calendar year 2015 annual district report (adr)

1 2015 Annual District Report

Calendar Year 2015 Annual District Report (ADR) Prepared in accordance with OAC 3745‐27‐90 (F)

Ohio EPA must receive the completed form by June 1, 2016

I. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SWMD) CONTACT INFORMATION

Check this box if the SWMD’s primary contact information is different than indicated at the top of this form. NOTE: If box is checked, your Ohio EPA Planner will be in contact to correct our records upon receiving this form.

1. Name of person responsible for filling out this report: 2. Title/Organization of #1

Kyle O'Keefe Director of Innovation & Programs/SWACO

II.A CURRENT PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD (TRUSTEE CHAIR FOR AUTHORITIES)

Name: Kenneth Wilson

Date he/she assumed role:

02 / 2016 (mm / yyyy) Phone: ( 614 ) 871 ‐ 5100 x

Address: Franklin County Board of Commissioners Fax: (614 ) 871 ‐ 5103

373 South High Street, 26th Floor E‐mail: [email protected]

City: Columbus State: OH Zip: 43215 ‐ 6314

II.B CURRENT POLICY COMMITTEE CHAIR (DISTRICTS ONLY)

Name:

Date he/she assumed role:

/ (mm / yyyy) Phone: ( ) ‐ x

Address: Fax: ( ) ‐

E‐mail:

City: State: OH Zip: ‐

Ty Marsh Executive Director Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio 4239 London‐Groveport Road Grove City, Ohio 43123 (614) 871‐5100 [email protected] http://www.swaco.org

FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

Franklin County ‐ SWACO SWMD Report Solid Waste Management District Planning Franklin SWMD125

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Typewritten Text

Revised August 9, 2016


*The “Percent Change” column and “Totals” cells include formulas for calculating this information. Please right‐click and select “Update Field” for each cell or see Appendix B of the ADR Instuctions for information on how to update multiple formula‐based cells at once.

III. SWMD WASTE REDUCED AND RECYCLED [OAC 3745‐27‐90 (F)(3)] NOTE: Please read the separate ADR instruction document carefully before filling out Section III Tables.

Table III.1 Projected SWMD Materials Recycled and Reduced

Projected Recycling for 2015 (tons) from current Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan):

Res/Comm: 410,399.00 Industrial: 113,469.00 Total: 523,868.00

NOTE: Current Solid Waste Management Plan refers to the Plan which covers 2015 programming. Please see page 3 of the ADR instruction for further information on how to complete this table.

Table III.2 Residential/Commercial Materials Recycled and Reduced

Please see pages 4‐10 of the ADR Instructions for important information on how to complete these rows.

Recyclable Categories 2014 2015 Percent Change*

1. Appliances / “White Goods” 840.00 187.45 ‐77.68%

2. Household Hazardous Waste 164.95 399.91 142.44%

3. Used Motor Oil 0.00 730.10

4. Electronics 990.39 8,783.49 786.87%

5. Scrap Tires 18,833.47 18,455.24 ‐2.01%

6. Dry Cell Batteries 4.82 42.60 783.82%

7. Lead‐Acid Batteries 101.74 381.80 275.27%

8. Food 6,148.30 6,030.98 ‐1.91%

9. Glass 13,847.70 31,359.98 126.46%

10. Ferrous Metals 31,815.93 86,827.29 172.91%

11. Non‐Ferrous Metals 3,894.29 8,480.39 117.76%

12. Corrugated Cardboard 78,467.04 143,757.53 83.21%

13. All Other Paper 65,081.95 146,025.00 124.37%

14. Plastics 5,805.18 17,770.09 206.11%

15. Textiles 2,348.89 3,639.34 54.94%

16. Wood 8,940.62 13,505.90 51.06%

17. Rubber 0.00 0.00

18. Commingled Recyclables 2,626.11 234.40 ‐91.07%

19. Yard Waste 232,814.06 189,134.02 ‐18.76%

20. Other 1,840.08 0.00

21. Donated Food 0.00 8683.14

22. Toys, Rigid Plastics, Clothing Accessories 0.00 294.29

23. Ink/Toner Cartridges 0.00 29.61

24. Ash 0.00 2,662.59

Recycling Subtotals* 474,565.52 687,415.14 44.85%

25. Source Reduction (2015) 0.00 0.00

26. Incineration 0.00 0.00

Subtotal of lines 25 and 26* 0.00 0.00

Grand Totals* 474,565.52 687,415.14 44.85%


III. SWMD WASTE REDUCED AND RECYCLED [OAC 3745‐27‐90 (F)(3)] (Continued)

*The “Percent Change” column and “Totals” cells include formulas for calculating this information. Please right‐click and select “Update Field” for each cell or see Appendix B of the ADR Instuctions for information on how to update multiple formula‐based cells at once.

Table III.3 Industrial Materials Recycled and Reduced

Please see pages 4‐10 the ADR Instructions for important information on how to complete these rows.

Recyclable Categories 2014 2015 Percent Change*

1. Food 2,207.63 3,369.60 52.63%

2. Glass 335.23 58.87 ‐82.44%

3. Ferrous Metals 14,405.24 114,953.20 698.00%

4. Non‐Ferrous Metals 1,819.47 19,448.48 968.91%

5. Corrugated Cardboard 44,055.21 87,699.67 99.07%

6. All Other Paper 97,428.39 537.91 ‐99.45%

7. Plastics 2,873.56 134.52 ‐95.32%

8. Textiles 0.00 0.00

9. Wood 15,222.49 163.47 ‐98.93%

10. Rubber 0.00 0.00

11. Commingled Recyclables 1,571.48 1,872.66 19.17%

12. Ash (recycled ash only) 0.00 0

13. Non‐Excluded Foundry Sand 0.00 0

14. Flue Gas Desulfurization Waste 0.00 0

15. Other 0.00 0

16. Polystyrene 0.00 100.00

17.

18.

19.

20.

Recycling Subtotal* 179,918.70 228,338.38 26.91%

21. Source Reduction (2015)

22. Incineration

Subtotal of lines 21 and 22* 0.00 0.00

Grand Total* 179,918.70 228,338.38 26.91



Table III.4 Notable comparisons and analysis of specific material streams reported in Table III.2 and Table III.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE: When reviewing data submitted with the ADR, Ohio EPA evaluates the data for consistency with data from previous years and for quantities that seem particularly unusual for a given material. Ohio EPA encourages SWMDs to do the same evaluation of the data prior to submitting the ADR. SWMDs should provide supporting data and documentation whenever possible for the recycling numbers reported in this section, and are encouraged to contact Ohio EPA with any questions.

Table/Row (i.e. III.2/3)

Material Listed Explanation of atypical numbers, significant changes in quantities of a material recycled from previous years, or custom materials such as those listed in extra rows of Tables III.2 and III.3.

III.2/1 Appliances The decrease in appliance recycling totals is likely due to a change in reporting by recyclers. One recycler that historically reported a significant quantity of appliances reported all materials as either ferrous or non‐ferrous metals for 2015.

III.2/2 Household Hazardous Waste

Materials collected from SWACO's household hazardous waste (HHW) collections increased from 2014 to 2015; however, the increase was not as dramatic as reported. Totals include latex paint, which was not reported by the program vendor for 2014. Some of the increase is due to more materials being tracked in 2015. Additionally, auto service stations which previously had not been the focus of SWACO's annual surveying were targeted to obtain antifreeze recycling data. This additional information also contributed to the increase in overall tonnage.

III.2/3 Used Motor Oil

Used oil collected from residents at an automotive service center located within a major department store chain was reported as a separate material for 2015. Used oil from this source was reported as a miscellaneous category with other materials for 2014. The increase is partially due to changes in reporting categories each year by the chain store. Additionally, auto service stations that previously did not provide recycling data to SWACO were surveyed. The additional information provided by these entities also contributed to the increase.

III.2/4 Electronics

Surveys were collected from additional electronics recyclers for 2015; previous electronics that had been reported as industrial were verified and reclassified as residential, resulting in a large increase in the R/C sector. In addition, electronics recyclers previously reported individual material quantities (plastic, metals, etc) which were combined and reclassified as electronics.

IIII.2/6 Dry‐Cell Batteries The increase in dry‐cell battery recycling is mainly because a greater quantity of battery recyclers responded to the survey requesting 2015 data compared to the previous year.

III.2/7 Lead‐Acid Batteries

Lead‐acid batteries (LABs) collected from residents at an automotive service center located within a major department store chain were reported as a separate category for 2015. LABs from this source were reported as a miscellaneous category with other materials for 2014. The increase is mainly due to changes in reporting categories each year.

III.2/8 Food

Food waste totals include tonnage reported by a grocery store chain, food waste haulers, a community farming project that composts materials generated onsite, and food waste generated by the commercial sector that was delivered to an anaerobic digester by food waste haulers that did not report to Ohio EPA.

