Waste Diversion

Sharon FlemingCity of Toronto

Manager, Business Systems and RevenueCFAA Conference - Waste Diversion

June 16, 2011

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Getting to 70% diversionSource Separation Initiative:1. Source Reduction Initiatives2. Green Bin Organics in Apartments/Condos3. Enforcement Mandatory Diversion By-law

4. Volume Based Rate Structure/Billing System5. New Materials for Recycling6. Improved Recycling Capacity7. Reuse/Disassembly of Durable Goods for Recycling8. Townhouse Collection

Mixed Waste Processing:

9. Biogas Composting Facility

Billing System

Volume- based Solid Waste rates and how it relates to the Getting to 70% Diversion plan

Objectives:• Funds our diversion programs• Provides diversion incentive• Encourages behaviour changes

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Solid Waste Management Fees

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Base Rate

Rebate

Net Charge

$191.30/unit/year

$185.00/unit/year

$6.30/unit/year

Excess Fee

Uncompacted (over 1.907y3/unit/year)

$13.27/y3 Compacted (over 0.9585y3/unit/year)

$26.55/y3

What’s included?

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Other Services Provided

• Promotion and Education• Calendars, stickers, posters, info cards

• 3Rs Ambassador Volunteer Program• In-unit recycling containers• E-waste containers• Chute Closure Permitting Program

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2010 Waste Diversion

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Achieving our diversion goals

DIVERT MORE

pay le$$

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Comparison of 100 Unit Buildings (Compacted)

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Building #1 Building #2 Building #3

Total Waste 20 y3 20 y3 20 y3

Garbage 16 y3 6 y3 2 y3

Recycling & Organics

4 y3 14 y3 18 y3

Annual Cost $20,235.47 $6,391.54 $853.97

Cost per Unit $202.35 $63.9 $8.54

Tips to Reduce Costs

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Minimize Garbage• Place only FULL garbage bins out for collection

• Changing garbage bins to recycling bins

• Use your garbage compactor effectively– Use “safety bar” to keep lids down during compaction

• Don’t put furniture / bulky items into garbage containers– Arrange for separate collection of “Durable Goods”

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Maximize Diversion• Recycle, Recycle, Recycle!

• Recycle containers in common areas• “in-unit” recycle container program

• Encourage participation in the Green Bin and E-Waste programs

• Update posters / educational materials at your building

• Educate the building management / maintenance staff

• Take advantage of all collection services provided by the City

• Call City to arrange for waste diversion presentation and/or site visits to assist in waste diversion initiatives

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Contact Us:

Solid Waste Management ServicesSharon FlemingManager, Business Systems and RevenuePolicy and Planning(416)397-0207sfleming@toronto.ca

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