Public Works & Infrastructure Committee Public Works & Infrastructure Committee
Geoff Rathbone, General Manager,
Solid Waste Management Services Introduction Introduction Solid Waste Management Services is responsible for: Managing approximately 1 million tonnes of waste annually Collecting, transfer, processing and disposal of municipal waste Managing waste diversion programs Managing household hazardous waste programs Providing transfer station loading services to private sector customers and the Regional Municipality of Peel Disposal services to York Region, City of Guelph, City of St. Thomas and other Municipalities in vicinity of Green Lane Collecting litter from public right-of-ways; and Perpetual Care of 161 closed landfill sites with Technical Services 2 SWMS Client Base SWMS Client Base Approximately 450,000 single unit homes 452,000 multi-unit homes 20,000 small commercial/institutional 6,000 litter/recycle bins / 1,000 Special Events Per Year City Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Divisions Private commercial and industrial waste accepted at Transfer Stations and Landfill 3 SWMS Assets - Facilities and Equipment SWMS Assets - Facilities and Equipment Total Value of Managed Assets - $500 Million 7 Transfer Stations 6 with Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depots Green Lane Landfill 1 Material Recovery Facility (MRF) 1 SSO (Green Bin) Processing Facility 1 Durable Goods Reuse/Recycle Centre 4 Collection Yards and 1 Litter Collection Yard 161 Former Landfills 780 Vehicles/Heavy Equipment 4 Services and Programs Services and Programs Program Collection Blue Bin Recycling Bi-weekly Green Bin Weekly Waste Bi-weekly Leaf and Yard Waste Bi-weekly, (March-Dec.) White Goods - Large Appliances Bi-weekly Durable Goods (e.g. mattress, porcelain and plastics) Bi-weekly Electronics Bi-weekly HHW Depot and Toxic Taxi (call-in) Environment Days 44 Drop-off Events- 1/Ward (Spring-Fall) 5 2011 Recommended Operating Budget by Service Gross Expenditure (in Millions) 2011 Recommended Operating Budget by Service Gross Expenditure (in Millions) Gross Expenditure - $342.6M 6 2011 Revenue Sources ($342.6M) 2011 Revenue Sources ($342.6M) Volume Based Rate Revenue $239.6M, 70% Sale of Recyclable Materials $19.6M, 6% City of Toronto - Waste Fees $39.0M, 12% WDO Funding $14.7M, 4% Paid Commercial Waste $17.9M, 5% Internal Recoveries & Other $8.0M, 2% Other External Revenue $3.8M, 1% Includes all Service Level Changes and excludes New and Enhanced 7 Staffing Trend Approved Positions 2003 - 2010 Staffing Trend Approved Positions 2003 - 2010 Key Points: Key Points: Year 2004: Increase to 24 hour Operations at all Transfer Stations & start of the SSO (Green Bin) Program Year 2004: Increase to 24 hour Operations at all Transfer Stations & start of the SSO (Green Bin) Program Year 2004 Year 2004 2006: Continued roll 2006: Continued roll--out of the SSO Program out of the SSO Program Year 2006: De Year 2006: De--centralization of Program Support, Communications, IT, Finance & Administration centralization of Program Support, Communications, IT, Finance & Administration Year 2007: Re Year 2007: Re--Centralization of Program Support , Communications, IT, Finance & Administration Centralization of Program Support , Communications, IT, Finance & Administration Year 2009: Launch of Volume Based User Fee Program Year 2009: Launch of Volume Based User Fee Program One One--time temporary staff added time temporary staff added Year 2011: Increase of 56 FTEs related to the transfer of the waste & recyclable collection in City parks from Parks & Recre Year 2011: Increase of 56 FTEs related to the transfer of the waste & recyclable collection in City parks from Parks & Recreaation tion 1100 1150 1200 1250 1300 1350 1400 1450 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Recom. 1236.1 1310.5 1342.6 1421.1 1339.6 1326.6 1383.8 1324.1 1285.8 Parks 56 FTEs 8 Opportunities & Lifestyle Challenges Opportunities & Lifestyle Challenges 10-year projected Increase or Decrease Paper -18% Plastics +17% Metal Stable Glass -50% Paper Packaging -13% Printed Paper and Packaging Generation Projection 9 SWMS Mission SWMS Mission Mission Statement: To be a leader in providing innovative waste management services to residents, businesses and visitors within the City of Toronto in an efficient, effective and courteous manner, creating environmental sustainability, promoting diversion and maintaining a clean city. 10 Path to a 70% Diversion Plan Path to a 70% Diversion Plan 2001, Council adopts Waste Diversion Task Force goal of 100% diversion by 2010 2005, Council