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Public Works & Infrastructure CommitteePublic Works & Infrastructure Committee
Geoff Rathbone, General Manager,Solid Waste Management Services
IntroductionIntroduction
Solid Waste Management Services is responsible for:
Managing approximately 1 million tonnes of waste annually
Collecting, transfer, processing and disposal of municipal waste
Managing waste diversion programs
Managing household hazardous waste programs
Providing transfer station loading services to private sector
customers and the Regional Municipality of Peel
Disposal services to York Region, City of Guelph, City of St.
Thomas and other Municipalities in vicinity of Green Lane
Collecting litter from public right-of-ways; and
Perpetual Care of 161 closed landfill sites with Technical Services
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SWMS – Client BaseSWMS – Client Base
Approximately 450,000 single unit homes
452,000 multi-unit homes
20,000 small commercial/institutional
6,000 litter/recycle bins / 1,000 Special Events Per Year
City Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Divisions
Private commercial and industrial waste accepted at Transfer Stations and Landfill
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SWMS Assets - Facilities and Equipment SWMS Assets - Facilities and Equipment
Total Value of Managed Assets - $500 Million
7 Transfer Stations6 with Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depots
Green Lane Landfill
1 Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
1 SSO (Green Bin) Processing Facility
1 Durable Goods Reuse/Recycle Centre
4 Collection Yards and 1 Litter Collection Yard
161 Former Landfills
780 Vehicles/Heavy Equipment
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Services and ProgramsServices and Programs
Program Collection
Blue Bin Recycling Bi-weekly
Green Bin Weekly
Waste Bi-weekly
Leaf and Yard Waste Bi-weekly, (March-Dec.)
White Goods - Large Appliances Bi-weekly
Durable Goods (e.g. mattress, porcelainand plastics)
Bi-weekly
Electronics Bi-weekly
HHW Depot and Toxic Taxi (call-in)
Environment Days 44 Drop-off Events- 1/Ward (Spring-Fall)
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2011 Recommended Operating Budget by Service Gross Expenditure(in Millions)
2011 Recommended Operating Budget by Service Gross Expenditure(in Millions)
Gross Expenditure - $342.6M
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2011 Revenue Sources ($342.6M)2011 Revenue Sources ($342.6M)
Volume Based Rate Revenue $239.6M,
70%
Sale of Recyclable Materials $19.6M,
6%
City of Toronto - Waste Fees $39.0M,
12%
WDO Funding $14.7M,
4%
Paid Commercial Waste $17.9M,
5%
Internal Recoveries & Other $8.0M,
2%Other External Revenue
$3.8M, 1%
Includes all Service Level Changes and excludes New and Enhanced
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Staffing Trend – Approved Positions 2003 - 2010Staffing Trend – Approved Positions 2003 - 2010
Key Points: Key Points:
•• Year 2004: Increase to 24 hour Operations at all Transfer Stations & start of the SSO (Green Bin) ProgramYear 2004: Increase to 24 hour Operations at all Transfer Stations & start of the SSO (Green Bin) Program
•• Year 2004 Year 2004 –– 2006: Continued roll2006: Continued roll--out of the SSO Programout of the SSO Program
•• Year 2006: DeYear 2006: De--centralization of Program Support, Communications, IT, Finance & Administration centralization of Program Support, Communications, IT, Finance & Administration
•• Year 2007: ReYear 2007: Re--Centralization of Program Support , Communications, IT, Finance & Administration Centralization of Program Support , Communications, IT, Finance & Administration
•• Year 2009: Launch of Volume Based User Fee Program Year 2009: Launch of Volume Based User Fee Program –– OneOne--time temporary staff addedtime temporary staff added
•• Year 2011: Increase of 56 FTEs related to the transfer of the waste & recyclable collection in City parks from Parks & RecreYear 2011: Increase of 56 FTEs related to the transfer of the waste & recyclable collection in City parks from Parks & Recreaation tion
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1150
1200
1250
1300
1350
1400
1450
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Recom.
1236.1
1310.5
1342.6
1421.1
1339.61326.6
1383.8
1324.1
1285.8
Parks – 56 FTEs
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Opportunities & Lifestyle ChallengesOpportunities & Lifestyle Challenges
10-year projected Increase or Decrease
Paper -18%
Plastics +17%
Metal Stable
Glass -50%
Paper Packaging -13%
Printed Paper and Packaging Generation Projection
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SWMS Mission SWMS Mission
Mission Statement:To be a leader in providing innovative waste management services to residents, businesses and visitors within the City of Toronto in an efficient, effective and courteous manner, creating environmental sustainability, promoting diversion and maintaining a clean city.
