HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.2 Ala Co Home Compost Bin Program CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 9, 1992
SUBJECT: Agreement to Participate in Alameda County Home
Compost Bin Cost Sharing Program
(Prepared by: Paul S. Rankin, Assistant City
Manager)
EXHIBITS AT ACHED: 1. Resolution Approving Agreement for
Participation in Compost Bin Cost Sharing
Program
2 . Program Description
RECOMMENDATION: !� Adopt Resolution
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The cost to the City will be $5, 000, which will be
paid for from Measure D Recycling Funds.
Participating residents will pay $25. 00 plus $5.00
shipping. Participation will be limited to 275 on
a first come first served basis.
DESCRIPTION: The Alameda County Waste Management Authority, in
conjunction with the Home Composting Education -Program, is working with
cities to offer compost bins at a reduced cost. The program attempts to
reduce waste placed in the landfill by encouraging composting of yard
debris. One typical deterrent for the resident is the initial expense of a
compost bin. The bin being offered by this program can retail for as much
as $99. 00. In the cost sharing program, residents will have an opportunity
to purchase bins for $25. 00. The reduced cost is achieved through
subsidies paid by participating cities and the Waste Management Authority,
as well as reduced cost from a bulk purchase.
The program is designed to pool money from a variety of sources . to
underwrite a substantial portion of the bin cost. At the previous City
Council meeting, the City Council approved a Measure D expenditure plan
which included this project. Measure D funds can only be used for
recycling or source reduction activities.
The minimum participation level for cities is $5,000. This will provide
for the distribution of 275 bins to Dublin residents at the reduced rate.
The bins will be distributed on a first come first served basis. The
County Home Composting Program will also be providing the City with data
and information which can be used to confirm the impact of this effort on
reducing the amount of garbage placed in the landfill. � The adopted City
Plan to meet these State mandates suggests that the City will consider
supporting the Home Composting Program.
County Staff has advised that it is anticipated that our participation will
be part of Phase II. It is projected that bins may be available in January
or February. The City will be involved in assisting with publicity to
encourage distribution of all of the bins allocated to our residents.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution which
authorizes the Mayor to execute the agreement.
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CITY CLERK
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COPIES TO: Teresa Eade, County Home
Composting Education Program
ITEM NO.
RESOLUTION NO. - 92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN ALAMEDA COUNTY
HOME COMPOST BIN SHARING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Alameda County Home Composting Education Program
(ACHCEP) has developed a program to distribute bins at a reduced cost;
and
WHEREAS, the Program is dependent upon contributions from the
Alameda County Waste Management Authority and participating cities;
and
WHEREAS, a contribution of $5, 000 from the City of Dublin will
result in the distribution of 275 low cost compost bins on a first
come first served basis; and
WHEREAS, ACHCEP will also provide the City with reports and other
data to be utilized in meeting State mandated waste reduction
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has available restricted funds from
litigation associated with Alameda County Measure D; and
WHEREAS, these funds can only be utilized for recycling and/or
source -reduction activities, including the program proposed by ACHCEP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby
authorized to execute the Fiscal Agreement attached hereto and by
reference made a part hereof. The approval of this agreement will
allow the City of Dublin to participate in this program.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1992 .
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT FOR
ALAMEDA COUNTY HOME COMPOST BIN COST-SHARING PROGRAM
AND THE CITY OF DUBLIN
This Agreement, made and entered into this of ,
1992 , by and between the County of Alameda, (hereinafter referred
to as "COUNTY") and the City of Dublin, hereinafter referred to as
"CITY") for the period of November 1, 1992 through September 30,
1993 .
