2014 Fundy Region Solid Waste Composition Study

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1 2014 Fundy Region Solid Waste Composition Study Prepared for Fundy Region Prepared by AET Group Inc. 531 Wellington St. North Kitchener ON N2H 5L6 T (519) F (519) December 18, 2014 Project No. FUN_WAE1415_011 Environmental Consulting, Auditing & Scientific Services

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Definitions Background Recycling Program Compost Program Objectives Audit Scope APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY Waste Collection Waste Collection Procedure Sorting Procedure Assumptions & Limitations RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Residential Curbside (Residential) Waste Category for Residential Residential Results by Municipality Industrial Commercial & Institutional (IC&I) and Multi-Family Industrial Commercial & Institutional (IC&I) Multi-Family Waste Category for IC&I and Multi-Family Drop Off Waste Category for Drop Off Drop Off Express vs. Non-Express Composition All four Sectors Combined Waste Composition Potential Additional Diversion Residential Potential Additional Diversion Residential Potential Additional Diversion Per Municipality IC&I and Multi-Family Potential Additional Diversion IC&I Potential Additional Diversion Multi-Family Potential Additional Diversion IC&I and Multi-Family Potential Additional Diversion Drop Off Potential Additional Diversion Overall Potential Additional Diversion CONCLUSIONS Overall Waste Generation Recycling and Potential Diversion Organics and Potential Diversion LIST OF TABLES Table 2.1 Samples Audited per Sector...6 Table 3.1 Paper Composition for Residential Sector...9 Table 3.2 Plastic Composition for Residential Sector Table 3.3 Compostable Organics Composition for Residential Sector Table 3.4 Beverage Containers Composition for Residential Sector... 11

4 Table 3.5 Metals Composition for Residential Sector Table 3.6 Glass Composition for Residential Sector Table 3.7 Building Materials Composition for Residential Sector Table 3.8 Electronic Waste Composition for Residential Sector Table 3.9 Household Hazardous Waste Composition for Residential Sector Table 3.10 Household Hygiene Waste Composition for Residential Sector Table 3.11 Other Waste Composition for Residential Sector Table 3.12 Composition of Residential Loads by Municipality Table 3.13 Paper Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Table 3.14 Plastic Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Table 3.15 Compostable Organics Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Table 3.16 Beverage Containers Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Table 3.17 Metals Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Table 3.18 Glass Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Table 3.19 Building Materials Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Table 3.20 Electronic Waste Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Table 3.21 Household Hazardous Waste Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Table 3.22 Household Hygiene Waste Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Table 3.23 Other Waste Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Table 3.24 Paper Composition for Drop Off Sector Table 3.25 Plastic Composition for Drop Off Sector Table 3.26 Compostable Organics Composition for Drop Off Sector Table 3.27 Beverage Containers Composition for Drop Off Sector Table 3.28 Metals Composition for Drop Off Sector Table 3.29 Glass Composition for Drop Off Sector Table 3.30 Building Materials Composition for Drop Off Sector Table 3.31 Electronic Waste Composition for Drop Off Sector Table 3.32 Household Hazardous Waste Composition for Drop Off Sector Table 3.33 Household Hygiene Waste Composition for Drop Off Sector Table 3.34 Other Waste Composition for Drop Off Sector Table 4.1 Potential Diversion Per Municipality LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1.1 IC&I Sample...4 Figure 1.2 Residential Sample...4 Figure 1.3 Multi-Family Sample...4 Figure 1.4 Drop Off Sample...4 Figure 3.1 Overall Waste Profile for Residential Sector...8 Figure 3.2 Overall Waste Composition for the IC&I Sector Figure 3.3 Overall Waste Profile of Multi-Family Sector Figure 3.4 Overall Waste Profile of Drop off Sector Figure 3.5 Express Drop Off Samples Figure 3.6 Non-Express Drop Off Sample Figure 3.7 Express Drop Off Overall Composition Figure 3.8 Non-Express Drop off Overall Composition Figure 3.9 Overall Waste Profile of all four Sectors Combined Figure 4.1 Overall Potentially Divertible Materials Figure 4.2 Residential Potentially Divertible Materials... 37

