cfaa conference june 16, 2011 waste diversion seminar tim reeve-newson, waste solutions group inc

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CFAA Conference June 16, 2011 Waste Diversion Seminar

Tim Reeve-Newson, Waste Solutions Group Inc.


Overview

1. TriSorter retrofits– How it works– Physical requirements– Real life examples– Cost-Benefit

2. Organic program– Non-TriSorter options


Trash disposed of down the chute


Recyclables (and organics) carried to central depot


Background

• 2010 City of Toronto waste diversion for:– Single-family homes was 63%– Multi-family homes was 18%

• Why - inconvenient• Further compounded by organics separation


Resident selection panel


Retrofitable

• Can fit in almost any building• Most require minor modifications– Remove drywall drop ceiling– Relocate sprinkler pipe

• Some more major– Remove block wall– Remove poured concrete wall


Space requirements

• Ideally 110” floor to ceiling height• Can go as low as 92”• Horizontal measurements vary, for example– Centre or End feed, bins side by side– Corner feed, bins in L-pattern

• Can reuse existing bins or new bins may be required


Example 1 – pre-installation


Example 1 – post-installation


Example 2 – End Feed


Example 3 – pre-installation


Example 3 – during installation


Example 3 – post-installation


Example 4 – Centre Feed


Example 5 – Corner Feed


Example 5 – with organic bin


Example 5 – with all bins


Cost• Installation can range from $15K to over $30K • The more floors, the higher the cost• Plus new bins if needed• Work by “others” - additional costs outside

our scope – 110V disconnect, relocate pipes, walls, etc...

• Maintenance


Benefit• Decreased waste hauling costs - The best

retrofits set out one 3-yard garbage bin and two to three recycling bins per 100 units each week

• Reduced depreciation of common areas• Increased curb appeal – Eliminate unsightly

bins, odours• Attract/retain environmentally friendly tenants• Warm fuzzy feeling


Green Bin Program

• Alternate option to TriSorter:1. Residents dispose organics into bin located in

common area2. Residents dispose organics through door installed

in block wall, with bin on other side


1. Steel FEL bin or cart


2. Recycling room before install


Recycling room with green bin door


Fire-rated door opens directly into bin


3-yard organic bin


Thank you.Any questions contact: Tim Reeve-Newson

[email protected] / www.wastesolutoins.caLondon 519-286-0440 / Ottawa 613-742-7222 / Toronto 416-744-9183

cfaa conference june 16, 2011 waste diversion seminar tim reeve-newson, waste solutions group inc

Documents

example centre

recycling bins

new bins

green bin door

yard organic bin

unsightly bins

existing bins

cost installation