The regular meeting of the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority was held on January 5, 2021 via telephone conference and on-site. CHAIRWOMAN – Roberta DeSantis, Millcreek Township called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with roll call taken by Robert (Skip) Garner, Jr., Executive Director. Members noted (*) in attendance via telephone and on-site:
Also, in attendance were Robert Garner, Jr., Executive Director, Amy Mazzella di Bosco, Lebanon County Recycling Coordinator, James Zendek, Senior Staff Engineer, Loretta Baker, Administrative and Operations Services Manager, Matthew Karinch, Esq., Solicitor, , Michelle Miller, Recording Secretary. Member of the Public in attendance: Bill Bering, Jr.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS No public comments.
On a MOTION by Bird, SECONDED by Foltz, Members APPROVED the December 2020 Meeting Minutes with no corrections.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A copy of the report is attached and hereto made part of the minutes.
On a MOTION by DeSantis, SECONDED by Horst, Members ACCEPTED the SEK letter of understanding and to move forward with the 2020 financial audit.
* CHAIRWOMAN - Roberta DeSantis, Millcreek Township
* VICE CHAIRWOMAN - Heidi Neiswender, North Londonderry Township * SECRETARY – John Poff, S. Lebanon Township
* ASST. SECRETARY – Larry Herr, Union Township * TREASURER – Clifford R. Berger, Bethel Township
* ASST. TREASURER – Charles Olt, South Londonderry Township * Eric D. Adams, Palmyra Borough
Bill Behney, Richland Township * Paul Bird, Jonestown Borough
* James W. Cantrell Jr., Swatara Township * Robert R. Confair, Jackson Township
Thomas Embich, Annville Township, Alternate * Edward Fogelsanger, South Annville Township * Angie Foltz, West Cornwall Township
* Robin Getz, City of Lebanon
* Frankleen Gibson, East Hanover Township * Bonnie Grumbine, North Lebanon Township * LuAnn Horn, West Lebanon Township * Chris Horst, Heidelberg Township * Karl Kerchner, Mt. Gretna Borough * Elizabeth Lindsay, Cleona Borough * Jean Elia Long, North Cornwall Township
Barry Ludwig, Myerstown Borough Howard MacFadden, Cornwall Borough * Brent McFeaters, North Annville Township Joseph Viozzi, Annville Township
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OPERATION MANAGER’S REPORT
A copy of the report is attached and hereto made part of the minutes. RECYCLING COORDINATOR'S REPORT
A copy of the report is attached and hereto made part of the minutes. STAFF ENGINEER'S REPORT
A copy of the report is attached and hereto made part of the minutes.
On a MOTION by Herr, SECONDED by Gibson, Members approved to award the Waste Excavation Project to the lowest bidder, James T. O’Hara, Inc. following receipt of the PADEP approval for the expansion project. There will be a Pre-Bid Meeting on Tuesday January 12, 2021 regarding the Gas Flare Relocation Project. TREASURER'S REPORT
A copy of the report is attached and hereto made part of the minutes.
On a MOTION by Confair, SECONDED by Foltz, Members approved to pay the current monthly obligations. SOLICITOR’S REPORT
No report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
The annual review for Robert (Skip) Garner, Jr., has been tabled until next meeting as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
On a MOTION by DeSantis, SECONDED by Long, Members approved the 2021 Goals and Objectives as recommended by the Personnel Committee and the Board of Directors.
OLD BUSINESS
Committee List for 2021 was provided to Members. Mr. Viozzi is now Primary Annville Township; Mr. Embich is now the Alternate for Annville Township.
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NEW BUSINESS
On a MOTION by Poff, SECONDED by Lindsay the meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM. Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Miller Recording Secretary NEXT BOARD MEETING:
February 5, 2021, (Tuesday) – 7:00 PM GLRA Maintenance Office
1610 Russell Road Lebanon, PA 17046
Committee Meetings Scheduled:
January 5, 2021 File # 2020-291 As you are aware, space for social distancing for the full Board Meeting in the Maintenance Office is limited. We plan to continue practicing safety precautions so the meeting will be a call-in meeting.
The Executive and Personnel Committee Members will be invited to attend in person if desired. Meeting will start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday January 5, 2021. There will be a Personnel Committee meeting at 6:00 pm. I will send out a separate call in number for the committee meeting with the Agenda.
The Call-in information is as follows: Call in Number: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 569-236-837 AGENDA: GLRA January 5, 2021 Meeting
• Roll Call
• Public Comments/Presentations
• Review of Excused Members (Motion)
• Approval of the minutes from previous meeting (Motion) • Executive Director's Report (Report Attached and Motion)
• Motion to accept the SEK letter of understanding and move forward with the 2020 financial audit
• Operations Manager’s Report (Report attached.) • Recycling Coordinator's Report (Report attached.) • Staff Engineer's Report (Report attached.)
• Motion to award the contract for the Waste Excavation Project to the low bidder James T. O’Hara Inc. following receipt of the PADEP approval for the Expansion Permit
January 5, 2021
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• Treasurer's Report (Motion)
•Motion to pay current monthly obligations • Solicitor's Report
• Personnel Committee Report (Motion)
• Motion to approve the annual review for Skip Garner as recommended by the Personnel Committee
• Motion to approve the GLRA Goals and Objectives for 2021 as presented to both the Personnel Committee and the Board of Directors
• Old Business:
• The GLRA Committee List for 2021 was updated (copy attached) to address the change in representation for Annville Township. Joseph Viozzi will be the primary representative and Thomas Embich will now serve as the alternate. Mr. Viozzi will serve in Mr. Embich’s place on the Property Committee and the Regulatory Committee.
• New Business: • Adjourn
January 5, 2021 File # 2020 – 289 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT – December 2020
I. Administrative:
EXPANSION SCHEDULE:
The response to the Department’s technical comment letter was submitted on December 16th. Prior to submission John Oren the PADEP Engineering Manager called to inquire about our response and was pleased we would submit in a timely manner. He indicated that he still believes a permit decision can be achieved by early Q1 2021. This works with our scheduling and if the Department meets their timelines we should be in good shape with the Waste Excavation Project and other preparations for construction to begin later this year.
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR:
We received 6 nominations for employee of the year. Tina Long was selected to receive the award for her professional, positive and cordial manner in which she treats both customers and fellow employees. Tina will receive a gift of her selection valued at $500. She will also have her name listed on the plaque of all employees that have won the award since 1994. I would like to congratulate Tina and thank everyone that participated especially those that took the time to consider and nominate fellow employees.
GLRA GOALS & OBJECTIVE FOR 2021:
The GLRA Goals & Objectives were updated for 2021 and a draft is provided in Attachment 1. These goals will be reviewed by the Personnel Committee and following input from the committee a motion brought in front of the Board for approval. See Personnel Committee Report below.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT:
We received a letter of understanding from Bill Oyster of Smith Elliot Kearns and Company (SEK) regarding the 2020 annual financial audit. This will be the third audit performed under an engagement letter approved by the Board for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 audits. The letter is very similar to the 2019 letter and outlines the various responsibilities of both SEK and GLRA. The letter also reiterates the fees agreed upon in the original engagement letter. A copy of the letter is provided in Attachment 2. The fee for the 2020 audit is not to exceed $17,600. Once this letter of understanding is signed and returned, the 2020 audit can be undertaken.
