Department Orientation County of Maui Department of Environmental Management February 11, 2013 February 11. 2013 County of Maui Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update DEM Administration t k Y If Wastewater Solid Waste Reclamation Division Division February 11, 2013 2 � County of Maui M M EETINGON °. r- RECEIVED AT a s /itca44 Vi/CriiMM7/4/ /vigi t'f9-ern i n /-l - ' 167 --//
Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Wastewater Reclamation Division February 11, 2013 3 County of Maui Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update (') 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant umuuuu unansoms nmml Reuse � Injection Wells Gravity Sewer 32% � 68% Pump Station 210 Miles 42 February 11, 2013 4 County of Maui 2
Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update WWRD Service Area Map Lanai C Ily Service Alta LittneAr0 County of Maui Service Areas County of Maui February 11, 2013 5 Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Global Performance Measures • Increase reliability of existing facilities — CIP projects, updated electromechanical equip. • Expand sewer system to non-sewered areas • Increase volume of reclaimed water • Improve quality of treated effluent The primary objective is "to keep it in the pipes." 3
Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Wastewater User Fees • Wastewater is funded 100% by user fees for operation, maintenance, and replacement • Rates based on water usage, while factoring in non-sewer uses, such as irrigation • Sewer user fees are based on user classes being charged a proportionate share of costs • The sewer rate model is evaluated yearly User fees also pay down CIP debt service. Feb uary 11, 2013 � 7 � County of Maui Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update WKWWRF Relocation • Explored Public-Private Partnership (PPP) • Relocation would entail $220-270 mil project • Monthly bill -$60 � $100 to finance project • Annual operating costs will also increase, depending on technology and pumping costs • Existing facility designed for 20 ft tsunami Shall we pay $40+/month for tsunami insurance? Feb uary 11, 2013 � 8 � County of Maui 4
Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update County of Maui February 11, 2013 9 Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Admin. 1 I Central Hana Maui � I February 11, 2013 1 0 County of Maui 5
Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Solid Waste Program • $6.6 million of General Fund subsidy (26%) • $98/ton landfill cost, $71/ton landfill revenue • $40/mo refuse cost, $18/mo refuse revenue • Residential landfill tip is zero • Residential green waste tip is zero • Recycle markets are overseas Disposal alternatives prevent self-sufficiency. February 11, 2013 � 11 � County of Maui Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Integrated SW Management Plan • Increase the Central Maui Landfill lifespan • Work toward 60 percent landfill diversion — Implement residential curbside recycling — Enact laws to force businesses to recycle food waste and other materials • Implement a "proven technology" waste conversion facility Diversion efforts have significant costs. Feb nary 11, 2013 � 12 � County of Maui 6
Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update February 11, 2013 13 County of Maui Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update 6 � cstvCiil ikkar ■ va Ca„ ‘- Cost to the County ->$80/yr/acct February 11, 2013 14 County of Maui 7
Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Curbside Recycling Pilot Program • 1,750 households 4 increased recycling • Out-of-pocket costs: carts, cart delivery, advertising, ongoing education, staffing, audits, and material processing/shipment • All recyclable materials shipped overseas • Estimated 10 year amortized cost: - $80/year/account, or over 35% increase Refuse bill will increase from $216 -$300/yr February 11, 2013 � 15 � County of Maui Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Curbside Recycling Pilot Program Pros: � Cons: • Increased recycling • Increased costs through convenience • Refuse pickup cut in half • Creates jobs • Three carts per household • Fuel to ship material to China • Hurts existing local, private curbside business Program increases recycling and costs. Feb uary 11, 2013 � 16 � County of Maui 8
Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Waste Conversion Flow Stream MSW Sorting and RDF Energy Receiving Shredding Processing Generation Conversion process results in >80% diversion. 17 � February 11, 2013 � County of Maui Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Integrated Waste Conversion and Energy Project (IWCEP) Pros: � Cons: • 80-90% diversion • Reduction of existing County funded programs • Island-wide recycling Some material will be • • Lower management costs reused versus recycled • Clean, renewable energy • Increases sustainability • Low environmental impact • Creates jobs IWCEP will be privately funded if pursued. County of Maui February 11, 2013 � 18 � 9
Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update IWCEP Status • Twenty proposals received by 1/31 deadline • Proposals will be reviewed and rated • Interviews with highest ranked proposers will be conducted, if necessary • Selected proposer will be evaluated against current waste management processes Preliminary review suggests reduced costs. February 11, 2013 � 19 � County of Maui Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update 2012 Charter Amendment February 11, 2013 � 20 � County of Maui 10
Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Environmentally Focused • Guide efforts to optimize opportunities for environmental, natural resource protection, sustainability, conservation, and restoration. — Information dissemination — Stewardship of private, county, state, and Federal responsibilities Is a consolidation of resources more efficient? February 11, 2013 � 21 � County of Maui • Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Summary • The department's efforts are multi-faceted — Efficient wastewater management and the pursuit of increased treated effluent reuse — Increased diversion activities and exploration of waste conversion for waste resource reuse — Environmental stewardship and access to available information and resources The disposition of waste resources will change. Feb uary 11, 2013 � 22 � County of Maui 11
Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Thank you February 11, 2013 � 23 � County of Maui 12
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