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, state law requires local agencies to apply every
effort to reduce the amount of waste being disposed in landfills;
and
WHEREAS, the composting of appropriate household waste by
residents of Alameda County will recycle significant amounts of
waste that would otherwise have been disposed of in landfills; and
WHEREAS, recent home composting demonstration projects within
Alameda County have attracted .. significant interest within the
community, and a recent survey reveals that the lack of a compost
bin is the primary barrier to home composting; and
WHEREAS, a cost-sharing program would provide a strong
incentive for residents to begin home composting by making compost
bins more affordable and accessible; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY, , through its home composting education
program as administered by the Alameda County Environmental Health
Department, has developed a Compost Bin Cost-Sharing Pilot Program
through which Alameda County Waste Management Authority would match
funds contributed by local jurisdictions and public entities within
Alameda County; and
WHEREAS, these funds would be used to purchase home composting
bins at a volume discount and would allow County-wide promotion and
education in a cost effective manner; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY has agreed to act as the fiscal and
administrative agent for the above described proposed;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. COUNTY shall:
a. . operate and administer the Compost Bin Cost-Sharing Pilot
Program as set forth in the Proposal for Compost Bin
Cost-Sharing Pilot Program (attached hereto as exhibit
A) ;
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b. accept CITY funds, of a minimum Of $5, 000 and not to
exceed $25, 000, to qualify for County Waste Management
Authority matching funds and to purchase and distribute -
low-cost-compost bins in the CITY;
C. solicit and collect funds from other Alameda County Waste
Management Authority member agencies in the collective
amount of not less than $40, 000 for Phase I of the
Program, to be followed, if possible; by two additional
phases of $40, 000 each;
d. expend CITY funds in one of three phases on a first-come
first-served basis, with phases II and III being
contingent upon approval of the Alameda County Waste
Management Authority;
e. expend CITY funds and matching funds to implement the
program as set forth in Exhibit A, or return CITY funds
within 90 days without interest if matching funds are not
made available;
f. submit to the CITY three quarterly reports and one final
annual report containing data on program numbers,
demographics, economics, and land use details of surveyed
participants and a list of the names and addresses of bin
recipients in their city in addition to the estimated
total amount of material being diverted from County
landfills through.. composting _ systems. established as a
result of the program;
2. CITY shall cooperate with COUNTY in the coordination,
promotion and implementation of the Compost Bin Cost-
Sharing Pilot Program.
3 . At all times during the term of this Agreement COUNTY
shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an
employee of CITY and, except as CITY may specify in
writing, COUNTY shall have no authority, expressed or
implied, to act on behalf of CITY in any capacity
whatsoever.
4. COUNTY represents and warrants to CITY that it has all
licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of
whatsoever nature which are legally required for COUNTY
to operate the Compost Bin Cost-Sharing Pilot Program.
COUNTY represents and warrants to CITY that COUNTY shall,
at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times
during the term of this agreement and licenses, permits,
and approvals which are legally required for COUNTY to
operate the Compost Bin Cost-Sharing Pilot Program.
5. CITY shall indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY, its
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officers, employees and agents from and against any and
all loss, liability, expense, claim costs (including the
costs of defense) , suits and damages of every kind,
nature, and description directly or indirectly arising
from the negligent or intentional acts, errors or
omissions of CITY in the performance of the Agreement and
CITY shall pay all claims, damages, judgements, legal
costs, adjuster fees and. attorney fees related hereto.
6. COUNTY shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its
officers, employees and agent from and against any an all
loss, liability, expense, claim, costs (including costs
of defense) , suits and damages of every kind, nature and
description directly or indirectly arising from the
negligent or intentional acts, errors omissions of COUNTY
in the performance of this Agreement and COUNTY shall pay
all claims, damages, judgements, legal costs, adjuster
fees and attorney fees related hereto.
7. No officer, member or employee of CITY and no member or
staff of governing body shall have any pecuniary
interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or
expenditure or the proceeds thereof.
8. COUNTY shall not assign or transfer any interest or any
obligations under this Agreement without prior written
consent of the CITY.
9 . The primary contact person for the CITY shall be City
Manager or his/her designee, and the primary contact
person for the COUNTY shall be Rafat Shahid or his
designee.
