The presentation on the proposed "Solid Waste Collection System" given at the December 19, 2011 council meeting.

1. Solid Waste Collection System
Continuous Improvement through
Analysis and Public Involvement
Operations Division – Sanitation Section
December 2011
Rod Sage
Ian Broome
Scott Haddow

2. History of Solid Waste Collection
In 2006 the Operational Services Division
identified the need for an overall solid waste
management plan for the City of Brandon.
At the regularly scheduled City Council
meeting of November 5th, 2007, Council
passed the following resolution;
“That the Solid Waste Management Plan dated
October 2007 be adopted and the
recommendations contained therein be
implemented.”
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3. History of Solid Waste Collection
In the fall of 2008, the City of Brandon
implemented a new waste management
collection system.
With a dedicated recycling program for all
residential properties, this system was the
first of its kind in the Province of
Manitoba, making the City of Brandon a
leader in Solid Waste Collection!!
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4. Solid Waste Collection Overview
The City of Brandon has approximately
12,500 residential properties (with 7 and
less units) totaling 14,462 residential units
serviced for waste collection.
There is a total of 31,084 refuse &
recycling collection carts in the City of
Brandon.
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5. Solid Waste Collection Overview
Since the new Refuse & Recycling
Collection System was first implemented in
2008, the City has seen tremendous
growth in the amount of recyclable
materials diverted from the landfill site.
This program has been very successful;
however improvements can and should be
made to make the system operate more
efficiently.
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6. Refuse & Recyclable Trends
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Refuse and Recyclable Trends 2006-2011
Residential Refuse
Commercial Refuse
MRF Recyclables

7. Why Proposed Changes?
Reduce solid waste to the landfill.
Alleviate cart congestion in the back lanes.
Reduce contamination in Recycling.
Address issues at Multi-family complexes.
Implement an Organics Collection System.
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8. Solid Waste Collection Overview
This presentation will identify
improvements that should be made to
help make the system operate more
efficiently.
Areas that will be presented include;
Back Lanes
Multi-Family Properties
Organics Collection System
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9. Back Lanes Review
In an environment where more
and more pressure is being put
on operating budgets for more
efficiency, it is important that
Departments take the necessary
steps to help its own cause!!
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10. Back Lanes
The problem of carts being left in the
lanes has been a persistent issue of the
Sanitation Section since the
implementation of the current refuse
& recycling collection system.
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11. Back Lanes History
In January of 2011, Councillor Chaboyer
raised the following enquiry;
“That the issue of the sanitation bins being
left in back lanes continued to be a problem.
She enquired if this situation could be
addressed through amendments to the City's
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal By-law.”
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12. Back Lanes
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13. Back Lane Issues
What are the issues affecting system
performance?
Congestion of lanes in areas of high density
Contamination of recycling carts
 For every cart that is reported as contaminated it is costing
the City of Brandon approx. $20.50 ($64,790 in 2010).
Cart damage
Poor system efficiency
 Operators are currently picking up carts that are empty or
with very little waste. This has averaged anywhere from 30%
- 60% of the carts that operators pick up in lanes.
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14. Benefits of Change
Reduced Congestion in the back lanes.
Improved System Efficiency.
Reduced Recycling Contamination Levels.
Less Cart Damage.
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Cart Damage
Number %
Back Lanes 59 76.62
Front Street 18 23.38

15. Set Out / Set Back Service
Where a resident has mobility/geographic
restrictions and is unable to set out waste
carts (and does not have an able-bodied
person assisting with their household
activities), the individual may apply to the
Operations Division for assistance from the
City in performing such obligations.
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16. Set Out / Set Back Service
Application is to be made by completing
Schedule A of the Solid Waste Collection &
Disposal Bylaw No. 6965. The Operations
Division may require that the applicant
provide proof of the mobility restriction
from a physician by completing Schedule B
of the above noted By-law.
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17. 4 Day Collection Cycle
 The Sanitation Section is proposing a 4-day
collection schedule for greater system efficiencies.
This will remove any confusion with collection
surrounding statutory holidays when the collection
day moves ahead one day. With the 4-day
collection program residents will have their
collection program all on the same day annually.
This would also allow for 2 more collections
annually and help alleviate issues over Christmas.
 The most desirable days to collect on this schedule
would be Tuesday to Friday as the majority of stat
holidays fall on a Monday.
