1. Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste
Kandiyohi County
Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste

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

3. Recycling Center across from Stadium

4. 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

5. Sorting at Time of Discard

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

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

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

9. Convenient Drop-Off Sites
Recyclables gathered several times each week

10. Locations
20 Sites in the County

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

12. 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
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.

13. 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.

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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!

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

21. 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.

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

23. Household Hazardous Waste
County Participants Households Kandiyohi County 2,659 2,680 Big Stone County Chippewa County Lac Qui Parle County Meeker County Renville County Swift County Total 3,438 3,537

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

25. Join us in our efforts—Sort & Recycle

26. Website
recyclekandiyohi.com

27. Visit us online at recyclekandiyohi.com
Questions?
Visit us online at recyclekandiyohi.com