Organics Recycling Program

Roseville Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission

Agenda Item

Date: January 23, 2018 Item No: 6

Item Description: Organics Drop Off Location

Background: According to a recent Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Waste Characterization study, over one-third of what is being thrown in the trash is organic material, 17% alone is specifically food waste. It is important to keep organics out of the waste stream because in a landfill, organic materials degrade without oxygen, resulting in methane production. Fortunately, organics can be diverted from a landfill or incinerator through an organics recycling program.

Roseville does not currently have a drop off location within the City, but residents have the option to divert organics from the landfill by going to a Ramsey County Yard Waste Site. The most used location by Roseville residents is the Midway site off Pierce Butler Route.

Other Metro Counties and cities, including Hennepin, Carver, Ramsey, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have one or more organics drop off location. The cities of Maplewood and White Bear Lake are also looking at creating a drop off location in the coming months.

University of Minnesota students from the Environmental Science, Policy, and Management major taking the Problem Solving for Environmental Change (ESPM 4041W) class partnered with the City of Roseville to complete a thorough look at three possible locations for a drop off site. The sites included the Leaf Recycling Center, the Dale Street Soccer Fields, and the Victoria Ballfields.

After interviewing professionals in solid waste & recycling, the group created a set of criteria to determine the feasibility of each site which included accessibility, security, parking/traffic, site characteristics, and walkability. The full report is included for your review and comment.

Recommended Action: Receive information and provide feedback to staff.

Attachments: A. Organics Recycling: A Feasibility Assessment (U of MN Capstone Project). B. Organics drop off site presentation

THE CITY OF

Organics Recycling: A Feasibility Assessment

Source: A. Bone

ESPM 4041W - Problem Solving for Environmental Change

College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences University of Minnesota

Report # 1/9

Prepared by: Krysta Garayt, Group Leader | Amber Mohr, Group Liaison Aimee Bone | Taylor Pitel | Leonardo de Sousa Rosa December 13th, 2017

Table of Contents

Table of Figures ...... ii List of Tables ...... ii Acknowledgements ...... iii Executive Summary ...... iv Introduction ...... 1 Vision Statements ...... 2 Goal and Objectives ...... 2 Methods ...... 3 Site Description ...... 3 Research Techniques ...... 4 Findings ...... 7 Interview Findings ...... 8 Case Studies ...... 8 Drop-off Site Evaluations ...... 9 Drop-off Site Suitability Ranking ...... 12 Recommendations ...... 12 Recommendation 1: Co-sponsor an Organics Recycling Drop-off Site ...... 12 Recommendation 2: Implement a Source Separated Curbside Cart Program ...... 15 Recommendation 3: Utilize Comprehensive Outreach and Education Strategies ...... 17 Conclusion ...... 18 References ...... 19 Appendices ...... 22

Table of Figures

Figure 1. City of Roseville relative to Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota (Source: LCC-GIS Office, 2007; RCGISAdmin, 2017)...... 3 Figure 2. Organics recycling drop-off site evaluation locations within Roseville, Minnesota. (Source: Google Maps, 2017) ...... 6 Figure 3. Average drop-off site evaluation category score by site. Roseville, Minnesota, 2017...... 10 Figure 4. Average of overall aggregate drop-off site evaluation scores, Roseville, Minnesota, 2017...... 11 Figure 5. Chain link fence enclosure design, Ramsey County, Minnesota (Source: Ramsey County, 2017) ...... 13 Figure 6. Wooden fence enclosure design, Ramsey County, Minnesota (Source: Ramsey County, 2017) ...... 13 Figure 7. Victoria Ballfields site, Roseville, Minnesota (Source: A. Mohr, 2017) ...... 14

List of Tables

Table 1. Interviewees and selection rationale for organics waste recycling in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, Minnesota, 2017...... 4 Table 2. Case study metrics and rationale for selection in the organics waste recycling study for Roseville, Minnesota, 2017...... 5 Table 3. List of documents reviewed, and information obtained from comprehensive plans and management plans relevant to Roseville, MN organics waste recycling, 2017. ..7

Acknowledgements

This project would not have been possible without the help and guidance of many managers, public officials, and recycling experts. First, we would like to thank the City of Roseville for this collaboration opportunity. Specifically, Marc Culver, Ryan Johnson, and Lonnie Brokke, all from the City of Roseville, for their expertise and guidance. Beth Harries with the Recycling Association of Minnesota for her expertise and willingness to connect us with organics recycling experts within her professional network. Our sincere gratitude to all the wonderful people that shared their professional experience regarding organics recycling with us through informational interviews. Sue Doll and Jacob Saffert from Anoka County; Mikey Weitekamp from Environmental Initiative; John Springman and Rae Eden Frank from Ramsey County; Aubrey Fonfara from the City of St. Paul; Emily Barker and Kala Fisher from St. Louis Park; Amanda Bednar from Elk River; Greg Kottsick and Rachel Workin from Fridley; Kellie Kish and Laura Horner from the City of Minneapolis; and Christopher Goodwin from Eureka Recycling. We would like to extend our gratitude to the University of Minnesota. We are deeply grateful for the support and instruction of Dr. Kristen C. Nelson, Dr. Gary Johnson, and Daniel Wattenhofer.

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Executive Summary

The City of Roseville, Minnesota, identified the need to incorporate organics recycling into their waste management regime. Options for organics recycling designed to serve municipal residents is important, because they provide a way for communities to reduce their carbon and waste footprints. Not only are there state and county pressures for Roseville to provide organics recycling options, but residents have also expressed interest and a desire to have an organics recycling program in the city.

University of Minnesota students from the Environmental Science, Policy, and Management major taking the Problem Solving for Environmental Change (ESPM 4041W) class partnered with the City of Roseville to complete nine environmental projects. The City of Roseville tasked the report authors with evaluating the feasibility of different organics recycling programs: a source separated curbside cart program, a commingled Blue Bags program, and a drop-off program. Potential organics recycling drop-off locations within the city were also evaluated to identify a suitable site for establishment of a drop-off site within Roseville.