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BY:
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA DATE
David J. Kears, Agency Director _
Health Care Services Agency
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kelvin H. Booty, Jr. , County Counsel
BY:
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BY:
CITY OF DUBLIN DATE
Mayor Peter Snyder
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
By:
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Proposal for
Compost Bin Cost-Sharing
Pilot Program
submitted to
The Alameda County Waste Management Authority
April, 1992
Revised 4/9/92
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submitted by
The Alameda County Home Composting Education Program
EXHIBIT A
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 1
BENEFITS 1
The Role of Backyard.Composting in Integrated Waste Management 1
Integrating Education and Bin Programs To Meet Backyard Composting Goals 2
Countywide Benefits of the Compost Bin Pilot Program 2
Cost Per Ton Benefit Analysis 3
Compost Bins-Distributed to Member Agencies 4
OPERATIONS 4
Phases 4
Matching Funds 4
Operating Budget 5
Bin Distribution 6
Timeline 6
CONCLUSION 7
— BUDGET 8
Phase I 8
Phase H 9
Phase III 10
PROGRAM TIMELINE 11
REFERENCES 12
INTRODUCTION
ACHC is requesting $40,000 from the Alameda County Waste Management Authority
to implement the first phase of the Compost Bin Cost Sharing Pilot Program.
As requested by the Programs Committee of the Waste Management Authority, this
proposal has been amended into three phases for a total of$120,000 of matching funds. Each
phase will match up to $40,000 of funds from Member Agencies, and will be submitted for
Authority approval.
The compost bin cost-sharing pilot program will pool the resources of the WMA and its
Member Agencies. The combined funds would be used to purchase compost bins in bulk, and
distribute them to the residents of participating agencies through a centralized distribution
system. The cost of the bin to the resident would be reduced from an average of$100 retail to
only $25-$30. This program would provide a strong incentive for residents to begin composting
by making compost bins affordable and accessible.
If fully funded, the proposed program,-will distribute 6,600 bins, which will divert 1,980
tons in the first year, and 16,500 tons by the vear 2000 at a cost of $14.54 per ton.
BENEFITS
The Role of Backyard Composting in Integrated Waste Management
A compost bin program in Alameda County would dramatically increase the number of.
people home composting, helping to achieve several important integrated waste management
goals.
Home composting is source reduction under the guidelines of AB939, and should
therefore legally be the first priority of any integrated waste management plan.
Home composting can achieve significant waste diversion, as demonstrated by ACHC's
year-end survey, which documented an average diversion of 750 lbs per year per bin. This
figure has been corroborated with figures derived from studies elsewhere. Toronto, Canada, for
example, conducted a study which resulted in a waste diversion estimate of 703 pounds per
household annually ("Home composting: it's popular and effective," Resource Recycling, Dec.
1991, p.48).
A compost bin program would also be extremely cost-effective. At only $14.54 per ton
of materials diverted from the landfill.
A compost bin program would also promote environmental education. Encouraging
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large numbers of Alameda -County residents to compost at home will reduce wasteful
consumption behavior and reinforce the County's message of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. '
Increasing th e number of home composters in the County is also market development.
Home composters have a higher demand for municipal compost.
Integrating Education and Bin Programs To Meet Backyard Composting Goals
ACHC has developed a countywide goal of 20% participation in home composting by the
year 2000. This is a realistic goal, based on careful assessment of home composting programs
elsewhere, and one and a half years of experience _teaching composting to the residents of
Alameda County.
The only way to meet this goal is through a compost bin program in conjunction with the
existing Compost Education Program. The programs are complementary, strongly reinforcing
composting as a desirable waste reduction behavior. Both a compost bin program and an
Education program are necessary for significant waste reduction through composting.
