1. Economic Impact Potential of Recycling in Ohio
Joseph Klatt

2. Contents 1 2 3 4 5 Background Our Criteria Proposal Project Timeline
Questions/Comments 1 2 3 4 5

3. Background –2004 Waste Characterization

4. Background – Ohio Revised Code
Statewide source reduction, recycling, recycling market development and litter prevention programs :
A.(1) The assessment of waste generation within the state and implementation of source reduction practices;

5. Background – Director Butler
Research &
Discussions with Stakeholders

6. Recycling in MI: Case Study
Landfill Characterization: 27 Studies
Accuracy & Thoroughness
Data Conducted
Relevance Materials
Diversion Rate
Per Capita Generation of MSW
Economic Impact of Recycling
At Present
Potentially Recoverable

7. Would this study meet our criteria?

8. Our Criteria Guide Statewide Market Development Activities
Provide a means for educating citizens/industry about materials entering the landfills in Ohio
Provide data for materials management planning at the state, regional, and local level

9. What would a similar study look like for Ohio?

10. Economic Impact Potential of Recycling in Ohio
High Impact, Low Cost Evaluation
Highlights opportunities to strengthen Ohio’s economy and supports materials management planning at the state and regional level
Sections
Desktop Waste Characterization
Economic and Job Creation Potential Analysis
Recommendations for target materials for market development activities
Cost
≈$25,000 – $50,000

11. Economic Impact Potential of Recycling in Ohio
Benefits
Education
R&LP Grants Direction
Economic Development
Materials Mgmt. Advisory Council & State Plan
Data for SWMD
Economic Impact Potential of Recycling in Ohio

12. Timeline Sept. Nov. Jan. Mar. Apr. Jun. July. Aug. Oct.
Internal Stakeholder Discussions
Stakeholder Outreach
Create RFP
Begin RFP Period
Review Proposals
Commence Project
Receive Report and Market Results

13. Questions?