5 Figure 4.3 IC&I Potentially Divertible Materials Figure 4.4 Multi-Family Potentially Divertible Materials Figure 4.5 IC&I and Multi-Family Potentially Divertible Materials Figure 4.6 Drop Off Potentially Divertible Materials Figure 4.7 Overall Potentially Divertible Materials APPENDICES Appendix A-Audit Category List Appendix B-Truck Log Appendix C-Audit Sort Results Appendix D-Extrapolation Results

6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Fundy Region Solid Waste is responsible for the disposal and diversion of waste within the Greater Saint John area. AET Group was contracted by Fundy Region to complete a solid waste composition study at Crane Mountain Landfill in November 2014 for four different sectors. These sectors included industrial commercial & institutional (IC&I), residential, multi-family and municipal drop off. Between the four audited sectors an estimated 66,558 tonnes of waste is generated annually. The annual waste generation for both IC&I and Multi-Family is combined because these sectors are collected together. This annual waste generation accounts for 42,212 tonnes. The annual waste generation for the residential sector accounts for 20,791 tonnes, this incorporates all single family homes within the Fundy Region. The municipal drop off sector accounts for 3,555 tonnes annually, this incorporates all express and non-express garbage drop offs for the Fundy Region. The largest contributor to the total waste generated at all sectors is Building Materials at 21.08% which consists mostly of treated/painted wood, and drywall (approximately 14,032 tonnes/yr). The next greatest contributor is Other Materials at 18.36% (approximately 12,217 tonnes/yr) this category includes furniture, tires, fines, cosmetics, other rubber, white goods and coffee capsules. Compostable Organics is the third largest contributor which contributed 13.60% to the overall waste generated at 9,054 tonnes/yr. Recycling in the Fundy Region is handled through a depot program. Each resident is to gather their recyclables and take them to a nearby recycling depot, and deposit them into the labelled bins accordingly. Recyclable material for the Fundy Region includes; corrugated cardboard, paper and boxboard, milk containers, plastics (PET #1, HDPE #2, LDPE #4 or PP #5), and metal. Beverage containers are to be taken to a redemption centre for a refund as a part of a deposit/refund program. Beverage containers that are accepted within the program include; soft drinks, beer, wine, spirits, flavoured waters, mineral waters, fruit & vegetable juices, and low alcohol drinks. These beverage containers can be metal, glass, plastic, cartons or pouches. Milk containers are not included in the deposit/refund program. The compost program in the Fundy Region includes residential curbside pickup. The incorporated compost program includes; all food waste, yard waste, and other materials including feathers, ice cream boxes, paper food wrap, paper plates, hair, kitty litter, pet waste, paper napkins, soiled pizza boxes, wine corks, and muffin liners. Page 1

7 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Definitions Audited Material: Diversion Rate: Divertible Material: Refers to waste materials that have been sorted into pre determined categories and weighed. The diversion rate is the percentage of the total waste generated that is diverted from disposal into the various reuse and recycling programs. Materials that are accepted in a reduction or recycling program and can be discarded in a non-garbage collection stream. Non-Divertible materials do not have an option for disposal in a waste stream other than garbage. Garbage Stream: Material that is collected for disposal rather than diversion. It may include divertible material where diversion programs are not working effectively. HHW: Household Hazardous Waste is regulated materials that are prohibited from disposal in the regular garbage stream. The disposal of this material requires the use of specialized methods and companies. Key Performance Indicator (KPI): Refers to measured indicators that are used to demonstrate program performance. Capture Rate, Contamination Rate, Diversion Rate, Waste Generation Rate are examples of KPI s. Organics: Recycling Stream: Refers to material that can be composted. The material accepted in an organics program is dependent on the type of composting facility accepting the material, how it is processed and what quality of processed material is desired. Material that is diverted from the garbage stream in a recycling program such as the recycling depot program. Unaudited Material: Material that has not been audited but for which weights have been provided by the client, or by the waste hauler. Waste Generation Rate: A measure of the total generation of all waste materials, expressed as specific unit of measure (usually weight) per capita or equivalent standard unit. Page 2

