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FROM: John MosW-/",� PREPARED BY: Cyndi Butterfield
Utilities Driector Solid Waste Coordinator
SUBJECT: Household Hazardous Waste Element
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
By motion, approve in concept the Household Hazardous Waste Element.
DISCUSSION
Background
Purpose of the Public Hearing
State law requires each jurisdiction to prepare a HHWE which defines specific programs
for the safe collection, recycling, treating and disposing of household hazardous wastes
generated by households in the jurisdiction. This is the first in a series of two public
hearings required for review of the Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE). Copies
of the Draft HHWE have been distributed to Council for review.
An overview of the entire HHWE including descriptions of existing conditions, the method
of program evaluation, and plans for monitoring and evaluating programs is found in the
Executive Summary on Page IV-2-1 of the HHWE. This report focuses on descriptions of
selected programs, their projected costs and funding mechanisms.
Regional Planning Where are we now and what can be expected?
As with the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE), City Solid Waste staff
worked with other jurisdictions on an advisory committee to provide recommendations for
the draft HHWE. The Solid Waste Task Force and the Council of Governments developed
the final draft which is recommended by them for approval.
The plans are designed to be implemented regionally under the planned Integrated Waste
Management Authority. Regional implementation will allow us to share in the costs of
programs and facilities, and to provide the public throughout the county with consistent
promotional and educational information.
Both the SRRE and the HHWE are being reviewed within a program Environmental
Impact Report. The EIR has been released for public comment by the COG (lead agency).
When the EIR has been certified, the SRRE and-the HHWE will come back to Council for
adoption at a second public hearing. Spring of 1994 is targeted for completion of this
process.
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Selected Programs Within the Draft Household Hazardous Waste Element
Selected Programs: Page IV-6-1
The programs selected by the Solid Waste Task Force and the Council of Governments for
Council review include collectionrho rg ams.load checking programsrecycling programsand
education and public information programs. Each of these programs is described below.
This HHWE satisfies state planning requirements and contains preliminary, broad brush
descriptions of programs and facilities. It is a first step in the planning process which
provides a framework upon which we will add specific program plans. Appropriately, the
proposed regional Authority will take charge of developing the final plans. City Council and
staff will be able to ensure project cost effectiveness through active participation in the
planning and implementation process under the planned Authority.
Collection Programs: Page IV-6-2
Safe collection programs are the first step to both recycling and disposal of household
hazardous wastes. Collection programs must be made available to all households. The
proposed programs have been specifically developed to meet the unique needs of the
geographically dispersed urban and rural residents in San Luis Obispo county. To meet
these needs, the planned programs have two basic components: A centralized permanent
facility for collection in the central county and storage of accumulated wastes, combined
with a mobile satellite unit for providing periodic collection opportunities to outlying areas.
A facility at the County Operational Center at Kansas Avenue has recently been permitted
to accept and store household hazardous wastes and will function as the central permanent
site. This facility is located just west of San Luis Obispo on Hwy 1. Since shipping and
disposal costs represent 70 - 80% of the costs of programs, wastes collected at both the
permanent and satellite locations will be stored at Kansas Avenue until full truck loads can
be packed for cost effective shipment. The cost savings associated with the ability to
accumulate and store volumes of wastes is one of the primary reasons for having a
permanent facility.
The mobile unit will be equipped with collection, storage, and administrative capabilities.
This unit will be moved to prepared satellite locations for collection events. Wastes
collected at the satellite facilities will be stored at the Kansas Avenue facility for bulk
shipping. As program needs become more defined, satellites may be developed at landfills
and other processing facilities.
"Recycle Only"events are limited to the collection of recyclable household hazardous wastes
which include latex paint, motor oil, antifreeze and car batteries. The San Luis Obispo
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Garbagemen's Association has already sponsored two county wide events which directed the
recyclables to the private sector for reprocessing.
The HHWE also provides the option for jurisdictions to implement curbside collection of
used motor oil. Collection programs for hauling waste to the landfill and recyclables to the
sort yard remain the responsibility of each jurisdiction within the SRRE. Therefore,
implementation of curbside collection of used motor oil will be up to each jurisdiction. The
program is listed within the HHWE as an option.
Load Checking Programs: Page IV-6-3
Load checking programs are required by the California Code of Regulations. Current load
checking programs at Cold Canyon landfill involve a visual survey of incoming self-haul
loads, rejection of toxic materials, and spot checks of self-haul loads on the landfill face for
removal of hazardous wastes. The HHWE calls for an expansion of existing programs to
include checking_commercial hauler loads and an increase in the inspections of self-haul
loads.
