Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste Kandiyohi County Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste

Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste Jay Baker, Regional Manager of Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste Derek Amundson, Recycling Coordinator

Recycling Center across from Stadium

Mission, Vision, Values MISSION VISION VALUES Keeping our communities clean and healthy through cost effective recycling services to protect our natural environment and resources for future generations VISION To have every household and business recycling VALUES Friendly: people and environment friendly Efficient: minimal handling and cost effective Stewardship: responsible planning and management for least environmental impact

Sorting at Time of Discard

Developing a Baseline Kandiyohi County Resident Survey 2013 Kandiyohi County Fair Surveying again in 2017

Developing a Baseline Recycling Center Data Collection September 2013 Surveying again in 2017

Curbside Collection 42 tons per week are collected from curbs and drop-off sites 50% residences recycling in 2016

Convenient Drop-Off Sites Recyclables gathered several times each week

Locations 20 Sites in the County

Sorting At Time of Discard White paper vs. mixed. Glass found in single sort.

2016 Data with Comparison Material All Recyclables Plastics 1-2-3-4-5 2015 2014 2013 All Recyclables 8,533,025 pounds 4,211.0 tons 7,743,000 pounds 3,871.5 tons 7,480,600 pounds 3,740.3 tons 7,205,600 pounds 3,602.8 tons Plastics 1-2-3-4-5 187 tons 254 tons 175.4 tons 207.1 tons Aluminum 103.9 tons 236 tons 123.6 tons 112.9 tons Glass Bottles 343.9 tons 351.5 tons 395.9 tons 339.2 tons Cardboard 2,298.5 tons 1,678.9 tons 1,804.8 tons 1,682.2 tons Misc. Paper 387.5 tons 381.5 tons 260.5 tons 250.2 tons Newsprint 487.2 tons 534.7 tons 463.7 tons 507.9 tons Magazines/ Phone Books 150.8 tons 217.4 tons 261 tons Paperboard 203.2 tons 251.1 tons 226.8 tons 177.6 tons 40,000 pounds per load. Timing is varies.

Historic Changes in Volume: Is Weight the Correct State-wide Measurement? Total Aluminum Cans Per Year = roughly 25% less aluminum per can Year   Cans/Lb Cans/Ton Total Tons Total Cans Handled 2001 17 34,000 142.5 4,845,000 2009 29 58,000 146.3 8,485,400 2014 34 68,000 125.9 8,561,200 Total Plastic Water Bottles Per Year = up to 50% less plastic per bottle Bottles/Lb Bottles/Ton Total Bottles Handled 14 28,000 39.10 1,094,800 22 44,000 98.40 4,329,600 32 64,000 88.00 5,632,000 Difference is 12,365 more cans per day and 15,124 more bottles per day processed in 2014 than 2001 due to changes in can and bottle weight/design.

Improving Efficiency & Quality Advantages of Baler Before 13,000 lbs. of loose cans per load Now 40,000 lbs. baled per load

New Sorting Line Added Employing adults with disabilities through WCI partnership 2016 wages: $289,000 back into our community Brown paper bags, junk mail, school/office paper, magazines, phone books, egg cartons, and paperboard like cereal, crackers and tissue boxes

Too much Garbage? Businesses interested in learning how to reduce their waste and increase recycling No charge No pressure Businesses retain information Contact Derek Amundson 320-231-35587

Advisory Committee 8 Community Members Goals Two staff members Recruiting new members Goals Recycle actively at home/work Reinforce the mission, vision and values of Kandiyohi County Recycling Explore options for solid waste disposal, recycling and proper disposal of HHW Periodic reports to County Commissioners Keep residents and businesses informed

Events Annual Earth Day Going Green 5-cent bonus on aluminum April 17-22, 2017 Going Green September 9, 2017 Partner with Lakeland Broadcasting Spring Shred It! Paper Shredding Event April 22, 2017 Partnering with West Central Shredding Free to area residents up to 100-pounds Hard drive and e-waste shredding

Recycling at Events—Request Barrels Offer Recycling for Less Mess Best practice is recycling barrel by each trash receptacle Deliver and pick up Event contact information Hiring Summer Intern to help with staffing Make your event great!

County Fair Booth Greatest uptick in paperboard. What is paperboard? Visit us at the Fair to learn about the latest efforts

Household Hazardous Waste Kandiyohi County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is a regional collection facility. We help residents properly dispose of items that contain toxic and potentially hazardous ingredients. We Accept: Cleaners, paints, stains, varnishes, oils, pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs, acids and rechargeable batteries. There may be a charge for bulbs. Reuse Opportunity: Paint/product exchange shelf. Find good paint, stain, aerosols and cleaning products at no charge.

Household Hazardous Waste 19,000 (+42%) gallons of paint disposed 29,490 fluorescent bulbs 113.57 tons material shipped (increased) 2015 was 55.71 tons 2014 was 49.61 tons 2,169 items through HHW product exchange 15 participants in Clean Shop 7 event collections in participating counties

Household Hazardous Waste County Participants Households Kandiyohi County 2,659 2,680 Big Stone County 76 113 Chippewa County 137 141 Lac Qui Parle County 12 12 Meeker County 40 42 Renville County 120 120 Swift County 157 170 Total 3,438 3,537

Household Hazardous Waste No Charge! Drop off 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Willmar

Join us in our efforts—Sort & Recycle

Website recyclekandiyohi.com

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