1. October 11, 2011 City Council Meeting Robert Layton City Manager
2011 Solid Waste Plan
October 11, 2011
City Council Meeting
Robert Layton
City Manager

2. Why Create a Solid Waste Plan?
To adhere to the Sedgwick County (SC) Solid Waste Plan
“SC expects all cities to contract or franchise solid waste collection.”
“the franchise or contract agreement must include at a minimum: curbside recycling and volume-based trash rates.”
SC Plan seeks to achieve:
“waste minimization”
“development of the best solid waste collection contract or franchise to meet the needs of the city and their citizens.”

3. 2010 Proposed Solid Waste Plan
Hauler Cooperative
Weekly residential trash collection
Bi-weekly single stream recycling
Annual bulky waste pick up
$20 universal rate

4. Citizen Response to 2010 Plan
Keep the free market
Encourage recycling
Provide options for different volume users

5. 2011 Solid Waste Plan Licensing requirements Pay-as-you-throw
Single stream recycling
$450 decal fee per packer truck
Interactive website
10 year contract for hauling companies

6. Intent of 2011 Solid Waste Plan
Provide adherence to the Sedgwick County Solid Waste Plan
Respond to citizen concerns
Maintain the free market
Provide recycling and low volume generator options for citizens
Provide for on-going citizen participation
Provide consistency and predictability for haulers

7. Timeline for Implementation
September 27, 2011
City Council workshop
October 11, 2011
City Council considers plan
November 1, 2011
Haulers submit plans to comply with new licensing requirements
November 1, 2012
Revised licensing requirements take effect

8. Questions and Comments