EXPANDING THE HUB AND SPOKE IN TENNESSEE TDEC & SERDC Workshops August 2012 "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

The Hub and Spoke Model The Big Picture What is a Hub? Why use Hub and Spoke? Is there a good place to locate a Hub and Spoke? When is the time for Hub and Spoke? Who should start a Hub and Spoke System? How do you start a Hub and Spoke? Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment "

The Big Picture Two Sources of Materials – Extraction – Secondary Markets More than 75% of landfilled materials could be redirected to fill needed feedstock "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

Waste Wheel Recycling (All Sectors) 31.2 % Household Hazardous Waste 0 % Municipal Solid Waste 68.8 % Total % "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

"Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

Local Government Top Expenses in Solid Waste Management Sanitation Management$76M – 28.2% General Administration$62M – 22.6% Landfill O & M$38M – 13.8% Waste Pickup$28M – 10.3% Convenience Centers$25M – 9.1% Recycling$ 6M – 2.1% Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Source 2010 Annual Progress Reports

Local Government Top Revenue Generation in Solid Waste Management Res. Waste Collection Charges$123M – 37.6% Local Taxes$115M – 34.9% Transfer From General Fund$ 30M – 9.1% Tipping Fee$ 28M – 8.4% Solid Waste Disposal Fee$ 8M – 2.4% Recycling Revenue$ 7M – 2.2% Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Source 2010 Annual Progress Reports

Missed Opportunity – Potential 5.5 Million Tons Not Recycled – Value Of Well Over $500 Billion Highest Recycling Rate Of 36.7% In 2007 Trending Downward Now At 33.4% Important Statistics of Note "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management 2010 In Tennessee – Disposed Of 7,338,348 Tons – Post Consumer Recycling Of 965,857 Tons – Diverted 4,973,170 Tons – Approximately $ 271 Billion In Tipping Fee Costs – Local Government Reported Revenues From Recycling $7,183,711

"Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

What is a Hub and Spoke? Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment "

Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

Why Use Hub and Spoke? Cost Effective Economics – Higher Load Value Focused Approach – Collection or Processing Economy of Scale Avoid Duplication of Equipment Leverages Resources of Participants Transportation Savings Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment "

Locating a Hub and Spoke Partnership "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Things to consider – Collection History – Infrastructure – Local Attitudes – Transportation Routes – Availability of Markets – Commitment – Public Policy

Locating a Hub in Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment "

Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

Hub and Spoke Timing A strong core participation Mastered the basics Your system is attracting the attention of neighbors High value High volume Availability of materials We are not to throw away those things which can benefit our neighbor. Goods are called good because they can be used for good: they are instruments for good, in the hands of those who use them properly. -- Clement of Alexandria (150?-220?) "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

Who Should Start a Hub and Spoke? Currently have a successful program Can motivate others and provide leadership Strong in logistics and coordinating Good negotiator Infrastructure in place Able to “work the neighborhood” Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment "

How Do You Start a Hub and Spoke? Basic Building Blocks –> Infrastructure Start Building Partnerships Educate – Constituents – Policy Makers Plan for Expansion "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

Goal for the Hub and Spoke Efficiency Cost Effective Self Sufficient High Capture Rates Low Residual Rates Strong End Markets Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment "

Opportunity Week of August 13 th Grant offering – Recycling Equipment – Recycling Hub and Spoke – Used Oil "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

Final Quote Pollution is nothing but the resources we are not harvesting. We allow them to disperse because we've been ignorant of their value. ~ R. Buckminster FullerR. Buckminster Fuller Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment "

Questions? "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

Larry Christley, Program Manager Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management 401 Church Street, 5 th Floor L&C Tower Nashville, TN "Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

"Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

"Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

"Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

"Enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment " Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management