Executive Director’s Report December 2020
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LOAN RESEARCH:
I continue to communicate with folks at Eckert Seamans to assess options regarding a large borrowing in 2021 or 2022. Eckert Seamans is still researching options and alternatives. GLRA is also in the process of updating our Capital Expenditure Forecast, which will be one tool used in this assessment.
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN:
The 2020 – 2030 Waste Management Plan was submitted to DEP for approval October 16th. PA DEP typically approves these plans within thirty days however, they requested a 30-day extension. We expect approval in mid-January.
EMPLOYEE LONGEVITY RECOGNITION:
This year we had several employees reach employment milestones. Although our annual employee Holiday Luncheon was limited this year due to social distancing requirements each employee was awarded gifts honoring their contributions to the Authority. These included the following:
➢ Tina Long - 5 Years ➢ James M Diorio -5 Years
➢ Kevin S. Yiengst - 20 Years ➢ Steve E. Bashore - 20 years
➢ Amy Mazzella Di Bosco – 25 Years COVID-19 UPDATE:
Precautionary Safety Measures:
GLRA staff continues to practice all the safety precautions previously implemented. To date we have had 2 employees contract the virus. Our mitigation procedures such as social distancing, temperature screening and smart, safe choices by our employees have helped us avoid transmission within the GLRA Team.
II. Budget Performance:
A. Our revenues from waste receipts for 2020 were $9,787,500 which is 2.7% below budget. This shortfall is well below the short fall in tonnage (see paragraph C. below).
Other revenues for the year were $4,091,767. This is well above budgeted forecast. As previously reported, this is due to transfers from our Reserves (Capital Construction Account) to pay for the Partial Final Cap Project. If the transfers from reserves are removed from the calculation our other revenues are about 16% above budget due to excess interest income and other income which includes the return from Benecon for our medical insurance claims performance.
Attachment 1
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Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority
Goals & Objectives 2021
MISSION STATEMENT
To manage and dispose of Lebanon County’s waste in a manner that protects the health and safety of the public, our workers, and the quality of the environment.
Goals
➢ Assure the safe operation of all GLRA Facilities
➢ Continue to operate all GLRA facilities in compliance with permits and regulations
• Complete a thorough compliance audit of Expansion Permit and GLRA practices. This will include review of all monitoring plans and operational practices to be sure we fully comply with the expansion permit
• Begin transitioning ground water sampling and reporting requirements to Engineering from Operations
➢ Continue to oversee the proper management of the GLRA financial assets
• Assure operations of GLRA facilities in accordance with the approved 2021 Budget o Review monthly revenues and expenses by department to assure expenditures are
in line with budget and current revenues.
o Complete building and property assessment to determine long-term plans for utilization or removal of GLRA buildings and minimize ground maintenance costs
• Assist with the annual GLRA Financial Audit
• Monitor 1109 Trust Fund and associated calculations to ensure that reserve account funding is maintained at appropriate levels
• Assess alternatives for addressing capital expenses that will occur during the expansion and associated projects
o Create a long-term capital expense forecast o Assess loan options including:
▪ Bank Loan ▪ Bond Issue
▪ Use of reserve accounts including feasibility of 1109 Trust ▪ Assess benefits of construction loan
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➢ Strategic planning for long term projects and next generations facilities
• Implement projects and waste management systems as outlined in the Lebanon County Municipal Waste Management Plan
• Develop Successional Planning for all key personnel
➢ Maintain positive relationships, with all GLRA Stakeholders
• Employees
o Review wage and benefits offered by the Authority to maintain competitive business posture
o Assess staffing needs and review position descriptions
o Assess and implement where feasible no cost or low-cost items to improve employee benefit packages, team building and/or employee morale
o Expand training and personal development opportunities to employees throughout the Authority
• Board of the Authority
o Continue to effectively communicate with the Board and keep Members updated on GLRA projects and activities
• Local Officials
o Assess options for public awareness and public relations, implement as needed o Assess the benefits of expanded GLRA Enforcement Program and how that would
benefit the communities we represent
• Community
o Expand marketing into "welcome wagon" style marketing providing new county residents with information about GLRA and the HHW program, recycling options, electronic drop-off and waste acceptance policies
o Assess the potential benefit of a Community Day
o Assess options for expanded educational and site improvement projects including, but not limited to: wildlife enhancement programs and community gardening o Assess the feasibility of working municipalities to provide information on proper
disposal to people that obtain building and/or demolition permits
• Haulers
o Meet with Haulers to become aware of their needs and seek areas of mutual assistance
o Assist with recycling and service improvements while seeking to also ensure compliance with GLRA Rules and Regulations
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GLRA Department Goals & Objectives 2021
The Senior Management Team will assist each other in the completion of all projects and plans as outlined below:
Operations:
➢ Continue the efficient operation and maintenance of GLRA's facilities equipment and property in
a manner which emphasizes employee safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance
• No lost time accidents or injuries in 2021
• Operate in accordance with all environmental permits and regulations
o Assist Engineering with an environmental compliance self-audit and update practices and procedures accordingly
o Work with Engineering to assess options to reduce perched water within the landfill and implement any proposed changes or improvements
• Maintain total density of waste placed in landfill at 0.6 + tons per cubic yard based upon the GLRA
• Minimize soil utilization while continuing to meet the requirements for daily and intermediate cover
o Expand the Cedar Run Borrow Area and manage appropriately
o Maximize and monitor tarp utilization – with a goal of utilizing tarps on an average of 5 days per week
o Assist with the implementation of Clean and Regulated fill Policy
• Finalize Management Team transition started in 2020 to replace Operations Manager and Forman who retire in early 2021
o Finalize Acting Forman training
o Assist Lead Operator as needed to manage daily Operations
o Complete the transition of Ground Water Monitoring Reporting from an Operations function to an Engineering function
• Bid and procure equipment and supplies as outlined in the 2021 capital budget
o establish a tree line to minimize visual impact of expansion project
• Create an operator training program and provide training to all equipment operators on a semi-annual basis
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o Safety reminders and training
o Residual Waste identification and approval process o Unacceptable wastes
➢ Manage the Operations in a sound, fiscally responsible manner while improving site aesthetics and neighbor relations
• Monitor and report expenses in accordance with the approved 2021 budget • Assist with planning and preparation of the annual budget
• Assess all GLRA buildings and properties and provide recommendation cost effective management and use
o Reduce mowing costs
o Reduce heat and maintenance costs
o Assess potential and support “Good Neighbor” practices and projects
➢ Enhance support, coordination and planning for completion of special projects
• Assist with Heilmandale Expansion projects
• Assist with production and testing of the exceptional quality of GLRA's compost and assure adequate supplies for distribution and sales in spring
Engineering:
➢ Manage the engineering construction projects in a safe, compliant and financially sound manor
• Obtain a successful permit determination for the Heilmandale Expansion Major Permit Modification from PADEP
• Complete construction activities associated with the Landfill Waste Relocation Project • Oversee design, bidding, and construction activities associated with the Landfill Gas Flare
Relocation Project
• Oversee design, permitting, bidding, and construction activities associated with the construction of the proposed E-Waste Facility
• Coordinate design and bidding activities associated with the construction of Cell 8 for the Heilmandale Expansion
• Complete the transition of Ground Water Monitoring Reporting from an Operations function to an Engineering function
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➢ Oversee all environmental reporting and assist the Operations team with maintaining safe and environmentally sound operations
• Oversee monthly and quarterly landfill monitoring including wellhead readings, HOBO readings, HAP reporting, Vadose well readings, SEM monitoring, piezometer readings, and NALTS Pond testing
• Complete and submit all annual reports including annual emissions statement, mine production report, Title V compliance, Tier II Hazardous Chemical Inventory, greenhouse gas, Act 220, settlement accommodation plan, and the annual operations report
• Renew landfill permits including mine operator license and dead animal license • Design and oversee construction of Operations Storage Facility
• Complete soil usage plan and assess alternative soil sources including but not limited to the Hershey Bare Farm
• Assist with the implementation of the Clean and Regulated fill Policy, including obtaining a minor permit modification to utilize Regulated Fill as alternate daily cover.