8 1.2 Background The Fundy Regional Services Commission governs Fundy Region Solid Waste (FRSW) which provides solid waste disposal and diversion for the region. Fundy Region serves the City of Saint John, the Towns of Rothesay, Quispamsis and Grand Bay-Westfield, the Village of St Martins, as well as the Local Service Districts of Fairfield, parishes of Greenwich, Kingston, Musquash, Petersville, Rothesay, Saint Martins, Simonds and Westfield. Fundy Region Solid Waste manages the Crane Mountain Landfill, the recycling, compost and household hazardous waste programs. Each municipal government and local service district is responsible for residential solid waste pick up. The Town of Hampton along with the Local Service District of Hampton, although located outside the Commission boundaries, utilize the services provided by FRSW. Four sectors were used for the 2014 solid waste composition study which included: IC&I - A total of 21 samples were used for this sector as a part of the Solid Waste Composition Study. The samples were taken from random locations including, the fire station, paper mill, refinery, value village and the hospital. Residential - A total of 15 samples were used for this sector as a part of the Solid Waste Composition Study. The samples were taken from several areas in the Fundy Region including Hampton, Saint John, Local Service Districts, Rothesay, St Martins, Grand Bay, Crescent Valley and Quispamsis. Multi-Family - A total of 4 Multi-Family samples were used for this sector. Random Multi-Family buildings were chosen including 27 Davenport, 25 Davenport, and 28 Davenport. Public Drop Off - A total of 10 Drop Off samples were used for this sector. Two types of drop off bins are available for household waste at Crane Mountain Landfill. Express bins for small loads, such as a couple of garbage bags, and non-express for larger loads or larger household items such as mattresses and furniture. Five of each type of bin were audited as they became available. Page 3

9 Figure 1.1 IC&I Sample Figure 1.2 Residential Sample Figure 1.3 Multi-Family Sample Figure 1.4 Drop Off Sample 1.3 Recycling Program Recycling in the Fundy Region is handled through a depot program. Residents gather their recyclables and take them to one of the 21 depots in the region and deposit them into the labelled bins accordingly. Recyclable material for the Fundy Region includes; corrugated cardboard, paper and boxboard, milk containers, plastics (PET #1, HDPE #2, LDPE #4 or PP #5, plastic films and plastic bags), and metal. Beverage containers are to be taken to a redemption centre for a refund as a part of a deposit/refund program. Beverage containers that are accepted within the program include; soft drinks, beer, wine, spirits, flavoured waters, mineral waters, fruit & vegetable juices, and low alcohol drinks. These beverage containers can be metal, glass, plastic, cartons or pouches. Milk containers are not included in the deposit/refund program. Page 4

10 1.4 Compost Program The compost program in the Fundy Region includes residential curbside pickup. The incorporated Compost program includes; all food waste, yard waste, and other materials including, paper plates, hair, kitty litter, pet waste, paper napkins, pizza boxes that are soiled, wine corks, and muffin liners. 1.5 Objectives The objectives of the Solid Waste Composition Study are: Determine the composition of the waste entering Crane Mountain Landfill by material type, based on weight. Determine the effectiveness of the current waste diversion programs including the recycling, compost and extended producer responsibility programs. Determine the statistically defensible total estimated weight of each category. Complete a detailed characterization of the various waste streams delivered to Crane Mountain Landfill for disposal, including residential curbside, IC&I, Drop Off (selfhaul) and Multi-Family. 1.6 Audit Scope The primary objective is to conduct a detailed solid waste composition study for four sectors entering the Crane Mountain Landfill. Including IC&I, residential curbside, drop off (self-haul), and Multi-Family. Page 5

11 2.0 APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY 2.1 Waste Collection Fundy Region contracted AET Group Inc. to complete a solid waste composition study from November 3 rd 2014 to November 14 th During this time AET staff members were contacted when a hauler from a specific sector arrived at the landfill. If the hauler was selected to be a part of the study AET staff would meet the hauler at the tip face and record relevant information about the truck and its load. This recorded information can be found in Appendix B. Table 2.1 below illustrates the sectors used in the waste composition study and the number of samples used for each sector. Table 2.1 Samples Audited per Sector IC&I Drop Off Multi-Family Residential Number of Samples 2.2 Waste Collection Procedure After a sample was selected AET staff along with Crane Mountain Landfill staff randomly selected a representative sub sample of 100kg-135kg to audit in detail. This procedure took place for all 50 samples collected. 2.3 Sorting Procedure Each garbage load was sorted into specific categories by AET and Crane Mountain Landfill staff. A total of 71 categories were used for the waste audit and can be viewed in Appendix A. As the bins for each category were filled, each bin was weighed using a precision up to 60 kg +/- 1% of true weight briefcase scale, and the weights recorded. After the sorting and weighing of material was completed each day, garbage material was then put back on the tip face, and recyclable material was diverted to the Material Recovery Facility on site. Page 6

