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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 25, 1989
SUBJECT Household Hazardous Waste Collection
4L (Prepared by Paul S. Rankin, Assistant City Manager)
EXHIBITS ATTACHED Survey completed at 1987 Collection
RECOMMENDATION (c.)_, Direct Staff to prepare the necessary documents to
establish an on-going program including a financing
mechanism, and to present a report to the City
Council no later than January 8, 1990 .
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: If the City participated in a joint program with other
cities, Dublin's share is estimated to be $4, 000 -
$7, 000 .
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DESCRIPTION Staff receives inquiries from time to time from
residents inquiring about the proper disposal of household hazardous waste.
In addition, representatives of the Dublin San Ramon Services District have
indicated a concern in the event that these items are disposed of in the
sewer. The Federal Government is also looking at implementing requirements
on regulating non-point discharges . For example, the items dumped into
storm drains would fall into this category.
In 1987, the City of Dublin participated in a one day collection program
along with the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton and the Association of Bay
Area Governments (ABAG) . The program was partially funded by a Water
Resources Control Board grant. The site was located in the City of
Livermore north of I-580 and the airport. Although the selection of a site
must be convenient to the participants, it is also recommended that it be
removed from impacting surrounding properties in the event of a spill.
The following represents the results of the 1987 Collection Day:
Hours for Collection: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Total Households participating 297
Personnel Utilized:
Chemical Waste Management 15 - 20
Fire Department 3 - 5
Police 2
Volunteers 5
Alameda County Haz Materials 1
Time of Complete Packing & Removal 10 : 00 p.m.
Types of Waste Collected:
Paint Solvents Adhesives Other
70 . 6% 13 .8% 6 . 8% 12 .2%
Cost of Program: $30, 734
As shown above, the cost and manpower which goes into planning a collection
day is significant. Approximately 10% of the participants were Dublin
residents representing less than 1 % of Dublin' s households. The approximate
cost per household participating was approximately $102 . The costs were
paid by the pilot project grant and surplus garbage collection funds. The
only cost to the City was in the form of Staff time and advertising through
the City Newsletter. ABAG recognized that if future collections were
attempted that it would be appropriate to continue with joint efforts.
COPIES TO:
Dave Adams, City of Livermore
Rick Muellar, Pleasanton Fire Dept.
ITEM NO. 1
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Attached to this Staff report is the results of a survey conducted at the
collection site. This survey was completed by those who brought items to
the collection day. This survey highlights some of the perceptions and
trends among the small sample who participated.
The ABAG Pilot Project identified the desirability of agencies jointly
providing a collection day. This means that the location typically rotates
among the agencies participating. It is usually the case that the host city
has the highest participation rate. The agencies would need to work
together to identify suitable locations.
The City has two options in funding this type of program. One option is for
the City to pay for the cost from the City's General Fund. This method is
not recommended by City Staff as the program will represent an on-going
service. As such, Staff would recommend identifying a new revenue source
which can be established and will continue to fund household hazardous
clean-up days on an annual or semi-annual basis. The ABAG Pilot project
identified the ability to place a one-time surcharge on the garbage bills
or, to build the cost into the rate structure. The funds collected for this
purpose would be segregated and could only be used for purposes related to
this program.
Costs/Financing
A major consideration in undertaking this type of program is the method of
financing. Typically, the waste industry charges based on two elements.
The first element is a set-up fee. This covers the provision of personnel
and equipment. The provider must have a small scale laboratory available to
analyze and categorize the waste received. Typically, this is a flat fee.
The estimated set-up cost is $11 , 500 for a single collection day involving
the Cities of Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore. .
The second component of the fees charged relate to the packaging,
transportation, and removal of the waste. This cost obviously will
fluctuate depending on the amount of waste collected. The City also is
uncertain as to the amount which will be collected until the project is
complete. It should be noted that in operating a program, residents are
advised that the maximum to be brought to the collection location is 5
gallons or 50 pounds . (This limit would not apply to latex paint. ) The
reason for the limit is that State Laws require a permit for hauling larger
quantities . All of the waste must be lab packed and shipped to a certified
facility. The majority of the chemical wastes are shipped to a facility in
Kettlemen Hills . Waste oil can be recycled and there are also now options
available for recycling latex paints .
Recommended Action
The Cities of Livermore and Pleasanton have begun preliminary planning for a
joint collection day. It is recommended that the City Council direct Staff
to develop an on-going program in conjunction with Livermore and Pleasanton.
Due to weather considerations, it is anticipated the first opportunity for a
collection day would be in the spring of 1990 . Staff would also investigate
financing mechanism including estimated costs and the ability to continue to
finance the program through a garbage rate surcharge.
