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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 4270 ORDINANCE NO. e97n AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 50: GARBAGE AND TRASH, OF THE CODE OF FAYETTEVILLE, TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF 90, 33 GALLON, RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE BAGS IN THE YEAR 2001 . BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1 . That §50.20, B., a., of the Code of Fayetteville, is hereby deleted and the following shall be inserted in its stead: §50.20 Service Requirements. B. Residential Service a. The City shall supply each resident receiving residential garbage service with a quantity of 90, 33 gallon, residential garbage bags in the year 2001 . Section 2. Solid Waste staff will present a long range plan for the volume based program by May, 200.1 , to the Fayetteville City Council. D APPROVED this 5i ' day of September , 2000. Al APPROVED r f By: 4� r , Fed Hanna, Mayor ATTEST: By: Heather Woodruff, Ci Clerk to A NAME OF FILE: �,4", , I�D, �iZ 7, CROSS REFERENCE: Date Contents of File Initials - 6LO 9--/ o FAYETTEVtLE i� THE CITU OF FAVETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS TO: Fayetteville City Council THRU: Fred Hanna, Mayor _ I Charles Venable, Public Works Director C-0 FROM: Cheryl Zotti, Environmental Affairs Administrator ) DATE: August 3, 2000 , o SUBJECT: Volume Based Program - 2001 Staff requests approval to amend Ordinance Number 4111 , 50.2, B, 1 , a.. This section of ordinance states the City shall supply each resident receiving residential garbage service with a quantity of residential garbage bags every twelve months, beginning January 2000. 104 bags will be supplied each resident in the first year and 78 bags will be provided each resident in future years. Staff would like to amend the last sentence to state: 104 bags will be supplied to each resident in future years. This will increase the number of garbage bags to be supplied to each resident from 78 to 104 in 2001 and future years. The Environmental Concerns Committee requested the implementation of volume based program, in an effort to provide a more equitable solid waste billing system, reduce the amount of garbage the City was placing in a landfill, and increase recycling efforts throughout the residential sector. To date, the program has proved to accomplish these goals. Equity Prior to implementing the volume based program, residents could dispose of an unlimited amount of garbage for a flat monthly fee. With an unlimited disposal system, one resident can place ten garbage bags out for collection each week while his neighbor places two bags out for collection, and they both pay the same flat monthly fee. The volume based program provides a more equitable system. It allows a specified quantity of disposal each year for a monthly fee of $9.25. Residents needing more disposal capacity than allowed must pay more. The current system does not provide a monetary advantage to residents who generate one bag of waste per week; however, it does provide a more equitable system for the majority of residents. Reduced landfill disposal The waste generation in the residential sector has become more consistent, with the majority of our residents placing, on average, two garbage bags at curbside for collection each week. The residential waste stream has been reduced by 16% since implementing the volume based program. 113 WEST MOUNTAIN 72701 (501) 575-8388 �J PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Increased Recycling Efforts Participation in the curbside recycling program has increased tremendously since implementing the volume based program. Staff estimates a city wide participation rate of 85%, with some neighborhoods reaching 95%. The volume of materials collected has increased beyond expectations. Households that were putting out a recycling bin half full before the volume based program are now putting out one, often two, recycling bins overflowing. Staff has been very pleased with the impact the volume based program has had on the recycling program. Survey Staff released a city wide survey requesting response to eight questions and allowing space for written comments. To date we have received approximately 4,000 surveys. The survey results indicate that 84% of the respondents do not use more than two bags. The survey also indicates that 46% of the respondents would like a larger bag, so that it will fit over a standard 32 gallon garbage can. The survey indicates that 94% of the respondents participate in our curbside recycling program. The