Williamson County Landfill Annual Report Fiscal year 9/01/2009 to - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Williamson County Landfill Annual Report Fiscal year 9/01/2009 to 8/31/2010 Section 4.4 of agreement between Williamson County & Waste Management

Landfill Highlights Tonnage Material Collected 267,267 Waste 13,198 Brush diverted 7,092 C&D debris diverted

Our Focus: Recycling Center Williamson County Landfill Household Hazardous Waste Community Outreach

Recycling Center • The Hutto Recycling Center is located at the entrance to the Williamson County Landfill on F.M. 1660 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – noon Sunday: Closed (512) 846-2756 • In 2010 recycling services expanded to accept batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and paint • Number of monthly visitors increased from just 65 in the first month of operation to a steady stream of 400-500 visitors each month.

Recycling Highlights Recycling Center Recycling Center Visitors Material Collected 7,000 Gallons 175 Anti-Freeze 4,314 Used Oil 2,000 Paint Pounds 697,756 Scrap Metal 72,240 Plastic 69,279 Paper 101,120 Cardboard 5,000 Aluminum 96,000 e-waste Semi-annual HHW events 95,363 Household Hazardous Waste

Recycling Center - 1,041,395 pounds

Recycling Center

Mulch & Brush Recycling • After the holidays, residents can drop off their Christmas trees at the Williamson County Landfill to be recycled. • WM also recycles brush by chipping it into mulch. • The mulch created from the trees and brush is then offered to County residents free of charge.

Landfill - Capacity 3 ) Current Waste / Capacity (yd

Landfill - Waste Stream Types of Waste Disposed of at Williamson County

Landfill - Diversion 8% of Waste Diverted

Free/Reduced Landfill Disposal • Keep Hutto Beautiful’s Trash -Off event and regular clean ups and beautification projects • Riverside Resource Center • An Adult Day Center for the disabled • Head-Start Program for early childhood development • A family whose home had been tragically destroyed • Flood victims

Landfill - Litter Prevention • Daily litter pickup on RM 1660 • Every summer, Waste Management Partners with Texas Department of Transportation’s “Don’t Mess with Texas” Campaign to prevent accidental litter by reminding drivers to “cover their load.” • The information was made available in Spanish & English.

Landfill - Site Development On June 8 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. an open house at the Hutto Middle School was held to review the proposed Master Site Development and Recycling Plans.

Landfill - Fill Sequence • County approved fill sequence on Dec. 7, 2010 • Waste Management will build cell along Chandler Road to complete that section of the landfill first • Change in fill sequence will provide a screen for landfill activities from Chandler Road

Household Hazardous Waste • 95,363 lbs of HHW collected in 2010 • 1,700 Williamson County Residents served • Waste Management held two HHW events in 2010 -Cedar Park 3/27/10 -Round Rock 9/25/10

Community Engagement • Distributed 3 newsletters in 2010 to neighbors. • Updated community brochure to a post card. • Participated in Williamson County’s Brown Santa event. • Participated in local golf tournaments to help community organizations such as the Hutto Athletic Booster Club and the Hutto Lions Club.

Community Engagement • During Earth Day, Waste Management made presentations to schools to discuss the importance of recycling and reducing waste. • WM was on the Communications Committee of Hutto Education Foundation and attended the annual gala. • WM regularly gives tours of the landfill to Hutto students on field trips. Children learn about the importance of recycling, waste reduction & responsible waste management.

Community Donations • In 2010, Waste Management donated more than $12,000 to Hutto non-profits including: – Hutto Youth Football & Cheer Association – WBC Opportunities Head Start Program – Hutto Athletic Booster Club – Williamson County Symphony Orchestra – Hutto Community Food Pantry – Ray Elementary School – Nadine Johnson Elementary School – Hutto Cemetery Association – Brown Santa – Hutto High School • Since 2005, WM has donated more than $80,000 to Hutto non-profits

Community Education • Waste Management provides tours to Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and other groups also. • WM regularly participates in Career Day events throughout the district- Math and Science are a key focus. WM also provides presentations to adult organizations, such as the Mayors luncheon held in Cedar Park- all cities within Williamson County are regularly informed about landfill & recycling center activities.

Community Community Education • Waste Management is helping Veterans' Hill Elementary School build an outdoor classroom and has donated $1,000 and other in-kind services to support the project.

Community - Hutto Chamber • In 2010, Waste Management re-joined the Hutto Chamber of Commerce as a Gold Member and proudly displays its honorary Hippo at the Gatehouse entrance. • WM is an active member and attends luncheons, dinners, festivals and meetings put on by the Chamber.

Community - Keep Hutto Beautiful • Landfill Manager Jason Kjar is an ex-officio member. • Actively participates in clean ups and other events. • Waste Management has provided in-kind support and services to help clean up some overgrown property located in Old Town Hutto to help KHB create a community garden.