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Home My WebLink AboutRSWRB April 2023 Agenda PacketNotice of Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board will meet on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 6:00 pm Community Building – John Neighbors Activity Room 6104 Auden Mission Statement: “The Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board is responsible for: studies and recommendations on recycling and solid waste; and Community education on matters relating to recycling and solid waste.” The Agenda for the meeting is as follows: 1) Call to Order 2) Approval of March 2023 Minutes 3) Board Member Reports, Business/Action Items: a) New Neighbor Program – Barnwell b) Spring Festival Report – Corrinn c) Determine summer work for RSRWB board members d) Fall Currents Article 4) Achieving a 50% solid waste diversion rate goal in West U - Ideas to achieve a) Gregory/Fehl food waste composting proposal and marketing items (cont'd from March) 5) West U Staff Report: a) WTDWIT update - ATRS bins and App update b) Food waste stats c) Statistics on solid waste 6) Chairman’s report, member comments 7) Adjourn – next meeting May 9, 2023 If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary at 713.662.5813 in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your participation in the meeting. MEETING MINUTES RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 1 RSWRB Meeting Minutes –March 2023 Community Building, John Neighbors Activity Room – 6104 Auden, West University Place, Texas 77005 1) CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM. 2) ATTENDANCE: Members Present: Chairpersons Monte Edlund and Shreya Sheth; Mary Barnwell, Corrinn Davis, Lindsay Gregory, Rick Mifflin, and Eric Orzeck. Also Present: Ed Orozco (West U, Asst. Director of Public Works), John Barnes (City Council Member), Naina Pai, Peggy Goetz, and former Board member, Susie Hairston. Member(s) Absent: Julie Fehl, Ravi Pai 3) AGENDA ORDER: The Agenda Order was not changed. 4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A Motion was made to approve the minutes of the February meeting. 1st: Gregory 2nd: Sheth Action: Pass 5) BOARD MEMBER REPORTS – BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS: (a) WULL Carnival Report-Edlund Edlund distributed an electronic copy of the report prior to the meeting. The times on the schedule were incorrect. Gregory suggested that Water Monster could be used next year. It was discussed that the RSWRB hasn’t been participating in the West U Softball Association (WUSA) Carnival, and it should be added to our list of activities. It was suggested that the Board establish a contact with WUSA. (b) Determine Summer Events Board Will Attend The Board will not participate in the July 4 event. MEETING MINUTES RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 2 RSWRB Meeting Minutes –March 2023 (c) Achieving a 50% Solid Waste Diversion Rate Goal in West U-Ideas to Achieve The Board discussed the importance of goal setting and Board consensus is needed. Mifflin commented that the total impact on the environment and waste reduction is key. A suggestion was made to have a 2023 place holder in the slide presentation. (i) Gregory/Fehl food waste composting proposal Gregory reviewed slides. Barnes suggested including keeping community outreach hyper- local-such as West U Methodist, West U Baptist, etc. The slides don’t include the South Campus ball fields or the Rec Center. Families with middle school and high school students that participate in UCAL basketball could be included in outreach. Board members can suggest to their neighbors that they sign up for one of the curbside compost collection services. West U could sponsor a team to get X number to sign up for composting. A suggestion was made to have a grassroots campaign to do