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paper recycling studyI. CURB SIDE ONLY REFUSE COLLECTION IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS Pros Cons 1. Reduce collection time 1. Inconvenience to customer 2. Conserve fuel 3. Reduce alley maintenance 4. Less wear on trucks 5. Could operate 25 cu. yd. trucks instead of.20 cu. yd. 6. Trucks could be equipped with racks for newsprint 7. Would possibly bring about better storage"of refuse 2. Appearance 3. Could have a negative influence on the public's willingness to separate newsprint 4. Would have to apply to customers of licensed haulers or many residents would discontinue city service 5. Refuse collection crews might oppose handling paper separately. Probably would not beta serious problem II. CURB SIDE AND ALLEY REFUSE COLLECTION IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS Pros Cons 1. Reduce collection time 1. Would not reduce alley main- tenance 2. Conserve fuel 3. Trucks could be equipped with racks for newsprint 4. Properties served�by alleys would not be inconvenienced as they would by No. I 2. Inconvenience to residents served from the street 3. Appearance 4. Could have a negative influence' on the public's willingness to separate newsprint 5. Would have to apply to customers of licensed haulers or many residents would discontinue city. service 6. Refuse collection crews might oppose handling paper separately. Probably would not be a serious problem III. EITHER ALTERNATIVE I OR II WITH -A SEPARATE TRUCK FOR THE COLLECTION OF NEWSPRINT Pros Cons 1. Reduce refuse collection 1. Would consume more fuel than:• time I or•II 2. A more expensive method to.. collect newsprint than by picking it up at same time as refuse IV. SAME REFUSE COLLECTION.SYSTEM AS ,TODAY WITH A,SEPARATE TRUCK TO COLLECT NEWSPRINT FROM THE CURB Pros 1. No inconvenience to subscriber ,2. -Streets are-notlined with containers on day of collec- tion 3. Subscribers are accustomed to this level of service 4. Refuse collection crews would not be involved in paper collection Cons 1. More expensive method for collection of paper 2. Would consume additional fuel 3. Would not reduce alley main- tenance 4. Refuse; other than household, will have to be placed at curb or alley in order to conserve time or the 7th refuse collec- tion crew will have to be added V. SAME REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEM AS TODAY•WITH NEWSPRINT DELIVERED TO BALER SITE ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS Pros 1. No inconvenience to sub- scriber 2. Streets are not lined with containers on.day of collec- tion 3. Subscribers are accustomed to this level of service 4. Sanitation Department would not be involved with collec- tion of paper Cons 1. Would not conserve fuel 2. Would not reduce alley main- tenance 3. .Might not capture as much paper as if it were collected on a scheduled basis VI. SAME REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEM AS TODAY WITH NEWSPRINT PURCHASED AT BALER SITE Pros 1. No inconvenience to sub- scriber 2. Streets not lined with con- tainers on day of collection 3. Subscribers are accustomed to this level of service 4. Sanitation Department would not be involved with collec- tion of'.'paper 5. More paper might be captured as:a result of individuals and organizations; -being paid for it Cons 1.- Would not conserve fuel 2. Would not reduce alley main- tenance 3. Refuse, other than household, will have to be placed at curb or alley in order to conserve _time .or the 7th refuse collec- tion crew will have to be added Corrugated paper will come almost entirely from commercial establishments. Newsprint will come almost entirely from residences. Speaking strictly on the salvage of paper (not involving munici- pal refuse collection). we would recommend the following: 1. The city would lease � of the old K P & L generator building at 3rd and North for the operation of the crushing and baling equipment. 2. The_city.would purchase both corrugated paper and newsprint for resale to the Hutchinson Waste Paper Company.. 3. This would be profitable to the licensed refuse haulers and would make it worthwhile for them to handle corrugated paper separately from the other refuse which they transport to the landfill. 4. It would give individuals and organizations a source of income.` Residents of surrounding communities could benefit as.well as Salinans. If.we want"to concern ourselves with the conservation of fuel and the cost of providing municipal refuse collection service, then we should consider the following: 1. The most expeditious metho& of refuse collection would be for the subscriber to place his containers at the curb on the morning they are to be serviced. 2. This would conserve fuel and the Sanitation Depart- ment could operate with at least one less truck and 3 man crew than they are today. Each truck consumes approximately 75 gallons of gasoline per week or 1,650 gallons per year. 3. The monthly fee for refuse collection service could probably be reduced to'at.least $2.50 per month. 4. If we continue to provide carry -out service, we will have to add the 7th truck and crew in 1974. This might be avoided if we require all refuse except "household" to be placed on the curb for collection. 5. If all refuse were to be placed on the curb, we would -also reduce our alley maintenance cost and fuel consumption. 6. Curbside collection or a combination of curbside and alley would permit refuse crews to collect and segregate bundled newsprint. (?.-7 7sK- ESTIMATED EXPENSES AND REVENUE c0eaL.�9 LEASING ONE-HALF OF OLD K P..& L GENERATOR BUILDING ' PURCHASING BOTH CORRUGATED PAPER AND NEWSPRINT INITIAL OUTLAY Fork Lift (used) $4,000.00 Move baling equipment 175.00 Building readiness: Electrical $ 350.00 Floor 1,000.00 Door 500.00 Roof 200.00 2,050.00 Truck scale (portable) 6,000.00 $12,225.00 MONTHLY OPERATING EXPENSES 2 men (salaries &•benefits) $1,700.00 Rent 75.00 Electricity 25.00 Supplies (wire) 30.,00 Equipment Maintenance 25.-00 Telephone 15.00 Heat 15.00 $1,885.00 SUNDRY .EXPENSES/=MON-TH Publicity_ $ 1.00.00 Purchase of paper Corrugated 110 tons @$15/ton 1,650.'00 Newsprint 47 tons @$15/ton 705.00 Admin.: &.Superv. 108 of gross revenue 731.0.0 $3,186.00 Total Monthly Expenses $ 5,071.00 C, REVENUE/MONTH Sale of baled paper Corrugated 110 tons @$50/ton $5,500.00 Newsprint 47 tons @$45/tori 1,815.00 Total Monthly Income *Based on 50% of paper estimated to be available in Salina. Paper would also be Brought in from surrounding area. ANNUAL PROJECTION 1F 50% OF AVAILABLE PAPER IS RECYCLED: Revenue $7,315 x 12 = $87,780.00 Expenses $5,071 x 12.