12 2.4 Assumptions & Limitations Assumptions The assumptions used when assessing the waste composition study results are as follows: Inbound material samples gathered over the collection/audit period (garbage from 21 IC&I samples, garbage from 15 residential curb side samples, garbage from 10 drop off samples and garbage from 4 multi-family) represent the average composition of garbage generated for the Fundy Region. That the samples gathered over the collection period when extrapolated for annual waste disposed are representative of the composition of waste generated over the year. That the annual estimate is based on a 6 day work week and 52 work weeks in the year. Recyclable material is the only material that is accepted in the current recycling program, all other material is considered garbage. Compostable material is the only material that is accepted in the current compost program, all other material is considered garbage. Limitations The limitations when assessing the waste composition study results are as follows: One IC&I load was delivered from a Hospital. It was brought to the attention of AET that Crane Landfill staff are prohibited from sorting Hospital Loads after receiving the load. Due to this no more Hospital loads were accepted as a part of the waste study. But the one accepted load was audited by AET staff and included in the results. Page 7

13 3.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION The results of the audit and the calculations made based on the audited material are detailed in this section. This section describes the composition of the waste generated within each of the four sectors included in the waste study individually. The overall waste composition will be discussed thereafter. It must be noted that the percentages are calculated by averaging the composition proportion for the different categories across the total number of samples audited. 3.1 Residential Curbside (Residential) Within the residential sector, 15 samples were used to determine the overall waste profile of garbage going into the Crane Mountain Landfill. Samples were taken from different communities; their individual breakdowns will be discussed further in the report. The following figure illustrates the composition of the total audited waste generated in the residential sector. The analysis of each municipality is discussed further in the report. The largest contributor to the overall waste profile is compostable organics at 18.81% (3, tn/yr). The second largest contributor is paper products at 16.68% (3, tn/yr). Household Hygiene 7.56% Household Hazardous 2.39% Electronic Waste 4.34% Other 8.89% Paper Products 16.68% Plastic 14.16% Building Materials 12.35% Glass 1.91% Metals 3.94% Textiles 7.20% Beverage Containers 1.78% Compostable Organics 18.81% Figure 3.1 Overall Waste Profile for Residential Sector Page 8

14 3.1.1 Waste Category for Residential Table 3.1 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the paper products category. Paper represents 3,468, kg/yr (3, tonnes) of waste for the residential sector, which is 16.68% of the overall residential waste profile. The largest contributor to the paper category is cardboard (recyclable) at tonnes annually followed by boxboard/paper roll cores at tonnes annually. Table 3.1 Paper Composition for Residential Sector Paper Sub-Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Paper Generated Newsprint , % Cardboard (Recyclable) , % Cardboard (Non-Recyclable) , % Boxboard/Paper Roll Cores , % Office Paper (Fine Paper) , % Magazines & Catelogues , % Molded Paper , % Books , % Hot Takeout Cups , % Cold Takeout Cups , % Composite Cans , % Other Paper , % ,468, % Page 9

15 Table 3.2 illustrates the breakdown of the plastics category. Plastics account for 2, tn/yr of the overall waste profile, which represents 14.16% of the residential waste. Durable plastic products account for 1, tn/yr or 39.03%. This is the largest contributor. Some examples of the durable plastic products found during the audit include: chairs, strapping, artificial tree, gloves, cutlery, blinds, toys, VHS and DVD s, tubs, Christmas decorations and garbage cans. The second largest contributor to the plastic waste profile was non-recyclable film at 31.87% ( tn/yr). Table 3.2 Plastic Composition for Residential Sector Plastics Sub-Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Plastics Generated Recyclable Film , % Non-Recyclable Film , % PETE # , % HDPE # , % PVC # % LDPE # % PP # , % PS # , % #7 Mixed Resin , % Durable Plastic Products ,149, % ,944, % Table 3.3 illustrates the breakdown of the compostable organics category. Compostable organics represents 18.81% (3, tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the residential sector. The largest contributor to the overall compostable organics waste is food waste at approximately 73.43% of the total compostable organics waste. The second largest contributor to compostable organics waste was compostable paper representing 15.31% of the waste profile. Table 3.3 Compostable Organics Composition for Residential Sector Compostable Organics Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Compostable Organics Generated Food Waste ,871, % Yard & Garden , % Compostable Paper , % Tree Based Wood % ,910, % Page 10

