POST-DISASTER DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES TETRA TECH INC. SOLICITATION # (RFP 1500 SLW3010) Council: 12/02/2021 ZWAC: 11/10/2021 OVERVIEW 1. Requested Contract Term, Authorization, and Current Budget Length of contract and total authorization: Contract has a multi-term for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,500,000. (Authorized Department: Austin Resource Recovery). ARR current fiscal year budget: Funding in the amount of $416,666 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 2. Solicitation Information # of bids received: 4 # of non-responsive bids received: 1 Solicitation No. RFP 1500 SLW3010 Length of time solicitation was out on the street: 5.5 weeks Was the time extended? Yes Issued date: 03/29/2021 Closed date: 05/06/2021 3. Previous/Current Contract Information Previous contract: N/A This is a new contract. Contract number: N/A Contract length and authorization: N/A Contract actual spend: N/A Current status: N/A Contract execution date: N/A Contract expiration date: N/A 4. Notes/Other The City is preparing for future disasters by entering contracts for post-disaster debris services. The contract will provide a contractor for post-disaster emergency field debris monitoring services, including related management, and accounting services. The recommended contractor will be responsible for monitoring the recovery efforts and actions of the City’s post-disaster debris removal contractor in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) policies and guidelines. Utilizing a debris monitoring contractor is a necessary step in the FEMA reimbursement process. These services include the monitoring of debris collection and of temporary debris storage and reduction sites, the proper preparation and maintenance of documentation for requesting and obtaining reimbursement from FEMA for disaster-related costs, and the reporting of data on equipment use, load eligibility, regulations compliance, public and personnel safety, hazardous trees, hazardous wastes, and schedule issues, as well as other related services. The contractor will monitor the progress of recovery efforts and assist with making and implementing recommendations to improve efficiency and maintain compliance. All work will follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Environmental Protective Agency requirements to maintain a safe working environment. Also, the contractor will be required to follow FEMA practices and guidelines and all other applicable regulations, guidelines, and practices. The City has worked with Tetra Tech Inc. in the past when assisting with a disaster in Houston, Texas, as well as during recovery efforts related to the …
REFUSE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANICS CARTS TOTER LLC. SOLICITATION # (OMNIA PARTNERS COOPERATIVE) ZWAC: 11/10/2021 Council: 12/09/2021 OVERVIEW 1. Requested Contract Term, Authorization, and Current Budget Length of contract and total authorization: Contract has a term of 13 months and a contract not to exceed the amount of $3,900,000. (Authorized Department: Austin Resource Recovery). ARR current fiscal year budget: Funding in the amount of $3,900,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. 2. Solicitation Information # of bids received: 3 # of non-responsive bids received: 0 Solicitation No. (OMNIA Partners Cooperative) Length of time solicitation was out on the street: Cooperative Purchase Was the time extended? N/A Issued date: N/A Closed date: N/A 3. Previous/Current Contract Information Previous contract: Yes Contract number: GC170000001 Contract length and authorization: 12 months initial with 4, 12-months options/$21,235,000.00 Contract actual spend: $15,514,845.79 Current status: Active, New contract needed due to current contract running out of time. Contract execution date: 01/01/2016 Contract expiration date: 12/31/2021 4. Notes/Other Reason for only 13 months: The Cooperative agreement ends in 13 months and will need to be re-solicited. At that time, ARR intends to utilize the renewed Cooperative contract to locate the best available price for this need. The contract is for residential refuse, recycling, and organics containers with lid graphics and radio- frequency identification tags. These containers are crucial for the continuation of the City’s residential waste and recycling program which adheres to and promotes the City’s Zero Waste initiatives. This program requires customers to use City-issued containers for the collection of residential refuse, recycling, and organic waste. The contract will support the City’s ability to issue containers of appropriate capacity to new customers, as well as provide enough inventory to replace damaged containers for existing customers. The contract will benefit the public by keeping the community clean and protect Austin’s environment by supporting the City’s goal to transform waste into resources, while reducing the amount of trash sent to landfills. The current contract expires on December 31, 2021. The requested authorization amount was determined using a departmental estimate based on historical spend and future usage. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these goods. The OMNIA Partners cooperative establishes competitively bid contracts that can be utilized by the State and other government agencies through a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements save taxpayer dollars. REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR ZWAC Name Compiled By: …
