1. Waste Management -Lower Tier Municipality
Christopher Pyke City of Mississauga
MWA Fall Workshop October 2017

2. Our Setup Region of Peel City of Mississauga Population 721,600
City of Brampton Population 593,600
Town of Caledon
Population 66,500
Parks
Recreation Centers
Libraries
Fire Stations
Corporate Buildings
Arenas
Pools
Works Yards Historic Buildings Banquet Halls Transit Terminals
And more

3. Waste Audits - strategic
We needed to know:
Type of waste generated in a facility
Quantity of the different types of waste generated in a facility
Origin of wastes being produced
Management policies/procedures that affect waste generation
Conducting a waste audit; actually looking at a good sample of waste, an estimate of the facility’s annual waste can be made. A good waste audit will provide the following information:
Type of waste being generated in a facility
Quantity of the different wastes being generated in a facility
Origin of different wastes being produced
Management policies and procedures that affect waste generation.
Wasteful practices and potential opportunities to increase diversion and lower costs.
Learning about waste generation and its impacts.

4. Waste Audits - strategic
Facility
Facility Type
Total # of Garbage bags
Total # of Recycling bags
Total Weight of Garbage in the Garbage (kg)
Total Weight of Paper in the Garbage (kg)
Total Weight of Recyclables in the Garbage (kg)
Total Weight of Compost in the Garbage (kg)
Total Weight of Cardboard in the Garbage (kg)
Total Weight of Paper Towels in the Garbage (kg)
Total Weight of Entire Garbage (kg)
Total Weight of Garbage in Recycling (kg)
Total Weight of Paper in Recycling (kg)
Total Weight of Recyclables in Recycling (kg)
Total Weight of Compost in Recycling (kg)
Total Weight of Cardboard in Recycling (kg)
Total Weight of Paper Towels in Recycling (kg)
Total Weight of Entire Recycling (kg)
Total Weight of Contamination in the Recycling (kg)
Total Weight of Recycling minus contamination (kg)
Total Combined Weight of Garbage and Recycling (kg)
Waste Diversion Rate (%)
Average Diversion Rate by Facility Type
If Organics Program Total OrganicsWaste (kg)
If Organics Program Total DivertedWaste (kg)
If Organics Program Waste Diversion Rate (%)
Fire Station 106
Fire Station 4 3
2.070
0.266
0.130
0.000
4.396
6.862
0.546
0.888
1.444
2.878
2.332
9.740 24 25
Fire Station 108 1 2
0.438
0.027
1.367
1.341
3.173
0.115
0.892
1.550
0.973
0.195
3.725
3.610
6.898 52
4.977 72
Fire Station 110
2.078
0.102
0.138
5.068
1.830
9.216
0.216
1.508
3.168
2.952
12.384
8.020 65
Fire Station 115
2.486
0.222
0.054
8.376
2.498
13.636
0.616
1.622
0.440
2.678
2.062
16.314 13
10.438 64
Fire Station 101 5
8.529
0.074
0.050
16.209
1.700
26.562
0.669
1.630
2.256
0.656
0.008
5.219
4.550
31.781 14
20.759
Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
Community Centre 6
8.785
1.504
1.000
4.524
0.970
16.783
3.882
1.332
2.204
1.870
0.418
9.706
5.752
3.954
26.489 15 22
6.394
10.348 39
Carmen Corbassson Community Centre
0.900
0.898
0.310
1.318
3.426
0.224
0.202
0.416
0.530
0.846
0.306
2.524
0.754
1.770
5.950 30
1.848
3.618 61
Mississauga Valley Community Centre 19
6.491
4.954
0.606
11.359
23.410
5.204
9.620
2.926
4.280
0.354
4.338
26.722
9.484
17.238
50.132 34
15.639
32.877 66
River Grove Community Centre
6.142
3.794
1.206
10.163
5.844
0.180
27.329
1.187
2.546
0.540
1.294
0.458
6.025
2.481
3.544
33.354 11
11.457
15.001 45
South Common Community Centre
13.078
3.858
0.858
3.453
2.116
23.363
7.705
7.394
5.060
0.031
0.012
20.202
7.736
12.466
43.565 29
3.484
15.950 37
Meadowvale Community Centre 40
46.497
7.850
2.561
5.547
15.021
77.476
38.890
8.500
1.609
2.506
6.302
1.189
58.996
41.396
17.600
8.053
25.653
Conducting a waste audit; actually looking at a good sample of waste, an estimate of the facility’s annual waste can be made. A good waste audit will provide the following information:
Type of waste being generated in a facility
Quantity of the different wastes being generated in a facility
Origin of different wastes being produced
Management policies and procedures that affect waste generation.
Wasteful practices and potential opportunities to increase diversion and lower costs.
Learning about waste generation and its impacts.

5. Equipment - standards We needed to know, by facility:
Type of waste containers in each facility
Quantity of the different types of waste containers in each facility
Management policies/procedures and/or budget that will affect standardization
Conducting a waste audit; actually looking at a good sample of waste, an estimate of the facility’s annual waste can be made. A good waste audit will provide the following information:
Type of waste being generated in a facility
Quantity of the different wastes being generated in a facility
Origin of different wastes being produced
Management policies and procedures that affect waste generation.
Wasteful practices and potential opportunities to increase diversion and lower costs.
Learning about waste generation and its impacts.