16 Table 3.4 illustrates the breakdown of the beverage containers category. Beverage containers represent 1.78% ( tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the residential sector. The largest contributor to the overall beverage containers waste is refundable beverage containers (deposit) at approximately 63.35% of the total beverage containers waste. The second largest contributor to beverage containers waste was milk beverage containers representing 26.57% of the beverage container waste. Table 3.4 Beverage Containers Composition for Residential Sector Beverage Containers Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) Textiles were all combined into one category and they represent 7.20% (1, tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the residential sector. Table 3.5 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the metals category. Metals represent tn/yr of waste for the residential sector, which is 3.94% of the overall residential waste profile. The largest contributor to the metal category is Scrap Metal >0.5 kg at tn/yr representing 53.36% of the metal category. The second largest contributor is Metal Food Packaging at tn/yr representing 30.53% of the metal waste category. Table 3.5 Metals Composition for Residential Sector % of Beverage Containers Generated Refundable Beverage Containers (Deposit) , % Milk Beverage Containers , % Other Polycoat Containers , % , % Metals Sub-Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Metals Generated Metal Food Packaging (Food Cans) , % Aluminum foil & Trays , % Scrap Metal < 0.5 kg , % Scrap Metal > 0.5 kg , % , % Page 11

17 Glass Materials account for 1.91% of the overall waste profile for the residential sector, glass bottles (food packaging) is the largest contributor at 59.61%. Table 3.6 Glass Composition for Residential Sector Glass Sub-Categories Glass Bottles (Food Packaging) Other Glass & Ceramics (Windows & dishware) (kg) (kg/yr) % of Glass Generated , % , % , % Building materials account for 12.35% (2, tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the residential sector. The largest contributor is treated or painted wood at 56.16%. The second largest contributor is gypsum, drywall, & plaster at 27.45%. Table 3.7 Building Materials Composition for Residential Sector Building Materials Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Building Materials Generated Clean Wood (Dimensional Lumber) , % Treated or Painted Wood ,441, % Gypsum, Drywall & Plaster , % Masonary & Bricks % Asphalt Materials % Carpet & Underlay , % Flooring , % Other Building Materials , % ,566, % Page 12

18 Electronic Waste accounts for 4.34% ( tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the residential sector. The largest contributor is small kitchen appliances & floor care at 45.30%. The second largest contributor to electronic waste is other electronics at 18.43%. This sub-category includes flashlights, lamps, and electrical wire. Table 3.8 Electronic Waste Composition for Residential Sector Electronic Waste Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Electronic Waste Generated Computers & Peripherals , % Television & Audio Visual , % Telephone & Telecommunication , % Equipment Small Kitchen Appliances & Floor Care , % Electronic Toys , % Other Electronics , % , % Table 3.9 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the household hazardous category. Household hazardous waste represents tn/yr of waste for the residential sector, which is 2.39% of the overall residential waste profile. The largest contributor to the household hazardous category is medical & biological which includes IV drip bags, medical gauze, and other medical waste at tn/yr representing 61.02% of the HHW category. The second largest contributor is other HHW which included aerosols representing 20.15% of the HHW category. Page 13

19 Table 3.9 Household Hazardous Waste Composition for Residential Sector Household Hazardous Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Household Hazardous Generated Batteries , % Paint & Stain (EPR) , % Paint & Stain (Non-EPR Industrial) , % Medical & Biological , % Pesticides, Herbicides & Fungicides % Motor Oil & Filters , % Antifreeze % Pharmaceuticals , % CFL & Fluorescent Bulbs , % Other Mercury Containing Items % Other HHW , % , % Table 3.10 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the household hygiene category. Household hygiene represents 1, tn/yr of waste for the residential sector which is 7.56% of the overall residential waste profile. The largest contributor to the household hygiene category is Diapers & Sanitary Products at tn/yr representing 54.12% of the household hygiene category. Table 3.10 Household Hygiene Waste Composition for Residential Sector Household Hygiene Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Household Hygiene Generated Diapers & Sanitary Products , % Pet Waste , % ,570, % Page 14

