Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan...• Waste disposal capacity contracts expire...
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Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan Draft #1 Overview
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan...• Waste disposal capacity contracts expire December 31, 2020 • Four total SWAC meetings anticipated, three completed (as of
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Draft 1 Overview
Purpose
bull Requirement of PADEP to update Plan every 10 yearsbull Assure disposal capacity for Northampton County generated
municipal waste for 10 yearsbull Address the Statersquos recycling goal of 35bull Review current municipal waste and recycling management systemsbull Develop implementable action items for the 10 year planning period
Background
bull Last Plan was completed in 2010bull Waste disposal capacity contracts expire December 31 2020bull Four total SWAC meetings anticipated three completed (as of today)bull Waste disposal facility meeting to discuss publicprivate partnership
conducted June 20 2019
Background
Characteristics of Northampton Countybull City of Easton ndash County seat with 26800 residentsbull City of Bethlehem ndash 74982 people (55639 in Northampton County)bull 2010 Total Population ndash 297735bull Thirty-eight (38) Municipalities
bull 2 Citiesbull 19 Boroughsbull 17 Townships
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
bull Municipal Solid Wastebull Residential Commercial and Institutional
bull Regulated Medical Wastebull Generated by hospitals nursing homes clinics dental and medical officesbull Stericycle most utilized hauler of material based on surveys
bull Pharmaceutical Wastebull Prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs from residential homes that are no
longer needed or expiredbull 23 drug take back drop-off boxes in Northampton County
bull httpsappsddappagovgethelpnowPillDropaspx
bull Home Health Care Wastebull Primarily ldquosharpsrdquo such as needles syringes lancets etc as well as soiled
bandages disposal sheets and glovesbull Dispose of this material in curbside collection following the preparation
instructions of PADEP
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
bull Three (3) waste disposal facilities located in Northampton Countybull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull IESI Bethlehem Landfillbull Waste Management Grand Central Landfill
bull Two (2) permitted transfer stations in Northampton Countybull East Penn Sanitationbull McAuliffe Hauling and Recycling
bull Twenty (20) utilized land application sites for biosolidsbull Fifteen (15) facilities with executed contracts with Northampton
County - currently
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
bull Population Projectionsbull 2010 US Census 297735bull 2015 300466bull 2020 329516bull 2025 347473bull 2030 365766
bull Population projections extracted from the Municipal Population Forecasts for Lehigh and Northampton Counties Report for 2010-2040
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
MSW Tonnage
Recycling Tonnage
CampD TonnageSewage Sludge
Tonnage
RMW Tonnage
Ash TonnageAsbestos Tonnage
2016 263681 124303 41175 14775 4192 0 1163
2017 319687 110544 49027 12892 3971 0 354
2018 281488 131284 41569 9067 5752 0 7763-Year Average
288286 122044 43924 12244 4638 0 765DisposalRecycling Rate in TonsCapitaYear
097 041 015 004 002 000 00026DisposalRecycling Rate in PoundsCapitaDay
531 225 081 023 009 000 001
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Waste and Recycling Projectionsbull Per Capita Generation Rates Northampton County
Total - All Categories of Special Handling Waste 17217 15595 19187 19531 19744 19957 20170 20382 20595 20812 21029 21246 21463 21680
Total - Municipal Waste All Types + RecyclingOrganics 496475 469937 513063 522272 527964 533657 539349 545041 550733 556532 562331 568130 573928 579727
Total - All Categories of Municipal Waste (Net of Recycling) 385931 338652 380374 387201 391421 392341 393261 394181 395102 396101 397100 397799 398798 397797
Waste Disposal Capacity Assurancebull Submission packages were received in August 2018bull A total of fifteen (15) waste disposal facilities and four (4) waste transfer
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
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18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Commercial
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
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546076
2174
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109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
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Residential
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Requirement of PADEP to update Plan every 10 yearsbull Assure disposal capacity for Northampton County generated
municipal waste for 10 yearsbull Address the Statersquos recycling goal of 35bull Review current municipal waste and recycling management systemsbull Develop implementable action items for the 10 year planning period
Background
bull Last Plan was completed in 2010bull Waste disposal capacity contracts expire December 31 2020bull Four total SWAC meetings anticipated three completed (as of today)bull Waste disposal facility meeting to discuss publicprivate partnership
conducted June 20 2019
Background
Characteristics of Northampton Countybull City of Easton ndash County seat with 26800 residentsbull City of Bethlehem ndash 74982 people (55639 in Northampton County)bull 2010 Total Population ndash 297735bull Thirty-eight (38) Municipalities
bull 2 Citiesbull 19 Boroughsbull 17 Townships
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
bull Municipal Solid Wastebull Residential Commercial and Institutional
bull Regulated Medical Wastebull Generated by hospitals nursing homes clinics dental and medical officesbull Stericycle most utilized hauler of material based on surveys
bull Pharmaceutical Wastebull Prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs from residential homes that are no
longer needed or expiredbull 23 drug take back drop-off boxes in Northampton County
bull httpsappsddappagovgethelpnowPillDropaspx
bull Home Health Care Wastebull Primarily ldquosharpsrdquo such as needles syringes lancets etc as well as soiled
bandages disposal sheets and glovesbull Dispose of this material in curbside collection following the preparation
instructions of PADEP
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
bull Three (3) waste disposal facilities located in Northampton Countybull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull IESI Bethlehem Landfillbull Waste Management Grand Central Landfill
bull Two (2) permitted transfer stations in Northampton Countybull East Penn Sanitationbull McAuliffe Hauling and Recycling
bull Twenty (20) utilized land application sites for biosolidsbull Fifteen (15) facilities with executed contracts with Northampton
County - currently
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
bull Population Projectionsbull 2010 US Census 297735bull 2015 300466bull 2020 329516bull 2025 347473bull 2030 365766
bull Population projections extracted from the Municipal Population Forecasts for Lehigh and Northampton Counties Report for 2010-2040
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
MSW Tonnage
Recycling Tonnage
CampD TonnageSewage Sludge
Tonnage
RMW Tonnage
Ash TonnageAsbestos Tonnage
2016 263681 124303 41175 14775 4192 0 1163
2017 319687 110544 49027 12892 3971 0 354
2018 281488 131284 41569 9067 5752 0 7763-Year Average
288286 122044 43924 12244 4638 0 765DisposalRecycling Rate in TonsCapitaYear
097 041 015 004 002 000 00026DisposalRecycling Rate in PoundsCapitaDay
531 225 081 023 009 000 001
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Waste and Recycling Projectionsbull Per Capita Generation Rates Northampton County
Total - All Categories of Special Handling Waste 17217 15595 19187 19531 19744 19957 20170 20382 20595 20812 21029 21246 21463 21680
Total - Municipal Waste All Types + RecyclingOrganics 496475 469937 513063 522272 527964 533657 539349 545041 550733 556532 562331 568130 573928 579727
Total - All Categories of Municipal Waste (Net of Recycling) 385931 338652 380374 387201 391421 392341 393261 394181 395102 396101 397100 397799 398798 397797
Waste Disposal Capacity Assurancebull Submission packages were received in August 2018bull A total of fifteen (15) waste disposal facilities and four (4) waste transfer
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
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Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
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Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
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Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Last Plan was completed in 2010bull Waste disposal capacity contracts expire December 31 2020bull Four total SWAC meetings anticipated three completed (as of today)bull Waste disposal facility meeting to discuss publicprivate partnership
conducted June 20 2019
Background
Characteristics of Northampton Countybull City of Easton ndash County seat with 26800 residentsbull City of Bethlehem ndash 74982 people (55639 in Northampton County)bull 2010 Total Population ndash 297735bull Thirty-eight (38) Municipalities
bull 2 Citiesbull 19 Boroughsbull 17 Townships
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
bull Municipal Solid Wastebull Residential Commercial and Institutional
bull Regulated Medical Wastebull Generated by hospitals nursing homes clinics dental and medical officesbull Stericycle most utilized hauler of material based on surveys
bull Pharmaceutical Wastebull Prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs from residential homes that are no
longer needed or expiredbull 23 drug take back drop-off boxes in Northampton County
bull httpsappsddappagovgethelpnowPillDropaspx
bull Home Health Care Wastebull Primarily ldquosharpsrdquo such as needles syringes lancets etc as well as soiled
bandages disposal sheets and glovesbull Dispose of this material in curbside collection following the preparation
instructions of PADEP
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
bull Three (3) waste disposal facilities located in Northampton Countybull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull IESI Bethlehem Landfillbull Waste Management Grand Central Landfill
bull Two (2) permitted transfer stations in Northampton Countybull East Penn Sanitationbull McAuliffe Hauling and Recycling
bull Twenty (20) utilized land application sites for biosolidsbull Fifteen (15) facilities with executed contracts with Northampton
County - currently
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
bull Population Projectionsbull 2010 US Census 297735bull 2015 300466bull 2020 329516bull 2025 347473bull 2030 365766
bull Population projections extracted from the Municipal Population Forecasts for Lehigh and Northampton Counties Report for 2010-2040
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
MSW Tonnage
Recycling Tonnage
CampD TonnageSewage Sludge
Tonnage
RMW Tonnage
Ash TonnageAsbestos Tonnage
2016 263681 124303 41175 14775 4192 0 1163
2017 319687 110544 49027 12892 3971 0 354
2018 281488 131284 41569 9067 5752 0 7763-Year Average
288286 122044 43924 12244 4638 0 765DisposalRecycling Rate in TonsCapitaYear
097 041 015 004 002 000 00026DisposalRecycling Rate in PoundsCapitaDay
531 225 081 023 009 000 001
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Waste and Recycling Projectionsbull Per Capita Generation Rates Northampton County
Total - All Categories of Special Handling Waste 17217 15595 19187 19531 19744 19957 20170 20382 20595 20812 21029 21246 21463 21680
Total - Municipal Waste All Types + RecyclingOrganics 496475 469937 513063 522272 527964 533657 539349 545041 550733 556532 562331 568130 573928 579727
Total - All Categories of Municipal Waste (Net of Recycling) 385931 338652 380374 387201 391421 392341 393261 394181 395102 396101 397100 397799 398798 397797
Waste Disposal Capacity Assurancebull Submission packages were received in August 2018bull A total of fifteen (15) waste disposal facilities and four (4) waste transfer
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
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3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
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Residential
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
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215521
546076
2174
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109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
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Residential
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Characteristics of Northampton Countybull City of Easton ndash County seat with 26800 residentsbull City of Bethlehem ndash 74982 people (55639 in Northampton County)bull 2010 Total Population ndash 297735bull Thirty-eight (38) Municipalities
bull 2 Citiesbull 19 Boroughsbull 17 Townships
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
bull Municipal Solid Wastebull Residential Commercial and Institutional
bull Regulated Medical Wastebull Generated by hospitals nursing homes clinics dental and medical officesbull Stericycle most utilized hauler of material based on surveys
bull Pharmaceutical Wastebull Prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs from residential homes that are no
longer needed or expiredbull 23 drug take back drop-off boxes in Northampton County
bull httpsappsddappagovgethelpnowPillDropaspx
bull Home Health Care Wastebull Primarily ldquosharpsrdquo such as needles syringes lancets etc as well as soiled
bandages disposal sheets and glovesbull Dispose of this material in curbside collection following the preparation
instructions of PADEP
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
bull Three (3) waste disposal facilities located in Northampton Countybull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull IESI Bethlehem Landfillbull Waste Management Grand Central Landfill
bull Two (2) permitted transfer stations in Northampton Countybull East Penn Sanitationbull McAuliffe Hauling and Recycling
bull Twenty (20) utilized land application sites for biosolidsbull Fifteen (15) facilities with executed contracts with Northampton
County - currently
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
bull Population Projectionsbull 2010 US Census 297735bull 2015 300466bull 2020 329516bull 2025 347473bull 2030 365766
bull Population projections extracted from the Municipal Population Forecasts for Lehigh and Northampton Counties Report for 2010-2040
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
MSW Tonnage
Recycling Tonnage
CampD TonnageSewage Sludge
Tonnage
RMW Tonnage
Ash TonnageAsbestos Tonnage
2016 263681 124303 41175 14775 4192 0 1163
2017 319687 110544 49027 12892 3971 0 354
2018 281488 131284 41569 9067 5752 0 7763-Year Average
288286 122044 43924 12244 4638 0 765DisposalRecycling Rate in TonsCapitaYear
097 041 015 004 002 000 00026DisposalRecycling Rate in PoundsCapitaDay
531 225 081 023 009 000 001
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Waste and Recycling Projectionsbull Per Capita Generation Rates Northampton County
Total - All Categories of Special Handling Waste 17217 15595 19187 19531 19744 19957 20170 20382 20595 20812 21029 21246 21463 21680
Total - Municipal Waste All Types + RecyclingOrganics 496475 469937 513063 522272 527964 533657 539349 545041 550733 556532 562331 568130 573928 579727
Total - All Categories of Municipal Waste (Net of Recycling) 385931 338652 380374 387201 391421 392341 393261 394181 395102 396101 397100 397799 398798 397797
Waste Disposal Capacity Assurancebull Submission packages were received in August 2018bull A total of fifteen (15) waste disposal facilities and four (4) waste transfer
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
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381745
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3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
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Residential
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
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024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Regulated Medical Wastebull Generated by hospitals nursing homes clinics dental and medical officesbull Stericycle most utilized hauler of material based on surveys
bull Pharmaceutical Wastebull Prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs from residential homes that are no
longer needed or expiredbull 23 drug take back drop-off boxes in Northampton County
bull httpsappsddappagovgethelpnowPillDropaspx
bull Home Health Care Wastebull Primarily ldquosharpsrdquo such as needles syringes lancets etc as well as soiled
bandages disposal sheets and glovesbull Dispose of this material in curbside collection following the preparation
instructions of PADEP
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
bull Three (3) waste disposal facilities located in Northampton Countybull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull IESI Bethlehem Landfillbull Waste Management Grand Central Landfill
bull Two (2) permitted transfer stations in Northampton Countybull East Penn Sanitationbull McAuliffe Hauling and Recycling
bull Twenty (20) utilized land application sites for biosolidsbull Fifteen (15) facilities with executed contracts with Northampton
County - currently
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
bull Population Projectionsbull 2010 US Census 297735bull 2015 300466bull 2020 329516bull 2025 347473bull 2030 365766
bull Population projections extracted from the Municipal Population Forecasts for Lehigh and Northampton Counties Report for 2010-2040
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
MSW Tonnage
Recycling Tonnage
CampD TonnageSewage Sludge
Tonnage
RMW Tonnage
Ash TonnageAsbestos Tonnage
2016 263681 124303 41175 14775 4192 0 1163
2017 319687 110544 49027 12892 3971 0 354
2018 281488 131284 41569 9067 5752 0 7763-Year Average
288286 122044 43924 12244 4638 0 765DisposalRecycling Rate in TonsCapitaYear
097 041 015 004 002 000 00026DisposalRecycling Rate in PoundsCapitaDay
531 225 081 023 009 000 001
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Waste and Recycling Projectionsbull Per Capita Generation Rates Northampton County
Total - All Categories of Special Handling Waste 17217 15595 19187 19531 19744 19957 20170 20382 20595 20812 21029 21246 21463 21680
Total - Municipal Waste All Types + RecyclingOrganics 496475 469937 513063 522272 527964 533657 539349 545041 550733 556532 562331 568130 573928 579727
Total - All Categories of Municipal Waste (Net of Recycling) 385931 338652 380374 387201 391421 392341 393261 394181 395102 396101 397100 397799 398798 397797
Waste Disposal Capacity Assurancebull Submission packages were received in August 2018bull A total of fifteen (15) waste disposal facilities and four (4) waste transfer
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
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69
381745
6484381
29262
437
18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Commercial
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
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024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
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Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Regulated Medical Wastebull Generated by hospitals nursing homes clinics dental and medical officesbull Stericycle most utilized hauler of material based on surveys
bull Pharmaceutical Wastebull Prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs from residential homes that are no
longer needed or expiredbull 23 drug take back drop-off boxes in Northampton County
bull httpsappsddappagovgethelpnowPillDropaspx
bull Home Health Care Wastebull Primarily ldquosharpsrdquo such as needles syringes lancets etc as well as soiled
bandages disposal sheets and glovesbull Dispose of this material in curbside collection following the preparation
instructions of PADEP
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
bull Three (3) waste disposal facilities located in Northampton Countybull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull IESI Bethlehem Landfillbull Waste Management Grand Central Landfill
bull Two (2) permitted transfer stations in Northampton Countybull East Penn Sanitationbull McAuliffe Hauling and Recycling
bull Twenty (20) utilized land application sites for biosolidsbull Fifteen (15) facilities with executed contracts with Northampton
County - currently
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
bull Population Projectionsbull 2010 US Census 297735bull 2015 300466bull 2020 329516bull 2025 347473bull 2030 365766
bull Population projections extracted from the Municipal Population Forecasts for Lehigh and Northampton Counties Report for 2010-2040
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
MSW Tonnage
Recycling Tonnage
CampD TonnageSewage Sludge
Tonnage
RMW Tonnage
Ash TonnageAsbestos Tonnage
2016 263681 124303 41175 14775 4192 0 1163
2017 319687 110544 49027 12892 3971 0 354
2018 281488 131284 41569 9067 5752 0 7763-Year Average
288286 122044 43924 12244 4638 0 765DisposalRecycling Rate in TonsCapitaYear
097 041 015 004 002 000 00026DisposalRecycling Rate in PoundsCapitaDay
531 225 081 023 009 000 001
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Waste and Recycling Projectionsbull Per Capita Generation Rates Northampton County
Total - All Categories of Special Handling Waste 17217 15595 19187 19531 19744 19957 20170 20382 20595 20812 21029 21246 21463 21680
Total - Municipal Waste All Types + RecyclingOrganics 496475 469937 513063 522272 527964 533657 539349 545041 550733 556532 562331 568130 573928 579727
Total - All Categories of Municipal Waste (Net of Recycling) 385931 338652 380374 387201 391421 392341 393261 394181 395102 396101 397100 397799 398798 397797
Waste Disposal Capacity Assurancebull Submission packages were received in August 2018bull A total of fifteen (15) waste disposal facilities and four (4) waste transfer
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
Chart1
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69
381745
6484381
29262
437
18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Commercial
Commercial
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
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024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Commercial
Commercial
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Regulated Medical Wastebull Generated by hospitals nursing homes clinics dental and medical officesbull Stericycle most utilized hauler of material based on surveys
bull Pharmaceutical Wastebull Prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs from residential homes that are no
longer needed or expiredbull 23 drug take back drop-off boxes in Northampton County
bull httpsappsddappagovgethelpnowPillDropaspx
bull Home Health Care Wastebull Primarily ldquosharpsrdquo such as needles syringes lancets etc as well as soiled
bandages disposal sheets and glovesbull Dispose of this material in curbside collection following the preparation
instructions of PADEP
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
bull Three (3) waste disposal facilities located in Northampton Countybull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull IESI Bethlehem Landfillbull Waste Management Grand Central Landfill
bull Two (2) permitted transfer stations in Northampton Countybull East Penn Sanitationbull McAuliffe Hauling and Recycling
bull Twenty (20) utilized land application sites for biosolidsbull Fifteen (15) facilities with executed contracts with Northampton
County - currently
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
bull Population Projectionsbull 2010 US Census 297735bull 2015 300466bull 2020 329516bull 2025 347473bull 2030 365766
bull Population projections extracted from the Municipal Population Forecasts for Lehigh and Northampton Counties Report for 2010-2040
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
MSW Tonnage
Recycling Tonnage
CampD TonnageSewage Sludge
Tonnage
RMW Tonnage
Ash TonnageAsbestos Tonnage
2016 263681 124303 41175 14775 4192 0 1163
2017 319687 110544 49027 12892 3971 0 354
2018 281488 131284 41569 9067 5752 0 7763-Year Average
288286 122044 43924 12244 4638 0 765DisposalRecycling Rate in TonsCapitaYear
097 041 015 004 002 000 00026DisposalRecycling Rate in PoundsCapitaDay
531 225 081 023 009 000 001
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Waste and Recycling Projectionsbull Per Capita Generation Rates Northampton County
Total - All Categories of Special Handling Waste 17217 15595 19187 19531 19744 19957 20170 20382 20595 20812 21029 21246 21463 21680
Total - Municipal Waste All Types + RecyclingOrganics 496475 469937 513063 522272 527964 533657 539349 545041 550733 556532 562331 568130 573928 579727
Total - All Categories of Municipal Waste (Net of Recycling) 385931 338652 380374 387201 391421 392341 393261 394181 395102 396101 397100 397799 398798 397797
Waste Disposal Capacity Assurancebull Submission packages were received in August 2018bull A total of fifteen (15) waste disposal facilities and four (4) waste transfer
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
Chart1
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69
381745
6484381
29262
437
18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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[]- [] []
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Commercial
Commercial
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
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024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Commercial
Commercial
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Three (3) waste disposal facilities located in Northampton Countybull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull IESI Bethlehem Landfillbull Waste Management Grand Central Landfill
bull Two (2) permitted transfer stations in Northampton Countybull East Penn Sanitationbull McAuliffe Hauling and Recycling
bull Twenty (20) utilized land application sites for biosolidsbull Fifteen (15) facilities with executed contracts with Northampton
County - currently
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
bull Population Projectionsbull 2010 US Census 297735bull 2015 300466bull 2020 329516bull 2025 347473bull 2030 365766
bull Population projections extracted from the Municipal Population Forecasts for Lehigh and Northampton Counties Report for 2010-2040
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
MSW Tonnage
Recycling Tonnage
CampD TonnageSewage Sludge
Tonnage
RMW Tonnage
Ash TonnageAsbestos Tonnage
2016 263681 124303 41175 14775 4192 0 1163
2017 319687 110544 49027 12892 3971 0 354
2018 281488 131284 41569 9067 5752 0 7763-Year Average
288286 122044 43924 12244 4638 0 765DisposalRecycling Rate in TonsCapitaYear
097 041 015 004 002 000 00026DisposalRecycling Rate in PoundsCapitaDay
531 225 081 023 009 000 001
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Waste and Recycling Projectionsbull Per Capita Generation Rates Northampton County
Total - All Categories of Special Handling Waste 17217 15595 19187 19531 19744 19957 20170 20382 20595 20812 21029 21246 21463 21680
Total - Municipal Waste All Types + RecyclingOrganics 496475 469937 513063 522272 527964 533657 539349 545041 550733 556532 562331 568130 573928 579727
Total - All Categories of Municipal Waste (Net of Recycling) 385931 338652 380374 387201 391421 392341 393261 394181 395102 396101 397100 397799 398798 397797
Waste Disposal Capacity Assurancebull Submission packages were received in August 2018bull A total of fifteen (15) waste disposal facilities and four (4) waste transfer
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
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6484381
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18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
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Residential
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
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024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Total - All Categories of Special Handling Waste 17217 15595 19187 19531 19744 19957 20170 20382 20595 20812 21029 21246 21463 21680
Total - Municipal Waste All Types + RecyclingOrganics 496475 469937 513063 522272 527964 533657 539349 545041 550733 556532 562331 568130 573928 579727
Total - All Categories of Municipal Waste (Net of Recycling) 385931 338652 380374 387201 391421 392341 393261 394181 395102 396101 397100 397799 398798 397797
Waste Disposal Capacity Assurancebull Submission packages were received in August 2018bull A total of fifteen (15) waste disposal facilities and four (4) waste transfer
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
Chart1
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
69
381745
6484381
29262
437
18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Total - All Categories of Special Handling Waste 17217 15595 19187 19531 19744 19957 20170 20382 20595 20812 21029 21246 21463 21680
Total - Municipal Waste All Types + RecyclingOrganics 496475 469937 513063 522272 527964 533657 539349 545041 550733 556532 562331 568130 573928 579727
Total - All Categories of Municipal Waste (Net of Recycling) 385931 338652 380374 387201 391421 392341 393261 394181 395102 396101 397100 397799 398798 397797
Waste Disposal Capacity Assurancebull Submission packages were received in August 2018bull A total of fifteen (15) waste disposal facilities and four (4) waste transfer
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
Chart1
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
69
381745
6484381
29262
437
18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Total - All Categories of Special Handling Waste 17217 15595 19187 19531 19744 19957 20170 20382 20595 20812 21029 21246 21463 21680
Total - Municipal Waste All Types + RecyclingOrganics 496475 469937 513063 522272 527964 533657 539349 545041 550733 556532 562331 568130 573928 579727
Total - All Categories of Municipal Waste (Net of Recycling) 385931 338652 380374 387201 391421 392341 393261 394181 395102 396101 397100 397799 398798 397797
Waste Disposal Capacity Assurancebull Submission packages were received in August 2018bull A total of fifteen (15) waste disposal facilities and four (4) waste transfer
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
Chart1
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[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
69
381745
6484381
29262
437
18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Total - All Categories of Special Handling Waste 17217 15595 19187 19531 19744 19957 20170 20382 20595 20812 21029 21246 21463 21680
Total - Municipal Waste All Types + RecyclingOrganics 496475 469937 513063 522272 527964 533657 539349 545041 550733 556532 562331 568130 573928 579727
Total - All Categories of Municipal Waste (Net of Recycling) 385931 338652 380374 387201 391421 392341 393261 394181 395102 396101 397100 397799 398798 397797
Waste Disposal Capacity Assurancebull Submission packages were received in August 2018bull A total of fifteen (15) waste disposal facilities and four (4) waste transfer
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
Chart1
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
69
381745
6484381
29262
437
18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Waste Disposal Capacity Assurancebull Submission packages were received in August 2018bull A total of fifteen (15) waste disposal facilities and four (4) waste transfer
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
Chart1
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
69
381745
6484381
29262
437
18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
Chart1
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
69
381745
6484381
29262
437
18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Yard Waste Composting Sitesbull Nineteen (19) municipalities that
have residential public or private drop-off locations for leaf and yard waste processing and composting
Facility
Open to the
General Public
What Forms of Materials are Accepted
Materials Accepted
WM Greenstar799 Smith StreetNorthampton PA 15067
YesSingle Stream
and Dual Stream
Plastics 1 through 7 3 colors of glass newspaper office paper ferrous and nonferrous metal tin and aluminum cans cardboard and asepticgable top cartons
ID Facility ID Facility ID Facility
1
First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA)
6701 Weaversville Road Northampton PA 18067
8Bethlehem Township
4450 Falmer DriveBethlehem PA 18020
15Northampton Borough
199 King StreetNorthampton PA 18067
2Vollers
720 Sheridan DriveEaston PA 18045
9Bushkill Township897 Clearfield Rd
Nazareth PA 1806416
Palmer Township3600 Hartley AvePalmer PA 18045
3Scott Farms
238 R33 amp R115Wind Gap PA 18091
10City of Easton
500 Bushkill DrEaston PA 18040
17
Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown RoadHellertown PA 18055
4
DelGuericorsquos Wrecking amp Salvage Inc
2895 Grouse LaneRiegelsville PA 18077
11Forks Township
1051 Frost Hollow RoadEaston PA 18040
18
Upper Nazareth Township
155 Friedenstahl AveNazareth PA 18064
5Allen Township
4714 Indian Trail RoadNorthampton PA 18067
12Lehigh Township
1069 Municipal RoadWalnutport PA 18088
19Williams Township
2300 Morgan Hill Rd Easton PA 18042
6Bangor Borough
Broadway at S 10th StreetBangor PA 18013
13Lower Nazareth Township
4600 Newburg RdNazareth PA 18064
7City of Bethlehem Compost CenterSchoenersville Road amp Eaton Ave
Bethlehem PA 1801714
Nazareth Borough705 GW Stoudt BlvdNazareth PA 18064
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
Chart1
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[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
69
381745
6484381
29262
437
18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
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[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Recycling Drop-Off locationsbull 20 public and private drop-off sites
FACILITY LOCATION MATERIALS ACCEPTEDWM Greenstar Recycling Facility 799 Smith Lane Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed
paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books shredded paper and plastics 1-7
East Penn Sanitation 4687 Hanoverville Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and scrap metal plastics 1-7
IESI Bethlehem Landfill 2335 Applebutter Rd
Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books scrap metal and plastics 1-7
WM Grand Central Landfill 1962 Pen Argyl Rd Aerosol cans aluminum and steel cans glass bottles mixed paper corrugated cardboard cartons office paper books and plastics 1-7
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
Chart1
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
69
381745
6484381
29262
437
18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Sixteen (16) municipalities within the County are mandated to recyclebull Greater than 10000 people or bull Greater than 5000 people with a population density greater than 300bull Four (4) municipalities may trigger this threshold over the 10 year planning
periodbull Allen Townshipbull East Allen Townshipbull Moore Townshipbull Washington Township
bull All 38 municipalities currently have access (both public and private) to recyclables collection
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
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69
381745
6484381
29262
437
18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Commercial
Commercial
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
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024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Commercial
Commercial
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Residential
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69
381745
6484381
29262
437
18372
3673
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Commercial
Commercial
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
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024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Commercial
Commercial
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
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[]- [] []
[]- [] []
024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
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024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
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Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
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[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
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546076
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109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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Commercial
Commercial
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
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024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
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[]- [] []
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Commercial
Commercial
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
Chart1
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[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
024
215521
546076
2174
119002
109645
18216
Recycled Materials Grouped
Residential
Residential
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Commercial
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
2018 Northampton County Recycling Data - Commercial
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Recycled Materials Grouped
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
2018
Commercial
Glass
024
Paper
215521
Organics
546076
Metal
2174
Plastic
119002
HHW
109645
Other
18216
Commercial
Commercial
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Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
2018
Commercial
Glass
024
Paper
215521
Organics
546076
Metal
2174
Plastic
119002
HHW
109645
Other
18216
Commercial
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
[]- [] []
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
The Countyrsquos 2018 total recycling efforts provided environmental benefits that were the equivalent of the following estimated resource consumption savings and pollution reductions according to the EPA WARM model
bull A net reduction in GHG emissions by 158430 MTCO2E or 43208 MTCE bull A reduction in the net energy consumption by 846620 million BTUsbull Conserving 145546 barrels of oilbull Conserving 6806448 gallons of gasolinebull Reducing the annual emissions from 33354 average passenger cars on the
road (based on the equivalent amount of energy and fuel used by a passenger car each year and the average GHG emissions released by a passenger car per year)
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
bull Reaching Pennsylvaniarsquos 35 recycling goalbull Current recycling percentage is 29bull Removal of approximately 32000 tons of material from waste stream to
recyclingsource reductionbull Results in 33 recycling rate by 2030bull Materials to targetbull Changing the mindset from ldquofreerdquo service
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Collection
bull Municipal Collectionbull Contracted Collectionbull Subscription Collectionbull Self Haul
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Hauler Licensing or Oversightbull Licensing through PADEP for GVW over 17000 pounds and trailers with a registered GVW
over 10000 pounds ndash Act 90 licensebull Municipal registration programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Waste and Recyclables Management Alternativesbull MSW and Recyclables Transportation
bull Private collection companiesbull Municipal collection crews ndash where currently in place
bull MSW and Recyclables Processingbull Private processing facilitiesbull No recommendation for a County owned processing or waste disposal facility in the ten-year
planning periodbull Alternative Disposal Technologies
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Waste Disposal Initiatives
bull Develop waste and recycling initiatives for local fairs and festivalsbull Recycling Initiatives
bull Develop new permanent recyclables drop-off facilities with convenience in mindbull Develop a permanent HHW collection facilitybull Streamline the recyclables collected curbside andor at drop-offs with all local haulers in the
Countybull Develop semi-annual Countywide e-waste collection eventsbull Develop a method for more comprehensive reporting of recyclables collection to the Countybull Develop more permanent yard waste drop-off locations (municipal or Countywide)bull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate residential recyclingbull Develop county ordinances that mandate commercial recycling andbull Develop municipal ordinances that mandate commercial recyclingbull Increase recycling activities at University eventsbull Investigate volunteer opportunities to assist the Recycling Coordinator with recycling education
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Encourage the development of municipal newsletters that include waste and recycling information Violators of the curbside waste and recycling regulations may receive physical distribution of this newsletter
bull Develop a plan to target each sector present in the county (ie colleges elementary schools restaurants bars etc) to encouragesupport recycling and discuss waste collectionreduction methods
bull Expand current education through the use of social media ie twitter Facebook etc to educate residentsbusinesses
bull Develop a county newsletter that includes waste and recycling information This program can utilize existing local community papers or other existing countymunicipal information distributions such as public notices tax information etc
bull Encourage schools to develop recycling programs
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Results of Initiatives Exercisebull Educational Initiatives
bull Educate members of the County staff County Council etc so that all core local members understand the countys waste and recycling initiatives goals options etc
bull Develop a community calendar that includes waste and recycling informationbull Require andor encourage haulers to provide education andor helpful hints to
residents and the County semi-annually informing them on how to and what to recycle
bull Develop a method to reach out to the commercial businesses in the county to discuss recycling obtain recycling tonnages etc
bull Develop recycling education in multiple languages in particular Spanishbull Develop literature for apartment complexmulti-family units in multiple
languages in particular Spanish
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacity
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation C1 ndash Contracted WasteRecycling Collectionbull Recommendation C3 ndash Standardization of Recyclable Materialsbull Recommendation T1 ndash Transfer of Wastebull Recommendation T2 ndash Transfer of Recyclablesbull Recommendation D1 ndash Waste Disposal Capacitybull Recommendation MS1 ndash Responsibilities of Northampton Countybull Recommendation MS2 ndash Support of PublicPrivate Partnershipsbull Recommendation MS3 ndash Program Support and Funding Optionsbull Recommendation MS4 ndash Municipal Ordinancesbull Recommendation MS5 ndash County Ordinancesbull Recommendation DO1 ndash Drop-Off Recycling
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
bull Ten-Year Planning Period Recommendationsbull Recommendation BampS2 ndash Septage Managementbull Recommendation MW1 ndash Regulated Medical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW2 ndash Pharmaceutical Waste Managementbull Recommendation MW3 ndash Home Health Care Waste Managementbull Recommendation AA1 ndash Ash and Asbestos Management
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Anticipated Designated Disposal Facilities
bull Pioneer Crossing Landfillbull Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfillbull Alliance Landfillbull Grand Central Sanitary Landfillbull Conestoga Landfillbull Modern Landfillbull Cumberland County Landfillbull Greentree Landfillbull Western Berks Landfillbull Sandy Run Landfill
Systems (CES)bull Keystone Sanitary Landfillbull Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energybull Covanta Delaware Valleybull East Penn Sanitationbull Lehigh Valley Recycling Transfer
Stationbull Hinkle Transfer Stationbull McAuliffe Transfer Station
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Ability to Add Additional Disposal Facilities to the Planbull First an entity must petition the County using the Petition Form to use a
Non-Designated Facility shown in Appendix Abull After receiving the Petition Form the County will forward a Packet for
Petitioning including Submittal Forms to the facility requesting addition to the Plan (See Appendix A)
bull Upon receipt of the completed Packet for Petitioning from the facility in question the County will review and respond to the information in the Form within thirty (30) days
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The Department of Public Works via the RecyclingSolid Waste Coordinator Their duties specifically include the power to
bull Develop adopt revise and implement a SWMP for the Countybull To maintain disposal contracts over the 10-year planning periodbull To approve or deny petitions to be added to the SWMP from disposal facilitiesbull To approve or deny requests to use back-up facilitiesbull To develop and implement an integrated municipal waste management system for the County to
insure the proper collection transportation processing and disposal of all municipal waste generated within the County
bull Adopt ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Require that all MSW generated within its boundaries shall be properly collected so as to insure it is processed and disposed at designated facilities contained in the County Plan
bull To administer and enforce a registration program for haulers and vehicles transporting waste collected within the County
bull To promulgate rules regulations fees and penalties applicable to the collection storage transportation processing recycling and disposal of municipal waste generated collected stored transported recycled processed or disposed within the County
bull To prepare reports to the PADEP as required by Act 101bull To apply for and receive grants under Chapter 9 of Act 101 to develop and implement the Plan
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Local governments also have implementing responsibilities these include but are not limited to
bull Implementation of mandates specified in Act 101 and the Planbull Inclusion in their bid specifications for collection services that stipulate materials
designated by the municipality for inclusion in the municipal recycling program not be collected and disposed of with the municipal waste
bull Preparation of reports to the County as required by Act 101 and DPWbull Adoption of ordinances resolutions regulations and standards for the processing
and disposal of MSW as long as it is not less stringent or in violation or inconsistent with Act 97 or Act 101
bull Development and implementation of an integrated municipal waste management system for the municipality that conforms to the recommendations of the most recent County SWMP
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
It is the position of the DPW that the most suitable and cost-effective method of disposal of the municipal waste generated throughout
Northampton County is at multiple disposal facilities In addition it is the Countys position at this time that the waste transfer facilities serving
Northampton County meet the current waste transfer needs of the County
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
The County shall prepare and file revisions to this Plan as deemed necessary by the County and in the manner provided for by Section
501(c) of Act 101 The County shall continue to implement the SWMP for the remaining years following adoption of this Plan The County will
monitor its capacity assurance if necessary and as required under Act 101 The Countyrsquos implementing documents are distinct from the Plan
and may remain in effect beyond the 10-year planning period
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Chapter 11 ndash Other Information
Marcellus Shale Drilling Wellsbull No active gas wells in Northampton County currently
Illegal Dumpingbull Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful conducted an illegal dump survey for
Northampton County in 2013bull Identified 51 dumpsitesbull Contained approximately 635 tons of wastebull Located in 20 municipalitiesbull Most common materials included CampD tires household waste and recyclables
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
bull The Municipal Waste Planning Recycling amp Waste Reduction Act of 1988 Act 101 instructs that the County Plan must insure that it will not affect the design construction operation financing or contractual obligations of any municipal waste landfill or resource recovery facility located in the County that meets certain criteria This Plan will not affect any facility design construction operation financing or any contractual obligations that may exist for any such facility
bull This Plan does not substantially impair the use of the remaining permitted capacity or the capacity that could be made available through reasonable expansion of existing facilities The County will not interfere with or attempt to interfere with the efforts of existing facilities to find customers whose Municipal Waste does not comprise part of the Northampton County tonnage
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management PlanNext Steps
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 12 ndash Non-InterferenceChapter 13 ndash Public Participation
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Next Steps
Slide Number 41
Next Steps
bull December 2019 Draft Non-Substantial SWMP is released thirty (30) day municipal review period begins
bull January 2020 Municipal comment period endsbull February 2020 CommentResponse document prepared final plan modifications are made
based on municipal input and PADEP commentsbull March 2020 Final SWMP submitted to the County Commissioners for approvalbull April 2020 Final SWMP adoption by County Commissionersbull May 2020 Adopted plan is submitted to the PADEP for final approvalbull June 2020 Anticipated PADEP Plan approvalbull Fall 2020 Plan recommendations are formally conveyed to municipalitiesbull December 31 2020 Former Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
expirebull January 2021 New Disposal Capacity Assurance Contracts with Northampton County
commencebull June 2021 Plan Implementing Documents executed ndash one (1) year from PADEP approval
date
BartonandLoguidicecom
Northampton County Municipal Waste Management Plan
Purpose
Background
Background
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 1 ndash Description of Waste
Chapter 2 ndash Description of Facilities
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 3 ndash Estimated Future Capacity
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 4 ndash Description of Recycling Program
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 5 ndash Selection and Justification
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6 ndash Location of Facilities and Programs
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
Chapter 7 ndash Implementing Entity IdentificationChapter 8 ndash Public Function