III.2/10 Ferrous Metals Survey data was obtained from a significantly lager quantity of sources (scrap yards) for 2015 versus 2014. Additonal reporting sources resulted in a significant increase in reported materials.

III.2/11 Non‐Ferrous Metals Survey data was obtained from a significantly lager quantity of sources (scrap yards) for 2015 versus 2014. Additonal reporting sources resulted in a significant increase in reported materials.

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III.2/12 Corrugated Cardboard

Several factors contributed to the increase in cardboard recycling tonnage. One major hauler reported all tonnage as commingled in 2014, but reported tonnage for individual materials for 2015. Additionally, survey data was obtained from a greater quantity of sources for 2015 versus 2014. One company that previously reported recycling cardboard underwent a company merger in 2015. This company reported a significant increase in tonnage. SWACO is interested in learning more about major changes in the data presented by Ohio EPA.

III.2/13 All Other Paper

Several factors contributed to the increase in paper recycling tonnage. One major hauler reported all tonnage as commingled in 2014, but reported tonnage for individual materials for 2015. Additionally, survey data was obtained from a greater quantity of sources for 2015 vesus 2014. Many of the paper recyclers reported their material as industrial, but through follow‐up phone calls, it was determined that the majority of the material was R/C, therefore, quantities were reclassified, resulting in an incrrease in the R/C sector and a decrease in the industrial sector.

III.2/14 Plastics

Several factors contributed to the increase in plastics recycling tonnage. One major hauler reported all tonnage as commingled in 2014, but reported tonnage for individual materials for 2015. Additionally, survey data was obtained from a greater quantity of sources for 2015 vesus 2014. In addition, a specific reporting entity has reported materials as industrial when it was actually R/C, therefore, material was reclassified resulting in an increase in the R/C sector.

III.2/15 Textiles

A major non‐profit reported an increase in the total tons of textiles recovered in 2015. Additionally, survey data was collected from a non‐profit organization that previously did not report, resulting in an increase in this material category.

III.2/16 Wood

A City of Columbus entity reported receiving significantly less wood waste in 2015 than 2014, but reclassification of wood from industrial to R/C from a pallet company resulted in a net increase.

III.2/18 Commingled Recyclables

The main reason commingled recyclables decreased is because a major hauler reported all tonnage as commingled in 2014, but reported tonnage for individual materials for 2015. The commingled tonnage reported for 2015 reflect totals presented in Ohio EPA's MRF Report.

III.2/19 Yard Waste

A major yard waste composting facility reported a 30% decrease in tonnage from 2014 to 2015. Discrepancies in data submitted by composting facilities to Ohio EPA consistently differs from volumes reported to SWACO. SWACO has made attempts to communicate with the compost facility to confirm the totals and inquire about annual volumetric changes, but thus far has been unsuccessful.







III.2/21 Donated Food

The District received more detailed information from a major chain department/grocery store than the Ohio EPA MRF Report provided. The tons of food donated by this business chain were not managed at a registered compost facility, nor were they transported by a food waste hauler; therefore, the donated food total included on this row does not double‐count the tonnage presented in Ohio EPA's Compost Report. additional donated food quantities were also received by a local food bank that were not received in 2014.

III.2/24 Ash Ash produced from a city energy facility was managed at a wastewater treatment plant to produce a soil amendment.

III.3/1 Food Food waste totals reflect food waste generated by the industrial sector that was delivered to an anaerobic digester by food waste haulers that did not report to Ohio EPA.

III.3/2 Glass

A major hauler reported a 96% decrease in industrial sector glass recycling. This is likely due to inconsistent and inaccurate reports submitted by MRFs. SWACO is not aware of any changes in the industrial landscape that would otherwise explain a significant change in the volumes of glass recycled from 2014 to 2015.

III.3/3 Ferrous Metals Survey data was obtained from a significantly greater quantity of sources for 2015 versus 2014. Data from four additional scrap yards was obtained.

III.3/4 Non‐Ferrous Metals Survey data was obtained from a significantly greater quantity of sources for 2015 versus 2014. Data from two additional scrap yards was obtained.

III.3/5 Corrugated Cardboard

A major fiber broker reported slightly greater totals in 2015, but used a different percentage to estimate the total tons by material, causing the cardboard total to increase significantly and the paper total to decrease significantly. Additionally, survey data was obtained from a significantly greater quantity of sources for 2015 versus 2014, including data from one of the largest manufacturers of recycling paperboard in North America. A significant amount of corrugated was reclassified from industrial to R/C after follow‐up phone calls with several brokers, resulting in an industrial decrease of this material.

III.3/7 Plastics

Survey data was obtained from a greater quantity of sources for 2015 versus 2014. The new entities that reported recycling plastics were full‐service recyclers, which means that the company collects, processes, and brokers the materials internally. A significant amount of plastic was reclassified from industrial to R/C after follow‐up phone calls with several brokers, resulting in an industrial decrease of this material.

III.3/9 Wood

A major pallet recycler reported a 47% decrease in wood recycling. SWACO attempted to follow‐up with the recycler, but thus far has been unsuccessful. Additionally, a major pallet recycler previously reported material as industrial when it was actually R/C, resulting in a significant decrease once the material was reclassified.

III.3/16 Polystyrene A small quantity of polystyrene was reported by a broker that was not previously reported in 2014.



Box III.1: Please provide analysis regarding why 2015 actual diversion (recycling and composting) data may be different than 2015 projected data from the SWMD’s current Plan.

Yard waste composting was projected in the Plan to be 165,000 tons. This was based on tonnage that was reported in 2009. Since 2009, SWACO has modified its contracts with Ohio Mulch and Kurtz Brothers and a result, Ohio Mulch and Kurtz Brothers have increased the quantity of materials accepted and processed. Additionally, the growing number of out‐of‐district composting facilities that currently report managing Franklin County‐generated yard waste indicates that yard waste composting activities have increased and become more accessible in SWACO's jurisdiction since the development of the Plan. Residential/commercial sector recycling (minus composting) was projected to be 244,899 tons in the Plan (based on Table V‐5B). However, the actual tonnage recycled in 2015 was higher, and can be attributed to several factors. Residential curbside recycling programs are performing better than anticipated. The total number of communities that provide curbside recycling programs are growing, as well. Mifflin Township was the newest community to add curbside recycling services for residents in 2015. The drop‐off recycling program collected 34% more materials than projected in the Plan. Population growth amongst residents in multi‐family housing units may be contributing to the tonnage increase in the drop‐off recycling program. Other recycling programs, such as the electronics recycling program, are also recycling more tonnage than projected. Increases in the amount of materials generated since the last plan was developed have lead to increases in recyclables handled by processors, end markets, and recycling opportunities for consumers. Tire recycling projections in the Plan were based on population changes. The Plan projected population to be 1.21 million in 2015, but more recent statistics estimate population to be 1.27 million. The larger number of Franklin County residents who operate automobiles is likely the main cause of the higher recycled tire tonnage. Actual industrial sector recycling tonnage was more than double the quantity projected in the Plan. Improvements in data collection have contributed to reporting more complete recycling totals. SWACO consistently works to improve and expand their records of recycling brokers and processors in Franklin County in order to build relationships and improve their reporting capacity. Additionally, economic conditions have improved significantly since the Plan Update was prepared. Activity in the manufacturing sector has been recovering, resulting in higher employment in the industrial sector and increased recycling.



III (A). Source(s) and Date(s) of Information for Tables III.2 & III.3

Source(s) of data reported in Section III (check all that apply) Calendar Year(s)

Survey of recycled material brokers, processors, or scrap dealers 2015, 2014

Survey of recycling collection programs or activities 2015

Survey of industries

Ohio EPA reports (composting, scrap tires, MRF)

Other (please specify):

If generator data from a survey conducted prior to 2015 were used in Section III, then the District should have verified the current status of the generator(s) during the report year. For more information on this requirement please refer to the criteria for reporting survey data from previous years on page 12 of the ADR Instructions.

Indicate the method(s) used to verify the current status of any generators whose data from a survey prior to 2015 were used (if applicable):

Phone Web Business Directory (explain):

Other Method (explain):

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III (B). Conversion factors used in the preparation of Tables III.2 & III.3

B.1. The number of scrap tires was converted to tons using the following method(s):

1 Tire = 20 lbs. weighed w/ scales [Other, explain here]

B.2. Conversion factors and calculations used to convert cubic yards of yard waste to tons:

None.

B.3. Other conversion factors, calculations or methodology used to complete Table III.1:

None.


IV. BASIC SWMD INFORMATION AND NARRATIVE

1. Population of SWMD in 2015*: 2. Source(s) of population information:

1,276,447

Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA). Research Office. 2014 Population Estimates by County, City, Village, and Township. May 2015. ODSA. Research Office. Ohio County Profiles for 2016.

* NOTE: If the SWMD was required to adjust its population in its current Plan, then report the adjusted population for the report year.