6. Equipment - standards
Conducting a waste audit; actually looking at a good sample of waste, an estimate of the facility’s annual waste can be made. A good waste audit will provide the following information:
Type of waste being generated in a facility
Quantity of the different wastes being generated in a facility
Origin of different wastes being produced
Management policies and procedures that affect waste generation.
Wasteful practices and potential opportunities to increase diversion and lower costs.
Learning about waste generation and its impacts.

7. Dual Stream Container
Organic Stream Container
Water Bottle Filling Station

8. Table 1: Types and # of Waste Containers at Huron CC & Arena
Equipment Type
# of Containers
New 3 stream 2
single stream recycling 6
3 hole attached rec 4
silver hole can 3
beige bin 1
flat hat bin
square grey box
grey basket
blue bin
army green rubbermaid container
black rectangular prism
mini black wheler
small round edge black bin
single stream garbage
rubbermaid black container
steel can
beige torpedo
square green box
square black box
rubbermaid grey container
New double stream 5
rubbermaid yellow container
rubbermaid brown container
TOTAL 50
Not City approved signage, but staff taking initiative to create own labels
Faded signage can cause confusion amongst recycling containers

9. 4 Year Waste Plan
Goal: 75% waste diversion from each facility A Corporate waste diversion plan will:
Guide deeper integration/execution of actions internal divisions
Solidify corporation’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Develop consistent practices across service area operations

10. List Available Resources
Capital budget
Operational budget
Regional funding
Sponsorship
Federal/Provincial Funding

11. Overlooked Resource Engagement - Green Leaders Program
Led by Environment Division
One year commitment
One/week, during regular work hours
Promote sustainable actions
Receive “green” training opportunities
Encourage all employees to take actions

12. MWA Fall Workshop October 2017
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MWA Fall Workshop October 2017

13. MWA Fall Workshop October 2017
Waste Reduction Week/Spring Cleanup
Who /What: Residents/City employees can drop off their unwanted electronics and used clothing at no charge to select City facilities What’s New: Mississauga Libraries and Friends of the Library to advertise and track materials diverted from landfill through their donation program
Where: Mississauga City Hall/Civic Center
Mississauga Central Library
Iceland Arena
Any of our 11 Recreation Centers
How: Clothing items will be donated to Diabetes Canada
Electronic items will be donated to Ontario Electronic Stewardship
Book donations go to Friends of the Mississauga Library System
MWA Fall Workshop October 2017

14. Earth Market

15. MWA Fall Workshop October 2017
Specific Opportunity
The increase in events and attendance has transformed Mississauga’s Celebration Square’s waste management demands. To fulfill the City’s world-class green city goal, we will: reduce expenses, maximize waste diversion, and streamline the work involved. Celebration Square aims to demonstrate what a well-planned and effectively executed waste reduction program can accomplish.
ATTENDANCE
156,586
,000
MWA Fall Workshop October 2017

16. Specific Opportunity Waste generation: Type/size/volume of waste
Volume of water bottles
No water fountain or refill station
Inconsistent data available
Waste disposal:
Littering
Incorrect placement/overfilling
Level of public engagement
Waste collection:
Contamination
Control over vendor waste practices
Usage of indoor facilities
Lack of staffing model options and role clarity
Navigation of crowds during events
Continued use of site post-event
Waste removal:
Illegal dumping
Correct size and availability of equipment
Unclear accountability/ownership

17. MWA Fall Workshop October 2017
Specific Opportunity
Provide a plan for waste reduction at MCS
Measure and increase waste diversion
Measure and reduce contamination
Streamline and communicate the process to the public
Establish a scalable, versatile consolidated waste program
Set basic standards for a clean and waste-free site
Address residents’ concerns regarding waste disposal
MWA Fall Workshop October 2017

18. MWA Fall Workshop October 2017
Specific Opportunity
42 Distinct actions identified during LEAN process
Results based on 2/3 of actions currently completed:
93% reduction in contamination during Ribfest
97% of visitors surveyed found waste disposal easier with new recycling/garbage bins and signage
Streamlined communication with front-line parks staff: increase in value-added work
MWA Fall Workshop October 2017

19. Specific Opportunity 2014 MCS event contamination rate: 70%

20. Other items being reviewed:
Water bottle filling stations
Dog Waste capture proof of concept
Textile capture program
Standard “Look and Feel” of waste/litter program
Relationship w/ local college/university – waste focus
HLRT – street furniture design and placement
Upcoming Events - Summer Games 2018 – 55+
Additional Diversion Report Cards
Orientation - Employee green kits
Update - Obsolete/surplus equipment policy
Litter Campaign

21. MWA Fall Workshop October 2017
Contact information:
Christopher Pyke
Waste Management Supervisor Phone: (905) ext
MWA Fall Workshop October 2017