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CFAA Conference June 16, 2011 Waste Diversion Seminar
Tim Reeve-Newson, Waste Solutions Group Inc.
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Overview
1. TriSorter retrofits– How it works– Physical requirements– Real life examples– Cost-Benefit
2. Organic program– Non-TriSorter options
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Trash disposed of down the chute
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Recyclables (and organics) carried to central depot
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Background
• 2010 City of Toronto waste diversion for:– Single-family homes was 63%– Multi-family homes was 18%
• Why - inconvenient• Further compounded by organics separation
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Resident selection panel
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Retrofitable
• Can fit in almost any building• Most require minor modifications– Remove drywall drop ceiling– Relocate sprinkler pipe
• Some more major– Remove block wall– Remove poured concrete wall
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Space requirements
• Ideally 110” floor to ceiling height• Can go as low as 92”• Horizontal measurements vary, for example– Centre or End feed, bins side by side– Corner feed, bins in L-pattern
• Can reuse existing bins or new bins may be required
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Example 1 – pre-installation
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Example 1 – post-installation
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Example 2 – End Feed
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Example 3 – pre-installation
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Example 3 – during installation
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Example 3 – post-installation
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Example 4 – Centre Feed
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Example 5 – Corner Feed
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Example 5 – with organic bin
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Example 5 – with all bins
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Cost• Installation can range from $15K to over $30K • The more floors, the higher the cost• Plus new bins if needed• Work by “others” - additional costs outside
our scope – 110V disconnect, relocate pipes, walls, etc...
• Maintenance
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Benefit• Decreased waste hauling costs - The best
retrofits set out one 3-yard garbage bin and two to three recycling bins per 100 units each week
• Reduced depreciation of common areas• Increased curb appeal – Eliminate unsightly
bins, odours• Attract/retain environmentally friendly tenants• Warm fuzzy feeling
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Green Bin Program
• Alternate option to TriSorter:1. Residents dispose organics into bin located in
common area2. Residents dispose organics through door installed
in block wall, with bin on other side
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1. Steel FEL bin or cart
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2. Recycling room before install
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Recycling room with green bin door
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Fire-rated door opens directly into bin
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3-yard organic bin
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Thank you.Any questions contact: Tim Reeve-Newson
[email protected] / www.wastesolutoins.caLondon 519-286-0440 / Ottawa 613-742-7222 / Toronto 416-744-9183