trends2 difficult-to-manage waste, scott cassel
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Scott Cassel, PSI, discusses various extended producer responsibility initiatives across the state to deal with difficult-to-manage waste. Discussion of the current push to pass paint EPR policy in the Commonwealth.TRANSCRIPT
difficult-to-manage waste:
MassRecycle R3 ConferenceApril 8, 2014
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opportunities and challenges for paint, mattresses, e-waste + other product types
who is theproduct stewardship
institute?
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manufacturer responsibility for financing and
managing products/packaging.
what isproduct stewardship?
specifically…
• full lifecycle• voluntary or mandatory
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manufacturer responsibility for financing and
managing products/packaging.
what isextended producer
responsibility (EPR)?
specifically…
• end-of-life• mandatory
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extended producer
responsibility (EPR)
product stewardship
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EPR lawsacross the U.S.
80 EPR laws* in 32 states(including carpet, cell phones, agricultural pesticide containers,
refrigerants + one “framework” law)
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a look at state EPR laws around the nation:
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*not including container deposit laws
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• research• stakeholder dialogue facilitation• development of model bills
what’s beenour role?
thermostats
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• older models: ~4g mercury each
• Thermostat Recycling Corporation
• only 5.8-8% recycling rate (2002-2011)
• “Turning Up the Heat II” report
thermostat
legislation
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states with laws:
• maine (2006)• vermont (2008)• california (2008)• iowa (2008)• new hampshire (2008)• pennsylvania (2008)• montana (2009)• illinois (2010)• rhode island (2010)• connecticut (2012)• new york (2013)
legislation introduced:• massachusetts • texas • wisconsin
thermostat EPR laws
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* laws reference performance goals and give authority to the state agency to set specific targets
fluorescent lamps
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• each contains mercury• increasing number to be recycled• expensive to manage
• PSI stakeholder dialogue (2008) EPR
fluorescent lampslegislation
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EPR laws passed: • maine (2009)• washington (2010)• vermont (2011)
legislation introduced since 2009:
CA, MA, MN, NY, OR, RI, TX, VT, WA, WI
electronics
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changing landscape• smaller, lighter products at retail• “planned obsolescence”• changing materials diminishing CRT recycling
markets higher program costs• more players in e-scrap recycling biz
electronicslegislation
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23 are EPR laws!
not all e-waste programs are created equal!
Source: Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse, June 2013 data tables
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6.8 6.86.3
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5.3 5.2
4.64.1 3.9
3.12.7 2.6 2.5 2.4
1.7 1.6
0.9 0.8 0.5 0.4
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Pounds per capita collected in 2011 (or July 2011-June 2012)
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best practices of high performing programs should be replicated.
mattresses
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• expensive to manage
• bulky + difficult to handle
• up to 95% recyclable
• national mattress stewardship initiative• 2 multi-stakeholder dialogues in CT (2010-2012)
mattresseslegislation
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EPR laws passed in 2013:• connecticut*• rhode island • california
*first-in-nation!
pharmaceuticals
• environmental + public health issue
• solution = drug take-back programs
• unique coalition of key supporters
• EPR activity at local, state + federal levels
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Source: Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
alameda county, CA (July 2012) king county, WA (June 2013)
Source: Epodunk
pharmaceuticalslocal legislation
bills introduced:• california (2014; 2013) • pennsylvania (2012)• washington (2011)• new york (2011)• maine (2010)• maryland (2010)• minnesota (2010)• oregon (2009)• florida (2009)
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pharmaceuticalsstate legislation
• research and reports (2002, 2003)
• national dialogue (since 2003)
• 1st MOU (April 2005) – 4 meetings/9 months
8 projects ($2M public, private funding)
• 2nd MOU (October 2007)
detailed work plan, elements of legislation
paint
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• gallons collected: 30%
• permanent collection sites: 400%
• convenient access: 94% of residents
• cost savings for Portland metro region: $1+ million
• potential financial benefits for state: $5.9 million
first paint stewardship law:oregon
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paintlegislation
paint laws passed:
• oregon (2009)
• california (2010)
• connecticut (2011)
• rhode island (2012)
• minnesota (2013)
• maine (2013)
• vermont (2013)
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what’s been PSI’s role?
• national forum for agreement +harmonization
• glue that holds initiative together
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how has PSIdone it?
• research, facilitation, + pilot projects
• advocacy for agreement
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PSI + ACA + PaintCare =
• facilitation, advocacy for model bill roll-out
• harmonize implementation
• mediate sticky issues
• communication about project
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…it would prevent 9.5 million gallons from being wasted each year
benefits of paint stewardship legislation
for the northeast:
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…it would provide a total financial benefit of over $77 million/yearthrough proper paint management
benefits of paint stewardship legislation
for the northeast:
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benefits of paint stewardship legislation
for the northeast:
…it would also create jobs,increase recycling, and reduce waste
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Barnstable County Hazardous Waste Programs &
Data
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Mike Maguire
Cape Cod Cooperative Extension
Barnstable County (Cape Cod) Overview
• 14 Towns & 1 City (Barnstable)
• Year-round population of over 215,000
• 40% homes seasonally unoccupied
• Sole source aquifer (all of Cape’s drinking water is groundwater from same aquifer)
• Oldest community in the state
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Barnstable CountyDifficult to Manage Waste Programs
Mercuryo 2013 data 53.8 pounds collectedo 2,298 thermostats, 622 thermometers
Road & Marine Flareso 4,093 flares in 2013o Perchlorate
Sharpso 351 thirty gallon boxes shipped in 2013o 2,996 containers distributed
Unwanted Medication Disposalo All 15 Cape towns have med drop boxeso Don’t Flush education campaign
Hidden Hazards in the Arts Programo Artist protections seminars given by national experto Statewide education campaign funded by TURI grant
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Barnstable County HHW Program
22 Cape Cod HHW collections held in 2013
4,842 households participated
Average of 59 pounds of materials per household
144 tons (58,745 gallons) of hazardous materials
Disposal costs to towns $145,632
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HHW Volume & Cost (2009 – 2013)
Acid3%
Aerosols7%
Alkaline4%
Gasoline7%
Other2%
Oxidizer2%
Paint (Oil-based)
62%
Pesticides13%
% of VolumeAcid4%
Aerosols9%
Alkaline6%
Gasoline6%
Other4%
Oxidizer4%
Paint (Oil-based)
49%
Pesticides18%
% of Cost
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HHW Volume (2009 – 2013)
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SSRC – HHW data (Fall 2013)
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thankyou!
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scott casselceo + founder | product stewardship institute
[email protected] 617.236.4822
www.productstewardship.us
mike maguireHHW coordinator | barnstable county
www.capecodextension.org