3. Please discuss any highlights, changes or accomplishments in 2015 (record usage, new programs, awards, etc…):

SWACO began evaluating all of its programs and data collection systems in 2015. Improved outreach for data collection has resulted in a significant increase of reporting recycling operations within Central Ohio.

4. Please discuss any challenges the District faced in 2015 (events, trends, continuing issues, etc…). Please specifically address how these challenges may have impacted recycling activities and/or data:

SWACO did not face any major challenges in 2015. Low recycling commodity markets continued to affect various recycling operations throughout central Ohio although no significant impacts to the local recycling systems were observed.

5. Considering 2016 so far and with the remainder of the year yet to come, please discuss anticipated activities or challenges and how the District may address them:

SWACO is continuing to evaluate all of its recycling and outreach programs to ensure that they are as efficient and effective as possible. Pending these evaluations, and the revising of the Solid Waste Management Plan, changes may be made to existing programs and new programs may be developed to address the needs and opportunities of Central Ohio communities.



V. FEES AND FUNDING

A. SWMD contract fees with facilities, haulers, etcetera:

Entity (party to contract) Brief Description of Contract Fee

Jackson Township, Franklin County, Ohio $0.25/ton host community fee

Haulers

$9.00 waiver fee to take waste outside SWACO's jurisdiction (no haulers were provided waivers in 2015)

B. Funding issues that affected the SWMD’s operations during the report year or new issues anticipated to affect the SWMD: This may include declines in recycling commodity prices, facility closures, weather events, unexpected waste streams, etc…

None.

C. Notable deviations in revenue and/or expenditures from Plan projections: Using the information provided through the District’s Quarterly Fee Reports, please provide a brief explanation of any notable deviations in revenue or expendutures from the current Plan. This information helps create a stronger narrative for future plan updates and allows Ohio EPA to better understand how plan budgets are used throughout the years.

None.



VI. VOLUME‐BASED BILLING (“PAY‐AS‐YOU‐THROW”) PROGRAMS Table VI.1 Volume‐Based Billing (VBB) Programs VBB trash programs charge residents according to the amount of waste placed at the curb for collection programs (typically based on the size of container or the number of bags used). Please see pages 14‐15 of the instructions for more guidance on completing this form.

Name of the community (city, village, or township) served by the VBB

program #HH1

Recycling (Tons)

What recycling services are available to residents in the community? (check one)

Upper Arlington 14,544 Non‐subscription curbside Subscription curbside

Drop‐off None

Non‐subscription curbside Subscription curbside

Drop‐off None


Drop‐off None


Drop‐off None


Drop‐off None


Drop‐off None


Drop‐off None


Drop‐off None


Drop‐off None


Drop‐off None

Please provide any available information , such as rate structures offered, in the space below:

Upper Arlington has utilized a volume‐based rate structure for trash and yard waste since 1992. All households (including single family homes, apartments, and condominiums) are charged an annual service fee of $40. Stickers must be used for each bag or container of solid waste or yard waste. Stickers cost $2.90 and can be purchased at various grocery stores and gas stations throughout the city, as well as at Upper Arlington's Finance & Administrative Servies Department. Recycling is collected at no additional charge.

This page may be reproduced as necessary. Refer to Appendix B of the ADR Instructions for information on how to edit the electronic form. 1. Number of households participating in program


VII. OUT‐OF‐STATE WASTE DISPOSAL If the SWMD maintains data on waste sent out‐of‐state then report it here. A more detailed explanation of what is required in this section is provided in the attached instructions

Yes, the District has data to report (Please complete Table VII‐1)

No, the District has no data to report (continue to next page)

Table VII.1 Out‐of‐State Waste Disposal Amount of SWMD Solid Waste Disposed by Type of Waste

(tons)3

OUT‐OF‐STATE Facility Name State Municipal Solid Waste

Industrial Solid Waste

Excluded Waste1

Other Total*

Caldwell Landfill IN 16 16.00

EQ Industrial Services Processing Facility

IN 0.68 0.68

Indianapolis Resource Recovery Facility IN 1,037.99 1,037.99

Liquid Waste Removal Processing Facility

IN 0.19 0.19

Medassure of Indiana Treatment Facility

IN 90.98 90.98

New Paris Pike Landfill IN 7,869.55 7,869.55

Tradebe Treatment & Recycling IN 14.58 14.58

0.00

0.00

0.00

*Out‐of‐State Disposal Total2 7,961.21 0.00 0.00 1,068.76 9,029.97

* The “Totals” cells include formulas for calculating this information. Please see right‐click and select “Update Field” for each cell or see Appendix B of the ADR Instuctions for information on how to update multiple formula‐based cells at once.

1 Excluded waste is defined as materials which are exempted or “excluded” from the definition of solid waste. Examples include non‐toxic foundry sand, and non‐toxic fly ash and bottom ash.

2. Net total of solid waste disposed out‐of‐state. Waste that went through an out‐of‐state transfer station and disposed in an out‐of‐state landfill should be adjusted to eliminate double counting.

3. All amounts are reported in tons. If conversion factors were used, then please list them here: N/A


IX. STUDIES, SUBCOMMITTEES, PILOT PROJECTS, ETC.

Please report on the status of pilot‐projects, studies and/or subcommittees in the SWMD’s approved Plan that are

intended to evaluate, improve, change, test, etc. any new and/or existing programs. Please refer to the ADR Instructions for additional information on what programs to report on in this section.

If a study, committee or pilot project has been completed, list the outcome. If a final report was prepared, please provide a copy to Ohio EPA along with this report.

If a study, committee or pilot project is in progress, indicate the state of progress and whether the study is on schedule. Describe any milestones achieved to date.

If a study was delayed or discontinued, enter a brief explanation of the situation.

No data to report (Note: Checking this box could constitute reporting “no activity” for a program).

VIII. REVISIONS AND ADDITIONS TO SWMD RULES (attached)

Under Section 343.01(G) of the Ohio Revised Code, SWMDs have the authority to adopt rules after final Plan approval, provided the approved Plan authorizes the SWMD to do so. Please attach one copy of all final rules adopted and/or modified by the SWMD during 2013 [OAC 3745‐27‐90 (F)(5)].

Please check here if information pertaining to Section VIII is attached to this report.

Feedback: Suggestions for revising the ADR Form:

None.


X. STATUS OF PLAN IMPLEMENTATION TABLE

SWMD’s shall complete the Status of Plan Implementation Table, in accordance with OAC §3745‐27‐90 (F). The Status of Plan Implementation Table beginning on the next page includes all of the SWMD’s programs that were included in its most recent Plan. Report the status of each program (including any altered, ceased or newly launched programs) and what activity was carried out under each program during the report year.

Program

Type

Program

IDProgram Name Status Goal Activities in 2015

8405

Business Outreach - Authority encourages company waste assessments and assists with development of company programs and participation to increase recycling waste reduction efforts (page V-31 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update).

2011, ongoing

Goal 2Goal 3 Goal 4

In 2015, SWACO continued to develop the Business Outreach program through meetings with businesses like Hollywood Casino. SWACO staff also continued to participate in the City of Columbus Waste Reduction Working Group, conducted presentations, wrote press releases, and published news articles regarding waste diversion from businesses. SWACO continued to participate and collaborate in the Green Venues program with the OEPA, City of Columbus, MORPC, and large venues in SWACO's jurisdiction in order to increase waste diversion and promote other sustainability initiatives geared towards business. SWACO hosted the waste reduction meeting for the group on May 26, 2015 and included a tour of the landfill. SWACO also continued to partner with the North Market and the City of Columbus in developing a reusable bag campaign and program for shoppers.

5336

Business Round Table - Authority meets with local businesses quarterly providing a forum to discuss business-related disposal issues, innovations in waste reduction, reuse, recycling and sustainability issues (page IV-48 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4

SWACO did not convene the Business Round Table in 2015, but instead developed other innovative ways to engage the business community. SWACO continued to participate and collaborate in the Green Venues program with the OEPA, City of Columbus, MORPC, and large venues in SWACO's jurisdiction in order to increase waste diversion and promote other sustainability initiatives geared towards business. SWACO hosted the waste reduction meeting for the group on May 26, 2015 and included a tour of the landfill. SWACO also presented to the business members of the Grove City Chamber of Commerce on waste reduction and recycling opportunities for the business community.

8431

News from SWACO - This is a three-times-a-year publication that updates community leaders, businesses, educators and others on Authority program offerings and other local waste reduction and recycling opportunities (page IV-37 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4

SWACO released a newsletter update in the Fall of 2015. The newsletter, which is currently scheduled to be released quarterly, provides information to the communities of Central Ohio on SWACO's programs and operations. SWACO's updates are shared with a distribution list of approximately 3,500 people, which continues to grow.

