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Recycling in Charles County
Commissioner Update 2018
July 31, 2018
Presenters
Dennis Fleming, Chief of Environmental
Resources
Frances Sherman, Recycling Superintendent
Slide 2
“The times they are a changing.”
B. Dylan
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Overview
• This briefing will focus on the following:
– Current Status
– Program Modifications
– Look to the Future
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Current Status
• County Landfill at Capacity in 2030
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Current Status
52% Recycling Rate (State Mandate 35%)
Commerical Tons, 76%
Residential Tons, 24%
Breakdown of CY2016 MRA Tons
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Current Status
• County Sponsored Recycling Programs
– Curbside
– Recycling Centers
– Household Hazardous Waste
– Shred
– Vegetative Debris (Piney Church)
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Current Status
• Processing Costs
– Supply & Demand
• Global Economy
• Domestic Economy
– Regulations
– Tariffs
– Politics
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$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 EST*
RECYCLING PROCESSING COSTS
Single Stream Electronics Yard Waste Processing
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$34 $34 $34 $34 $34 $34 $34
$68
$34 $34 $34 $34 $34
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The Future
• The future remains uncertain.
• The recycling markets are unstable, as
global economics are impacted by
political and social dynamics with the
United States and its trade partners.
• Possible recycling credits for Waste To
Energy
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Staff Recommendations
• Program Modifications
• Eliminate televisions from Electronics
• Eliminate glass from single stream
• Extensive outreach programs
• Update Solid Waste/Recycling Plan
• Design/Build Transfer Station
Questions?
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Presented By:
Charles County Government
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