Methods for evaluating organics recycling programs and drop-off locations consisted of informational interviews with county, municipality, and hauler staff experts. Data was also gathered from government reports created by the state, counties, and municipalities. Case studies for five different municipalities from the Twin Cities metropolitan area were conducted to examine different organics recycling programs. Finally, drop-off site locations were assessed by completing in-person location evaluations. Important characteristics for site feasibility included the ability to be easily accessible, well-lit, a feeling of safety & security, and ample space for residents using the space for additional intended uses (e.g. recreational activities, etc.). Two of the three sites were located at community recreational parks, and the third was located at the city’s yard waste compost drop-off site.

While all three programs are relatively affordable to residents, it is recommended that the City of Roseville establish a co-sponsored drop off site with Ramsey County at the Victoria Ballfields as an incremental step towards implementation of a more robust citywide source separated organics recycling curbside program. Source separated curbside collection programs are highly convenient, easy to use, and affordable to residents; all of which increase resident participation rates over drop off-locations. Interviews and case studies suggest that a transition to organized hauling paired with effective education, outreach, and incentives will ease organics recycling implementation and enhance the overall success of the City of Roseville's organics recycling program.

Introduction

In recent years, organics recycling programs gained popularity among municipalities throughout the United States (U.S. EPA, 2016). Organics recycling provides a way for communities to reduce their waste and carbon footprints by composting a variety of household items that typically get sent to landfills. Following this trend, the City of Roseville is evaluating the feasibility of a curbside organics recycling program to improve their community sustainability.

The City of Roseville is a suburb of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, located in Ramsey County (City of Roseville, n.d.). Since its establishment in 1948, Roseville has developed into a vibrant community of 33,660 residents (United States Census Bureau, 2010; City of Roseville, 2009). The City of Roseville values inclusivity, forward thinking, environmental stewardship, and sustainability; all of which make the city a welcoming and desirable place to live, work, and visit (2030 Comprehensive Plan, 2009). Students within the University of Minnesota (UMN) - Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM) program partnered with the City of Roseville to complete a variety of projects to enhance community sustainability and enrichment. Resident interest, city values, and anticipated legislative and regulatory changes have made implementation of an organics recycling program a top priority for the city and a focus area in the UMN-Roseville partnership (Culver, 2017).

Currently, curbside pickup of traditional recyclables (e.g. paper, plastic, glass, etc.) is available to all residents through Eureka Recycling. Residents must select and initiate service with one of nine Roseville approved solid waste haulers as no municipally administered solid waste collection exists in the city (City of Roseville, n.d.). Because Roseville is a city within Ramsey County, residents can take advantage of any of the seven organics recycling drop-off sites located throughout the county at no charge. However, it is worth noting that no drop-off site exists within Roseville city boundaries, which makes it difficult for residents to consistently take advantage of this amenity (Culver, 2017). The goal of the City of Roseville and the ESPM student team is to evaluate the feasibility of implementing an organics recycling program in Roseville. Research focused on relevant legislation and regulations was conducted to clarify what is required of an organics recycling program. Interviews and case studies provided an understanding of the challenges and successes among existing organics recycling programs in other municipalities, which could maximize Roseville’s program success and prevent potential obstacles. Knowledge regarding the logistical aspects of curbside organics collection, transport, and disposal was also needed to identify future partnerships that enable this program to be carried out. The feasibility analysis found herein can serve as a guide for implementing a successful organics recycling program throughout Roseville that not only meets the needs of its residents, but also promotes the sustainability of the community. The implementation of curbside organics recycling in municipalities, such as Roseville, has huge implications for environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Landfills are reaching capacity at alarming rates. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, “In 2015, the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area generated 3.365 million tons of municipal solid waste. Metro municipal solid waste generation is projected to grow to 3.98 million tons by 2035,” (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 2017). Quickly diminishing landfill space can cause

problems that communities and private entities will have to cope with. These problems include, but are not limited to: the burden of transporting solid waste to more distant locations, spending money on locating new sites for landfills, cleanup at disposal facilities, and an increase of greenhouse gas emissions from landfills (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 2017). According to the National Resource Defense Council, the largest portion of municipal solid waste in the United States is food waste (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 2017). The compostable fraction of household waste is anywhere from 30 to 50% (Bartelings & Sterner, 1999). Organics recycling is an effective way to mitigate these problems. Enhancing community sustainability by becoming stewards for the environment is a core value of Roseville residents as is articulated in their 2030 Comprehensive Plan, “We recognize our responsibility to act as environmental stewards and provide a regulatory framework that fosters a sustainable community.” (2030 Comprehensive Plan, 2009). Implementing socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable programs, such as curbside organics recycling, is a way for the City of Roseville to achieve their city vision.

Vision Statements Class To work collaboratively with the City of Roseville to develop responsible management tools and provide program recommendations that align with Roseville’s values and broader vision of enhancing the sustainability of the community. Group To reduce food waste, which contributes to a more sustainable community for the City of Roseville today and into the future.

Goal and Objectives Goal To provide a comprehensive analysis of organics recycling feasibility and a thorough evaluation of potential organics recycling drop-off locations for the City of Roseville. 1. Develop a feasibility study for the implementation of an organics recycling program that can aid developers, planners, and residents in adopting sustainable practices and regulatory framework, 2. Complete case studies of other cities’ organics recycling programs based on key informant interviews, 3. Identify possible partnerships with recycling facilities and future collaborators, 4. Provide an analysis of potential organics recycling drop-off locations in the City of Roseville, and 5. Provide recommendations to support a Roseville organics curbside recycling program into the future.