adopts the Multi-Year Business Plan. Established new waste diversion goals of 60% by 2010 2006, David Millers mayoral platform and mandate includes a 70% diversion goal by 2010 2007, Council adopts the Target 70 Plan 70% diversion by 2010 Utility style funding model 11 Target 70 Initiatives Target 70 Initiatives Source Separation Initiative (Diversion Gain) 1. Source Reduction Initiatives 2. Green Bin Organics in Apartments/Condos 3. Enforcement Mandatory Diversion By-law 4. Behavioural Change 5. New Materials for Recycling 6. Improved Recycling Capacity 7. Reuse/Disassembly of Durable Goods for Recycling 8. Townhouse Collection 9. Biogas Composting Facility Physical Biological Processing of Mixed Residential Waste 12 Target 70 Progress Target 70 Progress 1. Source Reduction Initiatives In-Store Packaging - 5 charge per shopping bag Prohibit the sale and distribution of bottled water at Civic Centres December 2008 Proposals for source-reduction initiates for hot drink cups take out food packaging on hold pending Waste Diversion Act amendment process 2. Green Bin Organics in Apartments/Condos Over 1,800 buildings invited to participate to date Currently 435 City serviced buildings are on the Green Bin program Representing 20 % of all City Serviced buildings By the end of 2012, this roll-out will be completed 13 Target 70 Progress Target 70 Progress 3. Enforcement Mandatory Diversion By-law Single-family audits show a blue bin participation rate of 94% and a Green Bin participation rate of 87% Currently developing with Municipal Licensing and Standards a compliance program for multi-residential recycling participation and contamination 4. Behavioural Change Financial driver Implemented volume based user pay systems for multi-residential and single family households in 2008 14 Target 70 Progress Target 70 Progress 5. New Materials for Blue Bin Recycling Added plastic retail bags and foam polystyrene in 2008 Planning to add mixed rigid (Thermoform) plastics 2012 Working on adding all other plastic film, small scrap metal items and hot food and beverage paper containers 6. Improved Recycling Capacity Replaced blue boxes in single family households with larger blue bins (4 sizes) program implemented in 2008 weekly recycling can be implemented as required Provide in-unit containers (bin or bag) to multi-family units, commenced in 2009 15 Target 70 Progress Target 70 Progress 7. Reuse/Disassembly of Durable Goods for Recycling Durable goods collection started City wide in 2009. Material is sent to one City operated reuse centre for sorting and consolidation to increase reuse and recycling Currently recycle for scrap metal, porcelain, clean wood, electronics, mattresses and box springs and large household plastics (e.g. lawn furniture, toys, etc.) Potential recycling markets for carpet Work with charities to co-ordinate advertising (furniture/textiles) 16 Target 70 Progress Target 70 Progress 8. Townhouse Collection Added all 30,000 townhouses to the curbside collection program. Completed conversion in 2009 Eliminated pile collection Recycling participation up 9. Biogas Composting Facility for Mixed Waste 150,000-300,000 tonnes/yr (tpy) facility being considered (Further details later in presentation.) 17 Accomplishments Accomplishments Increased the overall residential diversion to 47% 60% single-family and 20% multi-residential 94% participation in the blue bin and 87% participation in the Green Bin program 50% reduction in plastic retail bag generation in Toronto Reduction in residual waste sent to landfill Currently approximately 60-70 trucks sent to landfill / day Down from peak of 142 trucks/day in 2001 18 Accomplishments Accomplishments Self-funding program since 2008 Includes self-funded capital for diversion and landfill infrastructure Implemented separate collection of electronic waste at curbside Further greening of the fleet reducing the use of diesel fuel New 75,000 tonnes/year Green Bin processing facility under construction at Disco Transfer Station 19 Target 70 Landfill Impact Target 70 Landfill Impact Achievement of Target 70 plan extends landfill life 2026 with no new diversion 2034 with 70% diversion by 2014 20 Disposal Disposal The total tonnes of waste being disposed is decreasing with the implementation of various recycling/diversion initiatives. 