1. CFAA Conference June 16, 2011 Waste Diversion Seminar Tim Reeve-Newson, Waste Solutions Group Inc. www.wastesolutions.ca1

2. Overview 1. TriSorter retrofits – How it works – Physical requirements – Real life examples – Cost-Benefit 2. Organic program – Non-TriSorter options www.wastesolutions.ca2

3. Trash disposed of down the chute www.wastesolutions.ca3

4. Recyclables (and organics) carried to central depot www.wastesolutions.ca4

5. Background 2010 City of Toronto waste diversion for: – Single-family homes was 63% – Multi-family homes was 18% Why - inconvenient Further compounded by organics separation www.wastesolutions.ca5

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8. Resident selection panel www.wastesolutions.ca8

9. Retrofitable Can fit in almost any building Most require minor modifications – Remove drywall drop ceiling – Relocate sprinkler pipe Some more major – Remove block wall – Remove poured concrete wall www.wastesolutions.ca9

10. Space requirements Ideally 110 floor to ceiling height Can go as low as 92 Horizontal measurements vary, for example – Centre or End feed, bins side by side – Corner feed, bins in L-pattern Can reuse existing bins or new bins may be required www.wastesolutions.ca10

11. Example 1 – pre-installation www.wastesolutions.ca11

12. Example 1 – post-installation www.wastesolutions.ca12

13. Example 2 – End Feed www.wastesolutions.ca13

14. Example 3 – pre-installation www.wastesolutions.ca14

15. Example 3 – during installation www.wastesolutions.ca15

16. Example 3 – post-installation www.wastesolutions.ca16

17. Example 4 – Centre Feed www.wastesolutions.ca17

18. Example 5 – Corner Feed www.wastesolutions.ca18

19. Example 5 – with organic bin www.wastesolutions.ca19

20. Example 5 – with all bins www.wastesolutions.ca20

21. Cost Installation can range from $15K to over $30K The more floors, the higher the cost Plus new bins if needed Work by others - additional costs outside our scope – 110V disconnect, relocate pipes, walls, etc... Maintenance www.wastesolutions.ca21

22. Benefit Decreased waste hauling costs - The best retrofits set out one 3-yard garbage bin and two to three recycling bins per 100 units each week Reduced depreciation of common areas Increased curb appeal – Eliminate unsightly bins, odours Attract/retain environmentally friendly tenants Warm fuzzy feeling www.wastesolutions.ca22

23. Green Bin Program Alternate option to TriSorter: 1. Residents dispose organics into bin located in common area 2. Residents dispose organics through door installed in block wall, with bin on other side www.wastesolutions.ca23

24. 1. Steel FEL bin or cart www.wastesolutions.ca24

25. 2. Recycling room before install www.wastesolutions.ca25

26. Recycling room with green bin door www.wastesolutions.ca26

27. Fire-rated door opens directly into bin www.wastesolutions.ca27

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29. 3-yard organic bin www.wastesolutions.ca29

30. Thank you. Any questions contact: Tim Reeve-Newson tim@wastesolutions.ca / www.wastesolutoins.ca London 519-286-0440 / Ottawa 613-742-7222 / Toronto 416-744-9183 www.wastesolutions.ca30