and institutional uses occupying another 25%. Industrial uses occupy approximately 600 acres within the city (5%). A significant land use factor in Saline County is the area immediately adjacent to the Salina city limits, used for industrial purposes. The extraterritorial area immediately south of Salina contains in excess of 300 acres, including several of the major industrial employers of the community. With the exception of the five smaller cities, rural/agricultural pursuits remain the most predominant land use outside the Salina area. Agricultural use consists primarily of pasture and crop land. Some land in the area immediately north, northeast and northwest of Salina is highly limited in its development potential by risk of flooding. D. FUTURE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT During the ten-year planning period, growth patterns in Saline County are expected to be similar to those experienced in the ten-year period 1986-1995. Saline County and Salina have grown as a regional center for retail trade, banking, health care and other services. That growth is expected to continue. Growth in basic industrial jobs and manufacturing has been extensive. Based on the diversity of industry in Saline County and the position held by local firms in their respective industrial fields, continued growth is expected. While some new industries may locate in the area, most growth will occur due to expansion of existing industries. Modest residential and population growth is expected to follow the regional commercial/service growth patterns and the industrial job creation. While from a pure numbers standpoint most of the population growth is likely to be in Salina, the trends of "exurban" or rural growth in residences is likely to continue, but not to a point as to present significant service delivery (including solid waste) problems. The pace of the growth expected from 1996-2005 is subject to debate. Growth rates from 1990-1995 appear to have exceeded the rate predicted in the 1991 City 3 .' Comprehensive Plan. However, the population growth rate is likely to remain in a range of %% to 1 % per year. Such growth rates are manageable from a service delivery and infrastructure standpoint and should not provide significant unforeseen challenges in planning, including solid waste planning. E. PLANNING AND ZONING Both Saline County and the City of Salina have adopted zoning and subdivision regulations. Those regulations treat solid waste facilities as special or conditional uses, subject to special approval in zoning districts, based on the specifics of each case, 4 CHAPTER THREE CURRENT SOLID WASTE PROGRAM A. STORAGE 1. Within City of Salina Limits a. Residential - City ordinances since 1980 require residents to use refuse carts for the storage of their household waste. These refuse carts (90 gal. capacity), are used to store residential solid waste until the day of pickup. They are required to be kept off the right-of-way except when brought to curb temporarily for pickup. Refuse cart use is required regardless of how collection is handled. b. Commercialllndustrial - City ordinances provide regulatory requirements for commercial/industrial waste containers. Most often the solid waste is contained in "dumpsters" or roll-off containers of various sizes until collection. Small volumes are generally kept in refuse carts similar to those used by residences. 2. Unincorporated Areas Specific storage container regulations are in effect. Storage and containers must be in compliance with health and nuisance prevention standards delineated by the County. 3. Other Incorporated Cities , Individual city, county and state laws and regulations effectively govern waste storage to maintain health and nuisance prevention standards. 5 B. COLLECTION 1. Within City of Salina Limits a. Residential - Each residence in Salina may contract with a licensed residential waste hauler of his or her choice for residential collection. The City of Salina operates a Sanitation Division within its General Services Department. The Sanitation Division offers refuse service on a user fee basis to one, two or three family residential dwellings. In addition to weekly refuse cart pickup, the City also offers special pickup service for other bulky household waste. The City of Salina competes directly with four private hauling firms for residential collection customers. Of the 16,700 (approx.) housing units in Salina, the City Sanitation Department provides service to approximately 12,700 units. The remainder contract with city-licensed private collection businesses. b. Commercial/Industrial - All collection is arranged by private contract between individual businesses and licensed private collection firms. The City of Salina does not provide commercial/industrial collection service. 2. RURAL COLLECTION a. Residential/Agricultural - Rural residents contract with licensed private haulers for pick-up or they may bring their own waste to the landfill. With some restrictions, they may dispose of their own generated waste by burial on their own property. b. Commercial/Industrial - Businesses or property owners contract with licensed private haulers for collection. 6 3. OTHER MUNICIPALITIES The cities of Assaria, Brookville, Gypsum, New Cambria and Smolan each contract with licensed private solid waste haulers to provide service to their residents. 4. LICENSED HAULERS Six to eight different solid waste collection companies are licensed in Salina, Saline County or the smaller municipalities. C. DISPOSAL 1. Landfill - With very few exceptions, all Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated within Saline County is disposed of at the City of Salina landfill, constructed originally in 1974. The City owns and operates this Subtitle D approved landfill located off Burma Road, west of Salina. This landfill has received extensive study and investment in the 1990s. Life expectancy of the landfill is 50-75 years in the currently permitted area. The City owns extensive land surrounding the disposal area itself. The landfill has excellent transportation access from all points within Saline County. The landfill is totally supported by user fee/tipping fee revenues. 2. Recycling - Located in City of Salina in Saline County are a number of drop- off recycling businesses. Numerous businesses accept specific types of items. The most significant general recycling business accepting a broad variety of materials on a consistent basis is Images, Inc. This firm is a leader , within the community in promoting recycling of products used in the home and businesses. This firm is currently involved in a small scale pilot curbside recycling program in Salina. Currently, with the exception of yard/tree waste, no public entities are involved directly in recycling programs. The City of Salina does extensive recycling public information. Some commercial/industrial waste haulers currently separate significant 7 .' recyclables such as corrugated cardboard generated in sufficient quantities by larger businesses, 3, Household Hazardous Waste and Exempt Waste - The City of Salina owns and operates a comprehensive HHW drop-off site and program, The facility is located near downtown Salina and is available to all residents of Saline County. It is open and staffed during regular and convenient hours, and also available by appointment. The facility was originally financed by a combination of state grant funds and funds generated through the tipping fees collected at the Salina landfill. It is operated by the Solid Waste (landfill) Division of the City's General Services Department. All operating costs are included in the solid waste budget. 4. White Goods - White goods are disposed of in Saline County in one of two ways. Some private firms accept used appliances for salvage or when new appliances are purchased from them. Some used appliances are repaired and resold. The City of Salina landfill accepts white goods for disposal if the appliance carries certification that the chlorofluorocabons (CFC) have been properly evacuated. The City then contracts for disposal by a metals recycling firm. No white goods are buried in the landfill itself. 5. Yard Waste/Green Waste - Yard waste/green waste is disposed of in a variety of ways within Saline County. Some grass clippings and miscellaneous yard waste from homes is bagged and collected at curbside either with regular household trash or by special pickup. Private residential haulers and the City of Salina Sanitation Division will collect yard waste. Yard waste collected by sanitation firms is currently disposed of with household waste in the landfill. Some mowingflandscaping services bag grass clippings and dispose of them. Most appears to be disposed of on private property at various unknown locations in the County. 8 " Professional tree trimming/cutting services most often "chip" the tree waste and either make it available for re-use or dispose of it on private property. Approximately 674 tons of yard/landscaping waste is disposed of annually at the landfill. This number includes only the amounts brought by separate vehicle, not the amounts disposed of through residential haulers. The City of Salina mulches all grass clippings from parks, ballfields, golf courses, etc. No City facility or department generated yard waste is disposed of at the landfill. The City does do minor composting of leaves, grass, etc. generated on City property or through City operations. The City of Salina Forestry Division uses a chipper for reduction/reuse of wood waste from tree trimming and removal. Wood chips are re-used throughout the park system. The City of Salina owns and maintains a separate limb disposal area as a location to dispose of trees and other vegetation removed in City operations, but unable to be chipped or mulched. Excess tree waste is burned occasionally, with a permit from KDHE. Saline County and Salina officials provide extensive public information and encouragement to individuals to leave grass clippings on the lawn and/or develop home composting to dispose of yard waste. Programs include development of a Master Com poster Program in 1995, continuing into 1996. 6. Wastewater Sludge - Solids from the City of Salina Wastewater Treatment Plant is processed and generally made available for use on agricultural land in accordance with KDHE and EPA regulations. Some dewatered wastewater sludge is disposed of at the landfill, where it can be useful as part of cover material. 7. Water Treatment Sludge - This sludge results from the precipitation of solids from the treatment of raw water with a flocculent, such as lime or alum. The City of Salina Water Plant disposes of this sludge on agriculture land. 9 .' 8. Used Tires - In Saline County, tires are either collected and disposed of at various dealers, or they are brought to the landfill. Tires are accepted at the landfill for a separate user charge. They are separated from the waste stream and ultimately disposed of by contract, either for incineration or monofilling. 9. Abandoned Vehicles - Saline County does not appear to generate an unusually large quantity of abandoned vehicles. Numerous existing storage and salvage yards provide adequate capacity to manage these wastes. 10. Agricultural Wastes - Saline County has a large and significant agricultural base. Significant quantities of waste are naturally produced by every sector of agriculture, including crop residue and spoilage. All indications are that this waste is being managed at its generation point. Since best management practices (BMPs) for the agriculture sector call for use of wastes as soil supplements, the management of those wastes does not present special handling or disposal concerns. Obviously, concerns over maintaining and preserving environmental quality exist. County government (Extension, etc.) is the primary entity for education and helping to protect the rural environment. 11. Dead Animals - Saline County appears to generate what would be a "normal" number of dead animals. A local by-products firm accepts dead large animals for processing. Household animals are generally disposed of in an animal crematory operated by the City-County Health Department or are appropriately buried on private property. ~ 12. Pesticides and Pesticide Containers - Because of a relatively large agricultural community, it can be expected that a significant quantity of pesticides are used. Best management practices are recommended and known, and due to the expense of chemicals, it is not expected that large excess quantities exist except for banned pesticides. A special collection and disposal project involving a partnership of governmental units was 10 .' recently completed to collect old or banned agriculture pesticides. If empty containers are triple rinsed, they can be handled with the regular waste stream. Pesticides should be used or properly disposed of. Many can be disposed of similar to HHW or other exempt waste. 13. Used Motor Oil - Various locations in Saline County accept used motor oil, including the City's Household Hazardous Waste site, No apparent problems exist. Education on proper disposal is important. 14. Lead Acid Batteries - Automobile batteries are accepted for recycling at various locations within the County. No apparent disposal problems exist. 11 " . CHAPTER FOUR EVALUATION OF CURRENT SYSTEM A. STORAGE EVALUATION The current system of refuse carts in Salina works well from the standpoint of appearance, ease of use and reduction of trash nuisances. In addition, carts allow a semi-automated collection system which increases employee efficiency and reduces injury likelihood, thus providing workers compensation savings. This system works very well in the urban environment of Salina. One negative of the cart system is difficulty in developing a variable rate plan, e.g. one 90 gallon cart may be only partially filled, while the adjoining household may have a full cart. Both are charged the same. Technology to weigh carts is in its early trial stages in the U.S. and may present options for the future. Storage policies in rural areas and smaller cities as well as for commerciallindustrial use seem to meet the needs for aesthetics, health and nuisance minimization. B. COLLECTION EVALUATION The collection systems throughout Saline County are based on establishing competition and maximizing customer choice. Competition does exist in residential, commercial and industrial collection. That competition serves to keep rates reasonable and customer service levels high. The City of Salina's Sanitation Division providing residential refuse service serves as a safeguard to make a private monopoly unlikely. A monopoly with only one service provider could lead to substantially higher residential rates and potential service declines. A City franchise or contract system with one hauler could lead to similar problems. A municipal-only service reduces choice and harms private businesses. One particular deficiency of the current system is an operational inefficiency; e.g. when various households in one City block have different refuse haulers, you could potentially have more than 12 " .' ;' . one trash truck "following" each other down the same street, each with employees picking up refuse from only its own customers, This is quite operationally inefficient. However, the customer choice and advantages of competition appear to outweigh this negative. Citizen satisfaction with the current system is evident. C. DISPOSAL EVALUATION 1. Landfill - The City of Salina landfill is well-located, efficiently operated and provides a cost-effective and environmentally sound location for solid waste disposal. With one disposal area, it is easier to track solid waste trends, tonnage, etc. No other landfills exist within a reasonable distance. Trucking waste to other counties would be more costly and less environmentally sound. Landfill tipping fees remain reasonable when compared with other areas in Kansas or across the U.S. Transportation to the landfill for Saline County waste can easily be accomplished by standard hauling vehicles, e.g. packer trucks, container trucks, etc., without intermediate processing through a transfer station. Saline County and the City of Salina (as landfill operator) have developed an innovative Interlocal Agreement whereby a portion ($2 per ton) of the landfill tipping fee is provided the County as an impact fee, with a primary purpose being the major maintenance and/or reconstruction of primary transportation routes to the landfill. By this user fee-based program, costs for major road work and addressing other impacts of solid waste transportation do not fall on the general taxpayers, but on the generators of that solid waste. Better roadways also reduce wear and tear on vehicles used for solid waste, thus positively impacting the cost of operation. A deficiency of the current landfill is the lack of viable alternatives in the disposal of construction and demolition (C&D) debris. While clean rubble may be disposed of at locations in Saline County, currently no permitted C&D disposal area exists in Saline County. This leads to large quantities of C&D taking up valuable space in the Subtitle D-(lined) portions of the landfill. 