Recycling Programs: Page IV-6-4
As stated above, separating out recyclable hazardous wastes is a priority. Recycling
materials keeps resources in the cycle of use, protects landfills and groundwater from
contamination, and significantly lowers disposal costs associated with hazardous wastes.
Recycling programs include"Recycle Only"events, eparation at household hazardous waste
collection facilities and the option for jurisdictions to provide curbside collection of used
motor oil as discussed above. Private sector recycling will also be promoted. There are
currently retailers in the county that take back latex paint, motor oil, antifreeze and auto
batteries for recycling. Plans include supporting these programs to increase the number of
retailers that recycle the products they sell by providing technical assistance and promotion.
Education and Public Information: Page IV-6-5
The success of source reduction, collection, recycling and safe disposal programs depends
on the effectiveness of education and public information programs. The HHWE describes
school, residential and local government programs. City staff will work closely with the
Authority to develop quality educational programs and to ensure effective distribution and
use within the City. Please refer to chapter 6 for a complete list of planned programs.
Program Funding and Estimated Costs: Page IV-9-1
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Tipping fees at landfills and facilities will be the primary source of funding for HHWE
programs and facilities. Other options include fees imposed at collection events. The
Authority will apply for grants available through the California Integrated Waste
Management Board. Funding sources other than tipping fees can be imposed (or not) at
the discretion of local jurisdictions. Contingency sources must be identified in the HHWE.
The following potential contingency funding sources are suggested:
• Development mitigation fees.
Advanced disposal fees imposed on products to cover disposal costs (potential state
legislation).
Collection rates.
Franchise fees.
General fund contributions.
The attached table provides an estimate of program costs. Costs for load checking and
recycling programs implemented by the private sector are not included. Capital costs
associated with the permanent and mobile satellite facilities are estimated at $65,000. Most
of the costs related to education and public information have been included in the education
component of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element since, for practical purposes,
these programs will be merged. Actual expenditures for recycling and disposal will be
dependent on the number of annual events.
Again, since these are preliminary descriptions of planned programs, the costs to the City
are not clearly defined in this document. Variables include the costs of programs
determined by detailed implementation plans, the number of jurisdictions that participate
in the JPA, and the number of events annually. City Council and staff will have direct input
into ensuring project and facility cost efficiencies via active participation in the regional
planning and implementation process.
FISCAL IMPACTS
There is no fiscal impact to the recommended action to approve the HHWE in concept.
ALTERNATIVES
The Household Hazardous Waste Element is a State mandated document. These plans
have been developed regionally and have been approved and recommended for local
adoption by the Solid Waste Task Force and the Council of Governments. For these
reasons, alternatives are not discussed.
Attachment: HHWE Implementation Costs Table
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELMIEriT
M PLEIVVIEIVTATION COSTS 1993-95
CAPITAL COSTSI . NON-CAPITAL S.1093`....�<NON-CAPITAL S..1994.: :NONCAPrIALs less AGENCIES:
.. .. -28.3 •26.3 -28'3
COt z=ON / RECYCWNG / LOAD CIECRING PROGRAMS
KANSAS AVE 230.000 370,000 $70,000 $70.000 IWMA
FACUJ9T
MOB11E SATELLiT6 233,000 f100,000 $100.000 5100,000 IWMA
REC7CLING ONLT s0 3 28.000 s 28,000 s 28.000 IwNw Wur
DRS HSUL�Am .
LOAD CHECKING s0 NO ACENCT COSTS LANDFILL
OPERATORS
PUBLIC:. EDUCATION PROGRAMS .
SCHOOL PROGRAM 20 SEEE 4 SERE 4 SRRE 4 IWMA end CRUMB
RESIDENT PROGRAMS s0 $6.000 -s 26.000 -s $6,000 -s rwMA
GOVT.PROGRAM s0 SRRE 4 SAKE -4 SRRE 4 RIMA
TOTAL EXPENSES ses.000 6204,000 $204.000 $204,000
1. - Annual capital costs include facilities and equipment
2. - Non-capital costs include disposal,recycling and personnel costs
3. - Non-capital budget expenditures for collection can be adjusted to support the number of
collection events within a given budget year
4. - These costs are primarily covered by the SRRE Education and Public Information Component.
S. - These are costs that are over and above those expenditures that are covered by the SRREs.
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