Franklin County SWMD (Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio)2015 Status of Plan Implementation Table

Commercial/Industrial Sector TA and Education

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Program

Type

Program



8451

Social Media - Authority program designed to reach audiences using online social networking applications (page V-27 and Table VI-5 of Plan

2009, ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4

Events and activities were promoted on SWACO's Twitter and Facebook accounts. Residents can connect with SWACO on social media at facebook.com/SWACO.ORG or twitter.com/SWACOGreen. SWACO hired a Communications Manager in November of 2015 to manage external communications, including social media. Approximately 531 people are following SWACO on Twitter, which is an 18% increase from the previous year. Approximately 189 people have liked SWACO's Facebook page, which is an 54% increase from the previous year.

5246 Bexley (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2

This non-subscription curbside recycling program collected 1,330 tons of recyclable materials in 2015. This is an increase of 8 tons or 1% since 2014.

5267 Blendon Township (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2

This non-subscription curbside recycling program collected 381.32 tons of recyclable materials in 2015. This is an increase of 44.92 tons or 13% since 2014.

9420 BRICE VILLAGE (2014 ADR)2014,

ONGOINGGOAL 1 GOAL 2

This non-subscription curbside recycling program collected 3.46 tons of recyclable materials in 2015. This is a decrease of 1.63 tons or 32% since 2014.

5247Clinton Township (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) (NONSUBSCRIPTION - 2014 ADR)

2013, ongoing

Goal 1Goal 2


8439 Columbus (page V-18 of Plan Update)

2012, voluntary

basisGoal 1Goal 2

The City of Columbus' non-subscription curbside recycling program, RecycleColumbus, collected 33,301 tons of recyclable materials in 2015. This was a decrease of 682 tons or 2% since 2014. In addition to curbside recycling, the City of Columbus recycled additional materials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: City Office Recycling Program (768.7 tons), Damaged Refuse Container Recycling (42 tons), City Fleet Auto-Parts Recycling (74.4 tons), Computer Recycling (45.4 tons), Appliance Recycling (25 tons), Damaged Infrastructure Sign Recycling (694.8 tons), and Tire Diversion (270.3 tons).

5248 Dublin (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2

This non-subscription curbside recycling program collected 8,035.93 tons of recyclable materials in 2015. This is an increase of 2,870.73 tons or 56% since 2014.

9046 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP (2012 ADR)2012,

ongoingGoal 1Goal 2


5249 Gahanna (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2

This non-subscription curbside recycling program collected 2,713.69 tons of recyclable materials in 2015. This is an increase of 146.1 tons or 6% since 2014.

Curbside Recycling, Non-subscription

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Program

Type

Program



5250Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing

Goal 1Goal 2


5251Grove City AND JACKSON TOWNSHIP (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing

Goal 1Goal 2

Grove City and Jackson Township's non-subscription curbside recycling program collected 2,178.17 tons of recyclable materials in 2015. This is an increase of 72.67 tons or 3% since 2014.

8437 Groveport (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2A of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2


5252 Hilliard (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2


5268Jackson Township (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing

Goal 1Goal 2

The annual tonnage for this non-subscription curbside recycling program is included in Grove City's curbside recycling total. See Program #5251.

5253Jefferson Township (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing

Goal 1Goal 2


5254Madison Township (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing

Goal 1Goal 2


5255Mifflin Township (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) (2014 ADR)

2014, ongoing

Goal 1Goal 2

In 2015 Mifflin Township joined a SWACO consortium and began a non-subscription curbside collection program that was collected bi-weekly. Residents could choose from three sizes of trash and recycling carts: 95-gal. for $15.79/month, 65-gal. for $14.80/month, or 35-gal. for $14.25/month. This non-subscription curbside recycling program collected 974.41 tons of recyclable materials in 2015.

5256 Minerva Park (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2

This non-subscription curbside recycling program collected 132.02 tons of recyclable materials in 2015. In 2014, a total of 39.9 tons were collected from October to December. Tonnage for the first three quarters of 2014 was not available.

5257New Albany Village (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing

Goal 1Goal 2


5273 Norwich Township (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2


5258 Perry Township (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2


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Program

Type

Program



5269 Plain Township (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2

This non-subscription curbside recycling program collected 242.54 tons of recyclable materials in 2015. There was no change in the quantity collected from 2014 to 2015.

9047 PLEASANT TOWNSHIP (2012 ADR)GOAL 1GOAL 2


5260 Reynoldsburg (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2

This non-subscription curbside recycling program collected 786 tons of recyclable materials in 2015. This was a decrease in 1,224.17 tons or 61% since 2014.

5259 Riverlea Village (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2


5270 Truro Township (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2


5262 Upper Arlington (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2

This non-subscription/PAYT curbside recycling program collected 4,652.43 tons of recyclable materials in 2015. This is an increase of 44.39 tons or 1% since 2014.

9103 URBANCREST (2013 ADR)2013,

ONGOINGGOAL 1GOAL 2


5263 Valleyview Village (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2


8438Washington Township (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing

Goal Goal 2


5264 Westerville (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2

This non-subscription curbside recycling program collected 3,139.12 tons of recyclable materials in 2015. This is an increase of 2.12 tons or 0.1% since 2014.

5266 Whitehall (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2


5265 Worthington (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoingGoal 1Goal 2

This non-subscription curbside recycling program collected 1,536.99 tons of recyclable materials in 2015. This is a decrease of 78.01 tons or 5% since 2014.

Page 4 of 22

Program

Type

Program



8428

Maintenance of drop-off recycling system - SWACO intends to maintain drop-off box program to provide service to multi-family HH and single-family HH if Columbus' curbside program is implemented in phases (Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing Goal 1

In 2015, SWACO collected a total of 9,087 tons of recyclables from its drop-off program. This is a decrease of 436 tons or 5% since 2014. SWACO's drop-off sites accept all plastic bottle neck containers, glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, green, and blue), paper (newspaper with ad slicks, magazines, phone books, brown grocery bags, paperboard, junk mail, and chipboard), corrugated cardboard, aseptic (carton) containers, and metals (aluminum beverage cans, steel and tin cans, and empty aerosol containers).

7609Brown Township - 2491 Walker Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing

Goal 1Goal 2 This drop-off continued to operate during 2015.

7610Hamilton Township - Corner of Lockbourne Road and 317 (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7611Hamilton Township - Hamilton Township Park, 5333 Lockbourne Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5277Jackson Township - 2620 London Groveport Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


9049LOCKBOURNE, LOCKBOURNE POST OFFICE - 1 MECHANIC STREET (2012 ADR)

2012, ONGOING

GOAL 1GOAL 2 This drop-off continued to operate during 2015.

5274[Plain Township - 4585 Reynoldsburg New Albany Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update)]

DISCONTINUED

Goal 1Goal 2 This drop off location was eliminated in 2015.

7608

Authority implemented 114 drop-offs [118 drop-offs [OPERATED APPROXIMATELY 110 (2012 ADR)]] at Columbus Public Schools (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing

Goal 1Goal 2

The Authority continued to operate drop-offs at Columbus Public School locations. In 2015, there were more than 130 containers at approximately 115 locations. Tonnage collected from these sites was included in SWACO's drop-off program (see program #8428).

5320[Canal Winchester, Kroger Store - 6095 Gender Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update)]

DISCONTINUED


CANAL WINCHESTER, WASTE MANAGEMENT 2015,

ONGOINGGoal 1Goal 2

This drop-off was operated by Waste Management. Tonnage information was not available.

CANAL WINCHESTER, STRADLEY PARK ONGOING Goal 1Goal 2

This drop-off was operated by Waste Management. Tonnage information was not available.

5325Columbus - Indianola Plaza, 3600 Indianola Avenue/Indianola Plaza (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5291Columbus, Fire Station - 5433 Fisher Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


Drop-off Recycling

Drop-off Recycling, FS, Rural

Drop-off Recycling, FS, Urban

Page 5 of 22

Program

Type

Program



7626Columbus, 14-0 Carryout - 320 East Hudson Street (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


9427COLUMBUS, AUDUBON CENTER (505 W. WHITTIER STREET) (2014 ADR)

2011, ONGOING

GOAL 1 GOAL 2 This drop-off continued to operate during 2015.

7628Columbus, Beta Theta Pi House - 165 East 15th Avenue (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


9480COLUMBUS, BROAD BRUNSON CONDOS (1799 E. LONG STREET) (2014 ADR)

2014, ONGOING


9429COLUMBUS, CHARITY NEWSIES (4300 INDIANOLA AVENUE (2014 ADR)

2011, ONGOING


9436COLUMBUS, CNG FILLING STATION (2727 BRICE ROAD) (2014 ADR)

2012, ONGOING


9433 COLUMBUS, COAAA (174 E. LONG STREET) (2014 ADR)2007,

ONGOINGGOAL 1 GOAL 2 This drop-off continued to operate during 2015.