ACHC year-end survey respondents that were not yet composting cited the lack of
a compost bin as the number one barrier to composting. As noted in the Resource Recycling
article cited earlier:
The convenience of a manufactured bin for composting seems to provide the same
positive response of increased participation and material recovery that has been
achieved by the distribution of special bins for curbside recycling collection
(ibid., p.44).
Large scale participation in home composting requires local jurisdictions to make a commitment
to convenient composting by providing low-cost composting bins.
Countywide Benefits of the Compost Bin Pilot Program
There are a number of compelling reasons for a countywide approach. First and
foremost is cost-effectiveness. By pooling resources and buying more bins, significant quantity
discounts can be gained from the manufacturer. Secondly, promotions and compost education
can be done more efficiently on a countywide basis. Printing and advertising is less expensive
per unit on a large or regional scale. A countywide program would also permit consistency in
education. A regional approach, with the higher volume, allows for more creative opportunities
such as recycling locally generated HDPE plastics into County compost bins.
This pilot program will provide important information to all Member Agencies, whether
they participate directly or not. Valuable information regarding waste diversion from backyard
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composting, types of materials composted, demographics, and participation rates will help all
jurisdictions in their integrated waste management planning.
In addition, all Member Agencies will benefit from the increased demand for compost.
Market development benefits everyone by increasing the economic viability of municipal
composting facilities.
Cost Per Ton Benefit Analysis
Compost bin programs achieve cost-effective waste diversion. The costs are all up front,
but the waste diversion from the home composter often lasts a lifetime, and can reduce each
household's waste generation by 20-40%.
Assumptions
1. Compost bins made of durable recycled content HDPE have a lifespan of 10 years.
However, to make a conservative estimate on the cost-effectiveness of the program and
to account for attrition, etc., the cost per ton is based on a 8 year lifespan of each bin
distributed.
2. ACHC's recent year-end survey indicated that the average composting household in
Alameda County diverts 750 lbs annually. Again,_to make aconservative waste
diversion estimate ACHC assumes that each bin diverts 600 lbs per year, or 2.5 tons
over 8 ,y_ -
In each phase the Authority and Member Agencies will be contributing a total of $80,000 to
purchase and distribute 2,200 bins countywide.
wide.
$80,000 divided by 2,200 bins = $36.36 per bin distributed
$36 per bin divided by 2.5 ton/bin = $14.54 per ton diverted
Due to the matching funds structure of this proposal, the cost to any single participating
Member Agencv and to the WMA is cut in half to only$7.27 per ton diverted. Tipping fees
to landfill these materials are often higher. This cost per ton is even more cost-effective when
compared to separate collection and composting of yard waste, which can go over$100 per ton.
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Compost Bins Distributed to Member Agencies '
Return on investment is calculated in $10,000 units, since most Member Agencies'
matching funds are in $10,000 increments. In each phase four investments of$10,000 each will
be matched to distribute 2,200 compost bins. .
2,200 bins divided by 4 = 550 bins per $10,000 investment.
If the Member Agency contributes $5,000 then only half of that number will be
distributed. Bins will be distributed in participating cities and district proportional to the amount
of money invested. _
OPERATIONS
Phases
In response to a request from the Programs Committee of the Waste Management
Authority the entire program has been divided into three phases. In each phase, $40,000 from
Member Agencies will be matched by $40,000 from the Authority. Each successive phase will
be submitted for approval by the Authority when the following conditions are met: 1) an
additional $40,00 has been allocated by Member Agencies, and 2) the previous phase is deemed
to be proceeding successfully. -Each Member Agency will be included in any given phase on
a first come, first serve basis. Conversely, additionaly phases will be implemented only when
enough Member Agencies have demonstrated an interest to participate.
The attached budgets reflect the costs for each phase. The timeline has been amended
as well to reflect an estimated implementation for the three phases. It is expected that if enough
Member Agencies sign up the second phase can be implemented before the first phase is
completed. The second phase will thus benefit from the set-up of the first phase and not be
unduly delayed.
