Arlington County Commercial/Multifamily Solid Waste Study

Arlington CountyCommercial/Multifamily

Solid Waste Study

Presented by:Chip Goyette, Solid Waste PlannerArlington County Government Department of Environment Services

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Agenda: Arlington Facts and Figures Multi-family/Commercial Recycling Solid Waste Management Plan Solid Waste Study Questions and Answers

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Arlington Facts and Figures

Twenty-six square miles Population of 196,800

57% of residents live in apartments or condos

33 million square feet of commercial space

Commercial and multi-family sector generates 70-75% of all solid waste produced in the County

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Multifamily & Commercial Recycling in Arlington

Responsible Party Material Requirements Reporting Requirements Education

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MF/Commercial Recycling: Responsible PartyDefinitions (Chapter 10, Article IV)

Multiple-family dwelling - the owner, manager, or agentresponsible for the management and disposalof solid waste generated at that property.

Business – the business or property owner, manager oragent and, if different, the party responsible for the Management and disposal of solid waste generated at

thatbusiness.

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MF/Commercial Recycling: Material Requirements

Multifamily

Commercial

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MF/Commercial Recycling: Reporting Requirements Multifamily Commercial Haulers

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MF/Commercial Recycling: Education Requirements Periodic

education required Signage Flyers/Posters Lease language &

property manuals Verbal education

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Solid Waste Management Plan: The Opportunity Largest Generator of Solid Waste Low Recycling and Participation Tonnage Reports Resources at County level

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Solid Waste Management Plan:Enhancements, First Five Years Expanded recycling for multi-family

and commercial properties Expanded solid waste planning and

compliance capacity Environment investment fee --

detailed feasibility analysis Solid waste study

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Solid Waste Study: Community Involvement

Expanded SWC membership SWC developed policy questions Presented study to community

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Solid Waste Study:Goals

Learn how waste is managed in these sectors

Recommend alternatives to reduce waste stream

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Solid Waste Study:Scope of Work

Survey of business/multifamily sector Benchmark 20 localities Final report discussing options Recommendation from consultant

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Solid Waste Study:Current Status

Consultant finishing survey and benchmarking reports

Briefings scheduled for Dec. 15

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Solid Waste Study:Next Steps

Begin final report on options Hold 2nd briefing in new year County Manager makes

recommendation to County Board

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Questions & Answers

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For more information:Chip Goyette, Solid Waste PlannerArlington County Solid Waste BureauPhone. 703-228-6486 E-mail. [email protected]. www.arlingtonva.us >> Search:

“Solid Waste Study”

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