13 2. Recycling - The current system of primarily private sector recycling appears to have provided substantial success in removing recyclable materials from the waste stream. If you include all the private sector-led components in Saline County, an extremely high overall recycling rate is evident. Items removed from the solid waste disposal stream in these efforts include: (a) Newspaper (b) Corrugated Containers (c) Office Paper (d) Magazines and Miscellaneous Paper (e) Plastic Containers (f) Steel Cans (g) Major Appliances (h) Aluminum Cans (I) Glass Containers U) Tires (k) YardfTree Waste (I) Abandoned Vehicles A weakness or deficiency of the current system of primary reliance on the private sector is the potential lack of continuity in the system based on the volatile market for recyclables. In some cases in Saline County, businesses accepting recyclables have declined acceptance of certain products when market prices are very low. They then re-enter the acceptance when markets improve. Fortunately, the largest recycling business in Saline County is owned and operated by an individual willing thus far to maintain full continuity of material acceptance even during market downturns. By reliance on this private business approach, the community must be aware of the possibility at any time that drop-off recycling of specific products may no longer be available. Should this occur, it could have substantial impact on the full solid waste management system. Reliance on this private sector approach may also mean that investment in equipment or technology may be more limited due to individual private business fiscal constraints, and private sector monies 14 available for public education, information and promotion of recycling may be somewhat limited. An additional weakness in the private business approach is the greater difficulty in gathering accurate data on recycling. Data gathering currently relies on accurate voluntary reporting by private businesses. While not an insurmountable problem, it is somewhat more cumbersome and less accurate than if this portion of the residential solid waste system was under control of one entity. Commercial and industrial sector recycling in Saline County is "driven" significantly by business economics. Cost of solid waste disposal for businesses has increased in many cases as landfill tipping fees have increased from $4 per ton to $20 per ton over the past five years. Private collection services have passed on these higher costs to customers. Business managers see solid waste disposal costs as a more significant portion of their operating budget. Charges for collection are impacted by two primary factors, volume and frequency. If a business can change to a smaller container/ dumpster size or reduce frequency of collection, substantial savings are possible. Each of these possibilities can be enhanced by removing recyclable items from the waste stream. Most often this occurs as a business separates certain items, e.g. office paper, cardboard, etc. and finds a recycler willing to accept the products at no cost to the business. The total volume of trash required to be removed by collectors is then reduced. In some cases of large business/industry, the commercial solid waste hauler may be the one separating/collecting the recyclables, reducing their landfill costs and/or offsetting costs by sale of the recyclables, particularly corrugated containers. BLlsiness economics seems to be an effective method to gain greater commercial/industrial recycling. One weakness could be the lack of coordinated information to the business community about how they may find direct economic payback from these efforts. 15 3. Household Hazardous Waste - The current HHW system is efficient, convenient and environmentally effective. Public education and information is an integral component of the HHW management system. The program provides opportunities for interagency cooperation in agricultural waste disposal and disposal of very small quantities of exempt hazardous waste with the same characteristics as HHW. 4. White Goods - The current system is effective in ensuring that white goods/large appliances are not disposed of in the lined sanitary landfill, but are ultimately made available for either re-use or metals recycling. The availability of both private business drop-off or trade-in points as well as drop- off disposal at a separate site at the landfill present satisfactory alternatives for individual households. The primary weakness in the existing system involves the evacuation of CFCs (Freon) from units such as refrigerators, freezers or some air conditioners. The solid waste system puts the primary burden of CFC removal on the appliance owner. When a CFC-containing appliance is no longer functional, an owner must seek out either an appliance dealer who will accept it "as is" or a service firm which will properly evacuate the CFCs. Many persons are not aware of this, and certainly not expecting the costs charged by private sector businesses for CFC evacuation. This cumbersome system is at best, inconvenient and confusing to the citizen, and at worst, leads to inappropriate disposal. Alternatives to the current system have their own positives and negatives. If the landfill accepted appliances prior to CFC removal, they would need to contract out the removal or perform the work "in-house: If charges for the service were at true cost, the new system would be more convenient than currently, but not necessarily less expensive. If costs were subsidized by the landfill, equity in user charges would be in question. In addition, some private firms currently in this business may object to a government agency undercutting their prices or effectively taking them out of this portion of their business. 16 5. Yard Waste/Green Waste - The current system of management of these waste products does an effective job of removing public sector aenerated vegetative waste from the solid waste stream. By cooperation of departments and agencies, virtually none of this waste from forestry activities, public property mowing or maintenance, nor general leaf pickup in the Autumn months is disposed of in the sanitary landfill. From a residential standpoint, the situation is quite different from the above. Since there are no restrictions on placing yard waste at curbside for collection, and there are no restrictions on yard waste going into the landfill in Saline County, many residents persist in "bagging" their grass. Their trash collectors then pick it up in normal packer trucks with household trash and it is disposed of at the landfill. Unless quantities are very large, the collection companies charge no more than the normal monthly fee, thus there is little disincentive for that homeowner. If the homeowner chooses to bag leaves rather than wait for public "vacuum" pickup, those leaves also go to the landfill. Lawn mowing businesses in Saline County often bag the grass also, at the request of their customer. These firms sometimes leave the bagged grass at the home for regular trash pickup, but most often remove clippings from the site in trailers or trucks. We believe very little of this removed grass ultimately goes to the landfill. It appears that much of it is disposed of by spreading on private property at various unknown locations in the County. This unregulated land disposal could potentially cause some problems. No authorized composting sites available to the public exist in Saline County. Public and private entities in Saline County have cooperated in recent years in public education efforts related to mulching/composting. These efforts have shown some success, but enhanced programs may be in order. 17 6. Wastewater Sludge - The current system of primarily agricultural disposal, supplemented by use as landfill cover is satisfactory. Both disposal methods are highly regulated by KDHE. 7. Waste Sludge - Disposal by drying and then disposing by agriculture land use is an effective and satisfactory system from a solid waste management standpoint. 8. Used Tires - The current system of tire disposal is a combination of private tire businesses taking used tires on trade-in, as well as acceptance at a separate user fee at the landfill. The city annually takes proposals from KDHE-Iicensed disposal firms/areas. All ultimate disposal from the landfill . area is by these firms through processing, incineration or monofilling. No used tires are disposed of in the landfill in Saline County. No substantial illegal tire disposal sites are known to exist in Saline County. Some miscellaneous small-scale tire disposal, e.g. roadside dumping, is a concern. D. EVALUATION OF MISCELLANEOUS CURRENT SYSTEM IMPACTS In reviewing the current solid waste system in Saline County, some miscellaneous concerns are evident. Specifically, the Solid Waste Committee noted what appears to be a relatively significant increase in improper disposal of solid waste items. This includes: dumping of individual items along roadsides; larger scale dumping at isolated locations throughout the county; accumulation of a variety of waste items at individual residential lots in cities; and accumulations of specific items such as used tires and CFC-containing appliances. It appears this area of concern is one of the unintended consequences of a more complex and regulated solid waste systems. State and federal law and regulation have made general solid waste disposal far more expensive than in the past. Regulations on specific items such tires and CFC appliances make those even more costly to dispose. A certain portion of any population is likely to respond to these 18 higher costs by inappropriate efforts at cost avoidance. Those inappropriate efforts can either be "passive" or "active". Passive cost avoidance would most often involve simply allowing items to accumulate on your property. Active avoidance would often involve illegal dumping of waste items, regardless of quantity. Certain strategies currently in use or under review can help in mitigating these unintended community consequences. Those strategies should be included in any new solid waste management plan. / 19 CHAPTER FIVE REGIONALlZA TION Salina/Saline County serves as a regional center for north central Kansas for a broad variety of services, including retail, manufacturing employment, health care, government agencies, finance, etc. As such, it is logical to pursue a role as a regional center for solid waste management. As solid waste regulations develop and are implemented, landfill ownership and operation becomes quickly financially infeasible in smaller counties. Most smaller landfills have closed or are in the process of closing. In June 1993, the Salina City Commission established a policy on acceptance of out-of-county solid waste at the city-owned landfill serving Saline County. The City was attempting to balance the role it might logically play in the region as a landfill site with the necessity to protect the interests of the local citizenry by not depleting valuable landfill space and landfill life unreasonably by overextending current use. The City determined that a reasonable regional role should focus on cooperation with those neighboring counties with which we already have a direct affiliation and relationship. Within certain guidelines, the City would enter into interlocal agreements with any county in the North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) area to allow use of the landfill located in Saline County for disposal of municipal solid waste generated within those counties. In April 1994, the City entered into interlocal agreements with five counties to allow the disposal of solid waste at the landfill. In 1995, one additional county was added by interlocal agreement. All these interlocal agreements have an ending date of April 1997. After over eighteen months of participation, the tonnage from regional counties has not exceeded the predictions made at the time of interlocal agreement signing. Operational negatives have been minimal to date. Revenues generated from out-of- 20 county solid waste disposal at the landfill have enabled the city to meet operating and capital needs with a lower tipping fee rate than would otherwise be necessary. The counties involved have also been able to close their existing landfills in compliance with federal law, and provide solid waste disposal for their counties at a cost far lower than alternatives. The City of Salina (for Saline County) chose not to pursue a full regional solid waste plan with the NCRPC counties, due primarily to a great difference in needs for urbanized Saline County. However, the Saline County Plan should include continued regional landfill and related services agreements with NCRPC, as well as ensuring efforts to coordinate with the plans developed by these neighboring counties. The City should continue to be open, but cautious when considering accepting new out-of-county waste. So far, the decisions have been good public policy for Saline County, the region, and the state. 21 CHAPTER SIX SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS 1996-2005 The Solid Waste Management Committee is charged with the development and recommendation of a integrated plan intended to provide a sound and comprehensive solid waste management system to meet the best public interest of the residents of Saline County. Based on its twenty-four months of review and analysis, the following plan outline is recommended. GENERAL POLICY The overall solid waste system currently in place in Saline County effectively provides the basis for the optimal system. The current system need not be replaced nor changed drastically. The plan is designed to strengthen those areas in the current system identified as somewhat deficient or weak. Key components of the solid waste management system are: 1. The City of Salina continues to serve as the lead agency for solid waste management. The City owns and operates the existing landfill and its associated components, e.g. HHW facility. The City has the largest residential sanitation collection firm in the County. The City has adequate professional staff and resources available to effectively manage the system. 2. The combined public/private nature of the system continues to serve Saline County well. Specifically, private business service provision can be complementary to local government-provided services in essential areas. The operation of a landfill is an essential component and should continue to be local government owned and operated. Similarly, local government can provide a baseline of residential collection, while still allowing private businesses to offer residential collection services. The enhanced competition provides public safeguards and benefits. 22 3. New solid waste services and those currently provided by the private sector will be presumed to be provided most optimally by the private sector unless evidence is presented indicating that is not the case. For example, recycling services are currently private sector provided. Without good cause, new government services in this area should be a second choice. First option should be to provide support and assistance to private sector providers to help them enhance their services to meet Saline County solid waste system needs and goals. 4. The Solid Waste Management Committee should be focal point for long-term planning and goal identification. The following areas are identified as system weaknesses, with plan recommendations for improvement: 1. Storage; Residential trash carts Weakness: Inability to structure collection rate system based on weight of generated waste by each home. Plan Strateay: Monitor technology improvements which may allow scales on packer truck with accurate/dependable billing and variable rate capabilities. Timetable: 1996-2000 2. Landfill; Construction and Demolition Waste Weakness: No area in Saline County except full Subtitle D City landfill for legal disposal of C&D waste. 