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To: From: Date: Subject: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery May 11th, 2022 Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Resumption of Brush and Bulk Collections In February, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) decided to temporarily suspend large brush and bulk collection due to COVID-19. related staffing shortages. This allowed the department to reassign drivers to the essential collections of trash, recycling, and compost. Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is working with DRC Emergency Services to reinstate these services while the department continues to fill vacant driver positions. Beginning the week of May 2nd, brush and bulk collection routes will resume. Customers with a collection initially scheduled during the suspension will be the first to have their items collected. Postcards will be mailed to customers informing them of their scheduled collection date. Austin Resource Recovery Job Fair Human Resources held a joint job fair with the Fleet department on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Kenneth Gardner Service Center. This was our first attempt at scheduling a department job fair on a weekday; however, attendance of job seekers was low, when compared to our previous job fair. Eighteen applicants signed our roster and we assisted them with information on job vacancies and the application and hiring processes. We are processing applications for those that applied for our vacant positions and we have tentatively scheduled our next job fair for Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 11 am to 2 pm. ARR will again partner with the Fleet department for this job fair. TxSWANA Rodeo Update TxSWANA is the Lone Star Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). TxSWANA is made up of nearly 600 individual members from various areas of the Solid Waste Industry. The 2022 TxSWANA Road-E-O event was held in Lubbock, Texas with competitors coming from cities across Texas competing in a Mechanics competition, a Landfill competition, a Tractor Trailer competition, and a Collection Vehicle competition to include Roll-Off trucks, Semi- Automated/Rear Load collection trucks, and Automated Side-Loader collection trucks. The Landfill, Tractor Trailer, and Collection Vehicle competition consists of these vehicles navigating through an obstacle course with seven stations and are timed events. The vehicles receive point deductions for striking any part of the barricades outlining the course or for not completing the course within a certain time. Robert Mata is a recycling crew leader who joined the department back in 2014. Mr. Mata brings with him more than 20 years of CDL experience. Mr. Mata started with ARR as an operator and has quickly been promoted through the ranks and is currently in a lead role. Mr. Mata takes great pride in his position here at ARR and it is demonstrated daily. His customer service has also been a priority for him. Mr. Mata has always been a competitive person and enjoys working hard to perfect his skills when operating all types of equipment. He was excited to compete in the TXSWANA Rodeo and even more excited to place in his category. He also has a lot of pride when it comes to his employer, The City of Austin, and the Austin Resource Recovery Department. Another aspect that Mr. Mata considers important is knowing the equipment and operating it safely. He has also become a mentor and trainer for new and younger employees. In his free time, Mr. Mata loves to spend time with his wife and three kids. ReVerse Pitch ReVerse Pitch is a social entrepreneurship competition where businesses pitch byproduct materials to entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs have six weeks to develop a business concept and submit a final application. Eight applications were submitted this year, and the top four teams, ReVerse Pitch Innovation Fellows, were announced on May 2. Innovation Fellows will participate in a three-part accelerator, facilitated by Austin Young Chamber, and receive a prize package valued at up to $16,500. This includes $4,000 in stipend payments for completing the accelerator and related deliverables. This year’s