Presentazione utilizzata da Haley Rogers, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling - Department of Sanitation della Città di New York, durante il suo intervento alla conferenza internazionale Milano Recycle City, che si è svolta il 6 giugno 2014 presso la Fabbrica del Vapore di Milano

1. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
Organics Collection in NYC
Milano Recycling City
Milano, Italy
June 6, 2014
Haley Rogers
NYC Department of Sanitation
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2. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
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3. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
NYC Requirements
2006 Solid Waste Management Plan
• Sound business principles: Long term
contract for processing recyclables
• Environmental concern: Intermodal
transportation
• Environmental justice: Borough equity
Local Law 40 of 2010
• Amendments to original LL19 of 1989
• By 2020
• 25% diversion rate DSNY curbside &
containerized
• 33% diversion rate DSNY-managed
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4. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
NYC Goals
• Divert 75% of our solid waste from landfills
(residential and commercial)
• Double diversion from residences &
institutions by 2017
• Divert 50% food waste from restaurants
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5. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
Current Economics of Disposal
• Paper
• $10 / ton revenue
• Metal, Glass, Plastic & Cartons
• ~ $70 / ton tip fee
• (plus revenue share)
• Disposal
• Average about $100 / ton tip fee
** As much as $1 million / year disposing
organics suitable for composting **
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6. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
“Traditional” Diversion
from residences & institutions
Diversion Rate ~ 15% (5% to 29%)
If 100% recycled: 33% diversion
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Source: 2013 NYC WCS (unofficial)

7. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
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2013 Waste Characterization Study

8. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
Goal: double diversion
from residences & institutions
To reach 30% diversion, need ~ 500K more tons
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9. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
Organics Recovery:
Potential Benefits
• Increase total waste diversion from landfill
• Decrease costs associated with disposal
• Create compost for beneficial use
• Provide an alternative source of energy
• Reduce rodent populations (when organics set out in
containers)
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10. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
NYC Organics Recovery Programs
• Green Market Drop-Offs
• started at Union Square
• now in all 5 Boroughs
• Community Drop-Offs &
Local Organics Processing
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11. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
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NYC Organics Recovery Programs
• Community Gardens & Backyard Composting
NYC
Compost
Project
• Christmas tree collection and mulching
• Seasonal leaf & yard waste collection
(budget permitting – currently suspended)
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12. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
Previous DSNY Studies
• Organics Collection Pilots
• 1992
• Backyard, On-Site, Decentralized
Composting
• 1999
• Mixed Waste Composting
• 2004
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13. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
Local Law 77 of 2013
• Two year pilot program Oct 2013 - July 2015
• Curbside collection of source-separated
organic waste
• Schools
• Residential Neighborhoods
• High-rise Apartment Buildings
• Agency Facilities
• Suspend seasonal leaf & yard collection
during pilot
Partner
Agencies:
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14. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
Evaluation
• Tonnage Collected
• Participation Rates
• Proper Participation
• Cost-Effectiveness
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15. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
What is collected?
all food scraps
food-soiled paper
plants and yard waste
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16. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
Plastic Bags?
• Emphasis on Education:
If lining bins, use paper or
BPI-USCC certified
compostable.
NO SHOPPING BAGS
OR OTHER PLASTIC
• Since 2014 allowed to line
use CLEAR recycling bags in
brown bin to get participation
• Monitoring bag usage and
processing issues at facilities
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17. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
Schools
2011-12
Four DOE schools
• Spearheaded by a few PTA’s
in Manhattan
2012-13
90+ DOE and private schools
• Manhattan, Brooklyn
2013-14
300+ DOE and private schools
• Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island
2014-15
400+ DOE and private schools
• All five boroughs
Staten Island
Brooklyn
Queens
Manhattan
Bronx
2013-14 Organics Schools
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18. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
School Kitchens and Cafeterias
Kitchen Staff Students, Teachers, Admin
Custodial Staff DSNY Collection Staff
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19. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
LIQUIDS RECYCLING LANDFILL ORGANICS
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
School Education
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20. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
Pilot Areas
• Low to medium density
• 1 to 9 unit residential buildings
• Weekly or bi-weekly collection
Spring 2013
• Staten Island
• ~3,200 households
Fall 2013
• Expanded in Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island
• ~ 30,000 households total
Spring 2014
• Expanding in Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island
• ~100,000 households total
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
Residential Neighborhoods
Staten Island
Brooklyn
Queens
Manhattan
Bronx
Pilot Areas
Spg 2013
Fall 2013
Spg 2014
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21. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
Residential Starter Kit
Delivered to households:
• Brown organics bin (12 or 21-gal)
• Kitchen container
• Brochure
• Sample supply compostable liners
and coupons donated by:
BioBag, Glad,Ucan,
Ecosafe,Bag to Nature, etc.
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22. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
Residential Education
Mailer
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23. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
Residential Education
Brochure
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24. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
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25. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
High-Rise Apartment Buildings
Pilot Buildings
• Enroll to participate
• Multiple strategies
• Rat Study with NYC Dept. of Health
Spring 2013
• 5-building complex with 980 units
• Luxury high rise with 500 units
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
• Manhattan and Brooklyn
• 40+ buildings
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26. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
Organics Processing
Composting
DSNY-managed facilities
• NYSDEC permission
Processing BID – short term
• existing regional capacity for pilot period
Anaerobic Digestion
• bio-slurry
• DEP Newtown Creek Facility
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27. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
Some Observations
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28. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
DSNY Organics Collection Pilot
some results (unofficial)
 Total tonnage collected in 2013: 1,650 tons
 School diversion audit (spring 2013)
A. Manhattan Schools – 34%
B. Brooklyn Schools – 38%
 High-rise diversion audit (summer 2013)
A. Morningside Gardens – 37%
B. Increased district diversion rate by 0.5%
 Pilot Neighborhoods – diversion up by about 5%
 Contamination rate from residential pilot areas: < 5%
 Participation Rates: range from 20 to 50%
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29. Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse
and Recycling
nyc.gov/organics
Thank you!
Haley Rogers
hrogers@dsny.nyc.gov
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