1994 C&D volume into landfill: 14,000 tons; unknown amounts disposed of elsewhere. No permitted location exists for commercial brush and tree disposal. Plan Strategy: Plan and construct construction and demolition area at present 23 landfill site. Implement differential rate system based on costs. Timetable: 1997 3. Residential Recycling - Weakness: Potential lack of continuity due to use only of private sector businesses. Businesses face financial pressures due to unstable markets, limiting ability to invest. Plan Strategy: Develop and implement a limited "venture grant" system for private sector recycling businesses. Infrastructure equipment to enhance productivity and ability to manage recyclable wastes, including organic (green waste/yard waste). Timetable: 1996-1997 4. General Recycling Weakness: Accuracy of data. Plan Strateav: Contract for professional analysis of waste stream, current recycling rates, etc. Use this information to develop other reduction strategies with businesses, government, institutions, etc. and to evaluate the current community success level at recycling. Timetable: 1996-1997 5. Residential Recycling Weakness: Lack of information as to citizen knowledge, attitudes and future program support in this area. 24 Plan StrateQY: Contract for professional citizen survey to assist in planning/pol icy-making. Timetable: 1996 6. Residential Recycling Weakness: Limited private sector resources and programs available for public education/information in homes, schools, etc. Plan Strategy: Continue to develop and implement educational materials and programs. Use of solid waste system revenues and available community resources. Timetable: 1996-1997 7. Business/Industry Recycling Weakness: Lack of information to assist business. Plan Strategy: Provide locally a focused business education system on how to identify opportunities for cutting business costs by waste reduction, diversion, recycling. Work in conjunction with Chamber of Commerce, universities, etc. Consider applications for venture grants. Timetable: 1997 8. White Goods Weakness: CFC (freon) removal is costly and confusing. Plan Strategy: Explore cost-effective alternatives to CFC evacuation prior to landfill site drop-off. Determine if City can contract for services at landfill site. 25 .' Evaluate costs and benefits. Implement if found cost-effective. Timetable: 1996 9. Yard Waste/Green Waste-Residential Weakness: Continued disposal of extensive quantities of yard waste in landfill. Plan Strateay: (a) Develop separate special pickup programs for yard waste only. For disposal at possible alternate site; not landfill. (b) Implement major new education efforts to encourage/advise homeowners of yard waste facts and alternatives. Include: access TV; targeted written materials; speakers; demonstration projects; etc.' (c) Implement an incentive program for purchase of mulching lawnmowers. (d) Educate, support and encourage efforts such as Master Composter Program, compost demonstration sites, etc. (e) Provide simple backyard compost kits to residents at cost. (f) Regularly evaluate effectiveness by analyzing home-generated yard waste volumes at curbside and at landfill. Work closely with collection companies. (g) Saline County will serve as lead agency in development of a cost-effective site for organic waste recycling, either operated by county government, or by the private sector. Development of green waste or a compost site shall be eligible for a venture grant application. Provide full encouragement to private sector businesses/developers considering establishing public compost site. 26 .- Timetable: 1996-2000 No later than 2000 review effectiveness of all above strategies. If system weakness is not improved greatly, consider alternate plans, Le. yard waste bans; central fee-based compost site, etc. 10. Illegal dumping, littering and accumulation of waste items. Weakness: Current solid waste system tends to lead to cost-avoidance by individuals, leading to significant community-wide negative consequences. Plan Strateav: (a) Continue annual Spring Clean-up (free landfill) Day. (b) Participate and seek certification in the national Keep America Beautiful program. (c) Encourage criminal justice system to address more aggressively the issues of illegal dumping. (d) Use portion of solid waste fees transferred to County for roadside clean-up, illegal dump areas, etc. (e) Use CFC evacuation system to provide better alternatives in attempt to reduce dumping/stockpiling of freon-containing appliances as cost-avoidance. Timetable: 1996-2000 27 . CHAPTER SEVEN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The original Solid Waste Management Committee (S.W.M.C.) was appointed in 1994 as an ad hoc committee to assist in the development of this county-wide solid waste plan. With the plan completion, a Solid Waste Management Committee should be designated as a standing committee with duties and responsibilities in accordance with state law and regulation. Since the city of Salina is the designated planning agency, the committee should be a city standing committee, with an appointment system comparable to other city boards and commissions, e.g. Planning Commission; Parks and Recreation Board. First appointments to the S. W. M. C. should be no later than August 1996. Current members of the S.W.M.C. should receive preference if interested in a standing committee appointment. A Salina City Commissioner should serve as a liaison to the committee. The Salina City Manager and Saline County Administrator (or their designees), should attend all meetings. The city of Salina should provide staffing and administrative support. 1. S.W.M.C. make-up: 13 members 8 City of Salina appointees 3 nominated by Saline County (representing unincorporated areas) 2 nominated by Saline County (representing 3rd class cities) 2. Terms of office: 4 City appointees serve a 3 year term 4 City appointees serve a 4 year term 1 County (unincorporated) appointee serves a 3 year term 2 County (unincorporated) appointees serve a 4 year term 1 County (3rd class cities) appointee serves a 3 year term 1 County (3rd class cities) appointee serves a 4 year term 3. Meeting Requirements: Semi-annual scheduled meetings September (review status of the plan and current projects) 28 . March (review year-end statistics, prepare annual report, current year plans, recommend solid waste plan changes and possible city/county budget items) In addition, the S.W.M.C. would meet in special sessions as needed to review specific solid waste management issues or programs as they arise throughout the year. 29 .. CHAPTER EIGHT PRIMARY OBJECTIVES 1996-2005 A. Ootimal System - To provide an integrated plan for the optimal feasible solid waste management system, given the unique characteristics of the county. An optimal system takes into account existing systems in place, cost effectiveness, safety and environmental issues (short and long term), citizen satisfaction, regional issues and consistent public policy. The system must meet or exceed all applicable federal and state laws, regulations and standards. B. Waste ReductionlDiversion - While burial at the existing solid waste landfill remains the primary ultimate disposal method for municipal solid waste during this planning period and beyond, the Committee strongly believes that a significant amount of waste going into the landfill could be more appropriately disposed of, processed or re-used elsewhere. Therefore, a primary objective of this Solid Waste Management Plan is to reduce the tonnage of solid waste disposed of in the City's "Subtitle 0" line landfill cells by 15% in the ten year timeframe of the plan. Current annual (1995) landfill tonnage = 90000 tons Predicted 2005 tonnage at 1 % annual community growth rate = 100.000 tons S.W.M. Plan Goal for Year 2005 = 85 000 tons 30 CHAPTER NINE FINANCING The current method of financing the solid waste management system in Saline County is through the use of user fees. No Salina City or Saline County taxes are used for the solid waste programs. Commercial, industrial and residential collection, whether by public or private operations, is fee based. Beyond the costs of collection, the primary funding source for public sector operations in solid waste management is the tipping fee at the Salina landfill. Programs funded through these user fees include: (a) solid waste landfill planning, construction and operation in accordance with state and federal law, including all environmental requirements; (b) public education programs; (c) pilot programs for waste diversion/reduction, e.g. master composter program, mulching mower rebate program; (d) white goods; used tires; (e) free landfill day; (f) household hazardous waste programs and facility; and (g) City/County solid waste interlocal agreement to reduce impacts on county roads, etc. The city of Salina in 1996 began the earmarking of $1 per ton of refuse disposed of at the landfill, specifically for waste management, diversion and reduction programs. This is estimated to bring in $90,000 per year. . For 1996, the landfill tipping fee is $20.50 per ton, with specific portions of the fee earmarked as follows: 31 Landfill Operating and Capital Expenses ..................... $16.00 perton State Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 perton County Interlocal Agreement Impact Fee ....................... 2.00 per ton Waste Management, reduction, diversion programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 per ton Landfill post-closure reserve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 oer ton $20.50 total The cost of meeting federal and state mandated requirements has caused dramatic escalation in landfill tipping fees in recent years. To meet those requirements as a first priority, and to provide for programs and projects either in place or included in the short- term in the solid waste plan will require even higher tipping fees. The city of Salina administration anticipates landfill tipping fees to increase to $30 per ton by 1998, at which point they are more likely to stabilize as the transition to full compliance with federal/state environmental requirements is advanced, and planned system improvements are accomplished. The use of landfill user fees instead of property taxes or other similar financing mechanisms continues to be both equitable and effective. These funds should be used to "leverage" private investment or any available grant funds when possible in order to better meet the goals of the solid waste management plan. Planning for solid waste management clearly must also recognize that landfill tonnage charges are ultimately paid for by residents and businesses, as they are passed through by sanitation haulers. A balance must be maintained between investing in long-term beneficial programs and maintaining a fiscally sound system with reasonable costs. Landfill tipping fees in Saline County currently compare favorably to those of similar systems in other communities. Efforts should be made to continue to meet goals while keeping fees in line with comparable communities. 32 / .' . CHAPTER TEN SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS As previously notes, the current solid waste management system in place in Saline county is fundamentally sound and provides a strong foundation on which to build for the future, Unlike many communities who are dealing with landfill closures, siting a new landfill, or actually beginning a solid waste system, the challenges presented to this County are "system enhancements," Various enhancements and improvements are outlined within this Solid Waste Management Plan, The plan to be effective must be considered a flexible and "living" document, not just placed on the shelf or simply filed with the state government to meet their requirements, The plan should be formally reviewed annually, with changes made as required, The five year review should be a major reevaluation of goals and facts, with significant plan adjustments if needed, The five year review should involve significant status reporting to the community, with public involvement in the review, including, but not limited to the required public hearing, In addition to the plan, there should be developed regular action plans to ensure implementation of strategies and progress toward goals, The S,W,M. Committee should be involved in development of action plans and receive reports on the status of all areas of the S,W,M,P, and action plans, All segments of the Saline County community will need to actively take their share of the responsibility if any optimal solid waste system is to be achieved, meeting the currently established and future goals, For example: 1, Salina Citv Government - Will continue to take lead agency responsibility as both the designated planning agency and a major provider of solid waste services, e,g, landfill, HHW, etc, By far, the majority of action plan items and responsibilities will be required of the city of Salina, In addition, they will be responsible for specific solid waste issues arising within their corporate limits, 2, Other Cities - The five other cities in Saline County will continue to be directly responsible for solid waste management issues in their communities, consistent with the county-wide plan and goals. 3, Saline County - The county government has a somewhat more limited than usual, but 33 .' ;,' very significant direct role in the implementation and success of the Solid Waste Management Plan. The County is lead agency on two specific issues: (a) action to more effectively address the problem of illegal dumping in rural areas, e.g. public education, analysis and record keeping, timely clean-up, enforcement of laws and prosecution of offenders; and, (b) development of a cost-effective disposal site for organic wastes. This may be either government operated or private sector owned and operated. The County also retains direct responsibility for the variety of Solid Waste issues involving unincorporated sections of the county, including rural subdivisions, individual farm/home sites, and other non-urban areas. 4. Business Sector - The vast majority of solid waste in the county is not residential waste. Significant opportunities exist to better manage commercial, institutional and industrial solid waste in this community through waste reduction, diversion and recycling programs, With the educational, non-mandatory approach preferred in the plan, business organization and cooperation is essential to meeting plan goals. In addition, the plan's preferred approach is that most new or expanded programs in solid waste should be private sector led, with government encouragement and support. Business leadership and entrepreneurship is required. 5. Private Citizens - Great successes in meeting plan goals will come as more citizens take personal responsibility in recognizing their own impact on the future of this community during the coming ten years, With better public education, cooperation and active participation in voluntary programs for waste management, we will be able to meet our objectives without governmental mandates and greater regulation. Enhancing the positives for the future (recycling, composting, source reduction), as well as minimizing negatives (illegal dumping, trash accumulation, improper disposal) is clearly a matter best addressed by greater individual responsibility, coupled with organized support and good alternatives. The 1996 Solid Waste Management Plan must be a beginning, not a conclusion. 34 ~ -"' ,,,,,,,,,,,,p,",,,,,,_S","'.'oOM' RESOLUTION NUMBER 94-4690 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS AND SALINE COUNTY, KANSAS DESIGNATING THE CITY AS THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANNING AUTHORITY FOR SALINE COUNTY AND ESTABLISHING THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. Kansas: BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Salina, Kansas and Saline County, Kansas, designating the City as the Solid Waste Management Planning Authority for Saline County and establishing the Solid Waste Management Committee. Adopted by the Board of Commissioners and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of January, 1994. p ~ q-iL-<L~ Peter F. -Brungardt, Mayor [SEAL] ATTEST: tyJ/rJ..n~ ~lQ_ Stephanie Kr;;; --7f Acting City Clerk I . APPENDIX A -... SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT This Solid Waste Management Interlocal Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "AGREEMENT") is hereby entered into pursuant to K.S.A. 12-2908, this 28Th day of February , 1994, by and between the ~ity of Salina, Kansas, (hereinafter referred to as the "CITY"), and County of Saline, (hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY"), WHEREAS, K.S.A. 65-3405 requires that each county of this state, or a designated city, shall submit to the Secretary a workable plan for the management of solid waste in such county; and, WHEREAS, K.S.A. 65-3405(b) further provides that a county, by interlocal agreement, may designate a city as the Solid Waste Management Planning Authority for the county; and, WHEREAS, the CITY and the COUNTY desire to enter into this AGREEMENT pursuant to K.S.A. 12-2908, and K.S.A. 65-3405(b), in order to allow the CITY to be designated as the Solid Waste Management Planning Authority for the COUNTY. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED by and between the CITY and COUNTY as follows: 1. Purpose. The purpose of this AGREEMENT 1S to clearly define the rights of both the CITY and the COUNTY as said rights pertain to their respective obligations to provide a workable plan for the management of solid waste in 1 ., , "j Saline County. Effective j;'phr"pry ?R ,1994, the CITY will be designated as the Solid Waste Management Planning Authority for the COUNTY in accordance with K.S.A. 65-3405(b). Each parties' respective rights and duties are more clearly defined below. 2. Duration. This AGREEMENT shall commence on the formal approval of this AGREEMENT by both parties and shall continue indefinitely until terminated as hereinafter provided. 3. Termination. Either party may terminate this AGREEMENT upon sixty (60) days' written notice. 4. Administration. Pursuant to K.S.A. 65-3405(b), the COUNTY and CITY hereby establish a Solid Waste Management Committee. Said committee shall meet the following requirements: a. Be responsible for the preparation of the solid waste management plan of the COUNTY or counties represented on the committee. b. Review the plan at least annually and submit any recommendations for revision to KDHE. c. Hold a public hearing on the plan and the future goals of solid waste management in the COUNTY at least every five (5) years. d. Comply with all obligations pursuant to K.S.A. 65-3401, et seq. The Solid Waste Management Committee shall be comprised of the following members: 2 , a. Eight (8) members appointed by CITY. b. Three (3) members nominated by COUNTY from the unincorporated areas of the COUNTY. c. Two (2) members nominated by COUNTY representing third class cities. Members of the committee shall be appointed by the CITY in accordance with K.S.A. 65-3405(b). IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have adopted a Resolution approving this AGREEMENT and authorizing its execution by their respective representatives. CITY OF SALINA By: 0---",/ 1-1, Peter'F. Brungardt, ATTEST: By ~t~ht7J1;e ~ I tr Steph\anie Krug Acting City Clerk COUNTY OF SALINE """"'",,,, ,,'I" \NE. COt/"';, ..' '~\,.: ........ I\t)-..... ~.. ".., 0.. )-'''40 "" .... ATiE~:COUNTY .... \ : .. ~ ~ :: -0 :: .. (.^<:'f ..... .. .. . ... ; ~ E K :: ~ .. ~ By:-' .. Shu '~ C Saline '~ou~ty Cl rk //~ ',',; , / 'j ~" , ,/ - . . "',.' 'J .,/ --- .,.' By.." " "//"7<--_ ' . - ' ~ "-- Gary indman, Chairman Board oti- County Commiss ioners 3 "0"__""'0,'''0'.' RESOLUTION NUMBER 93-4605 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH MEMBER COUNTIES OF THE NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TOWARD INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF SOLID WASTE FOR DISPOSAL IN THE SALINA LANDFILL. WHEREAS, federal legislation contained in 40 CFR 258, commonly referred to Subtitle D, outlines stringent requirements for design and operation of municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLFs) in order to protect human health and the environment; and WHEREAS, Subtitle D contains certain compliance deadlines which must be met by all current owners and operators of MSWLFs; and WHEREAS, state legislation contained in KSA 65-3401 et. seq. outlines state of Kansas policy and requirements for the comprehensive management of solid waste within the State; and WHEREAS, these federal and state requirements present especially difficult and costly challenges for solid waste management in smaller rural counties currently operating MSWLFs; and WHEREAS, there is established under state law the North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC), of which the city of Salina is an active member; and WHEREAS, certain NCRPC member counties have approached the City of Salina, individually and through the NCRPC, inquiring as to the possibility of disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) at the Salina landfill if they decide to close their own MSWLFs due to the extensive Subtitle D requirements; and WHEREAS, regionalization of solid waste planning is strongly encouraged by the State of Kansas; and WHEREAS, City of Salina staff and consultant studies have determined that additions of up to approximately 115 tons per day of MSW above that currently disposed of in the Salina landfill would not be detrimental to the public health, environment, the city's operating capacity or the future availability of adequate solid waste disposal areas for Saline County; and WHEREAS, the Salina City Commission wishes to establish certain general guidelines and direction to city staff to be used in future discussions and considerations of acceptance at the Salina landfill of MSW generated outside Saline County, but within the NCRPC region; SO NOW, THEREFORE Kansas: BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Section 1 . That the City Manager is authorized to enter into negotiations with representatives of each member county of the NCRPC that has expressed to the City Manager a desire to dispose of solid waste in the Salina landfill. The authorized negotiations shall be pursued with the intent of developing a separate proposed inter local agreement between the City of Salina and each such county. Section 2. That the negotiations authorized in Section 1 shall be pursued on the basis that the aggregate maximum volume of solid waste to be received from sources in those counties under agreement with the City of Salina shall be collectively no more than 115 tons per day. Section 3. That issues to be addressed in negotiations referred to in Section 1 may include, but shall not be limited to: APPENDIX B .",".c.."..,""_."......"... A. An initial term limitation of no more than three years for any interlocal agreement. S. Weight/volume limitations. c. Applicable charges, including base tonnage fees, a host county fee, and any specific special handling surcharges. D. Possible participation in a household hazardous waste program. E. Designation of authorized routes within Saline County for vehicles transporting solid waste to the Salina landfill from the specific county. Section 4. All proposed interlocal agreements resulting from the negotiations authorized by this resolution shall be subject to final approval by the governing body. Section 5. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. Adopted by the Board of Commissioners and signed by the Mayor this 7th day of June, 1993. (J~4-~ Peter F. Brungardt, Mayor [SEAL} ATTEST: J '4~ ::"1......",- JacquHine Shiever, CMC City Clerk APPENDIX C THE SALINE COUNTY COMMUNITY Saline County encompasses 719.5 square miles in north-central Kansas, less than 100 miles from the Nebraska border and 80 miles from the geographical center of the United States. It is the tenth most populous of Kansas counties, with a 1990 population of 49,301. Salina, the county seat, with a 1990 population of 42,303, is the seventh most populous city in Kansas. Schilling Air Base, dosed in 1963, swelled the county population to over 54,000 in 1960. Saline County is often called the ''Tri- Rivers" area, referring to the confluence of the Saline and Solomon Rivers with the Smoky Hill River, which becomes the Kansas River fifty miles to the east at Fort Riley. SALINE COUNTY VITAL STA llSllCS Incorporated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1860 1994 population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,433 1994 population density. ............... ......71.5. Median age (1990) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.5 years Median household income (1989) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,728 1994 unemployment rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6% Elevation range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1120 to 1640 City of Salina elevation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1220 Average annual precipitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.62 in. Annual average temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.6 degrees January average temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.6 degrees July mean temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.6 degrees Local Governments and Taxing Units Beside county govemment, over 47 govemments and taxing districts levied property taxes in portions of Saline County for the 1996 budget year, including: Saline County, 6 cities, 18 townships, 5 school districts, 9 fire districts, 4 cemeteries, 2 public libraries and an airport authority. The districts formed a total of 84 separate taxing units, which is defined as an area of land subject to a unique set of taxing jurisdictions. The Board of County Commissioners The Board of County Commissioners consists of three members, with one member elected from each of the three commission districts divided equally on the basis of population. Four-year terms of office are staggered so that no more than two commissioners are elected at any general election. Commissioners are elected on a partisan basis. - 21 - Population Trends The following chart reflects population growth in Saline County since 1900. SALINE COUNTY AND CITY OP SALINA POPULATION GROW TH 60000 50000 ",0000 Z 0 i= :5 30000 " .. ~ 20000 10000 0 8 ~ 0 N ::? ::? ::? oS a lin_ c 0 U n ty ClCltyof Salin a ;:.: ,... -;,: :!{ ~'i:' '<' ~~" , '';i " . ~ ~; '. ~; -,. "0 " N/ :~~ . ~, *" . c" ''.;. ,', -.!.' '(- 'F " ,-', " , 0 0 :it <! ~ ~ ::? ::? ::? ::? ,.-. -, "'. o ~ ~ ~ o 0 ~ ~ ~ ::? YEAR Residential Development Trends The following chart reflects the recent increase in new houses in the unincorporated areas of the county. More than 60% of the new houses built during 1994 in unincorporated Saline County were more than three miles from the City of Salina. BUILDING PERMITS FOR NEW HOUSES IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF SALINE COUNTY 70 60 ~' [1 , t w . , ~ I , L I . -~ , . , , . I , I-J ., ... '" ~ o ., '" ~ '" ., m ~ .. ., m ~ '" ., m ~ ., ., m ~ o m m ~ '" m m ~ .. m m ~ CIJ 50 w ~ 40 o :r 30 3: ~ 20 10 o YEAR 80th trends affect county budgets. Steady population growth implies corresponding growth in revenues such as sales taxes and user fees. However, a growing; scattered rural population also increases the demand for county services, especially public works and public safety services. - 22- ECONOMIC HIGHUGHTS 1993 EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY IN SALINE COUNTY GoveAYneft: "" 5efvices ,." Manufact1xing24"" EMPLOYMENT There are over ninety Manufacturers/Processors employing approximately 6,500 persons. Largest Manufacturers Tony's Pizza Service Exide Corporation Philips Lighting Co. REMA Bakeware Salina Journal Prernier Pneumatics, Inc. PKM Steel Service, Inc. Exline, Inc. Other Large Employers Salina Regional Health Center City of Salina Western Auto Supply Co. Wilson & Company Blue Beacon International Kansas State University -Salina School Specialty Supply Kansas Cellular Kansas Power & Light Idleman Telemarketing Great Plains Manufacturing Raytheon Aircraft Eldorado National, Inc. ADM Milling Crestwood, Inc. Turbine Specialities Pepsi Cola Bottling KASA Industrial Controls Saline County Sunflower Bank Wal-Mart, Inc. Dillon Stores Western Resources/KP&L USD #305 UMB-NBA Southwestern Bell Union Pacific Railroad Kansas WeSleyan University -23 - APPENDIX D Saline County Cities Population* 43,304 . 399 1995 Assessed Valuation .. $203,881;792 2,098,882 768,015 Smolan 409,736 Saline County Total Population = 50,450* Saline County 1995 Total Tangible Assessed Valuation = . $279,313,958 -- ~ I ."'" """",I", '" ["'" ," ------~ - - ....~ ",..". ~cx IUE ~~:;- f:P ~ll 1 ~i"' 1 ~:: jO~~, .. i ~ ~ :: :: v ""'\ ..,..''!- l> 1 =~ I ''"~F~ ~ - I '"I't' v- I I . , ....._--. .:;c/'\ ,.._--~ '"'''''~,,~. . .. v/ ...:;,g ~- ,II I /"" , ,-, ..... ;I~ r _'~..:r~ .z, ~~ II "" __ ___ ~o,'"'_._ ,~ - !,Jr I i rh ~ - ........~ao. s ~ 1t -- r--" 1 1 eu... .... 1--- ~ ,llI II"" 'if R,.,,<. l~- . "'lr"" i .-.....-j i I ,....- --i- - ~-- ..... _h --_ -- --- --- rm!~m "!--~ .. , -T-~ ~t-! __uo o~ (/ ~... r; IFf" ~: !.c;( ::/...,/ I I- .. .'~,.. ~ "-",m. ~ .."'~ ""'-' -- --1--" . '~"' i""'!: · ...JIl.:._ ___ ~~ __~ i $OLCMOf'I ",.. APPENDIX E Road Map of Saline County Kansas " w.' , Map not to Scale Produced by the Saline County Mapping and GIS DivisIon PlannIng and Zoning Department May 1996 ,- 1 i , ,. . - l.- I--- ' I ...:,. ~ , . I . ~ i . r.rJit, /=.fr.T! l,: I .- P' ...... .. I ~ ! . . "I =~ , . . "'ll-lil., . I, 'l..cf.R iJ~~ i --t-Lj:=J I li-t J 1.._ I _ I ~o" f 1 , ~~ i -- .~." ,I !4t;-~ , i. r-~ ~l +-_ f- . r,; '1- >- I " !- ~ I--- !l,1' i I " 'I ~ T 1__.......... , II~ i ! l~!:'" , ",::- iV' - ...... F-', . ..... - : '" t l I 0 . . L ,I - ;~ v ..,.~- 1/ ~R"! ~ ~1 f--.- VTr't _ I 11 .....- ~-}. -- I I Ii I ,. --:v -_. . ..~ I , - __J. - s' I -. I ~- I - I . . . ~ - . '. . . 'C . ~-f-u . --t. o ~m ----- - -.- .-- -~.. r-- --f-- _ _ ___ _<..,,_ ~_,.__ _._.~ _._ __ __u_ .____ __.... ~____ _.___ ____. ......--.....- ---... . ...... .. . ,.... >>-. ...- ...- ".- ".- .... .-. .,..... '.- .- '.... '.'" '._. '..... -- '.- ,-- ...... "... ,- ,- ..... ,...... '.- ".... .- ..... .- APPENDIX F Preferred Trash Haul Routes of Saline County Kansas N Regional Routes Iy' Primary Routes /V Secondary Routes Saline Counly receives $2 per Ion for maintenance of primary and secondary routes ..' Map not to Scale Produced by the Saline County Mapping and GIS Division Planning ancl Zoning Depanment May 1996 APPENDIX G Solid Waste Tonnages at Salina Landfill b Year; 1990. 1995 1991 .1992 1993 85,587 tons 88893 tons . , , . "., ' ",.,. ...-.-.......--.......--........--...,-. 82,534 tons 1995 90,155 tons Source: City of Salina General Services Dept. NOTE: 1990 - 1994 figures are calculations of estimated tonnage from cubic yard figures. 1995 was the first full year of use of scales at Salina Landfill. APPENDIX H Ellsworth Coun Mitchell Coun Ottawa Coun Saline Coun Source: City of Salina General Services Dept. APPENDIX I .C_._,__.,._.. -----._._._.,~._.- ----- SALINE COUNTY CODE ARTICLE VI. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT . DMSION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 9.5.131. Purpose and intent of article. The purpose and intent of this article is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, and establish regulations governing the accumulation, storage, collection, transporta- tion and disposal of solid waste. (Res. of 4-5-91, ~ 6-1) 499 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ~ 9.5-160 Sec. 9.5-157. Proof of insurance. The applicant must furnish the administrative agency a certificate of insurance showing a minimum insurance coverage of $500,000.00 single limit automobile liability insurance. In the event the insurance is cancelled during the term of the permit, the insurance carrier shall notify the administrative agency, in writing, not less than ten days prior to the effective date of such cancellation. The certificate of insurance shall provide that the insurance company agrees to so notify the administrative agency. IRes. of 4-5-91, ~ 6-7.6) Sec. 9.5.158. Issuance, reciprocity, and denial. (a) Permits will be issued on a client-by-client basis. If the application shows that the applicant will collect and transport solid waste without hazard to the public health or damage to the environment and in conformity with this chapter and the laws of the state, the admin- istrative agency shall issue the permit authorized by this division. The permittee shall pay a fee of $205.00 for each collection vehicle to be used in the county. Ib) If a permit fee for each vehicle is paid to a municipality, and requirements equal to or more stringent than those found in this chapter for vehicles are met by that process, upon documented proof of payment and inspection, the administrative agency will reciprocate with that municipality and the fee to the administrative agency will be waived. Ic) The application must clearly show that the collection and transportation of solid waste will create no public health hazard or be without harmful effects on the environment. If such a showing is not made by the applicant, the administrative agency shall deny the application and not issue the permit. The applicant may appeal the refusal of the administrative agency to issue the application to a hearing officer. The hearing officer, after a hearing, may order issuance of the permit. Nothing in this section shall prejudice the right of the applicant to reapply at a later date for a permit. IRes. of 4-5-91, ~ 6-7.2) Sec. 9.5-159. Exceptions. Permits shall not be required for the removal, hauling Or disposal of demolition or con- struction wastes. All such wastes shall be conveyed in tight vehicles, trucks