Resolution 11-24RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6301
Resolution No.___11-24 Passed ’
ADOPTING THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF CENTRAL OHIO
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is located within the jurisdiction of the Solid
Waste Authority of Central Ohio (hereinafter “SWACO”); and
WHEREAS, the SWACO Board of Trustees prepared and adopted a final draft
of the Solid Waste Management Plan (hereinafter “Plan”) in accordance with
Ohio Revised Code Sections 3734.53, 3734.54, 3734.55 and 3734.56 on
December 12, 2023; and
WHEREAS, SWACO has provided a copy of the Plan to each of the legislative
authorities located in SWACO’s jurisdiction for ratification; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Dublin to approve the
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin,
State of Ohio, | _ of its elected members concurring, that:
Section 1. The City of Dublin hereby approves the SWACO Solid Waste
Management Plan.
Section 2. The Clerk is hereby directed to send SWACO a copy of this
resolution to the attention of Andrew Booker, SWACO, 4239 London Groveport
Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123, or email Andrew.Booker@swaco.org.
Section 3. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council
concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution/ordinance were
adopted in an open meeting of this Council and of any of its committees that
resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public in
compliance with all legal requirements including Sections 121.22 of the Ohio
Revised Code.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon passage in accordance with
Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this 25 day of March, 2024. LL. 4. zA—
Mayor - Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
De Clerk of Council
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Megan O’Callaghan, City Manager
Date: March 19, 2024
Initiated By: Jay R. Anderson, Director of Public Service
Michael Darling, Operations Administrator
Re: Resolution 11-24 – Adopting the Solid Waste Management Plan for the Solid
Waste Authority of Central Ohio
Background
The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio’s (SWACO) jurisdiction includes Franklin County and
political sub-divisions with over 50% of their population in Franklin County (for a total of 41
communities). As required by Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio EPA, all solid waste districts and
authorities must develop and revise a Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan) approximately every
five years. The purpose of this Plan is to address state mandated goals and outline programs to
reduce reliance on landfilling, increase recycling use and reuse, and minimize waste generation.
SWACO’s draft Plan update covers a 15-year period beginning in 2024 and ending in 2038. SWACO
started plan revisions in 2022. The Ohio EPA has reviewed the draft Plan update. SWACO accepted
public comments from October 16 through November 16, 2023 and held a public hearing on
November 16, 2023. The draft Plan was adopted for ratification by the Board of Trustees of the
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio on December 12, 2023. The ratification process requires Plan
update approvals from political subdivisions representing 60% of Franklin County’s population.
SWACO will then seek formal approval by the Ohio EPA.
The 357-page draft Plan update is very comprehensive and describes the waste reduction and
diversion programming that will be undertaken during the planning period and demonstrates that
these programs are adequate to achieve the Plans goals. This draft Plan update details the
following: Recycling Infrastructure Inventory, Population Data, Disposal Data,
Residential/Commercial/Industrial Recycling Data, Waste Generation Data, a Strategic Evaluation
of Old and New Proposed SWACO Programs, Program Priorities, Achievement of State Recycling
Goals, Education and Outreach Programs, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculations, Financial Data,
Designation of Facilities, District Rules, and a Siting Strategy.
SWACO primarily funds Plan programs and current operations through a Generation Fee of $5.00
per ton for all solid waste generated within Franklin County and disposed at all Ohio-based transfer
stations of landfills. SWACO projected the Generation Fee to remain at the current rate of $5.00
per ton for the entire planning period. The Plan update also indicates potential utilization of $1.00
per ton “allocated” from the existing landfill tipping fee for waste reduction programs. The Plan
update does not include any fee increases with implementation.
The SWACO Solid Waste Management Plan Overview is attached for Council’s reference. The
complete draft plan can be found on SWACO’s website at https://www.swaco.org/237/Solid-
Waste-Management-Plan.
Office of the City Manager
5555 Perimeter Drive • Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614.410.4400 Memo
Memo re. Resolution 11-24 – Adopting the Solid Waste Management Plan for the Solid Waste Authority of
Central Ohio
March 19, 2024
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Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 11-24, adopting SWACO’s Solid Waste Management Plan
update.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A More Sustainable Future for Central OhioSolid Waste Management Plan Update
WHAT IS SWACO?
• The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio is one of 52 solid waste management entities created by the Ohio
Revised Code.