9435COLUMBUS, COLUMBUS DOG CONNECTION (2761 JOHNSTOWN ROAD) (2014 ADR)

2013, ONGOING


8442Columbus, Columbus Schools Main Office - 270 East State Street (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


9481COLUMBUS, DUBLIN GREEN (MEADOW CREEK DRIVE) (2014 ADR)

2014, ONGOING


5284Columbus, Fire Station - 211 McNaughten Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7615Columbus, Fire Station - 2193 Frank Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5283Columbus, Fire Station - 3069 Parsons Avenue (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5290Columbus, Fire Station - 3240 McCutcheon Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5282Columbus, Fire Station - 3555 Fishinger Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5289Columbus, Fire Station - 3675 Gender Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7616Columbus, Fire Station - 4100 Sullivant Avenue (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5288Columbus, Fire Station - 440 Lazelle Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5286Columbus, Fire Station - 5151 Little Turtle Way (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5292Columbus, Fire Station - 5305 Alkire Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


Page 6 of 22

Program

Type

Program



5287Columbus, Fire Station - 7560 Smokey Row Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


9428COLUMBUS, FIRE STATION #17 (2300 W. BROAD STREET) (2014 ADR)

2014, ONGOING


8447Columbus, Fox and Hounds - 1075 Weybridge Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7629Columbus, Godman Guild - 303 East 6th Avenue (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5299Columbus, Goodale Park - 120 W. Goodale Boulevard (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


9434COLUMBUS, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT (68 E. 2ND AVENUE) (2014 ADR)

2013, ONGOING


8441Columbus, Kings Art Center - 867 Mount Vernon Avenue (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7619Columbus, Kroger Store - 150 West Sycamore and Front Street (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


8448Columbus, Lemans Village - 5026 Dieker Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


9483COLUMBUS, MARKET MOHAWK APARTMENTS (399 S. GRANT STREET) (2014 ADR)

2014, ONGOING


7620

Columbus, Meijer - 5050 North Hamilton Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) [MOVED TO HOME DEPOT - 5200 NORTH HAMILTON ROAD, PER 2013 ADR] ongoing


9431 COLUMBUS, MEPS (775 TAYLOR ROAD) (2014 ADR)2011,


7627Columbus, Newman Center - 64 West Lane Avenue (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


9426COLUMBUS, PARK MAINTENANCE (1533 ALUM INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, W.) (2014 ADR)

2010, ONGOING


8449Columbus, Parliament Ridge - 4388 Walford Street (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5298Columbus, Recreation Center - 276 South Nelson Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5300Columbus, Recreation Center - 1184 Barnett Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5293Columbus, Recreation Center - 1254 Briarwood Avenue (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5295Columbus, Recreation Center - 1826 Lattimer Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5297Columbus, Recreation Center - 240 West Oakland Avenue (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


Page 7 of 22

Program

Type

Program



5304Columbus, Recreation Center - 2801 Lockbourne Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5303Columbus, Recreation Center - 455 South Westgate Avenue (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5296Columbus, Recreation Center - 4900 Olentangy River Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5302

Columbus, Recreation Center - 4900 Sawmill Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) (MOVED TO NORTHCREST PARK ON REED ROAD IN 2014, 2014 ADR) ongoing


5301Columbus, Recreation Center - Whestone Park, 3923 North High Street (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


8446Columbus, Runaway Bay - 1480 Runaway Bay Drive (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


9432COLUMBUS, ST. STEVENS (1500 E. 17TH AVENUE) (2014 ADR)

2012, ONGOING


9479COLUMBUS, STONEBROOK CONDOS (3132 DUBLIN ROAD (2014 ADR)

2014, ONGOING


9478 COLUMBUS, SYC (93 WESIHIMER ROAD) (2014 ADR)2014,


9482COLUMBUS, WAGGONEER CONDOS (8337 GLEMBRRA DRIVE) (2014 ADR)

2014, GOING


9484[COLUMBUS, WASHINGTON PLACE APARTMENTS (518 E. TOWN STREET) (2014 ADR)]

DISCONTINUED

GOAL 1 GOAL 2 This drop off location was eliminated in 2015.

8445Columbus, Wood Lake Village - 3535 Hunting Brook Drive (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


9050 DUBLIN, HOME DEPOT - 5858 SAWMILL ROAD (2012 ADR) ONGOINGGOAL 1GOAL 2 This drop-off continued to operate during 2015.

7641Galloway-Prairie Township, Batelle Darby Creek - 1775 Darby Creek Drive (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


9051 GROVE CITY, MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 4035 BROADWAY ONGOINGGOAL 1GOAL 2 This drop-off continued to operate during 2015.

7623Grove City, Phoenix Golf Links - 3413 Jackson Pike (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7624Grove City, Service Department - 3262 Ventura Boulevard (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7625Grove City, Urbancrest YMCA - 3500 1st Avenue (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


Page 8 of 22

Program

Type

Program



8444[Grove City, Walmart - 1693 Stringtown Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update)]

DISCONTINUED


8443Grove City, Walmart Distribution Center - 3880 Southwest Boulevard (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7636Groveport, Three Creeks Metro Park - 3860 Bixby Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


5310Hilliard, Kroger Store - 2525 Rome-Hilliard Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


9053LEWIS CENTER, HIGHBANKS METRO PARK - 9466 COLUMBUS PIKE 'US ROUTE 23N

2012, ONGOING


9421 MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP (2459 AGLER ROAD) (2014 ADR)2010,

ONGOINGGOAL1 GOAL 2 This drop-off continued to operate during 2015.

9052NEW ALBANY K-1 SCHOOL - SWICKARD WOODS BLVD. (2012 ADR)

2012, ONGOING


9422PLAIN TOWNSHIP, FIRE STATION (9500 JOHNSTOWN ROAD( 2014 ADR)

2009, ONGOING


5278Pleasant Township - 5373 Norton Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7612Prairie Township - Fire Department at 123 Inah Avenue (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7613Prairie Township - Fire Department at 451 Hubbard Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7614Prairie Township - Prairie Township Hall, 23 Maple Drive (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7639Reynoldsburg, Blacklick Woods Metro Park - 6975 East Livingston Avenue (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7638Westerville, Blendon Woods Metro Park - 4265 West Dublin-Granville Road (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


7637Westerville, Sharon Woods Metro Park - 6911 S. Cleveland Avenue (Table VI-5 and Table VII-2 of Plan Update) ongoing


9423WESTERVILLE, ST. PAUL CHURCH (313 N. STATE STREET) (2014 ADR)

2007, ONGOING


9430WHOLE FOODS, REAR (3670 DUBLIN-GRANVILLE ROAD) (2014 ADR)

2014, ONGOING


9425[WORTHINGTOI] WORTHINGTON (48 E. NEW ENGLAND AVENUE) (2014 ADR)

2010, ONGOING


Page 9 of 22

Program

Type

Program



9424WORTHINGTON (12 W. NEW ENGLAND AVENUE) (2014 ADR)

2010, ONGOING


9054WORTHINGTON, NORTH RECREATION CENTER - 374 HIGHLAND AVENUE (2012 ADR)

2012, ONGOING


8426

Resource list - SWACO provides a list of organizations that offer electronics collection on its website (page IV-22 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 2Goal 5

SWACO continued to promote responsible electronic waste recycling by maintaining a list of local businesses that have indicated in writing to SWACO that electronics brought to them will be recycled and/or processed in a safe, environmentally-friendly manner in accordance with applicable laws and that no part of the recyclable and/or hazardous materials will be disposed of in a landfill. The list is available at: http://www.swaco.org/recycleElectronics.aspx.

SWACO also continued to advertise other e-waste collection drives by communities, non-profits, and businesses within the District. SWACO completed its E-Waste Diversion Program bidding process and began to evaluate proposals in an effort to implement the program in 2016. The program is designed to allow District communities to opt-in to an existing SWACO e-waste processing agreement to divert e-waste from the landfill.

5344

Health Department Support - Authority provides financial assistance to the Franklin County Board of Health in return for increased enforcement of solid waste laws and regulations (page IV-53 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

SWACO continued to provide financial assistance to the Franklin County Board of Health (FCBH) for testing public and private wells adjacent to the landfill.

5331

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events - Authority offers to residents to dispose of their HHW at mobile collection sites (page V-16 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 2Goal 5

In 2015, SWACO hosted four HHW mobile collection events at Ashland Chemical (4/18), the Ohio Historical Society parking lot (7/25), the Westerville Service Dept. (9/12), and the Grove City Service Center (10/3). All collection drives operated from 8AM-2PM. A total of 163,364 pounds of materials (which included 5,023 pounds of lead-acid batteries) from 2,878 vehicles were collected. The total pounds collected in 2015 increased 39,285 pounds or 32% since the previous year. SWACO partnered with several vendors and organizations for the event on 7/25. The event, referred to as the Great Green Purge, provided residents with opportunities to drop-off electronics, remodeling materials, furniture, clothing and goods, and bicycles/bike accessories.

