1. May 5-6 Virginia Recycling Association 2015 Annual Conference

2.  Stakeholder Updates  Recycling Program Updates  Recycling and Litter Programs - Updates/Sharing  Leslie Beckwith  Steve Coe and Sanjay Thirunagari  Attendees

4.  Some of the suggestions and comments we’ve been able to address: ◦ Integration of the Recycling Report and the SWIA Report ◦ DEQ Interaction with VDOT ◦ Composting Outreach  Website development  Training with VCC on E&S—VCC sponsored training that addressed compost use in erosion & sediment and stormwater control, a brief explanation of the practice and recycling nature of the process, what applications of compost can substitute for existing E&S and SW control practices.

5.  Two News Feeds have been added to the DEQ website specific to solid waste. These will serve as the primary means of notifying stakeholders of new information and the opportunity to comment on Draft Guidance. They are up and running and can be found here: ◦ http://www.deq.virginia.gov/ConnectWithDEQ/News Feeds.aspx http://www.deq.virginia.gov/ConnectWithDEQ/News Feeds.aspx ◦ Solid Waste Program Updates ◦ Solid Waste Recycling, Composting and Planning

6.  Listening sessions are planned with SWPUs  First one is June 10 with Southwest Virginia Solid Waste Management Association ◦ Discussions will target issues brought up at Stakeholders Conference  Periodic Review comment period for the Planning Regulation has closed. The review sought comments on whether changes to the regulation should occur.

8. Prior to CY 2013, all Solid Waste Planning Units (SWPs) were required to report annually to DEQ their recycling program results For CY 2013 and following years only those SWPUs with populations over 100,000 must report annually After the CY 2012 reporting, SWPUs with populations up to 100,000 must report every 4 years (next required report in 2017 for CY 2016)

9. Reporting by Urban SWPUs and regional SWPUs have accounted for over 80% of the tons of recyclables reported in previous years. Data from only these sources (17 SWPUs) continue to provide a measure of the overall recycling tonnage levels in Virginia. Reports from an additional 25 SWPUs was received for CY 2013, and their data was included in the annual reporting summary.

10. 71 Solid Waste Planning Units – 17 reporting with all meeting their required recycling rate for CY 2013

11. How many SWPUs will elect to report only on the required 4-year cycle? Although 54 SWPUs do not have to report annually, DEQ will continue to receive, process, and report out on any reporting done by these programs. Last year 25 SWPUs not required to report submitted a report. Question for the Future

12.  As of May 1, 2015, DEQ has received and logged 34 recycling rate reports.  15 out of the 17 SWPUs required to report have submitted a report.  An additional 19 SWPUs have submitted reports.

14. DEQ Web Site link to MS4 Permits and requirements – (101 MS4 permits in place) http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water /StormwaterManagement/VSMPPermits/MS4 Permits.aspx STORMWATER Regulations

15. Best Management Practices for stormwater management identify six minimum control measures: Public education and outreach on stormwater impacts, Public involvement and participation, Illicit discharge detection and elimination, Construction site stormwater runoff control, Post-construction stormwater management in new development and redevelopment, and Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations. STORMWATER Regulations

16. Floatables: Floating trash and debris have become significant pollutants, especially in waterways and oceans where large amounts of trash and plastic debris can concentrate in a small areas. Floating trash detracts from the aesthetics of a landscape. It poses a threat to wildlife and human health (e.g., choking hazards to wildlife and bacteria to humans). Trash and debris also can clog the intake valves of boat engines, which can lead to expensive repairs.

17. When developing a trash control (floatables) strategy, municipalities should consider the following points: Implement a control structure that identifies the most common types of trash and targets its source. Evaluate the costs for each control. Develop a budget that considers what services and facilities are already available and can be utilized at the lowest cost. Regular cleaning and maintenance of control structures is necessary to prevent accumulating trash from becoming a pollution source. Control strategies should not simply transport trash from one water body to another. They should reduce the quantity of trash in all waters. STORMWATER Regulations

18. What steps will your jurisdiction take to reduce floatables in your stormwater management systems? Promotion of anti-litter strategies, outreach to increase litter awareness and its impact on Virginia’s waterways, and capturing floatables prior to release to waterways are key to reducing this problem. Question for the Future

19. We just spoke to the stormwater regulations and responsibilities for local governments. Let’s now talk about marine debris.

20.  June 2013 was proclaimed Marine Debris Reduction Month by then Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell.  Virginia’s Coastal Zone Management Program in partnership with Clean Virginia Waterways, the Virginia Aquarium, VIMS, VCU, and the NOAA are developing a Marine Debris Management Plan.  Goal of the Plan is to reduce trash and litter of all types that makes its way into our waterways, the Chesapeake Bay and the ocean.

21. From the Experts  The only way to manage the marine debris pollution issue is through prevention — changing behaviors that cause marine debris to enter the environment.  — NOAA

22.  What is Marine Debris? Any material released to the environment that ends up in our waterways, the Chesapeake Bay or the ocean. This includes:  Typical litter (plastics, paper, tires, etc.)  Abandoned fishing lines and netting  Abandoned crab pots  Miscellaneous solid waste (woody wastes, white goods, cars/boats, construction material, etc.)

23.  And this... Between this... That litter just DISAPPEARED! If I wait it will just go away!

24. Contact Sharon Baxter at DEQ about the status of the Marine Debris Reduction Plan for Virginia and how your programs might be part of the solution to this problem. sharon.baxter@deq.virginia.gov

26.  Authorized by §58.1-439.7 of the Code of Virginia  Tax credit extended till January 1, 2020 (expired January 1, 2015)  Corporations shall be allowed a credit against the state income tax in an amount equal to 20% of the capitalized cost of machinery and equipment used for recycling

27.  Max allowed - $2 million in tax credits per fiscal year  The DEQ certifies the recycling machinery and equipment that qualifies for the tax credit  Tax credit can be carried over for ten years  Tax credit cannot exceed 40% of the Virginia tax liability in any taxable year.

29. Local Government Feedback:  What has your locality or planning unit been up to?  What success have you had achieving your program goals?  How have you been promoting the SW Hierarchy within your programs?  What are your program headaches?

30. Ask DEQ What else can DEQ do to help you with your waste management program concerns? 1) 2) 3) 4)

31. Thank You for participating in today’s session. Office of Financial Responsibility and Data Management Leslie Beckwith – Director Sanjay Thirunagari – Data Manager Steve Coe – Environmental Programs Coordinator leslie.beckwith, sanjay.thirunagari, or steve.coe @deq.virginia.gov Website: deq.virginia.gov