Solid Waste Composition Study 08/13/1996August 13,1996
Purchasing Office
5100 College Road
Public Service Building, Cross Wing
Room #002
Stock Island
Key West, FL 33040
Subject: Solid Waste Composition Study
To whom it may concern:
R. W. Beck is pleased to submit this proposal to provide solid waste consulting services for
Monroe County, specifically to plan and conduct a waste composition analysis at three
Monroe County transfer stations. R. W. Beck has a long history of performing consulting
services in Monroe County, primarily for the City Electrical System of Key West, going
back to 1942.
We believe that our project team, which consists of individuals with specific and recent
solid waste characterization experience, will provide Monroe County with the highest
quality analysis and results.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, with the assistance of the State of
Florida University System, has developed "Methodology for Conducting Composition
Study for Discarded Solid Waste" (1996). As a nationally recognized expert in waste
stream characterization and analysis, R. W. Beck provided technical oversight in the
development of the University's protocols and reviewed the document for technical
accuracy.
Other key areas in which R. W. Beck stands out include:
■ Experienced waste composition sort managers: Our project team members have
conducted more than 25 waste sorts, including residential, commercial, and
industrial waste stream characterization efforts, eight of which were performed in
the State of Florida alone. These projections have included detailed multi -seasonal
residential and commercial waste stream sorts for Seminole County and the Solid
Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, as well as a multi -seasonal sort for a large
Florida attraction. We can mobilize quickly to assemble and train temporary
laborers, set up the sort site logistics, and collect and analyze data.
■ Proven tools to ensure results: R. W. Beck's extensive experience in conducting
waste composition studies has led to the development of: (1) statistics -based
sampling and analysis techniques that frame the confidence intervals for the
results of the analyses; (2) a computer program to speed the entry and analysis of
data; and (3) a safety manual and field-tested practices that protect the health and
safety of the sort workers.
800 North .Magnolia Avenue, Suite 300 Orlando, FL 32803-3274 P.O. Box 3881 - Orlando. FL 3281-3-.381-
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We feel confident that we offer Monroe County unparalleled experience and skills to
conduct the needed waste sort and analyze results on a fast -track schedule. We look
forward to the opportunity to assist you on this effort.
Please contact me if you have any questions about our submission.
Sincerely,
R. . BECK, INC.
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onathan Burgiel
Environmental Services
cc: Chuck McLendon, R. W. Beck
Jessica Brooks, R. W. Beck
Harvey Bertrand, R. W. Beck
Nick Guarriello, R. W. Beck
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MONROE COUNTY/SOLID WASTE
COMPOSITION STUDY
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Section
PROJECT APPROACH AND UNDERSTANDING...................................1
COST ESTIMATE AND SCHEDULE...........................................................2
PROJECTTEAM.............................................................................................3
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE..............................................................4
FORMS............................................................................................................5
■ Sworn Statement
■ Non -Collusion Affidavit
■ Public Entity Crime Statement
■ Insurance Checklist/ Certificate
Appendix
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Section 1
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
It is our understanding that the primary goal in performing this waste
composition study is to develop an up-to-date profile of disposed
waste in Monroe County, based on two primary generator types
defined in the Request for Proposals: residential and commercial. The
types of discards to be characterized include components of Class I
municipal solid waste ("MSW") and certain other special wastes (e.g.,
construction and demolition debris, and land clearing debris).
The waste stream profile developed would be used as a tool to
estimate the percent of specific recyclable materials currently being
recovered and the quantities of these same recyclables currently being
disposed, on both a weight and a volume basis.
The last solid waste composition study for Monroe County was
performed in July, 1987. Since that time, vast changes in the way that
MSW is managed have changed the composition of disposed MSW,
particularly given the fact that Monroe County achieved a total
recycling rate of 28 percent for the time period from July 1994 through
June 1995 (compared to 17 percent for the time period from July 1989
through June 1990) and probably less at the time of the last study.
Because of Monroe County's isolated geographic location, layout, and
sensitive ecological environment, discards are handled in a limited
number of well-defined ways. Currently, four franchised companies
(Bland Disposal, Island Disposal, Keys Sanitary Service, and Ocean
Reef Club) provide mandatory solid waste collection services to all
residential and commercial generators. In addition, the military
provides for solid waste collection on its installations. It is assumed
that these collectors will cooperatively provide needed historical data
and assistance in developing the sampling plan, adjusting collection
routes and schedules, and analyzing the findings.
Disposal facilities are also limited in Monroe County because of its
sensitive ecological environment. Two disposal facilities exist in the
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County — a virgin Subtitle D landfill on Cudjoe Key (for emergency
use only because no other landfills for Class I waste will be permitted
in the Keys), and the Southernmost Waste -to -Energy facility, which is
owned and operated by the City of Key West. Waste generated in
Monroe County outside of Key West is brought to one of three transfer
facilities, where it is consolidated and transferred north to a landfill in
Broward County.
It is our understanding that the City of Key West operates a separate
collection and disposal system for solid waste generated in Key West,
and MSW from the City's system will not to be included as part of this
study at this time.
In order to provide Monroe County with current solid waste
composition data, R. W. Beck proposes to conduct a solid waste
composition study that will provide Monroe County with a well -
documented, statistically sound characterization of its solid waste.
R. W. Beck has substantial experience working with communities and
businesses both inside and outside of Florida in performing
comprehensive solid waste composition analyses. R. W. Beck also
understands Monroe County's unique circumstances, which will
enable us to hit the ground running and provide the County with the
information it needs at a favorable price.
PROJECT APPROACH
The following discussion provides a brief overview of the general
approach to be used by the Project Team in meeting Monroe County's
objectives. In general, the methodology that R. W. Beck will use will
be based on "Methodology for Conducting Composition Study for
Discarded Solid Waste" (1996) that was developed by the University of
Central Florida (Orlando, Florida) for the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection ("FDEP"). In the remainder of this proposal
we will refer to this methodology as the "FDEP methodology." It
should be noted that R. W. Beck provided technical oversight in
developing the FDEP methodology and reviewed the document for
technical accuracy.
The general approach for this project has been subdivided into the
following tasks:
■ Conduct project managemenVKick-off teleconference;
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■ Develop sampling plan;
■ Conduct waste sorts;
■ Perform data analysis;
■ Prepare project report; and
■ Present the results.
Task 1: Project Management/Kick-off Teleconference
Objective
To coordinate activities of the Project Team and Monroe County,
monitor project progress, and maintain regular contact with Monroe
County to ensure that the project proceeds on schedule and within
budget.
Approach
Immediately following notice to proceed with the project, R. W. Beck
will develop a data request for obtaining various important
information from the County. The County will be ask to gather the
information included on the data request and forward it to R. W. Beck
for review. Information included in the data request may include:
■ The 1987 solid waste composition study previously performed for
Monroe County;
■ County recycling and disposal data for the last two years; and
■ Monroe County's Recycling and Education Grant Application for
1995/1996.
After R. W. Beck's review of the data request, a kick-off teleconference
will be held with County staff. The purpose of the kick-off
teleconference will be to:
■ Establish lines of communication between the staffs of R. W. Beck
and Monroe County;
■ Clarify any contractual issues between R. W. Beck and Monroe
County;
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■ Discuss any questions about the proposed Scope of Work, such as
specific sort categories desired and any additions, deletions, and/or
budget modifications to the approach outlined below;
■ Discuss the availability of existing collection and processing data
for MSW, recyclables, and special wastes (yard waste, tires, etc.);
■ Delineate the responsibilities of R. W. Beck, MSW franchise
collectors, and Monroe County; and
■ Confirm project milestones and delivery of work products.
Immediately following the kick-off teleconference call, the Project
Team supervisor for the field sort will schedule a meeting with County
staff to visit the various sort locations to identify potential logistical
challenges for each site and meet with staff at each location regarding
events to take place at the time of the sort.
Four to five subsequent teleconferences will likely be required
throughout the course of the project in order to obtain County input,
schedule field work, etc.
R. W. Beck understands that the County will require results from this
solid waste composition project to prepare its annual FDEP Recycling
and Education grant application for 1996/1997. R. W. Beck will work
with the County to ensure that data needed to complete the
application is collected for the County's waste stream excluding the
City of Key West's.
R. W. Beck will also attempt to contact each of the four pri.ate haulers
in the County for additional information that may be useful in
obtaining a better understanding of Monroe County's solid waste
management system.
Deliverable
The primary deliverable resulting from this task will be the kick-off
teleconference and a meeting with staff to over site logistics. Follow-
up correspondence may be required in order to clarify issues
discussed during the kick-off teleconference.
County Involvement
To the extent possible, the County will be asked to provide relevant
solid waste management data requested by R. W. Beck in disk format.
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The County will also be asked to participate in the project kick-off
teleconference and review and comment on any R. W. Beck
memorandums. The County will be asked to contact franchise haulers
and transfer station operators to notify them about the project, secure
their cooperation, and ensure the smooth progress of the project.
Task 2: Sampling Plan
Objective
To develop a statistically valid plan to sample randomly selected loads
of waste from single family residential, multi -family residential, and
commercial generators at the three County -operated transfer stations.
Approach
The most important part of any solid waste composition study is to
develop a sampling plan that provides a statistically valid "snap -shot"
of all MSW that is disposed in a particular area, across a full year. If
the sampling plan is flawed, the study results will not reflect the true
composition of the waste.
The County's RFP calls for the chosen contractor to provide weight
and volume composition figures based on two classifications,
residential and commercial, and does not call a for break-out of
residential streams between single-family and multi -family.
However, R. W. Beck also understands that separate composition data
for single-family and multi -family residential waste would be of
interest to the County (particularly since the State requires residential
data to be reported for single- and multi -family separately). As a
result, we have developed a sampling plan that includes the
development of composition estimates for both single- and multi-
family dwellings (in addition to the commercial sector) assuming the
single- and multi -family residential waste stream can be segregated for
sorting by R. W. Beck.
R. W. Beck understands that waste collection in Monroe County
resembles a rural collection system in that single-family, multi -family,
and commercial wastes are often collected together using a single
collection vehicle (making it difficult to segregate wastes from
different generators for separate composition analyses). Therefore,
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R. W. Beck, with assistance from the County, will closely coordinate
with the franchised haulers and County staff in an attempt to keep
these three streams separated as much as possible in order to develop
accurate waste composition figures for the three main generator types
within the County: single family residential, multi -family residential,
and commercial. It should be noted that R. W. Beck will not be
responsible for making any payments to haulers for changes in their
collection routes or schedules.
Discards are collected and disposed in different ways, depending on
the type of generator and the type of discard. Information needs to be
obtained for all flow paths in order to properly characterize total
generation, which is the information needed by Monroe County. For
this waste stream composition study, R. W. Beck proposes to only
select and sort samples of disposed MSW at the three transfer stations.
Because most residential and commercially disposed MSW travels in
controlled and defined avenues through the three transfer facilities,
this methodology would account for most MSW disposed of in the
County excluding the City of Key West's MSW.
Not all discards are disposed, however. In order for R. W. Beck to
properly account for discards which are not disposed and/or which
may by the transfer stations, R. W. Beck will require Monroe
County to supply supplementary information. This information
includes the amount of:
■ Recyclables (by type) that are collected separately from solid
waste;
■ Yard waste that is collected separately from solid waste;
■ Bulky items (furniture, white goods, etc.) that are collected
separately from solid waste; and
■ Loads of construction and demolition debris or land clearing debris
that bypass the transfer stations, particularly from the northern
Keys.
In addition, the County will need to provide comprehensive diversion,
disposal, and waste composition data for the City of Key West if the
County would like R. W. Beck to estimate complete county -wide waste
generation and composition, as mentioned previously. The proposed
budget does not include incorporating City of Key West data.
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Seasonal Sorts
Because Monroe County's waste stream composition fluctuates
throughout the year, samples need to be taken at more than one time
per year in order to have valid study results. Although seasonality
most often refers to different climactic times of the year that could
impact vegetative growth rates, other seasonal influences will need to
be carefully considered when selecting the particular sampling
seasons for this project. Because vegetative growth does not vary by
season as significantly in Monroe County as in other parts of the State,
and because most yard waste is diverted and collected separately from
the solid waste to be sampled, other seasonal influences will
ultimately determine when R. W. Beck will sample loads, including:.
influxes of seasonal residents, tourists, special events (festivals), etc.
Though further research will need to be done to conclusively
determine the best dates for sampling, R. W. Beck has completed some
preliminary inquiries to identify seasonal trends. According to the
Tourism Development Council of Monroe County, the County is most
populated from Christmas to Easter; it is least populated in September.
By examining this preliminary information, we feel that collecting
samples over two sample periods will be likely to provide valid results.
One of the sample periods may be during the most populated season
(Christmas to Easter). The other period may be during a less
populated time of the year, though probably not in September.
Number of Samples and Sample Sort Size
Sample selection will be based on a number of factors, including:
■ An evaluation of source/generator information, including existing
collection system data;
■ Demographics of the collection areas;
■ Seasonal/economic influences; and
■ Route and hauler information (to facilitate selection of appropriate
loads).
As with other major studies R. W. Beck has conducted, a statistical
analysis (based on the FDEP methodology) will be employed to
ensure that the appropriate number of samples are obtained for each
generator type at each of the three transfer stations.
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In particular, the number of samples chosen per generator type will be
based on the diversity of the individual customers in each generator
type, the anticipated variability of their representative waste streams,
the extent to which their waste can be isolated from other generator
types, and their relative contribution to total waste generation.
As part of Task 1, it is assumed that Monroe County and the MSW
haulers will supply R. W. Beck with recent historical data on the
number of waste loads handled by each generator class, customer
sites, collection routes and transfer/waste disposal sites. The
information/inventory to be provided should be adequate to associate
specific generator subclasses with collection routes and amounts. This
information will allow R. W. Beck to determine the specific loads of
each type to sample in order to obtain the most useful results.
The statistical principles governing waste characterization studies
show that the accuracy of the sampling process can be improved by
selecting narrower, more uniform generator types or by collecting
more samples from each. In general, taking more than 30 samples per
generator type will only result in a marginal increase in accuracy,
although accuracy is affected by the individual sort categories that are
chosen. For example, more samples will be needed to properly
characterize a category if the products in that category are rarely
found in the waste stream.
Once again, R. W. Beck will use the FDEP methodology that
recommends sample sort sizes ranging from 250 to 300 pounds. In
addition, a confidence level of 40 percent will be used by R. W. Beck in
this study.
The following table summarizes the sampling statistics proposed by
R. W. Beck.
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Table 1
Proposed Sampling Figures for Two -Season Sort
Generator Type
Sample Load
Size (lbs.)
Number of
Samples
Residential - Single Family
200-300
25
Residential - Multi -Family
200-300
25
Commercial
200-300
30
Total Samples
80
Construction and Demolition
and Land Clearing Debris
30 visual
inspections
Total Pounds Sam led
16,000 - 24,000
Confidence Level: 90 Percent
The number of samples sorted at each transfer station will depend
upon the distribution of waste per generator type for all waste
generated in the County (except the City of Key West).
In other words, the percentage of total County waste handled by each
transfer station will determine the number of samples sorted from
each of these facilities. Similarly, the number of samples sorted during
each season will depend upon the variability in waste generation
across the two seasons selected. For example, if there were no
variability in the quantities of waste generated during each season
chosen (i.e., the same amount of waste is generated in the second
season as was generated in the first season) R. W. Beck would sort 40
samples during one season and 40 samples during the second season
(for a total of 80 samples).
Select Loads To Be Sampled/Sampling Logistics
Based on the statistics above, R. W. Beck will select the individual
loads or types of loads to be sampled in advance, so that coordination
can occur with collection franchisee staff in advance of the sort to
ensure that proper loads (by generator type) are delivered/selected for
sorting. The selection process will include a random element to
remove bias.
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In a limited number of cases, samples from loads that are delivered
late in the day or evening may be collected, wrapped, labeled and
saved/stored for sorting the following day.
All sorting is assumed to be done in a portion of the bays of the
transfer stations unless the County has other space available that
would minimize interference with the facilities' operations. Our price
proposal is based on the County providing a work area of 30 x 30 feet,
with access to utilities, weather protection, running water (for clean-
up), and restrooms. The loads to be sampled will be dumped onto the
floor where they can be inspected and a sample can be selected using
a Bobcat or other loader bucket, to be provided by the facility operator.
The R. W. Beck Sort Supervisor will confirm that the loads are from the
intended location/generator class before dumping by obtaining
information from the driver.
