The City of St. Petersburg Sanitation Department Universal Curbside Recycling Report
February 20, 2014 1
Where Have We Been Subscription Based Curbside Recycling WSI from 2010-2012 $2.75 Per Month Curbside Sort One (1) 18 Gallon Open Container 7,800 Customers 760 Pounds Per Customer Per Year WastePro from 2012-Current $3.75 Per Month Includes ($0.75 City Subsidy For Tipping Fee Savings) Dual Stream Two (2) 18 Gallon Open Containers 7,000 Customers Manual Collection Trucks 600 Pounds Per Customer Per Year League of Women Voters – March 2013 Curbside Recycling Report to City Council City Staff – July 2013
Report/Response to City Council on League of Women Voters Report 2
Why Curbside Now…. We are the only major city in the state of Florida and one of only two municipalities in Pinellas County without a universal curbside recycling program. Eventually the landfill will be at capacity and our solid waste or ash will need to
be trucked out of the county for disposal at great expense. Educating our population and establishing a program now will help offset some of these costs and continue to do so into the future. St. Petersburg has a long and successful history with cost effective and innovative recycling and green initiatives. Universal curbside recycling is the next logical step in our plan for a green city. From a global perspective, recycling efforts benefit us by:
Conserving natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals. Preventing pollution generated in the process of gathering raw materials. Increasing energy savings that will help reduce our dependence on foreign oil Reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change Helping to sustain the environment for future generations.
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Curbside Recycling Types Subscription Based – Elective Only Those Customers That Choose to Have Service Pay for Service
Universal – All Residents Pay Participation non-mandatory
Mandatory – All Residents Pay Participation Required Via Code Requirements and Enforcement 4
Curbside Collection Options Single Stream Dual Stream Multi-stream 5
Single Stream (Pros/Cons) Increased Material Collection Typically Employs Larger Container With Lids
(90-95 gal) Materials Separated at Sorting Facility Easier for Homeowner Disposal (least amount of sorting) Allows for Automated Side Arm Collection Increased Level of Contaminants Reduced Value ($) of Recyclable Products 6
Automated Multi-Stream Recycling Less Material Collected Than Single Stream Two (2) or Three (3) Containers, Limited in Size Materials Taken Directly to Recycling Centers Most Work for Homeowner to Sort Lesser Levels of Contaminants
Greater Value ($) of Recyclable Products Costliest Means of Collection
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Method Recommendation Single Stream Collection
Why Most Efficient When Coupled With Automated
Collection Vehicles Injuries Reduced With Automated Single Stream Collection More Recyclables Collected With Larger Containers Reduced Sorting By Customer Increased Set Out Rates Nationwide Trend for Last Decade Increase in Number of Sorting Facilities 8
Curbside Collection Florida Cities Municipality
Number of Streams
Collection Method
St. Petersburg
Dual Stream
Manual
Clearwater
Single Stream
Automated
Tampa
Single Stream
Automated
Largo
Single Stream
Automated
Manatee County
Single Stream
Automated
Hillsborough County
Single Stream
Automated
Orlando
Single Stream
Automated
Miami
Single Stream
Automated
Hialeah
Single Stream
Automated
Pinellas Park
Dual Stream
Manual
Tarpon Springs
Dual Stream
Manual 9
There Will Be Costs Associated With Curbside Recycling
Additional trucks will be
required. Regardless of the collection
method chosen, labor costs will increase. Additional containers will
need to be purchased for 76,000 residential accounts. Waste stream diversion and
recyclable sales won’t cover the costs of the program.