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Projected 2011 Estimate Tonnes 1,678 1,072 877 750 709 670 668 578 565 555 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500 1,600 1,700 1,800 Tonnes of Waste Disposed (000's) 21 Diversion Diversion 22 The residential diversion rate will continue the trend upward with the implementation of the volume- based rate structure for single and multi- unit residences as well as other diversion initiatives. New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction 1. Green Bin Program Processing 2. Biogas Composting Facility 3. Durable Goods Recycling Centre 4. Landfill Improvements 23 New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction 1. Green Bin Processing Currently collect 120,000 tonnes of Green Bin organics annually One-third processed at Citys Dufferin Facility remainder at private composting facilities Construction of new capacity facility at Disco Transfer Station Expansion of Dufferin Organics Facility 24 New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction 1. Green Bin Processing SSO tonnage is expected to increase to 160,000- 170,0000 tpy Council direction on SSO processing 2/3 Public Ownership/Contractor Operated (120,000 t) Disco 75,000-90,000 tpy Dufferin 30,000-50,000 tpy 1/3 Private sector owned/operated facility (50,000 t) Current External Contractors 4 private contractors throughout Ontario 25 New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction Green Bin Processing Facility and Biogas Recovery the Disco Transfer Station 26 New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction Green Bin Processing Disco Biogas Facility Timeline Q1/11 Q1/12 Phase 1 Repairs Shutdown for Facility Operational Q1/13 - Q1/14 Operational Excavation Operational Construction Phase 2 27 Timeline Dufferin Disco New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction 2. Biogas Composting Facility for Mixed Waste Background Attaining Target 70 requires new infrastructure to process and treat residual waste In 2008, SWMS with the Citizen Based Residual Waste Working Group evaluated the preferred site and technology for residual waste processing: Considerations included: ability to manage 150,000 t/yr and divert 75,000 t/yr from landfill 8-10 new % points of diversion capital & operating costs compliance with Ontario environmental standards and definition of diversion proven operating history of technology space for the facility and existing land use for site and surrounding area; site accessibility and servicing (e.g. water, wastewater, energy); and time to implement 28 New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction 2. Mixed Waste Processing Technology Technology/Site Selection Process Full range of technologies evaluated, including, mechanical, biological and thermal treatment All City-owned solid waste sites considered Satisfied that the considerations were met the study recommended Mechanical and Biological Treatment Technology (MBT) operating on City-owned property adjacent to Green Lane Landfill site 29 New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction 2. Mixed Waste Technology Selection Process Additional Considerations Biogas Composting Facility Energy from Waste Ministry Definition of Diversion Yes No EA Required No Yes All Residue to Green Lane Landfill Yes No Operational within 5yrs Yes No Requires Change in Compost Guidelines Yes No 30 Comparison of Green Lane, Mixed Waste Comparison of Green Lane, Mixed Waste Processing and Energy From Waste Costs Processing and Energy From Waste Costs Comparison of Green Lane, Mixed Waste Comparison of Green Lane, Mixed Waste Processing and Energy From Waste Costs Processing and Energy From Waste Costs Capital Cost Annual Capacity Electricity Recovered (mW) $ Value of Electricity Lifetime Capacity $/Tonne Capital Operating Cost/Tonne Share of Electricity Revenue Net Cost/Tonne Green Lane Landfill $220 M 800,000 12 mW $11.4 M/Yr 15,200,000 t $14.50 $33.50 $2.00/t $46.00/t Mixed Waste Processing $115.5 M 140,000 2 mW $1.75 M/Yr 150,000 tpy x 25 yrs =3,750,000 t $33.00 $90.00 $3.60/t $120.00/t Durham EFW $272 M 140,000 13 mW $8.6 M/Yr 140,000 tpy x 25 yrs = 3,500,000 t $77.50 $121.00 $61.50/t $137.00/t Peel EFW N/A Private Capital. Cost of Capital in Operating Cost. 160,000 7 mW $7.0 M/Yr 160,000 tpy x 25 yrs = 4,000,000 t Privately owned. Cost of Capital included in Operating Cost. $110.00- $120.00 $110.00- 120.00/t 31 2. Proposed - Residual Waste/Biosolids to Processing Facility Transfer and Residual Waste Processing and Disposal Flow Diagram 1. Current Residual Waste to Landfill Class B Compost Landfill Biogas Composting Facility Recycling Single Family Multi family Landfill Transfer Station Transfer station Single Family Multi family Biosolids 32 New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction 2. Biogas Composting Facility Next Steps Select Option A or Option B, mid-2011 