20 Table 3.11 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the other category. Other represents 1, tn/yr of waste for the residential sector, which is 8.89% of the overall residential waste profile. The largest contributor to the other category is other waste at tn/yr representing 53.61% of the other category. This includes holiday decorations, dryer sheets, paint rollers and multi-material items. The second largest contributor is fines representing 20.78% or tn/yr of the other category. Table 3.11 Other Waste Composition for Residential Sector Other Sub-Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Other Generated Cosmetics & Soaps % Fines (Items Smaller than 2cm cubed) , % Furniture , % Tires (EPR) % Other Rubber (Non-EPR tires, etc.) , % White Goods % Coffee Capsules , % Other Waste , % ,848, % Page 15

21 3.2 Residential Results by Municipality This section describes the composition of the waste generated within each of the eight residential areas audited in the waste study. It must be noted that there were 15 truck samples audited in total for all 8 residential areas. The truck samples were chosen based on the ratio of incoming loads from the different municipalities. A total of 8 loads were sampled for Saint John. The remaining 7 municipalities only had one sample selected for the audit. The results for Saint John have been calculated by averaging the percent composition between the 8 loads audited. The remaining municipality results should be looked at as a snapshot in time as it only represents a single sample. There is a higher chance of variability in waste composition due to the low number of truck samples from the 7 municipalities. Table 3.12 illustrates the overall composition for all residential loads audited by municipality. Material Category Table 3.12 Composition of Residential Loads by Municipality LSD Petersville Saint John Hampton Grand Bay Saint Martins Quispamsis Rothesay Crescent Valley Paper Products 24.02% 16.84% 18.91% 10.68% 7.88% 15.89% 21.82% 16.32% Plastic 19.77% 14.27% 16.01% 15.97% 17.01% 4.92% 13.07% 11.56% Compostable Organics 24.72% 18.43% 13.78% 15.23% 37.46% 9.86% 14.62% 19.01% Beverage Containers 2.96% 1.72% 1.11% 0.32% 1.25% 1.41% 4.57% 1.34% Textiles 6.29% 6.80% 5.51% 3.69% 3.19% 7.61% 7.14% 20.22% Metals 2.43% 4.22% 4.96% 0.96% 2.48% 6.41% 3.92% 4.13% Glass 1.18% 1.77% 2.96% 0.29% 1.67% 2.59% 4.30% 1.48% Building Materials 2.01% 13.05% 1.19% 25.48% 3.67% 43.47% 4.89% 0.07% Electronic Waste 0.77% 6.34% 0.58% 3.16% 0.31% 3.71% 0.27% 5.53% Household Hazardous 0.11% 3.28% 0.60% 0.15% 4.38% 0.06% 4.12% 0.18% Household Hygiene 5.17% 5.55% 15.12% 10.53% 17.03% 0.42% 11.86% 8.79% Other 10.59% 7.73% 19.28% 13.54% 3.66% 3.66% 9.40% 11.36% % % % % % % % % Saint John Residential Waste Composition The largest contributor to the Saint John waste profile is Compostable Organics at 18.43%. The second largest contributor is Paper Products, which represent 16.84% of the Saint John residential waste. Local Service Districts Residential Waste Composition The audited area for the local service districts (LSD s) was Petersville. The largest contributor to the LSD s waste profile is Compostable Organics which represents 24.72% of the audited waste. The next greatest contributor is Paper Products which represents 24.02% of the waste profile for the Local Service Districts. Hampton Residential Waste Composition The largest contributor to the Hampton waste is Other Materials which represents 19.28% of the total waste profile. This is primarily the other waste category, which consists largely of shoes, multi-material baskets, and sharps including needles. The second largest contributor to the waste profile is Paper Products which represents 18.91% of the overall Hampton waste profile. Page 16

