HHW Programs and Emerging Product Stewardship: Results of a “Producer Responsibility Scenario Analysis” Jim Quinn, Metro Hazardous Waste Program Christy Shelton, Cascadia Consulting NAHMMA National Conference September 2012

Today’s Presentation Role of municipal HHW collection in a product stewardship world What’s a “Producer Responsibility Scenario Analysis”? Methodology & Results What now for Metro’s HHW program?

JQ’s arguments for a continuing role for HHW collection operations:

“One-stop shopping” All HHW Often garbage & recyclables as well

Economies of scale Paint store HHW facility

Wastes that require trained staff, PPE, spill control, etc.

Wastes not (yet) covered under product stewardship

Metro/Cascadia study How does Metro continue to meet the needs of household/CESQG customers in the region, as PS systems come on line? Scenarios for how quickly PS programs come on line, possible scope & structure  How Metro’s collection program might fit in  What changes to our operations might be needed

Project Elements Review of EPR programs elsewhere Barriers and opportunities for EPR in Oregon, based on interviews Scenario analysis for Oregon EPR programs in next 5–10 years: – Waste quantities – Costs – Customers Implications for Metro’s operations

Scenario Development Based on EPR programs elsewhere, interviews, and Metro input Four EPR scenarios vary in: – Products covered – Timing of new programs – Performance standards – Growth rates for quantities Metro collects % of HHW, by material

High EPR Scenario Strong legislative support for EPR Many products added – Broad law (framework) passed in 2015 High convenience requirements High collection targets Significant increase in quantities collected – Metro collects % of materials

Moderate EPR Scenario Moderate legislative support Products added more slowly – Product groups added individually High convenience requirements Moderate collection targets Increase in quantities collected – Metro collects % of materials

Limited EPR Scenario Variable legislative support Fewer products: added slowly Modest convenience requirements No collection targets Metro quantities grow at current rates – Historic growth trends – Recent declines since PaintCare (7/10)

Status Quo Scenario Paint EPR extended (but not expanded) No new products added No new convenience standards No collection targets Metro quantities grow at current rates

Products Covered by Year – Limited EPR Fluorescents 2014 Aerosol paint Batteries – rechargeable Home improvement 2016 Household, cleaning, and auto 2018 Sharps 2020 Paint 2010

Products Covered by Year – Moderate EPR Fluorescents Batteries – rechargeable Batteries – non- rechargeable 2014 Aerosol paint Home improvement 2016 Household, cleaning, and auto Sharps 2018 Lawn, garden, and pest products 2020 Paint 2010

Products Covered by Year – High EPR Fluorescents Batteries – rechargeable Batteries – non- rechargeable Aerosol paint 2014 Home improvement Sharps 2016 Household, cleaning, and auto Lawn, garden, and pest products 2018 Other HHW 2020 Paint 2010

Collection Site Options Retailers and mail-back programs assumed to collect some products: – Paint – Batteries – Fluorescent lamps – Sharps, pharmaceuticals Some wastes not appropriate because more hazardous (and leak-prone): – Pesticides, acids, bases, oxidizers

Metro Collection (2021) Quantities could increase significantly under EPR, as overall collection increases

Program Costs (2021) If EPR pays all direct costs, net program costs could decrease significantly

Operational Implications Metro as a service provider to PROs? – Existing, safe, well-known, effective Additional capacity needed – Larger facility, longer hours/days – Satellite sites, mobile events – Partnering with other existing sites PRO payments may free up funds

What now for Metro’s HHW program? We want to be an essential partner in future EPR programs Things that PROs will likely be looking for: – Convenience – Collection effectiveness – Reasonable cost

What now for Metro’s HHW program? We need to: Explore plans for expanded collection Continue to pursue cost efficiencies Determine agency policy: – Collection costs – Direct vs. indirect costs – Competition with private sector Develop & pursue legislative strategy

If you would like a copy of the report ed to you when it is complete, leave your business card with Jim Jim Quinn, Metro Hazardous Waste Program (503) Christy Shelton, Cascadia Consulting (206)