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Home My WebLink About1997-10-28; City Council; 14407; SOLID WASTE ISSUES UPDATEr u !4 0 a a, !4 a, 5 a a, + 74 a, V a, !4 rl .rl 2 2 V r- . , \ co 5 \ cu r 0 l-l 0 a $ Z 3 0 0 cn - - r GHHL3BHU - HUENU ILL -'W - AB#q YQT - TITLE: DEP1 MTG. 16 d@dF7 SOLID WASTE CITY CITY DEPT. CSD ISSUES UPDATE RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report and direct staff as appropriate. ITEM EXPLANATION Solid waste management has been in a state of flux in this region for the past several following is an update of solid waste issues. Solid Waste Tonnages ., In the past two years, the amount of solid waste disposed from has increased significantly (see chart below). This is due to a number of factors, in rebounding economy, increased growth, and commercial development. appears that many issues which adversely affeded the regign have finally reached resoli City of Carlsbad Solid Waste Disposal 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 ' 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 El 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 I999 NOTE: 1998 and 1999 projections are calculafed by applying California Integrated Waste Board adjustment factors, i.e. PO!: taxable sales, and employment. As the only estimates available are very conservative, solid waste disposal prc correspondingly conservative. Actual figures may be higher. In addition to the overall increase, the amount of residential solid waste per house increased 3.57%. Increased disposable income per household would likely account for tl Residential curbside recycling tonnages have remained relatively constant during this residential growth. Currently, Carlsbad is well on its way to achieving the AB 939-mandat reduction goals of 50% by the year 2000. However, should the generation of waste co escalate without a corresponding increase in recycling, this effort could be jeopardized. believed the addition of new recyclable materials to the curbside program would be cost- It would appear a heightened public awareness program directed at new residents necessary. Staff will increase efforts in this area. Palomar Transfer Station - Upon the closure of the San Marcos Landfill in March 1 capacity of the Palomar Transfer Station was expanded from 400 tons per day to 800 tons and began processing and transporting waste from Carlsbad and surrounding jurisdictio I 0 e Sycamore Landfill, near Santee, and secondarily, the Otay Landfill in Chula Vista. This has occurred with little noticeable impact to the residents and business owners of Carlsbad The operation of the Palomar Transfer Station since the closure of the San Marcos La1 resulted in the avoidance of tremendous direct-haul transport costs not only for Carlsbac our neighboring jurisdictions as well. This effectively retained waste in the County systc would have likely otherwise been disposed of at out-of-county landfills. However, even expanded capacity of the Station, a portion of the wastestream must be direct-hauled in ( vehicles to the landfills, due to the limited capacity at the Palomar Transfer Station. ( approximately 75 tons from Carlsbad and another 75 tons from other jurisdictions is turr from the Palomar Transfer Station daily. Roll-off boxes (daily tonnages vary widely) are accommodated at the Station, resulting in dramatically increased transportation costs, re the roll-off service rates approved by City Council last month. Yard Waste Collection Programs - Since the closure of the San Marcos Landfill, Coa Management has noted a 9.35% increase in the amount of yard waste per household plat curb for collection. In addition, disposal costs for yard waste have nearly doubled in the F Coast Waste Management has indicated they are preparing a rate review request to ( extraordinary cost in crease. Household Hazardous Waste - Historically, the City has participated in the regional I- Hazardous Materials Program administered by the County and funded by a portion of tt- With the impending sale of the regional solid waste system, this funding source is I available. The County has agreed to continue funding the regional program through the t fiscal year, June 30, 1998. The County has offered to continue administering a regional program. While the exac mechanism is still under development, it will likely consist of some level of “buy-in” to County’s fixed program costs (Le. staffing, limited public education, and the hotline), and fee based on actual participation. Based on an average of Carlsbad’s program particip: the past three years, the estimated annual cost to Carlsbad is approximately $65,000. may vary, based on jurisdictional participation. The region continues to cooperate towards siting five permanent household hazard0 collection facilities throughout the County (North County coastal, North County inland, 1-1 t East County, and South Bay) like the new facility in Vista. Permanent facilities are rr effective and convenient, being open year-round, than periodic collection events. Thus program costs are expected to decrease as the facilities come on-line. As Carlsbad would have to contract Household Hazardous Waste Collection services ji regional program will, it is unlikely the City can achieve lower cost program. The Cc streamlined its program, recently completed an RFP process which lowered disposal c can achieve economies of scale. It is anticipated the County will seek city commi January. Staff will keep you apprised of the program as specific information becomes ava FISCAL IMPACT As noted above, it is anticipated Coast Waste will request a residential solid waste SE increase in the near future. With regard to the Household Hazardous Waste Program currently a surplus in the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund which could be drawn on for progr However, an increase in the AB 939 fee may be necessary to support ongoing program cc r