Samples are typically selected by dividing the load or an unbiased
portion of the load into imaginary rectangular "cells" and then using a
random number generator to determine from which cell to collect the
sample. This methodology ensures that a random selection of the
waste is sorted. The visible characteristics of the full waste load will be
observed and noted by the R. W. Beck Sort Supervisor as well.
Deliverable
R. W. Beck will provide the County with a letter report detailing the
schedule for field work, the number of samples to be taken at each
transfer station (per generator type), the responsibilities of the County
(in terms of providing equipment, etc.).
County Involvement
Review and comment on the sampling plan. In addition, the County
will be asked to provide requested data, clarify R. W. Beck questions,
agree upon number of seasons to be targeted, and provide
coordination with staff and contractors to facilitate development of
sampling plan.
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Task 3: Conduct Waste Sort
Objective
To carry -out the sampling plan in order to develop statistically valid
data on the composition of Monroe County solid waste (excluding
City of Key West).
Approach
Once samples have been taken from collected solid waste, the waste
stream sample will be sorted and characterized into a maximum of 33
categories based on FDEP's standard methodology. The actual
number and description of particular categories are to be agreed upon
between R. W. Beck and the County based on Monroe County's data
needs.
Field sampling will be performed using R. W. Beck staff, as well as
light industrial temporaries. R. W. Beck has had significant success in
working with temporary personnel in similar studies. All sorting
personnel will be trained prior to performing the analysis in keeping
with R. W. Beck's Waste Composition Operating Procedures (See
discussion of field sorting and safety issues below).
A maximum of ten 250- to 300-pound samples will be sorted each 8-
hour day. The daily working schedule will be set based on the
delivery schedule for pre -selected loads. In some cases, extended days
(up to 10 hours) may be required to efficiently sample certain loads.
All sorting will be performed by light industrial temporary personnel
or R. W. Beck employees trained and supervised by R. W. Beck At a
minimum, R. W. Beck will provide one R. W. Beck employee with
previous sort experience to serve as the sort supervisor. The
remaining (unsampled) waste would be pushed into the transfer pit
using a Bobcat or other loader by the operator provided by the
County. At the discretion of Monroe County, sorted recyclables could
be kept separate for loading and collection by County personnel rather
than being disposed.
Weight data for each category will be obtained by weighing sorted
discards on an electronic digital scale. Pure loads of yard waste, land
clearing debris, or construction and demolition debris will be weighed
with truck scale weights. In addition, truck scale weights will be
obtained for each load from which a sample is to be taken, which will
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allow for later density computations of bulk single-family, multi-
family, and commercial solid waste streams.
Volume data for each category will be recorded by measuring the
volume of sorted materials inside standard sort containers to be used
for this project. It should be noted that the volume to be measured
will be as delivered/after sorted volumes. These materials will have
been compacted inside of a refuse truck prior to delivery. Loose
volumes as set out by generators, or volume as occupied in a landfill
(under compaction), will not be provided by this study.
Bulk volume measurements of mixed solid waste will also be made
prior to selecting a particular 250-300 pound sample for sorting. These
measurements will be made by measuring the volume of the tipped
load of solid waste, which will allow for later density computations of
bulk single-family, multi -family, and commercial solid waste streams.
R. W. Beck will provide the electronic scale and all sorting bas-
kets/containers, tables, signs/labels, data forms, hand tools, protective
clothing and other safety -related equipment not already on site, tarps
and other ground cover. A sample waste sort data recording form is
included as Appendix A. This form will be modified to tailor it to
Monroe County's specific data needs. A sample waste sort data
recording form is included as Appendix A. This form will be modified
to tailor it to Monroe County's specific data needs.
Deliverable
Conduct waste sort per sampling plan and agreed upon sorting
protocols.
County Involvement
We assume that rest -rooms, a break room, office working space, a
telephone, and other utilities, and a covered area for sorting are
available at each sorting location. The County will also be asked to
make available a Bobcat or similar loader and an equipment operator.
A complete list of the data and arrangements required by R. W. Beck
from Monroe County is included at the end of Section 1.
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Field Sorting and Safety Issues
R. W. Beck has conducted extensive sorting of solid waste in the State
of Florida and throughout the United States and other countries.
Consequently, we have developed a strict set of operating procedures
geared to providing safety for sorting personnel. Our solid waste
composition manual, which has been prepared in consultation with OSHA,
will be used in this project to promote the safety of the sorting crew,
supervisory personnel, and other persons who may visit the sorting site.
The specific situation at Monroe County will be reviewed vis a vis our
standard procedures. A copy of R. W Beck's Health and Safety
Manual for Waste Composition Studies is available for review.
R. W. Beck will coordinate with Monroe County as to facility spaces
that are available to use for this project and identify the protocol and
notification procedure for accidents and emergencies.
Task 4 - Data Analysis
Objective
To compile the results of the field work to provide estimates of waste
characterization by generator type, and to compare the data to other
standards.
Approach
The data gathered in each individual sort will be entered into a
computer program developed by R. W. Beck Data will be checked to
verify accurate entry. Average percentages for each material
component will be presented on generator, and overall Class I waste
bases. Also included will be ranges of calculated composition at a 90
percent confidence level for each material/generator type. This
analysis will represent the waste that is being discarded. Colored pie
charts will be prepared to present the results graphically.
As called for in the FDEP methodology, R. W. Beck will correct waste
composition data for contaminants (dirt, moisture uptake by paper,
etc.). Corrections will be based on factors provided with the FDEP
methodology and will be applied to the waste composition data. In
addition, R. W. Beck has moisture content data that it has gathered
from a waste composition study conducted in Barbados that would
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provide better moisture correction factors than the FDEP methodology
moisture content adjustment factors, which are based on an Oregon
study.
R. W. Beck will combine data on recycled quantities by individual
generator or generator type provided by Monroe County with the sort
data to project total waste generated for each component by generator
class for which there are meaningful data. These data will also be
presented graphically, as will the "recycling rate," i.e., the percentage
of a specific recyclable in the waste stream that is presently being
recycled. Information provided by Monroe County on recycling
activities for the previous 12 month period will be used.
R. W. Beck will compare Monroe County's waste percentage to
FDEP's statewide composition percentages as well as EPA's national
composition statistics:
Deliverable
The primary deliverables of this task are data and statistical
calculations which will be incorporated into the final report and
presentation.
County Involvement
Provide complete data for discards that are not sampled by R. W. Beck,
including recyclables collection, yard waste collection, bulky item
collection (white goods, furniture, etc.), and tire collection. Also
provide complete collection and waste characterization information
for discards collected and processed by Key West (if appropriate).
Task 5: Prepare Project Report
Objective
To prepare a draft for review by the County, and incorporate the
County's comments into a final project report.
Approach
A draft and final report will be prepared. The primary components of
the project report will be as follows:
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■ Describe the objectives and methodology of the study;
■ Present the raw data and resulting waste generation
compositions for:
a Commercial and residential municipal solid waste, by both
weight and volume, on a category -by -category (including
recyclables categories) and in -the -aggregate basis; and
❑ Construction and demolition debris, yard waste, and land
clearing debris, by both weight and volume;
■ Make comparisons to FDEP and EPA estimates for:
❑ Composition, by both weight for residential and
commercial wastes, as appropriate; and
❑ Generation percentages and amounts, for both residential
and commercial wastes, as appropriate;
■ Compare densities of residential and commercial solid wastes,
both on a category -by -category and in -the -aggregate basis;
■ Describe and depict how the waste composition has changed
as a result of source reduction, recycling, etc., including the
amounts of recyclables generated versus disposed in
commercial and residential waste streams;
■ Discuss inferred recycling rates for various recyclables.
The data and results will be clearly presented in narrative and graphic
form.
Deliverable
Four copies of the draft report will be prepared and submitted
approximately one month after the field work is complete. Upon
receipt of comments from the County, R. W. Beck will prepare the final
report within seven working days. A total of four copies of the final
report will be provided to Monroe County.
County Involvement
The County will be ask to review and comment on the draft report.
Comments from all reviewers would be consolidated by the County,
and R. W. Beck would be provided with one complete set of
comments.
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■ Assist in defining sort categories;
■ Assist in securing access to Monroe County transfer station
property for the R. W. Beck Sort Supervisor and Project Team;
■ Provide a suitable location for the waste sorting effort,
including covered work area to protect samples and sorters
from the elements, restroom facilities, break areas, access to
food service facilities for lunch, and access to other utilities
(electricity and water), and locked storage capacity for scales
and other sort equipment overnight;
■ Facilitate site logistics to ensure the availability of the sort site
and ensure that samples and sorting tools/equipment are not
disturbed for the duration of the sort;
■ Ensure the delivery of designated loads of waste to the sort site
in a timely manner,
■ Provide a Bobcat or similar loader and an operator to scoop
samples from designated loads, unload the samples at the
sorting area, and move sorted waste and recyclables into
designated areas/containers;
■ Provide for the disposal or processing of sorted waste and
recyclables;
■ Participate in periodic teleconferences, as required; and
■ Review sampling plan, project reports, and other data in a
timely manner.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES
At Monroe County's option, R. W. Beck can provide additional services
to specifically tailor the data analysis portion of this Scope -of -Services
to develop site -specific correction factors for contaminants. The
current correction factors for contaminants in the FDEP Methodology
were developed by a study in the State of Oregon. At Monroe
County's option, R. W. Beck will send samples of waste to a laboratory
to obtain a Monroe County -specific moisture analysis for the waste
composition categories. The additional cost (over and above the bid
price for this project) is estimate to be $4,950.
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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
■ Assist in defining sort categories;
■ Assist in securing access to Monroe County transfer station
property for the R. W. Beck Sort Supervisor and Project Team;
■ Provide a suitable location for the waste sorting effort,
including covered work area to protect samples and sorters
from the elements, restroom facilities, break areas, access to
food service facilities for lunch, and access to other utilities
(electricity and water), and locked storage capacity for scales
and other sort equipment overnight;
■ Facilitate site logistics to ensure the availability of the sort site
and ensure that samples and sorting tools/equipment are not
disturbed for the duration of the sort;
■ Ensure the delivery of designated loads of waste to the sort site
in a timely manner;
■ Provide a Bobcat or similar loader and an operator to scoop
samples from designated loads, unload the samples at the
sorting area, and move sorted waste and recyclables into
designated areas/containers;
■ Provide for the disposal or processing of sorted waste and
recyclables;
■ Participate in periodic teleconferences, as required; and
■ Review sampling plan, project reports, and other data in a
timely manner.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES
At Monroe County's option, R. W. Beck can provide additional services
to specifically tailor the data analysis portion of this Scope -of -Services
to develop site -specific correction factors for contaminants. The
current correction factors for contaminants in the FDEP Methodology
were developed by a study in the State of Oregon. At Monroe
County's option, R. W. Beck will send samples of waste to a laboratory
to obtain a Monroe County -specific moisture analysis for the waste
composition categories. The additional cost (over and above the bid
price for this project) is estimate to be $4,950.
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Section 1
R. W. Beck will be available to provide other solid waste related
services to the County or the City of Key West on a time -and -materials
or fixed fee basis at the request of the County.
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COST ESTIMATE AND SCHEDULE
COST ESTIMATE
The following table provides a labor hour schedule and cost estimate
(per task) for R. W. Beck to perform a waste composition study for
Monroe County based on the Scope of Services shown in Section 1 of
this proposal. R. W. Beck's estimated cost for this project is $ 43,880.
This cost estimate has been developed based on the contract
requirements of the RFP and our previous experience in performing
similar waste composition studies in Florida and across the country.
Beck would be more than happy to discuss modifications to this cost
estimate in order to meet the needs of Monroe County.
SCHEDULE
A specific schedule for this project has not been included due to the
unknown periods when the waste samplings will take place. Waste
sort scheduling will take place after existing data is analyzed to
determine the proper seasons for sampling. R. W. Beck will need to
work closely with the County during waste sort scheduling to ensure
that there are no special events taking place during the time period
when the proposed waste sorts are to take place (which may
compromise the results of the waste composition study).
R. W. Beck is committed to conducting this project on an aggressive
time table and having the data available for the County's 96/97 grant
application.
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JONATHAN J. BURGIEL
University of Central Florida: Masters in Business Administration
Tufts University: B.A. in Economics
Mr. Burgiel, an Associate with R. W. Beck, serves as R. W. Beck's
Director of Solid Waste Management Services for the Firm's Orlando,
Florida Office. Mr. Burgiel, during his 12 years with R. W. Beck, has
been responsible for the development and supervision of over 50 solid
waste management related studies and analyses for various
communities and private sector clients across the country.
Mr Burgiel has served as project manager or played an integral role in
a number of solid waste planning and financial feasibility studies
including:
■ waste composition analyses;
■ solid waste facility procurement and privatization projects;
■ solid waste facility financing projects;
■ collection and transfer vehicle routing and efficiency studies;
■ comprehensive solid waste master plans;
■ recycling planning and implementation studies;
■ material recovery facility W) feasibility studies;
■ compost facility planning and permitting;
■ drafting of State of Florida solid waste legislation;
■ analysis of existing markets for recovered materials; and
■ recycling and solid waste rate studies.
Drawing on an extensive analytical background, Mr. Burgiel has
presented papers or published articles on over 30 different solid waste
related topics. A representative list of projects in which Mr. Burgiel
was directly involved are provided below.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
MULTI -SEASONAL SOLID WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
Palm Beach County, Florida
Project Manager. Mr. Burgiel is overseeing the performance of a
multi -seasonal waste composition analysis that will include a
JONATHAN J. BURGIEL
breakdown of the County's waste stream into over 70 categories and
ten waste generator types including single and multi -family
residences, restaurants, schools, retail stores, supermarkets,
hotels/motels, office buildings, and manufacturing. The sampling will
take place over the course of 1993/94 and will be used as an integral
tool to assist the County in meeting its aggressive 50 percent waste
diversion goal. As can be seen by the waste generator types targeted
by the study, the County plans to aggressively expand commercial
sector recovery efforts to achieve its ambitious recovery goal.
MULTI -SEASONAL SOLID WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
Seminole County, Florida
Project Manager. As project manager, Mr. Burgiel coordinated the
overall planning and execution of a multi -seasonal solid waste
composition analysis which included a breakdown of waste generated
by the residential and commercial sectors. Unlike other waste
composition analyses performed throughout the State, special
attention was paid to the high level of construction and demolition
waste (C&D) disposed of within the County (approx. 40% of waste
generated). To evaluate the quantity and composition of the C&D
waste stream, a special sampling protocol was used at the Counties
private class III landfills. The County continues to use the study as a
practical tool in the expansion of its recovery efforts.
MULTI -SEASONAL WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
Large Commercial Client - Florida
Assistant Project Manager. Mr. Burgiel served as assistant project
manager on a multi -seasonal waste composition study performed for a
large commercial attraction in Florida. The waste sort was performed
over two seasons in order to capture the seasonal differences in the
waste stream resulting from changes in growing patterns from winter
to summer. Several generator categories were analyzed individually
including attractions (two) and administrative offices. The sort event
itself took place over two weeks (one week summer sample, one week
winter sample) with a total of approximately 90 samples taken.
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WASTE COMPOSITION ANALYSES FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Broward County, Florida
Palm Beach County, Florida
(on behalf of the American Plastics Council)
Project Manager. Mr. Burgiel served as project manager for an
analysis to determine the quantity of recyclable materials present in
Broward and Palm Beach Counties' municipal waste streams,
respectively. The project was funded by the American Plastics Council
in an effort to identify and target greater quantities of recyclable
materials for recovery by each County's curbside collection program.
WASTE COMPOSITION ANALYSES FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Tampa, Florida
(on behalf of the Procter & Gamble Company)
Mr. Burgiel served as project manager for an analysis to determine the
quantity of plastic recyclable containers present in the City of Tampa's
municipal waste stream. The project was funded by the Procter &
Gamble Company in an effort to identify and target greater quantities
of for recovery plastic recyclable containers by the City's drop-off
recycling program.
FRANCHISING OF RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLABLES COLLECTION SERVICES
Seminole County, Florida
Technical Advisor. As Technical Advisor, Mr. Burgiel helped prepare
franchise agreements and identify service areas for solid waste
collection and recycling services throughout the unincorporated areas
of the County. Each permitted hauler was eligible for a franchise.
The project consisted of developing an issues report that determined
the parameters of the services to be provided, drafting a franchise
agreement for approval by the County; identifying a service territory
for each participating hauler, while giving consideration to existing
customers and routes; and negotiating agreements and rates with
each of the service providers. The franchise agreements provided for
a transition to this system with interim billing by the haulers.
