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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Item - 2009-08-17 • • Aelat "*.s . 10OF 4 Lake dsweg6SustainabiIity Sustainability Plan Update Waste Reduction and Recycling Action Area August 17, 2009 Susan Millhauser, Sustainability Coordinator City Sustainability Plan A sustainable Lake Oswego is a community that meets the vital human needs of the present without compromising our ability to meet future needs. This requires 4r—dg consideration of both long-term and short-term effects on ecological, economic, and community systems. From: Lake Oswego Sustainability Plan adopted 11 /2007 City Sustainability Plan Sustainability objectives : 1 . Reduce dependence upon fossil fuels, extracted underground metals and minerals. 2 . Reduce dependence on chemicals and other manufactured substances that _� can accumulate in Nature . 3 . Reduce dependence on activities that harm life-sustaining ecosystems. J11 -- = 4 . Meet the hierarchy of present and --I ig. future human needs fairly and SLi1 efficiently. the N ptiURyyLSTEP �J Action Areas for 2008 Energy Use & Water Procurement Waste Transportation Conservation Reduction [ i ] r N S&P Oar r „ay tf * air? .„ • Milestones (targets) — By 2012 t •• Sustainable end point goals — By 2027 r • Identified performance measures to track progress Waste Reduction & Recycling 2027 Goals • Do zero harm to the ecosphere • Zero waste disposed from City operations , facilities , and events 1116-1 • Purchase products that are made from 100% recycled materials , are designed for ease of re-use/vendor take- back/recycling , and come from local vendors and manufacturers Waste Reduction & Recycling .„, I "No _1 ______j : , PI M \ .a. 1 n` 1. a LAClAI ``-' - COUNTY �. � L i '* The Worm Wigwam t ., Waste Reduction & Recycling 2012 Targets • For City operations , decrease overall solid waste stream by 25% by weight by 2012 • Meet the State adopted Portland metro area recycling recovery rate of 64% by 2009 by increasing the City's recycling recovery rate Waste Reduction & Recycling 2008 Actions ✓ Collect baseline information & establish systems to monitor what types of materials and quantities are recycled and landfilled to determine current _- recovery rate and set future targets : ✓ Perform waste audits at each facility ✓ Inventory containers, collection schedules, & cost Track what goes in compactor & to Maintenance and where it comes from ✓ Collect data on recycling not collected by hauler Waste Reduction & Recycling 2008 Actions ✓ Keep staff informed of recycling best management practices Set up system for sharing information about availability of used office furnishings _- and equipment for reuse at the City Identify and fund position to oversee City waste reduction & recycling program �`"" sr Consider staff training through Master Recycler Program Waste Reduction & Recycling 2008 Actions A( Work with partners (e .g . LOSD , Allied , Clackamas Co. ) to evaluate opportunities to increase recycling rates and reduce waste going to landfills , with focus on special events, parks , ball fields , etc. A( When specifying outdoor recycling containers consider ease of use (by user and Maintenance staff) and placement Waste Reduction & Recycling 2008 Actions ✓ Install dishwashers in City facilities and provide durable dinnerware in break rooms and for City functions ✓ Hold employee events in facility that allows for use of durables Consider prohibiting City purchase of beverages in plastic bottles and food packaged in Styrofoam for meetings (draft policy has been developed . . . ) Waste Reduction & Recycling 2008 Actions Develop a formal policy requiring — deconstruction and construction debris recycling for City building projects (in practice ; bring with green building policy) Evaluate feasibility of implementing an employee recycling benefit, e . g . battery and compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) recycling Waste Reduction & Recycling 2008 Actions ✓ Continue to automate City functions , e . g . e-time , electronic paychecks , electronic billing , on-line applications , digital recording of meetings , electronic packet distribution , etc. , and look for additional opportunities Waste Reduction & Recycling Performance Measures • Overall waste generated annually Waste tonnage to landfill Materials diverted from landfill by type and weight • Paper purchased per staff FTE _ SPEN100 Waste Reduction & Recycling 2008 Accomplishments • Library media services collected and recycled close to 100 boxes of damaged , not playable , or unable to be used plastic media , such as DVDs , CDs , cassettes , & cases • Streamlined the collection and recycling of printer/copier toner cartridges , ink jet cartridges , batteries , and fluorescent light tubes from City facilities Waste Reduction & Recycling 2008 Accomplishments • Started using 100% post-consumer waste recycled content printer/copier paper for most City documents • Began participation in OfficeMax's reusable tote program for office supplies • Worked with Allied to conduct waste audits of 10 City facilities Waste Reduction & Recycling 2008 Accomplishments • Adopted Business Recycling Requirements • Participated in several community education and outreach events to promote sustainability: • Shorenstein Properties Green Fair • Community shred and recycling day • Block foam collection and recycling day • Set up recycling containers in City parks and for special events Waste Reduction & Recycling On-Going Activities • Prohibiting sale of bottled water at the Farmers' Market and providing water stations instead _ • Collecting vegetative waste for composting from the Farmers' Market and Adult Community Center Waste Reduction & Recycling Next Steps-2009 • Improve tracking efforts (internal and Allied Waste) • Implement Business Recycling Requirements • Develop waste reduction and recycling "curriculum" as part of employee sustainability training By 2012 . . . Thank you ! Contact: Susan Millhauser, Sustainability Coordinator 503-635-0291 ; smillhauser@ci .oswego.or. us www.ci .oswego.or. us then click on Sustainability