majority of the respondents provided written comments, which have been very valuable in evaluating the program. The two most common comments are on the size of the bag and the reduction to 78 garbage bags in the year 2001 . The City distributed 30 gallon bags in 2000. The most common complaint received is that a 30 gallon bag will not fit a standard 32 gallon garbage can. Staff agrees with this concern. Many residents have also commented that they would like a smaller bag, and more of them. They indicated that the large bags do not fit a standard kitchen can ( 13 gallons) and the 30 gallon bag is too heavy when full. Staff agrees with this comment as well. Staff recommends distributing 104, 33 gallon, garbage bags to each household. Staff further recommends allowing residents to trade 33 gallon bags for 13 gallon bags if that size better fits their household. We would allow residents to exchange their bags after distribution. We will distribute the 104 bags in two rolls of 52 bags. Residents would be allowed to exchange their bags in rolls of 52. Specifically, they could exchange all 104 bags or a single roll of 52 bags. Residents would be allowed to exchange 104, 33 gallon, bags for 264, 13 gallon bags, or 52, 33 gallon, bags for 132, 13 gallon, bags. Cart Pilot The two most common collection methods used in volume based programs are the use of either specified garbage bags or plastic garbage carts. A bag program was selected for Fayetteville. However, we believe it is important to further evaluate the use of carts. The Solid Waste Division recently completed a pilot program using 60 gallon carts and automated collection equipment. The pilot was conducted in an area with approximately 240 households. Carts were issued to every household and for a six week period, participants were requested to use the carts instead of purple bags. Semi-automated and fully-automated equipment was used for collection. We released surveys to all participants in the cart pilot. We received 142 responses to the 240 surveys sent to participants. The survey indicated that 88% of the respondents prefer to use the cart instead of purple bags. Additional responses include, 91 % indicated carts are easier than bags to use, 65% would support a $2 per month increase to support changing to a cart system and 58% would be willing to purchase the carts themselves. We plan to conduct a second pilot in the west and southeast areas of Fayetteville in October. Summary Recommendation The volume based program has provided more equity and increased recycling efforts in our residential waste collection program. The program overall has been accepted well by the community and they continue to support the City's recycling program. Staff does not believe it is justified to reduce the number of bags issued to 78 at this point. This would not make the program more equitable (because it still does not address those producing one bag of waste per week); it would only make the program more restrictive. Staff believes it would be better to issue 104 garbage bags to each household in 2001 and continue evaluating the program next year. This would allow staff to continue educating our community, conduct another cart pilot and develop a long range plan for the volume based program in the future, which will include addressing the issue of those producing one bag of garbage per week. In conclusion, staff recommends amending the ordinance to allow for the distribution of 104 garbage bags in 2001 and future years. Staff also requests approval to increase the size of the bags to 33 gallons and implementation of an exchange program. Staff will present these recommendations to the Environmental Concerns Committee prior to the September 5, City Council meeting. Staff will be present at the agenda session as well as the City Council meeting. Should you have any questions in regards to this request, please call me at 444-3498. Thank you. Volunaased Sanitation Rate Pram Large Family Survey Results (4 or more) As of: 08/04/2000 Total Number of Responses: 881 Question #1 Average How many live in your household? 4.40 J, mg v Question #2 No Yes4 Does your household generate 566 315 SZ(�j7p more than 2 bags per week? 64% 36% Question #3 No Yes 78 bags for 2001 . Will this be 569 312 enough? 64.6% 35.4% Question #4 13 gal 18 gal 24 gal 30 gal 32 gal 36 gal What size bag is best for your 51 22 15 289 143 361 household? 6% 2% 2% 33% 16% 41 % Question #5 Yes No Are you satisfied with the quality 626 255 of bags? 71 % 29% Question #6 Yes No Do you participate in curbside 840 41 recycling? 