= -60,852.00. Annual Profit IF ONLY 25% OF AVAILABLE PAPER IS RECYCLED: Revenue $43,890.00 Expenses Operating $22,620.00 *Sundry 19,716.00 Total expenses 42,336..00 Annual Profit *50% of first estimate except including $1,200.00 for publicity $7,315.00 $261928.00 $1,554.00 TO: City Clerk FROM: G. N. Waddell, Dr. Dave Fancher, Marlene Moore We respectfully request a hearing on a proposal for a municipal paper recycling system at the meeting of the City Commission on Monday, 16 July, 1973. Thank you. + A -p 1F w t ^ ry 9 aiU, y`, ] 9,71 sin 41,� T0: 'Salina City. Commission .FROM: G. N. Waddell, Dr. Dave rancher, Marlene Moore, and other concerned community members RE: Proposal:.for a Municipal Paper Recycling•System in Salina rt"* Commitment to action on municipal recycling of paper will " solve -some pressing environmental problems, Saila increase the life F i :of the new landfill by 5%-100, and will be not only economically r feasible, -but a sourceof steady revenue for t•tie City,. Implementa- ?xi tion of such a program will place Salina in s position of Model City, as other, municipalities throughout the country seek Solutlons,,for their awn recycling needs. Public support of, recycling runs high: as the"City on the i 1ovePeeks to attract new industries to the area, such a prc ram ' of municipal. paper recycling can only enhance the attractiveness of the cpm -unity. A city-wide system of reclamation of newsprint` and corrugated cardboard,,is indicative of aninformed and far sighted C'ity.Comrlssion.. Using the successful Madison, Wisconsin, paper recycling at ` +` ;system as a model, our. proposal is based on the. following (1) Availability of paper for collections;. (2) Availability of paper -baling plant -.for C'ityIs management; „w� (3) Market for baled corrugated and baled newsprint;.. t y ,'*� Mafihcd of Collection (Madison, Wisconsin, mode—l) T., ' Metal baskets, approximately one cubic yard in size, are 'Y f � Tf; tt0hed .to the City's sanitation trucks, Citizens ar•e re ueste-6 - iF �'4 R M F , a3 - ' ,iY z •-4N I e ` Z — ... an inexpensive publicity"'campaign';"ito separate newspaper from. !r garbage. Trash haulers place these newspapers in the baskets as they follow their usual trash -collecting route'' eliminating special collections. Since the baling plant is metal rec yon . a brash haulers route from Salina to the new land- fill, the newspapers are then unloaded at the baling building, -before the trucks unload the remainder of their collections ,.the.landfill. The baling building, presently leased by the Hutchinson Waste Paper Co, from the Airport Authority,,. is "* equipped to bale newsprint and corrugated cardboard. Availability of Pager for Collection The Salina Journal utilizes 185 tons of newsprint r monthly, of which about 60 tons remains in Salina. The a akh, Wichita Earle, Kansas City Star, and Topeka Daily Capital i at, lnvolve significant amounts, also. (Kansas Wesleyan's Recycling Center, to which interested citizens brought newspapers to +a desipnated site twice monthly, averaged a consistent volume of v, t; 18 tone per month.) The monthly volume of corrugated.,,,paper amounts to approximately 22.0 tons.in salina of which it is estimated 5 50% could be collected for rec-rcling. Availability of Paper. -baling Plant i'cr City's Man.,ement A paper -baling plant is situated, on the 016 airbase Within easy access of sanitation trucks enroi.ite to the neer landfill and coi.ild be used by the City through arrangement 7'r1.th i k Ss the Airport Authority. The baling; equirmont in the building, 41 !t. Orr 5-* h ins on Waste''Paper Co.,owned by the Hutc aper could be rented from them for a token fee of 15 monthly. Two people would be o:--- needed to operate this equipment. Their salaries could be' paid through Federal Manpower Development or On -the -Job - Training funds. qv Market for Baled Corrugated and Baled ci-.,sprint The market for baled corrugated and newsprint is excellent. .,Some paper Imills are closing for lack of pulp, /and .,.,the price paid per tonofbaled paper is steadily rising. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts that :unless 'paper recycling is dramatically increased, there will not be enough wood to I supply the demands within the next ten ye,,irs. The Hutchinspn'Waste Paper Co. is'willing to send I trucks directly to the baling plant in Salina to buy the baled paper from the City, eliminating special trips by City, trucks to a market place. The urgency of proper and long-term solid waste disposal has been vividly demonstrated by the imposition of standards set by Federal and State law, as well as by recent City and,County•,: t. expenditures to cope with solid waste disposal. We urge you*td anticipate and prepare for lon--range social, economic, and 4V environmental.needs,of the,municipality by implementing,.a. municipal paper, -'recycling system in Salina. 3 h ins on Waste''Paper Co.,owned by the Hutc aper could be rented from them for a token fee of 15 monthly. Two people would be o:--- needed to operate this equipment. Their salaries could be' paid through Federal Manpower Development or On -the -Job - Training funds. qv Market for Baled Corrugated and Baled ci-.,sprint The market for baled corrugated and newsprint is excellent. .,Some paper Imills are closing for lack of pulp, /and .,.,the price paid per tonofbaled paper is steadily rising. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts that :unless 'paper recycling is dramatically increased, there will not be enough wood to I supply the demands within the next ten ye,,irs. The Hutchinspn'Waste Paper Co. is'willing to send I trucks directly to the baling plant in Salina to buy the baled paper from the City, eliminating special trips by City, trucks to a market place. The urgency of proper and long-term solid waste disposal has been vividly demonstrated by the imposition of standards set by Federal and State law, as well as by recent City and,County•,: t. expenditures to cope with solid waste disposal. We urge you*td anticipate and prepare for lon--range social, economic, and 4V environmental.needs,of the,municipality by implementing,.a. municipal paper, -'recycling system in Salina. REVISED JUNE 19, 1973 ^; COST ANALYSIS`OF PAPER RECYCLING by THE CITY OF SALINA METHOD: The citizens of Salina would be instructed, via an inexpensive publicity campaign, to separate newspapers and corrugated paper from other garbage. These newspapers and corrugated paper would be tied in bundles and placed beside one's regular garbage cans. Salina's sanitation workers would place these bundles of news- paper and corrugated paper in metal baskets attached to the city sanitation trucks as they follow their usual trash collecting routes, thus eliminating special collections. Since the baling building is directly on the trash hauler's route from Salina to the landfill, the newspapers and corrugated paper could be unloaded at the building before the trucks unload the