composting. Other local entities could be contacted such as the Studio 3 Salon and the Library. Within 30-45 days, have roll-out with compost vendor data reports. Barnes suggested the Board try to get on the City Council Agenda for March or April and go straight to marketing on what the City is doing as a path forward, such that West U can post on Nextdoor and other platforms. The Board will try to get on the March 27 Agenda to provide slides and ask for Council support. A question was raised as to whether the Board should ask for bin supplements that include a free compost collection bin or availability at a reduced cost. A suggestion was made that the Board prepare a request for what type of support we would like at Community events. 7) WEST U STAFF REPORT: (a) West U Collects App Update The Board adjourned so there was no report, other than to say the West U Collects App Update is still in progress and no completion date is known presently. (b) Food Waste RFQ Status Orozco said the City would support advertising the compost collection services. (c) Statistics on Solid Waste The Board adjourned so there was no report. MEETING MINUTES RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 3 RSWRB Meeting Minutes –March 2023 8) CHAIRMAN’S REPORT/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Chairwoman Sheth thanked former Board member Susie Hairston for her efforts on revisions to presentation materials for the Master Recycler Class. 9) ADJOURNMENT: At approximately 7:16 PM, Davis motioned to adjourn tonight’s meeting. The motion was seconded by Mifflin. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting to April 11. MEETING MINUTES RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 4 RSWRB Meeting Minutes –March 2023 Attachment 1 Action Items –March 2023 Action Item Board/Staff Lead Next Review Date Completion or Event Date Comments Email December and January Stats to Board Members Orozco 3/7/23 Report the West U Collects App Status and how the Apps are managed by the Administrator Orozco 3/7/23 Request head of ITR attend Board Meeting. Orozco 3/7/23 Review process to green light volunteer participation and whether a waiver may be required. Orozco 3/7/23 Tree Lighting Ceremony Report Sheth 3/7/23 MEETING MINUTES RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 5 RSWRB Meeting Minutes –March 2023 Action Item Board/Staff Lead Next Review Date Completion or Event Date Comments Provide ideas for including student volunteers for the RSWRB Pai 3/7/23 . Brainstorm ways to increase recycling rates Edlund/Sheth 3/7/23 Review New Neighbor Literature Barnwell/ Board 3/7/23 Review the City’s Electronic File system for RSWRB Board 3/7/23 Provide Googledocs Tutorial Gregory 3/7/23 Review existing games and suggest possible new games Board 4/11/23 Train RSWRB members on recycling. Board 1/10/23 MEETING MINUTES RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 6 RSWRB Meeting Minutes –March 2023 Action Item Board/Staff Lead Next Review Date Completion or Event Date Comments Organize the RSWRB Storage Area Davis/Barnwell 12/13/22 Orozco suggested Davis and Barnwell send him an Amazon link with storage containers we would like. Summer 2023 Currents Article (June, July August) Pai 2/14/23 2/21/23 Fall 2023 Currents Article (September, October, November) 5/23/23 Winter 2023 Currents Article (December, January, February) 8/22/23 WUES Communications Fehl/Gregory Ongoing Ongoing Neighborhood Welcome and Bin Delivery Barnwell Ongoing Ongoing Closed Action Items MEETING MINUTES RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 7 RSWRB Meeting Minutes –March 2023 Action Item Board/Staff Lead Next Review Date Completion or Event Date Comments West U Winter Currents-Curbside and Recycling Guidelines Marlow 10/12/21 10/16/21 WUES Fall Carnival (Boo Bash) Marlow 11/9/21 10/16/21 