Bergen County Utilities Authority

This amendment to the Bergen County District Solid Waste Management Plan updates the District's solid waste disposal, recycling, and funding strategy through 2029. The plan projects continued decreases in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) disposal and increases in overall recycling rates, despite market challenges. Key strategies include implementing a competitive contracting process for disposal services, refining mandatory recyclable definitions, and sustaining comprehensive recycling programs, special waste initiatives, and public education efforts.

The meeting focused on the development and evaluation of alternatives for Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) control. Key discussion topics included the status of submissions to the NJDEP, ongoing reviews of characterization reports, and progress updates from municipal partners including Fort Lee, Ridgefield Park, and Hackensack regarding their respective infrastructure evaluations. The team discussed the methodology for costing alternatives, future public participation activities, and the upcoming schedule for report submissions. Additionally, a technical presentation provided an update on screening potential sites for storage and green infrastructure.

The meeting focused on the development and evaluation of alternatives for the Supplemental CSO Team. Key discussion topics included status reports on CSO submissions, presentations on green infrastructure, sewer separation, storage tanks, tunnels, and end-of-pipe treatment alternatives for various municipalities. The group reviewed permit requirements for CSO controls, discussed strategies for public participation, and outlined the upcoming project schedule leading to the June 2020 report deadline. Additional considerations involved the impact of potential population growth, facility capacity, and financial implications for municipal utilities.

The meeting included a review of topics from the previous quarterly gathering and featured presentations on the Sewer System Characterization Reports for the BCUA, Fort Lee, Hackensack, and Ridgefield Park. Additionally, there was a briefing on various reporting requirements and a discussion regarding the scheduling of the next supplemental team meeting.

The Supplemental CSO Team meeting focused on the development and evaluation of alternatives for CSO control, including status updates on submissions and various municipal projects. Discussions covered green infrastructure options, storage technologies, sewer separation, and infiltration/inflow reduction strategies. The committee reviewed public participation goals, upcoming reporting schedules for the Long Term Control Plan, and preliminary cost analyses for proposed gray and green infrastructure improvements.