Option A City-owned Facility: 3 consortia have pre-qualified and been short listed for the RFP Issue RFP to design, build and operate facility early 2012 Option B Willing host search under way Issue Request For Pre-Qualification early 2012 33 New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction 3. Durable Goods Currently one (1) Reuse Centre in TEDCO property The long-term plan is have up to three (3) Reuse Centres Commissioners Dufferin Bermondsey Timeline to commence construction 2012-2013 34 New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction New Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction 4. Landfill Infrastructure Challenges if Target 70 Goal is Not Reached Very limited long-term capacity in the Province to accommodate the Citys needs Recent agreements with Province and Michigan have stopped the shipment of municipal waste into the state Timing to conduct an Environment assessment is 10+ years With no guarantees that an EA will be approved No new landfill approved in the Province since Halton Region landfill in the 1980s $80-$100 M siting cost Recent Ministry EA decisions indicate MOE requirement to incorporate aggressive waste diversion plans in order to be approved 35 Waste Diversion Act Waste Diversion Act Ontario Waste Diversion Act, 2002 came into effect June 2002 Allows for the implementation of Stewardship/extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs Requires the Stewards brand owners, first importers or retailers to bear the physical and/or financial responsibility for ensuring proper management of products and packaging at end of life cycle 36 Waste Diversion Act Stewardship Funding Waste Diversion Act Stewardship Funding Currently 4 stewardship programs: Packaging and printed material - blue box waste Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Used Tires 37 Waste Diversion Act Stewardship Funding Waste Diversion Act Stewardship Funding Packaging and Printed Paper: Fund 50% of the net provincial costs of municipal recycling programs Since 2004 Toronto has received approximately $55 M from industry steward funding Funding primarily offsets collection, processing, promotion and some capital costs 38 Waste Diversion Act Stewardship Funding Waste Diversion Act Stewardship Funding Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste: MHSW Program launched July 2008 and to date Toronto has received approximately $1.5 M Stewards pay for Phase 1 material representing 70% of the total MHSW costs (e.g. paints, solvents, oil, etc.) Phase 2 Material will be funded by the MOE representing 5% of the costs ( e.g. fluorescent lights, pharmaceuticals, rechargeable batteries) Phase 3 Material will be funded by the City representing 25% of the costs (all other hazardous material e.g. some solvents, fertilizers etc.) 39 Waste Diversion Act Stewardship Funding Waste Diversion Act Stewardship Funding Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment: Industry 100% responsible for the costs of transportation/processing designated waste electronics (computers, televisions, cameras, cell phones, etc.) City receives approximately $220.00 per tonne to cover the cost of collecting the material Approximately 60% of City cost Used Tires: Industry 100% responsible for the costs of processing transportation and collection costs The City receives $88.00 per tonne which covers the full cost to operate the depot program 40 Waste Diversion Act Stewardship Funding Waste Diversion Act Stewardship Funding Waste Diversion Act 2002, and the Blue box program plan are currently under review by the MOE Toronto supports the designation of additional materials the City manages for stewardship programs, such as: Branded organics (diapers, paper towels) Bulky items (furniture, mattresses) All electronic waste Construction and demolition waste Litter (gum, tobacco, packaging) 41 2010 Solid Waste Management Services 2010 Solid Waste Management Services Residential Curbside Collection Costs Residential Curbside Collection Costs 2010 Solid Waste Management Services 2010 Solid Waste Management Services Residential Curbside Collection Costs Residential Curbside Collection Costs $78 Million $38 Million $40 Million $8 M $30 Million* * Estimate that 20% of $30 Million will be saved = $6.0 Million 114,000 Units 165,000 Units DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 117,000 Units 65,000 Units Existing Contracted Out Area Proposed Contracted Mid 2012 Service Provided by Public Sector 42 Contracting Out Overview Contracting Out Overview On February 7, 2011 the City of Toronto provided notice to the Toronto Civic