Interlocal agreements permit incorporated areas to eventually
participate in the County's recycling program. Mr. Burgiel also
participated in a follow-up study to implement a mandatory collection
assessment. This study considered volume -based rates, by -the -bag
programs and other options to provide incentives for citizens to
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increase the amount of waste recycled and reduce the amount of
waste disposed.
PRIVATIZATION OPTIONS ANALYSIS
Lexington County, South Carolina
Technical Advisor. Mr. Burgiel provided technical support in the
evaluation of Lexington County's municipal solid waste collection
system and assisted in developing options for the privatization of the
Lexington's and two other adjacent counties' solid waste collection
systems. The project included evaluating the existing efficiency of the
counties' solid waste collection operations and identifying potential
options for privatization.
PROGRAM EVALUATION
SANITATION AND RECYCLING SERVICES
City of Colton, California
Technical Advisor. Mr. Burgiel served as a technical advisor for a
detailed analysis of overall municipal collection operations for
sanitation and recycling for the City of Colton. As part of the project,
he reviewed methods to improve the cost-effectiveness of current
operations and the level of service provided to residents. This work
included examining the efficiency and effectiveness of current
management and administrative activities, examining the impact of
automated collection vs. manual collection, the impact of privatizing
collection, and evaluating the impact of modifications to crew sizes,
vehicle configurations, and routes. The project also included a
customer satisfaction survey of some 200 customers accessing the
adequacy of current public education materials; satisfaction with the
conduct of employees, and satisfaction with service levels.
COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING PLAN
Seminole County, Florida
Assistant Project Manager. The Seminole County Recycling Plan
involved a comprehensive evaluation of alternative recycling
strategies and the development of an implementation plan that would
allow the County to meet the recycling goals established by the 1988
Florida Solid Waste Management Act. As Project Coordinator,
Mr. Burgiel had overall responsibility for the effective execution of the
various project tasks including a recyclable materials market
assessment and an economic analysis of a Countywide curbside
recycling program which was implemented shortly thereafter.
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MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF) PROCESSING PLAN
Palm Beach County, Florida
Project Manager. Mr. Burgiel recently managed a comprehensive
study to evaluate the long term recyclables processing needs for Palm
Beach County and its 37 municipalities. The County has embarked on
an aggressive plan to expand recovery efforts to most segments of
Palm Beach County to meet a County established waste diversion goal
of 50 percent by 1998, the most aggressive in the State.
The study took into account anticipated recovery program expansions
including the addition of mixed waste paper, textiles and steel cans to
the County's curbside recycling program and an ambitious expansion
of recovery opportunities to the commercial sector. Mr. Burgiel
coordinated the Beck team in evaluating the need for additional
processing capacity, ranking alternative expansion strategies, and
selecting the most cost effective and efficient option available to the
County. The study also included an analysis of the impact adding
these materials to the County's recycling program would have on
extending the life of the County's landfill, a market assessment of the
materials to be added to the County's curbside program and an
analysis of the additional cost to process these materials at the
County's existing MRE
RECYCLING PLAN AND FACILITY DESIGN
City of Orlando, Florida
Recycling Team Leader. Mr. Burgiel coordinated the development of
an overall recycling plan for the City of Orlando. The plan included a
cost efficiency analysis of existing solid waste management and
recycling operations, personnel and equipment. The analysis looked
specifically at (i) comparing the effectiveness of delivering the City's
recyclables commingled to the Orange County MRS versus curb
separated to a local recycler and (ii) replacing the City's side loading
recycling vehicles and trailers with automated vehicles to improve
productivity and safety.
The study also included a market analysis for recyclable materials that
could be added to the City's curbside program; evaluation of ways to
monitor and increase participation in recycling and improve
operations; and development of additional recycling program
components including yard waste mulching and composting. The
recycling plan was expanded to incorporate other waste generator
classes as well.
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COMPOSTING FACILITY PERMITTING
City of Miami, Florida
Project Manager. Mr. Burgiel directed the preparation of a permit
application to the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation
and the South Florida Water Management District to allow the City to
operate a yard waste composting facility on Virginia Key. The location
of the facility was adjacent to the City's closed landfill. Jonathan
coordinated the development of a capital and operating cost plan and
conceptual site design that was subsequently used to procure the
necessary equipment and prepare the site for operation. The City
implemented the program not only to comply with the State's
mandate to remove yard waste from lined landfills, but also to reduce
the substantial tipping fee payments to Metro Dade.
CO -COLLECTION PILOT PROGRAM - RECYCLABLES/SOLID WASTE
American Plastics Council/Palm Beach County, Florida
Project Manager. Mr. Burgiel directed the implementation of a pilot
program to evaluate the cost effectiveness of collecting recyclables and
solid waste in separate compartments on board one vel-dcle. The
American Plastics Council, as part of its Model Cities Program,
donated to the project a prototype OshKosh vehicle to Palm Beach
County to determine whether recyclables and solid waste could be
collected more cost effectively using the one OshKosh vehicle as
opposed to Palm Beach County's traditional two truck system. As
project manager, Mr. Burgiel prepared the protocol and work plan to
be used to collect the appropriate data and objectively evaluate the
two systems. The project was subsequently published as the cover
article in the June,1993 issue of Resource Recycling magazine and
presented at several conferences across the country by Mr. Burgiel
including the 1993 National Recycling Congress (NRC) in Nashville
and the Association of Oregon Recycler's 1993 annual conference in
Seaside, Oregon.
BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA COMMINGLED VS. CURB
SEPARATED COLLECTION ANALYSIS AND MULTI -FAMILY
RECYCLING PILOT PROGRAM
American Plastics Council
Project Manager. Mr. Burgiel coordinated the efforts of the County
and its franchised hauler (IWS) in testing the merits of commingled
recycling collection over a curb sort system. As part of the American
Plastics Council's (APC) Model Cities Program, Broward County was
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provided by APC an automated recycling vehicle to determine
whether commingled collection was more cost effective than the curb
separated system the County was currently using. The analysis was
particularly important due to the fact that the County was in the
process of evaluating the merits of constructing a materials recovery
facility (MRF) to accept commingled recyclables. As project manager,
Mr. Burgiel prepared the protocol and work plan to be used to collect
the appropriate data and objectively evaluate the two systems. The
analysis included an extensive time and motion study of both
collection alternatives.
Mr. Burgiel also supervised the evaluation of a multi -family recycling
pilot program included as part of the study. The pilot program
represented Broward's initial involvement in expanding recycling
services to the multi -family sector using 90 gallon containers serviced
by a semi -automated collection vehicle.
RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM
City of Miami, Florida
Project Manager. R. W. Beck was selected by the City of Miami to
perform an in-depth analysis and implementation plan for the
development of a City-wide curbside recycling program to serve the
City's 52,000 households. As Project Manager, Mr. Burgiel was
responsible for coordinating the Firm's efforts in the area of
developing recyclable materials generation estimates; performing a
local and regional materials markets telephone survey to determine
the need for a City -operated materials recovery facility (MRF);
analyzing the economic impact of the program, including materials
review projections and capital/operating expenses; and developing a
comprehensive multi-lingual education and public awareness
campaign.
RDF FACILITY RETROFIT
Dade County, Florida
Technical Analyst. In performing a review and evaluation for
Chrysler Capital Funding Corporation of the design, technology, and
environmental factors involved in the retro-fitting of the Facility,
Mr. Burgiel was responsible for the development of a financial analysis
of the operating and maintenance expenses, along with the
determination of the revenue stream from tipping fees, recovered
materials, and electricity generated.
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RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY
Lake County, Florida
Senior Project Analyst. Mr. Burgiel was primarily responsible for
waste quantity and composition projections and preparation of
economic operating projections in support of the issuance of industrial
revenue bonds for the project. Mr. Burgiel's responsibilities also
included a telephone survey of Florida County Solid Waste
Departments regarding each County's waste composition and per
capita generation rates.
TIRE RECYCLING AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT STUDY
PRIDE of Florida, Inc.
Senior Project Analyst. The study was funded as part of the State's
Solid Waste Management Act to determine the need for an overall
feasibility of a waste tire recycling facility using prison manpower and
the Prison Rehabilitation Industries and Diversified Enterprises
(PRIDE) organization. As Senior Project Analyst, Mr. Burgiel was
responsible for performing a telephone survey of all potential waste
tine handlers and recyclers/ processors throughout the Southeastern
United States to determine the need for a prison operated waste tire
recycling facility and potential end markets for the recovered tires
including rubberized asphalt and tire derived fuel for use in local
cement kilns or coal fired power plants. In addition, Mr. Burgiel was
responsible for the development of annual waste tire generation
estimates, along with the development of an operations -based
manpower and equipment transportation analysis of waste tires to
various potential State correctional institution tire recycling facilities.
STATE OF FLORIDA ADVANCE DISPOSAL FEE (ADF) LEGISLATION
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Florida Beer Wholesalers Association
Florida Alcoholic Beverage Interest Group
Florida Soft Drink Association
Florida Wine and Spirits Association
Project Manager. Mr. Burgiel worked closely with industry and
Florida State government to draft implementation language for
Florida's Advance Disposal Fee that went into effect October 1, 1993.
Services provided by Mr. Burgiel included the development of ADF
fund mechanisms including a sizable allocation of the funds for
Market Development. Mr. Burgiel also participated in the State
Recycling Markets Advisory Committee Meetings and has assisted the
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Governor's office in developing strategies for recyclables market
development within the State of Florida.
EVALUATION AND TECHNICAL REVIEW OF FLORIDA'S
ADVANCE DISPOSAL FEE (ADF) - SPRING 1992
Project Advisor. Mr. Burgiel assisted the client in a technical review
of several preliminary drafts of the Florida Advance Disposal Fee
legislation and provided support in the development of modifications
to this legislation that was subsequently passed during the 1993
legislative session. Mr. Burgiel's involvement included reviewing the
redemption requirements of the preliminary bill (which was
subsequently removed prior to passage) and providing
recommendations as to proper allocation of ADF funds collected. This
included interaction with Florida Department of Regulation and
Florida House and Senate National Resources staff involved in the
issue.
SOLID WASTE MASTER PLAN
Addison County, Vermont
Project Analyst. Mr. Burgiel was responsible for the development of a
comprehensive waste reduction analysis for the County in order to
meet the state mandated waste reduction goals. The analysis
performed by Mr. Burgiel included the development of capital and
operating cost estimates of all solid waste and recyclables collection,
transfer, and processing operations (and disposal in the case of the
solid waste). The analysis included an extensive investigation of all
personnel and equipment requirements for current and proposed
solid waste and recycling operations.
SOLID WASTE MASTER PLAN
Medina County, Ohio
Senior Project Analyst. Mr. Burgiel was responsible for developing a
detailed cost analysis of three alternative waste reduction strategies
proposed by the County. In addition, Mr. Burgiel provided an
estimate of staffing and equipment needs for County residential
curbside recyclables collection.
EVALUATION OF WASTE -TO -ENERGY FACILITY EXPANSION
New Hanover County, North Carolina
Technical Analyst. Mr. Burgiel was involved in quantifying waste
generation within the County, along with the determination of waste
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composition with regard to processibility. Mr. Burgiel also participated
in the economic feasibility of the project to determine the optimal
sizing of an addition to the existing facility.
STATE OF TEXAS MARKET DEVELOPMENT AND BASELINE
RECOVERY ESTIMATES
State of Texas Department of Health
Technical Advisor. Mr. Burgiel provided technical support in the
development of a comprehensive market analysis for the State of Texas
required by Texas State SB 1340. Mr. Burgiel assisted in the
development of a market survey to determine the current and
projected handling and processing capacity for recovered glass, steel,
aluminum, plastic and paper, and a total of over 30 subcategories. The
results of the analysis provided the State with a clear understanding of
the available market capacity and areas where State intervention
(grants, loans, etc.) may be required in order to meet capacity
shortfalls.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECYCLABLES MARKET DEVELOPMENT
STUDY
State of California Integrated Waste Management Board
Technical Advisor. Based on Mr. Burgiel's previous experience in
market development for the American Plastics Council, Mr. Burgiel is
assisted in calculating the current and future market potential for the
consumption of post -consumer plastics and glass in the State of
California. The study included a survey of current end markets (end
product manufacturer) and was used to determine the quantity of
plastic, glass and paper used by end product manufacturers, potential
for expanding their mix of post -consumer material, and market
development strategies (legislation or otherwise) that would support
such an expansion in usage.
RECYCLING COLLECTION PROGRAM
Procter & Gamble
Project Manager. R. W. Beck was retained by Procter & Gamble to
assist in establishing a collection infrastructure for all (clear and
colored) rigid HDPE containers in the State of Florida. Headed by
Mr. Burgiel, the R. W. Beck project team worked with Procter &
Gamble to help develop a drop-off collection program at
approximately 52 Tampa area based supermarket chains, and to
ultimately expand the collection of mixed plastic rigid containers to
other areas of the state. R. W. Beck also assisted Procter & Gamble in
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coordinating/promoting the establishment of a post -consumer plastic
reclaiming firm in Florida in order to grind, wash, and pelletize
post -consumer plastics for use in end -product manufacturing
applications.
NEWSPAPER RECYCLING FACILITY FEASIBILITY STUDY
Abitibi Price
Project Manager. Mr. Burgiel was responsible for coordinating a
comprehensive evaluation of retrofitting a number of Abitibi Price
virgin pulp newspaper facilities to use old newspaper (ONP). The
study included contacting over 100 newspaper handlers, brokers, and
county/ municipal agencies to determine the future market supply of
ONP in the region, market locations, individual handlers' cost
structure and handlers' target markets, and overall availability of ONP
for processing/reclamation by Abitibi Price. The results of the study
were used to determine the economic feasibility of Abitibi Price
retrofitting a number of its virgin pulp mills for ONP use.
REVIEW OF NEWSPRINT INDUSTRY'S NEWSPAPER RECYCLING
RATE STUDY
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Review Panel Member. At the request of the FDEP, Mr. Burgiel
served on a committee formed by the FDEP to critically evaluate the
newsprint industry's recycling rate for newspaper collected in the
State of Florida. Mr. Burgiel was asked to participate in the evaluation
based on his recent experience developing similar recovery rates for
the steel, glass, and plastic industries. The rate was subsequently
approved, alleviating the imposition of a $1 per ton waste disposal fee
on newsprint consumed in the State that was scheduled to go into
effect on January 1,1994.
RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
State of Florida, Office of the Governor
Technical Advisor. Mr. Burgiel assisted the Governor's office in
evaluating and conceptualizing strategies for recyclables market
development within the State of Florida. More specifically, Mr. Burgiel
provided assistance to Senator Bob McKnight in critically evaluating
the concept of implementing a public/private partnership for the
development of recycling markets within the State of Florida.
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JONATHAN J. BURGIEL
FLORIDA PLASTICS RECYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY
American Plastics Council
Project Manager. Mr. Burgiel directed the development of a
comprehensive statewide study to evaluate the ability of Florida's
recycling collection and processing infrastructure to produce a
sufficient quantity of high quality post -consumer plastic containers to
meet the State of Florida's 50 percent recovery goal. The study
involved determining whether gaps existed in the physical recycling
infrastructure such as lack of collection programs and/or local
processing capacity. The study also documented deficiencies in the
existing infrastructure, such as lack of quality due to commingling
with other materials, education, etc., that adversely impacted the
recovery of plastics in the state. The study included a review of
Florida's 30 largest counties', and three rural counties', Recycling and
Education Grant Applications filed with the state and a
comprehensive survey of each community to determine where gaps
and deficiencies existed in the states recycling collection and
processing system. Mr. Burgiel presented the results of the study to
the Florida Packaging Council in November of 1994.
The survey also involved collecting County level information
regarding the collection infrastructure for other commonly collected
materials including glass, aluminum, steel, and plastic coated paper
containers and newsprint.
PLASTICS QUALITY AND COST OPTIMAZATION PROJECT
State of New York
Project Manager. Mr. Burgiel is currently assisting the State of New
York identify gaps and deficiencies in the State's collection, processing,
(including local handling, sorting, baling and reclamation (grinding,
washing pelletizing), and end market infrastructure, and make
recommendations on how to improve the infrastructure to allow for
higher, more cost-effective recovery, and assist NY State businesses
and communities implement these recommendations. The project
includes actual field visits to various communities to observe and
document deficiencies in the existing recycling infrastructure with
subsequent follow-up visits to implement changes anticipated to
improve the State's recycling infrastructure. The project is expected to
be completed in the Fall of 1995.