• Complete an environmental compliance self-audit and assist Operations with updating practices and procedures accordingly.
• Assist Operations with assessment and implementation of plan to reduce perched water within the Landfill
Information Technology:
• Continue the implementation of long-term electronic file storage program
• Work in unison with outside IT vendors to ensure compliance with end of life software and hardware, and budget accordingly
• Ensure compliance with credit card security software
• Implement new Merchant Services System utilizing FCCB Bank, Ironwood Program per the proposals received in 2020.
Recycling:
➢ Continue to promote Lebanon County’s Recycling Program on a state and regional level,
while keeping up to date on new and unique recycling options
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• Continue to serve in a leadership role in the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania Board of Directors, continue to serve as Chair of the Data Management Committee, and also serve on the PROP Education Grant Committee in 2021
➢ Promote Recycling in Lebanon County through education and public information in an
effort to maintain and grow Lebanon County’s recycling performance— above the State Mandated 35% this level of recycling pushes Lebanon County to the forefront for recycling performance
• Produce and Distribute 2021-2022 Edition of the Recycling Roundup and The Scoop Composting Newsletter
• Continue compost education programs and initiatives with emphasis on education and outreach
• Edit and Distribute GLRA 2021 Annual Refuse Report
• Rebuild and encourage an education venue for integrated solid waste management practices in Lebanon County through tours and presentations post COVID-19
• Promote Lebanon County’s Door-to-Door Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program for the entire County securing DEP Funding for Collection as well as HHW Education
• Conduct annual Christmas tree recycling program for the County • Host a Countywide Paper Shredding Event in 2021
➢ Maintain the high-quality, cost-effective recycling services to citizens of Lebanon County
and assist municipalities with associated reporting and grant applications
• Apply for Act 101 PADEP Grants including (Section 901, 902, 903, 904, DEP Environmental Education, EPA, PA Cleanways, Forest Beautification, Etc.)
• Submit Lebanon County's Annual Recycling Report to DEP for Calendar Year 2020 • Help establish additional and maintain existing curbside recycling programs in the County • Maintain exceptional quality of GLRA's compost and assess marketing and distribution
strategies in 2021
• Examine Lebanon County’s existing recycling programs/performance and look at ways to improve and/or boost program participation
• Assist Lebanon County municipalities, businesses, institutions, industries, and service providers in preserving and improving existing recycling programs, developing new recycling programs, and promoting waste reduction and waste minimization
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• Effectively operate, manage and supervise the collection, processing and servicing of the Electronics Recycling Facility for Lebanon County residents and small businesses and provide guidance and input in the relocation and design process of the new facility in 2021
➢ Continue to provide exceptional recycling advice and services to all stakeholders in
Lebanon County
• Maintain positive working relationships between the recycling coordinator and the GLRA's recycling attendants (recycling/convenience center and electronics recycling facility) as well as open lines of communication with GLRA Staff, Managers, and Supervisors • Maintain strong, positive communication between the haulers, recyclers, municipal
recycling coordinators and the GLRA
• Continue to assist with the development and implementation of programs listed in the Lebanon County Solid Waste Management Plan as well as serve on the Lebanon County Solid Waste Management Plan Act 101 Advisory Committee
• Administer the Recycling Rebate Program utilizing the 904 Performance Grant Funds to compensate Commercial Waste Haulers for their actual Recycling Performance
OPERATIONS MANAGER’S REPORT
December 2020
To: Robert Garner, Executive Director
1. Landfill Operations:
Installed a temporary gas recovery well on the South East side slope of Pad 5 to capture gas migrating through the side slope.
Hauled daily and intermediate cover soil to Pad 2 during the month. We are also utilizing four tarps for daily cover in conjunction with soil.
Yarnell Security Systems repaired the security alarm at the Treatment Building on December 09, 2020. They rewired the phone line from alarm box to D-mark box pin #11. Tested the signal and reset the system. System is back in service.
Envirep Technician Ian Stauffer repaired the Omni Site Alarm Dialer in Pump Station 7 on December 10, 2020.
PA DOT was onsite December 14, 15, 2020 inspecting vehicles.
Facility closed at 2:30 PM on December 16, 2020 due to snow. This allowed our employees an opportunity to make it home safely.
Facility was closed on December 17, 2020 due to snow storm. Our snow removal crew was brought in to clear snow so we are able to open at our regular time on December 18, 2020.
2. Recycling: Continued grinding green waste. Turned compost windrows. Loaded electronic waste onto trailers.
3. Equipment Maintenance & Repair:
Both inbound and outbound scales malfunctioned on December 08, 2020 at 9:30 AM. B&M Scale Services were called in to help trouble shoot the situation. Staff were able to bring the inbound scale back on-line allowing us to weigh customers in and out until B&M Scales arrived. The outbound scale was brought back on-line shortly thereafter.
D&D Equipment Repair, Inc. installed a new fuel pump and injectors on the 2018 Caterpillar 973K Track Loader.
Installed a new engine cooling fan assembly on the Tana Landfill Compactor.
The Cat 826H Compactor was parked at 1:00 PM on a stoned area of the Landfill on 12/28/2020. For unknown reasons, at approximately 9:15 PM that evening, a fire started in the cab of the unit and was reported to the Operations Manager by the local fire department at 9:16 PM. Ebenezer and Rescue, Glenn Lebanon Fire Company, and Neversink Fire Company responded and extinguished the fire. Three GLRA Employees came on site to assist where needed. It appears that the Compactor is a total loss.
Operations Manager Report December 2020
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4. Radiation Alarms: No report.
5. Personnel:
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic the annual Holiday Luncheon on December 18, 2020 was changed from a catered meal to a choice of a sandwich or salad. Social distancing was practiced during the luncheon.
6. Safety:
The Employee Workplace Safety Committee met on December 21, 2020 at the Maintenance Facility Office at 10:00 AM. The Meeting was rescheduled due to the significant weather event on December 17, 2020. One incident was reviewed.
The Department of Labor and Industry has approved our application for Certification Renewal of our Workplace Safety Committee effective December 31, 2020. Along with this certification we will receive a 5% worker’s compensation discount.