Electronics Collection

Household Hazardous Waste

Health Dept. Funding/Open Dumps

Page 10 of 22

Program

Type

Program



8424

Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Site - Authority provided site for the collection of household hazardous waste (page V-16 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 2Goal 5

The permanent HHW facility, located at 645 E. 8th Ave. in Columbus was open 12PM-6PM on Wednesdays and Fridays and 9AM-5PM on Thursdays. Latex paint is not accepted at mobile collections, but as a convenience to residents, SWACO contracted with Environmental Enterprises, Inc. to accept latex paint for $1.00 per can at the permanent facility. In 2015, the permanent HHW facility collected 604,043 pounds of materials (which included 9,228 pounds of lead-acid batteries) from 5,895 vehicles. An annual comparison of the total pounds collected is not available because the total volume of latex paint was not reported in 2014.

5335

Solid Waste Assessments - Authority provides industry with the tools to complete a self assessment of their solid waste situation; do-it-yourself waste assessment is available at SWACO's website (page IV-45 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 2Goal 3Goal 4

SWACO provides a free waste audit tool on its website for businesses as well as a listing of consultants who conduct waste audits and assessments at: www.swaco.org/Uploads/Documents/Kristi/WasteAudit/WasteAudit-Revised2013.pdf

Industrial Recycling and Reduction

Page 11 of 22

Program

Type

Program



8453

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events - Authority offers to residents to dispose of their HHW, including LABs, at mobile collection sites (page V-16 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 2Goal 5

In 2015, SWACO hosted four HHW mobile collection events for residents to dispose of HHW, including LABs. A total of 5,023 pounds of LABs were collected at mobile events in 2015. This is an increase of 2,244 pounds or 81% since 2014.

8452

Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Site - Authority provided site for the collection of household hazardous waste including LABs (page V-16 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 2Goal 5

During 2015, SWACO accepted LABs and other HHW from residents at the permanent HHW facility, located at 645 E. 8th Ave. A total of 9,228 pounds of LABs were collected at the permanent site in 2015. This is an increase of 2,564 pounds or 38% since 2014.

5339

Adopt-A-Roadway - involves community organizations, clubs and schools that donate time to pick up litter and debris along designated roads and highways in Franklin County (page IV-49 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

SWACO continued to provide free bags, gloves, and vests upon request to community groups conducting litter clean-ups, including groups in the cities of Whitehall, Gahanna, and New Albany, as well as Madison Township and Franklin Township. Also in 2015, convicted polluters prosecuted by the Environmental Crimes Task Force (ECTF) were ordered to complete a total of 822 hours in service to the community by removing trash from Franklin County roadways, waterways, and parks. The community service workers were utilized by SWACO's litter removal crew, the new litter removal crew supervised by the Franklin County Environmental Court, and various parks. Most of the polluters performing this community service were investigated and prosecuted by the ECTF.

5342

Environmental Crimes Task Force - provides comprehensive, multi-agency, residential involvement and anti-dumping enforcement services to Franklin County officials (page IV-50 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

SWACO continued to support the Environmental Crimes Task Force (ECTF) of Central Ohio. The ECTF enforced environmental laws and prosecuted offenders to reduce illegal dumping and littering within SWACO. In 2015, there were 30 defendants charged, 30 convictions, 822 community service hours ordered, and $1,740,627 ordered in restitution/fines/clean-ups through the ECTF program. SWACO also conducted an evaluation of the ECTF's performance and function to determine options for shared financial support from ECTF partners. Additionally, SWACO worked with ECTF members to develop an Action Plan that will guide the program towards achieving greater impacts through community awareness, collaboration, data management, and internal efficiency.

Litter Prevention/Clean-Up

Lead-Acid Battery Programs

Page 12 of 22

Program

Type

Program



8406

Litter Hot-line/Litter Crew - in conjunction with Franklin County Sheriff's Office, operates a litter reporting hotline and a litter crew which cleans I-71 on an as-needed basis (page IV-51 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update) ongoing

In 2015, SWACO provided multiple methods for residents to report illegal dumping and littering. Reports were accepted via a 24-hour hotline (614-871-5322), electronically via the website (www.itsacrime.org), and through the City of Columbus 311 call center. SWACO contracts with the website host (m2 marketing) as well as the 24-hour hotline company (Call Management Resources) to provide these services for the Environmental Crimes Task Force of Central Ohio program.

5341

Litter Management - Authority provides education and awareness through media and public outreach to promote anti-litter, address illegal dumping, and reinforce recycling and waste reduction messages (page IV-50 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4

SWACO continued the promotion of litter management activities through the website, social media, and community email announcements. Hosting and promoting collection events such as political sign recycling, participating in radio ads to educate the public on proper recycling during the holidays, and supporting a recycling message during several community events and environmental days continued in 2015.

5340

Litter Marshall - Authority partners with all [jursidictions] JURISDICTIONS in Franklin County to strengthen enforcement of litter laws and prosecution of offenders so that cooperative efforts lead to a litter-free community (page IV-50 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

In 2015, The Litter Marshall Program continued to be web-based and accessible at www.itsacrime.org. Registered Litter Marshalls frequently report to the Environmental Crimes Task Force of Central Ohio. Each registered Litter Marshall receives an ID number to make frequent reporting more convenient.

8430

Smart Communities - Authority educates the public about litter prevention and reducing litter in communities (page IV-27 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

SWACO continued to work with community partners to increase participation rates for residential recycling and continued to offer eligible communities with trash passes (landfill fee waivers) for community clean-ups. SWACO's Consortium #2 included the cities of Groveport and Whitehall, the Village of Brice, and the townships of Clinton, Madison, Pleasant, Sharon, and Truro. Services for the bidding consortium included non-subscription curbside recycling and yard waste diversion for all participating communities.

Page 13 of 22

Program

Type

Program



5346

Market Development - Authority will continue to enhance markets for recyclable materials, including program development and conducting education and awareness programs (Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing Goal 7

In 2015, SWACO did not serve as a pass-through agent for any applications through Ohio EPA's Market Development or Community Grant programs. SWACO did provide consultation and technical expertise to several companies in an effort to expand recycling opportunities. A $50,000 SWACO grant was approved in 2014 for Columbus Castings in order to reclaim and recycle spent sand used during its manufacturing process. The grant was officially awarded in 2015. Equipment purchased with the grant funding is scheduled to be installed in 2016, however, the recent financial position of the company and possible closure of the facility has created uncertainty with regard to the future of this project.

5347

SWACO General Grants Program - Authority offers competitive grants to encourage re-use programs, reduction projects and the use of recycled content equipment and materials (page IV-59 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing Goal 7

In 2015, SWACO evaluated its grant program. As a result, far less grants were awarded than in previous years. In 2015, SWACO awarded grants to the following entities: Columbus Castings ($50,000) for the installation of equipment used to reclaim and recycle spent foundry sand used in manufacturing; Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District ($3,150) for educational materials related to composting which were distributed as part of the Backyard Conservation program; and the Grove City Little League Dream Field ($4,000) for the purchase of four recycled-content special needs accessible picnic tables for the new area.

8419 David Kohler - registered Class III Compost Facility ongoingGoal 2Goal 5

This registered Class III Compost Facility continued to operate in Franklin County.

5227 Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (Table VI-5 of Plan Update) ongoing

SWACO continued to own and operate the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill, located at 3851 London-Groveport Road in Grove City. The landfill was open 5AM-5PM Monday-Friday and 6AM-12PM on Saturdays except on holidays.

8420Kurtz Brother Inc - DUBLIN COMPOST FACILITY registered Class IV Compost Facility ongoing

Goal 2Goal 5

This registered Class IV Compost Facility continued to operate in Franklin County.

8421Kurtz Brothers Groveport Composting Facility- registered Class IV Compost Facility ongoing

Goal 2Goal 5

This registered Class II/IV Compost Facility continued to operate in Franklin County.

8422 Ohio Mulch Supply Inc - registered Class IV Compost Facility ongoingGoal 2Goal 5


Market Development Programs

Other Facilities (1)

Page 14 of 22

Program

Type

Program



8414

Quasar Energy Group - anaerobic digester designed to process multiple types of organic waste from Columbus and other entities (page V-40 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update)

2011, ongoing

The digester continued to operate in 2015, serving as a cost-effective alternative to landfilling organic material. The anaerobic digester reported managing approximately 7,331 tons of food waste, including pet food and brewery waste, 22,125 tons of biosolids, and other organic materials. It produced compressed natural gas which was provided to Columbus' and SWACO's fleets for approximately $2.00 per gallon.

SWACO MORSE ROAD TRANSFER STATION ONGOING

SWACO continued to own and operate the Morse Road Transfer Station, located at 4262 Morse Road in Gahanna. It services the City of Columbus as well as commercial waste haulers. The transfer station was open 5AM-3PM Monday-Friday and closed on weekends and holidays.

5228SWACO Transfer Facility - Jackson Pike(page V-38 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update) ongoing

SWACO continued to own and operate the Jackson Pike Transfer Station, located at 2566 Jackson Pike in Columbus. It services the City of Columbus as well as commercial waste haulers. The transfer station was open 5AM-3PM Monday-Friday and closed on weekends and holidays.

