NC Recycling Issues NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance

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DISPOSAL FORECAST

Landfill Transfer Station Waste-to-Energy Composting Recycling SOLID WASTE OPTIONS

NC WASTE STREAM

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE THE 3 R’S

Saves limited natural resources Prevents air and water pollution Saves energy Provides raw materials for industry Creates jobs Saves landfill space Improves our nations ability to compete Keeps habitats intact Reduces greenhouse gas emissions WHY RECYCLE?

CLIMATE CHANGE & RECYCLING

Preconsumer vs. Postconsumer Commingled vs. Source Separated Recyclable vs. Recycled Closed Loop Recycling DEFINITIONS

Recycling Myths “Any plastic product that has a number within the chasing arrows is recyclable.” busted

Recycling Myths busted Photo courtesy of jars2go.com

Collection of Recyclables Manufacturing of the Material Buy Recycled Products THE 3 ARROWS - CYCLE

1. COLLECTION Curbside Drop-off Out and About – Reverse Vending Machines Deposit Programs – not in NC

2. MRF SEPARATION PROCESS

MRFs IN NC

3. BUYING RECYCLED

SUPPLY AND DEMAND

GLOBAL ECONOMY

RECYCLING MARKETS

RECYCLING COSTS Personnel Transportation Equipment Maintenance However, disposal also has these costs and has less environmental benefits. How can we/government/organizations stimulate demand for recovered material?

NC LANDFILL BANS Take a guess: Which of the following are banned from landfills? Motor Oil (Used)Aseptic Packaging Oyster Shells Glass ContainersScrap Tires Newspaper Yard TrashAluminum Cans Styrofoam Plastic Bottles Antifreeze Appliances Food WasteLead-Acid Batteries Televisions Wooden PalletsMotor Oil Filters Phone Books Rechargeable Batteries Computer Equipment Hard Bound Books Beverage Containers from ABC Permitted Facilities

NC LANDFILL BANS Take a guess: Which of the following are banned from landfills? Motor Oil (Used) Oyster Shells Scrap Tires Yard TrashAluminum Cans Plastic Bottles Antifreeze Appliances Lead-Acid Batteries Televisions Wooden PalletsMotor Oil Filters Computer Equipment Beverage Containers from ABC Permitted Facilities

Any other myths I can bust?

Landfills in NC NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance

TYPES OF LANDFILLS  Municipal Solid Waste  Construction and Demolition Debris  Land Clearing and Inert Debris

LANDFILL SCALEHOUSE  Charged based on weight not volume

LANDFILL COMPACTORS  But compaction of waste is important for airspace and saving volume

 Clay and Plastic Liners  Leachate “Garbage Coffee” Collection  Methane Gas Collection  Groundwater and Methane Testing Wells  Storm Water Run-Off Pipes  Daily Cover LANDFILL COMPONENTS

LANDFILL METHANE USE  Co-generation facility in Catawba County, sent to manufacturing facility near by

Recycling Myths “Material in a landfill quickly degrades.” busted

WHY RECYCLE?CLIMATE CHANGE & COMPOST