22 St Martins Residential Waste Composition Compost collection is not offered in the Village of St Martins. The largest contributor to the St Martins waste profile is Compostable Organics which represents 37.46% of the overall waste profile. Household Hygiene which includes largely pet waste; and Plastics, also contributes to a significant portion of the waste profile representing 17.03% and 17.01% respectively. Quispamsis Residential Waste Composition The largest contributor to the Quispamsis waste profile is Building Materials. This primary material category (consisting mostly of treated or painted wood and drywall) represents approximately 43.47% of the total waste profile. The second largest contributor to the waste profile is Paper Products which represents 15.89% of the total waste profile for Quispamsis. Rothesay Residential Waste Composition The largest contributor to the Rothesay waste profile is Paper Products representing 21.82% of the total waste profile. The second and third largest contributors are Compostable Organics and Plastics representing 14.62% and 13.07% respectively. Grand Bay-Westfield Residential Waste Composition This sample was collected in the drop off bins separately at Crane Mountain Landfill, and audited after a specific generation rate by AET staff. The largest contributor to the Grand Bay- Westfield waste profile is Building Materials. This primary material category (largely treated or painted wood) represents 25.48% of the total overall waste profile. The second largest contributor is Plastics, followed in third by Compostable Organics which represent 15.97% and 15.23% of the total Grand Bay-Westfield waste profile respectively. Crescent Valley Residential Waste Composition Crescent Valley is a subsidized housing complex located in the City of Saint John s north end owned by the Province of New Brunswick. Residents receive weekly garbage, compost, and recycling collection. The largest contributor to the Crescent Valley waste profile is textiles representing 20.22% of the total waste profile. The second largest contributor is Compostable Organics which accounts for 19.01% of the Crescent Valley waste profile. Page 17

23 3.3 Industrial Commercial & Institutional (IC&I) and Multi-Family Due to the nature of the inbound truck types, the annual tonnage for the IC&I and Multi-Family sectors were combined. Section provides an overall composition breakdown for the IC&I sector on its own. Similarly, Section provides an overall composition breakdown for the Multi-Family sector on its own. Section provides the waste composition by category for both IC&I and Multi-Family combined Industrial Commercial & Institutional (IC&I) Within the Industrial Commercial & Institutional sector, 21 samples were used to determine the overall waste profile of garbage going into the Crane Mountain Landfill. The following figure illustrates the composition of the total audited waste generated in the IC&I sector. The largest contributor to the overall waste profile is building materials at 21.40%; this includes treated and untreated wood, drywall, bricks, carpet, flooring and other building materials. The second largest contributor is other at 18.27%; this includes other rubber, other waste that is made up of mostly multi material products, furniture, and tires. The third largest contributor to the overall waste profile is plastic at 14.84%. Household Hazardous 0.26% Electronic Waste 2.97% Household Hygiene 1.02% Other 18.27% Building Materials 21.40% Paper Products 14.49% Plastic 14.84% Glass 0.72% Metals 6.77% Textiles 6.08% Compostable Beverage Organics Containers 12.52% 0.66% Figure 3.2 Overall Waste Composition for the IC&I Sector Page 18

24 3.3.2 Multi-Family Within the Multi-Family sector, 4 samples were used to determine the overall waste profile of garbage going into the Crane Mountain Landfill. The following figure illustrates the composition of the total audited waste generated within multi-family. The largest contributor to the overall waste profile is other which includes tires and furniture at 26.94%. The second largest contributor is building materials at 26.86%. Paper Products 8.60% Household Hygiene 6.01% Household Hazardous 0.16% Electronic Waste 4.89% Other 26.94% Building Materials 26.86% Plastic 8.33% Compostable Organics 10.58% Beverage Containers 1.39% Metals 3.05% Glass 1.75% Textiles 1.45% Figure 3.3 Overall Waste Profile of Multi-Family Sector Page 19

25 3.3.3 Waste Category for IC&I and Multi-Family Table 3.13 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the paper products category. Paper represents 4, tn/yr of waste for the audited IC&I and Multi-Family sector which is 11.55% of the overall waste profile. The largest contributor to the paper category is cardboard (recyclable) at 43.83% followed by boxboard at 15.73%. Table 3.13 Paper Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Paper Sub-Categories % of Paper Generated Newsprint , % Cardboard (Recyclable) ,135, % Cardboard (Non-Recyclable) , % Boxboard/Paper Roll Cores , % Office Paper (Fine Paper) , % Magazines & Catelogues , % Molded Paper , % Books , % Hot Takeout Cups , % Cold Takeout Cups , % Composite Cans , % Other Paper , % ,873, % Table 3.14 illustrates the breakdown of the plastics category. Plastics account for 4, tn/yr of the overall waste audited which represents 11.59% of the IC&I and Multi-Family waste. Durable plastic products account for 2, tn/yr or 56.03% of all the plastics found in IC&I and Multi-Family inbound waste. This is by far the largest contributor. Table 3.14 Plastic Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Plastics Sub-Categories (kg) (kg) (kg/yr) (kg/yr) % of Plastics Generated Recyclable Film , % Non-Recyclable Film ,091, % PETE # , % HDPE # , % PVC # , % LDPE # % PP # , % PS # , % #7 Mixed Resin , % Durable Plastic Products ,740, % ,890, % Page 20