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: November 10th, 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission 9 2020 ARR Residential Customer Survey Results Summary The ARR annual Residential Customer Survey is conducted through ARR’s Quality Assurance Residential Quality Services and Austin Energy’s Data Analytics and Business Intelligence teams. This year we incorporated an email and phone component to capture responses from all demographics. By adding the phone component, there was a significant increase in the number of Spanish‐speaking customers that completed the survey. Following are some key findings of the results: Our customers value our service 922 responses were captured 55 customers completed the survey in Spanish (over the phone) Satisfaction with ARR employees is 89% Overall satisfaction with ARR is at 78% The value of ARR service is at 76% See the attached presentation for more detailed results. Give a Great Story Holiday Campaign The Circular Economy Program’s annual ‘Give a Great Story’ campaign encourages Austin residents to give zero waste gifts during the holiday season — ideas include giving experiences (concert tickets), shared or reused items (vintage jacket from the thrift store), and repaired items (fix a broken guitar). The campaign hopes to replace the need to buy new things during the busiest holiday shopping season of the year. This year, our campaign will promote the relaunch of the ReUse Directory. The ReUse directory is a tool that will help residents locate items and services that are at the heart of giving a great story. Part of our campaign will include a collaboration with Recycled Reads through a curated ‘Give a Great Story’ section in their store. Also, ARR will be hosting two making workshops to teach residents how to create new, wonderful gifts out of old or discarded materials. End of the Year Recap Austin Resource Recovery 2021 1. Completion of Curbside Compost Collection Program. The final expansion, in January 2021, provided service to all remaining ARR customers after a four‐year phased‐in approach that began in 2017. (HE.D.4) 2. Multifamily Compost Pilot. Recruited multifamily properties to participate in 6 months of composting service to measure opportunities, challenges, and cost impacts of composting with multifamily tenants. (HE.E.1) 3. Circular Economy Businesses Created & Expanded through Innovative Programming. Launched the establishment and expansion of local circular businesses through regular business retention visits, Circular …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes October 13th, 2021 The Monthly Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened through Video Conference on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, due to COVID-19 Disaster Declaration for all Texas Counties. The following are the meeting highlights. For detailed information please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/141646 CALL TO ORDER Chair Acuna called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:28 pm Board Members in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Cathy Gattuso, Amanda Masino, Jonathan Barona, Ian Steyaert, Melissa Rothrock and Kaiba White Board Members not in Attendance: none Staff in attendance via WebEx: Ken Snipes, Tammie Williamson, Richard McHale, Amy Slagle, Gena McKinley, Andy Dawson, Donald Hardee, Dwight Scales, Jason McCombs, Brent Paige, Mike Lewis, Natalie Betts, Young Park, Blanche Quarterman, Victoria Rieger, Amy Schillerstrom, Memi Cardenas, Myra Rios, Lori Scott, Selene Castillo, Claudia Nava, Liz Jambor, Brian Kennedy, Shana Riviello and William Purcell Chair Acuna opened with comments, 1. APPROVAL of the August 19th, 2021 Meeting Minutes Chair Acuna entertained a motion to approve the August 19th, 2021 Meeting minutes. Commissioner Cathy Gattuso made the first motion for approval of the minutes. A second motion was provided by Commissioner Ian Steyaert Item passed Unanimously 2a. Discussion and Action: Electrical Recycling RCA This is Andy Dawson from Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) resource recovery. This item was originally scheduled for the last month, but due to operational needs, it will be on the council agenda tomorrow. We would like to ask for a favorable recommendation for award on its contract with Universal Recycling Technologies to provide electronics recycling for up to fifty-five months for an amount not to exceed $720,000. This contract will provide for the pickup transportation and recycling of electronics recycling use drop-off center contractor must recycle the materials in an environmentally sound manner in accordance with the eastern standard or responsible cycling of electronic equipment of the Basil Action Network, you know, work as well as clients with all federal state and local laws. I'm available to answer any questions that anyone may have. Commissioner White replied, I know, I think we had maybe some discussion about this in the past but is this, can you, can you describe this? is, is this for vehicles, or is this for the services? Chair Acuna replied, it’s the Andy it's for the actual, technology recycling, right? Andy Replied this is so, both city departments and residents can drop off electronics at …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission to be held Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 by noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Zero Waste Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (Wednesday, October 13th, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 (antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512)974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de …
ARR Comprehensive Plan Update for ZWAC October 13, 2021 Meeting Agenda Progress Update Select Strategies and Tactics Questions and Next Steps 2 Progress Update 3 Progress Update Early Improvement Recommendations Feasibility Matrix Preferred Strategies Benchmarking Research Key Definitions, Data/Technology & Policy Issues Analyze Multiple ARR Topics Establish Plan Goals & Objectives Identify Alternatives Evaluate Options Research, Analysis & Recommendations Develop Strategies & Options Multiple Strategy Workshops ARR Comprehensive Plan City/Stakeholder Engagement & Public Outreach Develop Implementation Timeline Develop Outline & Write Multiple Drafts 4 Project Schedule 5 Select Strategies and Tactics Legend Tactic Not Included in Previous Plan 6 Select Strategies & Tactics: Residential 1. Implement alternative metrics • Track per capita disposal to determine strategies for reaching Zero Waste goal • Set long-term (by 2040) 90 percent capture rate goals for all recycling and organic cart materials with short term focus on materials with high economic value (e.g., milk jugs, aluminum) 2. Capture residential material with the greatest future diversion potential • In the short-term, incorporate fees associated with contaminated setouts and provide the opportunity to waive the fee through continued education • Based on results of multi-family composting collection pilot, assess opportunities for multi-family composting policy 7 Select Strategies & Tactics: Residential 3. Increase access to proper management of hard-to-recycle materials • Expand door-to-door household hazardous waste collection service as a one- or two-year City-wide pilot and evaluate long-term feasibility • Begin planning for a north Austin facility in 2022 to expand services and access RRDOC Participation at the Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center is currently concentrated in the four closest zip codes in South Austin 8 Commercial Franchise System ► Commercial recycling collection is currently provided through an open market with over 100 permitted private haulers ► An exclusive or zoned franchise system, which limits the number of haulers, would provide ARR with greater ability to regulate hauler activity and enforce requirements that support diversion ► Los Angeles and New York have recently or are in the process of transitioning from an open market to a zoned franchise system to help reach their Zero Waste goals ► Franchise system would increase routing efficiency and improve ARR’s ability to ensure consistent data, services, and messaging 9 Select Strategies & Tactics: Facilities and Private Sector 1. Plan transition to a Franchise System to expand and enhance Universal Recycling Ordinance 1 0 Select Strategies & Tactics: Facilities and Private Sector …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION ORDINANCE REFORM COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25, 2021 MEETING SUMMARY Presented to ZWAC Wednesday October 13th, 2021 Meeting Summary ZWAC Attendees: Cathy Gattuso, Amanda Masino, Ian Steyaert • Citizen Communication • 3 speakers—representing a local recycling business & industry organizations • Expressed opinions about RCI reporting vs. self-reporting • Continued discussion re: intent of C&D rules vs. URO regarding burning wood and using as cover (ADC) • Approved April 23, 2021 minutes • New Business • Briefing by Recycling Certification Institute (RCI) staff on the organization and certification process. – Stephen Bantillo Future Agenda Items Next meeting TBD • Propose working group to allow us to meet more frequently • Would like staff input re: other cities’ C&D rules • Discuss key decision points re: requiring/subsidizing certification, allowing wood as fuel & ADC • Enforcement update • Material end markets that are realistic and environmentally sound • Continued C&D ordinance education