Innovation Fellows are: • Born Again Kreations (Woman/Asian-led) – Plans to create insulated water bottle holders using fabric samples and fleece from Austin Creative Reuse and bulletproof vests from Travis County. • GROARTS (Woman-led) – An existing company that plans to use plastic pipette containers from ACC Bioscience Incubator and EQO to create the GROBOX, a simple hydroponic setup for growing microgreens at home. • Reclaim. Repurpose. Reimagine. (Woman-led) - Plans to create packaging for luxury goods products using fabric samples from Austin Creative Reuse and bulletproof vests from Travis County. • REVISION GOODS (Woman/Asian-led) – Plans to create durable home goods using decorator fabric samples from Austin Creative Reuse. Circular Austin Showcase Innovation Fellows will receive entry into the second annual Circular Austin Showcase on August 30. They will pitch, in person, alongside four additional companies to a panel of investors for the chance to win $5,000. Applications for Circular Austin Showcase opened in early May and will remain open through May 30. Fix-It Repair Education Fix-It Clinics relaunched in person on April 23. Fix-It Clinics are a hands-on learning experience, that pairs volunteer coaches with residents who need to repair household items like clothing, jewelry, electronics, and appliances. This was the first in- person repair event since January 2020. It was also the first time the event was hosted at a PARD facility. In partnership with the Camacho Activity Center, the clinic offered bike repair through the Camacho’s Bike Workshop. 12 volunteer repair coaches helped 41 attendees fix or determine a plan of action for the repair of 36 items, extending the life of 206 lbs. of material. A Fix- It Austin Partner clinic is scheduled for June 5 to offer sewing machines, sergers, jewelry, and clothing repair in partnership with Austin Creative Reuse. ARR Solicitations Update As of April 14, 2022 ZWAC Meeting May 11, 2022 Upcoming Solicitations and Agreements Under Development (in alphabetical order): 1. Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Collection Services: ILA – The City will provide household hazardous waste, recycling, and other collection services for Travis County households located outside the incorporated limits of the city. 2. Mattress Recycling Program: RFP – The Contractor shall develop and implement a mattress and box spring collection and recycling program. No existing contract. Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 Days: No Updates Published Solicitations: No Updates Solicitations in Evaluation or Negotiation: 1. Solid Waste Industry Consulting Services: RFQS 1500 JTH4011REBID - This solicitation was posted on March 07, 2022, and closed on April 14, 2022. The Consultants shall provide professional solid waste industry consulting services, technical advice, and recommendations related to the solid waste industry on an as-needed basis. No existing contract. industry knowledge, including delivering 2. Vehicle Wrap and Installation Services: IFB 1500 AMA1069 – This solicitation was posted on January 31, 2022, and closed on March 22, 2022. The Contractors shall provide vehicle wrap and installation services on various vehicles. No existing contract. Definitions: CCO (Capital Contracting Office): Administers the procurement of professional and construction services. CO-OP (Cooperative Contract): A contract that has been competitively bid and issued by another government or purchasing alliance with the intention of sharing it with other governmental entities. ILA (Interlocal Agreement): A collaborative contract between local government entities (for example, ARR and a county, state, or school district) to provide more efficient and less costly services, where any payments are made from current revenues. IFB (Invitation for Bid): Formal bidding documents inviting suppliers to submit pricing for goods or services. RFI (Request for Information): Used to obtain industry input, feedback, or reactions from potential suppliers prior to issuing a solicitation. RFQ (Request for Quotation): Informal request to suppliers to provide quotes on specific goods or services. RFQS (Request for Qualifications): Formal solicitation used when qualifications