1. Northeast Resource Recovery Association
Household Hazardous Waste Feasibility Study
Mike
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Jackie Albanese, HHW Project Manager
Mike Durfor, Executive Director
September 2012

2. About Us
In 1981, four New Hampshire municipalities founded the Northeast Resource Recovery Association, then called the New Hampshire Resource Recovery Association, to provide a clearinghouse for current, up-to-date information and a source of technical and marketing assistance in the general areas of waste reduction and recycling.
Mike
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3. NRRA HHW Feasibility Study
USDA Grant
Started in 2011
Three phase study – in final phase
Study Goals
Produce a plan to
Increase HHW collection in NH
Reduce costs
Increase collection participation
Mike
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4. HHW Challenges in NH 9th least populous state in the U.S.
Only 1,318,194 residents
7.5% of the population of Los Angeles in an area 2.2 times larger
147 residents per sq mi in NH vs. 2,419 residents per sq mi in Los Angeles
Mike – mention NH as one of New England States; Facts of NH vs. LA, how these facts can lead to some challenges

5. HHW Challenges in NH Small municipalities and rural areas
Majority having fewer than 10,000 residents
Only 3 municipalities having greater than 40,000 residents
Rural areas = longer drives to collection sites
Mike – NH Small area challenges with long drives, can’t take advantage of lots of material = lower cost per unit
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6. HHW Challenges in NH Independent structure of NH legislature
“Live Free or Die”
NH has the largest state legislative body in the United States
NH House of Reps. is the third-largest English speaking parliamentary body in the world
NH municipalities make many of their major decisions at their annual town meetings
This form of direct democratic rule can slow major decisions and requires a great amount of public education and a solidified plan beforehand
Mike - These small areas frequently wanted to work independently or only work with certain other towns - small town politics. Takes a long time for decision making.
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7. Funding HHW programs in NH
Usually a town warrant or part of a transfer station’s budget
NH Department of Environmental Services (DES) grant available
funded through HW Clean Up Fund
distributed based on per capita rate
$0.22/capita for programs with a permanent, on-going facility
$0.12/capita for programs serving more than one collection/year serving more than one community
$0.06/capita for programs that serve one community on one day annually
Mike
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8. NH HW Generator Status
In NH, HHW collected counts towards a facility’s generator status amounts
Small quantity generator
In each calendar month generators less than 220 lbs
Full quantity generator
In each calendar month generates equal to or greater than 220 lbs; accumulates greater than 2,200 lbs at any time
Jackie – this piece is important to note due to the different regulatory requirements of sqg vs. fqg – transfer stations who collect hhw will likely surpass the sqg amounts -
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9. NH Regulations One Day Events (contractor operated)
Contractor hired usually takes on the status of HW FQG and are responsible for following required HW Generator regulations.
Jackie
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10. NH Regulations Permanent Sites (in-house or contractor operated)
HW FQG and need a generator ID #
Trained staff member as HW Coordinator (with yearly refresher)
Follow all HW regulations - proper storage, internal paperwork, assessing what items are accepted, training, contingency and operating plan, etc.
Jackie – split to 3 slides – put in pics

11. NH Regulations Satellite/Mobile Collections (operated in-house)
Town would need to ask for a temporary EPA ID number
Self-transport by government entities is allowable to a permanent site or TSDF. They are exempt from packing and labeling for transport, manifest requirements and delivery requirements.
Can transport with just a Bill of Lading, proper vehicle (has to be owned by municipality), and driver with 24 HazWoper training.
Jackie – split to 3 slides – put in pics
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12. The Study
Collected Cost and Attendance information for 97% of NH towns, representing 99% of the population
Collected Cost, Attendance and HHW collection amounts for 95% of NH towns, representing 94% of the population
Data is from 2009 – 2011 collections, primarily 2011 collections
Jackie
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13. HHW Collection in NH Type % of Towns % of Pop. One Day 7.0% 21.3%
One Day Group
66.8%
49.2%
Permanent
17.0%
25.6%
Nothing
6.2%
2.9%
Unknown
3.1%
1.0%
Jackie