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: October 13th, 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Toter® Contract Agreement Update In October 2021, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) intends to seek Council approval to negotiate and execute a five- year cooperative contract agreement with Toter® Waste Container Manufacturer in the amount of $2.6M. There is an increase in the price of carts due to raw materials that are used to manufacture the carts and due to having to order compost carts; however, Toter® does anticipate the cost of raw materials to go down for (resin)., Should this happen, the unit price of carts for the next quarter will decrease. A warranty will provide 12 years of coverage on the cart body and 10 years of coverage on all other cart components. Austin Resource Recovery utilizes Toter® waste containers to provide residential waste, recycle, and compost collection to its customers. The new agreement would enable the City to continue to provide Toter® waste containers specifically using 24, 32, 64- and 96-gallon sizes for collection. Toter® carts are 100% recyclable and are manufactured using up to 50% recycled plastic while being compatible with ARR’s fully automated and semi- automated trucks. Vehicle Fleet Technology Upgrade (VFTU) The Vehicle Fleet Technology Upgrade (VFTU) is the replacement of SWTS, (Austin Resource Recovery's old cart system) with Fleet Mind’s RMS Cart System. The project consists of 3 segments:, the in-vehicle technology installation, the integration of the City of Austin Billing System with RMS and the integration of Austin 311 Service Request System with RMS. The new cart system will facilitate the automation of manual processes. Each segment of the VFTU Project has a separate implementation date. The first segment, the in-vehicle technology installations, was deployed incrementally after the Pilot Phase (per the contract bid sheet). The second segment, the integration of the billing and cart systems, was deployed on July 12, 2021. The final segment, the carts and service request system integration, is schedule for deployment on October 26, 2021. ARR Solicitations Update As of September 28, 2021 Upcoming Solicitations Under Development (in alphabetical order): 1. Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Collection Services: ILA – City will provide household hazardous waste, recycling, and other collection services for Travis County households located outside the incorporated limits of the City. Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 …
UNIVERSAL RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC FOR ELECTRONICS RECYCLING SERVICES (CONTRACT NUMBER NA210000083) ZWAC: 10/13/2021 Council: 10/14/2021 OVERVIEW 1. Current Contract Information Contract number: NA210000083 Contract length and authorization: Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC, to provide electronics recycling, for up to 55 months, in an amount not to exceed $720,000. Contract Detail: Contract Term Length of Term Authorization Initial Term 30 months $400,000 Optional Extension 1 1 year $160,000 Optional Extension 2 1 year $160,000 TOTAL 5 yrs. $720,000 Funding in the amount of $160,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical drop-off quantities and anticipated future usage. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. 2. Solicitation Information # of bids received: 6 # of non-responsive bids received: 0 Solicitation No.: Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1500 SLW1045 Length of time solicitation was out on the street: 3 weeks Was the time extended? no Issued date: 8/24/2020 Closed date: 9/17/2020 A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Link: Solicitation Documents. ZWAC DRAFT 3. Previous/Current Contract Information Previous contract number: NA180000100 Contract length and authorization: 3 years with 2 12-month renewal options Contract actual spend: $165,416.83 Current status: expired Contract begin date: 4/13/2018 Contract expiration date: 5/13/21 (includes an extension; original expiration was 4/12/2021) 4. Notes/Other Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide the pickup, transportation, and recycling of electronics. Austin Resource Recovery provides specialized waste diversion and disposal services through the Recycle and Reuse Drop-Off Center (RRDOC), to protect the environment and conserve resources. Residents and City departments utilize the RRDOC to drop off various electronic recyclables. Strategic outcome for health and environment. The City estimates collection of over 1,000 tons of electronic recyclable materials from the RRDOC annually. The contract will continue diverting these materials from landfills, maximize the overall …