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Estimated Equipment and Container Cost for In House Curbside Recycling Asset Type
Individual Expense
Total Initial Expense
Annual Equipment Expense
16 Route vehicles and 3 spares.
$283,000.00
$5,377,000.00
$672,125.00
$88.46
$6,722,296.00
$672,296.00
$23,000.00
$92,000.00
$13,142.86
$12,168,960.00
$1,357,536.00
90 gallon recycling containers (for 76,000 residences) Four Ford Escapes (Supervisors & Inspectors) Total
*Annual equipment expense is the total cost of the assets divided by their expectant life span. 11
Total Curbside Program Cost (Annual) For In-House Curbside Recycling Expenditure Type
Cost of Money 5% on $12,168,960 Containers & Vehicle Maintenance CNG Fuel Expense
Annual Expense
$11,348,259.09 (30) Year Term
19 Drivers, supervisory, maintenance, and support staff. Education and Community Outreach* Estimated Staff increase of 30 employees
$783,907.32 (P&I) $896,849 $62,400.00 $1,713,875.30
$150,000
Net Sorting Fees @ $15.31 Per Ton
$151,363.00
Equipment Cost
$1,357,536.00
subtotal
$5,115,930.62
Tipping Fee avoidance Estimated 9880 tons @ 37.50 per ton Asset, Labor, and Maintenance Expenses Grand Total:
($370,500) $4,745,430.62
Cost Per Household = $5.20 per month ($4,745,430.62/76,000) 12
Alley Recycling Collection Issues Why do most cities with alley solid waste collections, collect recyclables from the curbside? Out of sight, out of mind – residents are less vigilant in the
removal of containers after service when behind the home. Abandoned containers are an eyesore and become obstacles for solid waste collection. Overhead utilities and trees are a consideration when placing permanent solid waste containers, successfully educating the citizenry in this task is unlikely. Many alleys in the city do not have room for solid waste containers and recycling containers. We can’t use 300 gallon alley containers for recyclables due to excessive contamination issues. 13
No Room For Recycle Containers
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Overhead Utility Issues
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Outreach and Education Curbside recycling will be new to most residents in St.
Petersburg. Diversion and recycling goals will be difficult to reach without an aggressive education plan. Saving the planet’s resources and landfill space may not be enough reason for some residents to participate. There are programs available to help incentivize set out and participation. 16
Recycle Bank A service that partners with municipalities and their
haulers to increase set out and participation rates. Participation is tracked by the hauler. A reward system of discounts on goods or services is provided to the consumer. Recycle bank works with local businesses and restaurants to develop these discounts which drives foot traffic into their businesses. The environment, municipality, local businesses, and our residents all benefit from the program. 17
Single Stream Program Recommendations Large 90-95 Gal. Container
Equipped with RFID Tags
Side Arm Automated Collection Trucks Potential of tracking system utilizing GPS and GIS technologies
RFID Tracking System CNG powered trucks
Front Yard Collections (versus front and alley) Enhanced Public Education Component
Recycle Bank or other incentive process Privatize Operation (Outside Vendor) 18
Universal Curbside Recycling Procurement Schedule Action 1.
Draft SOW/Contract
2.
Day#
Completion
Date
Start
Friday 14-Feb-14
Approve RFP
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Friday 28-Feb-14
3.
Issue PN & Release RFP
19
Tuesday 4-Mar-14
4.
Pre-Proposal Conference
33
Tuesday 18-Mar-14
5.
Closing Date
49
Thursday 3-Apr-14
6.
Evaluate Proposals
62
Wednesday 16-Apr-14
7.
Price/cost analysis
62
Wednesday 16-Apr-14
8.
Rank & Shortlist
62
Wednesday 16-Apr-14
9.
Presentations
70
Friday 25-Apr-14
10.
Competitive Negotiations
84
Friday 9-May-14
11.
Best and Final Offers (BAFO)
91
Friday 16-May-14
12.
City Council Approval
125
Thursday 19-Jun-14
13.
Execute Contract
140
Thursday 3-July-14
14
Issue NTP
143
Monday 7-Jul-14
15.
Start Service
212
Monday 15-Sep-14
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Recommended Program Elements Privatize Service (Outside Vendor)
City Billing and Collections Joint Marketing Joint Public Education
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Questions?
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