DEQ Updates, Litter Waste Tire & Recycling May 16, 2017 VRA Conference Virginia Beach
Stakeholder Update - Programs Stake holder input – SWIA & Recycling data Litter Grant FY 18 Waste Tire End User Reimbursement Regulations amended Electronics Recycling Workshop – June 28, 2017
Litter Grant Updated Litter Grant Application – FY 18 Updated Litter Grant Award Guidelines – format Competitive Grants: 5% of fund DEQ Webinar for Applicants – May 31st
Application & Accounting Report - current Updated Litter Grant Application (FY2018) and Accounting Report (FY2017) are posted on DEQ webpage. Instructions have been attached to both documents in order to ensure reporting accuracy. No additional information requested; only format change. Applications due June 30, 2017. Accounting Report due August 1, 2017.
Performance Report The Performance Report (FY2017) will be available online at SurveyMonkey.com. Minimize error - Check information against previous year to check for significant increases and decreases. Performance Report due August 1, 2017.
Guidelines - Future Guidelines will be standardized and revision date will be included. Submission instructions will also be available on DEQ webpage.
Waste Tire Program Waste Tire End User Reimbursement Regulations amended: Chapter 150 (9VAC-20-150) Consistent with VSWMR End User Reimbursement Application Updating website
Tax Credits – Recycling Machinery & Equipment Changes: Application due by March 1, 2017 – DEQ Taxation deadline June 1, 2017 file Form RMC https://www.tax.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/inline-files/recyclable-material-tax-credit-guidelines.pdf
Electronics Recycling Workshop EPA & DEQ – June 28, 2017 Draft Agenda – Sent out last week Registration - Open Contact: Virginia Butler
Electronics Recycling Workshop Draft Agenda Sustainability Materials Management Karen Pollard, EPA Federal Green Challenge David Iacono, EPA R2 Certification & BMPs Corey Dehmey, Sustainable Electronics Recycling International CRTs – Situation Review & Local Government eCycling: Concerns and Recommendations Dan Galllo, EPA Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program Jonathan Rifkin, Green Electronics Council Localities - Success & Challenges Kim Hynes, CVWMA Debbie Spiliotopoulos, Northern VA Regional Commission Toby Edwards, Cumberland Plateau Chris Hansen, C2 Management Data, collection and BMPs Rob Taylor, North Carolina Dept. of Environment State Laws & Challenges - Trends next 5 yrs. Jason Linnell, National Center for Electronics Recycling
Questions Office of Financial Responsibility and Waste Programs Sanjay Thirunagari – Waste Planning & Data Manager Virginia Butler – Environmental Programs Coordinator sanjay .thirunagari@deq.virginia.gov or virginia.butler@deq.virginia.gov Website: deq.virginia.gov
Recycle Update May 16, 2017 VRA Conference Virginia Beach
Virginia Solid Waste – Managed 2015 and 2016 Total SW MSW CDD Industrial 2015 15,335,670.43 9,116,269.49 3,188,952.69 866,471.65 2016 15,935,527.71 9,361,209.53 3,608,289.59 860,568.22 Difference 599,857.28 244,940.04 419,336.90 -5,903.43 % change 3.91% 2.69% 13.15% -0.68% Note: MSW - reported by Landfills, MRFs, TS, Incinerators
Increase in waste types that are recyclable Waste Type VA Origin (from SWIA Data) 2015 Tons 2016 Tons Vegetative Waste Yard Waste 381,781 429,146 Tires 99,407 109,468 White Goods 18,772 23,214