1. Positioning Your Program During Transition
Mike Birett
Managing Director, CIF

2. Transition…….. What does it look like? How long will it take?
What does it mean to your program?
The harsh reality is no one really knows
Or at least, isn’t saying
But does it really matter?

3. CIF has been preparing you for change
Now that the time is here , what will you do?
Frankly, CIF has been working to prepare you for this eventuality for years
You’ve heard us talk about cost allocation in depots, the evolving tonne and the BC model for over 3 yrs.
We’ve been working with you to prepare your mrfs for change for 7 yrs.
So now the time is here. What will you do?

4. Curbside collection Contract term Service levels Material mix
Consider 5yr contracts plus multi-yr extensions
Service levels
Think twice about atypical requirements
At the very least, break them out separately
Material mix
Leave flexibility to add/subtract
Ownership of carbon credits
my comments today will focus on the transitional window but keep in mind that this is a long game so it there’s one message to take away its this
Keep your options open
So lets talk about the next few years
Plan for the worst, hope for the best
We’re assuming 5 max (3yr min)
Watch those contract end dates
10 yrs is risky
E.g., multi-res, event collection, ic&i

5. Curbside collection (cont)
Program changes
Exercise caution
Watch your residue rates
Due diligence
Know your stop counts
Know your ABCs
What does giving up collection mean to your community?
Avoid big moves like autocart
It’s a big capital expense if stewards require everyone to go 2 stream
Not likely but certainly grounds for a discount
Absolute and compared to your peers

6. Processing Are you in or out? Know your ABCs
Interim Cap Ex requirements
Know your asset’s value
Be prepared to sell
or repurpose
Can you compete?
Will you operate at a loss and will it be allowed?

7. Depots It’s all about knowing your ABCs Asset management
Consider liquidity of assets
Depots will be a core part of any service level discussion so odds are you’ll be approached
Its just a matter knowing if your costs are covered so you can make an informed decision
They won’t need you but may be obliged to provide geographical coverage
twice about managing materials on municipal properties unless the assets can be repurposed

8. Plan now Take the time to map out your interests
Examine how your interests intersect various scenarios
Keep your options open

9. What are our interests? Max diversion
Minimizing waste management costs
Service level
Jobs in the community
Understanding your community’s priorities will be crucial

10. Questions?