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: October 13th, 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Toter® Contract Agreement Update In October 2021, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) intends to seek Council approval to negotiate and execute a five- year cooperative contract agreement with Toter® Waste Container Manufacturer in the amount of $2.6M. There is an increase in the price of carts due to raw materials that are used to manufacture the carts and due to having to order compost carts; however, Toter® does anticipate the cost of raw materials to go down for resin. Should this happen, the unit price of carts for the next quarter will decrease. A warranty will provide 12 years of coverage on the cart body and 10 years of coverage on all other cart components. Austin Resource Recovery utilizes Toter® waste containers to provide residential waste, recycle, and compost collection to its customers. The new agreement would enable the City to continue to provide Toter® waste containers specifically using 24, 32, 64- and 96-gallon sizes for collection. Toter® carts are 100% recyclable and are manufactured using up to 50% recycled plastic while being compatible with ARR’s fully automated and semi- automated trucks. Vehicle Fleet Technology Upgrade (VFTU) The Vehicle Fleet Technology Upgrade (VFTU) is the replacement of SWTS (Austin Resource Recovery's old cart system) with FleetMind’s RMS Cart System. The project consists of 3 segments: the in-vehicle technology installation, the integration of the City of Austin Billing System with RMS and the integration of Austin 311 Service Request System with RMS. The new cart system will facilitate the automation of manual processes. Each segment of the VFTU Project has a separate implementation date. The first segment, the in-vehicle technology installations, was deployed incrementally after the Pilot Phase (per the contract bid sheet). The second segment, the integration of the billing and cart systems, was deployed on July 12, 2021. The final segment, the carts and service request system integration, is scheduled for deployment on October 26, 2021. ARR Solicitations Update As of September 28, 2021 Upcoming Solicitations Under Development (in alphabetical order): 1. Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Collection Services: ILA – City will provide household hazardous waste, recycling, and other collection services for Travis County households located outside the incorporated limits of the City. Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 Days: …
Versión en español a continuación. Zero Waste Advisory Commission Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Committee Meeting Wednesday August 25, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Construction and Demolition Reform Committee to be held Wednesday August 25, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday August 24, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 25, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6492 or Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Zero Waste Advisory Commission Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Committee Miércoles 25 de agosto, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (martes 24 de agosto, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-6492 o Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / …
April 23, 2021 ZWAC Construction and Demolition (C&D) Ordinance Reform Committee REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Committee of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) convened in a regular meeting on April 23, 2021 remotely via WebEx. Ian Steyaert called the Board Meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ian Steyaert (chair), Cathy Gattuso, and Amanda Masino Staff in Attendance: Elizabeth Nelson, Selene Castillo, Gena McKinley, Jason McCombs, 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Four (4) citizens spoke during the opportunity for citizen communication. Ross Biel with Recon Services and 3B Recycling in reference to the Qualified Processor section of the C&D Ordinance, addressed that there is not a City Registered Evaluator that verifies third party processor diversion rates alongside RCI (Recycling Certification Institute). Stakeholder Biel also mentioned that processors are not required to register with the City and pointed out that there are issues with processors reporting and reporting accurately, identifying material end markets, and increased pressure to recycle materials that are difficult to divert. Stakeholder Biel pointed out a conflict with RCI allowing fuel burning and the City not allowing burning as a diversion option. Stakeholder Biel spoke of the benefits of RCI certification and the detailed reporting requirements. Walter Biel, owner of Recon Services, and 3B Recycling, discussed the process of becoming RCI Certified, the challenges of recycling construction debris and finding end markets, and the process for becoming a recycler through applying with TCEQ. Stakeholder Biel stated that 70% of the material they receive is wood and burning as biofuel is the only option for this material, which LEED and EPA count as diversion. Stakeholder Biel also spoke about contamination issues at sites collecting comingled recycling that must be landfilled because of that contamination. William Turley, founder and Executive Director of the Construction and Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) shared facts about C&D materials. Stakeholder Turley mentioned that burning wood biomass is recognized as diversion from the landfill by both EPA and LEED and requested that the City recognize that when certifying facilities since Zero Waste tenets allow for 10% waste to energy. Stakeholder Turley stated that RCI certification is the only program for recycling facilities that has been developed to an ISO level and is recognized by USGBC as the only legitimate program, and that requiring all facilities to be certified would reduce fraudulent reporting and increase reporting accuracy. Jeffrey Jacoby, with …
RCI/CORR PROTOCOL ZWAC – C&D Meeting City of Austin, TX August 25, 2021 Stephen M Bantillo Executive Director Recycling Certification Institute What is CORR? • Protocol Created by CDRA • 3rd-party C&D facility certifications • Protocols developed with industry input • RCI protocols, procedures, and methodologies • Transparency / Confidence Process • Registration • “Application for Certification” • Desk Audit • Trained RCI Evaluators • Onsite Evaluation = Verification • Processes, records, and reports of the facility. Risk-Based Assessment • Permits • Frequency of Scale Calibration • Training of Facility Personnel • Maintenance/Operation of Equipment • Use of EMS or Other Data Management • QA/QC of Data Collection Process • Data Calculations • Markets and Sales of Materials Evaluation Report • Facility Overview • Development of Evaluation Plan • Criteria 1. Regulatory Compliance Test 2. Use of Scales 3. Supporting Data for Rate Calculations 4. Data Transcription and Management Individuals Properly Trained 5. 6. Performance Standard Test (5%) • Evaluation Statement Overview Why Important • Transparency • Independent and Objective Assessment and Performance Audit + Evaluation Report • Competitive Advantage -- Level Playing Field • Enforcement • Local Govt – Ordinance Variations and Reporting Why Important • National Standard • USGBC • CALGreen • C&D Industry Demand – Builders/Developers/Architects/LEED AP • Focus on Performance NEXT SECTION • Facility Engagement • Certification • Costs Registration / Certification • REGISTRATION allows a facility to upload its information • Not Audited, only self-reported • CERTIFICATION includes audited/verification and evaluation of data and operational processes Types of Certification • FULL / CONDITIONAL • SINGLE or MIXED MATERIAL • MSW and MIXED MATERIAL COMBINED • Application Process…. Certification • Application for Certification Narrative, Spreadsheets, Data files • Reporting Monthly, Warning Notices, Public Access Certification / Re-Cert Cycle • Certification for 5-years • Initial Certification Year 1 • Recertification Years 2 – 5 • New Certification Year 6 Cost Facility Service Registrations Certification -- Mixed (CDRA member) Certification -- Mixed (non-member) Certification – Single (CDRA member) Certification – Single (non-member) Re-Certification – Mixed Re-Certification – Single Rate $400 $7,000 $8,000 $2,500 $3,500 $3,500 $1,000 Standard Rate Calculation Q&A • Focus on Performance – Infrastructure – Revenues – Sustainability Goals – Jobs • CALGreen and local ordinances Information • stephen.bantillo@gmail.com • https://www.recyclingcertification.org/ • https://greenhalosystems.com/ finis
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Thursday, August 19th, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission to be held Thursday, August 19th, 2021 withSocial Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 by noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Zero Waste Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (Thursday, August 19th, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 (antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512)974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) Annual Internal Review This report covers the period of 1/2/2021 to 7/1/2021 The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code 2-1-182) is: The commission is empowered to review and analyze the policies and resources relating to material discard management in the city, and to advise the city council on materials management policies and resources. The commission shall provide assistance to the city council to ensure its residents that the City provides both an economical and environmentally safe system of waste reduction, resource recovery, and disposal. The commission may provide assistance to the city council to protect the public health and quality of the environment through efficient collection, recycling, composting, and disposal of municipal solid waste. * Request for Council Action (RCA’s) items passed Unanimously January 13th, 2021 ZWAC Regular Meeting New Business a) Discussion and Action: Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) Electronics Recycling Recommendation for Council Action (RCA)* —Andy Dawson b) Discussion and Action: Project Transition Ratification RCA*—Christine Whitney c) Discussion and Action: Reconvene the Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Subcommittee to discuss Infrastructure Deficiencies in Austin Area Marketplace for Viable Construction and Demolition Processing Options d) Discussion and Action: ZWAC Retreat Staff Briefings: a) Roosevelt Gardens Asbestos Abatement Brownfields Project, Budget Planning, Solicitations Updates, Performance, and Statistical Reports February 10th, 2021 ZWAC Regular Meeting (Cancelled) March 11th, 2021 ZWAC Special Called Meeting New Business a) Discussion and Action: Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) Brownfields Recommendation for Council Action (RCA)* —Christine Whitney b) Discussion and Action: Appoint Construction and Demolition Committee Chair* c) Discussion and Action: Multi-family Organic Collection Pilot Rollout—Strategic d) Discussion and Action: Safe Right-of-Way Clearance/Accessibility for Weekly Vehicle Servicing Collection of Garbage, Recycling, and Composting containers from City of Austin Routes—Ron Romero Initiatives Staff Briefings: a). CTM Refresh, Winter Weather Storm Recovery, Garbage and Recycle Collection, Compost, Brush and Bulk Collection, Facilities, Solicitations Updates, Performance, and Statistical Reports March 26th, 2021 ZWAC Special Called Meeting (ZWAC Retreat) New Business 1. Welcome 2. Survey Results a. Data Review b. Brainstorming and Open Discussion 3. Clerk’s Office updates a). Official Communication Channels b). Roles of Staff and Commissioners 4. Closing Remarks April 14th, 2021 ZWAC Regular Meeting Old Business a. Discussion and Action: Safe Right-of-Way Clearance/Accessibility for Weekly Vehicle Servicing Collection of Garbage, Recycling, and Composting containers from City of Austin Routes—Ron Romero and Bill Huck New Business a. Discussion and Action: Officer Elections--Commissioners* a. Gerry …
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: August 19th, 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Landfill Closure Updates The City of Austin’s Landfill at 10108 FM 812 achieved final closure certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). TCEQ considers the facility to be closed and the post-closure care period to have begun on the date of the certification, May 11, 2021. The post-closure care period will be 30 years in accordance with 30 TAC §330.463(b). Post-closure maintenance inspections will be conducted at least through the end of the post-closure care period to determine if any maintenance issues or other problems occur and to ensure that they are corrected. The leachate collection system, groundwater monitoring system, landfill gas monitoring system, and any other required systems must be maintained throughout the post- closure care maintenance period. ARR Solicitations Update As of August 9, 2021 ZWAC Meeting August 19, 2021 Upcoming Solicitations Under Development (in alphabetical order): 1. Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Collection Services: ILA – City will provide household hazardous waste, recycling, and other collection services for Travis County households located outside the incorporated limits of the City. Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 Days: 1. Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Abatement Services: RFP – Contractor to provide removal, encapsulation, and disposition of asbestos, lead, particulate, and mold. 2. Recycling and Solid Waste Consulting Services: RFQS – Consultants to provide professional recycling industry consulting services, including delivering industry knowledge, technical advice, and recommendations on recycling industry marketing indexes and definitions on an as needed basis. Published Solicitations: No updates. Solicitations in Evaluation or Negotiation: 1. Education, Cleanup, and Beautification Services: RFP 1500 CRR3008 – This solicitation was posted on March 1, 2021 and closed on March 25, 2021. Contractors qualified to provide education, cleanup, and beautification services that benefit the public by improving Austin’s environment and aesthetics through a variety of programs and providing resources and education that inspire Austin residents toward effective environmental stewardship. Previous contract has expired. 2. Post-Disaster Debris Removal Services:– RFP 1500 SLW3011 – This solicitation was posted on March 29, 2021 and closed on May 13, 2021. Contractor to provide emergency debris removal services in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) guidelines. No existing contract 3. Post-Disaster Debris Monitoring Services: RFP 1500 SLW3010 – This solicitation was posted on March …
