Solid Waste Collection Alternatives Assessment Study Presentation to the City of Lakeland Commission
May 1, 2009
Focus of Study 1. Study and Analyze Conversion to
Automated Collection Service 2. Evaluate Alternatives for Alley Collection 3. Study and Evaluate City Roll-Off Collection Services
Solid Waste Division Services Provided • Residential Collection – Bulk Waste – Yard Waste
• Recyclables Collection • Commercial Waste
Collection
Division Staffing Position Manager of Solid Waste Supervisor of Solid Waste Solid Waste Foreman Solid Waste Collection Driver III Account Clerk III Office Associate II Solid Waste Collection Driver II Customer Service Representative II Solid Waste Collection Driver I Customer Service Representative I Solid Waste Collector Total
Budgeted Number 1
City Pay Grade 65
Salary Range ($) 61,630 – 95,617
3
54
47,132 – 73,153
2 17
47 31
39,748 – 61,630 26,894 – 41,724
1 1 15
29 29 29
25,604 – 39,748 26,894 – 41,724 25,604 – 39,748
1
29
26,894 – 41,724
10
24
22,692 – 35,172
1
24
22,692 – 35,172
33 85
20
20,571 -31,907
Trucks in Operation Program Services Refuse (Residential and Commercial) Yard Waste Single- Family Recycling Multi-Family Recycling Grapple Yard Waste Grapple Junk Appliance
Trucks in Operation Wednesday Thursday 0 15
Monday 15
Tuesday 14
Friday 14
0 5
0 5
15 5
0 5
0 5
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
1 1 27
1 1 26
1 1 27
1 1 27
1 0 25
Residential Routes
Worker Safety • Add Movie
Workers Compensation Claims Type of Injury
Number of Claims
Back/Neck Eyes Fall or Thrown from Vehicle Groin Hopper Insect Bite Knee/Ankle/Leg Laceration or Stab Miscellaneous Shoulder Toes/Foot Wrist/Elbow/Arm Total
388 60 90 33 8 51 1,316 67 126 323 29 148 2,639
Total Compensation ($) 139,123.91 4,473.73 21,694.98 27,135.56 613.53 5,042.01 828,673.18 8,825.44 22,756.28 120,951.01 2,522.62 23,543.79 1,205,356.04
America’s Most Dangerous Professions Ranking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Profession Fisherman Loggers Aircraft Pilots Iron and Steelworkers Farmers and Ranchers Roofers Electrical Workers Truckers Solid Waste Collectors Police Officers and Sheriffs
Deaths Per 100,000 Workers 111.8 86.4 66.7 45.5 38.4 29.4 24.1 26.2 22.8 21.4
Number of Deaths 38 87 82 40 285 79 30 904 18 143
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) Report, 2007
Advantages of Automated Collection • Residents
• City
– Convenient and easy method
– Improved efficiency
– Wheeled containers are more
– Reduced worker injuries
maneuverable and safer – High capacity – Keep rodents and pets out of trash – Cleaner neighborhoods
– Lower turnover rate – Reduced Worker’s
Compensation claims
Disadvantages of Automated Collection • Vehicles will require more maintenance • Homeowners will require education at
initiation • May not work in areas with on street parking
Man’s Carbon Footprint
Reduction Due to Automation
Comparisons
Issues With Alley Collection
Alley Narrower Than Vehicle
Vehicle Mirror Clearances
Helpers Assist Driver
Right Angle Turns
Issues With Alley Collection
Utility Pole Obstacles
Industry Trends
Benchmarking City
Number of Alley Customers
Number of Alley Routes
St. Petersburg
Estimated 40%
Estimated 40%
Tampa
8,000 homes
Five; Bi-weekly service
None
Jacksonville
800 premises
Roughly 2
None
Kissimmee
15 containers (commercial)
One
Standard commercial rate
Overhanging wires (Fully Automated Collection)/ Delivery trucks parked in alley
North Miami Beach
Average 975 containers per day (twice weekly service) Estimated 70%
Estimated 60%
None
Damage to trucks from overgrowth, Cans in alleyway
Yes, currently attempting
Estimated 70%
None
Prior to termination of service*, estimated
Estimated 30%
None
Trucks have difficulty staying in right-of-way (damage roads and curbs) Overgrowth, property infringement, corner lot damage (curbs, roadways)
Brief discussion – Residents vocal about keeping service Discontinued service*
One route is half alleys, other routes have an alley or two Multiple routes contain some alley collection Two neighborhood routes
None
Overgrowth, telephone wires & polls, bags in alleyway
None
Overgrowth, damage to water meters and roads
Have moved away from alley collection with exception of one neighborhood Some discussion, no formal movement
None
Overgrowth, damage to eaves & curbs
Lake Wales Ocala
West Palm Beach
30% of residential collection service Estimated 10%
Sanford
Estimated 5% of 12,000 homes
Orlando
2,000 homes
Extra Costs/Charges to Customers None
Problems Experienced by City
Attempt to move away from Alley Collection?
