Gregg Pearson

The meeting covered the annual Municipal recycling report, emphasizing updates and changes from year to year. It highlighted the importance of the report due to Pennsylvania's Act 101, which set recycling and waste reduction goals. The discussion included where municipalities should source their data, the use of forms FM 11, 12, and 13 provided by the DEP, and the need to gather information from various sources like haulers and businesses. The meeting also touched on the significance of reporting post-consumer materials and addressing underreported areas like construction and demolition materials. Additionally, the meeting addressed the complexities of processors of recycling and the importance of knowing the source of materials to avoid double counting. The meeting also discussed the 904 Grant, Statewide recycling data, and the bidding process for contracts.

The meeting included updates from the DP regarding 902 grants, which cover recycling equipment and education for municipalities and counties. It was mentioned that the 2022 tallies for 904 grants are due by December 31st, 2023. The environmental justice viewer has been updated with more information and layers. The annual Municipal Recycling Report is mandatory.

The meeting of the York County Municipal Recycling Coordinators covered several key topics, including the annual municipal recycling report, insights from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and a roundtable discussion with waste and recycling haulers to review best practices. The agenda included updates on recycling data collection, the use of various forms for reporting (FM11, FM12, FM13), and the importance of accurate data conversion to tons. Emphasis was placed on distinguishing between post-consumer and pre-consumer materials, and the PROP data management committee was mentioned as a resource for additional data.

This document serves as an update to the York County Municipal Waste Management Plan, evaluating the effectiveness of the existing plan and the county's ability to implement its core principles. The plan provides a comprehensive evaluation of the current solid waste infrastructure, management of specific materials, and behaviors influencing local practices. Key components include waste stream analysis, waste handling and disposal, recycling and waste minimization, public awareness and participation, and an implementation strategy. The overarching goal is to support future enhancements and improvements to collection, processing, and recovery programs, ensuring fair disposal costs, environmental protection, public health and safety, and natural resource conservation, while adapting to regulatory changes and demographic shifts.

This document provides updates on the implementation of the York County Municipal Waste Management Plan, initially revised in 2014 under Act 101 of 1988. Key updates include the transition to a hauler registration program, establishment of disaster debris outlets, and surveys on event and school recycling. Significant infrastructure enhancements at the York County Resource Recovery Center (RRC) are detailed, such as scalehouse relocation, customer convenience area, tipping hall expansion, and the construction of an Ash Processing and Recycling Facility. The plan also addresses challenges from changes in global recycling markets, ongoing assessments of waste capacity and generation rates, and continuous monitoring of waste and recycling contracts to ensure efficient and compliant waste management for the county.