8423Wood Landscaping Services - registered Class IV Compost Facility ongoing

Goal 2Goal 5


9055

BENEFICIAL USE OF LANDFILL GAS - Authority will contract for alternative projects to beneficially use the landfill gas produced by the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (page IV-67 and 2012 ADR) 2013, n/a

In partnership with Aria Energy, SWACO collected landfill gas from the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill through its integrated gas collection system and distributing it to Aria's gas treatment facility located on SWACO's property. Aria cleans and distributes the gas to its contracted partners for alternative energy credits through the Columbia Gas pipeline. Phase II of gas remediation at the Model Landfill is underway.

8432

Central Ohio Emeralds - Authority program to honor businesses, institutions, communities and individuals for their waste reduction and recycling efforts (page IV-41 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4 This program remained suspended in 2015.

8413

Central Ohio Transformation Center - site for existing programs/facilities that may be researched and considered appropriate for this location (Table VI-5 of Plan Update) ongoing

The anaerobic digester continued to operate during 2015. Two compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations located onsite provided fuel to SWACO's CNG vehicles and other publicly-operated fleets in SWACO's jurisdiction.

Other Programs

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Program

Type

Program



8436

Communications Plan - SWACO staff will inventory communication activities in both internal and external activities for improvement in communications; plan will include new website makeover (page V-27 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update).

2010, ongoing

SWACO continued to implement internal and external communication strategies. SWACO contracted with the McClain Group to assist with implementing communication efforts, including program advertising, graphic design, as well as the redevelopment of an internal employee newsletter, The Loop. SWACO hired a Communication Manager in November of 2015. A complete Communications Plan will be developed in 2016.

8434

Environmental Steward Office - in cooperation with City of Columbus, Authority provides grant funding to assist with the funding of an Environmental Steward position to support the City's Get Green Initiative (page V-26 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update).

evaluated on an annual basis

SWACO continued to provide grant funding to the City of Columbus ($122,000) to assist with the funding of an Environmental Steward Office (ESO) and the Columbus' Get Green Initiative. The ESO developed "The Columbus Green Community Plan - Green Memo III" identifying nine goal areas of focus for the next five years which include a 10% increased diversion goal for yard waste, food waste, and recyclables being sent to the landfill by 2020.

8425

Facility Solid Waste Management Planning - Authority establishes partnerships with large institutional facilities in Franklin County to develop solid waste reduction and recycling programs (page V-17 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 1Goal 3Goal 4

SWACO continued to approach large venues in 2015 to offer solid waste management planning assistance, such as the Scioto Downs Racino, to assist with the implementation of a waste reduction and recycling initiative.

5343

Franklin County Emergency Management Agency Debris Management Plan - designed to facilitate the removal of debris and waste material after natural and technological emergencies and acts of civil hostility (page IV-52 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

The plan remained in place. There were no natural disasters in Franklin County during 2015.

8429

Organics Collection and Processing System - Authority will evaluate proposals to develop programs to recycle organic materials, including food waste (Table VI-5 of Plan Update).

2011 - 2016 Goal 2

SWACO participated in stakeholder discussion through MORPC's Material Management Working Group to evaluate opportunities to improve food waste diversion in Central Ohio. SWACO continued to support organics collection and processing by maintaining its partnership with the Quasar anaerobic digester and agreements with Kurtz Brothers and Ohio Mulch.

8410

PFAC - SWACO may establish an advisory comm. of residents, govt, institutions, solid waste (sw) generators, private sw companies and other entities to assist SWACO in evaluating new programs and facility proposals (page V-36, Table VI-5 of Plan Update).

voluntary basis In 2015, SWACO did not utilize the PFAC.

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Program

Type

Program



5345

Solid Waste Plan Update - requirement to prepare the solid waste management plan in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code (page IV-56 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

The Solid Waste Management Plan revision process began in August, 2015. SWACO is working with GT Environmental and Resource Recycling Systems to evaluate programs and develop the Plan Update. A four member sub-committee of the SWACO Board of Trustees was established to provide guidance and oversite for the plan development. The draft Plan Update is due to the OEPA in November of 2016.

8407

Strategic Planning and Program Development - Authority's plan that outlines the process for developing goals, objectives, strategies, milestones and identifying responsible entities (page IV-54 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

SWACO and its Board of Trustees completed a strategic planning process in 2015 with the assistance of the Clarity Consulting group. SWACO established a new vision, mission, and guiding principles. Organizational strategic goals were also established with benchmarks for 2018. SWACO's new vision is: A community that is environmentally safe and resourceful. Our mission is: To improve the community's solid waste stream through effective reduction, recycling, and disposal. SWACO also established a goal to increase the recovery of materials in the district by 5% by 2018 compared to the 2014 diversion rate. More on SWACO's strategic plan can be found at SWACO.org.

8408

Survey SWACO E-TRAC and Re-TRAC Systems - Authority will contract for a web-based data management system for collecting data on solid waste and recycling in Franklin County …. (Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing Goal 2

SWACO continued to use Re-TRAC Connect to collect solid waste and recycling data from political subdivisions, businesses, institutions, industries, secondary material processors, and brokers. SWACO also conducted an evaluation of its data collection process to determine strategies for enhancing data collection in future years.

8416

SWACO Collection Operations - collection system for SWACO-owned drop-offs and 18 private use only recycling drop-off locations; additional refuse or recycling collection services may be provided in future (page V-42 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing Goal 2

SWACO currently operates a collection system for more than 115 schools and 85 publicly-available recycling drop-off locations. The drop-off recycling operation requires collection seven days per week. During the planning period, SWACO may consider providing additional refuse or recycling collection services to the following:

- Political subdivisions- Waste consortiums- Private commercial/institutional facilities

The provision of these services could be at the request of the aforementioned entities, or to ensure adequate competition in the marketplace.

8417SWACO Waiver Program (V-42 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update) ongoing

SWACO executed Issuance of Waiver permits with several industries, organizations, and waste haulers in Franklin County for the sorting and transportation of solid waste materials generated for recycling, composting, and/or incineration activities.

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Program

Type

Program



8411

Wasteshed Planning - Authority will initiate and work with other SWMDs to develop operationally efficient and cost effective solutions to solid waste programs on a regional basis (page V-36 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update).

2011, ongoing

The Authority postponed this program due to Ohio EPA's comprehensive HB 592 review.

POLITICAL SIGN RECYCLING 2014, ONGOING

GOAL 1GOAL 2

SWACO hosted a political sign collection drive on November 7, 2015, from 8AM-12PM at two central Ohio locations: Bill McDonald Athletic Complex (4990 Olentangy River Road) and the SWACO Morse Road Eco-Station (4262 Morse Road). The collection drive diverted more than 1,200 lbs of recyclable signs and wires from the landfill.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY 2015, ONGOING

GOAL 1GOAL 2GOAL 5

In the Fall of 2015, SWACO assisted communities and local law enforcement partners with participating in the DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Event on September 26, 2015. SWACO promoted the event with its partners through advertising and social media. Eleven local law enforcement agencies and five Kroger locations participated by collecting prescription drugs, resulting in 1,780 lbs of prescription drugs being collected and diverted from the landfill.

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Program

Type

Program



5243

[COMMUNITY OUTREACH - 2012 ADR] Special Events - Authority conducts public relations activities and works in the community at special events such as the Ohio State Fair, local festivals, etc (page IV-38 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4

SWACO provided waste reduction and recycling education as well as supported waste reduction and diversion efforts at the following events throughout Franklin County: Sunny 95 Neighborhood Block Party Events in neighborhoods located in Hilliard, Gahanna, Canal Winchester, Grove City, Dublin, Worthington, New Albany, and Westerville. Other events SWACO participated in that were not related to Sunny 95 programming included: Zero Waste sponsor for the Green Columbus Earth Day Celebration, Gahanna Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival, Westerville Music and Arts Festival, Grove City EcoFest, New Albany Classic, Ohio Exposition Center Salvation Army drive, the Franklin County Fair, the Greater Columbus Arts Council Arts Festival, the Columbus Marathon, and the German Village Haus und Garten Tour.

5240

Classroom Presentations - presentations provided by Authority to Franklin County schools K-12, home, after and summer school programs as well as special interest groups (page IV-36 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4 Goal 5

PowerPoint presentations were conducted for students, educators, and the general public on waste reduction, disposal, and diversion in Central Ohio. Presentations were provided to Olentangy Meadows Elementary School and Hanby Elementary School. SWACO also participated with the Columbus Rotary and Columbus City Schools in providing presentations and recycling program implementation assistance to schools participating in the "Service Above Self" program.

SWACO continued a 2-year agreement with Junior Achievement for a SWACO storefront at JA Biztown. Students who participated in the JA Biztown program had the opportunity to work as a SWACO employee and provide recycling pick-up assistance to other JA Biztown businesses.