Damage to fences, low hanging phone and cable wires, and building eaves Damage to eaves, overgrowth, low-hanging wires, encroachment on City’s right-of-way Damage to trucks due to overgrowth, hit eaves
No (more efficient) Yes, though not successful (limited parking makes the transition problematic) First attempted in 1994 – have attempted every few years since then No
No
Service Costs to City/Damages Incurred No major costs No major costs 15%-20% increase in costs for alley services Nothing major – One incident with an eave (new driver) Repairs to collection vehicles for damage from overgrowth Have to resurface alleys and fix curbs Repairs to roadway Some minor damage to trucks Repairs to roads and utility equipment Nothing major – curb reparation
Roll Off Collection
Non-Exclusive Franchisees Entity Accurate Waste Systems B&S Land Development, LLC Dumpsterite Florida Refuse Services, Inc. Freedom Waste Johnson’s Excavation and Service JVS Contracting, Inc. Liberty Waste Prescott Septic Stidham’s Rental, Inc. Sunshine Recycling The Dumpster Company WCA of Florida, LLC Waste Management, Inc. Waste Services of Florida Webb’s Can-It
Agreement Date November 1, 2006 February 20, 2008 April 25, 2006 June 15, 2000 February 13, 2004 August 3, 2005 October 16, 2007 June 15, 2000 August 3, 2005 October 1, 2003 September 1, 2006 August 29, 2005 July 9, 2007 June 15, 2000 March 12, 2008 March 12, 2008
Status/Comment Not in Operation
Sold to Florida Refuse Pulled Out No work since 2005 Pulled Out
Small Jobs only
Benchmarking City
Number of Roll-Off Companies
City Provides Direct Roll-Off Service
Service Length
Franchise or Permit Operation
Cost of Permit/Franchis e Fee
Exclusive or Open Competition
St. Petersburg
Approx. 7
Yes
Yes
$1.62 x size of container
Exclusive
Gainesville
Estimated 10-12
No
Temporary and Permanent N/A
City Provided Compactor Container Service Yes
Yes, Franchise
Flat fee dependent upon axles
N/A
Jacksonville
No
N/A
Yes, Franchise
$500-$1,500 17%
Largo
3 major/6 small 1
Yes
No
Miami
22
Dunedin
Daytona Beach
2 permanent 6 temporary Estimated 15-20 19
Temporary and Permanent Temporary and Permanent Temporary and Permanent Temporary and Permanent Temporary and Permanent
Lake Worth
1
No
Tallahassee
Approx. 8
Lighthouse Point Plantation
1 3-7
Clearwater
Yes (City facilities) Yes Yes Yes (Garbage1/C &D 19)
Annual Franchise Audit Yes
Internal
N/A
Yes
Internal
N/A
No
Yes
Internal
N/A
Exclusive
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes, Franchise
22%
Exclusive
No
Yes
Internal
Yes, Franchise
25%
Open
No
No
N/A
Yes, Permit
15%
Open
Yes
Yes
Internal
Yes
Open
No
No
Exclusive
No
Yes
Audit, as needed, external Internal
Garbage Exclusive/ C&D Open N/A Open
No
No
N/A
No No
No Yes
N/A Internal
Yes, Franchise
Yes
Temporary and Permanent Permanent
$1,000/year (permit) $1 per yard (franchise) N/A
No
N/A
No No
N/A N/A
No Yes, Franchise
N/A Under negotiation
Options Key Components Method
Service Scenarios Exclusive Franchise, Private Operation
Exclusive Franchise, City Operation
Collector Selection
Bid
Sole source
Service
Collector to provide regular service to all residence and commercial businesses requesting service
Term Service Area
Five year City-wide service area
Rates and Fees
Rate is established in franchisee bid; generators pay collector Single audit with responsibilities established by contract; monthly submittal of franchise fee Franchisee is required to use County Landfill; enables all City generators to receive County tipping fee discount City/franchisee provides free audit information Single source responsibility for debris management
Department to provide regular service to all residence and commercial businesses requesting service Five year City-wide service area City sets rate; generators pay City
Reporting and Auditing
Disposal
Recycling/Diversion Emergency Services
Current Multiple, Private Provider System and Department Service Permitting of as many collectors as are qualified and willing to operate within City Collectors to provide regular service to all residence and commercial businesses requesting service Annual renewal City-wide service area Companies operate in competitive market
Uses City accounting system
Monthly submittal of franchise fee. Difficult and costly to audit permittee books and records
City uses County Landfill; enables all City generators to receive County tipping fee discount
Permit holders can use any permitted Landfill; City generators maybe receive County tipping fee discount No information provided
City provides free audit information to generators Single source responsibility for debris management
Current system does not mandate that they will provide services
Comparisons Exclusive Franchise System Non-Exclusive Franchise System • Greater customer choice • Lowest competitive and equitable rates for all businesses (large and small) • Greater ability to adapt to unique • More efficient vehicle collection routes customer needs resulting in less vehicles, reduced • The ability (in some cases) to greenhouse gas emissions and less weareasily change haulers if the and-tear on City streets customer is dissatisfied • More efficient and successful diversion of recyclables from the waste stream • Accountability for diversion of commercial recyclables and sharing of non-compliance risk • Provides City the ability to manage performance and customer service satisfaction levels through performance clauses in franchise agreement
Recommendations • Automated Collection
Recommendations • Alley Collection
Recommendations • Roll-Off Collection