Employees' Union (TCEU), Local 416, of its intention to recommend a competitive bid process for three areas of work currently carried out by TCEU members The proposed services under consideration are: all daytime, residential curbside collection west of Yonge Street to the Etobicoke border (approximately 165,000 homes) an increase to City-wide litter vacuum operations (from 25% to approximately 50%) litter /recycling collection within Toronto City parks. In these three service areas, it is anticipated that about 300 positions would be affected There is an Expected savings of approximately 20% ($8 M) A detailed report will go forward to the PWI meeting in April 2011 43 Strategic Plans Strategic Plans Key Priorities: to achieve an overall diversion rate of 70% to secure long term waste disposal capacity to ensure sustainable, self-funding of operating and capital requirements for existing and new diversion programs 44 45 Solid Waste Management Services
MISSION To be a leader in providing innovative waste management services to residents, businesses, and visitors within the City of Toronto in an efficient, effective and courteous manner, creating environmental sustainability, promoting diversion and maintaining a clean city. Service Providing outstanding customer service
Efficiency Ensuring maximum efficiency in service delivery Sustainability Promoting diversion to ensure the security and sustainability of our disposal resources Focus on improving customer service, increasing customer satisfaction and decreasing overall customer complaints
Review organizational structure and service plans to ensure maximum efficiency in service delivery Prepare a mid-term plan for the security and sustainability of Green Lane Landfill
Work collaboratively with other divisions that support our service delivery to improve communication, processes and service delivery Review internal processes and the way service is provided to identify opportunities to streamline operations and create efficiencies Develop a long term disposal security plan, including the investigation of a full range of disposal and processing methods Investigate, invest in and use technology to improve communication, processes and service delivery Work collaboratively with other divisions to identify opportunities for consolidation of services to create efficiencies and improvements in service delivery
Pursue 70% diversion target through a focus on multi-residential customers and development of a mixed waste facility
Communication
Utilize a multi-channel communication approach to promote and market our services to customers
Investing in our People Develop a "People Plan" to prepare for our future skills and knowledge needs
Strategic Options Strategic Options No New No New Diversion Diversion Stay on Target Stay on Target 70 Track 70 Track 2012 2012--2010 2010 Utility Rates Utility Rates Flat to Flat to I nflation + I nflation + Expected Landfill Expected Landfill Life Life 2026 2026 2034 2034 2020 Diversion 2020 Diversion Rate Rate 50% 50% 70% 70% 46 47 48 Key Tenders on the Horizon and Release Dates Key Tenders on the Horizon and Release Dates Transfer and Disposal: Green Lane Landfill Landfill contingency capacity (March 2011) Stage 7 excavation and soil stockpile construction (March 2011) Redevelopment of the entrance way and installation of dual scales to accommodate current traffic flow (April 2011) 10 year Engineering Oversight Contract (July 2011) 10 year Site Operations and Excavation Contract (July 2011) Installation of solar collectors on Green Lane Landfill buffer lands (2012) Residential vegetable oil recycling service provider (April 2011) Electronic Waste processing and recycling (May 2011) RFQ for an MHSW service provider (collection and final disposal/processing) from our six MHSW depots (Fall 2011) 49 Key Tenders on the Horizon and Posting Dates Key Tenders on the Horizon and Posting Dates Processing: Sale of Recyclable Materials (On-going) Material Recovery Facility Contract (2011) SSO Digester Solids (2011) OCC collected from nighttime collection (2011) Dufferin MRF retrofit / operating contract (2011) Reuse Centre engineering contract (2011) Construction (2012) Biogas Composting Facility (Fall 2012) Leaf and Yard waste 4-6 contracts (2012) SSO private sector contract for organic material in excess of Citys capacity (2013) Collections: Contracting Collection West of Yonge Street (Summer 2011) Contingency Collection (Summer 2011) Litter/Recycle Collection in City Parks (Sumer 2011) Litter Vacuum Collection 50% of City (Summer 2011) Next Generation Green Bins (Fall 2011-Spring 2012) 50 51