HED Summitshort.ppt

LEARNING TOLOVE THE SOLID WASTE ACT : 

LEARNING TOLOVE THE SOLID WASTE ACT E. Gifford Stack Solid Waste Bureau Outreach Section Manager New Mexico Environment Department 827-2653 e.gifford.stack@state.nm.us www.nmenv.state.nm.us/swb

In a June 29, 2006 letter sent to you: : 

In a June 29, 2006 letter sent to you: “The New Mexico Solid Waste Act … includes provisions … calling for post-secondary institutions in New Mexico to join with all other citizens and sectors in efforts to recycle valuable materials and reduce the waste stream….”

New Mexico Solid Waste Act(NMSA 1978 74-9-1) : 

New Mexico Solid Waste Act(NMSA 1978 74-9-1) Overall goal: “…to divert twenty-five percent of all solid waste from solid waste disposal facilities by July 1, 1995, and fifty percent of all solid waste by July 1, 2000….”

Each post-secondary educational institution shall (NMSA 74-9-16): : 

Each post-secondary educational institution shall (NMSA 74-9-16): Plan for waste reduction and recycling Appoint a recycling coordinator Implement waste reduction and recycling programs Target high grade paper, corrugated cardboard, and glass Compost organic waste Educate students, faculty, and staff

Plan details : 

Plan details Submit for approval to Secretary of General Services Update biennially Updates must be approved prior to adoption

Each central purchasing office shall: (NMSA 74-9-19) : 

Each central purchasing office shall: (NMSA 74-9-19) Establish specifications, policies and practices to buy recycled products Offer a 5% price preference

Did you know? : 

Did you know? Over 75% of the nation’s colleges and universities recycle The average campus recycles 22% of its waste Many recycle over 40% of their waste

How to Develop a Recycling Program : 

How to Develop a Recycling Program Step 1: Seek Support For Recycling Step 2: Research Campus Conditions Step 3: Develop Scope and Scale Step 4: Identify Markets Step 5: Identify Program Goals Step 6: Determine Funding Source

*Outdoor Campus Containers : 

*Outdoor Campus Containers

*Outdoor Campus Containers : 

*Outdoor Campus Containers

*Outdoor Campus Containers : 

*Outdoor Campus Containers

*Indoor Campus Containers : 

*Indoor Campus Containers For Beverage Containers

*Indoor Campus Containers : 

*Indoor Campus Containers Desk side

*Indoor Campus Containers : 

*Indoor Campus Containers For Paper

*Indoor Campus Containers : 

*Indoor Campus Containers Campus Housing

How to Implement a Recycling Program : 

How to Implement a Recycling Program Task 1: Create a Program Name and Logo Task 2: Develop Support Network Task 3: Establish Tasks and Timeline Task 4: Set Up Recycling Collection Points Task 5: Record Progress Task 6: Encourage Waste Reduction

*Recycling Program Logos : 

*Recycling Program Logos

*Signagefor OfficePaper : 

*Signagefor OfficePaper

Slide 21: 

*Signagefor Dormitories

Slide 22: 

*Signagein Spanish

*Map : 

*Map

Model Recycling Programs : 

Model Recycling Programs University of New Mexico (UNM) Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)

University of New Mexico Recycling Program : 

University of New Mexico Recycling Program Managed by Safety, Health & Environmental Affairs 1 full-time recycling coordinator 7 recycling technicians Collaborates with Physical Plant and Housing Departments

UNM Recycling : 

UNM Recycling Started with paper

*UNM Recycling in 2005 : 

*UNM Recycling in 2005

UNM RecyclingLessons Learned: : 

UNM RecyclingLessons Learned: Advertise to campus community Prove you are reliable Communicating with customers is key to forgiveness Best price for materials Improving equipment and safety Improving employee pride in work

Central New Mexico Community CollegeRecycling Program : 

Central New Mexico Community CollegeRecycling Program Advisory committee oversight 1 full-time recycling coordinator 6 recycling staff members 3 collection vehicles

CNM Recycling : 

CNM Recycling Surplus property for sale Recycles white paper corrugated cardboard pallets aluminum other metals (iron/copper/steel) toner cartridges miscellaneous (vehicle motors)

CNM Recycling : 

CNM Recycling Annual Averages—1998 - 2005 Materials revenue of $23,000 per year Recycled 30 tons of paper per year 25% of white ledger purchased was recycled

CNM RecyclingLessons Learned: : 

CNM RecyclingLessons Learned: Establish centralized pick up locations Set regular pick up schedules Create recycling awareness Get management support and sponsorship Financially self-sufficient, not profitable Portrays ‘green image’ to the community

Additional Resources : 

Additional Resources College and University Recycling Council www.nrc-recycle.org/councils/CURC New Mexico Recycling Coalition www.recyclenewmexico.com

What to do next? : 

What to do next? Schedule campus one-on-one with SWB Visit recycling campuses Attend Recycling Facility Operator Certification course, December 5 - 7 in Santa Fe Attend NMED College and University Recycling workshop in 2007 Attend the Rocky Mountain Sustainability Summit: Forging Solutions at Colleges and Universities, February 22-23, 2007 at University of Colorado at Boulder Join the New Mexico Recycling Coalition