Matching Funds
This cost-sharing pilot program ensures that everyone who benefits from the program
helps pay. The Waste Management Authority and the Member Agencies contribute equal
portions, and the resident will pay $25-$30,,enough to ensure commitment while still realizing
significant cost savings.
ACHC is requesting that the Waste Management Authority match $40,000 for the first
phase. The matching funds are contributed by the Authority once participating cities and
sanitary districts have contributed the first $40,000. Each subsquent phase will be implemented
in $40,000 increments raised by Member Agencies and approved by the Authority. Listed below
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are cities whose staff have expressed an interest in participating at the following financial levels:
City of Alameda $10,000
City of Albany $5,000
City of Berkeley $20,000
City of Fremont $10,000
City of Hayward $5,000
City of Livermore $10,000 .
City of Oakland $20,000
City of Union City $10,000
$90,000
These figures are tentative and other jurisdictions are still considering the proposal.
Operating Budget
There are a number of cost benefits in administering a compost bin program on a county-
wide scale. First, there only has to be one coordinator as opposed to a coordinator in each
Member Agency. Second, by pooling resources, significant quantity discounts can be obtained
from the bin manufacturer, often more than 50% off the retail price. Finally, ACHC can
provide all the compost education from its core funding and maximize education coordination.
For example, bins can be sold at a special compost workshop in a participating district or city.
Attached are budgets for each of the three phases. Only the first phase of the budget is
being approved in this request. Negotiations with Environmental Health Finance have led to an
agreement to recommend waiver of the 14.9% County Administrative Overhead on the cost of
the compost bins, as well as on the cost of delivering the bins to those residents who should
choose to pay for this option rather than pick the bins up themselves.-, The Overhead will only
be chargers on the hourly manager, printing, publicity and other ncexessary perating expenses.
Significant cosst savings eill be realized through this waiver. Additionally the budgets have
been.amended to reflect the contribution of residents of participating member agencies. This
revision allows for a more accurate reflection of the cost-sharing benefits of the program.
The budget covers the expenses of promoting the program, printing costs for bin order
forms and promotional materials, postage for mailing bin order forms, telephone, transportation
costs, bin storage, bin sale and delivery tracking system (which includes a complete listing to
participating agencies of the names and addresses of residents who buy compost bins), and a
survey evaluating program success.
Savings may be realized by finding free bin storage through the County, participating
Member Agencies, or even the bin manufacturer. Any funds saved in the operating costs will
go toward either extra promotions or additional bins, depending on the greater need.
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If all three phases are implemented 6,600 bins will be distributed in the County which
would divert 16,500 tons of organic materials by the year 2,000 at a cost of$14.54 per ton'
Bin Distribution
Residents of the participating cities and sanitary districts would be made aware of the low
cost compost bins through a media blitz, articles in city and local newsletters, at special events,
through the ACHC mobile compost display, at composting workshops, and through ads in local
papers as needed. ACHC is anticipating a large and immediate demand for bins based in part
on the popularity of the education program and the frequent requests ACHC has received for
bins, and in part on the experience of other compost bin programs.
Toronto distributed 16,000 bins in six months, Santa Monica received 200 orders for
compost bins in one week and Berkeley distributed 1,000 bins in one year with almost no
promotions. Every compost bin distribution program that ACHC has heard about across the
country has easily achieved high rates of participation. All have proven to be very popular.
Interested residents will request information on ACHC's Rotline. By leaving a name and
address they will receive a compost-bin order form, how-to-compost information and a compost
workshop schedule.
To keep distribution costs low no trucks or drivers will be hired. The resident will have
the option of saving money and picking up the compost bin from the bin storage site(s) or paying
to have UPS deliver the bin to their door. The resident will pay approximately an additional $5
to have the bin delivered via UPS. The resident is expected to pay about $25-$30 per bin, plus
the optional shipping charge.