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Path to a 70% Diversion Plan Path to a 70% Diversion Plan
2001, Council adopts Waste Diversion Task Force goal of 100% diversion by 2010
2005, Council adopts the Multi-Year Business Plan. Established new waste diversion goals of 60% by 2010
2006, David Miller’s mayoral platform and mandate includes a 70% diversion goal by 2010
2007, Council adopts the Target 70 Plan 70% diversion by 2010
Utility style funding model
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Target 70 InitiativesTarget 70 Initiatives
Source Separation Initiative (Diversion Gain)
1. Source Reduction Initiatives
2. Green Bin Organics in Apartments/Condos
3. Enforcement Mandatory Diversion By-law
4. Behavioural Change
5. New Materials for Recycling
6. Improved Recycling Capacity
7. Reuse/Disassembly of Durable Goods for Recycling
8. Townhouse Collection
9. Biogas Composting Facility
Physical Biological Processing of Mixed Residential Waste
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Target 70 ProgressTarget 70 Progress
1. Source Reduction Initiatives
In-Store Packaging - 5¢ charge per shopping bag
Prohibit the sale and distribution of bottled water at Civic Centres December 2008
Proposals for source-reduction initiates for hot drink cups take out food packaging on hold pending Waste Diversion Act amendment process
2. Green Bin Organics in Apartments/Condos
Over 1,800 buildings invited to participate to date
Currently 435 City serviced buildings are on the Green Bin program
Representing 20 % of all City Serviced buildings
By the end of 2012, this roll-out will be completed
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Target 70 ProgressTarget 70 Progress
3. Enforcement Mandatory Diversion By-law
Single-family audits show a blue bin participation rate of 94% and a Green Bin participation rate of 87%
Currently developing with Municipal Licensing and Standards a compliance program for multi-residential recycling participation and contamination
4. Behavioural Change
Financial driver – Implemented volume based user pay systems for multi-residential and single family households in 2008
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Target 70 ProgressTarget 70 Progress
5. New Materials for Blue Bin Recycling
Added plastic retail bags and foam polystyrene in 2008
Planning to add mixed rigid (Thermoform) plastics 2012
Working on adding all other plastic film, small scrap metal items and hot food and beverage paper containers
6. Improved Recycling Capacity
Replaced blue boxes in single family households with larger blue bins (4 sizes) program implemented in 2008
weekly recycling can be implemented as required
Provide in-unit containers (bin or bag) to multi-family units, commenced in 2009
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Target 70 ProgressTarget 70 Progress
7. Reuse/Disassembly of Durable Goods for Recycling
Durable goods collection started City wide in 2009. Material is sent to one City operated reuse centre for sorting and consolidation to increase reuse and recycling
Currently recycle for scrap metal, porcelain, clean wood, electronics, mattresses and box springs and large household plastics (e.g. lawn furniture, toys, etc.)
Potential recycling markets for carpet
Work with charities to co-ordinate advertising (furniture/textiles)
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Target 70 ProgressTarget 70 Progress
8. Townhouse Collection
Added all 30,000 townhouses to the curbside collection program. Completed conversion in 2009
Eliminated pile collection
Recycling participation up
9. Biogas Composting Facility for Mixed Waste
150,000-300,000 tonnes/yr (tpy) facility being considered
(Further details later in presentation.)
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AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
Increased the overall residential diversion to 47%60% single-family and 20% multi-residential94% participation in the blue bin and 87% participation in the Green Bin program50% reduction in plastic retail bag generation in Toronto
Reduction in residual waste sent to landfillCurrently approximately 60-70 trucks sent to landfill / day Down from peak of 142 trucks/day in 2001
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AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
Self-funding program since 2008 Includes self-funded capital for diversion and landfill infrastructure
Implemented separate collection of electronic waste at curbside
Further “greening” of the fleet reducing the use of diesel fuel
New 75,000 tonnes/year Green Bin processing facility under construction at Disco Transfer Station
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Target 70 Landfill ImpactTarget 70 Landfill Impact
Achievement of Target 70 plan extends landfill life
2026 with no new diversion
2034 with 70% diversion by 2014
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DisposalDisposal
The total tonnes of waste being disposed is decreasing with the implementation of various recycling/diversion initiatives.