• SWACO’s jurisdiction covers Franklin County and all the communities that have the majority of their
population within Franklin County.
• SWACO owns and operates the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill.
• SWACO is responsible under state law for developing a plan and implementing programs to achieve the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency’s solid waste goals, which include:
– Reducing Ohio’s reliance on landfills.
– Implementing programs for waste reduction, recycling and reuse.
WHAT IS THE PLAN?
• Our responsibility includes creating a 15-year plan for managing solid waste in our jurisdiction and updating it every
five years. This plan is for years 2024 through 2038.
WHAT IS MY COMMUNITY’S ROLE?
• Each of the 41 communities in SWACO’s jurisdiction is asked to review the proposed plan update and vote on wheth-
er to approve it. 27% COMPOSTABLE MATERIALS 2 5 % R E CYCLABLE MATERIALS 24
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Only 24% of what goes into the landfill today should
be there; the rest could have been reused, recycled,
composted or recovered for other uses.
76% Potentially Recyclable or Compostable:
SWACO EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PAGE 1
Waste Diversion: We Can Do Better,
and This Plan Can Help
Serving Central Ohio
COMMUNITY
• Contract assistance for trash and recycling services
• Recycling cart initiative
• Recycle Right Education Campaign
• Grants and opt-in contracts for hard to recycle materials
GRANTS
• Communities, schools, nonprofits, public events
• Recycling containers and service, education projects
• Special projects
SCHOOLS
• School Recycling Champions program
• Food waste resources
• Activities and lesson plans
• Field trips
FOOD WASTE INITIATIVE
• Nationally recognized Save More Than Food
education campaign
• Compost infrastructure, collection services
and drop-offs
• Research, technical assistance, pilot projects
BUSINESSES
• Financial incentives/technical assistance
• Innovative partnerships to reduce the cost
of recycling services
• Outreach and recognition
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SWACO EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PAGE 2
How We Plan to Grow
FOOD WASTE AND ORGANICS
Food is the largest single component of waste
in the landfill. We’re pursuing a pilot composting
facility for food scraps as well as ways to help com-
munities and businesses collect and divert food
waste.
HARD-TO-RECYCLE ITEMS
We already host a permanent “household hazardous waste” collection facility and
several one-day collection events each year. We’re supplementing our current
program with a one-stop “Convenience Center” approach that will accept additional
hard-to-recycle items from residents. We’re also helping communities collect some
materials directly, making it even more convenient for residents to manage their
materials in an environmentally responsible way.
NEW EDUCATION CENTER
More than 4,000 school children and adults each
year tour the landfill; a new building will provide
a better, more interactive learning experience.
MORE CAPACITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES
We will add to our staff so that we can provide addi-
tional support to business, schools and expand our
grant programs.
BUSINESS RECYCLING
We want to encourage more recycling by businesses,
as 60% of the waste delivered to our landfill comes
from businesses, not homes. We’re expanding financial
incentives, startup assistance and education.
SWACO EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PAGE 3
SWACO EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PAGE 4
Our Budget Strategy: Financially Responsible
Management with No Increase in Fees
The plan includes NO INCREASE to the $5/ton generation fee that is the primary means of funding the plan.
Generation fee revenue: $6.2 million/year. Where it goes:
Funding New Projects: In 2017, SWACO removed a $7 tipping fee that was used to pay off the debt we inherited
from the former waste-to-energy plant. At that time, we reallocated $1 of that fee to support waste diversion
programs such as buying recycling carts for communities. This plan formalizes the ongoing allocation of that
$1 per ton for that purpose. We’re considering $18 million in potential capital spending for initiatives such as recy-
cling and organics carts, a compost facility, a new education center and the Convenience Center for dropping off
hazardous household waste.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
SWACO is proud to be a leader in waste diversion. Your vote to approve this plan update
will position us to continue that leadership and make it easier for our schools,
businesses, residents, and communities to divert more materials from the landfill.
For more information about the Plan, contact: Andrew.Booker@swaco.org
Other:
.06%
Open Dump, Litter Law Enforcement:
4.7%
Grants:
5.2%
District Administration:
7.7%
Recycling Collection:
10.8%
HHW/Electronics Collections::
12.6%
Education/Awareness:
21.1%
Yard Waste Management:
37.3%