Timeline
A Program Timeline is attached pending Authority approval of this Pilot Program. If
approved by May then the program could begin as early as June. Matching funds for Phase I
are due July, 1992 from participating Member Agencies which will be included on a first come
first serve basis. The first few months will be spent coordinating with Member Agencies,
researching bins and potential storage sites, and developing a tracking system. A bin will be
selected across a variety of criteria such as:.design, ease of use, cost,-attractiveness, etc. The
experience of Berkeley's bin program which offered three bins and the bin selected by over 90%
of the participants was the BioStack even though it was the most expensive to the resident -- will
be weighed in the decision making process. A Compost Bin Program Manager will be hired and
promotional materials and bin order forms will be developed. Bin distribution could begin in
fall The second and third phases of funding would have to be implemented in fall and winter in
order that all bins will be distributed by Spring of 1993. A survey of participants will be
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conducted in May with results to the WMA and all Member Agencies by the end of the program
Year. _
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CONCLUSION
Communities with integrated composting education and compost bin distribution programs
have achieved participation rates of 20% to 40% of the households. Participation rates this high,
however, are not possible with only one or the other type of program. Bin distribution is critical
to large-scale participation, because lack of a bin is the number one barrier to composting.
Making bins available at a low cost is the best way to help residents get started. In Toronto,
for example, a survey revealed that of those who participated in the home composting bin
distribution program by buying a $15 bin, "91 percent ... would not have purchased a
composting bin at the retail price of $99." (ibid., p. 46)
ACHC has set a realistic goal of 20%, or 80,000 Alameda County households
composting. The benefits are numerous: waste diversion at $14.54 per ton, .source reduction,
environmental education, and developing a strong market for compost.
Alameda County can achieve all these benefits economically and ecologically by investing
in both compost education and compost bins.
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Compost Bin Cost'Sharing Budget ,
Three Phases --
PHASE I
Revenue
Member Agencies $ 40,000.
Waste Management Authority $ 40,000.
Residents of Participating Member Agencies $ 55,000.
(estimated 2,200 bins sold at $25 each)
Optional Delivery Charge ..
$ 5,000•
(estimated 1,000 bins delivered via UPS at $5 each)
TOTAL REVENUE $140,000.
Operating Expenses
Expenses subject to 14.9% County Administrative Overhead:
Bin.Program Manager $12.50/hour - $ 8,320.
FICA tax (7.65%) _ $ 637.
Publicity $ 1,020.
Printing $ 1,800.
Postage $ 1,000.
Telephone $ 200'
Mileage $ 600.
Tracldng Sales & Delivery $ 5,000•
Storage($ 300 @month) $ 1.200.
$ 19,777.
Subtotal
Contingency (10%) $ 1,978.
County Admin. (14.9 x $21,755) $ 3.245.
$ 25,000'
SUBTOTAL
Expenses exempt from Admin. Overhead
Bin Purchase $110,000.
(2,200 x $50/bin)
Delivery of 1,000 bins via UPS
TOTAL COSTS $140,000.
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PHASE II ~
Revenue
Member Agencies $ 40,000.
Waste Management Authority $ 40,000.
Residents of Participating Member Agencies $ 55,000•
(estimated 2,200 bins sold at $25 each)
Optional Delivery Charge $ 5
(estimated 1,000 bins delivered via UPS at $5 each)
TOTAL REVENUE $140,000.
Operating Expenses
Expenses subject to 14.9% County Administrative Overhead
Bin Program Manager ($12.50/hour) $ 8,320.
FICA tax (7.65%) $ 637.
Publicity $ ..2,520.
Printing $ 3,300.
Postage $ 1,000.
Telephone $ 200$$ 600.
Tracldng Sales & Delivery $ 2,000.
Storage($300 @ month) $ 1.200-
$ 19,777.
Subtotal
Contingency (10%) $ 1,978.
County Admin. (14.9 x $21,755) $ 3.245.