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Projected
2011 Estimate
Tonnes 1,678 1,072 877 750 709 670 668 578 565 555
500600700800900
1,0001,1001,2001,3001,4001,5001,6001,7001,800
Tonnes of Waste Disposed (000's)
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DiversionDiversion
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The residential diversion rate will continue the trend upward with the implementation of the volume-based rate structure for single and multi-unit residences as well as other diversion initiatives.
New Infrastructure to Support Strategic DirectionNew Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction
1. Green Bin Program Processing2. Biogas Composting Facility3. Durable Goods Recycling Centre4. Landfill Improvements
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New Infrastructure to Support Strategic DirectionNew Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction
1. Green Bin Processing
Currently collect 120,000 tonnes of Green Bin organics annually
One-third processed at City’s Dufferin Facility remainder at private composting facilities
Construction of new capacity facility at Disco Transfer Station
Expansion of Dufferin Organics Facility
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New Infrastructure to Support Strategic DirectionNew Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction
1. Green Bin Processing
SSO tonnage is expected to increase to 160,000-170,0000 tpy
Council direction on SSO processing 2/3 Public Ownership/Contractor Operated (120,000 t)
Disco 75,000-90,000 tpy
Dufferin 30,000-50,000 tpy
1/3 Private sector owned/operatedfacility (50,000 t)
Current External Contractors
4 private contractors throughout Ontario25
New Infrastructure to Support Strategic DirectionNew Infrastructure to Support Strategic DirectionGreen Bin Processing Facility and Biogas Recovery the Disco Transfer Station
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New Infrastructure to Support Strategic DirectionNew Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction
Green Bin Processing Disco Biogas Facility Timeline
Q1/11 – Q1/12
Phase 1 Repairs Shutdown for
Facility Operational
Q1/13 - Q1/14
Operational
Excavation Operational
Construction
Phase 2
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Timeline
Dufferin
Disco
New Infrastructure to Support Strategic DirectionNew Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction
2. Biogas Composting Facility for Mixed WasteBackground
Attaining Target 70 requires new infrastructure to process and treat residual waste
In 2008, SWMS with the Citizen Based Residual Waste Working Group evaluated the preferred site and technology for residual waste processing:
Considerations included:
ability to manage 150,000 t/yr and divert 75,000 t/yr from landfill
8-10 new % points of diversion
capital & operating costs
compliance with Ontario environmental standards and definition of diversion
proven operating history of technology
space for the facility and existing land use for site and surrounding area;
site accessibility and servicing (e.g. water, wastewater, energy); and
time to implement28
New Infrastructure to Support Strategic DirectionNew Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction
2. Mixed Waste Processing Technology –Technology/Site Selection Process
Full range of technologies evaluated, including, mechanical, biological and thermal treatment
All City-owned solid waste sites considered
Satisfied that the considerations were met the study recommended Mechanical and Biological Treatment Technology (MBT) operating on City-owned property adjacent to Green Lane Landfill site
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New Infrastructure to Support Strategic DirectionNew Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction
2. Mixed Waste Technology Selection Process
Additional Considerations
Biogas Composting Facility
Energy from Waste
Ministry Definition of Diversion
Yes No
EA Required No Yes
All Residue to Green Lane Landfill
Yes No
Operational within 5yrs Yes No
Requires Change in Compost Guidelines
Yes No
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Comparison of Green Lane, Mixed Waste Comparison of Green Lane, Mixed Waste Processing and Energy From Waste CostsProcessing and Energy From Waste CostsComparison of Green Lane, Mixed Waste Comparison of Green Lane, Mixed Waste Processing and Energy From Waste CostsProcessing and Energy From Waste Costs
Capital Cost
Annual Capacity
Electricity Recovered (mW)
$ Value of Electricity
Lifetime Capacity
$/Tonne Capital
Operating Cost/Tonne
Share of Electricity Revenue
Net Cost/Tonne
Green Lane Landfill
$220 M 800,000 12 mW $11.4 M/Yr 15,200,000 t $14.50 $33.50 $2.00/t $46.00/t
Mixed Waste Processing
$115.5 M 140,000 2 mW $1.75 M/Yr 150,000 tpyx 25 yrs
=3,750,000 t
$33.00 $90.00 $3.60/t $120.00/t
Durham EFW
$272 M 140,000 13 mW $8.6 M/Yr 140,000 tpyx 25 yrs
= 3,500,000 t
$77.50 $121.00 $61.50/t $137.00/t
Peel EFW N/A Private Capital. Cost of Capital in Operating Cost.
