So//of Wasfe Management/Recycling Activities Funded by Region II EPA A Status Report EPA Region II Air and Waste Management Division Conrad Simon, Director Michael DeBonis Stanley Siegel, Chief Assistant Director Solid and Hazardous Waste for Solid Waste Management Programs Branch February, 1992 ------- The following Air and Waste Management Division Project Officers contributed to this report: David Savetsky Lorraine Graves Jenine Tankoos ------- TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 5 Background 5 Areas of Emphasis 7 Fiscal Year 1989 Grants 9 Fiscal Year 1990 Grants 31 Fiscal Year 1991 Grants 55 ------- ------- Introduction The Region II Office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides financial assistance through demonstration grants to state and local governments, academic institutions, non-profit environmental groups, and other eligible organizations to promote the environmentally sound management of solid and hazardous wastes. This program was begun in October, 1988 and has supported 34 initiatives to date. The status of these projects, their accomplishments to date, and key upcoming features are included in this report. Future reports will highlight the progress made since the prior report. Background The overall goal of Region II's Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) strategy is to stimulate the efforts of the public and appropriate levels of government to take affirmative steps to control the production, handling, and disposal of solid waste in a manner that will achieve maximum protection of public health and the environment. In order to achieve this overall goal, several strategic objectives must be attained. These include the following: o Communicating to all levels of government, the private sector, and the public at large the nature of the MSW problem and the EPA preferred hierarchy of management methods (source reduction, recycling, and incineration and/or landfilling); o Developing a strong and effective "partnership" with state MSW programs in communications and technical assistance efforts; o Establishing a leadership role for EPA in maximizing the efforts of the entire Region II federal community in undertaking source reduction and recycling initiatives at all U.S. owned and operated facilities; o Assisting local governments in their planning and implementation of environmentally sound solid waste management systems; o Stimulating expansion of private sector resources and capabilities to provide effective solutions to the MSW problem; and o Identifying activities that would be most attractive to the public in improving waste management. ------- In pursuing the attainment of these overall strategic objectives for municipal solid waste management, several specific methods/activities are utilized. These include: o Establishment of data bases to facilitate rapid identification of suitable sources of assistance, information, and/or statistics; o Sponsorship of and participation in conferences, seminars, workshops, and similar forums; o Publication and distribution of brochures, mailers, "bill stuffers", etc. as well as distribution of published regulations, guidelines, and national EPA publications; o Participation in policy, technical, and citizen advisory boards; o Provision of technical assistance to states, local governments, and other affected parties through the use of existing EPA "level of effort" contracts; o Utilization of "peer match" mechanisms whereby a community or organization which has been particularly successful in a specific effort provides expert advice to a counterpart entity facing the same or similar problems; o Design and implementation of model source reduction and recycling programs for federal buildings/installations; and o Award of grants and/or contracts to state and local governments, the private sector, and citizen groups to study problems and design and demonstrate solutions. Thus the award of financial assistance grants is but one of several mechanisms being used to achieve the overall MSW program objectives. The authority which enables EPA to award grants and/or cooperative agreements for projects related to solid vaste management 1* Section 8001(a) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act. This authority is given to the Administrator of EPA who subsequently delegated the authority to EPA Regional Administrators. Two such delegations of authority were made, one for funds available during federal fiscal years 1989 and 1990 and the most recent indefinite delegation (EPA Delegation No. 8-42.) granted on August 30, 1990 for federal fiscal years 1991 and beyond. ------- Eligible grant recipients are specified in the delegation to include non-profit public agencies and institutions; and private agencies, institutions, and individuals. Rules controlling the award and administration of EPA grants and cooperative agreements nay be found in the EPA Assistance Administration Manual and EPA Grant Regulations, 40 CFR Parts 30, 31, and 33. Areas of Emphasis The topical areas that have been identified for emphasis because of their critical importance in attaining the strategic objectives and achieving the overall goal are identified below. These areas are the same for the financial assistance program and for the overall municipal solid waste management program and are as follows: o Recycling/reuse/composting (30%) o Outreach and education (20%) o Source reduction (15%) o Technical assistance to local government (10%) o Household hazardous waste (10%) o Training for professionals (10%) o Research/investigations/other (5%) Also shown in parentheses are the targets established in 1988 for the resources/funding to be allocated to these topical areas. These percentages are only targets and it was not possible to adhere to them strictly or even fund any projects in some areas since awards were based on unsolicited applications received. The total funding available nationally for each fiscal year and the total awarded by EPA Region II are as follows: Fiscal Year Total (National) Available Funded bv "Region II 1989 $1,000,000 $ 345,000 1990 $3,800,000 $ 315,000 1991 $4,550,t>00 $2,148,000 ------- The distribution of the projects funded to date by the actual number of projects funded and the amount of funding provided in each of the topical areas is as follows: Distribution by number of projects Recycl ing/ reuse/ compos ting Outreach and education Source reduction Tech. assist, to local gov't Household hazardous waste Totals by year 1989 4 3 1 1 1 10 1990 5 2 1 1 1 10 1991 8 3 2 0 1 14 Totals to date 17 8 4 2 3 34 Percent to date 50 23 12 6 9 100 Distribution by amount of funding $ (OOO's) Recycl ing/reuse/composting Outreach and education Source reduction Tech. assist, to local gov't Household hazardous waste Totals by year 1989 98 75 25 47 100 345 1990 155 37 20 31 72 315 1991 1,905 119 100 0 24 2,148 Totals to date 2,158 231 145 78 196 2,808 Percent to date 77 8 5 3 7 100 Tables I, II, and III identify the projects that were funded by Region II in fiscal years 1989, 1990, and 1991, respectively, and are followed by summaries of their purposes, grant amounts, and key features. ------- TABLE I PROJECTS FUNDED IN FISCAL YEAR 1989 Recycling/reuse/composting; 89-1. Industrial/Commercial Participation in a Municipal Recycling Program (Research Foundation of the State of New York) 89-2. Case Study of Local Recycling Programs (INFORM) 89-3. Model County Recycling Program (Chemung County, NY Solid Waste District) 89-4. Designing an Economic Development Strategy for Promoting Secondary Materials Markets in the Northeast (Council of State Governments/Northeast Recycling Council) Outreach and education; 89-5. Critical Issues Conference for Teachers (Hackensack [NJ] Meadowlands Development Commission) 89-6. Development of a Solid Waste Management Curriculum (Environmental Action Coalition) 89-7. Solid Waste Management Outreach Materials Development (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) Source reduction; 89-8. Removal of Batteries from the Solid Waste Stream (Environmental Action Coalition) Technical assistance to local government; 89-9. Development of a Training Manual for Local Recycling Coordinators (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) Household hazardous waste; 89-10. Long Term Separation of Household Hazardous Waste (Burlington County, NJ) ------- 10 ------- Project f 89-1: Industrial/Commercial Participation in a Municipal Recycling Program Date awarded: October 1989 status: ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $72,321($58,244) Grantee: Research Foundation of the State of New York Contact: Dr. Sheldon Reaven, Principal Investigator (516) 632-8765/8770 Area of Emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problem being addressed: Food establishments in this region and most likely throughout the country are an untapped resource for source reduction and recycling of solid waste. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To develop and test a pilot program to increase the level of recycling and reduce waste volumes in the retail food sector. [This pilot program is limited to certain types and sizes of establishments in the retail food sector. Additional establishments in this sector as well as other business sectors may be the focus of future projects.] Deliverable Products: 1. Manual on conducting waste audits in retail food establishments (RFE's) 2. A final project report. Intended use of final deliverable(s): 1. Waste audit manual will be used by trained auditors (selected consulting firms, contractors, or environmental groups) or RFE owners to determine, in 1/2 day or less, the specific types and quantities of food packaging, containers, and discards that can be recovered, reused, or avoided. 2. Final project report will document all research activities and results. The audit manual will be sent to regional restaurant associations. 11 ------- Final delivcrables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: 1. Waste audit manual: due 1/31/92 2. Final project report due: 1/31/92 [Interim progress reports have been received.] Assessment of Success: By 12/31/92, Region II will obtain feedback from the regional restaurant associations and selected establishments which have utilized the audit manual to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. IDf: X002807-89-0 Updated: 01/10/92 12 ------- Project f 89-2: Case Study of Local Recycling Programs Date awarded: October 1989 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $21,000($20,000) Grantee: INFORM Contact: Maarten de Kadt, Project Manager (212) 689-4040 Area of Emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problem being addressed: Lack of information on relative merits of alternative approaches to the implementation of municipal recycling programs. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To establish standard parameters/methods/criteria for measuring outputs as well as levels of success of two different integrated solid waste management programs in similarly sized communities, with emphasis placed on the recycling component of each. [Jurisdictions studied were Town of Islip, New York and Somerset County, New Jersey] Deliverable Products: Project report containing comprehensive information and comparative analysis of the program design and effectiveness of the subject communities' efforts. Intended use of final deliverable (s): The information presented in this report will be used to guide municipal waste managers in their own decision-making processes in setting parameters for their programs. Factors such as types of materials targeted for recycling, degree of separation of different components and the resulting effect on marketing of materials will be addressed. By 2/29/92 copies of the project report will be distributed, -with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors,^and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: Final Report was presented and made available at the EPA Regional Implementation Team meeting in November, 1991. 13 ------- Assessment of Success: While this report gives particular emphasis on the effect of mixing materials vs. the collection of separated materials, it goes far beyond such analysis to identify a whole range of issues and parameters (e.g., collection rate, recycling rate, target rate, capture rate) necessary in evaluating any local recycling program. It should prove useful to municipal solid waste managers by allowing them to make informed decisions concerning the appropriate program structure for their communities. By 12/31/92, Region II will obtain feedback from other Regional Offices and selected municipal waste managers to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. IDf: X00289-89-0 Updated: 01/10/92 14 ------- Project # 89-3: Model County Recycling Program Date awarded: October 1989 Status: Completed Project cost(Region II share): $80,000($10,000) Grantee: Chemung County, NY Solid Waste District Contact: Vincent L. Nykiel, Project Manager, (607) 737-2980 Area of Emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problem being addressed: Lack of information on the relative needs of developing and implementing recycling programs in urban and rural sectors of counties with mixed demographic characteristics. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To evaluate the necessary parameters of successful recycling programs in rural and urban settings and to create a portable display to promote recycling awareness at selected public locations. Deliverable Products: 1. Project report on recycling programs in Chemung County. 2. Display promoting effective recycling practices. Intended use of final deliverable(s): 1. Project report to serve as a resource document to be used for the establishment of similar programs. 2. Display to be utilized at shopping malls and other high visibility locations throughout the county to reinforce citizen awareness of and participation in recycling programs. Status of final deliverable(s): 1. Project report will not be produced. New York State withdrew financial support for this project and County officials declined to proceed. 2. Display was made with local funds and utilized by the county since March, 1991. 15 ------- Assessment of Success: While the display was produced and utilized without the benefit of federal funds, Chemung County has declined to proceed with this demonstration project. By 4/30/92, Region II will determine whether funds allocated to this project can be recovered and obligated for other demonstration grants. IDI: X002811-89-0 Updated: 1/23/92 16 ------- Project # 89-4: Designing an Economic Development Strategy for Promoting Secondary Materials Markets in the Northeast Date awarded: September 1989 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $78,488($10,000) Grantee: Council of State Governments/Northeast Recycling Council Contact: Shelley Dresser-Gagnon, Director (802) 254-3636 Area of Emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problems being addressed: Need to develop large, reliable, and sustainable markets for residential mixed paper (RMP). Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To provide a foundation for an active market development program by state market development agencies. Deliverable Products: Project report. Intended use of final deliverable(s): Project report will be used by state and local government as well as industrial sector representatives to enhance the RMP market and meet its quality demands. It will address such issues as identification and reduction of contaminants in the RMP stream, heavy metals and other hazardous compounds in printing inks, and improvement of the competitive position of recycled paper vis-a- vis virgin paper. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other-jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. 17 ------- Status of each deliverable: Final project report: due 3/31/92 [Draft project report received 12/30/91] Assessment of success: By 3/31/93, Region II will obtain feedback from the grantee, Region II state programs, and selected local government and industrial representatives concerning the usefulness of tne project report recommendations and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide. IDf: T001616 Updated: 01/29/92 18 ------- Project # 89-5: Critical Issues Conference for Teachers Date awarded: October 1989 Status: Completed Project cost(Region II share): $7,350($7,000) Grantee: Hackensack [NJ] Meadowlands Development Commission (HMDC) Contact: Diane Hewlett-Beeler, Project Coordinator, (201) 460-8300 Area of Emphasis: Outreach and education Problem being addressed: Students in public schools do not consistently receive the most current information about solid waste management/environmental issues and possible solutions. Purpose(s)/Objective(s) of the project: To enhance teacher awareness of current critical solid waste management/environmental issues, to provide methods for teaching these issues in the classroom, and to encourage incorporation of these concepts in the curriculum. Deliverable products: 1. A seminar for teachers to provide them with information on critical solid waste management/environmental issues and a forum to share successful methods to effectively disseminate this information to their students. 2. A year's subscription to Garbage: The Practical Journal for the Environment, a solid waste magazine, was provided for each attendee. 3. A field trip to the Environment Center at the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission for 250 inner-city school students from eight schools. 4. A post-field trip classroom follow-up package, "It's Your Choice: Solid Waste Education Activities". 19 ------- Intended use of final deliverable(a): These deliverables will enable teachers to effectively incorporate solid waste management/environmental issues into their curricula. These deliverables will also promote a student population that is more knowledgeable about environmental problems and decisions that must be made with regard to stewardship of natural resources. They will have teachers who have greater access to the current thinking in the field. They will have greater appreciation for these problems through the field trip. The follow-up package will sustain their interest and will aid them in developing a wise personal use of natural resources as well as helping them to discern a wise public policy for these resources as well. Status of each deliverable: 1. Teacher seminar: held July 7, 1989 2. All attendees received a year's subscription to "Garbage: The Practical Journal for the Environment". 3. Field trip: held for 250 students from eight schools during the week of May 21-25, 1990. 4. Follow-up package: 1500 copies were printed. It was distributed to the field trip participants as above. The remainder were distributed to teachers (grades 1-6) on the completion of a solid waste orientation field trip to the Environmental Center at the HMDC. Assessment of success: All activities completed to date on schedule and consistent with EPA expectations. HMDC conducted a reunion for the teachers trained during the original seminar. Teachers reported on their use of the materials and information obtained. Using the momentum of the initial effort, HMDC continues, without federal funds, to conduct the Critical Issues Seminar every July with reunions the following April. EPA continues to provide printed materials and current information on solid waste issues for these programs. Prior to the close of the 1991/1992 school year, EPA will contact the attendees of the original federally funded program to ascertain the usefulness of the program and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to improve future efforts. IDI: X-002806-89-0 Updated: 01/16/92 20 ------- Project i 89-6: Development of a Solid Waste Management Curriculum Date awarded: October 1989 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $41,281($23,000) Grantee: Environmental Action Coalition Contact: Nancy Wolf, Executive Director (212) 677-1601 Area of Emphasis: Outreach and education Problem being addressed: Lack of widespread and effective recycling educational programs designed for primary and secondary school students. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To develop and test a model syllabus which educators can readily incorporate into their existing curriculum. Deliverable Products: Project report which includes training/teaching materials developed, documentation of teacher training workshops and team teaching efforts conducted, and overall assessment of project activities. Intended use of final deliverable(s): By 2/29/92, the project report will be distributed to state boards of education in Region II states. Interested school districts will be able to utilize the materials developed to implement similar programs in their jurisdictions. By 2/29/92, final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: Project report: completed June, 1990 21 ------- Assessment of success: By 2/28/93, Region II will obtain feedback from state boards of education and selected school districts to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. IDf: X002813-89-0 Updated: 01/15/92 22 ------- Project f 89-7: Solid Waste Management Outreach Materials Development Date awarded: October 1989 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II sbare): $45,000($45,000) Grantee: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Contact: Mary Sue Topper, Project Officer (609) 777-4322 Area of Emphasis: Outreach and education Problem being addressed: Lack of effective promotional aids and activities for use in assisting in the understanding of issues in the solid waste management area. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To demonstrate effective methods to disseminate solid waste management information. Deliverable Products: 1. Seminar for environmental/lifestyle editors. 2. Medical waste seminars. 3. Interactive display (costume for solid waste action figure). 4. Poster. Intended use of final deliverable(s): 1. Seminar for lifestyle editors was held to encourage increased media coverage of responsible solid waste management for individuals. 2. Medical waste seminars were held for the regulated community to foster good management practices and facilitate compliance with the state regulatory program concerning medical waste. 3. Interactive display costume will be used at school environmental fairs and similar events to encourage children's interest in solid waste management issues. 4. Poster will be made available to all interested parties, particularly school systems, to reinforce interest in solid waste management issues. 23 ------- Status of each deliverable: 1. Seminar for newspaper editors: held 9/19/91 2. Medical waste seminars: 4 held during 1990 3. Interactive display: due 6/30/92 4. Poster: due 2/29/92 Assessment of success: By 2/28/93, Region II will obtain feedback from selected recipients of the outreach initiatives to determine their effectiveness. IDf: X-002808-89-0 Updated: 1/16/92 24 ------- Project I 89-8: Removal of Batteries from the Solid Waste Stream Date awarded: October 1989 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $26,315($25,000) Grantee: Environmental Action Coalition Contact: Nancy Wolf, Executive Director (212) 677-1601 Area of Emphasis: Source reduction Problem being addressed: Lack of demonstrated feasibility of the recycling of household batteries through retail establishments; batteries have been shown to increase the toxicity of the solid waste stream in both incinerators and landfills. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To develop a battery recycling pilot program in New York City retail establishments, including the development and distribution of outreach materials and collection containers, to demonstrate the feasibility of implementing such programs in urban areas. Deliverable Products: Project report on the feasibility of a household battery program for retailers and on other related information such as markets and legislative initiatives concerning batteries. Intended use of final deliverable(s): The project report will be used by state and local community recycling coordinators who desire to initiate household battery recycling programs in their jurisdictions. Region II distributed the report to Headquarters for national distribution and its availability was announced in EPA's Reusable News - Spring/Summer 1991 issue. By 2/29/92, additional copies of the project report will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to Region II state solid waste program directors and the Region II library. 25 ------- Status of each deliverable: Final report: received 2/15/91 Assessment of Success: Battery recycling is continuing in those retail stores that participated in this program under the grant. By 12/31/92, Region II will obtain feedback from other Regional Offices, selected State and local solid waste managers, and selected retail establishments that are participating in such recycling to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. IDf: X002810-89-0 Updated: 1/29/92 26 ------- Project f 89-9: Development of a Training Manual for Local Recycling Coordinators Date awarded: September 1989 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region XI share): $47,000($47,000) Grantee: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy Contact: Jim Morris, Program Coordinator Office of Continuing Professional Education Cook College, (908) 932-9271 Area of Emphasis: Technical assistance to local government Problem to be addressed: Lack of informed individuals to operate effective local recycling programs. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To develop the necessary tools to facilitate the training of local recycling coordinators. Deliverable Products: Manual which identifies considerations necessary to include in planning and implementing a successful recycling program, including a discussion of markets, collection, economic considerations, publicity and education, and program monitoring. Intended use of final deliverable(s): Manual is intended for the use of local recycling coordinators, other local officials, or independent interested groups to initiate and sustain a successful recycling program. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, other EPA Regions, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. - Status of each deliverable: Draft copy was circulated among EPA regions and states for comment in November 1991. Contractor presented material from draft to EPA Regional Implementation Team meeting in November 1991. Contractor is incorporating comments and projects completion of manual by 6/15/92. 27 ------- Assessment of Success: By 6/30/93, Region II will obtain feedback from other Regional Offices and selected State and local solid waste managers to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. ZDf: X-002808-89-0 Updated: 01/16/92 28 ------- Project i 89-10: Long Term Separation of Household Hazardous Waste Date awarded: September 1989 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $100,000($100,000) Grantee: Burlington County, NJ Board of Chosen Freeholders Contact: Robert W. Simkins District Solid Waste Coordinator (609) 499-1001 Area of Emphasis: Household hazardous waste Problem being addressed: Lack of information on the effectiveness of a permanent facility for the receipt of household hazardous waste as compared to periodic collection campaigns. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To study the feasibility of and then demonstrate a permanent drop off point for household hazardous waste collection at a county landfill facility. Deliverable Products: Project report consisting of the waste collection facility's engineering drawings and technical specifications; equipment and supply lists? operations and maintenance considerations; waste determination, segregation and packaging plans; preparedness and prevention plans; and contingency plans and emergency procedures. Intended use of final deliverable(s): These reports are to be made available to interested communities which are currently collecting household hazardous waste without benefit of a collection facility. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. 29 ------- Status of each deliverable: Project report: due 6/30/92 Assessment of Success: By 1/31/93, Region II will obtain feedback from selected recipients of the project report to determine its usefulness. IDf: X002812-89-0 Updated: 01/16/92 30 ------- TABLE II PROJECTS FUNDED IK FISCAL YEAR 1990 Recyclina/reuse/compostina; 90-1. Student Education in Recycling (John Bowne High School) 90-2. Development of Methods for Yard Waste Composting (Town of Islip, NY) 90-3. Educational Workshop on New Technology Recycling Options (Center for Environmental Information) 90-4. Feasibility Study for the Implementation of Consumer Dry Cell Battery Recycling as an Alternative to Disposal (Recoverable Resources/Boro Bronx 2000) 90-5. Support for Administration of the Northeast Recycling Council (Council of State Governments/Northeast Recycling Council) Outreach and education; 90-6. Solid Waste, the Regional Crisis of the 90's (Hackensack [NJ] Meadowlands Development Commission) 90-7. Enhancing Recycling Efforts on a State Level through Networking and Information Sharing (New York State Association for Recycling) Source reduction: 90-8. Development of an Educational Guidebook on Commercial and Institutional Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling/Source Reduction Education for Consumers (Suffolk County, NY) Technical assistance to local government; 90-9. Source Reduction Criteria for Evaluating Local Solid Waste Management Plans in New York State (INFORM) Household hazardous waste; 90-10. Removal of Cadmium Batteries from the Solid Waste Stream (Warren County, NJ) 31 ------- 32 ------- Project f 90-1: Student Education in Recycling Date awarded: October 1990 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): 85,265($5,000) Grantee: John Bowne High School, Flushing, N.Y. Contact: Dr. Martin Allen, Principal of Science (718) 263-1919 Area of emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problem being addressed: Schools in this region and likely throughout the country are a largely untapped resource for waste recycling. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To expand plastics recycling program at ten schools based on an existing model program established at. John Bowne High School. To collect and transport recyclable plastic for recycling purposes. Deliverable products: Final project report will document all efforts. Intended use of final deliverable(s): The project report can be used as a model by other schools, school districts, and even State Boards of Education, who wish to implement such recycling programs in their schools. The grantee has requested a reprogramming of its funds since this effort was accomplished at no cost when NYC undertook to collect and recycle the collected plastics (see below). Distribution of any deliverables will be dependent on our determination of this request. Status of each deliverable: Request dated 10/24/91 to reprogram all funds for training — sessions at Queens High Schools and Elementary schools to encourage recycling. A decision on this request will be made by 2/15/92. 33 ------- Assessment of Success: Purpose was accomplished at no cost when New York City undertook to collect and recycle the collected plastics. Further success on this requested training program will be assessed should this request be granted. IDf: X002311-90-0 Updated: 1/30/92 34 ------- Project f 90- 2: Development of Methods for Yard Waste Composting Data awarded: October 1990 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region n share): $101,216($60,000) Grantee: Town of Islip, NY Contact: Dr. Stuart C. Buckner, Director Environmental Services (516) 724-5640 Area of Emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problem being addressed: Limited information on best management practices for composting yard waste in urban/suburban areas. Purpose(s)/objactive(s) of the project: To investigate composting methods which minimize odor and utilize minimum space including the demonstration of effective in-vessel composting techniques. Deliverable Products: 1. Model guidelines for windrow composting of grass with minimum odor. 2. Project report evaluating both in-vessel open windrow composting of yard waste. Intended use of final deliverable(s): Model guidelines and project report will be utilized by other jurisdictions of similar demographic characteristics to implement similar systems. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: Model guidelines and report originally due 9/30/91. Grantee request for extension to 5/31/92 pending. By 2/29/92, Region II will act on this extension request. 35 ------- Assessment of Success: By 9/30/92, Region II will survey Association membership to assess the value of the information network established and tp determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate further implementation. IDI: X002313-90-0 Updated: 1/24/92 36 ------- Project I 90-3? Educational Workshop on New Technology Recycling Options Date awarded: October 1990 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region IX sbare): $52,850($47,500) Area of Emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Grantee: Center for Environmental Information Contact: Elizabeth Thorndike, President (716) 271-3550 Problem being addressed: Insufficient information and tools to facilitate the implementation of expanded recycling programs beyond traditional materials (e.g., newspapers, glass, aluminum cans) and traditional residential sectors. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To develop and present two pilot educational workshops covering new technology options, implementation strategies and marketing of nontraditional recyclables such as plastics, tires, batteries, oil, and household hazardous wastes. Deliverable Products: 1. Presentation of workshops 2. Manual - Resource guide to new technology options. intended use of final deliverable(s): Workshops and manual were intended for use by recycling decision makers including local government officials and administrators, recycling coordinators, regional planners, economic development representatives, consultants, and secondary materials managers and marketers. Workshop attendees and resource manual users will learn of research in progress and technological advances in the recycling of nontraditional recyclables such as plastics, tires, batteries, oil, and household hazardous wastes. By 3/31/92, copies of final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. 37 ------- Status of each deliverable: Workshops were presented on 4/9/91 in Rochester, NY and 12/12/91 in Ossining, NY. Manual was distributed at that tine. Assessment of Success: By 7/31/92, Region II will obtain feedback from selected workshop attendees who have used the manual following the workshop to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate its further use. IDf: X002316-90-0 Updated: 1/24/92 38 ------- Project f 90-4: Feasibility study for the Implementation of Consumer Drv Cell Battery Recycling as an Alternative to Disposal Date awarded: October 1990 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $147,814($12,500) Grantee: Recoverable Resources/Boro Bronx 2000 Contact: David J. Kurd, Recycling Operations Specialist (212) 731-8660 Area of emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problem being addressed: Lack of information on the feasibility of recycling the various types of consumer dry cell batteries manufactured; batteries have been shown to significantly increase the toxicity of solid waste both in landfills and at incinerators. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To determine the feasibility of recycling the various types of consumer dry cell batteries manufactured in the United States. Deliverable Products: Final report. Intended use of final deliverable(s): The report will be used as a definitive resource by state and local recycling coordinators who wish to set up local or state- wide battery recycling programs. By 3/15/92, the report will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverable by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: Final report: received 10/15/91 39 ------- Assessment of Success: By 11/15/92, Region II will obtain feedback from other Regional Offices and selected State and local solid waste managers to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. IDf: X002314-90-0 Updated: 1/29/92 40 ------- Project f 90-5: Support for Administration of the Northeast Recycling Council Date awarded: September, 1990 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II snare): $150,223($30,000) Grantee: Council of State Governments/Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) Contact: Shelley Dresser-Gagnon, Director (802) 254-3636 Area of Emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problems to be addressed: Lack of coordinated and consistent efforts in the Northeast region to maximize recycling and so reduce the dependence on incineration and landfilling. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To enable NERC to develop tools to facilitate the development of state and local recycling efforts in the Northeast. Deliverable Products: 1. Proposed uniform specifications for recyclable aluminum, glass, newspaper, and plastic. 2. A summit meeting on environmental labeling involving government and industry officials. 3. Proposed uniform environmental labeling regulations to define the terms recyclable, reusable, and recycled content. 4. Minimum recycled content in newsprint production. 5. A promotion program to maximize secondary material content in state purchases. Intended use of final deliverable(s): All of the final deliverables will enable Northeast state and local governments to improve marketing leverage and maximize use of recycled products. In addition, the environmental labeling standards, once adopted, will enable consumers to make informed decisions concerning the environmental impacts of the products they purchase. 41 ------- Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, other EPA Regions, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: 1. Report on uniform specifications: due 2/29/92 [draft received 9/91] 2. Labeling summit (for 140 people): completed 6/90 3. Uniform environmental labeling standards: completed 11/90 4. Minimum content standards for newsprint will not be completed as eight states have reached agreement on content. (See Assessment of Success below). 5. Promotion program: established 9/90 Assessment of Success: All activities completed to date on schedule and consistent with EPA expectations. 1. Assessment of Success regarding quality specifications for aluminum, glass, newspaper, and plastic to be completed by 10/31/92. 2. The labeling summit ultimately resulted in revision of the NERC model environmental labeling regulation. 3. The NERC environmental labeling regulations were recognized as a viable model in the recent EPA notice of intent to develop similar national regulations. The model provides standards for the design and use of emblems and terms identifying the following package and product qualities: contribution to source reduction; reusability; recyclability; and recycled content. 4. Eight states have reached agreements with their individual newspaper publishers to increase their consumption of recycled fibers from current levels to 40-50 percent by the year 2000. 42 ------- Nine of the ten northeastern states have mandated the purchase of recycled products as a means of promoting recycling and stimulating markets. In January 1991, NERC released a report which examines recycled products government can purchase beyond paper, and indicates how states can increase the purchase of other recycled materials. IDI: X-1001490 Updated: 01/15/92 43 ------- 44 ------- Project # 90-6: Solid Waste, the Regional Crisis of the 90 *s Date awarded: October 1990 Status: Completed Project cost(Region II share): $75,000($15,000) Grantee: Hackensack [NJ] Meadowlands Development Commission Contact: Robert Grant, Public Information Officer (201) 460-1700 Area of Emphasis: Outreach and education Problem being addressed: Lack of understanding in local and state government and the private sector on the roles of government and industry and of ways to reduce and manage solid waste effectively. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To assist the commission in presenting a seminar on integrated waste management issues and to produce video tapes of the proceedings to allow continuing dissemination of the information presented. Deliverable Products: 1. A 3-day seminar for state and local officials, and the private sector, covering identification of the problem in solid waste, the roles of various sectors, and options for improvement. 2. Distribution of the proceedings. 3. Nine video tapes covering the entire seminar: Tape #l: -Opening Remarks -Should the Federal Government be involved in Regional Planning. Tape #2: -The Role of Private Industry -Luncheon Speaker - Hon. Robert Del Tufo Tape #3: -Is the Board of Public Utilities Necessary? -flow other states handle their solid waste Tape #4: -Is Regulation the Answer to keeping the industry crime free? Tape #5: -Recycling and Incineration - Perfect Together Tape #6: -Recycling Markets: Buy! Sell! 45 ------- Tape #7: -Public Information - Getting the message out Tape #8: -Interstate Law Enforcement of Solid Waste Transportation Regulations Tape |9: -The Need for Standardizing Waste Classification Intended use of final deliverable(•): 1. Seminar was designed for local and state government officials and the private sector to efficiently inform them of the problem, roles, and solutions. 2. Proceedings were used to extend the audience covered by distributing them to 2000 government officials in the Midwest and Northeast who did not attend the seminar. 3. Video tapes will be made available to interested parties who wish to review all or part of the seminar. By 3/31/92, Region II Air and Waste Management Division will, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, distribute notices of availability of the videos, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. Status of each deliverable: 1. Seminar was held on October 10-12, 1990 in Atlantic City, New Jersey 2. Proceedings were distributed to 2000 government officials in the Midwest and Northeast 3. One set of 9 video tapes is available in Region II for loan Assessment of Success: By 6/30/92, Region II will obtain feedback from attendees and recipients of the proceedings and/or videos to ascertain the usefulness of the deliverables and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide in response to this and future efforts of this kind to make the information more useful. IDf: X002319-01-1 Updated: 1/28/92 46 ------- Project f 90-7: Enhancing Recycling Efforts on a State Level through Networking and Information Sharing Date awarded: October 1990 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $25,040($22,040) Grantee: New York state Association for Recycling (NYSAR) Contact: Mark Lichtenstein, Chairman, NYSAR (315) 349-8329 Area of Emphasis: Outreach and Education Problem being addressed: Lack of communication and information sharing among local recycling coordinators. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To establish a forum for the free exchange of information facilitating the completion of the collector - processor - end user loop. Deliverable Products: 1. Data base on recycling programs in New York State. 2. Speakers' bureau on solid waste management needs. 3. Bibliography of national educational materials available. 4. Information referral network 5. Submission of articles to the Association's newsletters, professional journals, and State Newspaper. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. 47 ------- Intended use of final deliverable(s): All final deliverables will increase knowledge, skills, and abilities of Association members to communicate with other professionals in the solid waste management field and implement quality programs within their own jurisdictions. Status of each deliverable: Final deliverables originally due 9/30/91. Grantee request for extension to 5/31/92 pending. By 2/29/92, Region II will act on this extension request. Assessment of Success: By 11/30/92, Region II will obtain feedback from NYSAR on specific application of the expertise and capabilities developed through the demonstration project. ID#l JCO.02312-90-0 Updated: 01/24/92 48 ------- Project f 90-8: Development of an Educational Guidebook on Commercial and Institutional Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling/Source Reduction Education for Consumers Date awarded: January 1990 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $20,000($20,000) Area of Emphasis: Source reduction Grantee: Suffolk County Contact: Sarah Foulke, Cornell Cooperative Extension Agent (516) 727-7850 Problem being addressed: Lack of participation by businesses in municipal recycling programs and lack of consumer awareness to make informed decisions concerning the environmental impacts of products purchased. Purpose(s)/Objective(s) of the project: 1. To develop and disseminate a "how-to" guide for businesses and institutions concerning commercial and institutional waste reduction and recycling. 2. To develop and test the efficacy of a consumer-oriented brochure to assist consumers in making informed purchases of products which are recyclable or utilize recycled materials. Deliverable Products: 1. An educational guidebook on commercial and institutional waste reduction and recycling targeted at large businesses, chambers of commerce, the Long Island Association, the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council, the three BOCES supervisory school districts, and the colleges in Suffolk County. 2. A report on the project to educate consumers on environmentally friendly shopping concepts and products. 49 ------- Intended use of final deliverable(a): 1. The "how-to" guide will be used by businesses to determine the specific types and quantities of waste that can be recovered, reused, or avoided. 2. The project report will allow the development of effective consumer awareness programs. Such efforts will enable consumers to make informed decisions concerning the environmental impacts of the products they purchase. By 3/15/92, all final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: 1. Guidebook: completed 1/92 2. Project report: due 2/29/92 Assessment of Success: All activities completed to date are on schedule and consistent with EPA expectations. 1. By 7/31/92, Region II will obtain feedback from selected small businesses which have utilized the Guidebook to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate its further use. 2. By 8/31/92, Region II will evaluate the project report to determine opportunities for further EPA assistance in making such outreach efforts more effective. ID#I X002315-90-0 Updated: 01/15/92 50 ------- Project I 90-9: Source Reduction Criteria for Evaluating Local Solid Waste Management Plans in New York State Date awarded: September 1990 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $34,700($31,000) Grantee: INFORM Contact: Bette Fishbein, Director Municipal Solid Waste Program (212) 689-4040 Area of Emphasis: Technical assistance to local government Problem being addressed: Difficulty of incorporating source reduction approaches as part of integrated solid waste management systems. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To establish criteria for evaluating source reduction options within local solid waste management plans in New York State. Deliverable Products: Project report which defines key elements of source reduction, explores baseline measurements and evaluations and identifies source reduction options which local governments can include in solid waste management plans. Intended use of final deliverable(s): Project report will enable local planning units to incorporate such source reduction methods as volume and toxicity reduction and product life extension into solid waste management plans and to measure the contributions of such efforts toward the overall integrated waste management system for the planning jurisdiction. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. 51 ------- Status of each deliverable: Project report originally due 9/30/91. Grantee request for extension to 4/30/92 pending. By 2/29/92, Region II will act on this extension request. Assessment of Success: By 4/30/93, Region II will obtain feedback from recipients of the guidelines and project report and selected implementors of such compost systems to ascertain the usefulness of the materials developed and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate further implementation. IDf: X002322-90-0 Updated: 1/24/92 52 ------- Project I 90-10: Removal of Cadmium Batteries from the Solid Waste stream Date awarded: September 1990 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $72,000($72,000) Grantee: Warren County, NJ Contact: Mary Briggs, Administrator Pollution Control Financing Authority of Warren County, New Jersey (908) 453-2174 Area of Emphasis: Household hazardous waste Problem being addressed: Increased toxicity of municipal solid waste incinerator ash due to heavy metal contribution of household consumer batteries. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To evaluate the impact of household battery separation on ash toxicity at a municipal solid waste incinerator. Deliverable Products: 1. Public educational materials. 2. Project report. Intended use of final deliverable(s): 1. Public educational materials will be used by other communities establishing battery removal programs. 2. Project report will document actual quantitative reduction in ash toxicity at the incinerator associated with the demonstration project and also serve as a resource document for those communities contemplating the use of incinerators in integrated waste management systems. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Uegion II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. 53 ------- Status of each deliverable: 1. Public information materials: due 3/31/92 2. Project report: due 3/31/92 [Interim report received 12/31/91] Assessment of Success: By 3/31/93, Region II will obtain feedback from recipients of the public information materials and project report and selected implementors of new battery recycling programs to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. IDI: X00218-01-0 Update: 1/24/92 54 ------- TABLE III PROJECTS FUNDED IN FISCAL YEAR 1991 Recyclinq/reuse/compostina: 91-1. Regional Cooperative Marketing (NYS Department of Economic Development (NYSDED)) 91-2. Establishing a Multi-community Cooperative in Marketing Recyclables (Long Island Regional Marketing Cooperative) 91-3. Construction and Demolition Waste Exchange (Monroe County, NY) 91-4. On-site Composting of Organic Waste (New York City Department of Sanitation (NYCDOS)) 91-5. Recycling Materials for the Arts (NYSDOS) 91-6. Scrap Tire Recycling Demonstration Project (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy (NJDEPE)) 91-7. Lead-acid Battery Recycling Demonstration Project (NJDEPE) 91-8. Community Recycling Demonstration Project (NJDEPE) Outreach and education: 91-9. Expansion of Recycling Education in New York City (Environmental Action Coalition (EAC)) 91-10. Consumer Attitudes and Behavior (EAC) 91-11. Solid Waste Management Information Outreach (INFORM) 55 ------- Source reduction; 91-12. Waste Prevention Tool Kit (Cornell University Waste Management Institute) 91-13. Grass Waste Reduction (NYSDED) Household hazardous waste: 91-14. Disposal of Hazardous Art Materials (Center for Safety in the Arts) 56 ------- Project f 91-1: Regional Cooperative Marketing Date awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $150,000($50,000) Grantee: New York State Department of Economic Development Contact: William Ferretti, Director Office of Recycling Market Development (518) 486-6291 Area of Emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problem being addressed: Constraints to marketing secondary materials in limited quantities. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To assist a consortia of New York State Municipalities with the start-up and operation of regional cooperatives for the purpose of marketing their combined recyclable materials and thus make recycling more viable. Deliverable Products: 1. Guidebook describing successful marketing strategies. 2. Annual report describing the quantity and quality of material marketed through the cooperative. Intended use of final deliverable(s): 1. Guidebook will be used to assist communities experiencing difficulties with their recycling program due a lack of negotiating leverage because of varying quantities of marketable secondary materials. Guidebook will enable such communities to form marketing cooperatives similar to the project demonstration group. 2. Annual report will document actual experience of the demonstration cooperative in marketing various commodities including successes and/or failures and any other unique occurrences. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. 57 ------- Status of each deliverable: 1. Guidebook: due 10/31/93 2. Annual report: due 10/31/93 Assessment of success: By 4/30/94, Region II will obtain feedback from recipients of the guidebook and selected implementors of new cooperatives to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. ID#: X-002007-Ol-O Update: 1/24/92 58 ------- Project * 91-2: Establishing a Multi-Community Cooperative in Marketing Recyclables Date awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region XI share): $379,966($38,000) Grantee: Long Island Regional Recycling Cooperative (LIRRC) Contact: Evan Liblit, Executive Director (516) 422-7640 Area of Emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problem being addressed: Constraints to marketing secondary materials in limited quantities. Purpose(s)/Objective(s) of the project: To assist a consortia of Long Island Municipalities with the documentation of their achievements in the operation of a regional cooperative for the purpose of marketing their combined recyclable materials. Deliverable Products: A decision maker's guide detailing considerations in establishing regional cooperative marketing programs. Intended use of final deliverable(s): Decision maker's guide will be used by communities in establishing regional cooperative marketing programs involving jurisdictions that have traditionally not worked together in the past. It will include a discussion on identifying and approaching end-user markets that normally prefer to deal with single marketing entities responsible for guaranteeing both quantity and quality of recyclables under single contracts. It will also include an analysis of methodologies for identifying and seeking available funding sources for supporting cooperative efforts. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. 59 ------- Status of each deliverable: Decision maker's guide: due IP/31/92 Assessment of Success: By 10/31/93, Region II will obtain feedback from selected communities who have used the decision maker's guide developed during the demonstration project. IDI: X-002001-01-0 Updated: 01/29/92 60 ------- Project I 91-3: Construction and Demolition Waste Exchange Date awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region IX share): $7,369($7,000) Grantee: Monroe County, NY Contact: Kevin Roche, Monroe County Division of Solid Waste (716) 254-4000 Area of Emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problem being addressed: Reduction of capacity in municipal solid waste landfills by unnecessary disposal of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, rather than use of such material as clean fill. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To establish a model construction/demolition waste exchange which will facilitate the reuse of C&D waste by matching generators and potential users. Deliverable Products: Project report on design and implementation of model C&D waste exchange and its effectiveness. Intended use of final deliverable(s): Project report will serve as a blueprint for state and local solid waste management jurisdictions to facilitate the development and implementation of such waste exchanges. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: Project report: due 10/31/93 61 ------- Assessment of Success: By 4/30/94, Region II will obtain feedback from recipients of the report and selected implementors of such exchanges to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. IDI: X-002045-01-0 Updated: 1/14/92 62 ------- Project # 91-4: On-site Composting of Organic Waste Date awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $87,600($50,000) Grantee: New York City Department of Sanitation contact: Paul S. Mankiewicz (212) 295-1930 Area of emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problem being addressed: Lack of information on feasibility of implementing small-scale, on-site composting operations in urban or suburban settings. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To develop and implement a model project that demonstrates the technical, economic, social and environmental feasibility of small scale, on-site composting of source-separated organic waste materials suitable for urban and suburban settings. Deliverable Products: Final report documenting project, including success in marketing the produced compost. Intended use of final deliverable(s): Final report will be of use by small waste generators, such as schools, institutional cafeterias, large produce markets, restaurant strips, or concentrated residential areas who wish to implement a composting operation. The final report will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: Final report: due 10/31/92 63 ------- Assessment of Success: By 12/31/93, Region II will obtain feedback from recipients of the report, selected implementors of such composting operations, and recipients of the compost to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. IDfi X-002004-01-0 Updated: 1/28/92 64 ------- Project f 91-5: Recycling Materials for the Arts Date awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $11,900($10,000) Grantee: New York City Department of Sanitation Contact: Susan Glass, Director Materials for the Arts (212) 255-5924 Area of emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problem being addressed: Non-traditional materials, such as textile scraps, are being discarded without consideration of their usefulness to the arts community. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To update, reprint, and distribute a handbook for the arts community which provides instruction on how to solicit donations of surplus, depreciated, or unwanted goods from businesses and individuals. Deliverable Products: Final report including updated handbook. Intended use of final deliverable(s): The final report and handbook will be used by the arts community to identify sources of non-traditional waste materials for reuse by artists and by communities who wish to identify markets for reuse of such non-traditional wastes. The grantee will distribute the report/handbook to selected arts and business councils. The final deliverables will also be distributed by Region II AWM Division, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: Final report and handbook: due 6/30/92 65 ------- Assessment of Success: By 3/31/93, Region II will obtain feedback from selected recipients of the report and handbook to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation of such reuse efforts. IDf: X-002003-01-0 Updated: 1/28/92 66 ------- Project f 91-6: Scrap Tire Recycling Demonstration Project Date awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $1,052,632($1,000,000) Grantee: New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection and Energy Contact: Michael Winka, Executive Assistant Division of Solid Waste (609) 530-8591 Area of Emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problem being addressed: Prevalent practices of mismanagement of used tires resulting in open dumps which adversely impact public health and the environment. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To develop a model program of on-site scrap tire management practices which can be used to minimize and control environmental hazards, including prevention of the establishment of new tire piles. To evaluate existing recycling technologies to manage scrap tire piles in terms of economic efficiency and overall effectiveness. Deliverable Products: Project report which would consist of on site management program guidance and an economic analysis of the cost per tire for various technologies. Intended use of final deliverable(s): Project report will provide solid waste management agencies with the information necessary to properly manage scrap tires in an environmentally sound manner. It will facilitate sound decision making on available technologies based on local conditions and needs. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, other EPA Regions, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. 67 ------- Status of each deliverable: Final report: due 5/31/93 Assessment of Success: By 11/30/93, Region II will obtain feedback from other Regional Offices and selected State and local solid waste managers to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. IDf: X-002032-01-0 Update: 1/14/92 68 ------- Project f 91-7: Lead Acid Battery Recycling Demonstration Project Date awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region XI share): $526,316($500,000) Grantee: New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection and Energy Contact: Michael Winka, Executive Assistant Division of Solid Waste (609) 530-8591 Area of Emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problems to be addressed: Inappropriate disposal and/or incineration of lead acid batteries which might result in significant releases of lead to the environment. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To maximize the recycling of lead acid batteries, thereby reducing the need for their disposal in incinerators or landfills. Deliverable Products: Project report which will include: o comprehensive survey and analysis of lead-acid battery sales and spent battery receivership through established channels of distribution and return which outlines key areas to insure the most efficient capture of the lead battery stream. o documented guidelines for a model program that thoroughly outlines standard procedures for the proper handling, storage, and transport of lead-acid batteries. o model public education campaign. Intended use of final deliverable(s): Project report will provide state and local solid waste management agencies with the information necessary to properly manage lead acid batteries in an environmentally sound manner. It will facilitate sound decision making on available technologies based on local conditions and needs. 69 ------- Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, other EPA Regions, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: Project report: due 3/31/93 Assessment of Success: By 9/30/93, Region II will obtain feedback from other Regional Offices and selected State and local solid waste managers to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. IDf: X-002016-01-0 Update: 1/14/92 70 ------- Project f 91-8: Community Recycling Demonstration Prelect Date awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $263,158($250,000) Grantee: New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection and Energy Contact: Michael Winka, Executive Assistant Division of Solid Waste (609) 530-8591 Area of Emphasis: Recycling/reuse/composting Problem being addressed: Insufficient information and tools to facilitate the implementation of expanded recycling programs beyond traditional materials (e.g., newspapers, glass, aluminum cans) and traditional residential sectors. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To develop select tools to expand recycling programs to cover plastics, appliances, tires, batteries, wood waste, and construction waste and extend local program coverage to businesses multifamily dwellings. Deliverable Products: 1. Market Development/Buy Recycled Guide for Small Businesses 2. Market Development/Buy Recycled Guide for General Public 3. Small Business Recycling Guidance Document 4. Multi-family Housing Recycling Guidance Document 5. Recycling Guide for Non-traditional materials 71 ------- intended use of final deliverable(s): All of the final deliverables listed will serve as tools to overcome the problems experienced in the targeted sectors. For example, small businesses are constrained by such factors as limited storage space, the need to make private arrangements fbr waste hauling, and related problems. Similarly, multi-family •* housing units present other challenges, such as cooperation of all residents, limited collection and handling options for recyclables. In addition, the guidance provided for non- traditional materials such as plastics, appliances, tires, batteries, wood waste, and construction waste will facilitate the inclusion of these materials into community recycling programs. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, other EPA Regions, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions, and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: All deliverables: due 3/31/93 Assessment of Success: By 12/31/93, Region II will obtain feedback from other Regional Offices and selected State and local solid waste managers to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. IDf: X-002033-01-0 Update: 1/16/92 72 ------- Project f 91-9 : Expansion of Recycling Education in New York City Date awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $52,633($50,000) Grantee: Environmental Action Coalition Contact: Nancy Wolf, Executive Director (212) 677-1601 Area of emphasis: Outreach and education Problem being addressed: Insufficient information is available to New York City teachers and school administrators to enable them to effectively teach about recycling and to implement recycling programs in the schools. Purpose(s)/objective(a) of the project: To organize high grade and low grade office paper separation programs in New York City high school classrooms. To conduct meetings with superintendents, curriculum supervisors, and principals to determine where to implement in-school recycling programs. To conduct workshops with teachers on recycling and other solid waste issues to enable effective education of students in these .areas. To help schools in curbside districts connect with the surrounding community to enhance education of the adult population. Deliverable Products: Final report including a summary of the project, how the program was implemented, an assessment of the project's success, and recommendations for improvement of the program. 