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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/15/1991SWC MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1991 PRESENT: Dick Bachhuber, Elizabeth Herbert, Holly Tabbert-Johnson, George Luteri, Carl Maas, Harold Rentscheler, Ken Westlake and Mary Winkler. Jim Kadlec - resident Scott Rietberg - Daily Herald reporte Ken Van Byssum and Carrie Anderson - ARC Disposal Lisa Angell - Public Works ABSENT: Bill Donovan CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Westlake at 7:35 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the July 18, 1991 meeting were approved as written. CITIZEN FORUM Mr. Kadlec stated he had received a lot of positive feedback from residents regarding the new solid waste service. However, he further stated residents are still concerned about meeting the two can limitation. SOLID WASTE CONTRACT IMPLEMENTATION Ken Van Byssum, ARC Recycling Coordinator stated his company is very pleased with resident response. He indicated that in general the phone calls ARC has received from residents are due to the resident not understanding the change in service. A number of residents have called in missed pickups when in fact they have set their garbage out late. (These residents were probably use to BFI's pickup schedule and need to adjust to the change in their schedule, especially the yard material collection.) Mr. Van Byssum explained ARC's operation, ie, manning of garbage and recycling trucks. He also reported on the recycling program which he feels is going very well. As anticipated a number of residents had stock piled recyclables so loads for the first couple of weeks have been heavy. He cited a few of the more prevalent problems with the collection; separation of materials by paper or plastic bags and unaccepatable materials. ARC drivers are tagging bins informing residents of why their items were not collected, ie, unacceptable materials or improperly prepared recyclables. Overall, Mr. Van Byssum indicated there was probably a 70% accuracy rate. In response to the question as to why the market price for aluminum varies across the US Mr. Van Byssum stated the price for aluminum is an artificial price because it includes the cost of returning the can (bottle states). Mr. Van Byssum demonstrated the use of a 90 gallon toter for use in the collection of recyclables in multifamily properties. He explained how this system has been successfully implemented in another community serving multifamily properties. He then updated the Commission on ARC's Recycling Center. They are in the process of contracting for a system to retrofit the center to pick material off the line. He stated most companies are going to a commingled curbside system and then separate the materials at the processing center. A new granulator has also been purchased to grind up the plastics collected. To gain greater insight of the recycling center the Commission will tour the facility September 7 at 10:00AM. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COLLECTION Lisa Angell updated the Commission on the status of the Village's application for siting of a one day collection by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Mount Prospect was not selected for either a fall of 1991 or a spring of 1992 siting despite the fact that our application has been evaluated and our site meets their qualifications. She stated that at the suggestion of the IEPA the Village will seek letters of support from our state representatives. (This was the only suggestion the IEPA had to enhance to our application for selection in future sitings.) Ms. Angell informed the Commission of the Solid Waste Agency of Nothern Cook County's effort to develop a long term program for collection and disposal of household hazardous materials. The Commission decided to defer discussion of white goods until later this fall. SPEAKERS BUREAU Ms. Angell will send a letter from the Commission to all civic and non-profit agencies in the Village to inform them of the Solid Waste Speakers Bureau. Discussion was also held regarding the scheduled presentations to multifamily properties. OTHER BUSINESS Harold Rentshcler shared an article on feeding old newsprint (ONP) to sheep. A brief discussion was held on the number of uses for ONP. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting was set for Thursday, September 19. ADJOURN There being no further business the motion to adjourn was moved, seconded and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, M. Lisa Angell Solid Waste Coordinator