Ohio Solid Waste System Review Phase I Overview Solid Waste Advisory Committee May 17 th, 2012

The Process So Far… December 2011: Initial Invites go out to Interested Parties February 2012: Review Website Launched March 2012: Introductory Webinar March – May 2012: Phase I meetings

Who We’ve Heard From OrganizationDate Manufacturers (OMA)30-March NSWMA4-April Ohio Chamber4-April OEC/Sierra Club4-April Ohio Townships (OTA)9-April Ohio Resilience Inst.10-April SWANA11-April Ohio Recyclers (AOR)16-April JAZ Environmental16-April GT Environmental19-April Waste Alternatives19-April OrganizationDate OSWDO/CCAO30-April Municipal League (OML)1-May Resource Recycling7-May OEHA19-April Ohio EPA - Districts2-20 April Ohio EPA - Central13-April Individual SWMDsMarch – April Ohio ResidentsApril – May Rural Action Zero Waste23-May Local OrganizationsApril - May

The Overall Themes SWMDsOhio EPARecyclingFundingInfrastructure Ohio’s Materials Management System

Ohio EPA Role Rules and Regulations –Beneficial Reuse, 27-13, 6111 Planning –Data Collection/Management, Reporting, State Plan/SWAC, Planning Process –Goals Differentiate by materials, Zero Waste, Urban/Rural Waste Streams/Definition

Recycling We need more of it Increased Recycling –Mandatory, Density Trigger for Curbside, Bar & Restaurant, Multifamily Dwellings, PAYT Special Streams and Programs –HHW, Electronics, Paint –EPR, Deposit Programs Landfill Bans –Yard Waste, Food Waste, Glass, Bottles, Aluminum, Plastic Bags

Funding State Fee Disposal and Gen Fees –Raise/lower ceilings, Simplify, Process for change Other Revenue Streams –Taxes, Recycling Profits, Host Community Fees & Contract/Designation Fees Funding Specialized Activities –Health Departments, Enforcement, DRLP

SWMDs Rules and Authorities –Flow Control, Siting Criteria Planning/Reporting –Planning Period, Ratification Process, Plan Structure –Data Collection –ADR Requirements Services –Education, HHW, Public vs. Private mix Expenses –Flexibility, Checks and Balances, Carryovers Structure –Number of Districts, Boards/Policy Committees, Separation Process, Authorities vs. Districts

Infrastructure Specialized Facilities Recycling Market Development Landfill Requirements –Water, Air and Radiation Testing –Siting Criteria Industry Services –Bundling of Services –Contracting Practices

Thoughts, Comments & Discussion

What’s Next? June – August 2012: Phase II meetings –Facilitated Discussions –Held across Ohio –Seek consensus on contentious issues August – December 2012: Phase III –Development of a formal proposal –Public comment period –Revisions, final proposal 2013: Phase IV –Legislative Initiative

Contact Information Christopher Germain DMWM, Planning Unit PO Box 1049 Columbus, OH /