73 ------- Intended use of final deliverable(a): The final report will be of use to other urban school districts interested in initiating similar solid waste educational and implementation programs in their districts. The final report will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, other EPA Regions, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: Final report: due 6/30/92 Assessment of Success: By 6/30/93, Region II will obtain feedback from selected recipients of the report to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate its use. IDf: X-002002-01-0 Updated: 01/28/92 74 ------- Project f 91-10: Consumer Attitudes and Behavior Date awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $59,800($56,810) Grantee: Environmental Action Coalition Contact: Nancy Wolf, Executive Director (212) 677-1601 Area of Emphasis: Outreach and education Problem being addressed: Lack of information on motivational factors affecting consumers' purchasing habits with respect to environmentally responsible products. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To conduct a controlled experiment to determine whether particular methods of providing information on how to consider source reduction and recycling when purchasing items at supermarkets will cause the subjects to change their purchasing habits. Deliverable Products: Project report documenting research design, procedures, findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Intended use of final deliverable(s): Project report will be distributed to retail grocers, their industry associations, and local governments to determine best methods of soliciting consumer support for source reduction and recycling in consumer purchasing. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headguarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize -the possibility of duplicative -efforts. Status of each deliverable: Project report: due 6/30/92 75 ------- Assessment of Success: By 12/31/92, Region II will obtain feedback from retail grocers' associations and selected member establishments which have utilized the report information to ascertain the usefulness of the document and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate implementation. IDf: X-002017-01-0 Updated: 01/15/92 76 ------- Project I 91-11: Solid Waste Management Information Outreach Date awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $12,700($12,000) Grantee: INFORM Contact: Bette Fishbein, Program Director Municipal Solid Waste (212) 689-4040 Area of Emphasis: Outreach and education Problem being addressed: Lack of adequate dissemination of information on Project I 89-2, Case Study of Local Recycling Programs Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To conduct outreach activities, including lecture presentations and articles for publication in industry or trade journals on the comparison of recycling programs in Islip, New York and Somerset County, New Jersey. Deliverable Products: Project report documenting audiences reached. Intended use of final deliverable(s): Region II will review project report to assess the value of these methods in disseminating information on successful projects. Status of each deliverable: Project report: due June, 1992 Assessment of Success: See "Intended use of final deliverable(s)" above. IDf; X-002008-01-0 Updated: 01/15/92 77 ------- 78 ------- Project I 91-12: Waste Prevention Tool Kit Date awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $52,632($50,000) Grantee: Cornell University Contact: Ellen Harrison, Associate Director (607) 255-8573 Area of emphasis: Source Reduction Problem being addressed: Lack of information on how local governments can reduce the amount and toxicity of municipal solid waste. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To compile and develop materials on techniques that local governments can employ to reduce the amount and toxicity of municipal solid waste in a user friendly format. Deliverable Products: Project report, including tool kit, designed for local solid waste managers and other interested parties to help them identify waste prevention methods they may take with examples of such opportunities. Intended use of final deliverable(s): The final deliverable will be of use to local solid waste decision-makers who desire a guide on finding opportunities for reducing the quantity and toxicity of municipal solid waste in their waste streams. Cornell Waste Management Institute will widely publicize the availability of the kit and will distribute 100 copies at no cost; additional requests for copies will be supplied at cost. In addition, AWM will, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, distribute copies to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: Project report and tool kit: due 1/31/93 79 ------- Assessment of Success: By 12/31/93, Region II will obtain feedback from selected recipients of the tool kit and report to ascertain the usefulness of the documents and to determine what additional assistance EPA might be able to provide to facilitate its use. IDi: X-002005-01-0 Updated: 01/30/92 80 ------- Project * 91-13: Grass Waste Reduction Data awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $55,ooo($50,000) Grantee: New York State Department of Economic Development Contact: William Ferretti, Director Office of Recycling Marketing Development (518) 486-6291 Area of Emphasis: Source reduction Problem being addressed: Unnecessary use of landfill capacity for disposal of grass clippings which are amenable to composting, or more simply, decomposition on homeowners lawns. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To educate the public concerning the practice of leaving grass clippings on lawns in a proper manner in order to divert this material from solid waste processing and disposal facilities. Deliverable Products: 1. A "how to" manual describing a step-by-step process for implementing grass reduction programs. 2. Promotional materials such as table top displays, lawn signs, slide shows, and camera-ready copies of flyers, brochures, and "bill stuffers". 3. A guidance document describing the program, how it was implemented, and measures of the program's impact on grass reduction across New York State. The document will include copies of the manual and promotional material developed during the project. 4. Project report. 81 ------- Intended use of final deliverable(s): 1. "How to" manual will be used by municipal recycling coordinators to implement the grass reduction program at the local level. 2. Promotional materials will be used at shopping centers and town halls, demonstration sites, and for use by companies and municipalities. 3. Guidance document will be used by other states to develop grass waste reduction programs within their jurisdictions. 4. Project report will document all demonstration activities and results. Final deliverables will be distributed, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: All deliverables: due 3/31/93 Assessment of Success: By 3/31/94, Region II will obtain feedback from the grantee as well as selected users of the materials developed during the demonstration project. IDf: X-002006-01-0 Updated: 01/29/92 82 ------- Project f 91-14: Disposal of Hazardous Art Materials Data awarded: October 1991 Status: Ongoing Project cost(Region II share): $35,760($24,000) Grantee: Center for Safety in the Arts Contact: Michael McCann, Executive Director (212) 227-6220 Area of emphasis: Household hazardous waste Problem being addressed: Artists use a variety of chemicals that are often poured down the drain or deposited in the trash without consideration of its toxicity; these artists, if given proper guidelines, could use better management techniques for disposal. Purpose(s)/objective(s) of the project: To provide individual artists, artist groups, and schools with environmentally sound guidelines that specifically address disposal of hazardous art material wastes. Deliverable Products: 1. An eight page booklet for individual artists which will describe the best management practices for the disposal of hazardous materials. 2. Several 1 to 2 page data sheets on various artistic media (e.g., woodworking, metalworking, jewelry, etc.)- Intended use of final deliverable(s): Booklet and data sheets will be used by artists to guide them in the appropriate methods for disposing of hazardous materials. Booklet and data sheets will be distributed by the grantee (2000 copies) to various individuals and artists' groups. In addition, AWM will, with the assistance of the Office of External Programs, distribute copies to EPA Headquarters, Region II state solid waste program directors, and the Region II library. This distribution is intended to allow application of the deliverables by other jurisdictions and to minimize the possibility of duplicative efforts. Status of each deliverable: Booklet and data sheets due October 1992. 83 ------- Assessment of success: By 3/31/93, Region II will obtain feedback from selected recipients of the booklet and data sheets to ascertain the % usefulness of the documents and to determine what additional ^ assistance EPA night be able to provide to facilitate its use. IDf: X-002-0009-01-0 Updated: 1/30/92 84 ------- |