26 Table 3.15 illustrates the breakdown of the compostable organics category. Compostable organics represents 11.55% (4, tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the audited IC&I and Multi-Family sector. The largest contributor to the overall compostable organics waste is food waste at approximately 79.81% of the total compostable organics sampled inbound waste. The second largest contributor to compostable organics waste was compostable paper representing 17.17% of the waste profile. Table 3.15 Compostable Organics Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Compostable Organics Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Compostable Organics Generated Food Waste ,890, % Yard & Garden , % Compostable Paper , % Tree Based Wood , % ,874, % Table 3.16 illustrates the breakdown of the beverage containers category. Beverage containers represent 1.02% ( tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the audited IC&I and Multi-Family sector. The largest contributor to the overall beverage containers waste is refundable beverage containers (deposit) at approximately 52.73% of the total beverage containers waste. The second largest contributor to beverage containers waste was milk beverage containers representing 40.61% of the waste profile. Table 3.16 Beverage Containers Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Beverage Containers Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Beverage Containers Generated Refundable Beverage Containers (Deposit) , % Milk Beverage Containers , % Other Polycoat Containers , % , % Textiles were all combined into one category and represented 3.76% (1, tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the audited IC&I and Multi-Family sector. Page 21

27 Table 3.17 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the metals category. Metals represent 2, tn/yr of waste for the audited IC&I and Multi-Family sector which is 4.91% of the overall waste profile. The largest contributor to the metal category is scrap metal >0.5 kg at 1, tn/yr representing 74.87% of the metal category. Table 3.17 Metals Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Metals Sub-Categories % of Metals (kg) (kg/yr) Generated Metal Food Packaging (Food Cans) , % Aluminum foil & Trays , % Scrap Metal < 0.5 kg , % Scrap Metal > 0.5 kg ,551, % ,072, % Glass Materials account for 1.23% of the overall waste profile for the IC&I and Multi-Family sector, the largest contributor to the glass waste is other glass and ceramics, accounting for 59.32% ( tn/yr). Table 3.18 Glass Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Glass Sub-Categories Glass Bottles (Food Packaging) Other Glass & Ceramics (Windows & dishware) (kg) (kg/yr) % of Glass Generated , % , % , % Page 22

28 Building materials account for 24.13% (10, tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the IC&I and Multi-Family sector. The largest contributor is treated or painted wood at 48.82% (4, tn/yr). The second largest contributor to building materials is clean wood at 25.94% (2, tn/yr). Table 3.19 Building Materials Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector % of Building Materials Sub- Building Categories (kg) (kg/yr) Materials Generated Clean Wood (Dimensional Lumber) ,642, % Treated or Painted Wood ,973, % Gypsum, Drywall & Plaster , % Masonary & Bricks % Asphalt Materials % Carpet & Underlay , % Flooring , % Other Building Materials ,587, % ,186, % Electronic Waste accounts for 3.93% (1, tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the IC&I and Multi-Family sector. The largest contributor is other electronics at 39.26% which includes electric heaters, holiday lights, massage chairs, and lamps. The second largest contributor to electronic waste is computers & peripherals at 30.89%. Table 3.20 Electronic Waste Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector % of Electronic Waste Sub- Electronic Waste Categories (kg) (kg/yr) Generated Computers & Peripherals , % Television & Audio Visual , % Telephone & Telecommunication , % Equipment Small Kitchen Appliances & Floor Care , % Electronic Toys , % Other Electronics , % ,659, % Page 23

29 Table 3.21 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the household hazardous waste category. Household hazardous waste represents tn/yr of waste for the audited IC&I and Multi-Family sector which is 0.21% of the overall waste profile. The largest contributor to the household hazardous category is other HHW at 46.31% (41.60 tn/yr). The second largest contributor is paint & stain (EPR) representing 21.22% of the HHW total waste. Table 3.21 Household Hazardous Waste Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector % of Household Hazardous Sub- Household Categories (kg) (kg/yr) Hazardous Generated Batteries , % Paint & Stain (EPR) , % Paint & Stain (Non-EPR Industrial) % Medical & