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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilities 2014-03-17 Item 1 - Handout Distributed at Meeting - 2013 Waste Management Annual ReportWaste Management Partners in Service Waste Management Annual Report to the City of Tukwila City of Tukwila Utilities Committee March 17, 2014 w WASTE MANAGEMENT Waste Management Partners in Service Waste Management Representatives David J. Della, Public Sector Manager Candy Castellanos, Public Education and Outreach Manager Alan York, Sr. District Manager, Seattle Hauling District W WASTE PAANAGEMENT ©2014 Waste Management Waste Management Partners in Service Introduction WM - Leading provider of integrated environmental solutions and largest recycler of post- consumer waste in the PNW Mission - Maximize resource value of materials we handle and minimize environmental impact so both our economy and environment can thrive. Service Commitments to Community • Safety and Outstanding Customer Service • Public Education and Outreach • Building Strategic Partnerships • Community Sustainability W Page 3 Waste Management Partners in Service Transparency and Dialogue • Operation Green Fence - WM Town Hall Meeting • Knowledge Sharing - Harmonization, Multifamily Diversion • Bilingual Education and Outreach Materials • Door to Door Outreach W WASTE MAIYAOEMENT ©2014 Waste Management Waste Management Partners in Service 2013 Transformation and Sustainability Update As our business continues to evolve, we are determined to reach our 2020 sustainability goals. 1. Increase waste -based energy production 2. Increase recycling 3. Increase our fleet efficiency 4. Providing wildlife habitat at our landfills W WASTE MANAGEMENT 02014 Waste Management Waste Management Partners in Service 2013 Transformation and Sustainability Update Washington State - we own and operate three single stream recycling facilities: 1. Cascade Recycling Center (CRC) 2. JMK Fibers in Tacoma 3. Spokane Materials and Recycling Technology Center (SMaRT) in Spokane W Waste Management Partners in Service Materials WM Collected and Processed WASTE STREAM - Tons Collected Residential 3,126 Multifamily 4,261 Commercial 21,392 Total Tons 28,779 RESIDENTIAL PARTICIPATION Curbside Recycling Yard Waste W 96.8% 96.2% Waste Management Partners in Service Diversion (Average percent for 2013) Multifamily 9.2% Commercial 16.5% Residential 45.8% 4,260 Tons of Recyclables collected. W WASTE MANAGEMENT ,12014 Waste Management Page 8 WM Public Education Et Outreach Team Zero Waste Ambassadors W WASTE MANAGEMENT Integrity Capability Intent 02014 Waste Management Page 9 Waste Management Partners in Service WM Regional Public Outreach and Education Initiatives • Elementary School Outreach • Harmonization of Curbside Recycling • Organics Outreach • Multifamily Outreach • WM Recycling Behavior Study 2013 Page 10 OIJTREACII IM iAC'i' Multifamily Residents APARTMENT Et CONDO COMMUNITIES • Property manager technical assistance • Personalized site visits • Door to door resident outreach • "Right- size" Review • Visual Waste Audits w WASTE MANAGEMENT ©2014 Waste Management OiTf1Ui1C 11 1M Filer Business Community ENGAGING BUSINESSES • Personalized site visits • Recycling education • Staff training • "Right- size" Review • Visual Waste Audits W WASTE MANAGEMENT ©2014 Waste Management OIJTREICII IMPACT WM Recycling Education Station COMMUNITY EVENTS • Professional outreach staff • Recycling resources • Hands -on interaction • Visual cues to prompt questions • 8,200 customer conversations w . WASTE MANAGEMENT ©2014 Waste Management Waste Management Partners in Service WM Community Engagement Events • Tukwila Touch a Truck • Tukwila Kids Festival • Tukwila Heritage Et Culture Celebration • Tukwila Annual Backyard Wildlife Festival Special Collections • Annual Residential Curbside Clean -Up Event (June) • City of Tukwila Fall Collection Event W Waste Management Partners in Service WM Community Engagement Sponsorships • Supported local businesses and organizations events and activities beyond recycling • Sponsored monthly luncheons for the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce Donations • Annual Backyard Wildlife Festival • Clean up at Fire Station Storage • Tukwila Parks Et Recreation, Touch a Truck Safety Fair • Tukwila Parks at Recreation, Family 4th at the Fort Waste Management Partners in Service Thank you. We value our partnership. We appreciate your business. As we begin 2014, we hope to build on the partnership we began in November 2012. We will continue to provide outstanding services and programs. We will also continue to seek ways to help you build a more sustainable community. Thank you for your time. David J. Della (425) 825 -2016 ddella@wm.com WASTE MANAGEMENT ©2014 Waste Management