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Solid Waste

Overview of eight student capstone projects

Composition of the Group

∗ Five capstone students ∗ Two are local and three live outside the metro area (unfortunately none

• f the local students could attend today’s meeting)

∗ One of the locals met with Larry and me and toured the city and

• bserved the facilities

Sample Research questions

∗ How satisfied are residents with the current providers? ∗ Is there citizen support for sweeping changes in solid waste management policy? ∗ What is the correlation between code compliance and solid waste?

Students’ Research Methods

∗ Data collected through a survey of citizens of Apache Junction ∗ Case studies about programs and strategies that have been implemented in other cities ∗ Content analysis of documents

Sample of Key Findings

∗ In a preliminary survey, 73 % of city resident who were interviewed were either very satisfied or satisfied with the current system ∗ No respondents to the survey expressed dissatisfaction ∗ A vast majority supported a 2-pronged approach: 1) curbside collection, and 2) recycling and solid waste ∗ The pay-as-you-throw rate structure was most likely to improve recycling participation rates

Sample Recommendations

∗ Implement a pay-as-you-throw system ∗ Revise the city ordinance and require subscription service ∗ Conduct a more comprehensive survey of residents and winter visitors ∗ Outsource solid waste and recycling service

By Travis Pruitt

SOLID WASTE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION:

Evaluating the Benefits of Entering into a Shared Service Agreement for Solid Waste Service

∗ Evaluate the benefits and key items of consideration associated with a shared service agreement for solid waste service delivery between The City of Apache Junction & The Town of Queen Creek ∗ Present recommendations on the way forward

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

∗ Mixed Method Approach

∗ Qualitative review

∗ Case Studies

∗ Quantitative review

∗ A comparison of community make and fee structures

METHODS

∗ Two or more government parties enter into a contractual agreement. ∗ Agreements can be for goods, facilities, or services. ∗ History of government collaboration - mutual aid agreements, intergovernmental service contracting, shared facilities, and coordinated growth management. ∗ Underlying Goal – Mutually beneficial outcomes.

Elements of a Government Shared Agreement

∗ Cost Savings

∗ New York – 23% increase in revenue1

∗ Implementing a proven model ∗ More efficient approach to contracting

∗ Bidding process not required

Benefits of a Shared Service Agreement for Solid Waste Service

1 DiNapoli, T. (2009). Shared Services among New York’s Local Government. Best Practices and Tips for Success. Prepared by the Office of New York State Comptroller, Division of Local Government and School Accountability. Albany, New York. Retrieved form https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/sharedservices.pdf

∗ Establish Strong Relations ∗ Include Stakeholders ∗ Loss of Control ∗ Implementation ∗ Cost Containment ∗ Diminished Community Identity ∗ Have an Exit Strategy

Shared Service Agreement Important Items of Consideration

∗ Arizona Procurement Code – ARS 41-26321 ∗ City of Apache Junction Procurement Code – Section 3-7-4, Exemptions2 ∗ Town of Queen Creek Procurement Code – Article 9- Cooperative Purchasing, subsection 9-1013

Shared Service Agreement Laws & Regulations

1Arizona Department of Administration (2015). Arizona Procurement Code. Chapter 23. Arizona State Procurement Office. Retrieved from

https://spo.az.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/Arizona%20Procurement%20Code%20-%20July%202015.pdf

2City of Apache Junction (2015). Procurement Code. Retrieved from http://www.ajcity.net/DocumentCenter/View/12251 3Town of Queen Creek (2010). Purchasing Procedures. Retrieved from http://www.queencreek.org/home/showdocument?id=18394

Solid Waste Fees

Monthly Service Fee - $16.22 Once per week collection of solid waste cart.

• once per week collection of recycle cart
• once per month collection of six (6) cubic yards of bulk waste

Monthly Service Fee Recycle Only (Exempt) - $ 6.75

• once per week collection of one recycle cart
• no additional Town trash services which includes bulk pick up and HHW drop off

Additional Solid Waste Cart Monthly Fee - $ 7.15 and a one-time cart delivery fee of $15.00 Once per week collection of additional solid waste cart. Additional Recycle Cart - FREE Once per week collection of additional recycle cart. Full Manure Cart Fee - $15.15 and a one-time cart delivery fee of $15.00 Once per week collection of 95 gallons of manure. Must be dried and bagged. Half Manure Cart Fee - $11.15 and a one-time cart delivery fee of $15.00 Once per week collection 47 gallons of manure. Must be dried and bagged. Non Collection Day or Missed Pick Up Fee - $21.75 Fee is per cart. Exchange Cart Fee - $15.00 Fee is per cart. Extra Bulk Pick Up Fee - $82.00

• ne scheduled collection of up to six (6) cubic yards of bulk waste.

Temporary Discontinuance Application Fee - $25.00 Payment due upon submission, and may not exceed six (6) months per calendar year. Cart Replacement Fee - $75.00 Reside on a lot on which large livestock are kept legally in conformance with the Town Zoning Ordinance or a lot of two acres or more in size, and; demonstrate alternative service for disposal of solid waste that complies with all Town, County, State and Federal rules.

Town of Queen Creek Solid Waste Service Fee Chart

This fee will be assessed upon inspection when a cart is required to be replaced for any reason other than normal wear and tear.

Source: Town of Gilbert, 2017B Trash and Recycling. Retrieved from http://www.queencreek.org/departments/trash-recycling

Comparison of Municipal Fees

Source: City of Buckeye (2017). Utility Information. Retrieved from http://www.buckeyeaz.gov/water-resources/utility-information-2/; Town of Queen Creek (2017A). Services Explained. Retrieved from http://www.queencreek.org/departments/trash-recycling/in

Community Comparisons

Source: Sustainability and Waste in Apache Junction. https://sustainability.asu.edu/sustainable-cities/wp-content/gios- uploads/sites/22/2016/12/SustSWinAJ_FINALFall2016.pdf?x99006

∗ Pursue entering into a shared service agreement for solid waste service with the Town of Queen Creek ∗ Key Reasons

∗ Cost Savings ∗ Compliance with local and state regulations ∗ Efficiency in the contracting process ∗ Implementing a known effective model

Recommendations

Questions?