remainder of their collections at the landfill. Independent trash haulers would be instructed to separate the corrugated material and newspaper that they pick up from the other trash and deliver it to the baling building. The baled papers will be picked up in Salina by the Hutchinson Wastepaper Company. VOLUME OF PAPER IN SALINA: s u," 1 key,. Newsprint: 60 tons/monthly Salina Journal 34 tons monthly Kansas City Star and Wichita Eagle.' -' 94 Tons/monthly Total Corrugated Paper: 220 tons/monthly (based on nationwide estimates see example Fig. 13 in SALVAGE MARKETS FOR MATERIALS IN SOLID WASTES, U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY) j' CURRENT PRICE OF BALED PAPER: E'•'"": f Baled corrugated paper: $25/ton a` Baled newsprint: 15/ton k, INCOME: - Direct -. Corrugated paper: 110 tons @ $251ton $2,750/mo (Assuming' '50k. `>qA l of the corrugated paper to'be recycled) r n Newsprint: 47 tons @ $15/ton = $ 705/mo (Assuming 50% of the newsprint to be recycled) s' 3 455/mo Total i _ The above figures can be compared to the following: (1) Kansas Wesleyan's recycling center handled an average of 18 tons of newsprint per month while operating only two Saturday mornings per month. For K.W,'s operation, it was necessary for each individual to bring his own papers to the center. (2) The former operators of the baling equipment at the old airbase building baled an average of 90 tons of corrugated paper per month. They also had to go out and collect this corrugated paper in their own truck. Indirect: (a) Increased lifetime of sanitary landfill of 5% to 10%. The amount estimated to be recycled.(157 tons/month) represents approximately 5% of the total monthly tonnage delivered to the Salina Sanitary landfill. Since the cost for disposal is $3.15 per ton, this would represent an additional savings to the City of Salina of $495 per month. These figures are based on the Bucher & Willis 1972 Preliminary Saline County Solid Waste Management Plan. (b) Reduced rate of tree consumption. One ton of recycled paper equals approximately 17 trees. EXPENSES: Direct: Building Rental (from Airport Authority) $ 100/mo Equipment Rental (baler, conveyor belt, crusher, forklift) 5/mo Electric Bill 25/mo Supplies (baling wire) 30/mo Salary for two employees 1,320/mo Total $ 1,480/mo Indirect: (a) Possibly a 5-8% increase in workload for the sanitation employees. (b) Extra mileage on sanitation trucks for delivery of paper (Smiles per day per truck) (5 miles/day @ truck x 21 working days/month x 6 trucks x ;- $0.25/mile $131.25) Initial Expense for Newsprint Pickup: ;•�;..: 6 Paper -Pickup Baskets for City Sanitation Trucks ($230/ea) $1,380.00 SUMMARY: k Direct Income - Direct Expenses m Profits s ($3,455./monthly) ($1,480/monthly) $1,975/monthly)"" REVISED JUNE 19, 1973 COST ANALYSIS OF PAPER RECYCLING by THE CITY OF SALINA METHOD: The citizens of Salina would be instructed, via an inexpensive publicity campaign, to separate newspapers and corrugated paper' from other garbage. These newspapers and corrugated paper would be tied in bundles and placed beside one's regular garbage cans. Salina's sanitation workers would place these bundles of news- paper er and corrugated paper in metal baskets attached to the city",x ' PP g PP � �..' sanitation trucks as they follow their usual trash collecting, routes, thus eliminating special collections. Since the baling building is directly on the trash hauler's route from Salina to the landfill, the newspapers and corrugated paper could be unloaded at the building before the trucks unload the remainder of their collections at the landfill. Independent trash haulers would be instructed to separate the corrugated material and newspaper that they pick up from the other trash and deliver it to the baling building. The baled papers will be picked up in Salina by the Hutchinson Wastepaper Company. VOLUME OF PAPER IN SALINA: Newsprint: 60 tons/monthly Salina Journal 34 tons monthly Kansas City Star and Wichita Eagle 94 Tons/monthly Total Corrugated Paper: 220 tons/monthly (based on nationwide estimates see example Fig. 13 in SALVAGE MARKETS FOR MATERIALS IN SOLID WASTES, U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY) CURRENT PRICE OF BALED PAPER: Baled corrugated paper: $25/ton Baled newsprint: 15/ton INCOME: Direct: - Corrugated paper: 110 tons @ $25/ton = $2,750/mo (Assuming 50% . of the corrugated paper to be recycled Newsprint: 47 tons @ $15/ton - $ 705/mo (Assuming 50% of the newsprint to be recycle,�i�. _L3,455/mo Total „, 5• . k1 i .... � „ .. :�, s . ? _ �..q. '. '-t Cs +'ne:b f ..... iL.'l .e�•. Indirect: EXPENSES: Direct: The above figures can be compared to the following: (1) Kansas Wesleyan's recycling center handled an average of 18 tons of newsprint per month while operating only two Saturday mornings per month. For K.W:'s operation, it was necessary for each individual to bring his own papers to the center. (2) The former operators of the baling equipment at the old airbase building baled an average of 90 tons of corrugated paper per month. They also had to go out and collect this corrugated paper in their own truck. (a) Increased lifetime of sanitary landfill of 5% to 10%. The amount estimated to be recycled (157 tons/month) represents approximately 5% of the total monthly tonnage delivered to the Salina Sanitary landfill. Since the cost for disposal is $3.15 per ton, this would represent an additional savings to the City of Salina of $495 per month. These figures are based'` on the Bucher 6 Willis 1972 Preliminary Saline County Solid Waste' Management Plan. (b) Reduced rate of tree consumption. One ton of recycled paper equals approximately 17 trees. Building Rental (from Airport Authority) $ 100/mo Equipment Rental (baler, conveyor belt, crusher, forklift) 5/mo Electric Bill 25/mo Supplies (baling wire) 30/mo Salary for two employees 1,320/mo Total $ 1,480/mo Indirect: (a) Possibly a 5-8% increase in workload for the sanitation employees. (b) Extra mileage on sanitation trucks for delivery of paper (Smiles per day per truck) (5 miles/day @ truck x 21 working days/month x 6 trucks x $0.25/mile - $151.25) Initial Expense for Newsprint Pickup: 6 Paper -Pickup Baskets for City Sanitation Trucks ($230/ea) $1,380.00 SUMMARY: Direct Income - Direct Expenses ($3,455./monthly) ($1,480/monthly) Profitsn $1,975/month. )`` Y "' GITY OF SYLISA .. W1ST3 DISPOSAL PHILLIPS SI13 The following rates are to be charged by the City for refuse disposal as provided in Chapter Ssc. of The Code of the City of Salina; TY?E ( VT'i3 .3 MATS M. MO Automobiles .50 r Pickups * no sides 1.25 � �J Pickuns - With built un Minas Rubbish Collectors Stake Trucks 3.50 Tree Haulers 4.00 Non -Compactor 20 :yds. 4.00 Non -Compactor 30 yds. 6.00 Non -Compactor 40 yda. 8,00 Packer True'eca 9-14 cu. yda. 3.50 Packer Trucks 15-17 cu. yds. 4.00 Packer Trucks 16-20 cu. yda. 4.50 Packer Trucks -21-25 cu. yds. 6.00 Packer TraC%3 26-30 cu. yds 8.00 Compactor 40 yds. 10.50 Stake Semi -Trailers 8.00 Compaction Semi -Trailers 16.00 .. CITY 0. S=11% . WASTE DIS90Sn MMIPS SITS The follwAng rates are to be charged by the City for refuse disposal as . provided in Chapter Sac. of The Code of the City of Salina; .. (:+yi:'(T= RATE I'M l C:XD Automobiles ;.