or receptacles so constructed and maintained to prevent the material being transported from spilling upon public highways or public or private lands. IRes. of 4-5-91, ~ 6-7.3) Sec. 9.5.160: NFPA 704M hazard classification placard list. Before a permit shall be issued by the administrative agency, the applicant must furnish the administrative agency a list of clients with buildings that display an NFPA 704M hazard classification placard of the National Fire Protection Association placed there by the Salina fire department, the county emergency preparedness department, or the individual company. IRes. of 4-5-91, ~ 6-7.4) 501 9 9.5-161 SALINE COUNTY CODE Sec. 9.5-161. Operating without a permit. .. It is prohibited to engage in the business of accumulation, collecting, transporting, pro- cessing, or disposing of solid waste within the county without a solid waste collector's permit from the administrative agency, or operate under an expired permit,. or operate after a permit has been suspended or revoked. (Res. of 4-5-91, 9 6-10.3) See_ 9.5-162. Revocation of permit. A permit issued under the provisions of this division may be revoked for violation of any of the terms ofthis chapter. No permit shall be revoked until the permit holder has been given notice, in writing, of the violation and given a reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of this chapter. Sees. 9,5-163-9.5-185. Reserved. DIVISION 3. COLLECTION, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Sec. 9.5'186. Collection; service schedule. (a) All solid waste produced in the county shall be collected at least once a week or at a frequency determined by the administrative agency. Collection frequencies shall be deter- mined by the volume of solid waste produced' and the onsite storage capacity. If the weekly collection period is not sufficient to . prevent nuisances from occurring,. the administrative agency may require a more frequent collection interval. The owner of each multifamilydwelling, mobile ,home park, duplex, recreation area, and the occupant of each single-family dwelling, commercial, industrial, and all other types of premises shall be'responsible for the collection of all residential, commercial, and industrial solid waste produced thereon. (b) The solid waste collector holding a permit shall provide collection service in accor- dance with a schedule as agreed upon by such collection service and its individual customers. Residential solid waste collection service shall be scheduled and provided ouly during the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. (Res. of 4-5-91, 99 6-3, 6-7.5) Sec. 9.5-187. Storage-Standards generally. The following standards are established for the storage of solid waste in the county: (1) MI,lltifamily dwellings, mobile home parks, and recreational facilities. Thy owner of each multifamily dwelling, mobile home park, and recreational facility shall provide a minimum of one container per dwelling unit or containerized units of sufficient size . and quantity to contain all residential trash produced on the premises between col- lection periods. The containers shall be of a type originally manufactured for the purpose of storing solid waste. Trash containers shall be watertight, vectorproof with lids or closures maintained in place. The owner of each multifamily dwelling and 502 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL S 9.5-189 mobile home park shall be responsible for the trash being in the containers and the condition and maintenance of the containers. (2) Commercial solid waste. The occupant of each premises producing commercial waste, which is not disposed of through garbage grinders or by incinerators constructed and operated in accordance with KS.A. 65-3001 through 65.3020 and regulations adopted thereunder, shall store waste on the premises where produced, in containers approved by the administrative agency, and compatible with the collection equipment. Such containers shall be liquidtight and l1ytight and closed by a l1ytight cover. These containers shall be used only for such storage. (3) Industrial solid waste. The occupant of each premises producing industrial solid waste shall store all such solid waste produced thereon and awaiting disposal, in suitable containers or facilities to be approved by the administrative agency. Such containers or facilities shall consist of individual containers, containerized units, or a fenced or walled facility. Such storage containers or facilities shall have sufficient capacity to contain all industrial solid waste produced on the premises between collections and shall be maintained so as to ,prevent littering, l1y and mosquito attraction or produc- tion, rodent harborage, odors, or other nuisances. (Res. of 4-5-91, SS 6-2.1-6.2.3) Sec. 9.5.188. Same-Special solid wastes. (a) Bulky material. Bulky material may not be stored on the premises of single-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, mobile home parks, or those other than residential, outside of an enclosed building. The occupant of each single-family dwelling and the owners of mul- tifamily dwellings, mobile home parks, unoccupied single.family dwellings, or nonresidential premises are responsible for arranging for the removal, collection, and disposal, at the sanitary landfill site or other approved processing or disposal facility, of all residential bulky waste. (b) Demolition and construction waste. Demolition and construction waste shall be re- moved from a project within 20 days following completion of the work. Such waste shall be disposed of at the sanitary landfill or demolition site as approved by the state department of health and environment. (c) Hazardous waste. Hazardous waste shall only be disposed of in sites approved by the state department of health and environment, in accordance with KS.A. 65-3430 through 65.3470, as amended. (d) Inoperable vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person either as lessee, tenant, or occupant of any real property within the county to park, store, or deposit, or permit to be parked, stored, or deposited thereon an inoperable vehicle unless in accordance with the county zoning resolutions and KS.A. 68-2201 et seq., pertaining to inoperable vehicles. (Res. of 4.5.91, SS 6.5.1-6.5-4) Sec. 9.5.189. Disposal. (a) The disposal of solid waste by use in normal farming operations, including gardening, or in the processing or manufacturing of other products in a manner that will not create a public nuisance or adversely affect the public health is not prohibited. 503 !i 9.5-189 SALINE COUNTY CODE (b) Individuals may dump or deposit solid waste generated on that property, resulting from their own residential or agricultural activities on land owned or leased by them if such dumping does not create a nuisance or public health problem. Such solid waste shall be buried. (c) A sanitary landf1ll has been provided by the City of Salina and shall be used to dispose of solid waste, except as otherwise prohibited by this chapter and other ordinances or regula- tions. (Res. of 4-5-91, !i 6-4) Sec. 9.5-190. Recycling. Material being held for recycling shall be stored in an approved facility or an enclosed container until scheduled for collection. Such storage shall not create a fIre or health hazard, or other nuisance. Transportation of solid waste materials to a recycling facility for processing shall be accomplished in a manner that will prevent littering, by a vehicle designed for such purpose, as determined by the administrative agency, or by the individual producing such material at their residential premises. Recycling facilities and/or processing operations shall be conducted in accordance with guidelines provided by the administrative agency. . (Res. of 4-5-91, !i 6-6.1) Sec. 9.5-191. Composting. Composting of yard and garden waste on a residential premises is permissible, provided: (1) The composting is only of yard and garden wastes produced on the premises associ- ated therewith; (2) Such composting does not result in odor, fly breeding, i-~dent activity or other vectors or nuisances; and (3) That such composting is carried out in accordance with guidelines provided by the administrative agency. (Res. of 4-5-91, !i 6-6.2) Sec. 9.5-192. Salvaging. Salvaging of solid waste is permissible with the approval of the administrative agency. Such approval shall be based on the provision of facilities specifIcally designed for the purpose of salvaging or processing solid waste, proper control to prevent interference with prompt sanitary disposal of solid waste and such operations being conducted in a manner that will not create a nuisance. (Res. of 4-5-91, !i 6-6.3) Sec. 9.5-193. Prohibited practices. (a) Storage. Except as provided in section 9.5-132, no person shall accumulate, store, collect, maintain or display on private property, waste or solid waste that is offensive or hazardous to the health and safety of the public or which creates offensive odors or a condition 504 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 9 9.5-216 of unsightliness. The storage, collection, maintenance or display of wastes or solid wastes in violation of this subsection shall be considered to be a nuisance which may be abated as provided in section 9.5-194. (b) Depositing into waters or wetlands. Solid waste shall not be deposited into any waters of the state nor into any wetland. (c) Open dumping. AIl open dumping is prohibited. (d) Burning. Burning of solid waste is prohibited unless performed in accordance with fire district regulations governing the property or the county resolution governing burning. (e) Littering. It shall be unlawful for any person to litter or dump solid waste in a place other than an approved sanitary landfill, or other processing or disposal site approved by the state department of health and environment. (1) Scavenging. Scavenging is prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person not permitted by the administrative authority to remove from private property or public right-of-way, any item which has been discarded by the occupant for collection by a person holding a permit to collect solid waste. (Res. of 4-5-91, 99 6-4, 6-6.4, 6-10.1, 6-10.2, 6-lD.4) Sec. 9.5-194. Abatement of nuisances. (a) Investigation. The administrative agency may, and upon the written complaint of any person shall, make an investigation to determine whether or not the accumulation, storage, collection, maintenance or display of waste or solid wastes is in violation of section 9.5-193. For the purpose of such investigation, the administrative agency or their duly authorized per- sonnel may enter upon private property at reasonable times to determine compliance. (b) Notification. After investigation, if the administrative agency finds that there is rea- sonable cause to believe that a nuisance exists, they shall mail a violation notice to the alleged violator. (c) Removal by county. Where a notice of abatement is issued, the county may remove from the subject premises the wastes or solid wastes found, with the cost of removal and disposal charged to the property owner which shall become a lien on the property. (Res. of 4-5-91, 99 6-12.1-6.12.3) Sees. 9.5-195-9.5-215. Reserved. DIVISION 4. COLLECTION VEHICLES Sec. 9.5-216. Standards and maintenance. ,a) AIl solid waste collection vehicles shall be permitted, maintained, and operated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The administrative agency will reciprocate with licensure obtained from other municipalities in the county. 505 , .:' ~ 9.5.216 SALINE COUNTY CODE (b) Each solid waste collection vehicle when not in use shall be maintained or parked in accordance with zoning or other regulations applicable in the county and in such a manner and location so as not to create a nuisance. No solid waste collection vehicle shall be stored, parked (other tha~ for collection purposes), or maintained on a public street or residential premises. (c) Each vehicle, prior to annual licensure as a solid waste collection vehicle, shall receive an inspection by the administrative agency to determine that such vehicle is operating in accordance with state statutes relating to safety and in accordance with this chapter. All such vehicles shall be maintained in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition and shall be operated in such a manner as to prevent spillage. All vehicles to be used for collection of solid waste shall be constructed with watertight bodies and with covers which shall be an integral part of the vehicle or shall be a separate cover of suitable material with fasteners designed to secure all sides of the cover to the vehicle and shall be secured whenever the vehicle is transporting waste, or, as an alternate, the entire bodies thereof shall be enclosed, with only loading hoppers exposed. No materials shall be transported in the loading hoppers. (Res. of 4.5-91, ~ 6-8.1) Sec. 9.5.217. Display of permit. All motor vehicles operating under any permit required by this' chapter shall display a permit sticker in the lower right corner of the windshield of each vehicle. The sticker must be clearly visible. (Res. of 4-5,91, ~ 6-8.2) Sees. 9.5.218-9.5-240. Reserved. ARTICLE VII. PUBLIC HEALTH NUISANCES Sec. 9.5-241. Purpose and intent of article. The purpose and intent of this article is to outline those conditions which constitute a public nuisance and are deemed hazardous to the public health. Sec. 9.5-242. General procedure. The administrative agency shall have the authority and power to examine all nuisances, sources of filth and causes of sickness that in its opinion may be injurious to the health of the inhabitants within the county. Whenever any such nuisance, source of filth or cause of sick- ness shall be found to exist on any private property or upon any watercourse in this county, the administrative' agency shall have the power and authority to order, in writing, the owner or occupant thereof at his own expense to remove the nuisance, source of filth, or cause of sickness 506 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL S 9.5-242 within 24 hours, or within such reasonable time thereafter as the administrative agency may order. Public nuisances shall include but shall not be restricted to the following: (1) Any privy, privy vault, or other place used for the deposit of human excreta which permits animals or insects access to the excreta; which produces foul or objectionable odors; or is located so as to make pollution of a private water supply probable. (2) The collection or accumulation of any organic materials such as swill, meat scraps, dead fish, shells, bones, decaying vegetables, tree waste, dead carcasses, human or animal excrements, or any kind of offal that may decompose and create an attraction or breeding place for insects or rodents. (3) Any animal pen that pollutes a domestic water supply, underground waterbearing formation, or stream in a manner that is hazardous to human health or is maintained in a manner that creates an attraction or insect breeding place, or is a rodent har- borage or breeding place. (4) Solid waste which is stored, collected, transported, processed, treated or disposed of contrary to the rules and regulations, standards or orders of the administrative agency, or in such a manner as to create a public nuisance. (Res. of 4.5-91, S 7-1.1) 507 [The next page is 529J APPENDIX J SALINA CITY CODE Chapter 34 SOLID WASTE. Art. I. In General, It 34-1-34-15 Art. II. Refuse and Sanitation, It 34-16-34-50 Art. III. Private Haulers, It 34-51--34-80 Div. 1. Generally. It 34-51-34-60 Div. 2. Lice!llle~H .34-61-34-80 Art. IV. Soiled Waate Diaposal Area, fi~ 34.81-34.89 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sees. 34-1-34-15. Reserved. ARTICLE II. REFUSE AND SANITATION Sec. 34-16. Definitions. For the purpose of this' article: (1) Ashes mean residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke, or other solid combustible materials. (2) Authorized collector of refuse means any person duly qualified and operating under a license issued by the city as provided for in this Code or the ordinances of the city, or the licensee's duly authorized agent. (3) Commercial dwelling means a building or portion thereof designed for or occupied by four (4) or more families as a residence. (4) Commercial enterprise means a person en- gaged in the operation of a commercial en. terprise and such commercial enterprises shall include the following: Boardinghouses, rooming houses, hotels, restaurants, motels, trailer courts, public buildings, retail stores, schools, churches, hospitals, wholesale houses and all other users commonly designated as commercial or business. (5) Dwelling unit shall mean the enclosure, building or portion thereof occupied by one or more persons for and as living