The Employee Workplace Safety Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday January 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM in the Maintenance Facility Office.
7. Water/Sweeper Truck Water Usage:
Number of days used: 5 Total Gallons used: 31,000
8. Container Hauls:
Date Origin No. Contents Destination
11/24/2020 GLRA 1 Cardboard Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
11/25/2020 GLRA 1 Clear Glass Cougle’s Recycling, Inc.
11/30/2020 GLRA 1 Scrap Metal Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
11/30/2020 GLRA 1 Cardboard Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
12/04/2020 GLRA 1 Cardboard Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
12/08/2020 GLRA 1 Cardboard Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
12/11/2020 GLRA 1 Cardboard Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
12/14/2020 GLRA 1 Soda Bottles Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
12/14/2020 GLRA 1 Milk Bottles Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
12/16/2020 GLRA 1 Cardboard Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
12/21/2020 GLRA 1 Scrap Metal Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
12/23/2020 GLRA 1 Office Paper Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
12/28/2020 GLRA 1 Cardboard Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
12/29/2020 GLRA 1 Cardboard Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc.
Operations Manager Report December 2020
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9. Meetings Attended:
December 08, 2020 – Operations Meeting.
December 08, 2020 – Capital Equipment Expenditure Forecast Meeting. December 11, 2020 – 2021 Goals and Objectives Meeting.
December 14, 2020 – Managers Meeting
December 21, 2020 – Employee Workplace Safety Committee.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeffrey R. Witmeyer Operations Manager
DECEMBER 2020 RECYCLING COORDINATOR'S REPORT
To: GLRA Executive Director & Authority Members Meeting: January 5, 2021 I. A Focus On…#2 HDPE Plastic
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is the number #2 plastic. It is sturdy and commonly used in jugs for milk, water, laundry detergent and bleach bottles. Its toughness makes it difficult to tear and helps it resist bursting. It can be made translucent or opaque. Colored HDPE containers tend to have greater strength than see-through bottles and jugs made from HDPE. The opaque, colored plastic resists cracking or corrosion, which makes it a good receptacle for detergents and household cleaners. It is a food-grade plastic that is safe for storing perishable goods such as milk, but it is not designed for long-term food storage. It is difficult to remove odors and residues from high-density polyethylene. HDPE is relatively inexpensive to make and can be easily recycled. Recycled HDPE plastic is used to make many products such as toys, more bottles, trash cans, traffic cones and plastic lumber for decks and outdoor furniture.
#2 HDPE Recycling Preparation
Labels do not need to be removed because it will be removed during the recycling process. You should rinse and empty your bottles.
Leave the caps on. The technology for processing recyclables has advanced/improved over the years and caps are no longer an issue.
Current Markets
The price of natural high-density polyethylene sorted at municipal recycling facilities surpassed 61 cents per pound for the first time in October 2020. Natural HDPE (frosted milk/water jugs) from curbside collection programs reached a national average of 61.63 cents per pound in October 2020, compared with 55.13 cents in September and 46.38 cents in October 2019. October’s price represents an all-time high, surpassing the previous average high of 60.28 cents set in January 2020.
The national average price of color HDPE (shampoo and detergent bottles) also increased in October 2020 trading at 14.59 cents per pound, compared with 8.63 cents in September 2020, representing a boost of 69 percent.
II. GLRA Drop-Off Center (as of December 21, 2020)
Material Tons Price/Ton Revenue Corrugated Cardboard 2.94 $0.00 $0.00
Milk/Water Jugs 0.26 $0.00 $0.00
Plastic Soda Bottles 0.50 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL 3.70 $0.00 III. 2021 Annual Refuse Report Newsletter
The 2021 Refuse Report 12-page newsletter is over half complete. GLRA staff members are contributing articles for this newsletter. The low quote for the printing of 29,000 copies of the 12-page newsletter was submitted by Triangle Press Inc. of Harrisburg in the amount of $5,149. The newsletter is tentatively scheduled to go out for distribution as an insert in both Sunday Editions of the Lebanon Daily News and the Patriot News on Sunday, March 14, 2021.
IV. 2020-2030 Lebanon County Solid Waste Management Plan
The 2020-2030 Lebanon County Solid waste Management Plan was submitted to DEP on November 13, 2020. DEP has responded and provided notice requesting an additional 30 days for review due to teleworking. With the Department now having thirty (30) additional days, they anticipate completing the review of the 2020-2030 Lebanon County Solid Waste Management Plan by January 12, 2021.
V. Act 101 Section 902 Municipal Recycling Program Grant Award- Round 59
GLRA was awarded an Act 101 Section 902 Municipal Recycling Program Grant from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The grant awards a total of $148,005 to fund 90% of the cost of a Wheel Loader and Forks for the GLRA’s County Compost Facility. GLRA will be trading in its 2000 John Deere TC62H Loader as part of the purchase. Since there was a 4 month build time, in October we initiated the order for the 2021 John Deere 624L 4WD Loader and Forks with Plasterer Equipment Company, Inc., a Lebanon County business who is an approved vendor on Pennsylvania’s COSTARS/State Piggyback Contract.
VI. 2020-2021 Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program
The Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program is being offered again this year to Lebanon County municipalities, haulers and residents from Thursday, December 26, 2020 through Saturday, February 20, 2021. Radio and newspaper ads will be informing the public throughout December and January. All municipalities and commercial waste haulers have been extended an invitation to participate in the program at no cost if truckloads of decoration free trees are brought in.
VII. Status of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program January 2020 - 22 collections July 2020 - 62 collections February 2020 - 29 collections August 2020 - 19 collections March 2020 - 17 collections September 2020 - 89 collections April 2020 - 19 collections October 2020 - 68 collections May 2020 - 40 collections November 2020 - 50 collections June 2020 - 40 collections December 2020 - 72 collections VIII. Electronics Recycling Facility Collection Totals
January 2020 (estimated) 40,000 Pounds 20.00 Tons February 2020 (estimated) 60,000 Pounds 30.00 Tons March 2020 (estimated) 20,000 Pounds 10.00 Tons April 2020 (estimated) 60,000 Pounds 30.00 Tons May 2020 (estimated) 60,000 Pounds 30.00 Tons June 2020 (estimated) 40,000 Pounds 20.00 Tons July 2020 (estimated) 40,000 Pounds 20.00 Tons August 2020 (estimated) 40,000 Pounds 20.00 Tons September 2020 (estimated) 60,000 Pounds 30.00 Tons October 2020 (estimated) 60,000 Pounds 30.00 Tons November 2020 (estimated) 20,000 Pounds 10.00 Tons December 2020 (estimated) 124,000 Pounds 62.00 Tons Year to Date 2020 (estimated) 624,000 Pounds 312.00 Tons 2019 Grand Total (estimated) 560,000 Pounds 280.00 Tons 2018 Grand Total (estimated) 660,000 Pounds 330.00 Tons 2017 Grand Total (estimated) 622,482 Pounds 311.25 Tons
IX. Relocation and Rebuild of GLRA’s Electronics Recycling Facility
With the landfill expansion and the siting of our next generation landfill not far in the horizon, the electronics recycling facility will need to be relocated to another area onsite. GLRA Staff and Engineers have been decided on a location on the Vic Peter’s Farm across the road from the Maintenance Facility.