= .50 Pickups . no sides ,''• 1.25 ' Pickups - with built up aides 1.75 Two-t:'heel Trailers Four-Wheel hailers g 3.00 Single-Axle Dump Truck 3.50 Tandem-Axla Drop Truck 4.00 Commercial 4 Other Stake Trucks 3.50 Rubbish Collectors Stake Trucks 3.50 Free haulers 4.00 Non-Compactor 20 yds. 4.00 Non-Compactor 30 yds. 6.00 tion-Compactor 40 yd3. 6000 Pecker Trucks 9-14 cu. yd3. 3.50 Packer Trucks 15-17 cu. yds. 4.00 Packer Trucks 1&-20 cu. yda. 4.50 Padhor Trucks 21-25 cu. yds. 6.00 Packer 'Aruckc3 26-30 cu. yda 6.00 Compactor 40 yda. 10.50 S=ke SILL-Trailers 6.00 Compaction Semi-Trailers 16.00 CI`T`Y OF SAUINA COMMISSIONERS _ CITY _ COUNTY BUILDING- 300 WEST ASN STREET CITY MANAGER JACK WEISGERBER. MAYOR P o Box JH MORRIS D. OLSON ROBERT C. CALDWELL MIKE LOSIK. JR. "LINA. KANSAS 97401 - AREA CODE 913 82}2277 NORMA G. COOPER BILL USHER November 21, 1973 The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners City of Salina City -County Building Salina, Kansas 67401 Gentlemen and Mrs. Cooper: In response to requests from the city staff and other interested persons, the Citizens' Advisory Committee appointed a task force to'work with'the staff on its study concerning paper re -cycling. At the November 15, 1973, meeting of.the parent committee, the task force made the following recommendation: That the City of Salina purchase a truck or -a pickup truck and low=boy type trailer to be used in a regular -city-wide collection of news print from the residential area; .that a crew of 2 or 3 men be assigned to this operation, and if time permits, the same crew would operate the paper shredder and baling equipment; also that efforts continue to be made to obtain the corrugated paper from commercial establishments either directly or indirectly through private refuse haulers. We suggest that revenue sharing fends be, utilized to initiate this program and to subsidize it until such time as it can be included in the regular budget. Hopefully, it would, within a reasonable time, become a self supporting function.. It was also suggested by the task force that this be a totally voluntary program on the part of our citizens. That they be encouraged to place the bundled newsprint at the curb.on the day designated for their particular area and that as an incentive for public participation, the governing body should consider pledging that any profit realized from the program would be utilized in some type of environmental improvements such as planting of trees. This recommendation was unanimously approved by the 28 members in attendance. Sincerely, /Gerald F. Simpson, Chairman Citizens' Advisory Committee for Community Improvement GFS:mk MEMBER ... KANSAS LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES - NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES To: Mr. Norris D. Olson, City Manager From: Bill Harris, Deputy City Manager Subject: Salvage of waste paper Date: November 26, 1973 At your direction, John Estes, Director of Services, and I have worked with the Citizens' Advisory Committee's Task Force in studying'various alternatives for the salvage of discarded news- print and corrugated paper. Four possibilities were considered for the salvage of newsprint: I. Curbside collection, at least monthly, by a special city vehicle and a two or three man crew. 2. Curbside collection by the Sanitation Department crews. 3. Volunteer delivery to schools at scheduled inter- vals. 4. Volunteer delivery to mechanically serviced con- tainers located at Fire Stations 1, 2 and 4 or parking lots of retail areas in various parts of the city. Pros and cons concerning each of the four alternatives follow the estimated expenditures and revenues related to the first two alternatives. Alternative No. 1 has been recommended by the Citizens' Advisory Committee. A copy of their letter to the City Commission is attached. The recommendation made by the Citizens' Advisory Committee for newsprint to be collected separately was influenced to a great extent by our "carry out" system for municipal refuse collection service. In view of the fuel shortage and problems we have experienced .in retaining personnel in the Sanitation Department, Mr. Estes and I are of the opinion that serious consideration should be given to modifying our refuse collection service. We would propose that all refuse to be collected by the Sanitation Department be placed at the street curb or alley, whichever the case may be. This would facilitate the collection of newsprint from those residences served by the department. We would need to arrange some other method to obtain it from apartment houses and other residences served by licensed haulers. At the time we were working with the Task Force this possibility was suggested by one of the members. We discouraged it because it means decreasing the level of service being provided by the department and would impose somewhat of an inconvenience to sub- scribers. However, we do know that in order to continue our pre- sent "carry out" system we will have to add at least one and possibly two trucks and crews in 1974. By requiring all refuse be placed at the curb or alley we most likely would reduce the collection time sufficiently to justify removing one and possibly two.trucks. Each packer truck uses approximately 100 gallons of gasoline per week. In the process of this study we wrote to 15 cities, throughout the country, where we had read or heard that paper salvaging projects were being carried out. From the 10 replies received we learned that Madison, Wisconsin originated and continues to operate the most practical system for the collection of newsprint. That being by transporting it in racks mounted under the beds of their refuse packer trucks. Several other communities have borrowed Madison's idea. This would have been our first recommen- dation for Salina, except that our present "carry out" system, for Mr. Norris D. Olson November 26, 1973 Page -2- municipal refuse collection service does not lend itself to keeping bundled paper separated on the packer trucks. Barrels and two wheeled carts used to carry out refuse are transported under the bed where racks for the paper would need to be in- stalled. When the trucks are working in alleys, the carts and barrels are stored under the truck bed. We wish to point out that due to so many uncertainties, the estimated revenues and expenditures should be reviewed only as an attempt to guess what might be'expected. However, it appears quite certain that municipal salvage of only newsprint would fall far short of being self supporting. It will be necessary for us to obtain corrugated paper from licensed refuse haulers serving commercial establishments. This' will require some changes in the methods of collection and trans- portation utilized by the private haulers in order to keep the corrugated paper separated from other refuse. It would also be our recommendation that the'City Commission not undertake a municipal paper salvage project until we can get something worked out to obtain a good percentage of the available corrugated paper. `'A 7r.a � _ s^ Our recommendation for salvaging of newsprint in the residen- tial areas is contingent upon the system to be utilized for collec- tion of all refuse from residences. The first recommendation we would submit for your consideration involves not only paper, but a major change in the refuse collection service itself., We believe that serious consideration should be given to requiring all refuse be placed at the curb, or alley, for collection. You are probably aware that at present the crews transport the refuse from the back of the lot to the street, or out of garages - just wherever the containers are situated. We are recommending this change in the municipal service for two reasons, neither of which happen to be paper. First, this is a means of conserving on gasoline. Each packer truck consumes ( approximately 100 gallons of gasoline per week. In order to con- tinue our present method of operation, we will have to add at least one and possibly two trucks in 1974. We now have 6 serving over 9,000 residences each week, Second, we have been experiencing considerable difficulty in hiring and retaining labor on the " department. Hiring manpower for another crew or two will not be easy. The time which would be saved by requiring all refuse be placed at the curb or alley would permit us to reduce rather than increase our work force. We probably could operate with one and possibly two less trucks than we are today. v yt3� We realize this will be somewhat of an inconvenience to some of the subscribers to the city service, but it sounds like we may experience several inconveniences as a result of the fuel shortage. Now to the matter of salvaging paper. If the refuse collection system were modified as we have suggested, it would permit the department to mount racks under the truck beds in which to trans- port bundled paper. That space is now used for hauling carts and barrels. r1 The second suggestion for the collection of newsprint would be as recommended by the Citizens' Advisory Committee. That being, R� to put on a special vehicle and crew to collect it throughout • Jit. the residential areas at least once each month. Possibly it could be worked out so that the same crew could operate the baling equipment. We believe this would be a considerably more expensive method than if the Sanitation crews can handle it. The recommendation to require all refuse be placed at the curb was discussed briefly by -the Citizens' Advisory Committee Task Force, but we discouraged it because it is diminishing the level of service being provided by the Sanitation Department. Another objection would be the appearance of a residential street lined with garbage cans waiting to be emptied. However, a number of cities do operate this way. From the standpoint of economics, it is quite obvious that our only hope for breaking even, let alone, making any money on ./r• -1a salvaging paper depends on our being able to obtain the corrugated paper being hauled by licensed haulers for commercial establish- ments. We would also suggest that you not undertake a recycling program until something definite can be worked out with the licensed haulers. - t+ - To: Mr. Norris D. Olson, City Manager , From: Bill Harris, Deputy -City Manager Subject: Salvage of waste paper Date: November 26, 1973 At your direction, John Estes, Director of Services; and I have worked with the Citizens' Advisory Committee's Task Force in studying various alternatives for the salvage of discarded news- print and corrugated paper. Four possibilities were considered for the salvage of newsprint: 1. Curbside collection, at least monthly, by a special city vehicle and a two or three man crew. 2.� Curbside collection by the Sanitation Department crews v �_. -._ 3ad Volunteer delivery to schools at scheduled inter - 4. Volunteer delivery to mechanically serviced con- tainers located at Fire_Stations 1,_ 2 and 4 or parking lots of retail areas in various oa`rts of pp I� nD the city. - Pros and cons concerning each of the four alternatives follow r��ey� _ the estimated expenditures and revenues related'to:the first two yo fenafivNo.'-1''beenremedd-btea taerntVes.Alry" Citizens' Advisory Committee. A copy of their letter to. the City Commission is attached. The recommendation made by the Citizens' Advisory Committee for newsprint to be collected separately was influenced to a great extent by our "carry out" system for municipal refuse collection service. In view of the fuel shortage and problems we have experienced in retaining personnel in the Sanitation Department, Mr. Estes and I are of the opinion that serious consideration should be given to modifying our refuse collection service. We would propose that all refuse to be collected by the Sanitation Department be placed at the street curb or alley, whichever the case may be. This would facilitate the collection of newsprint from those residences served by the department. We would need to .arrange some other method to obtain it from apartment houses and other residences served by licensed haulers. At the time we were working with the Task Force this possibility was suggested by one of the members. We discouraged it because it means decreasing the level of service being provided by the department and would impose somewhat of an inconvenience to sub- scribers. However, we do know that in order to continue our pre- sent "carry out" system we will have to add at least one and possibly two trucks and crews in 1974. Ey requiring all refuse be placed at the curb or alley we most likely would reduce the collection time sufficiently to justify removing one and possibly two .trucks. Each packer truck uses approximately 100 gallons of - gasoline per week. In the process of this study we wrote to 15 cities, throughout the country, where we had read or heard that paper salvaging projects were being carried out. From the 10 replies received we learned that Madison, Wisconsin originated and continues to �operate the most practical system for the collection of newsprint. That being by transporting it in racl;s mounted under the beds