quarters. (6) Garbage includes every accumulation of an- imal, vegetable or other matter that attends the preparation, consumption, decay, deal. ing in or storage of meats, fish, fowl, birds, fruit, vegetables, food and food ingredients, including the ca~s, containers or wrappers wasted along with such materials. (7) Multiple dwellings shall mean a building designed for or occupied by more than one family and less than four (4) families. (8) Refuse means all putrescible and non. putrescible solid wastes except body wastes. Refuse includes garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, and solid market and industrial wastes. (9) Rubbish means nonputrescible solid wastes except ashes. Rubbish consists of both com. bustible and noncombustible materials, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, wood, glass, bedding, crockery, metals and similar objects. (0) Single-family dwelling shall mean a build- ing designed for and occupied by one fami- ly. (Code 1966, ~~ 31-11,31-35) Cross reference-Definitions and rules of construction gen- erally, ~ 1.2. Sec. 34-17. General duties of occupants. Every occupant of any dwelling, premises or commercial establishment shall keep his prem- ises in a clean and sanitary condition and free from any accumulations of refuse; and each occu- pant of any such premises shall dispose of all .CroS8 references-Buildings and structural appurtenances. Ch. 8; housing, Ch. 15; health and sanitation, Ch. 17; mobile homes and trailers, Ch. 22; nuisances generally, Ch. 24; litterir.tg, ~ 25-57; public utilities, Ch. 31; water and sewers, Ch. 41; franchises, App. B. Supp. No. 10 1975 ~ 34.17 SAUNA CODE refuse in a clean and sanitary manner in accor. dance with the minimum requirements set forth in this Code. (Code 1966, ~ 31.36) Sec. 34-18. Manner of disposal to be approved. All garbage and rubbish collected under the terms of this article shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the health officer. (Code 1966, ~ 31.37) Sec. 34-19. Who may collect and dispose of refuse. All refuse accumulated within the city shall be collected, conveyed and disposed of by an author. ized collector of refuse, the city, or persons au. thorized to dispose of their own refuse. (Code 1966, ~ 31.38) Sec. 34-20. Frequency of collection. Any and all refuse shall be collected and re- moved from all premises at least once every ten (10) days. Where storage of unwrapped, undrained garbage or swill is permitted, accumulation shall not exceed two (2) days. (Code 1966, ~ 31.39) Sec. 34-21. Removal by city if person respon. sible fails. Failm-e of the property owner, his authorized agent, tenant, householder or occupant to cause all refuse to be removed from any premises and disposed of as provided herein, shall be cause for the health officer to order the refU$e collected and disposed of in accordance with chapter 24. (Code 1966, ~ 31-40) Sec. 34-22. Disposal from premises. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner or his authorized agent to cause to be col. lected and disposed of all refuse accumulated at or on any unoccupied premises within the corpo. rate limits of the city not later than seven (7) days following vacation of the premises. Upon failure of the property owner Or his authorized agent to dispose of such refuse within the required seven (7) days following vacation of premises, the health unoccupied Supp. No. 10 officer shall attempt to notify the property Owner Or his authorized agent to cause to be collected and disposed of according to the provisions of this article all refuse accumulated at or on the premo ises within forty.eight (48) hours. Inability to con. tact the property owner or his authorized agent, or failm-e of the property owner or his authorized agent to dispose of the accumulated refuse as or. dered, shall be cause for the health officer to order the refuse collected and disposed of in accordance with chapter 24. (Code 1966, ~ 31-41) Sees. 34.23, 34-24. Reserved. Editor'. note-Ord. No. 92.9541, * 1. adopted Nov. 2, 19992, repealed ~ 34.24, which pertained to cleaning of garbage con. tainers and was derived from the 1966 Code, f 31-43. Sec. 34.23 was nonsubstantive. Sec. 34-25. Storage to be inaccessible to ver. min, approved. Garbage and rubbish containing food waste or other putrescible material shall be stored so as to be inaccessible to vermin. All other rubbish shall be stored in a manner approved by the health officer. (Code 1966, ~ 31-44) Sec. 34-26. Unlawful to store refuse or refuse containers upon public right-of. way. (a) It shall be unlawful to store refuse or refuse containers upon the public right-of.way; provided however, this shall not prohibit the te!Ilporary storage thereon for collection purposes. (h) For the purposes of this section, temporary storage shall mean the placing of refuse contain. ers on the public right-of,way for collection pur. poses, which will allow the placing of refuse con. tainers on the public right-of.way the evening prior to the day designated for collection; provided such containers are removed the evening of the day of collection. (Ord. NQ. 80-8816, it 1,2, 10-27-80) 1976 SOLID WASTE Sec. 34-27. Adequacy of storage facilities. Storage facilities shall be adequate for the proper storage of all garbage and rubbish. (Code 1966, ~ 31.45) Sec. 34-28. Cleanliness of storage, areas. Storage areas shall be clean and shall not consti- tute a nuisance. (Code 1966, ~ 31-46) Sec. 34-29. Storage by conunercial enterprises. (a) Storage rooms or enclosures used by com- mercial enterprises shall be constructed of easily cleanable, washable materials and shall be ver- min proofed. The floors, and the walls up to at least the level reached by splash or spray, shall be of relatively nonabsorbent materials. Garbage containers outside the establishment shall be stored either on a concrete slab, or on a rack which is at least twelve (12) inches above the ground, or in such other manner as shall be approved by the health officer. (b) Storage of undrained garbage or swill by commercial enterprises is permissible providing it is stored in containers and accumulation shall not exceed two (2) days. Provided further, such containers shall be thoroughly washed and/or cleaned as provided in section 34-24. (Code 1966, ~ 31-47. Sec. 34-30. Draining, wrapping required. All garbage shall be drained and securely wrapped prior to being deposited in any storage container, except as provided above for commercial enter- prises. (Code 1966, ~ 31-48) Sec. 34-31. Prevention of spillage from con- tainers. All containers whether used for garbage, rub- bish or both shall be stored, housed, enclosed or secured so as to prevent spillage by wind or ani- mals. Lids or covers unless permanently attached to container shall be secured to the storage rack or apparatus, unless containers are stored inside a room. (Code 1966, ~ 31-49) ~ 34.34 Sec. 34-32. Burning garbage. No garbage or other materials described herein as garbage, shall be burned at any time except in an incinerator or other appliance constructed spe- cifically for such purposes and approved by the fire department, and equipped with a flue, chim. ney, or smokestack which will carry the smoke and odors therefrom above surrounding rooftops. (Code 1966, ~ 31-50) Cross reference-Fire prevention and protection, Ch. 14. Sec. 34-33. Unusual situations. In situations which are not contemplated or considered by the terms and conditions of this article, the health officer shall have the power and the authority to grant special rights and privi- leges on a temporary basis for the collection, haul- ing and disposal of trash and garbage where such special privileges are required in order to main- tain the health and sanitation of the city and its inhabitants or such rights and privilege is required to avoid the creation of a public nuisance. (Code 1966, ~ 31-51) Sec. 34-34. Service charges for refuse collec- tion and sanitary landfill; rules and regulations. (a) City refuse collection service shall be avail- able to householders and occupants of residential premises within the city desiring such service. For the purpose of this article, residential prem- ises shall include single family, duplex and tri- plex dwellings. (h) The board of commissioners shall, by reso- lution, from time to time as they deem necessary, adopt such fees as are necessary for the operation of the refuse collection service and operation of the sanitary landfilL (c) The city manager shall annually recommend to the board of commissioners adjustments in such fees as are necessary to pay the costs of the opera- tion of the refuse collection service, the sanitary landfill debt service, and to maintain reserve funds for purchase of capital equipment. (d) The city manager shall formulate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to provide 1977 ~ 34-34 SALINA CODE for the operation of the refuse coIlection service and sanitary landfiIl. The rules and regulations shaIl become effective when filed with the city clerk. (Code 1966, ~ 31-18; Ord_ No. 80-8814, ~ I, 10-27 -80) Sec. 34-35. Billing for service charges; when due and payable. The charges required to be paid in section 34-34 shaIl be billed monthly _ The refuse service charge shaIl be billed along with the monthly water biIl and the total bill shaH be due and payable upon rendering_ Only one statement shaH be rendered for a multiple dwelling. (Code 1966, ~ 31-18) Sec. 34-36. When bills delinquent; discon- tinuing service for delinquency. In general, all refuse service accounts shall be considered delinquent if not paid on or before the date specified on the monthly billing statement. If not paid within ten (10) days following the date of delinquency, service shaIl be discontinued with- out notice and such discontinuance shaIl not be construed to constitute a waiver of the city's right to proceed for the amount of such unpaid bill. In the event of such discontinuance, service shaIl not be resumed until the accumulated delinquent fees have been paid. (Code 1966, ~ 31-19) Sec. 34-37. Contracts for service to dwellings. Owners, householders or occupants of residen- tial dwellings may contract for refuse collection service by the city. Service fees as established in section 34-34 shaIl apply_ Such owner, householder or occupant served by the city shaIl be billed on a monthly basis by the water and sewerage depart. ment for the refuse collection services. (Code 1966, ~ 31-20) Sec. 34-38. Authority to adopt regulations. The sanitation department is authorized to adopt and promulgate additional rules and regulations as may be necessary to supplement the provisions of this article. (Code 1966, ~ 31-23) Sees. 34-39-34-50. Reserved. ARTICLE III. PRIVATE HAULERS DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 34-51. Standards for transportation and vehicles. The following standards and requirements are hereby established as minimum for the sanitary transportation of refuse: (1) Every vehicle used for the transportation of refuse shaIl display a valid, unrevoked permit, issued by the city clerk, to trans- port refuse unless exempted as prescribed hereinbefore. (2) Every vehicle used for the transportation of refuse shall have a hauling body con- structed of metal, or shall have a metal lining on the floor and all side waIls. (3) Every vehicle shaIl be provided with a means of covering the refuse to be hauled and of keeping such refuse securely within the haul. ing body. The hauling body shaIl be pro. vided with a tight metal hood having ade- quate openings fitted with smoothly oper- ating loading and unloading doors, or shaIl be provided with heavy tarpaulin or other canvas cover fitted with proper eyes, grom- mets and tie ropes and hooks whereby the COver can be held securely over the loaded refuse in a manner acceptable to the health officer. (4) Every vehicle shall be kept well painted, clean and in good repair. (5) Every vehicle used for carrying garbage or swill shall be cleaned as often as may be necessary to prevent persistant odors and attraction of flies. (6) Every vehicle used for transporting refuse shall carry a legend or identifying sign on each side. The legend shall be painted on the vehicle, or if the vehicle has other uses the legend may be placed on a separate durable metal or wood plaque which shaIl be firmly fixed to the vehicle when used for 1978 SOLID WASTE ~ 34.63 refuse collection and transportation. Such legend shall be printed in letters no less than two (2) inches in height and one inch in width, and shall be clearly legible. Such legend shall include the name under which the vehicle is licensed. (7) No vehicle shall be loaded with rubbish, waste matter or junk in a manner which will permit material to swing off, fall out, or jar loose and fall to the ground while in motion. Loose paper, trash, rubbish and small materials shall be secured against any wind dispersal, jiggling or jarring which will allow such material to blow or fall out of the vehicle. (8) Whenever vehicles are to be used for the transportation of containers holding un- drained garbage or swill the containers so carried shall be constructed and maintained so as to prevent any splash, spillage, drip' page or leakage of liquid. (9) Every vehicle licensed hereunder shall be properly maintained in good operating con- dition in order to provide dependable ser. vice to subscribers. (Code 1966, ~ 31-73) Cross reference-Traffic and motor vehicles. Ch. 38. Sec. 34-52. Additional regulations authorized. The health officer shall make, adopt and pub. lish such rules as may be necessary to make this article effective and facilitate the systematic col- lection, handling and disposal of refuse. (Code 1966, ~ 31-74) Sees. 34-53-34-60. Reserved. DIVISION 2. LICENSE' Sec. 34-61. Required; exemptions. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to col- lect, transport 'or haul on any streets or alleys in the city or dispose in any manner any refuse ac. cumulated in the city without first having obtained a refuse hauler's license as described in this divi- sion; provided, this section shall not be construed to apply to the following: .CroS8 reference-Licenses g~nerally. Ch. 20. Supp. No.7 (1) The water and sewerage department or other departments of the city; (2) Any and all other governmental agencies; (3) To persons who collect and transport refuse produced on premises owned andlor occupied by the person; (4) Builders, wrecking or demolition contractors, or other persons engaged in construction or similar occupations; (5) To persons engaged in the occupations known as tree trimmers or tree surgeons, agricul- ture, arboriculture, horticulture, gardening, lawn care, landscaping, nursery work, or sim- ilar occupations. (h) Persons who are not required to obtain a license under this division shall comply with all other sections of this article and such other regu. lations as are prescribed by the health depart. ment for the transportation of refuse over and upon the streets and alleys of the city. (Code 1966, ~ 31-62) Sec. 34-62. Application; approval. Each person required by this division to be li- censed to collect or remove refuse within the city shall make application for such license with the city clerk. Upon approval of the health officer, the application shall be forwarded to the police department for the vehicle to be inspected as to compliance with this Code, city ordinances and state statutes relating to equipment and opera- tion of motor vehicles. Upon approval by the po. lice department, the application shall be forwarded to the city clerk for issuance of the license as hereinafter provided. (Code 1966, ~ 31-63) Sec. 34-63. Liability insurance required. A certificate of insurance shall show that the applicant is covered by an effective public liabil- ity insurance policy issued by a solvent corpora- tion authorized to do business within the state, with limits of not less than the maximum liabil- ity fo~ claims which could be asserted against the city, for any number of claims arising out of a single occurrence or accident under the Kansas Tort Claims Act, as amended. Such insurance pol- icy shall not be cancelled or terminated until at 1979 ~ 34-63 SALINA CODE least twenty (20) days after a notice of cancella- tion of the insurance policy is received by the city clerk. (Code 1966, !i 31-64) Sec. 34-64. Issuance, contents of license. The license provided for in this dh:ision shall be signed by the city clerk, and issued with the corporate seal of the city affixed thereto, and shall recite the number of the license, the name of the person to whom issued, the amount paid for such license and a description of the vehicle licensed. (Code 1966, !i 31-65) Sec. 34-65. Fee. The license fee under this division shall be as prescribed in section 2-2. (Code 1966, !i 31-66) Sec. 34-66. Registration decals for vehicles. Upon issuance of a license to collect or remove refuse within the city, the city clerk shall deliver to the licensee one refuse hauler decal bearing the number of the particular license for each ve- hicle licensed to haul refuse and the licensee shall securely attach such decal to the windshield of the licensed vehicle in such a manner that it shall be at all times clearly visible. (Code 1966, !i 31-71) Sec. 34-67. Transfer. No license issued under this division shall be assigned or transferred by a person holding same as licensee. Such licensee may, however, change the registration of the vehicle operated under his license upon the following conditions: (1) The vehicle to be newly registered shall be inspected and approved by the police depart- ment and health officer in the manner here- inbefore provided. (2) The registration of the vehicle theretofore op- erated under such license shall be surrendered. (3) The sum of one dollar ($1.00) as a fee for the transfer of registration of such vehicle shall be paid by the licensee to the city treasurer. (4) A certificate of liability insurance coverage as required in section 34-63 shall be filed with the city clerk for the vehicle to be newly registered. (Code 1966, !i 31-72) Supp. No.7 Sec. 34-68. Revocation. All licenses issued under this division may be revoked by the board of commissioners upon the conviction of the licensee of having violated any of the provisions of this article. (Code 1966, !i 31-69) "\ Sees. 34-69-34-80. Reserved. ARTICLE IV. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AREA Sec. 34-81. Establishment. Section Seven (7), Township Fifteen (15), Range Three (3) West of the 6th P.M. in Saline County, Kansas, is hereby established as the solid waste disposal area for the city and shall be considered as the solid waste disposal area as the phrases used in this article. (Code 1966, !i 31-81) Sec. 34-82. Use restricted. All persons shall be privileged to use the facili- ties of the solid waste disposal area upon pay- ment of the established fees for the depositing or dumping of solid waste originating within the city or the county. In the interest of assuring the city's ongoing capability for the disposal of solid waste originat- ing in the city and the county, no person shall use the facilities of the solid waste disposal area for the purpose of disposing of solid waste originat- ing outside the county without first obtaining a permit from the city. (Code 1966, !i 31-82; Ord. No. 88-9240, !i 1, 4-4-88) Sec. 34-83. Rules and regulations. All persons or their agents, having the right to use the facilities of the solid waste disposal area as provided in this article shall abide by and con- form with all the rules and regulations which may be promulgated by the city manager in re- gard to the oper,.tion of the solid waste disposal area and with all instructions or orders of the persons authorized by the city to supervise dump- ing operations and with all signs and notices posted at the area. No person or their agents shall have 1980 SOLID WASTE ; 34.89 the right to use the disposal area except during hours specified by notice posted at the gate or entrance thereof (Code 1966, ~ 31.83; Ord. No. 88-9240, ~ 2, 4-4.88) Sec_ 34-84. Removal of objects. No persons or their agents, shall, except by written permission of the city, remove any article or object which has been deposited or dumped at the solid waste disposal area. (Code 1966, ~ 31.84) Sec. 34-85. Service fees. (a) The city shall from time to time, by resolu. tion, establish fees for the use of the solid waste disposal area and the fees shall become effective upon publication of the resolution establishing fees in the official city paper. (b) The board of commissioners may by resolu- tion temporarily suspend or waive the collection of the service fees established by the city for the use of the solid waste disposal area. (Code 1966, ~~ 31-85, 31-86) Sec. 34-86. Permit for disposal of waste orig- inating outside the county-Appli- cation. Application for a permit for disposal of waste originating outside the county shall be made on forms made available in the office of the city clerk. The application shall specify the following: (1) The specific source of the waste material. (2) The specific nature of the waste material. (3) The estimated volume and frequency of dump- ing. (4) The name, address and telephone number of the individual or firm requesting the permit. (Ord. No. 88-9240, ~ 3,4-4-88) Sec. 34-87. Same-Approval. The city manager is hereby authorized to grant any permit application after determining that: (1) Processing the nature and volume ofthe pro. posed waste material will not have an ad- verse financial impact on operation of the city's solid waste disposal area; Supp. No.7 (2) The nature of the proposed waste material will not have an adverse environmental im- pact on the city's solid waste disposal area; and (3) The nature and volume of the proposed waste material will not have an adverse affect upon the capability of the city's solid waste dis. posal area to accommodate the future solid waste disposal needs of the city and county. (Ord. No. 88.9240, ~ 4, 4.4.88) Sec. 34-88. Same-Terms. The city clerk's office shall issue the permit to the applicant upon approval by the city manager and upon payment of the established permit fee necessary to offset the administrative expense of processing the permit application. The permit shall be for a period not to exceed five (5) years and shall be limited to the source, nature, volume, and frequency of use shown on the permit. Any deviation from the stated volume and frequency of dumping shall require reapplication for possi- ble reissuance of a revised permit based upon review under the criteria outlined in section 34-87. Any deviation from the source or nature shown on the permit shall result in forfeiture of the permit. (Ord. No. 88.9240, ~ 5,4.4-88) Sec. 34-89. Same-Nontransferable; presenta- tion and payment of use fees. The permit shall not be transferable by the original permit holder to any other person or firm without prior approval by the city. The permit must be presented at the solid waste disposal area on each occasion of its use pursuant to the permit. The permit holder shall pay the standard fees established for use of the solid waste disposal area. (Ord. No. 88.9240, ~ 6,4-4-88) rrhe next page is 2031] 1981 APPENDIX K CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS 1996 ANNUAL BUDGET DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DIVISION The City-owned and City-operated landfill, located southwest of Salina on Burma Road, provides solid waste disposal facilities for all of Saline County. The location and operation of the landfill are in accordance with the Saline County Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Plan adopted by the Saline County Commissioners and subsequently approved by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The State of Kansas will administers the Environmental Protection Agency rules. The Solid Waste Division is solely financed from gate fees collected realized from leasing _ farm land not needed for landfill operations. activity. from users of the landfill and income No tax monies are devoted to this The Solid Waste Division supports and operates the City's Household Hazardous Waste Program. This means all materials received are segregated and stored for pickup and disposal by a contractor. As a Division of the General Services Department, the operation is supervised by the Sanitation Superintendent, who is responsible to the Director of General Services. Budget Comments This fund has eleven (11) full time employees: Landfill Supervisor, five (5) Landfill Operators, two (2) Landfill Attendants, two (2) Maintenance Worker I and one (1) Environmental Technician. 160 City Of Sa!.:: DATE 7/31/95 Kansas FISCAL YEAR: 1996 REVENUE ADOPTED ANNUAL BUDGET FUND: 630 SOLID WASTE ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------~----------------------- INTERGOVERNMENTAL 431 000 STATE GRANTS FEES 463 000 SOLID WASTE INTEREST 560 000 INVESTMENT INCOME 564 000 ACCRUED INTEREST INCOME REIMBURSEMENTS 582 000 RETURNED CHECK CHARGES MISCELLANEOUS 610 000 RECYCLED MATERIAL 619 000 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS OTHER FINANCING 622 000 TEMPORARY NOTES CARRYOVER SURPLUS 699 000 CARRYOVER SURPLUS *. SUB DEPARTMENT TOTALS .. ... DEPARTMENT TOTALS *.* . FUND REVENUE TOTALS . FIN A N C I A L S Y S _ E M DEPARTMENT: 000 REVENUE SUB DEPARTMENT: 2 YRS AGO REVENUE 1995 ADOPTED BUDGET 1996 APPROVED 1995 AMENDED BUDGET LAST YEAR REVENUE 23,500 0 0 7,500 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 23,500 0 0 7,500 0 705,088 1,130,123 1,440,000 1,440,000 1,845,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 705,088 1,130,123 1,440,000 1,440,000 1,845,000 18,771 24,045 22,000 35,000 35,000 1,137 471 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 19,908 24,516 22,000 35,000 35,000 0 15 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,589 17,037 0 23,800 10,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 2,589 17,037 0 23,800 10,000 210,000 285,000 281,000 281,000 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 210,000 285,000 281,000 281,000 0 0 0 417,657 821,188 976,732 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 0 0 417,657 821,188 976,732 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 961,085 1,456,691 2,160,657 2,608,488 2,866,732 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 961,085 1,456,691 2,160,657 2,608,488 2,866,732 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 961,085 1,456,691 2,160,657 2,608,488 2,866,732 161 city of Sa..na, Kansas DATE 6/29/95 FISCAL YEAR: 1996 FIN A N C I A L S \ .... T E M EXPENSE ADOPTED ANNUAL BUDGET FUND: 630 SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT: 350 SOLID WASTE SUB DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 2 YRS AGO EXPENSE LAST YEAR EXPENSE 1995 ADOPTED BUDGET 1995 AMENDED BUDGET 1996 APPROVED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERSONAL SERVICES 701 000 FULL TIME SALARIES BUDGET 0 0 201,161 201,167 218,000 701 160 FULL TIME - REGULAR 104,636 163,771 0 0 0 701 162 FULL TIME - HOLIDAY 5,550 7,196 0 0 0 701 163 FULL TIME - VACATION 4,811 6,789 0 0 0 701 164 FULL TIME - SICK 489 2,442 0 0 0 701 166 FULL TIME - INJURY 9 0 0 0 0 701 167 FULL TIME - FUNERAL 0 84 0 0 0 702 000 PARTTIME SALARIES 0 0 11,000 11,000 15,000 702 160 PARTTIME - REGULAR 7,688 4,651 0 0 0 703 000 OVERTIME - REGULAR 14,238 14,968 9,000 9,000 9,000 703 162 OVERTIME - HOLIDAY 0 0 0 0 0 704 000 LONGEVITY PAY 936 1,008 1,620 1,620 1,620 710 000 UNEMPLOYMENT 414 671 65 65 700 711 000 SOCI1\L SECURITY 8,330 12,103 13,900 13,900 14,900 711 001 MEDICARE 1,948 2,831 3,250 3,250 3,500 712 000 LIFE INSURANCE 755 1,153 900 900 1,200 714 000 KPERS 2,352 3,238 4,900 4,900 5,700 715 000 HEALTH INSURANCE 21,500 27,503 24,000 24,000 27,000 716 000 Wel1ness Programs 0 385 1,000 1,000 1,000 717 000 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 173,656 248,793 270,802 270,802 297,620 702 000 Provides for three seasonal employees to pick up paper and clean equipment. SUPPLIES 731 000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,101 1,868 1,000 1,000 3,200 732 000 BOOKS & PERIODICALS 0 0 100 100 100 741 000 SAND, ROCK, GRAVEL & CHAT 9,421 5,142 9,000 9,000 8,700 750 000 GAS & OIL 30,739 32,509 40,000 40,000 36,200 751 000 MAINT. - VEHICLES & EQUIP 89,529 69,609 80,000 80,000 83,000 760 000 WEARING APPAREL 818 928 2,400 2,400 2,400 767 000 TOOLS 703 542 600 600 600 781 000 PUBLIC EDUCATION 567 698 0 0 1,000 795 000 OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES 2,037 2,720 1,700 1,700 1,700 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 134,915 114,016 134,800 134,800 136,900 CONTRACTUAL 801 000 ENGINEERING 165,279 0 40,000 40,000 40,000 805 000 MEDICAL 525 156 500 500 300 810 000 AGENCY CONTRACTS 0 0 16,000 16,000 0 818 000 TIRE DISPOSAL 19,682 7,711 25,000 25,000 15,000 818 234 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE 13,208 21,010. 0 0 0 819 000 RECYCLED PAPER 0 0 8,000 8,000 2,000 819 222 RECYCLING 3,455 153 0 0 90,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 202,149 29,030 89,500 89,500 147,300 162 City Of SaL DATE 7/31/95 Kansas FISCAL YEAR: 1996 FUND: 630 SOLID WASTE ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIN A N C I A L S Y S _ E M EXPENSE ADOPTED ANNUAL BUDGET DEPARTMENT: 350 SOLID WASTE 2 YRS AGO EXPENSE LAST YEAR EXPENSE SUB DEPARTMENT: 1995 ADOPTED BUDGET 1995 AMENDED BUDGET 1996 APPROVED CONTRACTUAL 818 234 Household Hazardous Waste budget is found under 630 355 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 841 000 TELEPHONE 640 882 700 700 750 842 000 GAS SERVICE 1,777 1,218 2,200 2,200 2,200 845 000 WATER SERVICE 247 263 700 700 700 846 000 LIGHT & POWER 1,853 1,669 2,500 2,500 3,000 850 000 EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT 2,160 4,211 3,200 3,200 4,000 851 000 DUES 200 315 800 800 800 852 000 EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT 0 0 0 0 100 860 561 REPAIRS - RADIO 25- 322 900 900 1,000 860 562 REPAIRS - BUILDINGS 0 504 2,300 2,300 2,300 895 000 OTHER CONTRACTUAL 9,257 10,026 17 , 000 17,000 24,000 897 000 CONTRACTUAL WASTE FEES 123,809 132,017 160,000 160,000 270,000 898 000 PROPERTY TAXES 181 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 140,099 151,427 193,300 193,300 311,850 CAPITAL OUTLAY 902 000 RADIOS 905 000 OTHER EQUIPMENT 909 000 VEHICLES 911 000 BUILDINGS 915 000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJ. DEBT 930 935 940 941 SERVICE 860 PRINCIPAL - CITY SHARE 860 INTEREST - CITY SHARE 000 COMMISSION & POSTAGE 000 ISSUANCE COSTS 895 897 000 This provides for laboratory analysis for monitoring wells, surface water, leachate and convenience pickups. This is ,the expected fees to the State of Kansas for operating a landfill~ $90,000, and to Saline county for roads, $180,000. 000 0 0 1,700 287,000 287,000 4,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 122,000 122,000 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- 409,000 409,000 5,700 two new radios in equipment that does not have back up system for the landfill computer. 432,845 332,845 1,006,525 127,740 77,740 223,854 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- 560,585 410,585 1,230,379 930 860 Principal and interest is as follows: Issue Principal Interest --------- -------- S-242 $167,845 $52,544 1994-B 95,000 7,956 PT-114 70,000 2,268 1995-A 73,680 47,086 o o 273,673 26,215 28,467 875 287,744 o 52,650 280 328,355 341,549 902 000 This will provide for radios. This provides for a 905 000 o o o o 158,340 67,475 o 3,022 o 228,837 163 City Of Sa1irJ, DATE 7/31/95 .,ansas FISCAL YEAR: 1996 FUND: 630 SOLID WASTE ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION FIN A N C I A L S Y S ~ _ M EXPENSE ADOPTED ANNUAL BUDGET SUB DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT: 350 SOLID WASTE 2 YRS AGO EXPENSE 1995 ADOPTED BUDGET 1995 AMENDED BUDGET 1996 APPROVED LAST YEAR EXPENSE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 114,000 DEBT SERVICE TRANSFERS 960 000 961 000 OUT Operating Transfers Quasi-external Transfers RESERVES 993 000 CASH RESERVE ** SUB DEPARTMENT .TOTALS ** *** DEPARTMENT TOTALS *** 1995-1 TEMP NOTE o 44,624 65,648 46,284 o 47,765 44,624 111,932 47,765 961 000 Genra1 Fund Risk Management Worker's Compensation Postclosure cost 600,000 $1,006,525 $223,854 o 47,765 o 103,756 47,765 103,756 $47,361 3,140 8,300 45,000 $103,756 0 0 378,901 976,732 542,867 ----------- ----------- ------_...--- ----------- ----------- 0 0 378,901 976,732 542,867 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 1,023,798 1,225,584 2,084,653 2,532,484 2,776,372 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 1,023,798 1,225,584 2,084,653 2,532,484 2,776,372 164 ~J. ... APPENDIX L ARTICLE V: DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES City of Salina - Comprehensive Fee Schedule - February of 1994, Rev. 1/96 Page V-I ,. > ., " DESCRIPTION SOLID WASTE DIVISION: MINIMUM CHARGE PER VEHICLE CHARGE PER TON TIRES: CAR TRUCK EQUIPMENT MOUNTED IN ADDmON TO TIRE CHARGE ASBESTOS: BOTH FRIABLE AND NON-FRIABLE ASBESTOS NEEDS SPECIAL WASTE AUTHOR- IZATION AND NEEDS TO BE IN STATE- AUTHORIZED CONTAINER. BAGS (30 GALLON SIZE) DRUMS (30 GALLON SIZE) DRUMS (55 GAUON SIZE) ASBESTOS PIPE, DUCT WORK, ETC. CONT AM/NA TED SOIL: SOIL IS TO BE ACCOMP- ANIED BY A LABORATORY REPORT INDICATING THE LEVEL OF CONTAMINATION, STATEAUTH- IZATJON. BASE CHARGE: PLUS: PER CUBIC YARD PER TON OF MATERIAL AMOlJNTIUNIT $9.00 $20.50 $1.50 EACH $2.50 EACH $15.00 EACH $5.00 EACH $12.00 EACH $12.00 EACH $24.00 EACH $20.50 PER TON $300.00 $29.00 $24.00 LOADS OF ROCK, CONCRETE OR MASONRY $41.00 PER TON PRODUCTS OR LOADS CONSISTING OF MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) OF ROCK, CONCRETE OR MASONRY PRODUCTS, SHALL BE DOUBLE THE FEES PER TON. SOUD WASTE COUPONS 10 AT $5.00 25 AT $1.00 20 AT $.50 $50.00 $25.00 $10.00 EFF. DATE 01/01/96 01/01/96 05/01/94 05/01/94 05/01/94 05/01/94 05/01/94 05/01/94 05/01/94 01/01/96 01/01/96 01/01/96 01/0[/96 0[/01/96 ESTARLlSHRD BY RES. 95-4896 RES. 95-4896 RES. 94-4688 RES. 94-4688 RES. 94-4688 RES. 94-4688 RES. 94-4688 RES. 94-4688 RES. 94-4688 RES. 95-4896 RES. 95-4896 RES. 95-4896 RES. 95-4896 RES. 95-4896 ADMINISTRA nON ADM[NISTRA nON ADMINlSTRA nON City of Salina - Comprehensive Fee Schedule - February of /994, Rev. 1/96 Page V-2 APPENDIX M CITY OF SALINA MULCHING MOWER REBATE PROGRAM Effective January 1, 1996 the City of Salina is offering a rebate on mulching mowers and mower mulching kits to Saline County residents. Requests for rebate must be received within sixty (60) days of the date of purchase. One (1) rebate per household. ------------.....