are the main criteria for professional services. RFP (Request for Proposals): Formal request for a supplier to provide a solution and cost estimate to a complex need. Page 1 of 1 Austin Resource Recovery Curbside Collection and Drop Off Center Operations LAST FISCAL YEAR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR FY 2020 FY 2021 Feb 2021 Mar 2021 Feb 2022 Mar 2022 FY21 YTD (Oct 20-Mar 21) FY22 YTD (Oct 21-Mar 22) FY 2022 Goal *Estimated tons of curbside recycling processed by vendors as residual - based on bi-annual sample route audit 153,737 162,693 11,580 14,315 80,349 11,198 12,742 76,909 156,353 Description of Services i d e s o p s D s n o T d e i t r e v D s n o T Tons of curbside Trash Tons of Curbside Bulk Disposed HHW Operations Tons Disposed Estimated Tons of Curbside Recycling Residuals* Total Disposed Tons Collected Curbside and from Drop Off Center Operations Tons of curbside recycling RRC Tons Recycled/Reused RRC Tons of Brush Collected HHW Operations Tons recycled/reused Tons of Drop Off Center Collections Recycled/Reused Tons of Curbside Yard Trimmings Tons of Curbside Bulk Recycled Tons of Curbside Brush Collected Tons of Curbside Textiles Collected Tons of Carts Recycled Total Diverted Tons Collected Curbside and from Drop Off Center Operations Tons of Curbside Compost Collected** 136,709 5,379 347 11,302 138,955 11,651 765 11,321 10,010 916 12 642 52,122 1,218 1,722 247 3,060 48,105 127 3,323 25 193 51,709 1,323 563 222 1,784 56,481 323 8,339 42 163 106,955 118,841 3,005 23 0 2 12 3,232 13 848 2 0 7,112 3,123 12,674 432 66 1,142 5,334 102 14 15 125 11,366 7 686 5 26 17,548 69,455 4,964 236 5,694 26,498 515 173 70 617 31,469 141 3,578 20 75 62,398 10,050 231 43 875 11,693 12 48 989 3,543 89 0 18 102 2,727 5 399 3 25 6,804 2,727 3,994 145 0 27 172 4,915 0 40 3 8 9,133 4,888 67,746 3,085 292 5,786 23,935 769 8 124 829 22,573 71 2,438 17 104 49,968 22,546 133,800 11,220 530 10,803 51,197 2,200 2,000 470 4,415 50,000 255 6,872 75 200 113,014 50,000 **"Tons of Curbside Compost Collected" is included in the "Tons of Yard Trimmings Collected" Total Tons Collected Curbside and from Drop Off Center Operations 260,692 281,534 18,692 38,711 53,455 11,362 28,443 31,863 142,747 18,002 21,875 126,877 269,367 40.38% 41.96% 38.03% 55.01% 43.54% 37.53% 41.38% 39.07% 41.07% Estimated Percent of Curbside Collected Materials Diverted from Landfills by ARR Pounds of Trash collected per customer per pickup Pounds of Recycled materials collected per customer per pickup (every other week) Pounds of Yard Trimmings collected per customer per week Number of Trash and Recycling Customers 205,670 209,419 208,479 209,254 208,272 211,508 212,081 211,383 211,603 25.57 25.52 22.16 27.95 25.65 21.93 25.45 24.65 24.32 19.61 19.10 13.38 23.66 19.69 15.56 17.49 17.52 18.74 9.05 10.43 7.20 25.21 11.69 5.99 10.76 8.26 9.15 Number of Yard Trimmings/Organics Customers 204,506 208,209 207,250 208,047 207,066 210,238 210,807 210,128 210,128 Total tons of Dead Animals Collected from COA rights- of-way and the animal shelter 34 31 1 3 16 3 4 22 30 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 45.00% 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% Austin Resource Recovery Curbside Collection and Drop Off Center Operations 31,863 18,692 17,548 18,002 21,875 0 6,804 9,133 Feb 2021 Mar 2021 Feb 2022 Mar 2022 Total Diverted Tons Collected Curbside and from Drop Off Center Operations Total Tons Collected Curbside and from Drop Off Center Operations Estimated Percent of Curbside Collected Materials Diverted from Landfills by ARR 0 0 55% 44% 38% 41% 39% 7,112 38% Feb 2021 Mar 2021 FY21 YTD (Oct 20-Mar 21) Feb 2022 Mar 2022 FY22 YTD (Oct 21-Mar 22) Reporting Status and Diversion Results for All Categories of Waste Generation Category of Waste Generation Residential Waste Diversion (city serviced accounts) Community Diversion Rate FY2017-18 Actual FY2018-19 Actual FY2019-20 Actual FY2020-21 Actual FY2021-22 Goal FY2021-22 Current 36.77% 37.47% 40.38% 41.96% 41.07% 39.07% * * * * * * *As prescribed in the Austin Resource Recovery Master Plan, the Department will conduct a detailed waste assessment study every five years to determine progress toward our Zero Waste goal. The first such study was published