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PUBLISHED ARTICLES
"Co -Collection: Is It a Viable Technique?", Cover Article Published in
Resource Recycling Magazine, June,1993.
"Florida's Advance Disposal Fee", Published in the National Recycling
Coalition Connection Newsletter, Fall,1992
"Moving Mountains - Of Trash", Quoted in Business Week Magazine,
August 24,1992
"Volume Based Rates vs. Advance Disposal Fee - An Economic
Incentive To Reduce Waste vs. A Hidden Consumer Tax", Prepared for
the 1992 Florida Legislative Session, March,1992
"Plastics Recycling - The Future Relies on Infrastructure
Development", Published in the R. W. Beck Issues and Answers
Newsletter, Spring,1992
"Curbside versus Commingled Recyclables Collection", Published in
Independent Energy Magazine, September,1991
"Waste Reduction in Florida: Where Do We Stand?", Published in the
Florida Specifier, June,1990
PRESENTATIONS
"Waste Composition Analysis and its Uses", Presented at the National
Recycling Congress, San Diego, California, September,1990
"Applying for Exemption From the Florida Advance Disposal Fee",
Presented at a workshop sponsored by the Florida Dept. of
Environmental Regulation and the American Plastics Council,
Orlando, Florida, June,1994
"Impact of the Florida Advance Disposal Fee and Upcoming Packaging
Legislation in California and Oregon", Presented at Plastipak's Annual
PIME Missionaries Outing, Pontiac, Michigan, June,1994
"Co -Collection Cost Study", Presented at the Waste Expo '94, Dallas,
Texas, May,1994
"A Report of Co -Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclables", Presented
at the Spring Meeting of the Environmental Industries Waste
Reduction Council, Orlando, Florida, April,1994
"Co -Collection - Optimizing the Collection of Waste and Recyclables",
Presented at the Association of Oregon Recycler's 1993 Annual
Conference, Seaside, Oregon, September,1993
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"Report Data on One Vehicle Collection of Garbage and Recyclables",
Presented at the Annual American Public Works Association Recycling
Seminar, Key West, Florida, June,1993
"Separate vs. Co -Collection (Recyclables and MSW) - A Cost
Comparison", Presented at Biocycle Southeast Conference, Miami,
Florida, December, 1992, and at the RecycleFlorida Today Annual
Conference, Daytona Beach, Florida, May,1993
"Recycling Collection Cost Efficiencies ", Presented at the Seventh
Annual Southeast Recycling Conference and Trade Show, Perdido
Beach, Alabama, February,1993
"State of the Markets Address - Southeast Region", Keynote Speech
Presented at RecycleFlorida Today Annual Conference, Marketing
Your Recyclables Workshop, Sponsored by the Florida Soft Drink
Association, Orlando, Florida, April, 1992
PCost Effective Drop -Off Recycling, City of Tampa Case Study",
resented at the World Recycling Conference, Chicago, Illinois, March,
1992
"State of the Plastic Markets In the U.S.", Presented at the U.S.
Conference of Mayors Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., May,
1991
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HARVEY N. BERTRAND, P.E.
Texas Tech University: B.S. in Civil Engineering
Dartmouth College : M. E. in Civil Engineering
University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business:
M. B. A. in Finance
Mr. Bertrand directs the firm's efforts in the solid waste composition
area. He is primarily responsible for the design methodology and
protocol, data analysis and interpretation, safety training, and
supervision on field sorts.
Mr. Bertrand has served as project manager on many solid waste
efforts, including composition studies, recycling studies, processing
facility financings, feasibility studies, and appraisals related to the
leveraged -lease financing of waste -to -energy facilities. He has worked
for clients in municipal governments, the investment banking field,
and the private sector. Mr. Bertrand has also performed financial
analyses and appraisals connected with the financing of solid waste
management and cogeneration projects powered by fuels ranging
from coal to biomass.
Mr. Bertrand is certified by OSHA for hazardous waste site operations.
He also has taken graduate -level courses in hazardous waste
management. In addition, Mr. Bertrand is a member of the National
American Hazardous Materials Management Association and has
presented several papers on household hazardous waste.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority, Florida
Project Manager. R. W. Beck was retained to provide a solid waste
characterization study which involved a comprehensive
characterization of the residential and commercial waste in the county,
including recyclables, imports, and exports. The study breaks down
the County's waste stream into over 70 categories and ten waste
generator types. The generator types include single and multi family
residences, restaurants, schools, retail stores, supermarkets,
hotels/motels, office buildings, and manufacturers R. W. Beck
developed the solid waste characterization methodology; provided
on -site training of sorting crews; conducted the sorts; and is presently
analyzing results from the study and coordinating all technical efforts
on the project.
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In addition, R. W. Beck was retained to provide a follow-on study to
this waste characterization study. In this effort, we studied the
composition of commercial solid waste only, examining waste
collected along routes served by front-end loader collection trucks, not
facilities depositing waste in roll -offs.
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
City of Plano, Texas
Project Manager. Mr. Bertrand managed the study of Plano's
residential waste stream's composition. He designed and managed a
one -season sort (during the summer) in order to quantify the solid
waste composition of disposed residential solid waste from four
separate geographic sectors of the city. This data will be used by the
city to evaluate its progress in achieving its diversion and reduction
objectives and to provide a basis for future MSW initiatives.
WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
County of Maui, Hawaii
Project Manager. Mr. Bertrand directed R. W. Beck's efforts to perform
a solid waste characterization study for the Island of Maui. The study
quantified the total solid waste being generated on Maui, with special
emphasis on the self -hauled waste; provided composition data for the
County -hauled, commercially -hauled, and self -hauled MSW entering
the landfill; and summarized the composition and quantity data
obtained in the study to allow the County to measure its progress to
date in diverting solid waste from the landfill. Mr. Bertrand designed
the methodology, which included a gate survey of material entering
the landfill and a field sort, each conducted for a one -week period.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS
City of Cheyenne and Laramie County, Wyoming
Waste Characterization Specialist. Mr. Bertrand is leading efforts to
provide the waste characterization component of the solid waste
management plans being developed for these two separate
communities in Wyoming. Characterization will include a look at the
quantity of waste generated, as well as disposed.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
Project Manager. Mr. Bertrand is managing this household hazardous
waste (HHW) study for SWANA, which examines the HHW being
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collected at Palm Beach County, Florida's HHW Collection Facility
(HHWCF), as well as the HHW being disposed of at the county's
landfill. The purpose of the study is to characterize, through detailed
analysis of the data from the multi -season sort at the two locations, the
diversion rate of HHW collected at the HHWCF versus the total
disposed HHW. This effort builds upon the work which was already
in progress under contract to the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach
County, Florida.
SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
Ministry of Health, Barbados
Technical Director. Mr. Bertrand completed an on -island waste
characterization effort undertaken as part of a comprehensive solid
waste management program. R. W. Beck developed in conjunction
with Stanley International for Barbados. This unique effort took an in-
depth look at a wide range of solid waste categories, and at the total
solid waste generation on the island.
Mr. Bertrand was responsible for coordinating the personnel and
technical efforts on this portion of the project, including developing
the waste characterization protocol, training and supervision of field -
sorting crews, analyzing data, preparing estimates of waste generation
quantities, and summarizing findings of the waste composition
analyses.
WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area, Minnesota
Project Manager. Mr. Bertrand is directing R. W Beck's efforts on a
waste composition study designed to measure the percent of
packaging in the waste stream. He is leading the team's efforts in
performing four -season sorts for three annual solid waste composition
studies through 1995. In addition to performing the sorts and
analyzing the findings, the Beck project team has, under Mr.
Bertrand's direction, reviewed existing studies; defined "packaging"
for the purpose of this study; defined classifications of residential,
commercial, and industrial waste; and determined the scope and
frequency of seasonal sorts.
INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE AUDIT
The Quaker Oats Company
Project Engineer. Mr. Bertrand directed a solid waste audit for the
Quaker Oats Company, in which he first estimated solid waste
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quantity and composition by conducting a field sort of waste from the
three production lines. He then assisted the Quaker Oats Company in
improving and refining the solid waste management practices and
programs at their St. Joseph, Missouri production facility. He also
conducted a market study for the corrugated cardboard and plastics
component of their waste stream.
WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
Technical Advisor. Mr. Bertrand directed the technical aspects of a
solid waste characterization study performed for the Guam
Environmental Protection Agency. The project included assessment of
the quantity of waste disposed, on -site sorting of waste at the island's
landfills, laboratory analysis of waste components, and a feasibility
analysis of recycling options.
Mr. Bertrand's responsibilities included development of the
quantification methodology; development of the solid waste sorting
methodology; on -site training for quantification and sorting; and
providing software for analyzing the composition. The data resulting
from this work was then used in a recycling study the project team
conducted for the Guam Environmental Protection Agency.
WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
Washington State Department of Ecology
Task Manager. Mr. Bertrand assisted in the landmark waste
characterization study for the Washington Department of Ecology.
NE Bertrand managed the study of the state's solid waste stream by
conducting field sorts around the state. He assisted in protocol design
for the sorts, provided field supervision, and analyzed and interpreted
data.
WASTE COMPOSITION MANUAL DEVELOPMENT
State of Wisconsin
Project Manager. Mr. Bertrand developed a solid waste composition
manual for the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources
(DNR). The manual is written for solid waste decision makers at the
local level in Wisconsin for use in designing their recycling and
household hazardous waste collection programs, in estimating the
amount and type of municipal waste generated, and in projecting
future waste generation through the year 2001. The waste
composition manual provides guidance to Wisconsin communities on
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determining the composition of their solid waste; identifying the total
quantity of solid waste in the community; and using proper health
and safety procedures.
SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Field Supervisor. Mr. Bertrand was field supervisor for a four -season
solid waste characterization study conducted for the Regional
Municipality of Ottawa (RMOC), in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The
study was part of an overall effort to develop a regional solid waste
plan for the RMOC. The study was the largest and most
comprehensive ever to be conducted in Canada and rivals the largest
ever to be conducted in the United States.
The study took into consideration a wide range of solid waste
generators, including rural residential, urban residential, high-rise
apartments, government offices, large retail generators, small retail
generators, hotels and educational institutions. The data is being used
by RMOC to develop recycling, composting, and other solid waste
programs. Mr. Bertrand's efforts included assisting in the design of the
sorting program, responsibility for training crews for the field sort, and
supervising the sorting activities.
WASTE STREAM CHARACTERIZATION STUDY ASSISTANCE
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
Project Manager. Mr. Bertrand provided guidance and direction to the
borough to conduct a solid waste stream characterization study. He
helped the borough develop a protocol for the study and assisted the
borough in developing a database and data collection system. Mr.
Bertrand provided on -site assistance during the field sort portion of
the study and provided guidance throughout the project to clarify
details of the solid waste characterization and data collection
procedures for local officials.
SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Project Manager. Mr. Bertrand was responsible for designing and
supervising a four -season solid waste characterization study for the
City of Albuquerque. Mr. Bertrand also developed a solid waste
characterization manual which the city may use in its future efforts to
characterize its solid waste. The City of Albuquerque used the study
to develop solid waste management, composting, and recycling
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programs. Mr. Bertrand's responsibilities included the design of the
protocol used to conduct the study, arranging all logistical aspects of
the sort, training crew members, and supervising the sort.
SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
City of Denver, Colorado
Project Manager. Mr. Bertrand designed and supervised a solid waste
characterization study for the City of Denver, Colorado. The city 1
conducted a number of pilot programs to determine the feasibility of
various solid waste management options. To assist in the decision
process, the city obtained representative data on recyclables from the
residential solid waste stream. Mr. Bertrand worked with the City in
developing a random sampling process and in establishing the
logistics of the sort. He was also responsible for supervising the sort.
SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
Victoria, Texas
Project Manager. Mr. Bertrand designed and conducted a waste
composition study for two generator types, residential and commercial
in Victoria, Texas. The City of Victoria is the largest contributor of solid
waste in the regional planning area. Mr. Bertrand's efforts included
working with the regional planning commission to design the waste
sorting protocol, supervising the solid waste sort, and interpreting the
results to the commission and Victoria County Officials. Also in this
project, Mr. Bertrand assisted the commission in designing and
putting into practice a survey to determine the types and quantities of
solid waste placed in landfills within the commission's jurisdiction.
The primary purpose of these efforts was to assist the planning
commission and Victoria County in developing a recycling program.
SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
Gallup, New Mexico
Project Manager. Mr. Bertrand designed and conducted a solid waste
composition study in connection with the development of a regional
solid waste management plan for the Northwest New Mexico Council
of Governments. The results of this study were used in the
development of a recycling program for the City of Gallup, and
McKinley County, New Mexico. As task leader, he was responsible for
the Solid Waste System Inventory portion of the solid waste
management plan, which included a review of major landfills, an
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inventory of recyclers and recycling markets, review and definition of
collection systems and practices, and analysis of demographic and
socioeconomic data in the area.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Denver International Airport, Colorado
Task Leader. Mr. Bertrand led the critical task to develop solid waste
quantity and composition data concerning airport waste by directing a
field sort of solid waste generated at Denver's existing airport. This
effort was part of a study to examine the feasibility of incorporating
advanced and innovative solid waste management measures into the
design and operational plan for the new Denver International Airport
(DIA). From the field sort data, quantity and composition estimates
were projected based on various assumed scenarios, and estimates of
the heating value of waste were made. From the waste sort data and
subsequent analyses, the waste management alternatives of greatest
interest were defined. Technical requirements, specific facility design
requirements, contractual requirements for implementation, and
specifics of the related collection, transportation, storage, processing,
and disposal systems could then be detailed.
SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
San Juan County, New Mexico
Project Manager. Mr. Bertrand designed and conducted this study,
which identified waste composition for the residential and commercial
waste stream components in San Juan County, New Mexico. The
information was used in a solid waste management study to develop
recycling options for the county.
SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
Seattle, Washington
Assistant Supervisor. Mr. Bertrand assisted in the supervision of the
solid waste composition study performed for the City of Seattle, which
was used to determine the success of their recycling program.
COMPOSTING AND WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY
PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REVIEW
Smith Barney Shearson, Inc.
Crisp County, Georgia
Technical Manager. Mr. Bertrand provided technical review for the
independent engineering review of the proposed 1,500-tpd mixed-
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MSW composting and materials recovery facility to be located in Crisp
County, Georgia. In order to prepare an Independent Engineer's
Report for use in the revenue bond financing of the facility, Mr.
Bertrand is analyzing the facility to determine technical,
environmental, and economic soundness. R. W. Beck has conducted a
preliminary examination of the proposed compost and waste
processing facility's conceptual design and operation. This review has
identified a number of concerns, such as potential odor problems,
which must be rectified before facility development can proceed.
Further project responsibilities include meetings with rating agencies,
informational meetings with prospective bond buyers, and
preparation of certificates required for closing sale of bonds to finance
the facility.
PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND FACILITY STARTUP
CompostAmerica, Ltd.
Newark, New Jersey
Technical Manager. Mr. Bertrand is assisting CompostAmerica, a
private operator of composting facilities, in the preliminary design and
start-up of this 250-tpd sludge-MSW composting facility. He is
reviewing and providing recommendations on all aspects of facility
operations.
INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
FEASIBILITY STUDY
Clay, Platte and Ray Counties, Missouri
Project Manager. Mr. Bertrand was project manager for a study of
solid waste management options for Clay, Platte, and Ray Counties,
Missouri. The study included a review of recycling, composting, RDF,
waste -to -energy and landfilling options.
Services included waste stream analysis, technology reviews, siting
reviews, assessment of markets for energy, compost, and recyclable
materials, life cycle analysis and cost projections for each alternative,
and design of an implementation program. In connection with this
study, Mr. Bertrand made a number of presentations before public
officials.
PRESENTATIONS
■ Moderator, Household Hazardous Waste Management Conference,
Austin, Texas, November 17-19,1994.
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■ "Developing a Household Hazardous Waste Program,' Colorado
Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America, Glenwood
Springs, Colorado, September 1994.
■ Bertrand, Harvey, "Household Hazardous Waste A A Case Study:
Palm Beach County, Florida," National Solid Waste Association of
North America Conference, San Antonio, Texas, August 1-4,1994.
■ "Risk Considerations of Household Hazardous Waste," Colorado
Intergovernment Risk Sharing Agency's Loss Control Seminar, May 11,
1994.