--------------..-----.----...-- CITY OF SALINA REBATE FORM Name (Check one only) o $25 Mulching Mower Rebate Mailing Address Or o $10 Mulching Conversion Kit Phone Number .... PLEASE ATTACH YOUR ORIGINAL RECEIPT .... (Original receipt will be returned with check) Mower model# Mower or kit purchased at: Purchase Date: Dealers Signature: Mail form: City of Salina Rebate Program Attn: City Clerk's Office P.O. Box 736 Salina, Kansas 67402-0736 Or Drop off: City Clerks Office City/County Building 300 W. Ash, Room 206 Salina, Kansas (913) 826-7240 Office Use: Processed by Date Approved Y N (Circle one) , APPENDiX N City Manager · Dennis M Kissinger fll1/O) fA' re 17 city-CountyBui1diDg · 300WeslAshStrcet · P.O.Box736 l.!!J IJO [;J tr u Salina, Kansas 67402-0736 TELEPHONE (913) 826-7250 . FAX (913) 826-7248 . IDD (913) 826-7333 Memorandum TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Salina Area Businesses Involved in Recycling and Waste Diversion. City of Salina, Kansas May 14, 1996 Venture Grant Program The Saline County Solid Waste Management Committee is nearing completion of the 1996-2005 Solid Waste Plan for Salina/Saline County. One of their recommendations has been to strongly encourage a private sector approach to many of the issues involved in recycling, waste reduction and diversion of waste from the landfill. In order to meet the proposed goals of waste reduction at the landfill in coming years, a variety of strategies have been developed. One of those strategies is the use of a .venture grant" type of program primarily to assist private sector recycling efforts. Under this proposed program, a business such as yours could apply to the city for a one-time grant of funds to partially pay for equipment which would enhance your productivity in recycling, composting or a similar waste reduction area, and which would lead to greater diversion of waste that is currently going to the landfill. Companies may also apply for partial funding of efforts to reduce their own waste which goes to the landfill. The city of Salina 1996 budget contains some limited amount of funds to start such a grant program this year. The source ofthe funds is landfill tipping fees, not general taxes. We could use your input in thinking about how this program could be structured to gain maximum public advantage and meet its goals of enhancing productive diversion of waste from the landfill. Later in 1996, we expect to have the draft of a grant program, with applications and decisions on grants within this year. Questions to think about: - over- APPENDIX 0 315 East Elm Salina, Kansas Household hazardous wastes (HHW's) are wastes generated in the home that are . considered to be hazardous and are po- tentially a serious health risk. HHW's in- clude waste items that are flammable, toxic, reactive, or corrosive. Items that will be accepted include: . Household cleaners . Pesticides . Paint and paint products . Antifreeze, engine and transmission, oil, brake fluid Each participant will be limited to 5 gallons of liquid or 50 pounds of house- hold hazardous waste per residential household visit. The facility is open to residents in Saline, Ellsworth, Ottawa, Lincoln, Cloud, Mitchell, and Republic counties. BUSINESS WASTE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For more information, contact 826-7380. BEFORE BRINGING PRODUCTS TO THE HHW FACILITY . Empty containers or containers where the product is dried out may be thrown away. . Check containers - make sure lids are tight. . Make sure products are labeled. . Pack each waste in a sturdy container, such as a tub or box. Line the bottom and pack the sides with newspaper or other absorbent material. . Wrap leaking or dirty individual containers in a clean plastic bag and pack each item in a large container with absorbent material, such as "kitty litter" to soak up leaks. . Transport the materials in your automobile trunk, rear of your station wagon or truck bed. Qperating Hours: Tuesday 7:30 a.m. -11 :00 a.m. Thursday Noon - 4:00 p.m. 3rd Saturday of each month 9:00 a.m. -11 :00 a.m. Elm ,;; ~ o :2. o For general information, appointments or special arrangements call 913-826-7380 Household Hazardous Waste Facility Operations paid by Salina Municipal Solid Waste Facility. ~t.J APPENDIX P COLORING BOOK This Environmental Awareness Activity Book is Sponsored By City of Salina, Kansas -~ , curtains, drapery <e quilts). '.In. Surburban Service Center 213 S. Broadway Blvd. Contact: Lynn, 825-6703 '!" Nelson Appliances 1212 S. Santa Fe Contact: 825-7011 len pallets. Drop', Austin Regrigeration & Air Conditioning Service 339 W. Kirwin Contact: 823-8119 cuttings, scrap Absolutely Walt's Regrigeration Heating & Air Cciuditioning 1426 E. Woodland Ave. . . Contact: Doug or Ron Pabls, 827-1624 .m. Murphy Used Appliances and Services 329 N. 12th Contact: 827-6702 ic-a-brac, sewing Ilg, small Steve's Refrigeration Heating & Air, Conditioning 612 North 11th Contact: 823-6820 'p.m. '. General Air Conditioning & Electrical Co. 224 S. 4th Contact: Jim, 827-0484 " Tad's Refrigeration - Air Conditioning - Heating Sales & Service 502 Yale Contact: Rod, 825-5900 t~). BlII Nelson 917 North 13th Lnt22 Contact: Bill, 827-1865 ,-i ~VICES Ba<:hofer Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 672 S. 9th . Contact: 823-3455 @ Prinkd on recycled paper Printed with soybean ink De~r 1995 rice 763 If you have any comments, please call the City Public Information Officer, 826-7250. P~d for by City of Salina Solid Waste Division as .8; public service. - -- f ~PENDIX Q Ii!'; - ~ __-.- ... The City of Salina ~ ~ Strongly Encourages \:%I ENERGY and MATERIALS CONSERVATION The City of Salina believes recycling to be in the public interest and has the potentiai to help resolve certain long-term local and national landfill problems. A number of businesses and organizations in our community provide recycling services. To encourage their use. the City Sanitary Landfill presents the following list of Salina centers which recycle the materials indicated. .1 ! B & B Appliance - 143 South 4th Appliance removal and disposal.' Will remove regrigerators, freeze~s, hot water he~ters, etc. Excludes small appliances, i.e. toasters. C~arge fOl" service. Can for estimate. Contact: Bob, 825-6577 :1' 1 ,j Budget Book Slore - 106 South Santa Fe Hardback and paperback books. Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact: AI Mattson, 823-6282 . ':r [, Central Kansas Salvage - 2303 East Highway 40 Aluminum, brass, copper, tin, iron. Will pick up au"S an.d trucks. Will accept refrigerators if they have the proper freon evacuation certificate. ' Limited clean smashed tin cans, (no labels). Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - noon. Contact: Jim and Sandy Heath, 827-580 I City of Salina'. Household Hazardous Waste FacUlty - 315 E. Elm Household cleaners, pesticides, paint and paint producl8, some automotive products (antifreeze, engine and transmission oil, brake fluid). No automotive batteries or oil Iilters.li2 BUSINESS WASTE. LiIIIil ~ &lIlIl!DIl![ SlIll!llllllJ. Hours:Tucsday:7:30 a.m.-I 1:00 a.m.Thursday:noon 4:00 p.m. Every 3rd Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m. - 11 :OOa.m. Contact: lody Slate, 826-7380 -', " .~ Fuller Scrap Metal- 8041806 North 8th Brass, aJuminu~, aluminum cans, copper, stainless steel, batteries. ,.' Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Contact: Gary Fuller, 825-4822 Kwik-Lube - 1014 East Crawford,- Used oil up to 5 gallous. Hours: Normal business hours only. Mondlly-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact: 827-3076 lp.m.. 27-3321 8th ; I p.m. Goodwill Store - 156 South Santa Fe Clothing, furnitu~e, shoes, toys, books, records, kitchen items, vintage clo~hing, household items, small appliances, tools, garden equipment, craft items, sewing materials and suppHes, eye glasses, wigs,jewelry,'magazines. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Contact: Anita Butler, 825-9833,' Palleton of Kansas - 2701 Centennial Dr. Wooden pallets, 48" x 40~. Hours: Monday" Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. '. . Contact: Dennis Wheeler, 825-1212 I plastic bag), :all~D & gallon carton~, cups, paper sacks and Grease Monkey of Salina - 655 South Broadway Used ~otor oU only. '?,' ,: Hours: During business hours only. Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00, a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Contact: Kerm, 823-7884 Pat's Book Nook Old and New - 135 South 4th " Hardback and paperback books. . Hours: Monday' Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact: Pat Chalmers. 823-6577 . . Store Images, Inc,' - 108 South 4th . J:lard and soft books, glass containers, steel and aluminum cans and plasti~ containers, aU cleaD paper including " wrapping paper, sacks, etc., computer paper, blueprint paper, office papers ,~orms, envelopes, file folders, magazines, catalogs, phone books, newspapers, corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes and 'other paperbo~~~ Wooden pallets, foa~ peanuts, corrugated boxes. Material must be free of plastics, foils, metal fastel}.ers, dirt, grease, food and other contami Dants. Staples an'd paper clips are o.k. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. ; 3:00 p.m. Conlaet: Ken Reitz, 827-0824 Quick Cash Recycling - 509 Nofili 9th ., ',' Aluminum cans, scra~ aluminum (for example, stor;n doors and windows, old lawii chairs, lawn mowers), copper, steel, brass, car batteries, radiators,' catalytic ~onverters, lead, newspapers, cardboard. Food and beverage glass, lids removed and separated and sorted by colors and rinsed out. Plastics #1 and #2. . Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. - Noon. . Contact: Joe, 827-1309 \ est Crawford lO.etAve. on uth Ohio Ire, small and bedding, curtains, NO tires. ~p.m. Rescue Mission: 336 North 13th Men's clothing. Contact: Steve Kmetz, 823-2610 :' Ivd. 11 mower, and Retired Senior Volunteer Program - 239 N. Santa Fe' Yarn, fabric, repairable toys, c1ea,n polyester fiber fiU. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact: Sharon Wilson, 823-3128 I.m. L East Pacific 'ill pick up K mart Discount - 400 South Broadway Motor vehicle batteries (car, _II and implement) and button batteries (watch, calculator, etc.) Hours: Normal store hours. Conlaet: 825-1591 '. Rondybush's Auto Salvage'- 2136 West North Used cars and trucks. WiD pick up cars and trucks within SO mile radius. Fatm machinery, metals; iron, steel, aluminum, copper, brass, lead, zinc. Hours: Monday - Saturday < Conlaet: 8:00 a.m. ~ noon 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mr. Roudybush, 827-3826 '.m. ~'7'~ ,~ '.':,\-~ ......,- ...,; ._~, ~ ,,; ~, "'" '-"~~r"~'-- .:C,,,-? ,: " ~ APPENDIX R ~~. "".' COMPO STING ; ," 'AND , ]-., YOUR ,.;. . ' '~ "'~:' '/( lANDSCAPE, ;, " ~ .., .:' :;i' .,; .;-. HOW.TO COMPOST" ,~ , 'c, BUILDING T~IE ENCLOSURE' ". . Select a site that is convenient but not highly visible. You san buy a ~anufactured cOmpost container or make 'an enclosure of wo-&en wire, snow fence;- scrap lumber, cinder blocks, wooden pallets or new, rot resistant lUmber such as cyPress or redwood. .) " .". ,. ." ~ i'" ,,": MAKING THE PILE' , , c' '~Startwith a 2-3".Jayer of"soil or sand, then a 'layer o'f organic materialsu~ither fine, ' ' . ,'materials 2-3"deep'(grass clippings)6r coarse 'materials 6-8" deep (straw), and finally an, , )nch of manure or a cup of fertilizer: Repeat " the soiluorganic materialsumanure layers until)hepile is complete.... Dish the top of the'pile sO that rainwater may soak in. Keep the pile' moist but not wet. (An amrrionia odor indicates a wet pile that needs aeration ortuming.) "siow" compost will be re~dy to,' use in 4~6months.' To speed up ". 'decomposition, all materials must be finely shredded and thoroughly mixed. "Rapid" compost will be ready to use in 2,3 weeks in war,n weather, ~-6 weeks in cooler weather. , " ;( '-: ,,~ ~PROGRESS INDICATORS , TJ1e .:"~low" compost pile~ill shrillk or sink in 2 weeks. The pile will be hot at the center in 4 weeks. The pile. Will be less than 1/2 original size in 3.months. ' USING COMPOST ., Compost may be"used as a soil amendme;1t and fertilizer (mixed with'soil); asa;mulch for gardens, shrubs o~ trees (applied'2-3 inches'thick '''on soil surface) or as a .. 30pdressing f8i lawns (spread' thihly over the "~stabl~~red turfgrass)" ", ,D~cember 1995 ,," * ;pm'" 00 Reeyc:: t..... ;,- '-',"'_._H .....--""'.#P!:"' ~"v 1.-. ".....'-.,,= :0:-_="'-.----,--, ; ~. :", "". ";' ~'. . :~- ;" , .\. , , ~( " :{ -- .'" ,1; -- .~ " :.~ x ''. " ., ';.' ,.,"~, . Prepared by Charles L.;Miller . -- . , ?-; " F-;; GKsu_saline County ~' COOPERATIVE , EXTENSION' SERVICE , ' ,'t, ''i:.. ). , ,','" 'AII educational programs and materials a;.e available without discrimination on the basis offace, color. na- tional origin. sex, {lge';,,~r "'andicap. ,;.: ., 0< Printed as ,a "public semce by the Ci~ , "..., - . ".; ,,', o(Salina Solid Waste Division. " ;,,' , I r "~' i ',( " .' :: ,"-- ~, }-,; " { ;, ,;}, > ;t. <, >-- "'i- ,> .:-,'f ~,"'.""'~")-~" J: "', j t..':' rrJ ,... ;i:.y, j".:....' tci:, REDUCING lAwN cARE'WASTE , ~J:..>, :~_ ','- ,. - -<'. i' , ' :.. -:,,' ,';,: ';, '~~! :.~ ,~!~> r,: ':' \; i . "During the'lawn mowingiseason, grass "clippings make upa signifitimi portion' of the ,,'}efuse'.dU:rnped in the landfill: However, i'\;ith~re:i~ ~o needtosend'gr~ss clippings to the landfill.' T~o m~ihodswill keeptheh grass.'tlipping~and . their' valuably organic " " rrtatter,in your home landscape....returning;,' '.}h~. clfpping~ directly, rq,the lawn and, ":',:'" ::"'cornpostingihe, coilected clippi'ngs.' :' .., I, '~'. ",{, '. " -' ' ),,--,..,,'." .)'-, ,': ~:,l., ."':; ""','-f'::,': If your, grass gets too tall and you need to ., remove the clippings, they. will make an' i excellent. addition, to your compost pile'. .'i.'f>. "\ " " __v .,,/ ~r' 'WOOfj5I..AT 0l1. WIRE ME~H FEN~ DlbHED ,;. I ;:': ..~.~ .. . . ,'~~ ,,' ".<. :~.;'r , .'-,'" ~lJR.E- " ~UAV'r.~.""".50 .' GL.IPPING.S. ~~,".~; " [X' ,';;' .;1;; ','\,' .'r,' :;:;' J " .!. ".<r ,"""':~~, """-'-": ;,,'i: ,.., ;,.';" ~. -.f .:' " , ',<.".,:; : WHAT.IS COMPOST? ' ." '" " T!: , ',' .~. , '.'.:" - :--" ,.-,' ,', " ,-, '.~ /Compost is a mixtuteof soil and decayed . organic matter th'!t is used'to)mprove the' , qualitY of landscape and potting, soils.: .--: {J </., { :.;:~ I;' i, '-r :~ ~.Y '. ~. '~r WHY COMPOST?;.:, ,r:- ~'" '<". ,'1--:1:- $.'" r'\,~,""r, ',$', ':"',',\,"':~, .~~? ,Sou can supply, your owri fertilize'f and soil conditioner by C()rrip~stingyarda;';dkiichen " "~astes. Yard and kitchen wastes make up " 'riearly 25% of laI~dfilJ'deposits~, so' cornRostingis the' largest 'single re.duction to the ,solid\iiastes~reain ,that you can' make. " 'I '" -' ,. "~,' ~:" MATERIALS TO COMPOST ~', ,:, .y: ,< r', :-'.>~ <'~." 'J:":';' :i- ....,~' i' DO COMPOST" }eaves " ,: ,,'j. ;.clippings . straw ".,,, ,," ,'..' r::/ weeds c' 'DON'T. COMPOST .,' ".., . ," - ~ " meat scraps, fish ",;' ;, garbage };' "';,' :.~ :,: ,,I': :. " '.l.' '.', :', :<:. !,': ;', ." :f'-< THE 'CHEMISTRY OF COMPOST . ~ ~ " ~, ,',' "'f: ,Organic W?stes. are changid torich~llumus "', '" by several types of bacteria an~ fungi. F,ungi begin}heproc~ss by~re.aking:d()~r:;ci~llu!osei ." 'and other complex molecules in yard and". ,'- '.' kitch~n wa~tes.'F;.mgus popul~ti(ms incr~~se r~pidly in 'the new'ccirfipost pile. 'The ....' "',. iemperatuie inside. the pile ri~es to 150,160" degrees F. After several 'months, the temperature drops, the fungi disappear and t, millions 'of"bacteriacontinue the grad~~F; breakdown to rich humus. ,; .,: ;',;' '~' }..' ~" .;, , ~ l ,..;, ~ )t" ,; -~, '-,',<. '-'; \~ , ~. , i~' "'"" :;j' 'I'. t} 1'\ ;f :<,. t." ;:,~, ":;:1 :~~ ~", ",." ~'. .-,.., :>- :',c; ':i."':f .- \, f'i