Organics – Implementing the Waste Ban – Real World Voices
A Haulers Perspective
Paul E. DegnanE. L. Harvey & Sons, Inc.
Westborough, MAwww.elharvey.com
OutlineAwareness
Education
Customer Reaction
Compliance/Contamination
Conclusion
AwarenessCommunication
MassRecycle, MassDEP, RecyclingWorks, SWANA, others
Dining ServicesFood PrepPlate Scrapings
Waste Load Audits (“Dumpster Dives”)
EducationDining ServicesFacilitiesEH&S
Behavior/Process Changes
Safety
Feedback/Engagement
Customer ReactionDining Services or Facility-wide
Reusable or Disposables ASTM 6400-12 – Plastic Items ASTM 6868-11 – Plastic Films
Desk-side or Stations
Housekeeping Odor Cleanliness Liners
Material Storage
Increased Service Levels
Compliance/ContaminationPartnership
Generator – Hauler – ProcessorCommunication
Waste Load AuditsOn-Going & Comprehensive Inspections
Failed Loads >10% Organics by Volume >40% All Banned Materials by Volume
ConclusionMarkets
Competing with Disposal
Capacity Concerns
LogisticsFrequencies RequiredTravel
Significant Opportunity!
Paul E. DegnanE. L. Harvey & Sons, Inc.
Westborough, [email protected]
(508) 836-3000www.elharvey.com