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18. Back Lanes Proposed Changes
 Amend the Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Bylaw
No. 6965 to require that all carts are removed from
the back lanes on the same day as collection similar
to those with front street collection.
 Switch from a 5-day collection schedule to a 4-day
collection schedule which would allow residents to
better understand when carts are to be placed out
for collection.
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19. Back Lanes Proposed Changes
 Increased awareness and Public Education for the Set
Out/Set Back Service.
 In demonstrating the need to change, a strategy to
increase awareness of the need and the process in
which change will occur would be implemented.
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20. Multi-Family Complex Review
With proposed changes to the
current collection system, now is
the time to evaluate how the City
provides service to larger multi-
family complexes as there are a
number of issues associated with
these properties.
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21. Multi-Family Complex
Definition
For the purpose of this review, a multi-family
complex is defined as an apartment complex
that has “7” or more units.
These complexes account for only 7% of
Sanitations total operations.
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22. Multi-Family Complex Issues
Congestion in laneways and a large number of
carts for large multi-family complexes.
Significantly higher levels of contaminations
33% of multi-family properties have received
notices of non-compliance.
Only 10.7% of properties with 6 or less units have
received notices of non-compliance.
Lack of cooperation from some property
owners/managers.
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23. Multi-Family Complexes
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24. Multi-Family Current Service
Multi-Family Complexes
Carts are provided for refuse and recycling.
Refuse and recycling collected once every five (5)
day collection cycle.
There are approximately 164 multi-family
complexes in the City of which;
136 are serviced by the City’s Sanitation
Section (3,336 units).
There are 2,160 carts at these complexes.
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25. Multi-Family Complex Options
Administration proposes the following two options
to help address the issues at multi-family complexes;
The City would continue to service multi-family
complexes using a front load truck and larger
commercial style bins (Capital investment).
Discontinue service to multi-family complexes and
provide a rebate to these properties for commercial
waste collection.
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26. Benefits of Change
Focus on providing a better service.
Sanitation will ensure that the needs of all user groups
are being considered and maintained.
Reduction in Contamination Levels.
13% of the contamination in the City’s recycling
program is at these properties.
Reduced Congestion in Lanes.
Currently an average of 16 carts per complex.
Less Cart Damage.
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27. Process for Change
If council approves this proposal, staff will
immediately initiate discussions with all property
owners in order to provide those with details of our
plans and to gather some feedback on the design of
a new program for these complexes.
- Who needs to be involved?
- Managing Change!
- Planning Process.
- Implementation Plan.
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28. Multi-Family Proposed Changes
Undertake a public consultation process based
on the following two options:
Discontinue service to large multifamily
complexes and provide a rebate to these
properties for commercial pick-up;
The City would continue service using a front
load truck and larger commercial style bins
(Capital investment).
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29. Multi-Family Proposed Changes
At the end of consultation process there will be a
report back to council with a recommendation.
That discussion with the multi-family residential
sector is ongoing for future program
improvements, (improved recycling and possible
organics collection programs).
Regardless of outcome a focus to ensure
contamination levels are at an acceptable level
will be a priority.
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30. Organics Collection Proposal
The goal of any business is to increase
the bottom line! In order to do that a
business must either increase
revenue, reduce costs or a
combination of both.
This proposal will provide options that
will result in increased revenue while
at the same time lowering operating
costs for the collection of solid waste
for the City of Brandon.
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31. Organic Waste Definition
Organic waste is a type of waste material
that typically originates from plant or
animal sources which may be broken
down by other living organisms. The
finished product becomes a valuable
resource known as compost.
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32. Organics Collection
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33. Why Organics Collection?
• The current rate of diversion for residential waste in
the City of Brandon is 37%. As part of the waste
management plan that was approved by city council
in the fall of 2007 Recommendation # 19 highlights
the need for continuous improvement.
“Recommendation # 19 – Research and develop the
next phase of this strategy based on progress in
reaching a 50% diversion target, considering changes
in Green Manitoba’s programming and in evaluating
new technology.”
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34. Why Organics Collection?
To provide residents with the best waste
management system at a reasonable cost.
An opportunity to provide additional services
that will allow the City to move closer to its
goal of 50% or greater for waste diversion.
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35. Acceptable Organics Materials
From the Garden... From the Kitchen...
Leaves Fruit scraps
Grass Vegetable trimmings
Plants Egg shells
Old potting soil Tea bags
Soft plant stems Coffee grounds
Shredded paper
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36. Non-Acceptable Organics Materials
DO NOT include...