West U Shredding Event Mifflin 11/9/21 11/6/21 Social Media- November Davis 11/9/21 11/9/21 Focused on America Recycles Day. Spring 2022 Currents Article (March, April, May) Orzeck 11/19/21 Topic is Medical Bridges. Marlow to email Board Members for review. Master Recycler Report Marlow 12/14/21 Yvonne Jacobs made a presentation to the Board. Susie Hairston was present. Social Media- December Davis 12/14/21 12/14/21 Davis prepared social media topic for greening up your holidays. Candy Wrapper Collection Fehl/Gregory 12/14/21 11/12/21 MEETING MINUTES RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 8 RSWRB Meeting Minutes –March 2023 Action Item Board/Staff Lead Next Review Date Completion or Event Date Comments Check with West U App to update reference discontinuance of Styrofoam collection at Westpark. Marlow 2/8/22 2/8/22 Summer 2022 Currents Article (June, July, August) Marlow N/A 2/21/22 Holiday Tree Lighting Removal Barnwell/Pai 2/8/22 2/24/22 Barnwell provided a written report. WUES Service Day Fehl/Gregory 3/28/22 Barnwell and Davis participated. Easter Spring Festival Sheth 4/9/22 WUES Earth Day Fehl/Gregory 4/22/22 Tour of MRF Facility Marlow 4/30/22 Spring Shred It Event Davis 5/7/22 MEETING MINUTES RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 9 RSWRB Meeting Minutes –March 2023 Action Item Board/Staff Lead Next Review Date Completion or Event Date Comments Fall 2022 Currents Article (September, October, November) Davis 5/23/22 Yard Waste Winter 2022 Currents Article (December, January, February) Edlund 8/11/22 8/22/22 Review Pumpkin Collection Flyer for 2022 Barnwell 8/11/22 Orozco provided a draft. Order prizes for Boo-Bash and other events Pai/Davis/Barn -well; Orozco 10/11/22 DONE Adult prize for guess the number of plastic bottle tops in the jar Review Candy Wrapper Collection Flyer Board DONE Review Candy Wrapper Collection Flyer WTDWI (What to do with it flyer) Barnwell/Sheth DONE Orozco will try and have a draft ready by the next Board Meeting, but a date is to be determined. Obtain quote for 96- gallon bin for WUES Orozco 11/8/22 COMPLETE The City purchases 96-gallon bins, but they are purchased in bulk on an infrequent basis at the cost of $225/bin. MEETING MINUTES RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 10 RSWRB Meeting Minutes –March 2023 Action Item Board/Staff Lead Next Review Date Completion or Event Date Comments Print Handouts for Shred-It Event Orozco 11/8/22 11/5/22 Print Handouts for Shred-It Event Schedule ITR Tour Orozco 11/8/22 11/10/22 Orozco will coordinate so that Hairston and Jacobs can tour ITR ahead of the course to ensure the materials will have the proper information for residents. Liaise with Senior Services about reviving pick-up program for Semi- Annual Shred- It event Orzeck 11/8/22 11/5/22 Orzeck will liaise with Sr. Services to see if we can revive a program whereby volunteers pick up recyclable items (scrap metal/appliances/electronics) from Seniors and transport them to the event. Confirm Date of Holiday Event Edlund DONE Date is December 5 Determine if Master Recycling Course can be added to online activities at the Rec Center. Orozco 11/8/22 COMPLETE Determine if Master Recycling Course can be added to online activities at the Rec Center. MEETING MINUTES RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 11 RSWRB Meeting Minutes –March 2023 Action Item Board/Staff Lead Next Review Date Completion or Event Date Comments Liaise with Senior Services about reviving pick-up program for Semi- Annual Shred- It event Orzeck 11/8/22 11/5/22 Orzeck will liaise with Sr. Services to see if we can revive a program whereby volunteers pick up recyclable items (scrap metal/appliances/electronics) from Seniors and transport them to the event. Placement of RSWRB info on the City’s computer system Board 12/13/22 Edlund provided a link on 11/8/22 to the read only files and the Board will discuss file management suggestions at the December Board meeting. Spring 2023 Currents Article (March, April, May) Fehl 11/8/22 11/15/22 Spring 2023 Currents Article (March, April, May) Report on Food Waste RFQ Orozco 2/14/23 Report on WTDWI Orozco 2/14/23 MEETING MINUTES RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 12 RSWRB Meeting Minutes –March 2023 Action Item Board/Staff Lead Next Review Date Completion or Event Date Comments Communicate with WULL regarding booth location and recycling at WULL Opening Ceremonies Event Edlund 2/14/23 2/25/23 Determine status of Zero Waste Participation and recycling efforts. Prepare Tree Lighting Removal Event Report Barnwell 2/14/23 Report sent prior to 2/14/23 mtg. Provide status of revised content for Master Recycler’s Course Sheth 3/7/23 3/7/23 Food Waste Stats MARCH 2023 Zero Waste Houston - 32,844 lbs Moonshot - 387lbs Item MARCH % of Materials Tons $ / Ton Total Rev Rev Share West U Rev Garbage Collection: (Avg $ / ton)ton plus ton neg amount - neg amount of bill Regular Trash 365.30 ($43.65) ($15,946.27) Subtotal Garbage Collection:365.30 ($15,946.27) Curbside Recycle:Single Stream Total Tons: 111.20 Blended Value/Ton XOCC (corrig.cardboard) 23.80% 26.47 $35.00 $926.30 $45.74 ALL OTHER PAPER 0.00% 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 XONP (newspapers, mag, inserts) 49.45% 54.99 $0.00 $0.00 Processing Fee: XPETE (PET plastic #1) 2.02% 2.25 $290.00 $651.41 ($97.98) XHDPEC (color plastic #2) 2.03% 2.26 $205.00 $462.76 XHDPEN (natural plastic #1) 1.10% 1.22 $1,315.00 $1,608.51 Value Delta / Ton 3-7 PLASTIC 0.40% 0.44 $10.00 $4.45 ($52.24) XMIXED GLASS 9.75% 10.84 ($38.00) ($412.00)75%($39.18) XSTEEL (steel cans) 1.17% 1.30 $150.00 $195.16 Rebate / Ton XUBC (aluminum) 1.22% 1.36 $1,550.00 $2,102.79 XWASTE 9.06% 10.07 ($45.00) ($453.36) FUEL $0.00 ENV FEE $0.00 DISPOSAL FEE P/TON ($52.24) Subtotal Curbside:111.20 $5,086.01 ($5,809.37) *p/ton price increase per CPI Yard Waste 113.89 (16.50) ($1,879.19) Misc. / Special Events: Electronic Scrap #DIV/0! 100% $0.00 Outside Metal Vendor #DIV/0! 100% $0.00 Total Misc. & Special Event Revenue:0.00 $0.00 Total WM Revenue: Total Recycling Revenue: SOLID WASTE: TOTAL TONS: 365.30 TOTAL REVENUE/(EXPENDITURE):($15,946.27) Recycling % RECYCLING:38.13% Tons Curbside: 111.20 TOTAL RECYCLING: 111.20 TOTAL REVENUE/(EXPENDITURE):($5,809.37) YARD WASTE Tons Curbside: 113.89 TOTAL YW: 113.89 TOTAL REVENUE/(EXPENDITURE):($1,879.19) TOTAL:590.39 ($23,634.82) City of West University Place, TexasRECYCLING REVENUEYEAR 2023ItemJANUARYFEBRUARYMARCH% of Materials Tons $ / Ton Total RevRev Share West U Rev% of Materials Tons $ / Ton Total RevRev Share West U Rev% of Materials Tons $ / Ton Total RevRev Share West U RevGarbage Collection: (Avg $ / ton)ton plus ton neg amount - neg amount of bill ton plus ton neg amount - neg amount of bill ton plus ton neg amount - neg amount of billRegular Trash 442.29($39.85) ($17,624.98)343.65($43.74) ($15,031.52)365.30($43.65) ($15,946.27)Subtotal Garbage Collection:442.29($17,624.98)343.65($15,031.52)365.30($15,946.27)Curbside Recycle:Single Stream Total Tons: 151.99Blended Value/TonSingle Stream Total Tons: 101.97Blended Value/TonSingle Stream Total Tons: 111.20Blended Value/TonXOCC (corrig.cardboard) 23.80% 36.17 $35.00 $1,266.08 $42.39 23.80% 24.27 $35.00 $849.41 $45.74 23.80% 26.47 $35.00 $926.30 $45.74ALL OTHER PAPER 0.00% 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 0.00 $0.00 $0.00XONP (newspapers, mag, inserts) 49.45% 75.16 $0.00 $0.00Processing Fee:49.45% 50.42 $0.00 $0.00Processing Fee:49.45% 54.99 $0.00 $0.00Processing Fee:XPETE (PET plastic #1) 2.02% 3.07 $245.00 $752.20($97.98)2.02% 2.06 $290.00 $597.34($97.98)2.02% 2.25 $290.00 $651.41($97.98)XHDPEC (color plastic #2) 