in 2015 and is titled Austin’s 2015 Community Diversion Study. The study focused on estimating diversion from both ARR-serviced properties and commercial properties. Commercial properties include retail businesses, food service establishments, professional offices, industrial properties, institutional facilities, government facilities, and multifamily properties five units and larger. According to Austin's 2015 Community Diversion Study, Residential Waste Diversion Rate (city serviced accounts) represents approximately 15% and the Community Diversion Rate (accounts serviced by private waste haulers) represents approximately 85% of the total citywide wastage. Residential Waste Diversion (city serviced accounts) 40.38% 41.96% 41.07% 36.77% 37.47% FY2017-18 Actual FY2018-19 Actual FY2019-20 Actual FY2020-21 Actual FY2021-22 Goal Category of Waste Generation Commercial Tons Landfilled** Commercial Tons Recycled** Commercial Organics Tons** CY 2018 CY 2019 1,079,312 402,292 80,906 1,401,619 470,786 102,215 1,359,207 435,875 81,436 ** Numbers reported here are compiled from self-reported data submitted by licensed private waste haulers via semi-annual tonnage reports required under Section 15-6-3 of the City Code on a calendar year basis and as such, ARR does not attest to the accuracy of these amounts. These numbers reflect data from 100-200 licensed haulers (number of haulers varies over time), and include haulers servicing dumpsters, roll-offs, construction and demolition debris, landscaping debris, and metal scrap. These numbers do not reflect all data sources included in Austin's 2015 Community Diversion Study. 39.07% FY2021-22 Current CY 2020 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting - March 2022 Single Stream Recycling Statistical Report FY22: October thru March Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) and Balcones Resources, Inc. (BRI) Month and Year Contractor Tons Delivered Contractor Payments Net Value to the City Landfill Cost Avoidance Revenue Processing Cost Net Value Net Amount * Due/(Owed) $ per ton value Cost Per Ton Total October 14 2021 October 31 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 TDS BRI TDS BRI TDS BRI TDS BRI TDS BRI TDS BRI TDS BRI Total Total Total Total Total Total Total 1,008.56 1,286.17 2,294.73 1,002.72 1,494.60 2,497.32 2,549.49 2,538.05 5,087.54 2,058.14 3,347.23 5,405.37 3,044.60 1,990.02 5,034.62 1,977.64 2,440.61 4,418.25 2,119.61 2,863.22 4,982.83 $95,968 $86,775 $182,743 $24,782 $235,970 $260,752 $58,468 $367,601 $426,068 $42,423 $444,099 $486,522 $61,285 $268,018 $329,303 $39,238 $344,478 $383,716 $45,596 $440,392 $485,988 $91,275 $101,607 $192,882 $50,136 $146,470 $196,606 $127,475 $248,729 $376,203 $102,907 $328,028 $430,935 $152,230 $195,022 $347,252 $98,882 $239,180 $338,062 $105,981 $280,596 $386,576 $4,693 ($14,833) ($10,139) ($25,354) $89,500 $64,146 ($69,007) $118,872 $49,865 ($60,484) $116,071 $55,587 ($90,945) $72,996 ($17,949) ($59,644) $105,298 $45,654 ($60,385) $159,797 $99,412 $4,693 ($14,833) ($10,139) ($25,354) $67,125 $41,771 ($69,007) $89,154 $20,147 ($60,484) $87,053 $26,570 ($90,945) $54,747 ($36,198) ($59,644) $78,973 $19,329 ($60,385) $119,847 $59,462 $4.65 ($11.53) $23.89 $23.89 ($25.28) $44.91 $23.89 $23.89 ($27.07) $35.13 $23.89 $23.89 ($29.39) $26.01 $23.89 $23.89 ($29.87) $27.51 $23.89 $23.89 ($30.16) $32.36 $23.89 $23.89 ($28.49) $41.86 $23.89 $23.89 Total 0.00 $0 $0 $0 $0 FY22 Totals 29,720.66 $2,555,092 $2,268,517 $286,575 $120,942 * Net /Due(Owed) for TDS = (Revenue % X Value of Material) - Processing Cost * Net /Due(Owed) for Balcones = Net Value of Material = Gross Value of Material - Processing Cost then Net Value of Material X Revenue % $24,094 $30,727 $54,821 $23,955 $35,706 $59,661 $60,907 $60,634 $121,541 $49,169 $79,965 $129,134 $72,735 $47,542 $120,277 $47,246 $58,306 $105,552 $50,637 $68,402 $119,040 $0 $710,027 JOB FAIR Join us! Join us! to learn more about working for Austin Resource Recovery and Fleet Mobility Services: • No driving experience required; CDL training provided • Opportunities for advancement • Competitive pay and benefits April 29 9am - 11am Kenneth Gardner Service Center Todd Ln. Austin, TX Free Parking on Business Center Drive and Commercial Center Drive.