SUBTOTAL $ 25,000.
Expenses exempt from Admin. Overhead
Bin Purchase $110,000.
(2,200 x $50/bin)
Delivery of 1,000 bins via UPS $ 5.000.
TOTAL COSTS $140,000.
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PHASE III
Revenue
Member Agencies $ 40,000.
Waste Management Authority $ 40,000.
Residents of Participating Member Agencies . $ 55,000.
(estimated 2,200 bins sold at $25 each)
Optional Delivery Charge $ 5'000'
(estimated 1,000 bins delivered via UPS at $5 each)
TOTAL REVENUE $140,000.
Operating Expenses
Expenses subject to 14.9% County Administrative Overhead
Bin Program Manager ($12.50/hour) $ 8,320.
FICA tax (7.65%) $ 637.
.... �_--. . . .. _ $ 2,520.
Publicity $ 3,300.
Printing - $ 1,000.
Postage $ 200
Telephone $ 600
Mileage $ 2,000
Tracldng Sales & Delivery $ 1.200.
Storage($300 @ month) $ 19,777.
Subtotal
Contingency (10%) $ 1,978.
County Admin. (14.9 x $21,755) $$ 255,,000000
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SUBTOTAL
Expenses exempt from Admin. Overhead
Bin Purchase $110,000.
(2,200 x $501bin) $ 5,000
Delivery of 1,000 bins via UPS
TOTAL COSTS $140,000.
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Program Timeline
1992
* Funds available from WMA. June/
* Compost Bins researched. July
* Funds from participating Cities
& San. Dist. due for Phase I.
* Tracking Software for Bin
distribution developed.
* Billing system for bins developed.
* Bin delivery system developed.
* Storage sites researched.
` * Compost Bin Program Manager hired. August
* Bin Selected.
* Storage for bins secured.
* Earliest date to implement Phase II & III funding.
* Kick-Off for Bin Distribution. - - - Sept/Oct
* Bins start to be distributed.
* Latest date to implement Phase II & III funding. Nov/Dec
1993
* Survey developed and mailed. April/May
* All bins distributed.
* Survey results compiled. June
* Reports to Participating Cities,
San. Dist. and WMA.
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Reference Materials
The following are resources used by ACHC staff in compiling this proposal. Copies
are available on request.
1. "Home composting: it's popular and effective," Resource Recycling, Dec. 1991
2. "Implementing a backyard composting program," Biocycle, December, 1990
3. "Home composting program options," Biocycle, April, 1991
4. 1990 Backvard Composting,Program Program Evaluation, Final Report, Kings County
Solid Waste Division, Seattle, WA, December, 1991 -
5. First Annual Resort The Alameda Countv Home Composting Education Proms m,
ACHC, Alameda County, CA, December, 1991
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OCT 2 G 1992
ALAMEDA COUNTY HOME COMPOSTING QTY Tel. "7 _
7977 Capwell Drive
EDUCATION PROGRAM Oakland,CA 94621
VECTOR CONTROL.SERVICES DISTRICT
Implementing the Alameda County
Compost Bin Cost-Sharing Pilot Program
ACHC is ready to implement the Alameda County Compost Bin Cost-Sharing Pilot Program.
As you may know, the Waste Management Authority approved matching funds for Member
Agencies to distribute compost bins to county residents. Alameda County will be acting as
the fiscal agent and administer the Compost bin program through the Home Composting
Education Program (ACHC). ACHC is now accepting matching funds and signed fiscal
agent agreements from interested Member Agencies.
How Does Your City Participate?
To participate, interested Member Agencies of the Waste Management Authority (WMA)
must complete the following two actions:
* first, submit a minimum of $5,000 up to a maximum of$25,000, in•$5,000
increments, to the Alameda County Home Composting Education Program and
* second, sign the enclosed Fiscal Agent Agreement. Enclosed are two copies of the
Fiscal Agent Agreement, one is for your files and the other, which has six signature pages,
is to be returned to ACHC. Be sure all six pages have original signatures.