160,000 7 mW $7.0 M/Yr 160,000 tpyx 25 yrs= 4,000,000 t
Privately owned. Cost of Capital included in Operating Cost.
$110.00-$120.00
Ø $110.00-120.00/t
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2. Proposed - Residual Waste/Biosolids to Processing Facility
Transfer and Residual Waste Processing and Disposal Flow Diagram
1. Current – Residual Waste to Landfill
Class B Compost
Landfill
Biogas Composting
Facility
Recycling
Single Family
Multi family
Landfill
Transfer Station
Transferstation
Single Family
Multi family
Biosolids
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New Infrastructure to Support Strategic DirectionNew Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction
2. Biogas Composting Facility
Next Steps
Select Option A or Option B, mid-2011
Option A – City-owned Facility:
3 consortia have pre-qualified and been shortlisted for the RFP
Issue RFP to design, build and operate facility early 2012
Option B – Willing host search under way
Issue Request For Pre-Qualification early 2012
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New Infrastructure to Support Strategic DirectionNew Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction
3. Durable Goods
Currently one (1) Reuse Centre in TEDCO property
The long-term plan is have up to three (3) Reuse Centres
Commissioners
Dufferin
Bermondsey
Timeline to commence construction 2012-2013
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New Infrastructure to Support Strategic DirectionNew Infrastructure to Support Strategic Direction
4. Landfill Infrastructure Challenges if Target 70 Goal is Not Reached
Very limited long-term capacity in the Province to accommodate the City’s needs
Recent agreements with Province and Michigan have stopped the shipment of municipal waste into the state
Timing to conduct an Environment assessment is 10+ yearsWith no guarantees that an EA will be approvedNo new landfill approved in the Province since Halton Region landfill in the 1980’s
$80-$100 M siting cost
Recent Ministry EA decisions indicate MOE requirement to incorporate aggressive waste diversion plans in order to be approved
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Waste Diversion Act Waste Diversion Act
Ontario Waste Diversion Act, 2002 came into effect June 2002
Allows for the implementation of Stewardship/extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs
Requires the Stewards brand owners, first importers or retailers to bear the physical and/or financial responsibility for ensuring proper management of products and packaging at end of life cycle
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Waste Diversion Act – Stewardship FundingWaste Diversion Act – Stewardship Funding
Currently 4 stewardship programs:
Packaging and printed material - blue box waste
Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Used Tires
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Waste Diversion Act – Stewardship FundingWaste Diversion Act – Stewardship Funding
Packaging and Printed Paper:
Fund 50% of the net provincial costs of municipal recycling programs
Since 2004 Toronto has received approximately $55 M from industry steward funding
Funding primarily offsets collection, processing, promotion and some capital costs
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Waste Diversion Act – Stewardship FundingWaste Diversion Act – Stewardship Funding
Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste:
MHSW Program launched July 2008 and to date Toronto has received approximately $1.5 M
Stewards pay for Phase 1 material representing 70% of the total MHSW costs (e.g. paints, solvents, oil, etc.)
Phase 2 Material will be funded by the MOE representing 5% of the costs ( e.g. fluorescent lights, pharmaceuticals, rechargeable batteries)
Phase 3 Material will be funded by the City representing 25% of the costs (all other hazardous material e.g. some solvents, fertilizers etc.)
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Waste Diversion Act – Stewardship FundingWaste Diversion Act – Stewardship Funding
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment:Industry 100% responsible for the costs of transportation/processing designated waste electronics (computers, televisions, cameras, cell phones, etc.)
City receives approximately $220.00 per tonne to cover the cost of collecting the material
Approximately 60% of City cost
Used Tires:Industry 100% responsible for the costs of processing transportation and collection costs
The City receives $88.00 per tonne which covers the full cost to operate the depot program
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Waste Diversion Act – Stewardship FundingWaste Diversion Act – Stewardship Funding
Waste Diversion Act 2002, and the Blue box program plan are currently under review by the MOE
Toronto supports the designation of additional materials the City manages for stewardship programs, such as:
Branded organics (diapers, paper towels)Bulky items (furniture, mattresses)All electronic wasteConstruction and demolition wasteLitter (gum, tobacco, packaging)
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2010 Solid Waste Management Services 2010 Solid Waste Management Services ––Residential Curbside Collection CostsResidential Curbside Collection Costs
2010 Solid Waste Management Services 2010 Solid Waste Management Services ––Residential Curbside Collection CostsResidential Curbside Collection Costs
$78 Million$38 Million $40 Million
$8 M $30 Million*
* Estimate that 20% of $30 Million will be saved = $6.0 Million
114,000 Units165,000 Units
DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4
117,000 Units65,000 Units
Existing Contracted Out Area
Proposed Contracted Mid 2012
Service Provided by Public Sector
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Contracting Out OverviewContracting Out OverviewOn February 7, 2011 the City of Toronto provided notice to the Toronto Civic Employees' Union (TCEU), Local 416, of its intention to recommend a competitive bid process for three areas of work currently carried out by TCEU members
The proposed services under consideration are:
all daytime, residential curbside collection west of Yonge Street to the Etobicoke border (approximately 165,000 homes)
an increase to City-wide litter vacuum operations (from 25% to approximately 50%)
litter /recycling collection within Toronto City parks.