of. -their refuse packer trucks. Sovera.l other ,communities have borrowed Madison's idea. This would have been our first reconunen- dation for Salina, except that our present "carry out" system for Mr. Norris D. Olson November 26, 1973 Page -2- municipal refuse collection service does not lend itself to keeping bundled paper separated on the 'packer trucks. Barrels and two wheeled carts used to carry out refuse are transported under the bed where racks for the paper would need to be in- stalled. When the trucks are working in alleys, the carts and barrels are stored under the truck bed. We wish to point out that due to so many uncertainties, the estimated revenues and expenditures should be reviewed only as an attempt to guess what might be'expected. However, it appears quite certain'that municipal salvage of only newsprint would fall far short of being self supporting. It will be necessary for us to obtain corrugated paper from licensed refuse haulers serving commercial establishments. This will require some changes in the methods of collection and trans- portation utilized by the private haulers in order to keep the corrugated paper separated from other refuse. It would -also be our recommendation that the City Commission not undertake a municipal paper salvage project until we can get something worked out to obtain a good percentage of the available corrugated paper. t Mr. Norris D. Olson November 26, 1973 Page -2- municipal refuse collection service does not lend itself to keeping bundled paper separated on the 'packer trucks. Barrels and two wheeled carts used to carry out refuse are transported under the bed where racks for the paper would need to be in- stalled. When the trucks are working in alleys, the carts and barrels are stored under the truck bed. We wish to point out that due to so many uncertainties, the estimated revenues and expenditures should be reviewed only as an attempt to guess what might be'expected. However, it appears quite certain'that municipal salvage of only newsprint would fall far short of being self supporting. It will be necessary for us to obtain corrugated paper from licensed refuse haulers serving commercial establishments. This will require some changes in the methods of collection and trans- portation utilized by the private haulers in order to keep the corrugated paper separated from other refuse. It would -also be our recommendation that the City Commission not undertake a municipal paper salvage project until we can get something worked out to obtain a good percentage of the available corrugated paper. ESTIMATED EXPENSES AND REVENUE IF NEWSPRINT IS COLLECTED SEPARATELY BY A SPECIAL TRUCK, AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH, AND CORRUGATED PAPER IS OBTAINED FROM LICENSED HAULERS. Estimated Expenses Initial Capital Outlay Pickup truck Trailer *Fork Lift (Used) $2,500.00 1,175.00 4,000.00 $7,675.00 *Used for moving and loading bales Monthly Operations Collection: 3 man crew -salaries and benefits $2,033.00 Vehicle operation & maintenance 150.00 Reserve for equipment replacement 50.00 Shredding & baling: 2 man crew -salaries & benefits Building -rental Electricity Supplies (wire) Equip. maintenance Telephone Heat ($180.00 averaged over 12 $1,311.00 100.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 15.00 mo.) 15.00 Sundry: Publicity (Mailers, Ads. etc.) Administration & supervision Based on 5% of estimated revenue Purchase of corrugated paper 88 tons @ $10.00/ton 50.00 248.00 ::m $2,233.00 $1,521.00 $1,178.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED MONTHLY EXPENSES $4,932.00 Estimated Revenue Based on estimates of available paper submitted by Dr. Dave Fancher Newsprint 94 tons distributed monthly in Salina *Assuming 258 salvaged=23.5 ton/mo. 23.5 tons x $24.00/ton= 564.00/mo. *Told by Madison, Wisconsin this is their estimate of what they are salvaging. . Dr. Fancher based his estimate on 508. Corrugated 220 tons available per month according to EPA nationwide estimates. **Assuming 408 salvaged=88 tons/mo. 88 tons x $50.00/ton= $4,400.00/mo. TOTAL ESTIMATED MONTHLY INCOME $4,964.00 **Dr. Fancher based his. estimate on 508. We fear that might be overly optimistic. Prices indicated here were quoted by Hutchinson Waste Paper Co. November 7, 1973. LESS ESTIMATED EXPENSES $4,932.00 ESTIMATED MONTHLY INCOME OVER EXPENSES $ 32.00 ESTIMATED EXPENSES AND REVENUE IF NEWSPRINT IS COLLECTED BY SANITATION DEPARTMENT CREWS AND CORRUGATED PAPER IS OBTAINED FROM LICENSED HAULERS. Estimated Expenses Initial Capital Outlay Fork Lift (Used) $4,000.00 Racks for trucks 8@ $230.00 each 1,840.00 $5,840.00 Monthly operations Shredding & baling: (See previous breakdown) Sundry: (See previous breakdown) TOTAL ESTIMATED MONTHLY EXPENSES Estimated, Revenue TOTAL ESTIMATED MONTHLY INCOME (See previous breakdown) LESS ESTIMATED EXPENSES ESTIMATED INCOME OVER EXPENSES $1,521.00 1,178.00 $2,699.00 $4,964.00 2,699.00 $2,265.00 Citizens' Advisory Committee for. Community Improvement City Commission Room City -County Building Salina, Kansas November 15, 1973 7:30 p.m. M I N U T E S The chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 7:32 p.m. See the attached list for those present. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as mailed. The chairman read the 1973 Annual Report of the Citizens' Advisory Committee. (Copy attached to these minutes) The chairman pointed out that much more time and effort was put forth by people of the committee than the report indicated. He thanked the members, vice-chairman, and the news media. He expressed appreciation to the @taff, in particular, for their part in preparing the work on the Minimum Housing Code. The next item of business was the election of officers for the coming year. The chairman thanked the nominating committee of Russell Caswell, Marcella Colborn, and Eva Velharticky, chairman, for their nominations of: Godfrey Lundgrin for Secretary, Helen Crawford,Solomon Oliver, and Gaylord Spangler for Vice -Chairman; Joe Jones,. Bill Keeler and Gilbert Wenger for Chairman. Helen Crawford asked that her name be taken from the list of nominees for Vice -Chairman. .Her request was so granted. Bill Keeler moved that the committee accept the report of the nominating committee. Rev. J. E.. Jones seconded his motion. Motion carried The chairman called for nominations for secretary. There being no other nominations, Bill Smith moved, seconded by E. H. Hagen that nominations for secretary cease. Motion carried. The names of the nominees for vice-chairman were read and there were no other nominations. Rev. Jones moved, seconded by Cecil Scroggins that nominations for vice -.chairman close. Motion carried. The nominees for chairman, Joe Jones, Bill Keeler and Gilbert Wenger were read, there being no other