X. 2020 Fourth Quarter Hauler/Recycler Recycling Tonnage Reports
The 2020 fourth quarter hauler/recycler recycling tonnage reports were mailed out to all Lebanon County Commercial Haulers and Recyclers and are due by January 31, 2021.
XI. Annual BOAT and Commercial Grocer/Retailer Recycling Tonnage Reports
The Annual BOAT and Commercial Grocer/Retailer recycling tonnage reports for the 2020 calendar year were mailed out to all Lebanon County BOATS (Battery, Motor Oil, Antifreeze and Tire Recyclers) and Commercial Grocers/Retailers and are due by February 1, 2021.
XII. 2020 Annual Recycling Report
Initial correspondence and 2020 Annual Recycling Report Forms have been emailed to all Lebanon County Municipal Recycling Officials. Municipal Recycling Reports for 2020 are due to the County Recycling Coordinator by March 1, 2021.
XIII. Loading Hours for Plant Bedding and Wood Mulch
PLANT BEDDING and WOOD MULCH are both available at this time. GLRA’s Compost Facility charges $12 per cubic yard for either material. Daily Loading Hours are as follows: Mondays 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Tuesdays 8:00 am to 11:00 am Wednesdays 8:00 am to 11:00 am Thursdays 8:00 am to 11:00 am Fridays 8:00 am to 11:00 am Saturdays 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Individuals desiring large quantities (5+ cubic yards) may schedule a special time for loading THERE ARE NO HOME DELIVERIES BEING SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.
XIV. Market Development – PLASTIC – #6PE – Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
In our research of #6 Polystyrene (Styrofoam), the Pennsylvania’s Recycling Market Center connected Skip and I to a company called Foam Cycle. Form Cycle is a patent-pending foam packaging recycling system that offers cities, towns and municipalities an efficient way to immediately begin collecting, densifying and re-purposing foam packaging waste (things like foam coolers, furniture, TV and electronic packaging). Once we are out of the Covid Crisis, we hope to plan a trip to visit Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority in New Jersey who has been successfully operating the system since October 2016.
XV. GLRA Website Activity for December 1-21, 2020
WWW.GOGLRA.ORG – 2020 WEBSITE ACTIVITY FOR DECEMBER 1-21 1,615 visits
4,147 pageviews
2 min 1 sec average visit duration
3.1 actions (page views, downloads and internal site searches) per visit 436 downloads
XVI. Other Meetings and Activities
December 2- Attended GLRA Authority Meeting Via Conference Call
December 4- Attended Prop Executive Committee Meeting via Microsoft Teams
Meeting with Lori Baker to discuss COVID-19 Procedures for Employee Recognition/Longevity Attended PROP/DEP Education Contract Subcommittee Meeting Via Zoom
Meeting with Skip Garner to discuss Electronics Recycling Facility
December 9- Attended Material Matters: You Don't Know Foam (aka Styrofoam) Webinar via Zoom December 11- Attended Prop Executive Committee Meeting via Microsoft Teams
December 14- Attended GLRA Monthly Managers Meeting
December 16- Attended PROP/DEP Education Contract Meeting Via Zoom December 18- Attended Prop Executive Committee Meeting via Microsoft Teams
Employee Recognition/Longevity Awards presented under recommended COVID-19 Guidelines Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Mazzella di Bosco Recycling Coordinator
RECYCLING COORDINATOR'S 2020 CALENDAR YEAR SUMMARY REPORT I. OVERALL PERFORMANCE
The following are some of the responsibilities and duties that the County Recycling Coordinator position has involved: coordinating recycling activities for the GLRA and for Lebanon County; applying for and securing Act 101 Section 901, 902, 903 and 904 grants from the DEP; providing preparing and distributing all GLRA publications, public service announcements and advertisements; administering the website; serving as an aggressive solid waste management and recycling educator for people of all ages; serving as a liaison between the haulers, the material recovery processors and municipal recycling officials in the County; implementing a Recycling Rebate Program to the Commercial Waste Haulers utilizing 904 Grant Funds; providing technical assistance to Lebanon County municipalities; coordinating the countywide Door-to-Door Household Hazardous Waste Program; implementing and managing the GLRA Electronics Recycling Facility; serving as Vice President of Board of Directors and Chair of the Data Management Committee for the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania (PROP); enforcing and upholding all GLRA rules and regulations for solid waste management; and holding a supervisory role over 6 GLRA part-time recycling/convenience center attendants and 1 full-time electronics recycling attendant. I have focused my objectives on obtaining funding for the implementation of the above stated recycling programs and activities that would have a positive and lasting effect on Lebanon County as a whole. It is through the successful utilization of the Act 101 Grant Program that the GLRA is able to assist with and provide various recycling programs and activities vital to Lebanon County's success in recycling.
Lebanon County continues to exceed the Pennsylvania recycling goal of 35% by 2003. Lebanon County's program, administered by GLRA, initially achieved the 35% level in 1998, and has performed above this level for the past twenty-two years. While there have been some difficulties due to markets and other issues, the status of having 18 out of 26 municipalities with a municipal curbside recycling program and an additional 2 municipalities with drop-off programs illustrates a positive outlook that the County’s recycling performance will continue to improve. Listed below are Lebanon County’s recycling rates for the past ten years:
2010 – 44% 2012 – 52% 2014 – 49% 2016 – 47% 2018 – 47%
2011 – 46% 2013 – 50% 2015 – 49% 2017 – 47% 2019 – 48% II. RECYCLING TONNAGES AT GLRA'S SAVINGS & CONVENIENCE CENTER
2010 TOTAL 212.48 tons 2011 TOTAL 192.73 tons 2012 TOTAL 195.51 tons 2013 TOTAL 146.27 tons 2014 TOTAL 184.40 tons 2015 TOTAL 196.18 tons 2016 TOTAL 193.65 tons 2017 TOTAL 225.04 tons 2018 TOTAL 229.11 tons 2019 TOTAL 220.11 tons
2020 TOTAL 248.98 tons (as of Dec. 21, 2020)
All of these figures do not include green waste, leaves, Christmas trees or clean wood
Recycling Trend for GLRA Saving & Convenience Center 2010-2020 (AS OF DECEMBER 21, 2020) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Year Tons
III. PLANT BEDDING AND WOOD MULCH SALES ANNUAL COMPARISONS PLANT BEDDING / WOOD MULCH SALES COMPARISONS
YEAR CUBIC YARDS PRICE PER CY REVENUE
2010 660 $12.00 $7,920.00 2011 450 $12.00 $5,400.00 2012 954 $12.00 $11,448.00 2013 955 $12.00 $11,460.00 2014 617 $12.00 $7,404.00 2015 995 $12.00 $11,940.00
2016 (Only Wood Mulch) 610 $12.00 $7,320.00
2017 (Only Wood Mulch) 835 $12.00 $10,020.00
2018 828 $12.00 $9,936.00
2019 (All Sold Out in Oct) 730 $12.00 $8,760.00
2020 (COVID-19 Closure mid March - mid May) 437 $12.00 $5,244.00 This figure does NOT include December Sales
IV. DOOR-TO-DOOR COLLECTION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW)
Since May 2001, GLRA has sponsored a year-round countywide Door-to-Door Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program. In May 2002, Lebanon County added the collection of electronics to this Door-to-Door Program. The collection of electronics was dropped in August 2012 since GLRA opened its own electronics recycling collection facility earlier that year. In August 2020, GLRA was granted approval by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to extend the program for another four years to August 1, 2024. Through DEP Act 190 Grant Funding, 50% of the cost of this program is reimbursed.