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developing database programs and reports, and managing and
participating in survey calls to users of large amounts of polystyrene
food service materials. Ms Brooks also coordinated field tests to
determine the in -place density of polystyrene food service materials,
as well as the characterization of recycling waste streams at two
facilities.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, REJECT, AND RESIDUE SORT
AT RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEMS, INC. OF SARASOTA
MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY
Resource Recovery Systems, Inc. and Sarasota County, Florida
Task Manager. Ms. Brooks helped to coordinate the random
sampling to determine the components of the reject and residue
streams from the unincorporated Sarasota County Residential
Recycling Program. Her responsibilities included coordinating with
facility managers and various staff, selecting bales to be sampled,
sorting the residue and reject bales into various material streams,
supervising laborers, and analyzing the resulting data.
1995 CALIFORNIA RECLAIMER/EXPORTER SURVEY
Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc.
Project Engineer. Ms. Brooks managed data collection and analysis
for the 1995 California Reclaimer/Exporter Survey. These efforts by
Ms. Brooks included developing a database of over 100 companies to
be surveyed and tracking the data gathered for each company. The
purpose of this study was to measure the recycling rate for post -
consumer California generated rigid plastic packaging containers
(RPPCsj. The study was performed in cooperation with the California
Integrated Waste Management Board and the American Plastics
Council.
U.S. POST CONSUMER PLASTICS RECYCLING RATE STUDY
(ANNUAL)
American Plastics Council
Project Administrator. Ms. Brooks directed data collection, database
development, analysis, and report generation efforts for this annual
project estimating the recovery rate of U.S. generated post -consumer
plastics. In 1995, this project involved a comprehensive survey of over
700 companies that were potentially reclaiming or exporting post -
consumer plastics.
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JESSICA BROOKS
University of Central Florida: B.S. in Environmental Engineering
Ms. Brooks is an engineer with R. W. Beck Inc.'s Environmental
Services group. Since joining the firm in 1994, she has participated in
consumer, municipal and broker/handler/processor survey
implementation and evaluation as well as national recycling rate
studies. These surveys have included the development of survey
instruments, database development and data source research.
Ms. Brooks has also been involved in several waste characterization
studies, as well as other field work
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY COST OPTIMIZATION STUDY
American Plastics Council
Task Manager. Ms. Brooks participated in the analytical sorting of
the plastic materials accepted at the Resource Recovery Systems, Inc.
(RRS) materials recovery facility located in Sarasota County, Florida.
Ms. Brooks was an integral part of this materials sort, which included
the following tasks: setting up the test site, preparing selected
samples, coordinating with RRS staff, filming the operations, sorting
the selected materials, and analyzing the resulting data.
POST -CONSUMER PLASTICS QUALITY AND COST OPTIMIZATION
PROJECT
New York State Department of Economic Development
Task Manager. Ms. Brooks coordinated the waste characterization
field work for the Town of Lewiston, New York. This field work
involved hiring temporary laborers, setting up locations and times for
the sorting events, managing and participating in the field work, and
analyzing the data collected. The object of this project was to identify
methods to improve the quality of plastics being recycled in the State
of New York and to reduce the costs associated with recycling plastics
in New York
POLYSTYRENE FOOD SERVICE WASTE MANAGEMENT STUDY
Confidential Private Sector Client
Project Administrator. Ms. Brooks directed data collection efforts for
this project, which included designing a survey instrument,
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developing database programs and reports, and managing and
participating in survey calls to users of large amounts of polystyrene
food service materials. Ms Brooks also coordinated field tests to
determine the in -place density of polystyrene food service materials,
as well as the characterization of recycling waste streams at two
facilities.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, REJECT, AND RESIDUE SORT
AT RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEMS, INC. OF SARASOTA
MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY
Resource Recovery Systems, Inc. and Sarasota County, Florida
Task Manager. Ms. Brooks helped to coordinate the random
sampling to determine the components of the reject and residue
streams from the unincorporated Sarasota County Residential
Recycling Program. Her responsibilities included coordinating with
facility managers and various staff, selecting bales to be sampled,
sorting the residue and reject bales into various material streams,
supervising laborers, and analyzing the resulting data.
1995 CALIFORNIA RECLAIMER/EXPORTER SURVEY
Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc.
Project Engineer. Ms. Brooks managed data collection and analysis
for the 1995 California Reclaimer/Exporter Survey. These efforts by
Ms. Brooks included developing a database of over 100 companies to
be surveyed and tracking the data gathered for each company. The
purpose of this study was to measure the recycling rate for post -
consumer California generated rigid plastic packaging containers
(RPPCs ). The study was performed in cooperation with the California
Integrated Waste Management Board and the American Plastics
Council.
U.S. POST CONSUMER PLASTICS RECYCLING RATE STUDY
(ANNUAL)
American Plastics Council
Project Administrator. Ms. Brooks directed data collection, database
development, analysis, and report generation efforts for this annual
project estimating the recovery rate of U.S. generated post -consumer
plastics. In 1995, this project involved a comprehensive survey of over
700 companies that were potentially reclaiming or exporting post -
consumer plastics.
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1995 CANADIAN POST -CONSUMER PLASTICS
RECYCLING RATE STUDY
Environment and Plastics Institute of Canada
Project Administrator. Ms. Brooks directed data collection efforts for
this second annual attempt to determine recycling rates for Canadian
post -consumer plastics on behalf of the Environment and Plastics
Institute of Canada. R. W. Beck was responsible for a comprehensive
survey of Canadian and U.S. post -consumer plastic recyclers and
exporters of Canada generated post -consumer plastics, and Ms.
Brooks contributed to the project by facilitating and supervising the
data collection, database development, and report generation.
PRODUCT DESELECTION SURVEY
Association of Foam Packaging Recyclers
Technical Analyst. The Association of Foam Packaging Recyclers
(AFPR) retained R. W. Beck to perform a comprehensive survey of
original equipment manufacturers. The purpose of the survey was to
detect trends to deselect expanded polystyrene packaging. Ms.
Brooks assisted by placing calls to many of the manufacturers
included in the survey. The results of the project were used by AFPR
to assist in future trade association planning and guide the industry
on methods to best use resources.
POST -CONSUMER PLASTICS HANDLER AND RECLAIMER
DATABASE
(SEMI-ANNUAL)
American Plastics Council
Project Manager. Ms. Brooks served as the Project Manager for the
most recent update of the database, and she contributed to the
previous database update as an analytical aide. She played a valuable
role in survey instrument design, data collection, database
development, and data entry for this project. This project involves
evaluating the growth in the number of post -consumer plastics
handlers and reclaimers operating in the U.S.
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NATIONAL POST -CONSUMER PLASTICS COLLECTION SURVEY
(COMMUNITY SURVEY)
SEMI-ANNUAL
American Plastics Council
Task Manager. Ms. Brooks has been responsible for survey design,
database development, and database management for this semi-
annual project, that R. W. Beck has performed since 1990. During
1994, this project involved contacting more than 15,000 communities
that were collecting post -consumer plastics.
PLASTIC RETAIL BAG RECYCLING STUDY
Confidential Private Sector Client
Project Administrator. The object of this project was to identify the
streams through which plastic retail bags are recycled and to estimate
the future strength of these retail bag recycling streams. Ms. Brooks
developed survey forms, created database programs and reports, and
managed and participated in the survey efforts.
FLORIDA RECYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY
Florida Department of Commerce
Technical Analyst. Ms. Brooks assisted in data collection and analysis
for this project. The ability of Florida's current recycling infrastructure
to recover an adequate supply of bottles, jars, and beverage containers
in order to meet the State's 50 percent recovery goal was analyzed in
this project.
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TIMOTHY M. BUWALDA
University of Florida: B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering
Mr. Buwalda is an Engineer with R. W. Beck, specializing in waste
reduction and materials recovery. His background includes four years
of comprehensive solid waste management and recycling experience
in both municipal and private settings. Mr. Buwalda specialized in
plastics while obtaining his degree at the University of Florida.
Prior to joining R. W. Beck, Mr. Buwalda served as Recycling Planner
for the Orlando Waste Paper Company, the largest privately -held
multi -material recycler located in Central Florida. His duties included
waste stream analysis and waste reduction through the design of
recycling programs for restaurants, office buildings, industrial firms,
and other companies utilizing commercial waste collection systems.
Prior to entering the private sector, Mr. Buwalda served as an officer in
the U.S. Navy, managing the solid waste/recycling and other base
contracts for the Orlando Naval Training Center. His duties included
planning the base recycling program, which included both residential
curbside and office/industrial recycling programs. He was also
responsible for creating and implementing quality assurance pro-
grams, contract writing, and day -today contract administration.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
PET BOTTLE RECYCLING MODEL
National Association for Plastic Container Recovery
Project Engineer. Mr. Buwalda gathered data on national
populations with access to curbside and deposit PET bottle recovery,
amounts of PET bottles recovered, and PET bottle recycling rates.
From this data he created a computer model which was used to model
potential future recovery rates as a function of population growth,
growth of collection programs, and growth in PET bottle production
(by type).
CANADIAN POST -CONSUMER PLASTICS RECYCLING RATE STUDY
(ANNUAL)
Environment and Plastics Institute of Canada
Project Engineer. Mr. Buwalda worked on this project to determine
recycling rates for Canadian post -consumer plastics on behalf of the
Environment and Plastics Institute of Canada (EPIC). Data for this
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project is collected via a comprehensive survey of Canadian and U.S.
post -consumer plastic recyclers and exporters. The 1994 study
documented over 162 million pounds of Canadian post -consumer
plastics recycled or exported.
PLASTICS DROP-OFF MODEL PROGRAM
American Plastics Council, Procter & Gamble Company
Project Manager. Mr. Buwalda was responsible for reducing program
costs and increasing collection of recyclable plastics in the municipal
drop-off program operated by the City of Tampa, Florida. Mr.
Buwalda performed a complete time and motion analysis of the
existing collection program, also measuring the amount of plastics
gathered at each location. After analyzing the data, he developed a
list of siting criteria which identified more productive locations. Mr.
Buwalda also recommended collection schedule changes and
improved routes to significantly reduce collection costs.
The project also included testing and development of effective sign,
collection container, and site modifications to reduce contamination.
The reduction in contamination was documented by performing
before and after composition analyses of the collected plastics.
EVALUATION OF RECYCLED PLASTIC LUMBER FOR MARINE
STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Municipal Solid Waste Innovative Technology Evaluation Program
Supervisory Test Engineer. Mr. Buwalda supervised mechanical and
environmental testing of plastic lumber to determine -its suitability for
use in marine structures. Testing was performed in accordance with
American Society for Testing and Materials standard test methods.
The tests included laboratory or field measurements of:
■ Compressive modulus and strength,
■ Flexural modulus and strength,
■ Flexural creep,
■ Nail and screw pull-out forces,
■ Wet and dry coefficients of friction, and
■ Biotoxicity and biofouling.
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Mr. Buwalda also performed a statistical analysis of the collected data
and, using the results, performed a structural design analysis
comparing plastic lumber to wood lumber in a dock application.
POST -CONSUMER PLASTICS RECYCLING RATE STUDY
(ANNUAL)
American Plastics Council
Project Engineer. Mr. Buwalda contacted plastics recyclers and
exporters to document the total amounts of United States generated
post -consumer plastics that were recycled. From the data that were
collected, recycling rates were calculated for many types of packaging
and non -packaging resins. The projects included detailed data
analysis and rigorous data quality checks to ensure accurate data were
obtained.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
American Plastics Council
Senior Project Engineer. Mr. Buwalda provides continuing technical
assistance to companies and municipalities throughout Florida. The
assistance he provides includes:
■ Providing design or review of plastics recycling educational
materials,
■ Locating markets for all types of plastics collected for recycling
in Florida,
■ Providing program assistance to reduce contamination in
collected plastics,
■ Evaluating requests from companies for equipment grants from
the American Plastics Council,
■ Providing conceptual designs of equipment needs and facility
layouts for plastics sortation/densification facilities, and
■ Analyzing changes in processors, collection programs, and
market pricing, and determining the impacts of the changes.
COMPUTER, COMPUTER COMPONENT, AND COPIER RECYCLING
SURVEY
American Plastics Council
Technical Engineer. Mr. Buwalda contacted plastics and materials
engineers at major computer and copier manufacturing companies to
determine which polymer resin grades were being used in the
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manufacture of their products, and the design criteria used to select
the particular resin grades and additives. Mr. Buwalda also discussed
with the manufacturers their requirements and concerns about
quality, color, mechanical properties, and processing conditions.
Finally, Mr. Buwalda identified the steps that major manufacturers
were taking to improve the recyclability of and incorporate recycled
plastic back into their products.
MATERIALS PROCESSING PLAN
Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County
Project Engineer. Mr. Buwalda performed a demand -side market
analysis for the addition of residential mixed paper to the recovery
program of Palm Beach County, Florida. As part of this analysis, Mr.
Buwalda identified and surveyed many consumers of recovered paper
located in the Southeast to determine their specifications, market
terms (including willingness to sign contracts), and long-range ability
to consume mixed paper.
1993 DENOMINATOR PROJECT
American Plastics Council
Project Engineer. Mr. Buwalda contacted plastic container
manufacturers to identify the amounts of pre -consumer and post -
consumer plastics used in the manufacture of certain categories of
plastic containers, as well as amounts of plastic scrap sold into other
uses or disposed of. The information from this study was
instrumental in providing accurate resin usage figures to the 1993
Post -Consumer Plastics Recycling Rate Study.
FLORIDA POST -CONSUMER PLASTICS RECYCLING RATE STUDY
(1993-1994)
American Plastics Council
Project Manager. Mr. Buwalda managed all phases of these two
studies that determined Florida recovery rates for plastic bottles by
resin type. Recovery data were obtained from a comprehensive
survey of Florida facilities that densify plastics for shipment.
Generation data were obtained from plastic bottle manufacturers
when available on a Florida -specific basis. When Florida -specific data
were not available, national data were apportioned to Florida, based
on population figures that were adjusted to reflect the effects of
tourists and seasonal residents.
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FLORIDA PLASTICS RECYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYSIS
American Plastics Council
Project Manager. Mr. Buwalda managed this project, which
evaluated the technical feasibility of Florida's collection, processing,
and end -use recycling infrastructure to meet Florida's current goals
and mandates. This project gathered detailed survey data on Florida's
30 most populous and 3 representative rural counties, and
supplemented that data with less detailed Recycling and Education
Grant application data for Florida's remaining 34 counties. Additional
data were gathered from processors and end -users. Detailed data that
were gathered included: type and availability of collection access (for
all materials); quality of material collected via curbside sort, MRF sort,
and dirty MRF separation; company processing capacity and locations;
transportation costs; collection/processing contract terms and prices;
participation rates; material capture rates; etc.
The detailed and supplemental data were then used to create a
computer model that was able to accurately model recycling rates for
Florida recyclables, identify obstacles to increased recycling, and
model the effects of changes on recycling rates.
THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADVANCE DISPOSAL FEE TAKE BACK
CREDITS
American Plastics Council
Project Manager. Mr. Buwalda managed this project which
evaluated the potential effects that advance disposal fee take back
credit trading would have on Florida plastic container recovery rates
and advance disposal fee revenues. Included in the analysis was a
comparison of exemption by take back to exemption by the use of
recycled content. In addition to the analysis that was specific to
Florida's Advance Disposal Fee, a general analysis was completed of
ways to make take back credit trading effective.
ADVANCE DISPOSAL FEE TAKE BACK CREDIT ANALYSIS
Publix Supermarkets, Inc.
Project Engineer. Mr. Buwalda researched take back credit supply,
demand, and price for Publix Supermarkets, Inc., including the
amount of take back credits Publix would need to exempt its private
label products. The analysis also included a discussion of risk and
liability issues, and company profiles of potential take back partners.
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WAYS TO MEASURE THE IMPACT OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY'S WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAMS
Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County
Project Manager. Mr. Buwalda managed this project, which
identified, evaluated, and planned ways to measure waste reduction
that occurs as a result of the source reduction programs of the Solid
Waste Authority of Palm Beach County. Four waste reduction areas
were addressed: toxins, junk mail, yard waste, and consumer
purchasing.
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REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Understanding the volume and character of solid waste is
fundamental in selecting and designing appropriate components of a
solid waste management system. A waste composition study
produces detailed baseline information that may also be useful, if
another later study is conducted, as a monitor for the success of new
solid waste management programs. Therefore, performing such
assessments is frequently a task that is incorporated into solid waste
planning or feasibility studies or performed as a separate project.
