PLENARY City of Salem, Mayor Driscoll
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Mayor Driscoll presents on the City of Salem's efforts to increase waste diversion.
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PLENARY City of Salem, Mayor Driscoll
- 1. CITY OF SALEM: HOW WE REDUCED OUR WASTE 35% Mayor Kimberley Driscoll City of Salem MassRecycle R3 conference April 8, 2014
- 2. Goals •Reduce solid waste tonnage for environmental and financial objectives. •Be open to innovative waste diversion programs. •Communicate with residents & businesses to maximize participation.
- 3. Power of competitive marketplace •In 2007 bid City’s trash and recycling contracts for the first time. • DEP Technical Assistance Grant • Primarily Senior Staff Selection Committee • Limit 3 barrels, 35 gallons, 50 lbs. • Moved to weekly recycling • Saved over $500,000 annually .
- 4. •In 2012, re-bid City’s trash and recycling contracts • DEP technical assistance grant • Separated disposal from collection and transportation • Re-bid recycling processing to test waters on single stream • Bid disposal separately and before collection bid was issued (so collection bidders would know disposal destination) • Co-bid with Beverly • Saved $250,000 annually Power of competitive marketplace
- 5. SAVINGS Competitive and transparent procurements have saved the City $3 million in the last 7 years.
- 6. 2008: Created SalemRecycles Committee All-volunteer committee created to develop and implement plan for recycling education.
- 10. 2013: Mandatory Recycling • DEP grant funds coordinator for 18 months: • Provides public education about recycling • Monitors trash routes to ensure recycling is set out • July 1-December 31: diverted 300 tons of solid waste, for savings of $20,000. • Estimated savings through March 2014 of $50,000.
- 11. 2014: Curbside Composting Pilot • ‘Soft’ sell beginning Summer 2013 • Used GoogleDoc to capture sign-ups • Promoted by press release, social media, neighborhood associations, mailings, and Park & Rec book. • By April 2014: 550 households participating • By December 2014: goal of 1,500 households • Voluntary program • Bid collection and transportation • Paid for out of saving from 2012 solid waste re-bid
- 12. Cart Distribution • First distribution at Book Swap • Opportunity to speak with residents • Tremendous energy and enthusiasm • Great exposure to those who were not aware of program
- 13. Results • Since 2007 trash reduced by 35%. • Since 2009 over 20,000 tons of solid waste diverted. • Since 2007 taxpayer savings of $750,000 annually. • Increased understanding and interest in trash reduction and recycling initiatives. • Community enthusiasm for recycling for both environmental and financial benefit of the City. • Great volunteer effort, with over 40 regular volunteers to support SalemRecycles.
- 14. In conclusion……. We recognize that recycling and waste diversion is not just good for the planet: it’s also good for our bottom line.
- 15. Questions