difficult-to-manage waste:

MassRecycle R3 ConferenceApril 8, 2014

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opportunities and challenges for paint, mattresses, e-waste + other product types

who is theproduct stewardship

institute?

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manufacturer responsibility for financing and

managing products/packaging.

what isproduct stewardship?

specifically…

• full lifecycle• voluntary or mandatory

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manufacturer responsibility for financing and

managing products/packaging.

what isextended producer

responsibility (EPR)?

specifically…

• end-of-life• mandatory

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extended producer

responsibility (EPR)

product stewardship

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EPR lawsacross the U.S.

80 EPR laws* in 32 states(including carpet, cell phones, agricultural pesticide containers,

refrigerants + one “framework” law)

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a look at state EPR laws around the nation:

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*not including container deposit laws

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• research• stakeholder dialogue facilitation• development of model bills

what’s beenour role?

thermostats

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• older models: ~4g mercury each

• Thermostat Recycling Corporation

• only 5.8-8% recycling rate (2002-2011)

• “Turning Up the Heat II” report

thermostat

legislation

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states with laws:

• maine (2006)• vermont (2008)• california (2008)• iowa (2008)• new hampshire (2008)• pennsylvania (2008)• montana (2009)• illinois (2010)• rhode island (2010)• connecticut (2012)• new york (2013)

legislation introduced:• massachusetts • texas • wisconsin

thermostat EPR laws

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* laws reference performance goals and give authority to the state agency to set specific targets

fluorescent lamps

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• each contains mercury• increasing number to be recycled• expensive to manage

• PSI stakeholder dialogue (2008) EPR

fluorescent lampslegislation

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EPR laws passed: • maine (2009)• washington (2010)• vermont (2011)

legislation introduced since 2009:

CA, MA, MN, NY, OR, RI, TX, VT, WA, WI

electronics

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changing landscape• smaller, lighter products at retail• “planned obsolescence”• changing materials diminishing CRT recycling

markets higher program costs• more players in e-scrap recycling biz

electronicslegislation

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23 are EPR laws!

not all e-waste programs are created equal!

Source: Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse, June 2013 data tables

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Pounds per capita collected in 2011 (or July 2011-June 2012)

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best practices of high performing programs should be replicated.

mattresses

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• expensive to manage

• bulky + difficult to handle

• up to 95% recyclable

• national mattress stewardship initiative• 2 multi-stakeholder dialogues in CT (2010-2012)

mattresseslegislation

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EPR laws passed in 2013:• connecticut*• rhode island • california

*first-in-nation!

pharmaceuticals

• environmental + public health issue

• solution = drug take-back programs

• unique coalition of key supporters

• EPR activity at local, state + federal levels

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Source: Superior Court of California, County of Alameda

alameda county, CA (July 2012) king county, WA (June 2013)

Source: Epodunk

pharmaceuticalslocal legislation

bills introduced:• california (2014; 2013) • pennsylvania (2012)• washington (2011)• new york (2011)• maine (2010)• maryland (2010)• minnesota (2010)• oregon (2009)• florida (2009)

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pharmaceuticalsstate legislation

• research and reports (2002, 2003)

• national dialogue (since 2003)

• 1st MOU (April 2005) – 4 meetings/9 months

8 projects ($2M public, private funding)

• 2nd MOU (October 2007)

detailed work plan, elements of legislation

paint

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• gallons collected: 30%

• permanent collection sites: 400%

• convenient access: 94% of residents

• cost savings for Portland metro region: $1+ million

• potential financial benefits for state: $5.9 million

first paint stewardship law:oregon

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paintlegislation

paint laws passed:

• oregon (2009)

• california (2010)

• connecticut (2011)

• rhode island (2012)

• minnesota (2013)

• maine (2013)

• vermont (2013)

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what’s been PSI’s role?

• national forum for agreement +harmonization

• glue that holds initiative together

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how has PSIdone it?

• research, facilitation, + pilot projects

• advocacy for agreement

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PSI + ACA + PaintCare =

• facilitation, advocacy for model bill roll-out

• harmonize implementation

• mediate sticky issues

• communication about project

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…it would prevent 9.5 million gallons from being wasted each year

benefits of paint stewardship legislation

for the northeast:

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…it would provide a total financial benefit of over $77 million/yearthrough proper paint management

benefits of paint stewardship legislation

for the northeast:

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benefits of paint stewardship legislation

for the northeast:

…it would also create jobs,increase recycling, and reduce waste

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Barnstable County Hazardous Waste Programs &

Data

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Mike Maguire

Cape Cod Cooperative Extension

Barnstable County (Cape Cod) Overview

• 14 Towns & 1 City (Barnstable)

• Year-round population of over 215,000

• 40% homes seasonally unoccupied

• Sole source aquifer (all of Cape’s drinking water is groundwater from same aquifer)

• Oldest community in the state

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Barnstable CountyDifficult to Manage Waste Programs

Mercuryo 2013 data 53.8 pounds collectedo 2,298 thermostats, 622 thermometers

Road & Marine Flareso 4,093 flares in 2013o Perchlorate

Sharpso 351 thirty gallon boxes shipped in 2013o 2,996 containers distributed

Unwanted Medication Disposalo All 15 Cape towns have med drop boxeso Don’t Flush education campaign

Hidden Hazards in the Arts Programo Artist protections seminars given by national experto Statewide education campaign funded by TURI grant

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Barnstable County HHW Program

22 Cape Cod HHW collections held in 2013

4,842 households participated

Average of 59 pounds of materials per household

144 tons (58,745 gallons) of hazardous materials

Disposal costs to towns $145,632

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HHW Volume & Cost (2009 – 2013)

Acid3%

Aerosols7%

Alkaline4%

Gasoline7%

Other2%

Oxidizer2%

Paint (Oil-based)

62%

Pesticides13%

% of VolumeAcid4%

Aerosols9%

Alkaline6%

Gasoline6%

Other4%

Oxidizer4%

Paint (Oil-based)

49%

Pesticides18%

% of Cost

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SSRC – HHW data (Fall 2013)

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thankyou!

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scott casselceo + founder | product stewardship institute

scott@productstewardship.us 617.236.4822

www.productstewardship.us

mike maguireHHW coordinator | barnstable county

mmaguire@barnstablecounty.org508.375.6699

www.capecodextension.org