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Sumner Martinson, Mass DEP March 10, 2014
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Infrastructure Development Began diversion program / waste bans 1991 � Set Goals (2000 SW MP called for Waste Ban 2010) � Build capacity � Technical assistance � Grants & Loans � Partner -‐ public & Private � Stakeholder input and participation � Regulations / incentives
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Policy Framework and Goals � Solid Waste Master Plan
� Overall goal – reduce disposal by 2 million tons (30 %) annually by 2020
� Reduce disposal by 80% by 2050 � Primary Goal – Divert additional 350,000 tons per year of organic materials from disposal by 2020
� Clean Energy Results Program � Support the development of renewable energy in Mass. � Goal to have 50 MW of anaerobic digestion in place by 2020
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Why focus on food waste/organics? � Food waste and other organics >25% of disposal in Mass. > 1 million tons per year
� 2010 MSW disposal = 4.7 million tons � Food waste estimated 15% of MSW disposal � Compostable paper 6 % of MSW disposal
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Benefits � Opportunity to digest for energy and/or compost to produce soil amendments/fertilizers
� Management solutions for dairy manure & wastewater residuals
� Opportunity to generate energy at farms, waste water plants, other locations
� Cost effective materials management for businesses/institutions/farms
� Reduced reliance on disposal capacity
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Organics AcCon Plan Overview � Comprehensive, integrated set of strategies � Developed working with stakeholders � Focused on 2020 goal – 350 K tons additional diversion annually � Data Analysis � Collection Infrastructure � Processing Capacity/Market Development � Regulatory Reform/Waste Ban
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Current Status/Progress to Date � Estimate about 100,000 tons of food waste diverted from solid waste disposal/year
� Composting – farms and small commercial sites – about 30 locations
� Pig farms/animal feed � On-‐site systems � At least 1,400 businesses/institutions now diverting food waste – includes 350 supermarkets
� Growth in organics hauling services
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Current Status Cont. � 2 invessel composting facilities (Bedminster) � 3 Farm Anaerobic Digesters, 2 in Permitting � AD facility permitted at Stop & Shop distribution Ctr. � Several municipal WWTP AD considering adding food Waste
� MWRA Deer Island piloting food waste in spring � Pilot AD at New Bedford landfill � Several proposals for AD and compost facilities � 2 permitted organics processing facilities
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Current Status Cont.
� 4 organics curbside collection programs � City of Cambridge organics collection pilot spring 2014
� Municipal organics drop-‐off � Small scale collectors / composters � Over 12 dedicated organics haulers
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Improved Data � Food waste density mapping study – updated 2011 � Waste characterization studies – food waste summary available online
� Completed survey of food waste management at state facilities
� Survey to gain more information on food manufacturers/processors
� Survey of organics haulers
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Building CollecCon Infrastructure � Guidance on food waste reduction/donation � Best management practices guidance
� By business sector � For local health departments/haulers
� Recycling Loan Fund – haulers eligible � Residential/small business collection pilot programs � Regionally focused projects
� Pioneer Valley, Devens, Worcester � Build route density
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RecyclingWorks BMPs � Draft Best Management Practices (BMPs) with Health Agents for Health Agents
� Meetings held at several locations in 2013 � Survey sent to over 100 public health professionals in April 2013
� June Organics Subcommittee Meeting � Provide general consensus for acceptable handling, storage and hauling of food waste
Food Waste CollecCon BMPs � Cover:
� Kitchen (back of the house) separation � Hauler collection practices/frequency � Outside storage practices
� Expect to change and update over time as needed � Available on RecyclingWorks web site
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Technical Assistance to Generators � RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts
� Website � Service provider database � Guidance/fact sheets/case studies � Site specific TA � WasteWise and other workshops
� Assistance to targeted sectors � Supermarkets � Convention Centers � Hotels/large restaurants � Colleges/universities � State facilities � Food manufacturers/processors
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Growing Processing Capacity/Markets � Solid waste regulations siting changes
� Promulgated November 28, 2012 � Clarify requirements, reduce siting barriers � Exempt very small operations/activities � Facilities taking source separated materials do not require solid waste facility site assignment � Either general permit or facility permit based on type & size � Required best management practices
� Allow waste water plants to accept food waste to AD w/o being solid waste facility
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Capacity /Market Development � Financial assistance matrix available online
� MassDEP Recycling Loan Fund � MassDEP Municipal Grants � Mass Clean Energy Center Organics to Energy program
� Recent net metering changes � Other funding sources can be leveraged � Siting facilities on state property � Use state contracts as opportunity to build demand � Marketing workshops
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What are the “waste bans” ?
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/recycle/solid/massachusetts-‐waste-‐disposal-‐bans.html.
Waste bans are restrictions on the disposal, or transfer for disposal, of certain hazardous and recyclable wastes at solid waste facilities in Massachusetts
� Started in 1991 � A cornerstone of Massachusetts solid waste policy 310 CMR 19.017(3)(a): “No person shall dispose, transfer for disposal, or contract for disposal of the restricted material…”
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What are the “waste bans” cont…
Purpose: � Conserve capacity at existing disposal facilities
� Minimize the need for new facility construction
� Support the recycling industry by ensuring that large volumes of material are available on a consistent basis
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What are the “waste bans” cont…
Who do they apply to? 310 CMR 19.017(3)(a): “No person shall dispose, transfer for disposal, or contract for disposal of the restricted material…”
� Permitted Facilities � Haulers � Generators
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Banned Material Categories * � Zero Tolerance Items
� Lead Acid Batteries � Cathode Ray Tubes � White Goods (large appliances)
� Materials with Action Levels � Recyclable Paper � Glass, Metal, Plastic Containers � Leaf and Yard Waste � Asphalt Pavement, Brick, Concrete, Metal and Clean Gypsum Wallboard
* Tires and Wood can be accepted at the discretion of MWC facilities
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Banned Materials – AcCon Level Items
-‐ Recyclable Paper (20% or more) -‐ Glass, Metal, Plastic Containers (20% or more) -‐ Leaves and Yard Waste (10%) -‐ Construction & Demolition Materials (20%)
-‐ Asphalt pavement, brick, concrete, metal, wood, and clean gypsum wallboard
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Organics Waste Ban Development � Organics Waste disposal ban becomes effective October 1, 2014 � Food waste and vegetative material � Does not apply to management in wastewater � Commercial/institutional organics – dispose > 1 ton/week
� Estimate – 1,700 businesses/institutions subject to the ban
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Food Waste Generators
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How will Business Know if Need to Comply? � MassDEP refining rule of thumb guidance by sector � Estimates for many businesses posted on MassDEP and RecycleWorks web site
� Proposed threshold is 1 ton/week disposed, not generated
� Waste ban inspectors identify additional generators
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Waste Ban Development � Waste bans monitored/enforced @ solid waste facilities � Will update/modify waste ban guidance for facilities
� would require revised facility plan � Propose action level threshold of 10% by volume
� Will provide Q&A for generators/haulers � Working Schedule(first proposed in 2000 SW Master Plan)
� Draft regulations and guidance – summer 2013 � Public comment completed August 2013 � Final regulations – promulgated January 31, 2014 � Effective date – October 1, 2014
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Current Status/Progress to Date � Estimate about 100,000 tons of food waste diverted from solid waste disposal/year
� Composting – farms and small commercial sites – about 30 locations
� Pig farms/animal feed � On-‐site systems � At least 1,400 businesses/institutions now diverting food waste – includes 350 supermarkets
� Growth in organics hauling services
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Current Status Cont. � 2 invessel composting facilities (Bedminster) � 3 Farm Anaerobic Digesters, 2 in Permitting � AD facility permitted at Stop & Shop distribution Ctr. � Several municipal WWTP AD considering adding food Waste
� MWRA Deer Island piloting food waste in spring � Pilot AD at New Bedford landfill � Several proposals for AD and compost facilities � 2 permitted organics processing facilities
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Current Status Cont.
� 4 organics curbside collection programs � City of Cambridge organics collection pilot spring 2014
� Municipal organics drop-‐off � Small scale collectors / composters � Over 12 dedicated organics haulers
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Jordan Farm AD Rutland, MA
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Contact InformaCon www.mass.gov/dep/public/committee/swacorg.htm www.mass.gov/dep/recycle/reduce/commorg.htm http://www.mass.gov/dep/cleanenergy.htm http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/service/energy/anaerobic-‐digestion/anaerobic-‐digestion-‐financing-‐and-‐technical-‐.html
www.recyclingworksma.com Sumner Martinson, MassDEP [email protected] 617-‐292-‐5969
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