Meat, fish and bones
Plastics
Metals
Fats and oils
Dairy products
Pet waste
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37. Organics Collection Pilot Project
The organics collection pilot project has been
ongoing since July 15th, 2010. During this
project the City has diverted close to 250
tonnes of waste material from the Landfill
tipping face, thus producing savings to the City
of $14,500 for tipping fees. This was based on
only 500 participants of the pilot project.
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38. Organics Collection Pilot Project
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Organics Collection Pilot Project Monthly Weights by
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Organics Collection Pilot Project
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39. Organics Collection Program
By implementing a full time organics collection
program on a voluntary basis for up to 6000
households the City of Brandon has the
potential to save $116,928 annually from the
tipping fee costs at the landfill as well as
generate additional revenues from the sale of
compost material.
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40. Organics Collection Option
Option 3 - would see refuse and recycling
continuing to be collected weekly, with the
addition of weekly organics collection during
the peak warmer months (Hybrid Collection
Cycle). With this option there would be no
additional capital investment required,
however it will require additional operating
costs for labor and equipment of
approximately $217,504, partially offset by
savings from tipping fees $ 116,928.
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41. Organics Collection Overview
Weekly collection of organics from May till
early November. Reduced collection during
winter months.
Participation in program is voluntary.
No Capital investment in trucks required on
this scenario .
Potential revenue source for the City!
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42. Organics Collection Benefits
 For Residents
Refuse, recycling and potential organics collection is
always on the same day of the week.
 For Employees
4 day work week, (10 hr. shifts Tues. – Fri.)
 For City of Brandon
Vehicle Maintenance (extra day for Preventative
Maintenance on trucks).
Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Operations (extra
day for sorting of recyclables & clean up).
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43. Organics Collection Overall Benefits
 Increased diversion rate;
Organics makes up 40% - 60% of waste stream according
to Green Manitoba.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction.
 Reduction in tipping fees as this material is diverted
from tipping face.
 Extending the life of the Eastview Landfill Site.
This would extend the estimated life of the Eastview
Landfill site by approximately six (6) years to 2048.
 Potential Revenue Source for Selling Finished
Compost.
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44. Pilot Project Feedback
 “It is a great project. I hope it will continue. Thanks for
piloting the project and giving us a chance to try it
out.”
 “A great program - has made our summer and fall yard
work and composting so satisfying. A program we
certainly hope continues for the coming years”
 “I really like it in the non-winter months for garden
waste and the household bits and pieces”
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45. Pilot Project Feedback
 “I think it is a great idea - Keep up the good work by
encouraging Brandon residents to reduce, reuse, and
recycle”
 “Keep up the good work!! Hope you expand for the
rest of the City.”
 “We love the program & haven't utilized our bin
throughout the winter months.”
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46. Organics Collection Proposal
Implement an organics collection program
to 6000 residents for the collection of
food and yard waste from properties with
7 or less units.
Move from a five (5) day collection cycle
to a four (4) day collection cycle (Tuesday
to Friday).
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47. Recommendations
The following recommendations
will help ensure the most efficient
waste collection system is
maintained for the City of Brandon
and continue to be leaders in solid
waste collection and disposal to
protect our environment for future
generations!!
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48. Recommendations
 Amend the Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Bylaw
No. 6965 to require that all carts are removed from
the back lanes on the same day as collection.
 Switch from a 5-day collection schedule to a 4-day
collection schedule which would allow residents to
better understand when carts are to be placed out for
collection.
 Implement a city wide residential organics collection
program for the collection of food and yard waste
from residential properties.
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49. Recommendations
 Undertake a public consultation process for multi-
family properties based on the following two options:
 Discontinue service to large multifamily complexes and
provide a rebate or refund to these properties for
commercial pick-up;
 The City would continue service to multifamily complexes
using a front load truck and larger commercial style bins
that would require a Capital investment for both items.
 Provide a report back to council with a
recommendation based on outcomes from the multi-
family consultation process.
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50. Recommendations
 Enforce bylaws to ensure contamination levels are at
an acceptable level and strive for a 50% waste
diversion rate.
 Require that owners of new developments provide
the City of Brandon a recycling and organics
management plan 90 days prior to any change in
method of service.
 Ensure a Capital Reserve exists for the Closure/Post-
Closure costs of the Eastview Landfill Site for the year
2048.
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51. Questions & Comments?
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Thank You!