recycling program consolidation in wisconsin: a decision-making guide
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Recycling Program Consolidation in Wisconsin:A Decision-Making Guide
Prepared for the Bureau of Waste and Materials Management Department of Natural Resources by:
Jon AlfuthAndrew EvensonSylvia Fredericks
Kristina KrullJennifer Vandermeuse
IntroductionConsolidation is the start of a legal agreement such that one new or existing responsible unit of government provides some or all the recycling services previously provided by two or more responsible units of government.
Data Overview
●DNR database of RU cost figures●Personal interviews with experts and RU
staff●Statewide survey to RU staff
Presentation Outline
● Overview ● Changes to the mandate and grant ● Goals of the consolidating ● Why consider consolidation?
● Decision Guide ● Phase One – Services ● Phase Two – Level of Government ● Phase Three – How ● Examples of County Consolidation
● Recommendations and Conclusion ● Recommendations for DNR ● Recommendations for RUs ● Conclusions
Governor Walker’s Budget Proposal
● Governor Walker ● Eliminate the recycling mandates ● Retain landfill bans ● Eliminate state grant
● Legislature ● Retain grant funding ● Retain mandate
● Conclusion
Economic hardship due to a reduction in state grants is likely.
Goals of Consolidation● Efficiency
● Costs ● Economies of Scale ● Equity
● Equity of Services ● Equity of Costs
● Equity of Staff Knowledge and Time ● Feasibility
● Ease of Implementation ● Barriers
● Aids
<2,001
2,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-50,000
>50,000$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500Unconsolidated RUs
Population Served by Responsible UnitCo
st p
er T
on
<2,001
2,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-50,000
>50,000$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
Consolidated RUs
Population Served by Responsible Unit
Cost
per
Ton
Ranges of RU Cost per Ton of Recycled Material Collected, 2008
<2,001
2,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-50,000
>50,000$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
Consolidated RUs
Population Served by Responsible Unit
Cost
per
Ton
<2,001
2,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-50,000
>50,000$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500Unconsolidated RUs
Population Served by Responsible UnitCo
st p
er T
on
Ranges of RU Cost per Ton of Recycled Material Collected, 2008
Presentation Outline
● Overview ● Changes to the mandate and grant ● Goals of the consolidating ● Why consider consolidation?
● Decision Guide ● Phase One – Services ● Phase Two – Level of Government ● Phase Three – How ● Examples of County Consolidation
● Recommendations and Conclusion ● Recommendations for DNR ● Recommendations for RUs ● Conclusions
Flow Chart of the Consolidation Guide
Administration Education Operations Other Services
Inter-County County Sub-County
Resolution Inter-Government Agreement
Phase One: What
Phase Two: Where
Phase Three: How
Phase One: What Services to Consolidate?
● Operations (e.g., curbside pickup)
● Education (how/where to recycle)
● Administration of programs
● Other (e.g., electronics recycling)
Phase Two: At What Geographic Level to Consolidate?
● Inter-county (across county lines)
● County (at the county level)
● Sub-county (within counties/between municipalities)
Phase Three: How to Legally Consolidate?
● Resolution
● Inter-government Agreement
Examples of County Consolidation
● Waukesha
● Eau Claire
● St. Croix
● Outagamie
Examples of County Consolidation2009 Facts
CountyEau Claire Outagamie St. Croix Waukesha
Population served 101,069 193,270 70,365 273,701
State grant per person $7.43 $4.38 $4.10 $5.22
Cost per ton $231.90 $120.03 $89.56 $138.66Collection and drop-off services
Private; organized by households
Private; organized by county
Private; organized by municipalities
Private; organized by municipalities
Recycled material processing
Organized by private companies
County operates facility with two other counties
Organized by municipalities
County operates facility with private company
Presentation Outline
● Overview ● Changes to the mandate and grant ● Goals of the consolidating ● Why consider consolidation?
● Decision Guide ● Phase One – Services ● Phase Two – Level of Government ● Phase Three – How ● Examples of County Consolidation
● Recommendations and Conclusion ● Recommendations for DNR ● Recommendations for RUs ● Conclusions
RecommendationsDNR
● Facilitate consolidation
● Provide data when unavailable at local level
RecommendationsResponsible Units
● Consider goals, including costs
● Communicate with other RUs
Conclusion● Consolidation could increase
efficiency and equity● Survey indicates it is feasible politically● DNR should actively assist RUs● All RUs should explore potential for
savings from consolidation
Questions?
For further information
Contact the La Follette School’s publications office at 608-263-7657 or publications@lafollette.wisc.edu
The full report and this presentation can be found here:www.lafollette.wisc.edu/publications/workshops.html
Thank you!
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