R. W. Beck has conducted more than 25 such studies, and has well -
developed methodologies for completing these analyses. Each study
can be adapted to the needs of a particular client with attention given
to gathering data that will allow decision makers to maintain on -going
data collection, and to select the individual or combined set of
technologies and programs best -suited to their needs. We have also
created manuals for users wishing to conduct their own waste
composition analyses.
R. W. Beck has established successful procedures and tools for
conducting waste composition studies covering four major elements:
back -ground information, protocol design, field study, and analysis.
R. W. Beck procedures for data collection have proven to be efficient
and safe, with no accidents or injuries incurred. Our assessments
have been demonstrated to be statistically sound, and procedures and
tools are well established.
REPRESENTATIVE PROFILES
WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
Contra Costa County, California
To comply with the California Integrated Waste Management Act of
1989 (AB 939), each county and city must prepare a detailed waste
generation study. This waste generation study must quantify all
waste disposed and waste diverted from disposal in each county and
city. R. W. Beck performed a waste generation study for the
unincorporated area of Contra Costa County. The study included
performing extensive field sampling at three disposal sites, analysis of
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waste disposal, performing a survey of waste diverted through
recycling diversion programs, and providing projections on the
amount of waste generated within the unincorporated area of the
County for a 15-year period. Additional effort was focused on
characterizing plastics and household hazardous materials.
WASTE GENERATION STUDY
County of Marin and its Cities, California
Marin County and its eleven cities and townships selected R. W. Beck
to prepare a joint Waste Generation and Source Reduction and
Recycling Element to comply with AB 939. The waste generation
study includes designing and performing a waste disposal field study
at three sties with 120 samples taken. R. W. Beck is identifying the
quantity and composition of solid waste diverted from disposal by
source reduction, recycling, and composting. The waste generation
study serves as the basis for evaluating additional methods for waste
diversion.
WASTE COMPOSITION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM OPTIONS
Sacramento County, California
Sacramento County selected R. W. Beck to conduct a waste composi-
tion study and to develop a recycling program. R. W. Beck is
designing new recycling measures and strategies to integrate existing
recycling activities into a comprehensive recycling program and
information management system.
The study covered all aspects of recycling including: a review of the
existing and potential markets for recyclable materials in the County
waste stream, an analysis of existing recycling activity in the County,
identification and evaluation of recycling opportunities, and develop-
ment of recycling system scenarios including costs and benefits.
The contract was extended to include vendor procurement for
curbside recycling services.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ANALYSIS
San Bernardino Desert and Mountain Solid Waste Management
Coalition, California
R. W. Beck prepared interim and final reports analyzing the existing
waste disposal quantity and composition, existing waste diversion,
and financial and operational strategies. We prepared evaluations of
alternatives.
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RECYCLING AND WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM
Office of Environmental Management/City of San Jose, California
R. W. Beck was retained by the City of San Jose to update its waste
reduction strategies, to develop a curbside collection program to
include yard waste, and to design and evaluate a commercial source
separation program. R. W. Beck also analyzed the residential curbside
collection program for recyclable materials and recommended im-
provements to the program. In addition, the R. W. Beck team assisted
with the design and implementation of the household hazardous
waste collection program, studied multifamily rates and waste stream
composition and designed and implemented a pilot multifamily
collection program.
WASTE GENERATION STUDY
County of Santa Barbara, California
R. W. Beck completed a waste generation study for the County of
Santa Barbara and the seven cities in the County to comply with
California AB 939 regulations. The R.W. Beck study characterized
current and projected waste generated, diverted, and disposed of in
the County. Solid waste projections were made assuming mandated
25 percent and 5 percent diversion rates.
WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
City of Santa Cruz, California
R. W. Beck assisted the City of Santa Cruz with a waste composition
study which included determining the quantity by weight of materials
being disposed of at the City landfill; characterizing the composition
of the waste stream by conducting a systematic random sample and
waste sort at the landfill; identifying the waste's origin and its specific
generator type; conducting site visits to randomly selected industrial
generators; and developing a dollar per ton figure that represents the
value to the City of extending the life of the landfill ("avoided disposal
credits").
After current waste composition and quantity was determined, solid
waste disposal projections were made assuming 25 percent and 50
percent diversion rates.
The solid waste characterization study involves a comprehensive
characterization of the residential and commercial waste in the county,
including recyclables, imports, and exports. The Authority will use the
information for modifying and developing solid waste management
programs and for designing future solid waste management facilities.
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In addition, a combustion characterization study is being performed to
analyze certain chemical aspects of refuse -derived fuel (RDF) entering
the Authority's RDF facility. Also, we will perform sensitivity analyses
to determine likely effects on the RDF from changes in waste stream
characteristics.
R. W. Beck is developing the solid waste characterization methodolo-
gy; providing on -site training of sorting crews; analyzing results from
the study; and coordinating the personnel and technical efforts on the
project.
WASTE GENERATION STUDY
County of Santa Cruz, California
R. W. Beck prepared a waste generation study for Santa Cruz County
to comply with State of California AB 939 regulations requiring a
15-year projection of solid waste to be generated, diverted and
disposed within the jurisdiction. The projection is to include waste
generation, diversion and disposal under both existing systems and
mandated diversion rates.
The R. W. Beck study evaluated the existing solid waste management
system and waste generator types. The solid waste disposal character-
ization study included a field sort of residential and commercial waste,
site visits to randomly selected industrial generators, and determina-
tions of residential, commercial and industrial waste quantities.
After current waste composition and quantity was determined, solid
waste disposal projections were made assuming 25 percent and 50
percent diversion rates.
WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
The team of R. W. Beck and Barrett Consulting Group, Inc., was
selected by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a
waste composition study in response to limited landfill capacity and
the need to develop alternative waste disposal methods. The
Government of Guam is using the waste composition data to prepare
policies and long-term plans for environmentally sound management
of solid waste generated on the island. The project includes assess-
ment of the quantity of waste disposed, on -site sorting of waste at the
island's landfills, laboratory analysis of waste components, and a
feasibility analysis of recycling options.
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Specific project tasks include: a review of other waste stream
analyses; development of methodology and procedures for selecting,
weighing, and sorting samples; quantification of waste from samples
taken including database development and analysis; determination of
waste component percentages for residential and commercial waste
generator types to assess feasibility of recycling, composting,
incineration, and landfilling. Using the results of the waste
composition and quantification data, the project team will analyze the
potential for recycling various components of the waste stream.
RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING FEASIBILITY STUDY
City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii
R. W. Beck performed a waste composition analysis as part of
conducting a comprehensive feasibility study of recycling and
composting options. The program will ultimately be integrated with
Honolulu's waste -to -energy facility into an overall solid waste
management system.
R. W. Beck collected and reviewed all available data on the quantity
and composition of Honolulu's waste stream. Team members also
conducted a detailed review and evaluation of available markets for
recycled commodities and analyzed siting, project economics, and
marketability for a composting facility.
WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
County of Kauai, Hawaii
R. W. Beck performed a comprehensive waste composition study for
the County of Kauai, one of the first of its kind on the Hawaiian
islands in over 15 years. Kauai faces closure of one of only two
landfills on the island. The landfill to be closed is conveniently
located, whereas the remaining landfill is more remote thus raising
transportation costs. Under the supervision of R. W. Beck, Alu Like, a
native Hawaiian non-profit organization, conducted the on -site
sorting.
R. W. Beck identified the residential, commercial, and industrial
components of the waste stream. Special conditions on the island
such as tourism and the types of industries operating in the County
were carefully considered. R. W. Beck used computer models to track
and tabulate the waste stream composition. These calculations will
help the County to develop plans to handle the solid waste volume
once the landfill closes.
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WASTE FLOW ASSESSMENT
Kansas City, Kansas
Serving as a subcontractor to a legal firm, R. W. Beck performed an
assessment of waste flow in the Kansas City, Kansas area. Specific
information about actual waste quantities and destinations was
obtained from waste haulers, landfill operators, and public works
officials. Relevant data was reviewed to determine current and future
solid waste generation rates, flow patterns, and disposal facilities.
WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
Albuquerque, New Mexico
R. W. Beck was chosen by the City of Albuquerque to provide a waste
characterization study and to develop an in-house computer program
for the Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department to enable
staff to utilize composition data in planning. We designed and
supervised a four -season waste characterization study, using local
labor for much of the actual sorting. R. W. Beck also developed a
manual detailing how the computer program can be used by the
Department for future sorts and report generation. The manual
describes the detailed methodology for conducting all aspects of the
solid waste characterization approach. Further training and supervi-
sion was provided to enable the City to conduct its own waste
characterization analyses.
For the waste composition analysis, R. W. Beck developed the protocol
for and conducted a four -season sampling plan at the City's landfill.
The sampling determined solid waste composition in five major and
minor classifications, such as industrial, governmental and medical
solid waste as well as residential, commercial and hazardous waste.
The project team analyzed the findings and presented them to the
City in both spreadsheet and report format.
REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANNING STUDY
Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments
R. W. Beck, along with three subcontractors, performed a regional
solid waste management planning study for this area in New Mexico
incorporating Cibola, McKinley and San Juan Counties. As part of
overall planning work, R. W. Beck designed and conducted a solid
waste characterization study. The study included waste composition
questionnaires, a waste sampling study with two field sorts, and data
analysis. We were responsible for the solid waste system inventory
portion of the solid waste management plan, which included a review
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of major landfills, an inventory of recyclers and recycling markets,
review and definition of collection systems and practices, and analysis
of demographic and socioeconomic data in the area.
WASTE AUDIT
Regional Municipality of Ottawa -Carleton
R. W. Beck, in association with Stanley Industrial Consultants, Ltd.,
conducted a comprehensive waste audit for the Regional Municipality
of Ottawa -Carleton (BMOC). The BMOC desired a comprehensive
report based on four -season sorting of municipal solid waste that
would be completely defendable as a free-standing document. To
meet this objective, we developed a thorough evaluation providing
the desired waste composition information to a 90 percent confidence
level. The data served as a key input to the development of a
Regional Master Plan. Beck's responsibilities included assisting in the
design of the sorting program, responsibility for training crews for the
field sort, and supervising the sorting activities.
As part of assessing the existing solid waste system in the context of
relevant regulations and other critical planning and social issues, we
developed and implemented a statistically valid, four -season sampling
program to estimate quantity and composition of residential and
commerciaVindustiiaVinstitutional waste streams.
WASTE STREAM COMPOSITION STUDY
City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
R. W. Beck prepared an engineering report for the completion of Phase
1 of the City of Philadelphia's recycling and waste composition study.
For this report we analyzed the impact of demographic factors on the
waste stream, methodologies for waste composition studies, and
existing waste composition studies, and conducted a survey of
markets for recycled materials and recommendations for Phase 2 of
the waste composition study.
In preparing the report, 19 existing waste composition studies from
across the United States were reviewed and analyzed for their
purpose, approach, methodology and findings. The results were then
sorted to determine those which were most relevant to Philadelphia's
waste stream. Finally, estimated ranges were made of the composition
of the waste stream based on the most relevant existing studies.
In addition, the influence of demographic factors, such as income,
education, race and age on waste quantity and composition was
examined. Data sources included the United States Census Bureau,
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the City Planning Office, and collection data from the city's Depart-
ment of Streets.
The market survey was based on publications from and interviews
with industry sources and trade associations. It covered several
grades of paper, glass, metals, and plastics.
REGIONAL SOLID WASTE PLANNING SERVICES
Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission/Victoria, Texas
R. W. Beck developed a regional solid waste plan to serve the
seven -county Golden Crescent area in Texas. We conducted a waste
characterization study to determine the quantity and composition of
the region's solid waste stream. The analysis was based on one field
sample and numerous surveys to develop the data. Other tasks
undertaken for the plan included the development of strategies for
public involvement in the regional planning process and facilitation of
these strategies, an inventory of the existing solid waste management
system and a needs assessment.
WASTE -TO -ENERGY FEASIBILITY STUDY
Clallam County and City of Port Angeles, Washington
As part of a waste -to -energy feasibility study, we developed estimates
of waste composition for Clallam County, estimates of Port Angeles'
recycling levels, and projections of the quantity and composition of
the future waste stream. R. W. Beck also conducted analyses of the
current and future BTU content of the waste stream, and the effects of
recycling levels of various waste stream components on the BTU
content available for a proposed waste -to -energy plant.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
King County, Washington
As part of comprehensive solid waste management planning con-
ducted for King County, Washington, R. W. Beck provided a review
and analysis of current waste composition studies completed in the
Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Waste composition projections
were developed for King County's residential, commercial and total
waste stream. R. W. Beck also reviewed current recycling surveys and
generated projections for future waste generation and recycling levels
for King County.
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WASTE STREAM ANALYSIS
Pierce County, Washington
Pierce County retained R. W. Beck to analyze the quantity and
composition of the solid waste stream. R. W. Beck specialists
estimated the volume, tonnage, and heating value of available and
processible waste for a waste -to -energy facility. The waste stream
characteristics for all Pierce County solid waste operations were
reviewed, and the historical volumetric waste stream data were
converted to tonnage. The R. W. Beck team evaluated the existence of
border "leakage" to neighboring municipal solid waste disposal
facilities. Finally, the team calculated the volume and tonnage of
processible waste for a 20-year period.
WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
City of Renton, Washington
R. W. Beck was retained to determine existing and future quantities
and composition of solid waste and review the existing collection
system, including the types of vehicles used, frequency of collection,
collection routes, food disposal methods and locations, and current
costs of collection and disposal. Existing markets for recyclable
materials from the City's waste stream were evaluated for capacity,
stability, and potential revenues. A public involvement and education
program was prepared and implemented for City-wide residents.
The firm evaluated applicable yard and organic waste composting
systems and also investigated the most effective designs for a
household hazardous wastes collection program. The firm subse-
quently assisted in procuring recycling and trash collection services.
The recycling program is now underway with 70 percent household
participation and 46 percent recycling of the waste stream.
WASTE STREAM COMPOSITION STUDY
City of Seattle, Washington
R. W. Beck, as a subcontractor, conducted the City of Seattle waste
stream composition study. The study consisted of sampling the entire
waste stream with wastes broken down into three categories:
residential, self -haul, and commercial. Subcategories such as single -
and multi -family were included in residential sampling, while self -
haul was divided by residential and commercial. The key to the
project was using a sampling methodology whereby smaller samples
were taken more frequently to better represent waste composition on
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an annual basis. The database developed has been turned over to the
city to aid in determining future waste projects.
COMMERCIAL WASTE STREAM AUDIT
City of Seattle Engineering Department, Washington
R. W. Beck conducted a commercial waste stream audit pilot program
for a cross-section of commercial businesses to evaluate potential
waste reduction and recycling opportunities for the private sector.
The program consisted of waste audits for 50 Seattle businesses.
These audits identified potential areas of waste reduction for each
business and educated the owners/managers about recycling opportu-
nities and potential disposal cost savings. The pilot project concluded
with a workshop for other interested businesses on the value and
methodology of waste stream audits.
WASTE STREAM CHARACTERIZATION STUDY ASSISTANCE
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
R. W. Beck provided guidance and direction to the Borough to conduct
a solid waste stream characterization study. We furnished solid waste
composition sample protocols and manuals previously developed by
R. W. Beck to aid the Borough in developing its own solid waste
composition protocol. Written information and analyses were given to
the Borough to help develop a database and data collection system.
R. W. Beck staff assisted, on -site, during the first waste sort and we are
available to staff on an as -needed basis to clarify details of the solid
waste characterization and data collection procedures.
This waste sort is unique in that it is an examination of what is,
essentially, a closed wasteshed. Goods and materials are brought to
the island by ship, and municipal solid waste is either landfilled or
diverted.
WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
Skagit Council of Governments, Washington
The Skagit Council of Governments retained R. W. Beck to perform a
waste stream composition study for Skagit County. The purpose of
the waste stream composition study was to: (1) provide baseline data
for use in preparation of the Skagit County Hazardous Waste
Management Plan; and (2) assist Skagit County in maximizing the
benefits derived from its waste reduction, recycling, and solid waste
management programs. Three waste generator types were identified:
residential, commercial, and self-haul/rural compactors. The study
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was designed to analyze approximately 90 samples of waste, or about
30 samples per generator type. For each sample, 200-300 pounds of
solid waste were randomly selected and sorted into seven categories
which were further divided into a maximum of 63 subcategories. The
hazardous waste component category specifically identified for the
total waste stream primarily consisted of adhesives, waste paint,
household batteries, laboratory waste, and compressed gases. This
information has been used to develop viable options for moderate risk
hazardous waste management, solid waste management, and
recycling.