2.03% 3.09 $205.00 $632.51 2.03% 2.07 $205.00 $424.35 2.03% 2.26 $205.00 $462.76XHDPEN (natural plastic #1) 1.10% 1.67 $1,315.00 $2,198.54Value Delta / Ton1.10% 1.12 $1,315.00 $1,475.00Value Delta / Ton1.10% 1.22 $1,315.00 $1,608.51Value Delta / Ton3-7 PLASTIC 0.40% 0.61 $10.00 $6.08($55.59)0.40% 0.41 $10.00 $4.08($52.24)0.40% 0.44 $10.00 $4.45($52.24)XMIXED GLASS 9.75% 14.82($38.00) ($563.12)75%($41.69)9.75% 9.94($38.00) ($377.80)75%($39.18)9.75% 10.84($38.00) ($412.00)75%($39.18)XSTEEL (steel cans) 1.17% 1.78 $150.00 $266.74Rebate / Ton1.17% 1.19 $150.00 $178.96Rebate / Ton1.17% 1.30 $150.00 $195.16Rebate / TonXUBC (aluminum) 1.22% 1.85 $1,350.00 $2,503.28 1.22% 1.24 $1,550.00 $1,928.25 1.22% 1.36 $1,550.00 $2,102.79XWASTE 9.06% 13.77($45.00) ($619.66)9.06% 9.24($45.00) ($415.73)9.06% 10.07($45.00) ($453.36)FUEL($0.00)$0.00 $0.00ENV FEE$0.00 $0.00 $0.00DISPOSAL FEE P/TON($55.59) ($52.24) ($52.24)Subtotal Curbside:151.99 $6,442.63($8,449.50)101.97 $4,663.85($5,327.17)111.20 $5,086.01($5,809.37)Curbside tonnage breakdown is an estimate based upon random sampling of City's collections.*p/ton price increase per CPIYard Waste 109.35(16.50) ($1,804.28)63.24(16.50) ($1,043.46)113.89(16.50) ($1,879.19)SOLID WASTE:TOTAL TONS: 442.29 343.65 365.30TOTAL REVENUE/(EXPENDITURE):($17,624.98) ($15,031.52) ($15,946.27)Recycling %Recycling %Recycling %RECYCLING:37.14% 32.47% 38.13%Tons Curbside: 151.99 101.97 111.20TOTAL RECYCLING: 151.99 101.97 111.20TOTAL REVENUE/(EXPENDITURE):($8,449.50) ($5,327.17) ($5,809.37)YARD WASTETons Curbside: 109.35 63.24 113.89TOTAL YW: 109.35 63.24 113.89TOTAL REVENUE/(EXPENDITURE):($1,804.28) ($1,043.46) ($1,879.19)TOTAL:703.63($27,878.76)445.62($21,402.15)590.39($23,634.82) City of West University Place, TexasRECYCLING REVENUEThrough: 3/31/23ITEM2021 2022 2023Tons Rev Tons Rev Tons RevGARBAGE COLLECTION:Regular Trash 4,999.24(184,481.97)4,527.30(192,799.12)1,151.24(48,602.77)Subtotal Garbage Collection:4,999.24(184,481.97)4,527.30(192,799.12)1,151.24(48,602.77)CURBSIDE RECYCLING:XOCC (corrig. Carboard) 384.25($8,083.97)369.32 $119,014.50 86.91($19,586.04)ALL OTHER PAPER 145.92 0.00 0.00XONP (newspapers, mag inserts) 761.40 767.21 180.57XPETE (PET plastic #1) 86.84 31.28 7.38XHDPEC (color plastic #2) 17.81 31.41 7.41XHDPEN (natural plastic #1) 15.26 17.01 4.023-7 PLASTIC 10.43 6.20 1.46XMIXED GLASS 311.22 151.34 35.60XSTEEL (steel cans) 1.35 18.12 4.27XUBC (aluminum) 4.22 18.97 4.45XWASTE 69.92 140.56 33.08Subtotal Curbside:1,808.61($8,083.97)1,551.43 $119,014.50 365.16($19,586.04)SOLID WASTE:TOTAL TONS: 4,999.24 4,527.30 1,151.24TOTAL REV/(EXP):($184,481.97) ($192,799.12) ($48,602.77)RECYCLING:Avg. Recycling Rate Avg. Recycling Rate Avg. Recycling RateTons Curbside: 1,808.61 34.51% 1,551.43 32.68% 365.16 24.08%TOTAL RECYCLING: 1,808.61 1,551.43 365.16TOTAL REV/(EXP):($8,083.97)$119,014.50($19,586.04)YARD WASTETons Curbside: 825.50 646.63 0.00TOTAL YW: 825.50 646.63 0.00TOTAL REV/(EXP):($11,424.92) ($10,373.36) ($4,726.92)TOTAL:7,633.35($203,990.86)6,725.36($84,157.98)1,516.40($72,915.73) westutx.gov/foodwaste Curbside Composting EASY AS 1, 2, 3 ! Cuts landfill methane emissions benefits OF COMPOSTING5 Saves the city money in trash collection services Saves limited landfill space Creates a nutrient-rich soil product Reduces reliance on fertilizers Select your vendor & get started today! March 2023 STEP 1 G O O D S E A L = N O B U G S ! G O O D S E A L = N O B U G S ! Outside in a airtight sealed bin In your freezer Storage Options:Leave it dUMP IT Fruit rinds Coffee grounds Egg shells Vegetable peels Stale bread Paper towels Meat ACCEPTED*: Leave outside for your scheduled pick-up times. Staples from tea bags Tape Twist ties Stickers on peels NOT ACCEPTED*: *Not all inclusive list Seal It STEP 2 S T EP 3 Store your food scraps until pick-up day. Collect your food scraps.