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Arlington County Solid Waste Study for Multifamily and Commercial Sectors

The Arlington County Solid Waste Study, presented by Chip Goyette from the Department of Environmental Services, examines solid waste management in multifamily and commercial sectors. Covering 26 square miles with a population of 196,800, this study highlights that the multifamily and commercial sectors generate 70-75% of the county's solid waste. Key points include recycling requirements, management responsibilities, and an expanded Solid Waste Management Plan aimed at enhancing recycling efforts. Community involvement and persistent education methods are essential for achieving sustainability.

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Arlington County Solid Waste Study for Multifamily and Commercial Sectors

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  1. Arlington CountyCommercial/Multifamily Solid Waste Study Presented by:Chip Goyette, Solid Waste Planner Arlington County Government Department of Environment Services

  2. Agenda: • Arlington Facts and Figures • Multi-family/Commercial Recycling • Solid Waste Management Plan • Solid Waste Study • Questions and Answers

  3. Arlington Facts and Figures • Twenty-six square miles • Population of 196,800 • 57% of residents live in apartments or condos • 33 million square feet of commercial space • Commercial and multi-family sector generates 70-75% of all solid waste produced in the County

  4. Multifamily & Commercial Recycling in Arlington • Responsible Party • Material Requirements • Reporting Requirements • Education

  5. MF/Commercial Recycling: Responsible Party Definitions (Chapter 10, Article IV) Multiple-family dwelling - the owner, manager, or agent responsible for the management and disposal of solid waste generated at that property. Business – the business or property owner, manager or agent and, if different, the party responsible for the Management and disposal of solid waste generated at that business.

  6. MF/Commercial Recycling: Material Requirements • Multifamily • Commercial

  7. MF/Commercial Recycling: Reporting Requirements • Multifamily • Commercial • Haulers

  8. MF/Commercial Recycling: Education Requirements • Periodic education required • Signage • Flyers/Posters • Lease language & property manuals • Verbal education

  9. Solid Waste Management Plan: The Opportunity • Largest Generator of Solid Waste • Low Recycling and Participation • Tonnage Reports • Resources at County level

  10. Solid Waste Management Plan:Enhancements, First Five Years • Expanded recycling for multi-family and commercial properties • Expanded solid waste planning and compliance capacity • Environment investment fee -- detailed feasibility analysis • Solid waste study

  11. Solid Waste Study: Community Involvement • Expanded SWC membership • SWC developed policy questions • Presented study to community

  12. Solid Waste Study:Goals • Learn how waste is managed in these sectors • Recommend alternatives to reduce waste stream

  13. Solid Waste Study:Scope of Work • Survey of business/multifamily sector • Benchmark 20 localities • Final report discussing options • Recommendation from consultant

  14. Solid Waste Study:Current Status • Consultant finishing survey and benchmarking reports • Briefings scheduled for Dec. 15

  15. Solid Waste Study:Next Steps • Begin final report on options • Hold 2nd briefing in new year • County Manager makes recommendation to County Board

  16. Questions & Answers

  17. For more information: Chip Goyette, Solid Waste Planner Arlington County Solid Waste Bureau Phone. 703-228-6486 E-mail. cgoyette@arlingtonva.us Web. www.arlingtonva.us >> Search: “Solid Waste Study”

  18. The End

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