14. NH Statistics Cost and Participation
Type
Total Costs
Attend.
per year
Cost per Capita
Cost per household - total
Cost per household -attended
Rate of Partic.
Solo One Day
$194,816
2,932
$0.69
$1.72
$53.71
2.85%
Group One Day
$375,356
7,044
$0.58
$1.44
$47.86
2.87%
Permanent Sites
$290,982
2,699
$0.86
$2.14
$107.81
1.99%
Jackie
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15. Some NH Statistics HHW Collection Amounts
Type
HHW Collection Amounts/yr (lbs)
Cost per lbs
HHW per household – total (lbs)
HHW per household – attended (lbs)
Solo One Day
180,048.14
$0.86
1.80
64.12
Group One Day
417,186.99
$0.78
1.77
60.41
Permanent Sites
150,753.00
$1.93
1.11
55.86
Jackie
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16. Measuring Success Participation - Nationwide vs. NH
One study looked at 24 programs throughout the U.S.
2% - 24% participation rate, median was 7%
NH participation ranges from 0.63% %, median was 3.43%
Jackie
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17. Program Effectiveness
NAHMMA Webinar - David Nightingale
100% participation will never be achieved
Another measure of program effectiveness
Average age of HHW paint is 7.4 years
Assumes average age of paint is average age of all HHW material therefore the frequency of HHW delivered
Program effectiveness = Participation Rate * 7.4 years
Jackie
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18. NH Program Effectiveness
Solo One Day Collection – 21.11%
Group One Day Collection – 21.24%
Permanent Sites – 14.70%
We could be better!
Jackie
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19. What are some other states doing?
Looked at states throughout the U.S.
Vermont is most similar to New Hampshire regarding population distribution
Various Collection Types
Permanent Sites
One-Day Collections
Rural Rover/Satellite Collections
Curbside pick-up
Door-to-Door pick-up
Various Program Components
Broad Public Education
Product Stewardship
Swap Shop/ Reuse Shop
Jackie
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20. What are some other states doing?
Permanent Sites – viable option for NH
Jackie
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21. What are some other states doing?
Rural Rover – viable options for NH
Jackie
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22. Goals Revisited Produce a plan to Increase HHW collection in NH
Reduce costs
Increase collection participation
Mike
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23. Goals Revisited Increase HHW collection in NH Reduce costs
More participation, more events, making it easier
Reduce costs
Making the set-up fee worth it by increasing participation, utilizing permanent site storage
Increase collection participation
More advertising, more events, making it easier, increase education
Mike
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24. The Plan Phase I Phase II Phase III Increase participation
Reduce HHW through increased public education
Promote more cost-effective operations for permanent sites
Possible promote the safe use of Swap Shops
Phase II
Increase collections with Satellite Collections/ Rural Rovers
Investigate having paint categorized as a Universal Waste
Phase III
Investigate paint Product Stewardship legislation in NH
Increase number of permanent sites if current sites illustrate success
Mike

25. Participation Related to amount of advertising Education
What event?
Education
I thought it just went in the trash…
Number of events
One event every other year or two events a year, on the same, predictable weekends
When events are held
On a Wednesday vs. Saturday?
In mid-winter or during spring cleaning?
Distance to events
Is the event in a central, easy to get to location?
Overall convenience
Jackie
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26. Reducing HHW Promote non-hazardous alternatives
Natural, homemade cleaners or non-hazardous cleaners
Promote buying the correct amount of material for the job
Assist municipalities and schools in continued education
Mike
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27. Permanent Sites in NH
Three of the sites are contractor operated – making the costs similar to having several one-day events and limiting flexibility regarding days of operation
Most of the material is transported on the same day – not always utilizing storage space
Advertising and education budgets are being reduced, not allowing for long term education and HHW reduction
Jackie
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28. Swap Shops
Pros
Material is not in the waste stream and might be reused
Minimal cost to municipality
Cons
Space consuming
Possible low turnover
Possible liability
Staffing needed
Mike
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29. Satellite/Rover Collections
Towns can run their own events, with proper staff training
Self – transport to permanent site or other HHW collection
Can possibly be more cost-effective than hiring a contractor for a one-day event
In conjunction with a permanent site, can possibly make the permanent site more cost-effective
Jackie
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30. Consolidated Paints and Solvents Paint/Paint Related Material
Waste Types in NH
Waste Category
% of Total Waste
Basic
1.15%
Oxidizer
1.22%
Asbestos
1.33%
Acid
1.43%
Consolidated Paints and Solvents
2.00%
Non RCRA Non DOT regulated
3.19%
Resin/Adhesive
3.42%
Aerosols
3.64%
Consolidated Solvents
4.16%
Flammable
6.88%
Oil
7.60%
Pesticide
11.25%
Paint/Paint Related Material
48.23%
- Used invoice data from events
- Paint is clearly most of the material
Jackie

31. HHW vs. Universal Waste
Hazardous waste that are widely generated and pose a lower threat. Regulations on Universal Wastes are intended to streamline management of hazardous waste, effectively making it easier for their collection.
Federally Designated Universal Waste
Batteries
Pesticides
Mercury – Containing Equipment
Bulbs (lamps)
NH State Designated Universal Waste
Batteries
Pesticides
Mercury – Containing Equipment
Bulbs (lamps)
Antifreeze
Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs)
PAINT?
Jackie
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32. Paint Product Stewardship in the U.S.
Facilitated by the Product Stewardship Institute
PaintCare Inc. – industry non-profit
Oregon, Connecticut, Rhode Island
Cost of proper disposal is taken off of the municipality
Will it work in NH?
Mike
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33. Adding New Sites
The expansion of the service area of current permanent sites
The addition of 6 new permanent sites
Site locations were chosen based on population & current service
Jackie

34. New Service Area
This includes towns within the 15 mi radius and utilizes towns already working together.
95.37% of the towns representing
98.23% of the population
Jackie

35. Residents Served Collection Site Population Berlin 23,808 Concord
170,219
Goffstown
49,169
Keene
92,222
Lebanon
82,424
Lincoln
58,497
Nashua
249,921
Newmarket
298,002
Null
23,287
Wolfeboro
97,165
Derry
171,756
Grand Total
1,316,470
Jackie

36. Challenges Financial Costs Political Will
Transportation
Vendor Cost
Capital Investment Costs
Political Will
Environmental Awareness – Do we really have a problem that needs solving?
Mike
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37. Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
Mike & Jackie
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