Alberta Recycling Management Authority
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Transcript of Alberta Recycling Management Authority
Alberta Recycling Alberta Recycling Management AuthorityManagement Authority
NAHMMA Hazardous Materials Management Conference
Christine Della Costa September 22, 2005
OutlineOutline
Framework for Alberta’s regulated stewardship programs
Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA)
Electronics, tiresHHW
What’s the Problem?What’s the Problem?(Or … why are we doing this??)(Or … why are we doing this??)
We need to:Reduce or divert the amount of material
going to landfillPreserve non-renewable resources through
effective recycling programsRemove hazardous materials from Alberta’s
air, land, water
A Viable Recycling Solution …A Viable Recycling Solution …
Needs:– Competitive forces– Adequate capacity and market– Service to all regions of province/state– Value-added products
Solutions can be market-driven, or driven by government regulation. Either way, the consumer pays … the issue is effectiveness.
The Alberta ApproachThe Alberta Approach(For electronics, tires, used oil materials, beverage containers)(For electronics, tires, used oil materials, beverage containers)
Material designated under regulation– Level playing field; reliable funding for program
Dedicated fund – Accountability and transparency– Separate fund for each material type
“Stakeholder” management– Affected parties make decisions; arms length from
Government
Framework for Alberta’s Regulated Framework for Alberta’s Regulated Stewardship ProgramsStewardship Programs
Regulation under the Act– Designates the material: e.g., electronics, tires– Delegates authority to set and collect fees
To a “Delegated Administrative Organization” (DAO)
– Prescribes use of funds Recycling program, R&D, Communications, Marketing
– Defines reporting and accountability requirements
What is a DAO?What is a DAO?
Not-for-profit organization under the Alberta Societies Act
Three DAOs: tires & electronics; used oil materials; beverage containers
Arms length from government, but accountable to the Minister of Environment
Stakeholder governance – Board representation: municipal, environmental, technical,
public, industry, government Full management, financial administration
Electronics Program: A Brief HistoryElectronics Program: A Brief History
2002/03: Electronics industry develops a national program model– Focused on residential TVs and desktop computers– EPSC
Provincial realities:– Jurisdiction/revenue allocation/accountability– Readiness to implement– Enforcement (e.g., who ensures revenue compliance)
Desire to harmonize provincial programs as much as possible
Electronics Program: Brief HistoryElectronics Program: Brief History
2004: Alberta program emerges Input sought on proposed Alberta program
– Ongoing discussions with industry; responded to industry’s priorities
– Public stakeholder consultation: strong support in principle
– Learned from Alberta’s voluntary computer recycling program
Draft Program developed, with core directives from Government
Electronics Program: Brief HistoryElectronics Program: Brief History
Core Directives from Government: CCME principles Level revenue playing field Reasonable access for all Albertans
Build on municipal partnership, infrastructure
Include commercial waste Open program for recyclers
Fair access / Market competition
Accountability
Electronics Program: Brief HistoryElectronics Program: Brief History
Regulation passed in May 2004– Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) the
managing DAO
Phased Program Implementation:– Oct 2004 – Collection and Processing initiated
Services established first, revenue second Processor qualification initiated
– Feb 2005 – Fees initiated on applicable electronics
Allowed industry more start-up time
ARMA StructureARMA Structure
ARMA is run by a multi-stakeholder Board of Directors and is accountable to the Minister of Environment
It has two divisions:1. Tire Recycling Alberta 2. Electronics Recycling Alberta Each material (tires, electronics) has its own separate fund Each has an Industry Council, with each Council’s Chair
being a voting member on the ARMA Board of Directors
Electronics ProgramElectronics ProgramRevenues: Fee structure implemented
– Computer Equipment Laptops/electronic notebooks $ 5 Printers/Printer combos $ 8 Computers (incl. mouse, keyboard, cables, etc.) $10 Computer Monitors (CRT and LCD) $12
– Televisions 18” screen and under $15 19” – 29” screen $25 30” – 45” screen $30 46” and over $45
Electronics ProgramElectronics Program
Fees can only be used for:– Collection, transportation and recycling of end-of-life
electronics material– Public information and awareness– Research into better recycling technologies– Market development – Program administration
Electronics ProgramElectronics Program
Revenues – Supplier registration and compliance
1600 suppliers registered Revenues ahead of projected budget Completeness of revenue is critical
– Comprehensive compliance processes established
Electronics ProgramElectronics Program
Collection network for Albertans– Municipal participation and infrastructure
More than 100 designated collection sites to-date Landfills, transfer stations, eco-stations, recycling
depots, round-ups Communications support – education/awareness Collection requirements and handling payment
Electronics ProgramElectronics Program
Processing Four processors registered and operating
– Are paid a per/tonne rate for processing, and for transportation (three transport “zones”)
– Compete for municipal clients– End-of-life material only – no funding for reuse/resale
of electronics equipment– Extensive environmental audit – first annual processor
audit complete – April: deficiency correction process, downstream verification process
Electronics: Recycling ResultsElectronics: Recycling Results
Approximately 1800 tonnes of e-waste processed as of August 2005, which translates to:– 43,000 monitors – 39,000 computers – 23,000 printers– 18,000 televisions
Tire Program: HistoryTire Program: History
Tire program was created in 1992 No recycling industry at the time Fee: $4/per tire
– Retail sales; no manufacturer involvement
Solutions were investigated inc. tire derived fuel – with public rejection
Early accepted solution was civil engineering applications inc. leachate layer for landfill cells
Tire Program: CurrentTire Program: Current
In Alberta: Three million tires are bought, discarded, and
recycled per year 35 million tires recycled since 1992
– All tire stockpiles have been eliminated
Recycled product in 140 community projects – paving stones, blocks, roofing tiles, crumb
Household Hazardous WasteHousehold Hazardous Waste
ARMA has administered the HHW program (on behalf of AENV) for the last two years
Program is currently a cost share arrangement between municipalities and AENV
More than $1 million per/year to run the program Treats & safely disposes of over one million litres of HHW
materials each year Majority of material collected is paint About 200 communities participated in 2004/05
Questions?Questions? ARMA Website: www.albertarecycling.caARMA Website: www.albertarecycling.ca