Following are participation and tonnage rates for the County’s HHW collection program for the past 20 years:
SUMMARY OF DOOR-TO-DOOR HHW/ELECTRONICS COLLECTIONS IN LEBANON COUNTY
2001 332 residents participated 35,311 pounds of HHW/E-Waste 17.66 tons of HHW/E-Waste 2002 199 residents participated 25,307 pounds of HHW/E-Waste 12.70 tons of HHW/E-Waste 2003 292 residents participated 35,306 pounds of HHW/E-Waste 17.65 tons of HHW/E-Waste 2004 488 residents participated 63,154 pounds of HHW/E-Waste 31.58 tons of HHW/E-Waste 2005 696 residents participated 75,749 pounds of HHW/E-Waste 37.88 tons of HHW/E-Waste 2006 755 residents participated 63,799 pounds of HHW/E-Waste 31.90 tons of HHW/E-Waste 2007 855 residents participated 65,992 pounds of HHW/E-Waste 33.00 tons of HHW/E-Waste 2008 963 residents participated 72,940 pounds of HHW/E-Waste 36.47 tons of HHW/E-Waste 2009 946 residents participated 81,962 pounds of HHW/E-Waste 40.98 tons of HHW/E-Waste 2010 1042 residents participated 81,711 pounds of HHW/E-Waste 40.86 tons of HHW/E-Waste 2011 639 residents participated 87,784 pounds of HHW/E-Waste 43.90 tons of HHW/E-Waste 2012 390 residents participated 44,978 pounds of HHW/E-Waste 22.49 tons of HHW/E-Waste 2013 353 residents participated 26,290 pounds of HHW 13.15 tons of HHW
2014 384 residents participated 25,814 pounds of HHW 12.91 tons of HHW 2015 536 residents participated 32,959 pounds of HHW 16.48 tons of HHW
2016 352 residents participated 24,037 pounds of HHW 12.02 tons of HHW 2017 369 residents participated 25,003 pounds of HHW 12.50 tons of HHW
2018 471 residents participated 22,454 pounds of HHW 11.23 tons of HHW 2019 410 residents participated 19,478 pounds of HHW 9.74 tons of HHW 2020 527 residents participated 00,000 pounds of HHW 0.00 tons of HHW
Weight totals were NOT available as of December 21, 2020
V. GLRA’S ELECTRONICS RECYCLING FACILITY
The facility has experienced a non-stop flow of electronics ever since opening its doors on January 16, 2012. GLRA sends out a tractor trailer load of electronics (roughly 20,000 pounds) every other week. In 2020, GLRA collected 624,000 pounds which is 312 tons of electronics.
VI. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MUNICIPALITIES
An important part of my position is dedicated to providing technical assistance to the 18 municipalities with curbside recycling programs and the 2 municipalities with recycling drop-off programs. I provide guidance in 902 and 904 grant preparations and disbursements, annual reporting, curbside and drop-off recycling program implementation, ordinance review, enforcements, education and public outreach. I feel that technical assistance is one of the most important duties as County Recycling Coordinator.
VII. RECYCLING GRANTS, EDUCATION, AND AWARDS New Recycling Grant Applications
In 2020, GLRA applied for and was awarded an Act 101 Section 902 Recycling Program Grant from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in the amount of $148,005 to fund 90% of the cost of a Wheel Loader and Forks for the GLRA’s County Compost Facility. GLRA will trade in its 2000 John Deere TC62H Loader as part of the purchase.
Additionally in 2020, GLRA applied for and was awarded an Act 101 Section 901B Household Hazardous Waste Education Grant Application for Calendar Years 2020 and 2021 from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The grant funds all household hazardous waste radio and newspaper advertising. The grant award is in the amount of $46,832 which will fund GLRA 80% of the costs of the HHW education in calendar years 2020 and 2021.
Also in 2020, GLRA applied for and was awarded an Act 101 Section 903 County Recycling Coordinator Grant from the Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $55,121.62. This grant reimburses GLRA for 50% of the salary, benefits and expenses of the County Recycling Coordinator for the 2019 calendar year. Lastly in 2020, GLRA applied for an Act 101 Section 904 Performance Grant Application for Calendar Year 2019 from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This grant is a monetary award based on the number of tons recycled during the 2019 calendar year in the nonmandated municipalities as well as the GLRA’s Recycling Center. The grant is still pending review.
Education
Recycling and composting publications, such as the Recycling Roundup and The Scoop, a combined
informative guide reaching Lebanon County's 36,000 households with important recycling and composting information specific to Lebanon County was distributed in September 2020. The referral and feedback of this newsletter from Lebanon County residents throughout the entire year indicates the popularity and usefulness of this resource.
The GLRA continues to provide an up-to-date website with information on all our services at the touch of a button. The website is a powerful tool we constantly maintain to keep the most current information available to Lebanon County residents and businesses.
GLRA continues to sponsor a Tour Scholarship Program to offer 30 school tour scholarships each year to cover 100% of the cost of bus transportation to and from the landfill. Students in classrooms from grades 1-12 are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must represent a school in Lebanon County and must agree to complete a project in conjunction with participating in the field trip to the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority. The project must promote environmental management of municipal solid waste and must be completed within the same school year as the field trip. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, only two schools submitted for and were awarded a scholarship in 2020. In January 2020, Northern Lebanon High School students toured our facilities as part of the GLRA Tour Scholarship Program. In early March 2020, Northern Lebanon Middle School students toured our facilities as part of the GLRA Tour Scholarship Program.
Awards
Unfortunately, GLRA’s 2019 Municipal Recycling Awards Presentation was another casualty of COVID-19. Awards for 2019 will be presented at a later date once restrictions for group gatherings are lifted. Six municipalities being acknowledged for outstanding achievement in 2019 are: Jonestown Borough; West Lebanon Township; North Lebanon Township; North Londonderry Township; North Cornwall Township; and South Lebanon Township.
VIII. 2020 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
March 2020–Recycling Practice & Theory - Served as a course instructor for the Data Management Session May 2020–Office Open Records Webinar: Right to Know Law & Sunshine Act with the COVID-19 Emergency May 2020–PA Market Center Remade Live Talk on the State of Electronics ZOOM Meeting
May 2020–NRC/PARMC Webinar: Recycled Paper Commodities Markets Update July 2020–PROP Certification Courses: Recycling 200 and Recycling 436 .6 CEUs July 2020–PROP 30th Annual Recycling & Organics Conference – Virtual
September 2020–Attended PMAA Authorities and Covid-19 Session Webinar
September 2020–Official Notification of Re-Election to the PROP Board of Directors for another 2-Year Term September 2020–DEP SWAC/RFAC WebEx Meeting
September 2020–Attended COSTARS-Equipped to Serve Zoom Webinar
October 2020–NRC/PARMC Webinar: Compostable Products and the Circular Economy November 2020–PROP Board of Director Virtual Training/ZOOM
December 2020–Material Matters: You Don’t Know Foam Zoom Webinar
I will be entering a new recertification cycle to maintain my Senior Certified Recycling Professional (SCRP) status that will begin January 1, 2021. I will have until December 31, 2023, to acquire 1.5 CEUs (15 hours) to maintain my Senior Certified Recycling Professional Certification. The certification program has been designed to offer educational training objectives that promote the establishment of high professional standards for recycling and solid waste managers in both the public and private sector in Pennsylvania as well as provide for professional management development training opportunities for Senior Certified Recycling Professionals.