WASTE COMPOSITION MANUAL DEVELOPMENT
State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin's recycling law mandates a reduction in the amount of solid
waste going to landfills and supports waste reduction and recovery
efforts. Any community that plans to develop a recycling program
needs to know the amount and type of solid waste it is producing
currently and needs to predict future amounts. Baseline waste
composition data is necessary to enable a community to monitor the
progress of its waste reduction and recovery program.
R. W. Beck is developing a solid waste composition manual for the
State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ("DNR"). The
manual is targeted to solid waste decision makers at the local level in
Wisconsin for their use in obtaining data to design and operate
recycling and household hazardous waste collection programs and for
use in estimating the amount and type of municipal waste generated
and in projecting future waste generation through the year 2001. Our
services include reviewing and evaluating current waste characteriza-
tion literature; as well as developing software to be a companion tool
to the waste composition manual. The waste composition manual
provides guidance to Wisconsin communities on:
■ determining the composition of their solid waste;
■ identifying the total quantity of solid waste in the
■ community; and
■ using proper health and safety procedure.
The manual, which is in the final draft stage, comprises the following
five chapters: waste characterization, current materials recycling,
waste quantification, waste projections, and health and safety.
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SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
City of Denver, Colorado
R. W. Beck designed and supervised a solid waste characterization
study for the City of Denver, Colorado. The City conducted a number
of pilot programs to determine the feasibility of various solid waste
management options in the City. To assist in the decision process, the
City obtained representative data on recyclables from the residential
solid waste stream. R. W. Beck worked with the City in developing a
random sampling process and in establishing the logistics of the sort.
We were also responsible for supervising the sort.
DESIGN OF A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
City and County of Denver, Colorado
R. W. Beck was recently retained by the City of Denver to design a
household hazardous waste program. We will work with the City to
develop a number of alternatives which take into consideration the
characterization of HHW, the distribution of population in the City,
the estimated population to be served, and the anticipated
participation rates of residents. In addition, we will address liability
and regulatory issues and analyze the targeted waste stream.
R. W. Beck will work with the City to narrow down these alternatives
and select the best program. We will then develop a detailed
implementation plan.
PLASTICS COMPOSITION STUDY/MIXED RESIDENTIAL PLASTICS
American Plastics Council/Pembroke Pines, Florida
R. W. Beck was retained by the American Plastics Council (formerly
the Partnership for Plastics Progress) to perform a waste
characterization study of a mixed residential post -consumer plastics
collection program. The objective of this study was to gather data on
the types and amounts of individual plastic resins and products
present in the residential waste stream.
The study was performed for the City of Pembroke Pines, Florida, a
city of 65,000 located in Broward County. The city dedicated one
garbage compactor to plastics collection only. Participants placed all
(containers, film, toys, etc.) of their residentially generated discarded
plastic items in orange plastic bags, which were collected once a week
by the compactor.
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WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PLANNING SERVICES
Large (Private) Client\Orlando, Florida
R. W. Beck was retained to provide waste reduction and recycling
planning services for a multi -billion dollar commercial client located in
Central Florida. These services included five major tasks: (1) data
collection and documentation analysis; (2) waste reduction and
recycling alternatives; (3) financial analysis; (4) comprehensive waste
reduction and recycling plan; and (5) program implementation.
In the area of data collection and documentation analysis, Beck's study
team conducted a complete source generation audit, identifying the
number and types of waste generators as well as the quantities of
waste produced by each individual business unit within the company.
A waste audit form was designed to collect information such as the
volume of waste generated, current solid waste handling procedures,
recycling activities, and preliminary information about waste composi-
tion for each business unit. These forms were completed by the Beck
waste auditor during interview sessions with service management
personnel. A waste composition study of the firm's waste stream was
also performed in order to determine to what extent each waste
generator type was disposing of recyclable materials.
In the second phase of the study, a program was developed to reduce
waste disposal, and a commercial and industrial recycling plan was
produced, with a capital and operating budgets for each recycling
program recommendation. In the final phase of the project, we
prepared a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan along
with a layout and schedule for its implementation.
WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY TO MEASURE PACKAGING IN THE
WASTE STREAM
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
R. W. Beck was retained by the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities
area to conduct three annual solid waste composition studies to
measure the percent of packaging in the waste stream. This study is
being conducted in conjunction with the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency and in consultation with the Minnesota Office of Waste
Management to assist the region in achieving the minimum of 25%
statewide per capita reduction in the amount of discarded packaging.
In addition to performing the sorts and analyzing the findings, we are
reviewing existing studies; defining "packaging" for the purpose of
this study; defining classifications of residential, commercial and
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industrial and the importance of each to the client within the study;
and determining the scope and frequency of seasonal sorts.
INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE AUDIT
The Quaker Oats Company/St. Louis, Missouri
R. W. Beck assisted the Quaker Oats Company to improve and refine
solid waste management practices and programs at their St. Joseph,
Missouri, production facility. Our services included two primary
tasks: 1) a waste audit of the company's solid waste management
system, and 2) an education program. The waste audit consisted of
the following tasks:
■ Estimation of solid waste quantities and composition by con-
ducting a field sort of waste from the company's production
lines;
■ Description of the movement of solid waste from major genera-
tor types to final disposal; and
■ Recommendations on ways to reduce solid waste quantities.
Following are some recommendations made by R. W. Beck based on
the findings in this study:
■ Reduce edible product waste through revising operations in
the packaging lines;
■ Divert remaining edible food waste to use by farmers for
feeding livestock; and
■ Recycle greater quantities of corrugated and office paper by
modifying waste handling techniques, thereby increasing
recycled paper revenues and reducing landfill disposal costs.
For the educational portion of the study, R. W. Beck assisted in
developing educational materials for the purpose of conducting
training seminars for plant personnel. The educational materials were
prepared with the realization that the company's resulting program
must be accepted and supported by company personnel who will
implement it.
SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
San Juan County, New Mexico
R. W. Beck designed and conducted this study, which identified waste
composition for the residential and commercial waste stream compo-
nents in San Juan County, New Mexico. The information was used in
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a solid waste management study to develop recycling options for the
County.
WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
State of Washington, Department of Ecology
Office of Waste Reduction and Litter Control
R. W. Beck is conducting a landmark waste characterization study for
the Washington Department of Ecology. In order to produce
improved estimates of the State's waste generation and disposal
profile (to support better policy -making, to provide ongoing technical
assistance, and to assess the State's progress towards meeting a 50
percent recycling goal by the year 1995), R. W. Beck is studying the
state's solid waste stream from three different angles:
■ Conducting composition studies to generate data that will
characterize the disposed waste stream, including adjustments
for illegal dumping and other waste diversions;
■ Characterizing waste from specific generators to produce more
accurate waste generation and disposal data, including the
validation of recycling estimates, the physical relationship
between weight and volumes of waste materials, information
on attitudes and attributes that affect waste disposal options,
and the feasibility of using this methodology for future efforts;
and
■ Characterizing "special" wastes from residential, commercial,
and industrial generators, including CDL (construction,
demolition, and land clearing debris), used oil, tires, vehicle
batteries, and ferrous vehicle bodies and parts.
SOLID WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
Seminole County, Florida
As part of monitoring the effectiveness of recycling programs and in
meeting the applications requirements of State recycling grants,
Seminole County asked R. W. Beck to perform a municipal solid waste
composition study. The project involved a comprehensive survey of
residential and commercial haulers, a review of scale records from the
County Landfill and Sanlando Transfer Station, and two season field
samplings, waste sorting and sample weighing. Wastes were
characterized into forty-six categories and the data were statistically
analyzed. A separate component of the study involved the weighing
and visual characterization of construction and demolition (C & D)
debris at private landfills.
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R. W. Beck used the data to support preliminary estimates and
recommendations from the recycling study and in determining
compliance with goals.
Reference:
Fred Blakeley
Solid Waste Manager
Seminole County, Florida
Department of Works
Division of Solid Waste
1634 State Road 419
Longwood, Florida 32750
(407) 322-7605
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
R. W. Beck was retained by SWANA to study diversion and generation
of household hazardous waste in Palm Beach County, Florida. This
study was funded by the US EPA's MITE program, and was conducted
with the cooperation of the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach
County. The objectives of the study were to:
■ Quantify, on an annual basis, the HHW tonnages disposed in
the County's MSW by generator and by material type. The
tonnages were analyzed on both a net weight (FIHW material
only) and a gross weight (HHW material plus container
weight) basis for the single family and multifamily generator
types and for the broad institutional, commercial, and
industrial (ICI) generator type.
■ Quantify, on an annual basis, the HHW tonnages diverted
through the Authority's household hazardous waste collection
facility (HHWCF), on a net and gross weight basis.
■ Compute HHW diversion rates based on a comparison of
disposed and diverted tonnages.
The accomplishment of these objectives made it possible to roughly
estimate the effectiveness of the HHWCF's efforts in removing HHW
from the MSW. The environmental effectiveness was measured based
on the percentage of actual HHW materials (net weight basis) diverted
from the waste stream. The comparison of HHW gross weight diver-
sion to HHW gross weight generation provided an indication of how
much HHW (including containers) is being managed currently by the
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HHWCF compared to how much HHW would need to be managed
should the County achieve a greater diversion rate.
Reference:
Ms. Charlotte Frola
Project Officer
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
P.O. Box 7219
Silver Spring, Maryland 20907
(301)585-2898
SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida
The solid waste characterization study involves a comprehensive
characterization of the residential and commercial waste in the county,
including recyclables, imports, and exports. The Authority will use the
information for modifying and developing solid waste management
programs and for designing future solid waste management facilities.
In addition, a combustion characterization study is being performed to
analyze certain chemical aspects of refuse -derived fuel (RDF) entering
the Authority's RDF facility. Also, we will perform sensitivity analyses
to determine likely effects on the RDF from changes in waste stream
characteristics.
R. W. Beck is developing the solid waste characterization methodolo-
gy; providing on -site training of sorting crews; analyzing results from
the study; and coordinating the personnel and technical efforts on the
project.
WASTE GENERATION STUDY
City of Clayton, California
R. W. Beck directed the work on this waste generation study, utilizing
existing data and data prepared for other jurisdictions with similar
characteristics. The study documented the amount and type of waste
disposed and the type and amount of materials recycled. Based on
this information, projections of waste generated for a 15-year period
were made.
WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
County of Maui, Hawaii
R. W. Beck was retained by the Solid Waste Division, Department of
Public Works and Waste Management of the County of Maui, Hawaii
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(the Department) to perform a solid waste characterization study for
the Island of Maui. The objectives of the study were to:
■ Quantify the total solid waste being generated on Maui, with
special emphasis on the self -hauled waste entering the Central
Maui Landfill.
■ Provide solid waste composition data for the County -hauled,
commercially -hauled, and self -hauled solid waste entering the
landfill.
■ Summarize the composition and quantity data obtained in the
study to allow the County to measure its progress to date in
diverting solid waste from the landfill.
A gate survey of material entering the landfill and a field sort were
each conducted for a one -week period. R. W. Beck had previously
been retained by the Department to provide a detailed study of rates
charged for solid waste services on the island.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS OF MSW AT THE
HENNEPIN ENERGY RESOURCE COMPANY (HERC)
Hennepin County, Minnesota
R. W. Beck is performing a detailed chemical analysis of the waste
coming into the HERC waste -to -energy (WTE) facility. This analysis is
unique in that it is targeted at waste composition from a different
perspective than is commonly performed. The study will identify and
quantify the components of the waste stream contributing to the
heavy metals (lead, cadmium, and mercury) found in the ash and
emissions from the facility. Laboratory analyses of over 20 different
waste stream components such as fluorescent lights, VCR tapes, and
ceramics are being performed. The ash and emissions from the
incinerator will also be analyzed for heavy metals. With this
information, the County can begin to review options for removal of
various components from the waste stream before incineration takes
place in order to accomplish reductions in metals in the emissions.
WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY TO MEASURE PACKAGING IN THE
WASTE STREAM
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, Minnesota
R. W. Beck was retained by the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities
area to conduct three annual solid waste composition studies to
measure the percent of packaging in the waste stream. This study is
being conducted in conjunction with the Minnesota Pollution Control
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Agency and in consultation with the Minnesota Office of Waste
Management to assist the region in achieving the minimum of 25
percent statewide per capita reduction in the amount of discarded
packaging. In addition to performing the sorts and analyzing the
findings, we are reviewing existing studies; defining "packaging" for
the purpose of this study; defining classifications of residential,
commercial and industrial and the importance of each to the client
within the study; and determining the scope and frequency of
seasonal sorts.
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COMPOSITION STUDY
City of Plano, Texas
Plano is pursuing a comprehensive solid waste diversion effort, with
aggressive programs in recycling, composting, and source reduction of
yard waste. To evaluate its progress in achieving its diversion and
reduction objectives and to provide a basis for future MSW initiatives,
the City retained R. W. Beck to study its residential waste stream in
detail. Specifically, in a one -season sort (during the summer), Beck
quantified the solid waste composition of disposed residential solid
waste by geographic sector for the City and applied this data to
disposed residential solid waste tonnages by the same geographic
sectors.
UPDATE OF SOLID WASTE AND HAZARDOUS WASTE PLANS
Pierce County, Washington
R. W. Beck was retained by Pierce County to update its solid waste
and hazardous waste plans. We are responsible for planning,
coordinating, budgeting, scheduling, monitoring, identifying
problems, and controlling activities necessary to complete the updates.
R. W. Beck is in the process of conducting a comprehensive solid waste
characterization audit of the waste stream in order for the County to
analyze the effectiveness of existing recycling programs and to
identify any changes in the type of materials collected to improve
recovery and/or cost effectiveness of these programs. The two
elements of the study are a field sort and a gate (or visual) survey. The
field sort will determine the composition of commercially -hauled and
self -hauled solid waste, by examining 420 randomly selected samples.
The visual surveys at the Hidden Valley Landfill and the Purdy
Transfer Station will determine composition of self -hauled residential
solid waste and other wastes not hauled in packer trucks and rolloffs.
Composition data will be developed for residential and
commercial/industrial generator types, across 65 material categories.
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The characterization audit will be conducted during three seasons,
based on periods of the year with seasonal highs and lows of disposed
waste quantities, peak lawn trimming quantities, and fall foliage
season.
RECYCLABLES CHARACTERIZATION AND CAPTURE RATE ANALYSIS
City of Sunrise, Florida
For the City of Sunrise (located in Broward County), R. W. Beck is
conducting an analysis of recycling program effectiveness. This effort
included surveys of commercial and residential customers in the City
to identify reported recycling behaviors and follow-up field
observations and waste characterization studies.
Sample generators were selected at random from five geographic
areas of the City. Recyclables and municipal solid waste set -outs from
these generators were then collected, sorted, and weighed to
determine: (1) the composition of "recycler" and "non-recycler" waste
streams; (2) the capture rate for targeted recyclables among the
sampled generators; and (3) the percentage of waste currently being
discarded that could potentially be recovered if the City implemented
a separate yard waste and/or mixed waste paper collection program.
Results of the analysis, which is currently being compiled, will be used
to evaluate the current recycling program; make recommendations for
incentives that may be effective to increase recovery; and evaluate the
benefits of expanding the types of materials being targeted in the
City's recycling efforts.
Reference:
Mr. Bill Dahalgren
Assistant City Manager
10770 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Sunrise, Florida 33351
(305) 746-3430
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SWORN STATEMENT
SWORN STATEMENT UNDER ORDINANCE NO.10-1990
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
ETHICS CLAUSE
R. W. Beck
warrants that it has not employed, retained or
otherwise had act on its behalf any former County officer or employee in violation of
Section 2 of Ordinance No. 10-1990 or any County officer or employee in violation of
Section 3 of Ordinance No. 10-1990. For breach or violation of this provision the County
may, in its discretion, terminate this contract without liability and may also, in its
discretion, deduct from the contract or purchase price, or otherwise recover, the full
amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift or consideration paid to the former
County officer or employee.
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(signature)
August 13,1995
(date)
STATE OF Florida
COUNTY OF Orange
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority,
Albert B. Malmsjo, P.E. who, after first being sworn by me, affixed
(name of individual signing)
his name in the space provided above on this 13th day of August 1996 .
