[FRC] WM Webinar - Calculating the Emissions Impact of Recycling

[Jack Crooks]

Good morning!
After viewing the presentation,  I too was intrigued by the lower GHG emissions in recycling routes. I can only assume that it correlates with the move to CNG fueled vehicles. St. Petersburg has replaced most of its aging diesel fleet with CNG fueled collection vehicles. The primary driver was fuel cost but emissions did play a small role. As Travis mentioned, the subject of additional collection vehicles was brought up many times in the lead-up to the launch of our residential curbside program.
Would it be safe to assume CNG's effect on the overall numbers?

Thank you,
Jack

Jack A. Crooks
Support Services Coordinator
City of St. Petersburg Sanitation Department
(727)893-7772

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Subject: Re: [FRC] WM Webinar - Calculating the Emissions Impact of Recycling

Karen,

I also observed the webinar and thought it provided some quality information.  One of the key takeaways for me was that Waste Management's GHG analysis showed that curbside recycling reduces GHG emissions despite requiring additional collection trucks to service recycling routes.  It was great to see data on this point as I'm sure many fellow recycling coordinators have been asked that question by the public.

Best Regards,

Travis S. Barnes, MPA, LEED AP
Recycling Coordinator
Solid Waste Management Division
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Subject: [FRC] WM Webinar - Calculating the Emissions Impact of Recycling

Good Morning,

Yesterday, there was a very interesting webinar<http://info.greenbiz.com/rs/211-NJY-165/images/WM-Webcast_8-9-16.pdf?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTnpNMFptRTVaRE5qTmpWaiIsInQiOiJcL0VNcmRlUTZWaXJGd2UxODlxRkJ0TnlYNWhCcjBmeGk3TWEyK29ESXFWK2FxSmFHbU5KSGVSUFlzb2p0QkxabHd3TVVQeHdqeFJNWmlibjA3OEttN3BMa3VNbHBPUSswQk51bUlRWFVjRkU9In0%3D> held by Waste Management and EPA concerning the impact of recycling on greenhouse gases.  You can click here<http://info.greenbiz.com/rs/211-NJY-165/images/WM-Webcast_8-9-16.pdf?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTnpNMFptRTVaRE5qTmpWaiIsInQiOiJcL0VNcmRlUTZWaXJGd2UxODlxRkJ0TnlYNWhCcjBmeGk3TWEyK29ESXFWK2FxSmFHbU5KSGVSUFlzb2p0QkxabHd3TVVQeHdqeFJNWmlibjA3OEttN3BMa3VNbHBPUSswQk51bUlRWFVjRkU9In0%3D> to be linked to the presentation.

The slides towards the end of the presentation really make the case for getting back to the basics of recycling in regards to emissions reductions and costs.  Also, interesting to see the greenhouse gas impact from composting organics.

I would be interested to hear your opinion on the subject.  Have emissions been considered when making decisions on what and how to recycle in your area?

Thanks,

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Karen Moore
Environmental Administrator
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Waste Management
Waste Reduction & Recycling Program
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