IX. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, even considering the restrictions of quarantine, social distancing, and assembling in groups, GLRA continued to work hard to educate the public on the importance of recycling and sound solid waste management techniques. Although 2020’s onsite tours were impacted by COVID-19, GLRA organized other methods for education and outreach through virtual presentations, webinars, newsletters, advertisements, and public service announcements to reach people of all ages. As we look back upon the recycling programs, the efforts, the technical assistance, and the recycling education in 2020, we see the many accomplishments the GLRA has achieved on behalf of and for the benefit of the people of Lebanon County.
On a more personal note, thank you to the Authority Board of Directors and GLRA Staff for giving me the opportunity and providing the resources to perform this job effectively.
X. DETAILED PROJECT TABLE AND CURRENT PROJECT STATUS
Project Status Project Status
1. 902 Grant Application Submitted March 2018
Final Act 101 Section 902 Grant Disbursement Submitted October 2020: TOTAL $57,096.00
X 12. Watch for new and different recyclable items to incorporate into the GLRA Center as new markets arise and explore the economics of their recyclability
X
2. 903 Grant for 2019
Total $55,121.62 X
13. Publish Advertisements/ PSAs to local Newspapers,
Radio and TV Stations X 3. 904 Grant
Submitted 2019 904 Grant
X
14. Maintain strong positive com- munication with haulers, recyclers, municipal recycling coordinators and GLRA
X
4. Submit 2019 DEP Annual
Report for Lebanon County X 15. Work with GLRA's Develop- ment Relations Committee on Public Relations and Recy- cling Projects as Needs Arise
X
5. 2010-2021 Edition of the
Recycling Roundup/Scoop X 16. Provide tours/presentations to students, groups and organizations – Tour
Scholarship Program
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6. 2020 Edition of the
Refuse Report X 17. Produce brochures/adver- tisements to educate and
inform the public as needed X 7. Promote/Manage Lebanon
County Door to Door House- hold Hazardous Waste Pro- gram and secure DEP Funds for collection and education.
2020 HHW Grants Received: TOTAL $29,842.87 (collections) 2020 HHW Grants Received: TOTAL $24,735.66 (education)
X
18. Conduct annual awards
program for recycling ◆
8. Update GLRA Website as needed and Maintain Existing Contract for Service/License Agreement with Civic Plus in 202019
X 19. Participate in DEP's South-Central Quarterly
Recycling Roundtables X 9. Conduct Annual Christmas
Tree Recycling Program X 20. Maintain exceptional quality, marketability and distribution of GLRA's compost in 2020 X 10. Establish additional and main-
tain existing curbside recycling
programs in Lebanon County X
21. Continue composting education and outreach
programs X 11. Maintain positive working rela-
tionships with recycling atten- dants, GLRA staff, managers, and supervisors
X 22. Update and create literature/brochures on
GLRA X
Project Status Project Status
23. Continue to assist and serve in the development and im- plementation of programs within Lebanon County’s Solid Waste Management Plan
Final Act 101 Section 901A Planning Grants Submitted October 2020:
TOTAL $25,820.53
X 32. Continue to broaden professional development skills when opportunities arise for continuing education in areas of finance and business management
X
24. Assist Lebanon County municipalities, businesses, institutions, industries, and service providers in preser- ving and improving existing recycling programs, deve- loping new recycling programs, and promoting waste reduction and waste minimization
X 33. Examine Lebanon County’s existing recycling programs and look at ways to improve and boost efforts to increase program participation
X
25. Provide an education venue for integrated solid waste management practices in Lebanon County
X 34. Maintaining and Improving Lebanon County’s Recycling Status---Above the State Mandated 35%
X
26. Strive to be an effective supervisor and project manager
X 35 Serve as Vice President for the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania Board of Directors as well as Chair of the Data Management Committee in 2019
X
27. Apply for other applicable grants as opportunities and needs arise---
X 36. Operate an electronics recycling facility for Lebanon County residents and small businesses
X
28. Expand educational opportunities to college students by sponsoring in- ternships which dually bene- fit the students and GLRA
X 37. Effectively supervise, monitor and manage the collection, processing and servicing of the Electronics Recycling Facility in 2020
X
29. Administer the Recycling Rebate Program utilizing 904
Performance Grant Funds ◆
38. Host a Countywide Paper
Shredding Event in 2020 X
30. Continue to effectively manage the fiscal budget of the county's recycling program
X 39. Coordinate Statewide Distribution of 31 Corporate Recycling Repots to PA Counties in 2020
X
31. Maintain Senior Certified Recycling Professional (SCRP) status by completing 1.5 CEU or fifteen hours of Professional Recycler of Pennsylvania (PROP) approved credit courses every three years
X 40. Facilitate/Moderate the relocation and judicious construction of GLRA’s Electronics Recycling Facility
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XI. RECYCLING GOALS FOR 2021***
1. Apply and Submit for an Act 101 Section 902 Education and Equipment Grant if offered by DEP 2. Apply and Submit for an Act 101 Section 903 Coordinators Grant for Calendar Year 2020 3. Apply and Submit for an Act 101 Section 904 Performance Grant for Calendar Year 2020 4. Submit Lebanon County's Annual Recycling Report to DEP for Calendar Year 2020
5. Produce and Distribute 2021-2022 Edition of the Recycling Roundup and The Scoop Composting
Newsletter
6. Edit and Distribute GLRA 2021 Annual Refuse Report
7. Promote Lebanon County’s Door-to-Door Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program for the entire County securing DEP Funding for Collection as well as HHW Education.
8. Update GLRA Website as Needed and Maintain Existing Contract for Service/License Agreement with Civic Plus in 2021
9. Conduct annual Christmas tree recycling program for the County
10. Help establish additional and maintain existing curbside recycling programs in the County
11. Maintain positive working relationships between the recycling coordinator and the GLRA's recycling attendants (recycling/convenience center and electronics recycling facility) as well as open lines of communication with GLRA Staff, Managers, and Supervisors
12. Watch for new and different recyclable items to incorporate into the GLRA Center as new markets arise and explore the economics of their recyclability
13. Publish recycling advertisements and bulletins, as needed, in local newspapers and distribute public service announcements (PSA's) to local radio and television stations
14. Maintain strong positive communication between the haulers, recyclers, municipal recycling coordinators and the GLRA
15. Work with Development Relations Committee on public relations and recycling projects as needs arise 16. Rebuild and encourage an education venue for integrated solid waste management practices in
Lebanon County through tours and presentations post COVID-19, as well as administer GLRA’s Tour Scholarship Program
17. Produce brochures/advertisements to educate and inform the public as needed 18. Conduct an awards program annually
19. Continue to participate in DEP's SouthCentral Quarterly Recycling Roundtables
20. Maintain exceptional quality of GLRA's compost, evaluate the need and use of compost onsite, and then assess marketing and distribution strategies in 2021
22. Update and create, as needed, all brochures and literature on the GLRA, its facilities and programs
23. Continue to assist and serve in the development and implementation of programs listed in the Lebanon County Solid Waste Management Plan as well as serve on the Lebanon County Solid Waste Management Plan Act 101 Advisory Committee and apply for and secure 901A Planning Grant Funding.