N TAR UBLIC - Kathy L. Botticello s
My commission expires: November 2,1996
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NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
I, Albert B. Malmsjo, P.E. of the city of
Orlando, Florida
penalty of perjury, depose and say that:
1) I am R. W. Beck
according to law on my oath, and under
proposal for the project described as follows:
, the bidder making the
Monroe County Solid Waste Composition Study
2) The prices in this bid have been arrived at independently without collusion,
consultation, communication or agreement for the purpose of restricting
competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other bidder or with
any competitor;
3) Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this bid
have not been knowingly disclosed by the bidder and will not knowingly be
disclosed by the bidder prior to bid opening, directly or indirectly, to any other
bidder or to any competitor; and
4) No attempt has been made or will be made by the bidder to induce any other
person, partnership or corporation to submit, or not to submit, a bid for the
purpose of restricting competition;
5) The statements contained in this affidavit are true and correct, and made with full
knowledge that Monroe County relies upon the truth of the statements contained
in this affidavit in awarding contracts for said pro' ct
STATE OF Florida
(signature of bidder)
COUNTY OF Orange August 13,1996
(date)
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority.
Albert B. Malmsjo, P.E. , who after being sworn by me, affixed
(name of individual signing)
his signature in the space provided above on this 13th day of August , 19 96
NOT R PUBLIC - Kathy L. Botticello ra r _ ; 6_LLo
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My commission expires: November 2,1996
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PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT
SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(a),
FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR
OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS.
1. This sworn statement is submitted to Monroe County, Florida
[print the name of the public entity]
by Albert B. Malmsio P.E. Principal
[print individual's name and title]
for R. W. Beck
[print name of entity submitting sworn statement]
whose business address is 800 North Magnolia Avenue Suite 300 Orlando Florida 32803
and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is 91-0883905
(If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn
statement:
2. I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(g), Florida Statutes,
means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the
transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other
state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services to
be provided to any pubic entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the
United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or
material misrepresentation.
3. I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(b), Florida Statutes,
means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of
guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or
information after July 1,1989, as a result of a jury verdict, nonjury trial or entry of a plea of guilty or
nolo contenders.
4. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(a), Florida Statutes, means:
1. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or
2. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity
and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate" includes those officers,
directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the
management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling
interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair
market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls
another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been
convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the proceeding 36 months shall be considered an
affiliate.
5. I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means any
natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal
power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision
of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business
with a public entity. The term "person" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners,
shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity.
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6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked is true in relation to the entity
submitting this sworn statement. (Indicate which statement applies.)
X Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the
management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a
public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.
The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the
management of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent
to July 1,1989.
The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the
management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a
public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. However, there has been a subsequent proceeding
before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final
Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it was not in the public interest to place the
entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list. [attach a copy of the final
order]
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER
FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 1 (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC
ENTITY ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE
CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO
INFORM THE PUBLIC ENTTTY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE
THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES FOR THE
CATEGORY TWO OF ANY CHANGE IN THEIIFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM.
[signature]
August 13 1996
[date]
STATE OF Florida
COUNTY OF Orange
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority,
Albert B. Malmsjo, P.E. who, after first being sworn by me, affixed jits/her signature in the space
[name of individual signing]
provided above on this 13th day of Au u�t ,19 96
rT*Y PUBLIC -'Kathy L. Botticello
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My commission expires: November 2,1996
Nchrr FuHc, ;a:e of Florida
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INSURANCE CHECKLIST/CERTIFICATE
INSURANCE STATEMENT FOR FLORIDA CLIENTS
R. W. Beck maintains an insurance program designed to meet the
needs of its customers and itself. We are confident that our program
can comply with the requirements set forth by the Monroe County bid
documents. Our insurance broker is the largest in the world and our
insurance carriers are well regarded national and international firms.
R. W. Beck is able to supply insurance coverage for workers'
compensation, employers liability, comprehensive general liability,
professional liability and automobile liability in amounts equal to or
greater than those required. If necessary, and when required, the
Authority may become an additional insured under our General
Liability coverage.
Commercial General Liability insurance (including contractual
coverage) and Automobile Liability insurance can be provided by R. W.
Beck. Limits of $1,000,000 are available. This coverage includes
liability for bodily injury and property damage caused by an
occurrence in connection with R. W. Beck's liability from a project. In
addition, R. W. Beck maintains minimum limits of $1,000,000
protecting the firm from errors and omissions in connection with the
performance of R. W. Beck's professional services. R. W. Beck will
provide certificates of insurance to evidence coverage upon request.
Should we be selected by Monroe County to perform the requested
services, we feel confident in our ability to satisfy the Authority and
that any issues regarding insurance requirements can be mutually
agreed upon.
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INSURANCE STATEMENT
R. W. Beck maintains commercial general liability insurance (including
contractual coverage) and automobile liability insurance, both with
minimum limits of at least $1,000,000, combined single limit per
occurrence, or in the aggregate, protecting both the client and R. W.
Beck from claims for bodily injury (including death) and property
damage which may arise from or in connection with the performance
of R. W. Beck's services as part of the proposed project or resulting
from any negligent act or omission of the firm or its officers, agents
and employees. In addition, R. W. Beck maintains professional liability
insurance with minimum limits. of at least $1,000,000 protecting the
firm and the client from errors and omissions of the firm from or in
connection with the performance of R. W. Beck's services hereunder.
R. W. Beck has provided a sample certificate of insurance coverage to
evidence such coverage.
INSURANCE STATEMENT
R. W. Beck has an excellent insurance program for its professional
services and is confident we can comply with the requirements set
forth by Monroe County. All our insurance carriers are well regarded
national or international firms, with the exception of the first layer of
the firm's professional liability insurance which is covered through a
well -funded captive insurance company.
R. W. Beck is able to supply insurance coverage for worker's
compensation, employer's liability, comprehensive general liability and
automobile liability. The insurance policies are provided by Fireman's
Fund. In addition, we are able to add an individual client as an
additional insured to our policies.
R. W. Beck maintains commercial general liability insurance (including
contractual coverage) and automobile liability insurance, both with
minimum limits of at least $1,000,000, combined single limit per
occurrence, or in the aggregate, protecting both the client and R. W.
Beck from claims for bodily injury (including death) and property
damage which may arise from or in connection with the performance
of R. W. Beck's services as part of the proposed project or resulting
from any negligent act or omission of the firm or its officers, agents
and employees. In addition, R. W. Beck maintains professional liability
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insurance with minimum limits of at least $1,000,000 protecting the
firm and the client from errors and omissions of the firm from or in
connection with the performance of R. W. Beck's services hereunder.
R. W. Beck will provide certificates of insurance coverage to evidence
such coverage upon request.
We obtain professional liability coverage from Olympic National
Insurance Company (Olympic National), which is a subsidiary
company of R. W. Beck. The professional liability insurance provided
by Olympic National is provided through a combination of cash
assets, a letter of credit, and excess coverage by Lloyds of London. If
necessary, we are able to provide documentation to help allay any
concerns that Monroe County may have concerning Olympic
National's financial stability.
Should we be selected by Monroe County to perform the Solid Waste
Composition Study, we feel confident in our ability to satisfy Monroe
County and that any issues regarding insurance requirements can be
mutually agreed upon by all parties involved.
INSURANCE
The insurance certificate included in this proposal is a specimen only
but is indicative of the standard certificate issued for client projects.
Please note that though the expiration date on the specimen is July 1,
1996, R. W. Beck's coverage has been renewed for the current year and
new specimen certificates are being sent from our carriers. We will
ensure that you receive current specimens as soon as they become
available.
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MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
INSURANCE CHECKLIST
FOR
VENDORS SUBMITTING PROPOSALS
FOR WORK
To assist in the development of your proposal, the insurance coverages marked
with an "X" will be required in the event an award is made to your firm. Please
review this form with your insurance a nt and have him/h
provided.
proposal.
WC1
WC2
ge er sign it in the place
It is also required that the bidder sign the form and submit it with each
WORKER'S COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY
X Worker's Compensation
X Employers Liability
Employers Liability
WC3 Employers Liability
U.S. Longshoremen &
WCUSLH Harbor Workers Act
WCJA Federal Jones Act
_ 0-0/v /q,/wi,
Statutory Limits
$100,000/$500,000/$100,000
$500,000/$500,000/$500,000
$1,000,000/$1,000,000/$1,000,000
Same as Employers' Liability
Same as Employers' Liability
9 Z13c
ate
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VEHICLE LIABILITY
As a minimum, coverage should extend to liability for:
• Owned; Non -owned, and Hired Vehicles
Required Limits:
VLI X $50,000 per Person; $100,000 per Occurrence
$25,000 Property Damage
or
$100,000 Combined Single Limit
VL2 $100,000 per Person; $300,000 per Occurrence
$50,000 Property Damage
or
$300,000 Combined Single Limit
VL3 $500,000 per Person; $1,000,000 per Occurrence
$100,000 Property Damage
or
$1,000,000 combined Single Limit
VL4 $500,000 Combined Single Limit
MISCELLANEOUS COVERAGES
BRI Builders' Risk Limits equal to the
completed project
MVC Motor Truck
Cargo
PRO1 Professional Liability
PRO2
PRO3
POLL Pollution Liability
POL2
POL3
ED1 Employee
ED2 Dishonesty
GK1
Garage
GK2
Keepers
GK3
Limits equal to the maximum
value of any one shipment
$250,000 per Occurrence/$500,000 Agg.
$500,000 per Occurrence/$1,000,000 Agg.
$1,000,000 per Occurrence/$2,000,000 Agg.
$500,000 per Occurrence/$1,000,000 Agg.
$1,000,000 per Occurrence/$2,000,000 Agg.
$5,000,000 per Occurrence/$10,000,000 Agg.
$10,000
$100,000
$300,000 ($25,000 per Veh.)
$500,000 ($100,000 per Veh.)
$1,000,000 ($250,000 per Veh.)
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CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE _ _ DATE(MW0Q/"
PRODUCER 7 - 6 - 9 5
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A -MATTER OF INFORMATION
Marsh &McLennan, Inc. ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CEf TIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
Marsh & McLennan Building ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
720 Olive Way COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
Seattle, WA 98101-3899 COMPANY --�� - -
National Suret Co at'
mr.uRco
R.W. Beck
2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98121-2375
COMPANY
e Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
COUPAfVY
C
COMPANY
D
COVERAGESTHIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POUCIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POUCY PERIOD
INDICATED. NOTwrrmv ANO1NG ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONornom OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER OOCUME:NT wm ( RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE !NSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. UMI7-5 SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
T
TYPE OF K;URANCE POUCT NUUBEA POLICY EFFECTTYE I POLCY EXPIRATION LIMITS
LTTi I — - DATE (MWOGf" DATE M1MrDWM
GENERAL LLq&LrY
A XX COM►LERC:AL GENERAL UA84fTY MXX 80624269
CLAIMS MADE I XJC OCCUR
OWNERS a CONT ?ROT
AUTOMOGM r; LIA81UTY
A ' XX ANY AUTO
ALL OWNED AUTO$
CHEDULED AUTOS
MIRED AUTOS
NON -OWNED AUTOS
GARAGE UAMUTY
ANY AUTO
EXCESS UABIL.ITY
-- UMSRELLA FORM
: OTHER THAN UMBRFWI FORM
' WORKERS COMPENSATION AND
B EMPLOYERS UAeILfrY
THE PROrRiETORr NCL '
; PARTNERS ExECUTTVE
OFFICERS ARE: ; p(a:
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MXX 80624269
�GE!VERAL AGGREGATE
1 , 000 , 000
7-1-95 7-1-96 PROcuc_SCouPoOPAGG
.
S 1,000,000.
PERSUWAL 6 ACV INJURY
S 1 000 QQ0 _
EACH G=JP.RENCE
S 1-1000 , 000
FIRE DAt:AGE (Arty one fire)
_
-S 100 , 000 .
�- UEO EXP!Any ont Pcr-_on)
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7-1-95 7-1-96 CCueINEO S1NGL.E LLWIT
S 1 , 000,000.
80010'INJURY
5
(Pei Pcra l
BCDILY!K:URY
S
(Per 3=ct")
PROP'-iTYOAMAGE
9
DWC-80676640 7-1-95 7-1-96
AUTO CNLY EA ACCIDENT j
OTHEA THAN AUTO ONLY:
EACH ACCIOGNT ;
AGGREGATE s EACH CCCURRENCE S ,-- -
AGGREGATE
STATUTORY LWITS - --
EAca ACGOFN7 -- $ 1 , 000 , 000 .
DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT _S 1 , 000,000. _
OISEAS< - EACH EMPLOYEE S
OESCmpm of OPERATtOM4rLOCATIOMr.VGH CLE35PECIAL ITDAC - - ---
CERTIRCATE HQhdNM ...- _.....
ANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES 8E CANCELLED BEFORE THE
E PMTIOR DATE THEREOF, THE =UNG COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
30 OAVS WM MH NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAIACD TO THE LF",
QUr FAILURE TO WAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LULOPLITY
OF ANY KING UPON THE OOMPANT, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENrAT1VES
AUTHORIZED REP'RESENTATIK "--
ACORD 25-3 (3/93) 0 ACORD CORPORATION 1993
Appendix A
SAMPLE DATA FORM
SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
Waste Composition Sampling Data Form
Sample I.D.# Date
Hauler
Truck Type/Size CY)
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Driver
Time am pm Day of Week
Recorder
SWA Truck No. Truck Weight (Gross/Net)
WASTE SOURCE:
Check V)
%
Check (6,e)
%
SF Residential
Commercial
MF Residential
Institutional
Mobile Home
Industrial
CATEGORIES
TARE
WEIGHT
(Lbs)
BARRELS
%
TOTAL
WEIGHT
(Lbs)
1
2
3
4
5
6
Gross
Gross
Gross
Gross
Gross
Gross
1
Newspaper
2
Corrugated Paper
3
High Grade -Paper
4
Mixed Scrap Paper
5
Non -Recyclable Paper
6
PETE - Soda Bottles
7
PETE - Other
8
HDPE Ju
9
HDPE Other
10
PVC Containers
11
Polystyrene
12
Other Plastic Containers
13
Film Plastics
14
Other Plastic
15
Clear Glass Containers
16
Brown Glass Containers
17
Green Glass Containers
18
Glass - Other
19
Aluminum Cans
20
Tin/Steel Cans
21
Aerosol Cans
22
Other Ferrous Metal 121
23
Other Non -Ferrous "I
24
Rubber"
25
Textiles
26
Leather
27
Food Waste
28
Aseptic Packaging
29
Pol coated Paperboard
30
Yard Waste 1s1
31
Mixed Materials
32
Diapers
33
Electronic Devices
34
C&D Debris
35
Ceramics
36
Miscellaneous '71
37
Household Hazardous "'I
38
Household Batteries
39
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
100.00
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Further information should be obtained for the following categories, if possible:
Foot-
note
CATEGORIES
11
Mixed Scrap Paper
71
Other Ferrous Metal
it
Other Non -Ferrous Metal
41
Rubber
51
Yard Waste
61
C&D Debris
'1
Miscellaneous
°1
Household Hazardous Waste
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Separate and weigh materials into the categories listed below.
2. Estimation of percentages by weight/volume may be used if the contents are easily differentiated visually.
SUBCATEGOR-1ES
-Mail
(Lbs)
Em
Junk
®Other
Aluminum-_
Concrete
Furniture
Untreated Lumber-i
Car Batteries
Paint - Latex
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SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
Waste Composition Sampling Data Form
HAULER'S COMMENTS (Verify Geographic Area)
RECORDER'S COMMENTS
NOTES:
Definitions:
4 Mixed Scrap Paper All other potentially recyclable paper including colored
paper, envelopes, magazines, telephone books, paperback
books.
S Non -Recyclable Paper All contaminated paper (paper with plastic, metal, food
packaging, etc. attached) such as spiral -bound notebooks,
envelopes with plastic windows and waxed paper, high
gloss paper, napkins, paper towels, etc.
30 Yard Waste Shrub and brush prunings, tree clippings, household
bedding plants, weeds, leaves, grass clippings and other
landscaping and gardening wastes.
36 Miscellaneous Undistinguishable items less than 1-inch square that can
be organic or inorganic, including sweepings.
1. Yard waste in Palm Beach County is diverted to yard waste facilities. The incidental amounts of yard waste
in mixed loads may not be able to be sorted and classified.
2. Large appliances/white goods are typically delivered/recorded separately and are not amenable to a waste
sorting process.
3. Tires are typically delivered and recorded separately.
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