Methods

Site Description Prior to European settlement in 1843, the land on which the City of Roseville sits today was home to the Dakota and Ojibwa tribal communities. In 1950, Rose township, which includes present day Roseville, Lauderdale, Falcon Heights, and portions of Minneapolis and St. Paul, was established and named after Isaac Rose (one of the first settlers who conducted the area survey). Up to 1930, the area was predominantly farms and nurseries until commercial development emerged due to the strategic location and open land. In 1948, the township form of government could not handle the rapid growth, which resulted in the division of the township into separate villages: Roseville, Falcon Heights, and Lauderdale (City of Roseville, n.d.). Currently, the City of Roseville is a suburban community of 33,660 residents located within Ramsey County in the northern Minneapolis - St. Paul metropolitan area of Minnesota (Figure 1). The city is conveniently located off I-35W and Highway 36 in the north of Twin Cities metropolitan area, and provides easy access to most of the area’s major freeways including I- 35E, I-694, and Highway 280. It is less than a ten-minute commute to either Minneapolis and St. Paul downtown area (City of Roseville, n.d.). The resident demographic of the city is fairly diverse consisting of White (81.3%), Asian (7.3%), African American (6.2%), American Indian (0.5%) and Native Hawaiian and Pacific islanders (<0.1%) (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010). There is a total of 14,623 households in the city with the average of 2.2 people/household (City of Roseville Demographic Information 2010).

Figure 1. City of Roseville relative to Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota (Source: LCC-GIS Office, 2007; RCGISAdmin, 2017).

The size of the City of Roseville is 8,861 acres. The predominant portion of the city is dedicated to low-density residential housing (34.28%), followed by right of way vegetation (19.98%), and other land use categories (2030 Comprehensive Plan, 2010).

Research Techniques To examine the feasibility of organics recycling implementation and provide recommendations for a suitable organics recycling program and organics drop-off site for the City of Roseville, an analysis of both primary and secondary data was performed. Information was collected from other municipalities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area to identify successful programs and potential challenges. The methods used to evaluate these programs included interviews, document review, case studies, and site evaluations.

Primary Data

Interviews Interviews were used to gather qualitative data on organics recycling programs. They were conducted with various county, municipality, and hauler program personnel. These interviews were conducted in-person, by phone, or via email; each sought to understand the successes and challenges experienced during implementation and to identify important partnerships as well as funding sources. Interviews were conducted with Anoka County and Ramsey County to provide a deeper understanding of how counties support organics recycling programs in their municipalities (Table 1). Data was gathered on funding and costs to municipalities as well as supplies available for organics collection and drop-off sites within the counties (Appendix A-B).

Table 1. Interviewees and selection rationale for organics waste recycling in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, Minnesota, 2017.

Municipality and hauler Interviewee Reason for Selection Anoka County Sue Doll A county within the metropolitan area; one Jacob Saffert city interviewed is also within this county Ramsey County John Springman City of Roseville is within this county Rachel Frank Minneapolis Laura Horner Has a well-established curbside organics program Saint Paul Aubrey Fonfara Is located in Ramsey County and has implemented drop-off site Fridley Rachel Workin Similar population size to Roseville and has implemented drop-off site Elk River Amanda Bednar Similar population size to Roseville and has implemented Blue Bag program St. Louis Park Kala Fisher Similar population size to Roseville and has implemented curbside cart pickup for organics recycling program Eureka recycling Christopher Goodwin Organized recycling provider in Roseville and also open to organics recycling hauling

Interviews with recycling experts located in the metropolitan area were conducted to gain an understanding of how different organics recycling programs are implemented (Table 1). Questions regarding overall implementation status of their organics program, funding options, program costs, and citizen participation were asked (Appendix A). Interviews with Fridley, Elk River, St. Louis Park, Minneapolis, and St. Paul staff members contributed information to each case study, while all interviews informed the recommendations in this report.

Eureka Recycling is currently the City of Roseville’s organized recycling hauler. An interview of a staff member from Eureka Recycling was conducted to gain a contextual understanding of organics waste transportation and processing (Appendix C). The primary challenge associated with conducting the interviews was time constraints. The project only spanned three months, therefore limiting the number of interviews conducted and the ability to re-interview staff for more in-depth information.

Case Studies Five case studies were used to evaluate the success and effectiveness of existing organics programs implemented in municipalities that are similar to the City of Roseville. Case study findings informed the organics recycling program recommendations in this report. Three of the municipalities selected for the analysis were from the Minneapolis - St. Paul metropolitan area, similar in population size to Roseville, and had implemented an organics recycling program. The three municipalities with distinct programs were Elk River, St. Louis Park, and Fridley. Although Minneapolis and St. Paul differ from Roseville in geographic and population size, they were incorporated as case studies because both of these cities have well established organics recycling programs. Each type of organics recycling program was represented across these five municipalities. The programs included drop-off sites for organics, commingled Blue Bag collection, and source separated curbside cart collection.

The primary metrics used to assess the municipalities’ organics recycling programs included program costs, outreach methods, and resident participation (Table 2). An interview with a representative from each municipality was conducted to obtain qualitative data for each of the key program aspects in the case study (Appendix A). All representatives were directly involved in the organics recycling program for their respective municipality. Interviews were conducted in person, by phone, or via email correspondence.

Table 2. Case study metrics and rationale for selection in the organics waste recycling study for Roseville, Minnesota, 2017.

Program Costs Outreach Methods Resident Participation Rationale Determine program costs for Determine common Determine level of residents and city outreach methods resident participation in used to increase organics recycling participation programs Examples of Cart or kit costs, service Mailer, signage, Current participation Information initiation fees, hauler service emails, workshops, rates fees, cost of supplies (bags) etc.

Time constraints were the greatest limiting factor associated with this method. Schedule coordination and execution of interviews are both inherently time intensive research techniques. These time constraints restricted the municipal sample size.

Drop-off site Evaluation A site evaluation was conducted at each of three proposed organics drop-off site locations within the City of Roseville. The three drop-off site locations of interest were the Leaf Recycling Center located south of County Road C on the east side of Dale Street, the Central Park – Victoria Ballfields, and the Concordia Park – Dale Street Soccer Fields (Figure 2). These sites were selected for evaluation based on Roseville’s past efforts to identify a suitable location for a source separated organics drop-off site within city boundaries. Site evaluations were pertinent to this study as they allowed for collection of the qualitative data intended to inform the drop-off site location recommendations in this report.

Figure 2. Organics recycling drop-off site evaluation locations within Roseville, Minnesota. (Source: Google Maps, 2017)

County criteria for siting new organics drop-off sites were combined with criteria established by the City of Roseville to develop a uniform set of evaluation criteria that was used to assess each of the proposed sites (Appendix D). The main evaluation categories included accessibility, security, parking/traffic, site characteristics, and walkability. Each of these categories encompassed two specific evaluation criteria (Appendix E).

Each site was visited and evaluated one time by each of the report authors (referred to herein as evaluators). At each site, the evaluators assigned a yes or no to each of the evaluation criterion on the evaluation criteria spreadsheet where yes indicated that the criterion was met and no indicated that the criterion was not met. The evaluation criteria spreadsheet also included a notes section for evaluators to record additional observations for use when articulating findings and recommendations. Following the completion of all drop-off site evaluations, all yes responses were assigned a value of 1 and all no responses were assigned a value of 0. The average scores for each evaluation criterion, each evaluation category, and each park were calculated by summing and averaging the respective values across all evaluations conducted. Higher values indicated that more evaluation criteria were met, which in turn increased the final level of recommendation assigned to the site.

Because observations are shaped and influenced by the worldview and values of the evaluator, a key limitation to site evaluations and observations is evaluator bias. To lessen the impact of this limitation and to capture a variety of perspectives, multiple evaluators were involved in the drop-off site evaluation process. The number of evaluators involved was limited by the time constraints and resource availability of this study.

Secondary Data

Document Review A review of the documents of the state of Minnesota, Ramsey County, and City of Roseville was conducted to develop an understanding of the state and local policy factors that shape, constrain, and enforce the organics recycling landscape (Table 3). The qualitative data gathered during the document review helped generate interview questions and contextualize interview responses (Appendix A-C). Data gathered also supplemented case studies.

Table 3. List of documents reviewed, and information obtained from comprehensive plans and management plans relevant to Roseville, MN organics waste recycling, 2017.

Document Information 2018 Ramsey County Management Plan Organics recycling initiatives

2030 Roseville Comprehensive Plan City’s vision, goals, and objectives. Roseville site description *MPCA Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Law, policy, and statutes Policy Plan *MPCA - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Notable limitations of document review include lack of detail and document irretrievability (Bowen, 2009). Utilizing document review as a supplement to primary data sources helped overcome the minor limitations associated with this technique.

Findings

Organics recycling programs have been implemented in many municipalities within the Twin Cities metropolitan area. These programs differ in type but have many similar components that make them successful. This study looked at three different organics recycling programs and provided recommendations for the City of Roseville based on case studies and informational interviews. The first program evaluated was the drop-off site program which allows for residents to bring their organics recycling to a designated location at no cost, while the city or county maintains the site. The second program assessed was the commingled Blue Bag program, which allows for organics recycling to be co-collected with garbage collection. The resident uses a compostable Blue Bag to collect their organics recycling and places it in their garbage cart on top where it can then be removed by the hauler. The final program evaluated was the source-separated cart program; this program allows for a separate organics waste cart for residents. In addition, three different locations in the City of Roseville were evaluated to determine where the most favorable drop-off site location would be for organics recycling.

Interview Findings Through the interviews conducted with city representatives, the different organics recycling programs implemented throughout the Twin Cities were evaluated. Three of the cities interviewed currently have a curbside organics collection program. The City of Minneapolis collects organics recycling in separate carts and is a unified city in that all the haulers are under a contract that requires them to provide organics recycling collection to its residents. The City of Saint Louis Park has organized collection for trash, recycling, yard waste, and organics recycling. They have two haulers, one that collects the trash and recycling and one that collects the yard waste and organics. Organics recycling is co-mingled with yard waste and collected in a separate cart from trash and recycling. The City of Elk River uses the Blue Bag program to collect their organics recycling. Elk River has two haulers they contract with; both pick up the Blue Bags with the trash collection.

The other two cities, Saint Paul and Fridley, currently have drop-off sites available for residents to bring their organics recycling. The City of Fridley is in the process of developing a curbside program for their residents. Currently, they have drop-off sites located outside of the city that are available for their residents to use. The City of Saint Paul has six drop-off site locations available to their residents.

All city representatives mentioned common attributes that make organics recycling programs more successful. Outreach and education were found to be the most important aspects of any organics recycling program, whether curbside or drop-off. They increase awareness of programs available to residents, which is the first step in improving recycling behaviors. Ongoing education is important to reduce contamination of other materials in carts and at drop- off sites. Overall, outreach increases initial enrollment and participation rates of residents. Saint Louis Park and Minneapolis both reported an increase in signups for their curbside program after sending out direct mailers with return postage (Horner, 2017; Fisher, 2017). To encourage resident participation, incentives are important as well. Many cities and counties provide compostable bags at no cost to residents, and may also provide kitchen pails or carts. Participation depends on the ease of the program, and reducing barriers by increasing convenience for residents encourages the use of programs (Fonfara, 2017; Fisher 2017). Convenience and ease of use are important aspects of any organics recycling program.

Another attribute identified as important for a successful curbside program was organized hauling or a unified contract with all the haulers. Cities that have either organized hauling or a unified contract, in which haulers are required to offer organics recycling pick up to residents, have an easier time implementing a curbside program. If all haulers are required to collect organics recycling this can increase route density which reduces cost of pickup.

Case Studies Interviews with city representatives, data gathered from document review, and evaluations of the three types of organics recycling programs informed the case studies. The drop-off, curbside cart, and curbside Blue Bag program types were compared based on monthly recurring costs, outreach methods, and resident participation as was discussed in the methodologies section of this report.

Blue Bag The Blue Bag program is a type of curbside organics collection in which the resident places their organic recycling in a compostable bag on top of their trash. When cities have this type 8

of program, the trash hauler is the one that collects the organics recycling and brings it to a transfer station, which is a site where the organics is separated out and then brought to a processing facility. This program is very convenient for residents as they can dispose of their organics the same way they would their trash. The Blue Bag program does not require extra trucks for hauling as the organics are picked up with the trash. This can be advantageous as it is less disruptive for residents in densely populated areas and reduces the cost of hauling by using fewer trucks. The cost of this program for residents is relatively inexpensive. In Elk River residents pay a monthly fee of four dollars. This fee includes a year's supply of compostable bags. Although the cost of this program is low in Elk River, the participation rate of residents remains low at 4% of households utilizing this program (Bednar, 2017). The low participation rate may be due to relatively few outreach methods used in the city. Mailers were sent out quarterly but were deemed too expensive. Currently, Elk River uses online communication methods through Facebook and a recycling application (Bednar, 2017). Outreach is shown to be an important aspect for increasing participation. Many cities utilize SCORE funding for this purpose. Elk River is located in Sherburne County where SCORE funding is based on project type not population size.

Curbside Cart The cart program is another type of curbside organics collection in which residents place their organics recycling in a separate cart from trash and recycling. Organic materials are placed in a compostable bag that is provided by the city or can be purchased by the citizen. This program allows cities to contract with either their trash or recycling haulers. It is convenient for residents as they have access to disposal at their homes. Cost to residents for this program is low. In Saint Louis Park there is currently no additional cost to residents. To utilize this program, they just need to request a cart and opt-in to the program. The City of Minneapolis is similar in that residents opt-in for their cart and pay an additional $3 per month for the program. Resident participation is high in both Saint Louis Park and Minneapolis, participation rates are 30% and 43.5% respectively (Fisher, 2017; Horner, 2017). Both of these cities have extensive outreach and education programs established to inform resident about the organics recycling programs available to them. Methods include direct mailers, Facebook and other online resources. The City of Minneapolis utilizes the majority of its SCORE funding for outreach methods (Horner, 2017).

Drop-off Program Drop-off programs are different than curbside collection. Residents bring their organics recycling to a designated location where the city or county then collects it to be brought to a processing site. Drop-off programs are usually free to residents living within the city. One advantage of a drop-off program is that all residents are able to utilize the program. Because multi-unit housing complexes contract for solid waste services independent of residential, these residents are often unable to take advantage of the more convenient curbside programs available to residents occupying single family homes. Drop-off sites require fewer trucks than curbside programs and need less infrastructure to implement (Fonfara, 2017). Data for participation rates are hard to measure as drop-off sites are available to residents within the entire county. The City of Saint Paul offers free compostable bags to encourage use of the drop- off locations.

Drop-off Site Evaluations The City of Roseville selected three locations within its boundaries to be considered as candidates for a future Roseville-Ramsey County co-sponsored organics recycling drop-off site

(Figure 2). The intent of the drop-off site evaluation was to assign a score to each location based on a set of uniform evaluation criteria within five evaluation categories (Appendix E). Assigning scores to the qualitative observations made at each site provided a quantifiable basis of comparison of the evaluation criteria and categories for the potential organics recycling drop-off site locations.

Each site was visited and evaluated by each of the five evaluators. Both criterion within each of the five evaluation categories were assigned a yes or no response based on observations made at the site. In preparation for analysis, the yes/no responses were assigned a binary score of 1 or 0 as was previously described in the methodologies section of this report (Appendix F). A category score of two indicated that the site received the maximum number of points possible and fully met both criterion for the category. On the contrary, a category score of zero indicated that the site received no points and did not meet either of the criterion for the category. A category score of one indicated that one of the two criteria was fully met while the other was not met. Higher category scores increased the suitability of the site, while lower category scores diminished site suitability. No partial points were awarded. All categories were equally weighted.

Dale Street Leaf Recycling Center The first location evaluated was the Dale Street Leaf Recycling Center located on the east side of Dale Street and south of County Road C (Figure 2). The site scored highest in the accessibility category, followed closely by parking/traffic, then walkability, and finally security and site characteristics (Figure 3). An overall score was assigned to the site by aggregating the category scores provided by each evaluator. The site aggregate scores ranged from two to seven and the average of the scores was 4.8 points out of a possible 10 points (Figure 4).

Review of additional observational notes recorded during site evaluations showed that four of the five evaluators noted potential problems associated with muddy conditions at the site (Appendix F)

Figure 3. Average drop-off site evaluation category score by site. Roseville, Minnesota, 2017. 10

Figure 4. Average of overall aggregate drop-off site evaluation scores, Roseville, Minnesota, 2017.

Victoria Ballfields The second site evaluated was the Victoria Ballfields located east of Victoria Street and north of County Road B2 West (Figure 2). Site evaluation data analysis showed that all evaluators awarded the maximum points possible to each of the five evaluation categories making the individual evaluator scores equal to 10 and the overall average site score also equal to 10 (Figure 3-4). This finding suggests that the Victoria Ballfields location is a highly suitable candidate for establishment of an organics recycling drop-off site.

Additional observational notes show that four of the five evaluators commented on the large lot. Three of the five evaluators also noted that the lot was paved and that a municipal solid waste dumpster was already present at the site (Appendix F).

Dale Street Soccer Fields The third site evaluated was the Dale Street Soccer Fields located on the west side of Dale Street and south of County Road C (Figure 2). An analysis of the site evaluation data showed that all evaluators awarded maximum points to both the accessibility and parking/traffic categories for the Dale Street Soccer Fields evaluation (Figure 3). These top scoring categories were followed closely by the security category, the walkability category, and finally by the site characteristics category. There was little variability in the aggregate site scores assigned by the individual evaluators. All site scores ranged from eight to nine total points. The average of the aggregate scores was 8.4 points out of a possible 10 points (Figure 4).

A comparison of additional observations recorded by evaluators during site evaluations showed that four of the five evaluators noted the presence of a municipal solid waste dumpster at the site (Appendix F).

Drop-off Site Suitability Ranking To determine the site suitability ranking, individual evaluator aggregate site scores were summed and then averaged (Figure 4). The average site scores for the Dale Street Leaf Recycling Center, the Victoria Ballfields, and the Dale Street Soccer Fields were 4.8, 10, and 8.4, respectively. These averages suggest that the Victoria Ballfields location is the most suitable candidate for implementation of an organics recycling drop-off site, followed closely by the Dale Street Soccer Fields, and finally by the Dale Street Leaf Recycling Center.

Recommendations

The following are recommendations for a City of Roseville organics recycling program. Recommendations were formed based on information gathered from site evaluations, case studies, informational interviews, and document review. It should be noted that each municipality is unique in regard to waste management and the resources they have available to them, and what works for one municipality might not work for another. These recommendations provide suggestions for a suitable drop-off site location as well as an organics recycling curbside program that would best fit the City of Roseville’s current needs. Education and outreach materials are also recommended to promote the organics recycling programs.

Recommendation 1: Co-sponsor an Organics Recycling Drop-off Site Inefficiencies associated with curbside collection of organics, and the lack of an established Ramsey County organics recycling transfer station are currently the largest barriers to implementation of curbside organics recycling throughout Ramsey County municipalities (Springman, 2017; Goodwin, 2017). Roseville residents are encouraged to take advantage of the seven Ramsey County managed organics collection sites dispersed throughout the county. However, some residents have found this organics recycling option to be inconvenient as none of these sites are located within the boundaries of the city (Culver, 2017). To satisfy resident requests, increase community sustainability, and bridge the gap between limited organics recycling and citywide curbside organics collection, it is recommended that the city consider establishing a Roseville-Ramsey County co-sponsored organics recycling drop-off site within Roseville city boundaries.

Organics Collection Site Co-sponsorship Roseville residents have expressed interest in more convenient organics recycling options, including installation of local drop-off sites and establishment of curbside collection programs (Culver, 2017). Implementation of conveniently located organics recycling drop-off sites has been shown to reduce interest in curbside collection options (Springman, 2017), making it possible for the City of Roseville to meet some of the immediate resident interests while still allowing for progression towards a citywide curbside organics recycling program. By agreeing to co-sponsor an organics recycling drop-off site with Ramsey County, the City of Roseville will secure additional SCORE funds and receive $5,000 dollars from the county to allocate to enclosure materials and construction costs. The two most common enclosure types are the chain link fence enclosure (Figure 5) and the wooden fence enclosure (Figure 6). The costs for the chain link fence enclosure and the wood fence enclosure are approximately $5,000 and $7,500, respectively (Springman, 2017). In addition to funding a significant portion of the drop-

off site startup cost, Ramsey County will also cover hauling fees and provide all necessary signage, ongoing maintenance, and compostable bags for the co-sponsored organics recycling drop-off site in Roseville.

Figure 5. Chain link fence enclosure design, Ramsey County, Minnesota (Source: Ramsey County, 2017)

Figure 6. Wooden fence enclosure design, Ramsey County, Minnesota (Source: Ramsey County, 2017)

Selection of a Drop-off Site Location In early 2017, Roseville entered discussions with Ramsey County regarding implementation of a co-sponsored organics recycling collection site in the city, however, progress towards

actual implementation was stalled due to inability to adequately evaluate and select a suitable drop-off site (Springman, 2017; Johnson, 2017). Conducting a drop-off site evaluation of the three site candidates previously identified by the City of Roseville is an important step in establishing an organics collection site in the city (Figure 2). The data obtained from the evaluation guides the drop-off site recommendations discussed herein.

Of the three sites evaluated, the Victoria Ballfields location received the highest evaluation score and was deemed the most suitable location for future establishment of an organics recycling drop-off site (Figure 4). This site has a large paved lot which provides ample space for resident parking and for maneuverability of organics hauling trucks (Figure 7). Walking and bicycle paths located in close proximity to the site increases walkability for residents in nearby neighborhoods. This location is also highly visible and well lit, which contributes to an increased sense of security in comparison to the other candidate locations evaluated. The parking lot has a corridor like layout that is heavily shaded on its southern side and partially shaded on its northern side during the summer season, making it possible to place the dumpster out of full sunlight during the warmer months of the year. These evaluation findings suggest that the City of Roseville consider implementing an organics recycling collection site at the Victoria Ballfields.

Figure 7. Victoria Ballfields site, Roseville, Minnesota (Source: A. Mohr, 2017)

Overcoming Drop-off Site Concerns Through discussions with City of Roseville personnel, the two primary concerns associated with implementing an organics collection site at the Victoria Ballfields were contamination and nuisance odors (Brokke, 2017). Ramsey County as well as several municipalities stress the importance of public education in overcoming challenges like these (Springman, 2017; Horner, 2017; Fisher, 2017). Understanding what is and is not accepted for organics recycling can seem complex, and ensuring that this information is available and disseminated to all residents is important to reducing contamination. Educational brochures and pamphlets mailed directly to

residents, and material distributed online has contributed to low contamination rates at the existing Ramsey County organics collection sites (Springman, 2017). While highly detailed information is appropriate in some cases, it is generally recommended that mass distributed organics recycling educational materials provide a higher-level overview of foundational organics recycling information (Appendix G-H). This approach enhances clarity and prevents residents from formulating negative perceptions that the organics recycling process is complicated or inconvenient. Educational materials may also help reduce odor nuisance as these materials allow site owners to communicate the ground rules to be followed when using the collection site. Ground rules to reduce odor might include using compostable bags, closing the dumpster lid, and securing the enclosure gate. In addition to education, strategic placement of organics waste collection dumpsters further from the ballfields and in the shade, can limit odors and odor complaints during the warmer months of the year.

Another concern expressed during conversations regarding implementation of an organics collection site at the Victoria Ballfields was lack of parking in the lot during high park use seasons (Brokke, 2017). Current estimates suggest that approximately 30-50 cars frequent each of the existing Ramsey County organics collection sites per day (Springman, 2017). The Victoria Ballfields parking lot has nearly 200 designated parking spaces, which is more than sufficient to accommodate the slight increase in vehicle parking during off seasons, but could prove challenging during peak seasons. This location does possess some valuable characteristics that could help overcome this challenge. The Victoria Ballfields site is located in close proximity to several neighborhoods and is connected to these neighborhoods and other parks by way of walking and bicycle paths. This connectivity increases the walkability and accessibility of the site, which has the potential to increase the number of people dropping organics waste off on foot therefore reducing the number of vehicles frequenting the site for organics recycling purposes.

A Bridge to Curbside Organics Organics collection data from Ramsey County shows that more than 1.18 million pounds of organics were diverted from landfills between 2014 and 2016 (Ramsey County, 2017) (Appendix I). Calculations based on participation data provided by Ramsey County and data from the American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that nearly 59% of households in the county are taking advantage of the organics collection sites (Ramsey County, 2017; U.S. Census Bureau, n.d). Although this participation percent is impressive, and the county has documented steady increases in participation in organics recycling since the inception of the drop-off sites in 2014, forecasts suggest that participation could be leveling off (Springman, 2017) (Appendix J). To overcome this participation plateau and maximize organics recycling in both Roseville and Ramsey County, it is recommended that Roseville pursue a co-sponsored organics drop-off site as an incremental step towards a more convenient citywide curbside collection program.

Recommendation 2: Implement a Source Separated Curbside Cart Program One highly convenient method of organics collection recommended for Roseville is curbside cart service. As previously mentioned, the lack of a transfer station within the city represents a challenge in the short-term prospect of implementing this option for organics recycling. Despite this barrier, at least one Roseville staff member expressed confidence that a stepwise transition to curbside cart collection is a possibility (Brokke, 2017), perhaps once the community has an organics drop-off site available, and a roll out program featuring education and outreach has been established. 15

Within the curbside pickup service possibilities, there are two options: source separated cart service and commingled Blue Bag service. While the two curbside programs have some similarities, there are also noteworthy differences between them. To implement the curbside cart option, the City of Roseville should consider working with a single organized hauler (such as Eureka Recycling) to provide curbside cart organics recycling pickup for its residents. When using the cart, residents must place their organics in a certified compostable bag, which is then deposited into the cart. While some cities allow residents to use brown paper grocery bags, it is our recommendation that Roseville require the use of certified compostable bags to minimize odor issues. Once the materials are collected, the haulers transport the organics recycling to a transfer station where it is loaded onto a larger truck and delivered to an organics processing facility.

Curbside carts must initially be purchased by the city, and compostable bags, which vary in price and size, can either be purchased by residents or provided by the city at no additional cost to residents. Interview responses from numerous city representatives suggest that it is common to roll organics recycling program costs into recurring utility fees or solid waste fees (Bednar, 2017; Fisher, 2017; Horner, 2017). Residents can expect a nominal increase in monthly utility/waste fees, however, actual increases will depend on the specific terms in the city-hauler contract. Because recycled organics are exempt from solid waste management taxes and organics recycling diminishes solid waste volume, residents can expect reductions in their solid waste fees. These reductions will partially offset the slight increase associated with the organics recycling program.

In examining curbside cart program implementation costs for the city, several factors should be considered. One factor is the cost of purchasing the carts themselves, and determining how many to buy. It is recommended that the city offer its residents an “opt-in” program. This way, residents interested in the service can contact the city to enroll. By offering this type of participation, Roseville would also have a clear idea as to how many carts to initially purchase to get the program started. The cost of carts can vary; in our interview with Christopher Goodwin from Eureka Recycling, he estimated the cost per cart to be approximately $25-30 each (Goodwin, 2017). It is possible that the city could use SCORE grant funds to help cover the initial start-up costs incurred with cart purchase. Additionally, as with any other program that it implements, the city would have to pay for community education and outreach.

The curbside cart program has advantages as well as disadvantages that must be considered. Advantages associated with this type of pickup include the convenience of having the organics recyclables picked up right at home and less chance of contamination since only organics recycled materials are placed in the carts. Disadvantages include increased hauler traffic in neighborhoods due to low route density, monetary expenses associated with carts used for the organics recycling materials, and the inability to accommodate multi-family units with this program type.

The second curbside program option for Roseville to consider is the Blue Bag program. Customers simply place their organics recycling material into a Blue Bag plastic bag, tie it shut, and it in their regular trash cart. From there, it is sorted at the transfer station after the hauler picks up the trash (Organix Solutions, 2017).

The Blue Bag program has advantages as well as drawbacks. One advantage is that there is no need for an additional cart dedicated to organics material. Also, since organics recycling with the Blue Bag program is picked up by the trash hauler, it eliminates extra trucks (and ultimately,

extra air pollutants such as carbon dioxide) and traffic on Roseville streets. Representatives from cities using the Blue Bag program state that this approach ensures “the least amount of trucks on the road as possible” (Bednar, 2017). It has also been described as an “easy program” (Bednar, 2017) to incorporate, provided haulers are willing to participate. As is the case with the source separated curbside cart program, convenience is definitely an advantage to this type of program. To be fair, there are drawbacks to the Blue Bag program. The main concern of this program is the increased possibility of contamination in the organics recycling material because the bags are placed in regular trash bins (Goodwin, 2017). Another drawback to consider is that not all haulers are willing to participate in a commingled organics recycling program, so Roseville would have to examine which of its nine (City of Roseville, n.d.) contracted trash haulers would be willing to do the Blue Bag program. Additionally, as was mentioned with the curbside cart type of pickup program, it is likely that only single-family households will be eligible to participate in the Blue Bag program, whereas a drop-off site would be available to all residents of the city who choose to participate.

Cost for the Blue Bag program is minimal for residents as well as for the city; besides investing in education and outreach for the community about the program, the city would only incur expenses if it were to purchase a set number of bags for its residents to use. For example, the City of Elk River offers its residents a year supply of the bags upon their annual renewal date as part of the monthly $4 subscription to the organics recycling program (Bednar, 2017).

Elk River, the city that utilizes the Blue Bag program for its organics recycling, currently has a participation rate of approximately 4% of eligible residents (Bednar, 2017). It was noted during the interview that when the city used to do curbside cart pickup, participation was higher, and dropped from about 500 households to 300 households after implementation of the Blue Bag program (Bednar, 2017). There is speculation as to why this happened, and the suggestion was that perhaps people liked the curbside cart program better than the Blue Bag program (Bednar, 2017) because they started with curbside cart service first and were familiar with it. However, this is just one idea and there is limited research to support this suggestion.

Recommendation 3: Utilize Comprehensive Outreach and Education Strategies The City of Roseville can invest time and money in public outreach and education about organics recycling regardless of which program it chooses. Every city and county representative interviewed emphasized the importance of outreach. One useful outreach method encourages participation by sending out mailers with return paid postage to express interest in enrollment. For example, both Anoka County and the City of St. Louis Park experienced significant enrollment increases after they sent out initial organics recycling informational mailers followed by those featuring enrollment postcards with return postage paid (Saffert, 2017; Fisher, 2017). Other effective outreach methods include presentations and information handed out at community events, as well as social media engagement on sites such as Facebook. Beyond initially educating residents on the positive influence organics recycling can have and how to do it, continuous education is strongly encouraged (Fisher, 2017). SCORE grant funds may be used to assist with costs of public education outreach and incurred costs such as staffing at events, materials and postage for mailers, and offering free start-up supplies such as kitchen pails or free compostable bags for a set or extended amount of time.

Another idea is to start a volunteer program consisting of residents willing to help provide community support for implementation and maintenance of an organics recycling program, specifically at a drop-off site location, but possibly elsewhere (volunteering at community events, etc.). Hennepin County has such a program. It involves a rigorous training program, 17

called the “Master Recycler/Composter” (Brandt, 2017; Hennepin County, n.d.). Upon completion, those who go through the training then fulfill 30 hours of volunteer time and are encouraged to continue their volunteer efforts through community events. These volunteers are very hands-on in helping to enrich and contribute to programs such as a city’s organics recycling efforts (Hennepin County, n.d.).

Despite the current challenges associated with curbside organics recycling implementation, it is a viable option once a transfer station has been established. Several cities’ staff reported successfully implementing curbside pickup for their residents while managing to keep costs at a minimum. An SSO curbside organics recycling program is recommended over a commingled Blue Bag program as SSO curbside cart programs have been shown to have higher resident participations rates (Bednar, 2017) and fewer issues with contamination of other recyclable materials (Goodwin, 2017). The higher start-up costs for implementing a curbside cart program could possibly be reduced by utilizing grants such as the SCORE grant, as well as other available grant funding. As previously mentioned, such funding could also be allocated to help cover initial expenses of an organics recycling drop-off site for the City of Roseville.

Conclusion

To begin an organics recycling program, the City of Roseville can start by developing an organics drop-off site at the Victoria Ballfields, which can be co-sponsored with Ramsey County. Once a transfer station is established in the County and the City of Roseville has an education and rollout program in place, an opt-in curbside cart program can be considered an extremely viable option. Implementation of the drop-off site first can ease the transition to a curbside cart program. Curbside pickup will make organics recycling more convenient for everyone which can lead to increased participation rates. While curbside Blue Bag pickup is also a viable option, there is a greater chance of contamination. For this reason, Eureka Recycling is unlikely to participate in a Blue Bag program (Goodwin, 2017). No matter which program is implemented, across the board it is shown that repeated outreach and education for citizens is vital for the success of any program.

A Roseville organics recycling program is important for enhancing community sustainability now and into the future. Widescale participation in organics recycling can reduce waste going to landfills and greenhouse gas emissions emitted from landfills (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 2017). With these recommendations and the City of Roseville’s progressive attitude, sustainable waste management is an achievable goal.

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Appendices

Appendix A. Municipality/County Interview Questions Appendix B. Ramsey County Grant and Funding Questions Appendix C. Hauler - Organics Recycling Interview Question Guide Appendix D. Ramsey County & City of Roseville Source Separated Organics Collection Site Criteria Appendix E. Drop-Off Site Evaluation Criteria Appendix F. Drop-Off Site Evaluation Responses and Scores Appendix G. Sample of Detailed Educational Material Appendix H. Sample of Simplified Educational Material Appendix I. Ramsey County Organics Collection (9.72 lbs/participants) 2014 – 2016 Appendix J. Total household participation in Ramsey County organics recycling 2014-2016

Appendix A - Municipality/County Interview Questions

Appendix B - Ramsey County Grant and Funding Questions

Appendix C - Hauler - Organics Recycling Interview Question Guide

Appendix D - Ramsey County & City of Roseville Source Separated Organics Collection Site Criteria

Ramsey County New Source Separated City of Roseville Source Separated Organics Collection Site Criteria Organics Collection Site Criteria Easy Access - for residents and haulers Shaded

Security - visible and well lit Accessible by path system

Minimal Traffic Impact and Adequate Convenient to neighborhoods Parking Hard Surface

Appendix E - Drop-Off Site Evaluation Criteria – See Data File

Appendix F - Drop-Off Site Evaluation Responses and Scores – See Data File

Appendix G - Sample of Detailed Educational Material

Appendix G. Sample of highly detailed educational material (Ramsey County, 2016)

Appendix H - Sample of Simplified Educational Material

Appendix H. Sample of simplified educational material (Ramsey County, 2017)

Appendix I - Ramsey County Organics Collection (9.72 lbs/participants) 2014 - 2016

Appendix I. Pounds of organics collected at Ramsey County organics collection sites between 2014-2016 (Ramsey County, 2017)

Appendix J - Total household participation in Ramsey County organics recycling 2014- 2016

Appendix J. Total household participating in Ramsey County organics recycling between 2014-2016 (Ramsey, 2017)

Attachment B

Organics Drop-Off Site Engineering Department Organics Drop-Off Site Overview

• Overview • Current Ramsey County Locations • Proposed Roseville sites • Capstone Recommendation • Questions Organics Drop-Off Site Current Ramsey County Locations • Ramsey County Sites • Red & Green – Organics & Yard Waste • 7 sites • Green – Organics • 1 site • Orange – Medicine Collection • 6 sites • Purple – Household Hazardous Waste (Year-round) • 1 site • Yellow – Proposed Roseville Organics Drop-Off Organics Drop-Off Site Potential Roseville Location

Leaf Recycling Center Dale Street Organics Drop-Off Site Potential Roseville Location

Victoria Ballfields Victoria Street Victoria Organics Drop-Off Site Potential Roseville Location

Dale St Soccer Fields County Road C Dale Street

Scenario 2: 1 acre of Open Space

Scenario 1: 10,000 square feet of StreetscapeDale Street Organics Drop-Off Site Capstone Recommendations

Recommendations: 1.Co-sponsor an Organics Recycling Drop-off Site 2.Implement a Source Separated Curbside Cart Program 3.Utilize Comprehensive Outreach and Education Strategies Organics Drop-Off Site Capstone Recommendations Questions? THANK YOU Engineering Department