24. Assist Lebanon County municipalities, businesses, institutions, industries, and service providers in preserving and improving existing recycling programs, developing new recycling programs, and promoting waste reduction and waste minimization
25. Provide an education venue for integrated solid waste management practices in Lebanon County 26. Strive to be an effective supervisor and project manager
27. Apply for any other applicable grants as the need arises... (901 Planning Grants, DEP Environmental Education, EPA, EPA Education, PA Cleanways, Forest Beautification, Etc.) With direction to watch for educational grant opportunities to support the Renewable Energy Education Facility in GLRA’s Landfill Gas-to-Energy Facility
28. As the need arises, expand educational opportunities to college students by sponsoring internships, which will dually benefit the students and the GLRA
29. Administer the Recycling Rebate Program utilizing the 904 Performance Grant Funds to compensate Commercial Waste Haulers for their actual Recycling Performance
30. Continue to effectively manage the fiscal budget for the County's recycling program
31. Maintain Senior Certified Recycling Professional (SCRP) status by completing 1.5 CEUs or fifteen hours of Professional Recycler of Pennsylvania (PROP) approved credit courses every 3 years
32. Continue to broaden professional development skills when opportunities arise for continuing education training in areas of leadership and supervisory management, as well as finance and business management.
33. Examine Lebanon County’s existing recycling programs/performance and look at ways to improve and/or boost program participation
34. Maintain and attempt to improve Lebanon County’s recycling performance---above the State Mandated 35% which pushes Lebanon County to the forefront for recycling performance
35. Serve as President for the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania Board of Directors as well as serve as Chair of the Data Management Committee in 2021
36. Operate an electronics recycling facility for Lebanon County residents and small businesses
37. Effectively supervise, monitor and manage the collection, processing and servicing of the Electronics Recycling Facility in 2021
38. Host a Countywide Paper Shredding Event in 2021
39. Coordinate the Statewide Distribution of the 31 Corporate Recycling Reports to Pennsylvania Counties 40. Facilitate/Moderate the relocation and judicious construction of GLRA’s Electronics Recycling Facility
January 5, 2021
To: Robert D. Garner, Executive Director
Subject: Engineering Summary Report for December 2020
PROJECTS, CURRENT Heilmandale Expansion
The GLRA submitted official responses to PADEP’s technical review comments for the Heilmandale Expansion Major Permit Modification on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. A permit approval/determination is still expected in early 2021.
Landfill Waste Relocation
James T. O’Hara, Inc. has been notified of the delay in awarding the Contract for this Project and is prepared to begin construction upon receipt of the Major Permit Modification Determination in early January 2021.
A motion is requested to award the contract for the Landfill Waste Relocation Project to the low bidder James T. O’Hara, Inc. following receipt of the PADEP approval for the Expansion Permit.
Landfill Gas Flare Relocation
An Advertisement for Bid for the LFG Flare Relocation Project was posted in the Lebanon Daily Times on Monday, December 21, 2020. The Project will be available on PennBid starting Monday, January 4, 2021. It is anticipated the associated relocation and construction activities will occur in early 2021.
E-Waste Facility Relocation
The GLRA is compiling the necessary plans and specifications to create a bid package for the construction of a new E-Waste Facility. Once complete, it is anticipated this Project will go out for bidding in the Spring of 2021.
Construction of Cell 8
The GLRA is working with SCS Engineers to create a plan to build the first cell (Cell 8) of the proposed Heilmandale Expansion. This Cell will have to be in place and ready to accept Lebanon County’s MSW when the existing Schilling Landfill reaches capacity in a little over three (3) years.
Engineering Report December 2020 Page 2
Operational/Housekeeping
The first set of Hobo dataloggers have been sent to the Onset Computer Corporation for their five (5) year calibration. These dataloggers record the depth of flow passing through the weir at the outfall of Pond 14 which can then be used to calculate the volume of flow leaving the NALTS Pond System. Once returned, the second set of dataloggers will be sent to the Onset Computer Corporation for their five (5) year calibration.
Permits
The GLRA submitted a renewal application for our annual Mine Operator’s License.
Submitted by,
James M. Zendek, P.E. Senior Staff Engineer
Engineering Report December 2020 Page 3
MEETINGS, SEMINARS, EDUCATION:
1. December 15: Bob Harbold from Envirep gave a tutorial of the OmniSite Alarm system at the GLRA Maintenance Facility.
2. December 21: The GLRA had a phone call with Jen Taylor of Waste Management to discuss residual waste concerns about material being brought to the landfill.
3. December 22: The GLRA Operations staff met with the Senior Staff Engineer to discuss density calculation information provided by Geologic.
Engineering Report December 2020 Page 4
Leachate Flows to the City of Lebanon Authority (CoLA) Wastewater Treatment Plant
Monthly Report
Total flow for the month (gal) 1,052,819
Year to date total (gal) 10,981,640
Average daily flow – month (gpd) 33,962
Average daily flow - year (gpd) 30,004
Peak daily flow - month (gpd) 78,692
Rainfall for the month (in) 3.99
Rainfall for the year (in) 42.13
Year-end report (2020)
Total flow for the year (gal) 10,981,640 Peak monthly flow - year (gal/mo) 1,486,829
Peak daily flow - year (gpd) 108,952
Average monthly flow – year
(gal/mo) 915,137
Average daily flow - year (gpd) 30,004
Total Rainfall – year (in) 42.13
Leachate Flows from Pad 1 through 7
Monthly Report for primary pumps
Total flow for the month (gal) 817,727
Year to date total (gal) 8,353,696
Average daily flow – month (gal) 26,378
Peak daily flow - month (gpd) 39,046
Monthly Report for decant pumps
Total flow for the month (gal) 25,801
Year to date total (gal) 99,592
Average Flow per Acre/Day (month) 15.81
Average Flow per Acre/Day (Year) 5.17
Year-end report for primary pump (2020)
Total flow for the year (gal) 8,353,696
Peak monthly flow – year (gal) 1,084,328
Average monthly flow – year (gal/mo) 696,141
Peak daily flow for the year 252,929
Average daily flow for the year 22,810
Year-end report for decant pump (2020)
Total flow for the year (gal) 99,592
Peak monthly flow – year (gal) 26,605
Average monthly flow year (gal/mo) 8,299
Average Flow per Acre/Day (year) 5.17
Manholes 3A and 4 Overflow Status
Date of Change Manhole 3A valve Status Manhole 4 valve status
May 2019 CLOSED