8427

Columbus - Authority will support Columbus when it establishes a curbside program by providing the following technical support: education and awareness, contracting assistance, greenhouse gas reporting and program evaluation (page V-18 of Plan Update)

2011, ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4

SWACO continued to support the City of Columbus curbside recycling program by designating SWACO representatives to attend the City of Columbus Mayor's Green Team meetings and to serve on the Community Outreach and Engagement and Waste Reduction Working Groups. A primary function of the working groups is to support, promote, and engage residents and businesses in the many sustainability initiatives and programs offered by the City of Columbus.

5242Landfill Tours - Authority provides tours to schools and the general public (page IV-37 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4

SWACO conducted 101 landfill tours for approximately 3,370 people in 2015.

Residential Sector Education and Awareness

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Program

Type

Program



5241

News from SWACO - three-times-a-year publication that updates community leaders, businesses, educators and others on Authority program offerings and other local waste reduction and recycling opportunities (page IV-37 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4

SWACO released a newsletter update in the Fall of 2015. The newsletter, which is currently scheduled to be released quarterly, provides information to the communities of Central Ohio on SWACO's programs and operations. SWACO's updates are shared with a distribution list of approximately 3,500 people, which continues to grow.

5236

School District Recycling - Authority program to aid school districts in developing recycling programs (page IV-31 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 2Goal 3Goal 4

In 2012, SWACO initiated a school district waste and recycling consortium. Current consortium members include: Bexley City School District, the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, Groveport Madison Local School District, New Albany-Plain Local School District, Upper Arlington City School District, South-Western City School District, and Whitehall City School District. All of the school districts had executed agreements by the end of 2013. Under this consortium any Franklin County School District may opt-in. SWACO began outreach to existing and potential new members in 2015. Existing contracts will expire in 2017. SWACO also provides on-going technical assistance to school districts interested in expanding their recycling efforts.

5231

Smart Communities - Authority program designed to increase participation rates in curbside recycling programs in municipalities and townships (page IV-27 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 2Goal 3Goal 4

SWACO continued to work with community partners to increase participation rates for residential recycling and continued to offer eligible communities with trash passes (landfill fee waivers) for community clean-ups. SWACO's Consortium #2 included the cities of Groveport and Whitehall, the Village of Brice, and the townships of Clinton, Madison, Pleasant, Sharon, and Truro. Services for the bidding consortium included non-subscription curbside recycling and yard waste diversion for all participating communities.

8435

Social Media - Authority program designed to reach audiences using online social networking applications (page V-27 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update)

2009, ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4

Events and activities were promoted on SWACO's Twitter and Facebook accounts. SWACO also hired a Communications Manager in November, 2015 to manage external communications, including social media.

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Program

Type

Program



8409

SWACO Waste Consortiums - Authority will continue to work with suburban communities to create solid waste consortium(s) in order to obtain better pricing and receive better service (page IV-63 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 2Goal 3Goal 4

SWACO continued to work with communities for a solid waste and recycling services consortium. Consortium #2 members began meeting in January 2015 to begin preparing for their next solid waste, yard waste, and recycling bid with a contract start date of January 1, 2016. Consortium members included: cities of Groveport, Upper Arlington, and Whitehall; villages of Brice and Obetz; and townships of Clinton, Madison, Pleasant, Sharon, and Truro. On July 22, 2015, recyclables processing bids were opened and awarded to Rumpke. On August 26, 2015, collection and delivery of solid waste, yard waste, and recycling bids were opened and awarded to Local Waste. Monthly, per household bid prices ranged between $14.00-$14.20 based on the contract term for a standard bid, and $16.50-$16.99 for additional options, including sized containers and automated collection. Services for many communities began on January 1, 2016, but some started at the conclusion of their existing contract terms.

5237

Teacher Technical Assistance - Authority provides teachers and educators with resources and materials to help in educating students about environmental awareness (page IV-33 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4

SWACO continued to provide teachers with an array of educational materials and resources, including brochures, information on classroom activities, downloadable posters, guides, presentations, and other tools. Information may be found at: www.swaco.org/Education/ClassroomActivities.aspx

5238

Teacher Workshops - Authority provides teachers training in a variety of approved curricula designed to meet ODE academic content standards, provide CEUs and graduate credit (page IV-34 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4

In 2015, SWACO partnered with other organizations to offer hands-on training and materials for educators to use in the classroom. The workshops were designed to meet Common Core and Ohio's new learning standards. CEU's and/or grad credits were offered at the workshops. Please see attached workshop flyers.

5361New Tire Recycling Technologies - Authority will evaluate new tire recycling technologies (Table VI-5 of Plan Update).

voluntary basis Goal 5

SWACO evaluated new technologies for tire recycling in 2015. The Authority will continue to evaluate proposals.

Scrap Tire Programs

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Program

Type

Program



5360

Scrap Tire Collection - collection and proper management of tires at each of the Authority's transfer stations and landfill for a fee (page IV-23 and Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing Goal 5

In 2015, SWACO continued to accept scrap tires for a fee at each of the transfer stations and the landfill.

The Community Clean-Up Fund Committee, which is managed by Franklin County Public Health, continued to provide rebates for community scrap tire collection drives. In partnership with this program, SWACO provided free hauling of scrap tires to Liberty Tire Recycling. Participating communities included Pleasant Township (2 events), Madison Township, and Blendon Township. In 2015, a total of 11.68 tons of tires were collected at the four events.

SWACO also funded a tire study that was conducted by Franklin County Public Health in an effort to inventory all Franklin County tire retailers outside Columbus City limits. This initiative provided the opportunity to educate business owners and operators regarding tire laws and proper disposal procedures. The final report was completed in 2015.

5244 SWACO Website (Table VI-5 of Plan Update) ongoing

Goal 3Goal 4 Goal 5

SWACO continued to keep the website updated with relevant waste reduction and recycling community events to promote programs for eligible communities and businesses and to provide recycling resources to the general public. The interactive main page, accessible at www.swaco.org, provides opportunities for residents to enter an address and find the closest drop-off recycling location. Visitors may also find information on recycling special materials, HHW, yard waste and composting, public and general notices, landfill hours, and other recycling programs. The main page presents regularly updated events and news highlights. Residents, waste haulers, businesses, communities, educators, and job seekers can navigate to pages distinctly designed for each type of visitor. SWACO also linked its social media platforms to the website, making it easier to connect and share information. The website also presents additional information on special waste disposal, such as pharmaceutical and needle waste.

8418

Contract - SWACO will continue to contract with Kurtz Brothers and Ohio Mulch to operate compost facilities without charge when residential yard waste generated within Franklin is delivered to one of their facilities (Table VI-5 of Plan Update). ongoing

Goal 2Goal 5

SWACO continued to contract with identified yard waste composting facilities to provide material drop-off without charge when residential yard waste generated within SWACO's jurisdiction is delivered to one of their facilities.

Yard Waste Programs

Web Page and Social Media

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Science & PE Teachers! Metro Parks’ Teacher Workshops

Summer 2015

Graduate Credit Available through Ashland University

Aligned to the New Ohio Science Standards or the National Standards for PE

Physical Education in an Outdoor Setting July 15 & 16 Participate in: archery, golf, gaga ball, Gaelic football, geo caching and more All grade levels

Discover integrated curricula designed to keep students active Registration deadline, July 8 Learn how to integrate science, history and math into physical education lessons

Participate in activities that support both the Ohio and National PE Standards

Discover field trip locations and resources that can enhance physical education lessons

Presenting agencies: Columbus City Schools, COSI, Ohio Department of Education, The

Ohio Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, and the Columbus

Naghten Street Gaelic Football Club

Getting the Dirt on Rocks, Minerals and Soil June 24 & 25 Distinguish between rocks and minerals and the different types of rocks and soils Elementary and Middle

Learn how to compost veggie food scraps using worms Registration deadline, June 17

Understand how erosion and weathering shape the earth and how fossils are formed

Become familiar with educational resources and field trip locations that address geology and soil

Presenting agencies: Byrd Polar Research Center, Delaware and Franklin Soil and Water

Conservation Districts, Orton Geological Museum, and the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio

Registration Information:

Register online, by phone or mail at: www.metroparks.net;

Susan Boggs, c/o Metro Parks (614) 508-8111

1069 W. Main St.

Westerville, OH 43081

Questions: call or email Susan at 614-895-6211 or

[email protected]

Cost: $50 workshop fee (not refundable after registration deadline

date shown above)

Minimum: 10 participants

Graduate Credit: Earn 1 graduate credit hour through Ashland

University by attending both days of the workshop and successfully

completing all assignments. $175 per credit hour payable to Ashland

University at the workshop.

Analyzing Human Impact on Water July 21 & 23 Understand the impact of point & non-point source pollution on surface and ground water Middle/High School

Tour a landfill and wastewater treatment plant Registration deadline, July 14

Examine the effect of pollution on rivers by participating in Stream Quality Monitoring

Learn how plants and animals adapt and survive in their habitats and are interdependent

Partner and/or presenting agencies: Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, Jackson Pike

Wastewater Treatment Facility, and the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio