Williamson County Landfill

Annual Report Fiscal year 9/01/2009 to 8/31/2010

Section 4.4 of agreement between Williamson County & Waste Management

Landfill Highlights

Tonnage Material Collected

267,267 Waste

13,198 Brush diverted

7,092 C&D debris

Our Focus:Recycling Center

Williamson County LandfillHousehold Hazardous Waste

Community Outreach

Recycling Highlights

Recycling Center Visitors Material Collected7,000

Gallons175 Anti-Freeze4,314 Used Oil 2,000 Paint

Pounds 697,756 Scrap Metal72,240 Plastic69,279 Paper101,120 Cardboard5,000 Aluminum96,000 e-waste

95,363 Household Hazardous Waste

Recycling Center

Semi-annual HHW events

• The Hutto Recycling Center is located at the entrance to the Williamson County Landfill on F.M. 1660

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. – noonSunday: Closed (512) 846-2756

• In 2010 recycling services expanded to accept batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and paint

• Number of monthly visitors increased from just 65 in the first month of operation to a steady stream of 500-600 visitors each month.

Recycling Center

Recycling Center - 1,041,395 pounds

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Recycling Center Stats Materials Col-lected (lbs.)

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Materials Collected (gallons)

• After the holidays, residents can drop off their Christmas trees at the Williamson County Landfill to be recycled.

• WM also recycles brush by chipping it into mulch.

Mulch & Brush Recycling

• The mulch created from the trees and brush is then offered to County residents free of charge.

Landfill - Waste Stream

Types of Waste Disposed of at Williamson County

Residential 45%

C&D23%

Other16%

Commercial11%

Brush 5%

• Keep Hutto Beautiful’s Trash-Off event and regular clean ups and beautification projects

• Riverside Resource Center

• An Adult Day Center for the disabled

• Head-Start Program for early childhood development

• A family whose home had been tragically destroyed

• Flood victims

Free/Reduced Landfill Disposal

• Daily litter pickup on RM 1660 and surrounding County roads.

• Every summer, Waste Management Partners with Texas Department of Transportation’s “Don’t Mess with Texas” Campaign to prevent accidental litter by reminding drivers to“cover their load.”

• The information was made available in Spanish & English.

Landfill - Litter Prevention

Landfill - Site Development

On June 8 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. an open house at the Hutto Middle School was held to review the proposed Master Site Development and Recycling Plans.

• 95,363 lbs of HHW collected in 2010

• 1,700 Williamson CountyResidents served

•Waste Management held two HHW events in 2010

-Cedar Park 3/27/10-Round Rock 9/25/10

Household Hazardous Waste

• Distributed 3 newsletters in 2010 to neighbors.

• Updated community brochure to a post card.

• Participated in Williamson County’s Brown Santa event.

• Participated in local golf tournaments to help community organizations such as the Hutto Athletic Booster Club and the Hutto Lions Club.

Community Engagement

• During Earth Day, Waste Management made presentations to schools to discuss the importance of recycling and reducing waste.

• WM was on the Communications Committee of Hutto Education Foundation and attended the annual gala.

• WM regularly gives tours of the landfill to Hutto students on field trips. Children learn about the importance of recycling, waste reduction & responsible waste management.

Community Engagement

• In 2010, Waste Management donated more than $12,000 to Hutto non-profits including:– Hutto Youth Football & Cheer Association – WBC Opportunities Head Start Program– Hutto Athletic Booster Club– Williamson County Symphony Orchestra – Hutto Community Food Pantry– Ray Elementary School– Nadine Johnson Elementary School – Hutto Cemetery Association– Brown Santa– Hutto High School

• Since 2005, WM has donated more than $80,000 to Hutto non-profits

Community Donations

• Waste Management provides tours to Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and other groups also.

• WM regularly participates in Career Day events throughout the district- Math and Science are a key focus.

Community Education

WM also provides presentations to adult organizations, such as the Mayors luncheon held in Cedar Park- all cities within Williamson County are regularly informed about landfill & recycling center activities.

• Waste Management is helping Veterans' Hill Elementary School build an outdoor classroom and has donated $1,000 and other in-kind services to support the project.

Community

Community Education

• In 2010, Waste Management re-joined the Hutto Chamber of Commerce as a Gold Member and proudly displays its honorary Hippo at the Gatehouse entrance.

• WM is an active member and attends luncheons, dinners, festivals and meetings put on by the Chamber.

Community - Hutto Chamber

• Landfill Manager Jason Kjar is an ex-officio member.

• Actively participates in clean ups and other events.

• Waste Management has provided in-kind support and services to help clean up some overgrown property located in Old Town Hutto to help KHB create a community garden.

Community - Keep Hutto Beautiful