95% 5% Question #7 Excellent Good Fair Below Avg Unsat. Level of service provided by SWD. 244 412 171 30 24 28% 47% 19% 3% 3% Question #8 Volume Curbside Bulk Yard Fill-a-truck Residential programs you are 881 840 230 324 55 familiar with. 100% 95% 26% 37% 6% Freon Compost Mulch HHW 26 123 119 215 3% 14% 14% 24% Waste Collection Pilot Progra Survey Summary Total Number of Responses: 142 Question #1 How many live in your household? 3. 13 Question #2 32 Gal 64 Gal 96 Gal What size cart for your household? 17 109 16 11. 97% 76. 76% 11.27% Question #3 Yes No Cart easier than bags? 129 13 90. 85% 9. 15% Question #4 Yes No Quality of cart satisfactory? 138 4 97. 18% 2. 82% Question #5 Bags Carts Which method do you prefer? 17 125 11. 97% 88. 03% Question #6 Yes No $2 per month increase for carts? 92 50 64. 79% 35. 21 % Question #7 Yes No Purchase cart for $40? 82 60 57. 75% 42. 25% 08/04/2000 Volumkased Sanitation Rate Plogram Summary of Survey Results As of: 08/0412000 Total Number of Responses: 49035 Question #1 Average How many live in your household? 2.49 Question #2 No Yes Does your household generate 3,403 632 more than 2 bags per week? 64% 16% Question #3 No Yes 78 bags for 2001 . Will this be 11508 2,527 enough? 37. 4% 62. 6% Question #4 13 gal 18 gal 24 gal 30 gal 32 gal 36 gal What size bag is best for your 258 148 153 11633 671 13172 household? 6% 4% 4% 40% 17% 29% Question #5 Yes No Are you satisfied with the quality 3,255 780 of bags? 81 % 19% Question #6 Yes No Do you participate in curbside 31804 231 recycling? 94% 6% Question #7 Excellent Good Fair Below Avg Unsat. Level of service provided by SWD. 11363 1 ,843 657 93 79 34% 46% 16% 2% 2% Question #8 Volume Curbside Bulk Yard Fill-a-truck Residential programs you are 4,035 31804 11028 13537 240 familiar with. 100% 94% 25% 38% 6% Freon Compost Mulch HHW 116 605 527 1 ,032 3% 15% 13% 26% • STAFF REVIEW FORM • X AGENDA REQUEST CONTRACT REVIEW GRANT REVIEW For the Council meeting of September S . 2000 FROM : Cheryl Zotti Solid Waste Public Works Name Division Department ACTION REQUESTED : Staff requests approval to amend ordinance number 4111 , 50 . 2 , B , l , a , to allow for the distribution of 104 , 33 gallon , garbage bags to households in the year 2001 and future years and implementation of a bag exchange program . Please see attached memorandum . S� T� COST TO CITY : AELr pop estimated $ 170 , 000 $174 , 473 Materials & Supplies Cost of this request Category/Project Budget Category/Project Name 5500 - 5020 - 5225 . 00 $ 6 , 472 Residential Account Number Funds Used to Date Program Name $ 166 , 001 Solid Waste Project Number Remaining balance Fund BUDGET REVIEW : /X�(_,_� Budgeted Item Budget Adjustment Attached 7�'/L4 Budget Coordinator Administrative Services Director CONTRACT/GRANT/LEASE REVIEW : /f C= gIQ UD Accounting n ge Date Internal Auditor Date City Attor Date ADA Coordinator Date � qLpu 8 9. 00 Purchasing Officer Date Grants Coordinator Date STAFF RECOMMENDATION : �1� 8-3-2f)oc� on xe a Zvi22 Date Cross Reference � 8 l�-Gb New Item : Yes No ep rtment ' rector � T Prev Ord/Res # : dmin` Serv ' ce irector to Orig Contract Date : Ma or Date Orig Contract Number : • STAFF REVIEW FORM PAGE 2 Description Meeting Date Comments: Reference Comments: Budget Manager Accounting Manager City Attorney Purchasing Manager Internal Auditor ADA Coordinator Grants Coordinator FAYETTEVILLE THE CITY OF FAYETTEVIEEE, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE To: Cheryl Zotti, Solid Waste From: Heather Woodruff, City Clerk Date: September 12, 2000 Attached is a copy of the ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Code of Fayetteville. The original will be microfilmed and filed with the City Clerk . cc: Steve Davis, Budget and Research Rainy Wilcox, Business Office Survey for Cart Waste • FAYETTEVILLE Collection Pilot Program 1 . How many people live in your household? _ 2. The cart capacity used in this pilot study was 64 gallons. What size of cart would best suit your household? _ 32 gallons _ 64 gallons 96 gallons 3. Was the cart easier than the purple bags to handle and use for your garbage collection? Yes _ No 4. Was the quality of the cart used in this pilot study satisfactory? Yes — No 5. Which volume based collection method does your household prefer? Bags _ Carts 6. Would your household support a $2 per month increase in your sanitation bill if carts were used citywide? Yes _ No 7. Would your household be willing to purchase a cart for approximately $40 if carts were used citywide? Yes No IT IS IMPORTANT TO PUT YOUR CART AT THE CURB ON THURSDAY, JULY 139 BEFORE 6: 00 A. M. FOR COLLECTION.