If necessary, ACHC can change the signature page to reflect more appropriate signers for
your city. Your city will receive one copy of the Fiscal Agent agreement with a completed
signature page. This pilot program is being implemented in $40,000 phases with a possible
total of three phases. Member agencies will be included in Phase I on a first come, first
served,basis. In other words, the first $40,000 collectively submitted by Member Agencies
accompanied with the signed fiscal agreements will be in Phase I. Phase II will be
implemented once an additional $40,000 is collected from the Member Agencies and the
WMA approves the matching funds. At this time, eight cities have expressed an interest in
participating.
What Bin Will Be Distributed?
ACHC has selected the Smith & Hawken Biostack compost bin for distribution. This bin has
tested very favorably at all four of ACHC's demonstration garden and is by far the most
popular bin in Berkeley's program, which offers a choice of three bins. ACHC finds that the
Biostack offers easy access to the compost, allowing for proper maintenance of the pile and
easy harvest of the finished compost. The Biostack is also durable, attractive and made out
of 60% post-consumer recycled plastic and comes with a 10 year warranty. ACHC is
working with Smith & Hawken to use scrap HDPE collected in Alameda County to
manufacture the bins distributed through this program. The Biostack retails for $99.00 but,
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How Many Bins Will Your City Receive? _
Bins will be distributed proportional to the amount�invested. Cities that participate at a
$10,000 level will have 550 Biostack bins distributed in their city. Cities that contribute
,$5,000 will have 275 bins distributed in their district, etc. Bins will be limited to just one
per household and each City will receive a complete listing, of names and addresses.of
residents'who purchase a bin.
How Do Residents Purchase A Bin?
Residents who want to purchase a bin will have to fill out an order form. Order forms will
be widely distributed throughout the.par6c'ipating City: at the City,Hall, at local nurseries
and libraries, etc. Additionally, people can call ACHC's Rotline and.have an order form
mailed directly to them.. All orders will have to come back to ACHC to be processed and to
allow the residents' check to clear the bank. It is ACHC's goal to maintain a supply of bins
for prompt delivery. The resident has the option of receiving a coupon to pick up their bin
at one central location in the County or of paying an additional $5.00 to have the bin shipped
via UPS directly to their door. Pick-up hours at the central location would be limited to r
specific times (such as every Thursday and Saturday afternoon).
What Happens If All Of The Bins Are Not Distributed?
ACHC expects that all available bins will'be ordered and distributed. All other compost bin
distribution programs have proven to be very popular. The-City of Santa Monica received
250 bin orders in one week and King County in Washington is just now experiencing a
diminished interest from the community after'distributing 40,000 bins. ACHC will distribute
the full number of bins in your community, if necessary up to October 1993 (ACHQ's
education program is guaranteed funding until that date.) In the unlikely event that all the
bins are not distributed by that point and ACHC does not.receive continued funding, then
your city would receive the remaining bins. ACHC expects that once the program is
announced, it Will, only take a few months to distribute the full number of bins to residents of
your community.
Ilow Can You Help Make The Program A Success?
ACHC will rely -first on free media to announce the bin program to your residents. The
compost bin distribution program should_ be announced in,your City newsletter or Parks and
Recreation I rocliure. Any other means of spreading information to residents that your.,City
employs may also be useful.
What's The Next Step?
Just send in a check made payable to the Alameda County Home Composting &l. Program
for $5,000 up to $25,000, in $5,000 increments, along with the six..original signatures on the.
enclosed Fiscal Agent Agreement. Once ACHC has collected the first $40,0.00 in funds
(hopefully by early September), the first,bins can be distributed in 8 to 12 weeks. .'Again,
your city will be included in Phase I on a first come, frk served basis. If you have'any.
questions, please call Teresa Eade, Program Coordinator, at 667-7590: