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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

  1. 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 --//

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. Update Thank you February 11, 2013 � 23 � County of Maui 12

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