In these three service areas, it is anticipated that about 300 positions would be affected
There is an Expected savings of approximately 20% ($8 M)
A detailed report will go forward to the PWI meeting in April 2011
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Strategic PlansStrategic Plans
Key Priorities:
to achieve an overall diversion rate of 70%
to secure long term waste disposal capacity
to ensure sustainable, self-funding of operating and capital requirements for existing and new diversion programs
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Solid Waste Management Services
MISSION To be a leader in providing innovative waste management services to residents, businesses, and visitors within the City of Toronto in an efficient, effective and courteous manner, creating environmental sustainability, promoting diversion and
maintaining a clean city.
Service Providing outstanding customer service
Efficiency Ensuring maximum efficiency in
service delivery
Sustainability Promoting diversion to ensure the security and sustainability of our
disposal resources Focus on improving customer service, increasing
customer satisfaction and decreasing overall customer complaints
Review organizational structure and service plans to ensure maximum efficiency in service delivery
Prepare a mid-term plan for the security and sustainability of Green Lane Landfill
Work collaboratively with other divisions that support our service delivery to improve
communication, processes and service delivery
Review internal processes and the way service is provided to identify opportunities to streamline
operations and create efficiencies
Develop a long term disposal security plan, including the investigation of a full range of disposal and
processing methods
Investigate, invest in and use technology to improve communication, processes and service delivery
Work collaboratively with other divisions to identify opportunities for consolidation of services to create
efficiencies and improvements in service delivery
Pursue 70% diversion target through a focus on multi-residential customers and development of a
mixed waste facility
Communication
Utilize a multi-channel communication approach to promote and market our services to customers
Investing in our People Develop a "People Plan" to prepare for our future skills and knowledge needs
Strategic OptionsStrategic Options
No New No New DiversionDiversion
Stay on Target Stay on Target 70 Track70 Track
20122012--20102010Utility RatesUtility Rates
Flat to Flat to Inflation +Inflation +
Expected Landfill Expected Landfill LifeLife 20262026 20342034
2020 Diversion 2020 Diversion RateRate
50%50% 70%70%
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Key Tenders on the Horizon and Release DatesKey Tenders on the Horizon and Release Dates
Transfer and Disposal:Green Lane Landfill
Landfill contingency capacity (March 2011)Stage 7 excavation and soil stockpile construction (March 2011)Redevelopment of the entrance way and installation of dual scales to accommodate current traffic flow (April 2011)10 year Engineering Oversight Contract (July 2011)10 year Site Operations and Excavation Contract (July 2011)Installation of solar collectors on Green Lane Landfill buffer lands (2012)
Residential vegetable oil recycling service provider (April 2011)Electronic Waste processing and recycling (May 2011)RFQ for an MHSW service provider (collection and final disposal/processing) from our six MHSW depots (Fall 2011)
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Key Tenders on the Horizon and Posting Dates Key Tenders on the Horizon and Posting Dates Processing:
Sale of Recyclable Materials (On-going)Material Recovery Facility Contract (2011)SSO Digester Solids (2011)OCC collected from nighttime collection (2011)Dufferin MRF retrofit / operating contract (2011)Reuse Centre engineering contract (2011) Construction (2012)Biogas Composting Facility (Fall 2012)Leaf and Yard waste 4-6 contracts (2012)SSO private sector contract for organic material in excess of City’s capacity (2013)
Collections:Contracting Collection West of Yonge Street (Summer 2011)Contingency Collection (Summer 2011)Litter/Recycle Collection in City Parks (Sumer 2011)Litter Vacuum Collection 50% of City (Summer 2011)Next Generation Green Bins (Fall 2011-Spring 2012)
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