nominations, Merle Smock moved that the nominations be closed, seconded by Helen Crawford. Motion carried. George Etherington asked that the 3 nominees for chairman stand. The ballots were passed and the chairman asked Marcella Colborn, Lorena Knoll and Eva Velharticky to count the ballots. While they were counting the ballots, the chairman called on Bill Keeler, chairman of the paper re -cycling task force, to make his report. Mr. Keeler gave a very in depth and concise report on the various alternatives they had considered (copies attached) and their recommendation which is as follows: That the City of Salina purchase a truck or a pickup truck and low -boy type trailer to be used in a regular city-wide collection of news print from the residential area; that a crew of 2 or 3 men be assigned to this operation and if time permits, the same crew would operate the paper shredder and baling equipment;also .that efforts continue to be made to obtain the corrugated paper from commercial establishments either directly or indirectly through private refuse haulers. The task force suggests that revenue sharing funds be utilized to initiate this program and to subsidize it until.such'time as it can be included in the regular budget. Hopefully, within a reasonable time it becomes a self supporting function. That this be a totally voluntary program on the part of the citizens and that they be encouraged to place the bundled newsprint at the curb on the day designated for their particular area and that as an incentive for public participation, the governing body should consider pledging that any profit realized from the program would be utilized in some type of environmental improvements such as -2 - planting of trees. Mr. Keeler quoted the estimates of available paper, according to the study made by Dr. Dave Fancher and if 508 of it is salvaged at today's prices, the city would at least break even. Dr. Fancher's estimates were that there is 94 tons of newsprint available in Salina per month. The current price for newsprint is $30.00 per ton. At the time of Dr.-Fancher's report, the price was $15.00 per ton. .Dr. Fancher's report also estimates an approximate tonnage of 220 tons monthly of corrugated paper,available in Salina. Bill Smith, a member of the task force, pointed out that 1 ton of newsprint is equal to 17 trees. Bill Keeler told the committee what Sacred Heart High School was collecting on a volunteer program where the people had to take the material to a special place.- Bill lace: Bill Harris told the committee that there was no way of assuring anyone this is going to be a money making proposition. If the City Commission approves the project, they should do so with the idea of being willing to subsidize it. Newsprint alone will not finance the operation. We need the corrugated paper to make it a success. Mr. Harris pointed out that Madison Wisconsin lost $25,000.00 in the first year or two, now they are making money., Rev. Jones inquired what Hutchinson was doing in regard to the program. Mr. Bob Spriggs, owner of the Hutchinson Waste Paper Company, explained he was in the business and works with the. elementary schools on a volunteer collection program. Eva Velharticky mentioned there would be a savings in the use of the landfill. Bill Smith stated that in possibly 5 years this will be a mandatory thing, and this is one place where we can start out ahead. Solomon Oliver asked what was acceptable re— cyclable materials. Mr. Spriggs explained that it was corrugated paper and newsprint. Mr. Reitz asked what would happen when the Hutchinson Waste Paper Company went out of business. He was told the company had been in business for 40 years and would continue to be. Mr. Kaba was concerned why the location of the baling building was so far away? Mr. Keeler explained the 'equipment was already set up in the building and is available to the city at a very reasonable cost. Bill Harris explained that the.fire code and other zoning . restrictions have a lot of bearing on where the paper can be baled and stored. Merle Smock moved that the Citizens' Advisory Committee accept the task force's report and recommend it to the City Commission. Fortino Bonillo seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Rev. Jones said he would like to thank this task force for all the work they did on the subject. Bill Harris seconded this and said the committee did a lot of work in a relatively short time. The results of the voting for the new officers was held at this time. Godfrey Lundgrin received 25 votes for secretary. Gaylord Spangler received 14 and Solomon Oliver received 11 for vice-chair- man. Gaylord Spangler is the new vice-chairman. Joe Jones received 10, Gilbert Wenger received 11 and Bill Keeler received 4 for chairman. The chairman announced that it took 14 votes to be elected so they would have to re -vote between Joe Jones and Gilbert Wenger. The results of this vote was Joe Jones --16, Gib Wenger --11. Joe Jones was elected chairman for the next year. Mr. Simpson, chairman thanked all the committee for the work of the past year. Connie Achterberg moved, seconded by Solomon Oliver that thecommitteecommend the chairman for his fine work. Motion carried. There being no further business and upon proper motion the meeting adjourned. -&,,nµo,,'/ 1Lz? Margarqt Knipp, Secretary Pro -Tem Gerald F. Simpson, Chairman Citizens' Advisory Committee for Community Improvement City Commission Room City -County Building Salina, Kansas November 15, 1973 7:30 p.m. ATTENDANCE RECORD Members Present: George Etherington E. H. Hagan Joe N. Jones Bill Keeler Fortino Bonilla Godfrey Lundgrin William Bachofer, Jr. G. E. Spangler H. W. Steele Merle Smock Wm. D. Smith R. E. Reitz Gib Wenger Constance Achterberg Carl Ramsey Glen Van Cleef Helen Crawford Lorina 'C. Knoll Eva Velharticky Marcella Colborn Joe Kaba Cleo Allen J. E. Jones Cecil Scroggins Solomon Oliver Don Goering Stephen C. Ryan Jerry Simpson Others Present: Norris D. Olson, City Manager John Estes, Director of Services Bob Spriggs, Hutchinson Waste Paper Co. Bill Harris, Deputy City Manager George Tyll, KSAL John Marshall, Salina Journal Charlie Harrigan, KINA Margaret Knipp, Secretary SALINA CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1973 ANNUAL REPORT Presented November 15, 1973 January 9, 1973 No quorum - No action taken. Special meeting called for January 25, 1973. January 25, 1973 - Special Meeting Meeting date changed to 4th Thursday of every other month - first presentation to the Committee. March 13, 1973. Voted to amend the By -Laws to change the meeting date to the 4th Thursday of every other month. The Committee voted to appoint an Executive Committee or Steering Committee whose primary function would be to come up with projects, at which time a committee will be appointed to work on a project. The following members were appointed by the Chairman to serve on the Steering Committee: Mrs. Lewis Crawford, Phillip Herzig, Joe Jones, Bill Keeler, Solomon Oliver, Stephen Ryan, Gerald Simpson; Merle Smock and Mrs. Eva Velharticky. The Citizens' Advisory Committee prepared a statement encourag- ing the people of Salina to retain and support the Minimum Housing Code. March 19, 1973 First meeting of the Steering Committee. March 28, 1973 League of Women Votprs and the Citizens' Advisory Committee held a public information meeting on the Minimum Housing Code. April 4, 1973 The Citizens' Advisory Committee sponsored a public meeting . on the Minimum Housing Code at Oakdale School to answer questions people might have about the code and to give the public an opportunity to suggest changes in the code. April 5, 1973 The Citizens' Advisory Committee sponsored a public meeting on the Minimum Housing Code.at Hageman School to answer questions people might have about the code and to give the public another opportunity to make suggestions for changes in the code. April 12, 1973 - Special Meeting No quorum present. The Steering Committee recommended that the City Commission take no action on the petition that was filed calling for repeal of the Minimum Housing Code. Salina Citizens' Advisory Committee 1973 Annual Report Page -2- May 24, 1973 A motion passed to recommend the amendment of the Minimum Housing Code as proposed by the Steering Committee. The Committee voted to recommend to the City Commission to reduce the membership of the Citizens' Advisory Committee to 40 members or a reasonable number due to the difficulty experienced in ob- taining a quorum. July 26, 1973 The Committee moved to recommend the amendment of the Minimum Housing Code as recommended by HUD and the Steering Committee at the May 24, 1973 meeting. Three task forces are to be appointed 1. Recycling of paper products. 2. Administration of the Minimum 3. Capital Improvements. September 27, 1973 No quorum present. by the Steering Committee: Housing Code. The Steering Committee appointed -the following members to serve on the Minimum Housing Code task force: Gaylord Spangler, Con- stance Achterberg, Joe Jones, James Morrow, Godfrey Lundgrin, and R. G. Van Cleef. The Steering Committee appointed the following members to serve on the Paper Recycling Program task force: Bill Keeler, E. H. Hagan,William Smith and Lorina C. Knoll. The Steering Committee appointed the following members to serve on the Capital Improvements task force: Dr. Donald Goering, Gib Wenger, Carl Ramsey, Helen Crawford, Keith Duckers and Ralph Reitz. Curbside collection of newsprint, at least once each month by a special city vehicle. PROS CONS 1. Keeping it divorced from 1. A more expensive method refuse collection would than collection by Sanitation facilitate accurate cost Department crews. accounting. 2. Would serve all residents, not just those on city refuse collection. 3. Possibly the same crew could be utilized in operating the baling equipment. This would depend on frequency of collection and volume of paper processed. 2. Will require planning, coordination, and supervision. 3. If collection schedules are different than that of weekly refuse collection people might be more apt to forget to place bundled paper at the curb or alley. 4. Could.collect aluminum cans 4. If papers are collected less than at the same time. weekly people might be prone to dispose of them with other refuse 5. Would somewhat decrease the just to get them out of the way. volume of refuse handled by Sanitation Dept. crews. 5. Salvage of newsprint itself does not promise to be self-supporting. 6. Might serve to avoid a possible source of irritation with our refuse collection crews. 7. The collection vehicle itself could be painted and signed so as to draw attention and advertize the project. Collection by Sanitation Department Crews. PROS 1. Weekly collection. 2.Would not require an additional vehicle. 3. Same crews would collect the newsprint. CONS 1. Would collect only from Sanitation Dept. subscribers. 2. operation of baling equipment would still require additional manpower. 3. 4. Presently hauling the paper -- just not separated from other refuse. 4. Present location of baling equipment is out of the way for trucks enroute to the landfill. Problem to segregate on trucks. Carts and barrels are trans- ported beneath the beds. These would not be needed if all refuse was placed at the curb or alley. 5. Difficult to maintain a true picture of the cost involved for salvaging paper. 6. Collection routes would have to be adjusted in order to compensate for additional time involved in handling and delivering paper to baler to as not to penalize the crews. 7. At this time we are unable to determine what affect the new landfill location and fee will have on our refuse collection routes. The full impact is not expected until next summer. 8. To continue the same system of refuse collection will require the addition of one and possibly two more trucks in 1974. 0 Volunteer delivery to schools at scheduled intervals. PROS 1. Any profits would go to schools. 2. Youth would have direct involvement in conservation. 3. Could utilize volunteer help, both of students and PTA. 4. It would appear to re- quire less planning & supervision than a municipal collection. 5. Students would publicize 'the program. 6. Support of a school program might,have more appeal than a municipal operation. CONS 1. Schools .only operate 9 out of 12 months. 2. Might involve some time for school maintenance personnel. 3. Contributions, for the most part, would be limited, to families with school children. 4. Equipment for transporting the paper would be a problem. Unless the baling equipment was operated, the paper would have to be hauled in bulk to Hutchinson. Graves are donating a truck to Sacred Heart and the drivers are contributing their service. NOTE: USD #305 was not approached on this possibility. volunteer delivery to mechanically serviced containers located at Fire Stations 1, 2, and 4 or parking lots of rotail areas in various parts of the city. PROS 1. Collection would not 1. involve city labor. 2. Contributors could dispose 2. papers at their convenience. 3. 3. Merchants could help publicize. 4. 4. Conspicuous locations of containers would serve as continual reminders. 5. 6. CONS Contamination (or mixing) of paper. Possibility of vandalism. Littering. Supervision would be difficult containers were placed in retail areas. Not likely to capture as much paper as if collected curbside in residential areas. Cost of renting and servicing containers: $9.00 per month for a 4 Cu. Yd. container and $11.00 per month for a 6 Cu: Yd. container plus $1.25 per yd. each time ser- viced.