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• HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM-LNERMORE-JUNE 6,1987
ALAMEDA COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PILOT PROGRAM '
Auto
1.13. Residence #of Hshlds % Count # of Cars' %
Livermore 194 65.32 9-10 am 12 5.06
Dublin 30 10.10 10-11 am 68 28.69
COLLECTION LOCATION: Livermore,North Canyons Parkway DATE:6/6/87 Pleasanton 57 19.19 11-12 pm 43 18.14
Other 16 5.39 12-1 pm 39 ,16.46
Danville 6 1-2 pm 13 5.49
HOURS OF OPERATION: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.(cars arrived at 9:00 a.m.) San Ramon 3 2-3 pm 56 23.63
SITE SUPERVISOR(S): John Sheahan Fromont 3 3-4 pm 5 2.11
Union City 1 4-5 pm 1 0.42
CITY STAFF(NAME/CITY): Dave Adams(Livermore),Rick Mueller(Pleasanton), Oakland I TOTAL 237 100.00
Paul Rankin(Dublin) Alamo 1
Lafayette 1 •Auto count±2%
OTHER ATTENDEES: TOTAL 297 100.00 (repeat autos not counted)
FIRE DEPT. Livermore-1 truck at site •
2. Residence Type #of Hshlds % Note: Statistics on Items 2-15
POLICE DEPT. Livermore-2 cars controlling Parkway House 237 100.00 compiled only from households
to HAZ MAT UNIT Larry Seto(Alameda County Environmental Health) Apartment 0 0.00 completing questionnaires
I� TOTAL 237 100.00
OTHER Paris Greenlee(Calif.Dept.of Health Services.Permits Unit) , .
Emy Meiorin/Kay Carney/Paul Fagen(ABAG)
4. Household Size #of Hshlds
1 person 18 7.59
2 persons 93 39.24
PARTICIPANTS: _ 3 persons 50 21.10
CITY #of Households percentage Adjusted%* 4+persons 76 32.07
No answer 0 0.00
Livermore 194 65.32 69.04 TOTAL 237 100.00
Pleasanton 57 19.19 20.28
Dublin 30 10.10 10.68 5. Participant
Age Range #of Hshlds %
Other 16 5.39 • Under 30 6 2.53
(see attached page) 30-60 64 27.00
over 60 164 69.20
TOTAL . 297 100.00 100.00 No answer 3 1.27
TOTAL 237 100.00
.*Sponsoring city percentages adjusted to include pro-rated share of"other'cities
6. Notification
Method #of Hshlds % .
COMMENTS(Weather,onsite/offsite traffic situation,volunteers) Newspaper 131 55.27
Radio 0 0.00
Sunny,80'+,5-10 mph winds Flyer/Poster 33 13.92
5 volunteers,OSC/CWMI 15-20 persons Garbage Can Notice 68 28.69
All hazardous wastes sorted and packed by 9:00 p.m.6/6/87(1 day) word of Mouth 1 0.42
Total volume: 97 drums(including waste oil); 9 cu.yd.latex paint Other 0 0.00
No answer 4 1.69
TOTAL 237 100.00
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM-LIVERMORE-JUNE 6,1987 • HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM-LIVERMORE-JUNE 6,1987
6. Prior Attendance
11. Familiar with local
at HHHW Day #of Hshlds % Oil dispose! sites IS of Hshlds
Yes 7 2.95 Yos 93 39.24
No 229 96.62 No - 137 57.81
No answer 1 0.42
No answor 7 2.95
TOTAL 237 100.00 TOTAL 237 100.00
8. Prior Knowledge 12. Know that HHHW
of Haz V/estes #of Hshlds % Unsafe In trash #of Hshlds %
Yes 186 78.48 Yes 205 88.36
No 46 19.41 • No 27 11.64
No answer 5 2.11 No answer 0 0.00
TOTAL 237 100.00 TOTAL 232 100.00
None or 13. Would Use HHHW
9. Type of Wastes No answer %<1 gal. % 1-5 gal. %>5 gal. Program again #of Hshlds %
Paints and thinners 41.7 26.5 19.8 11.8 No/No answer 7 2.95
Used motor oil 57.3 12.6 18.1 11.8 Yes 230 97.05
Household cleaners 79.7 17.7 2.5 0 1 x/year 157 66.24
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I . ..2x/year 34 14.35
tJ1 Chemical drain cleaner 89.8 9.2 0.8 0 3x/year 6 2.53
Auto/furniture polish 86.4 11.3 1.6 0.4 4x/year 33 13.92 '
Pesticides 56.1 36.7 6.3 0.8 TOTAL 237 100.00
Weed killers 70.8 25.3 2.9 0.8
Fertilizers 90.7 7.1 1.6 0.4 14. Would ua• Permanent
Wood preservatives 88.1 10.9 0.8 0 HHHW Facility #of Hshlds %
Other 85.6 8 4.6 2.6 Yos 216 91.14
. No 11 4.64
No answor 10 4.22 .
10. Previous 'Other TOTAL 237 100.00
Disposal Method #of Hshlds % Disposal #of Hshlds
Garbage can 29 12.24 At work 2 5.41
Sink/toilet 1 0.42 Sold 1 2.70 15. Willing to pay
Storm drain 0 0.00 Rocyclo 2 5.41 Facility Use Fee #of Hshlds %
Yard/ground 3 1.27 Gas Station 17 45.95 Yes 220 92.83
Spray on weeds 1 0.42 Fire Station 4 10.81 No 11 4.64 •
Long-term storage 165 69.62 City Dump 9 24.32 No answer 6 2.53 -
Other' 37 15.61 Unknown 2 5.41 TOTAL 237 100.00 . •
No answer 1 0.42 37 100.00 -
TOTAL 237 100.00
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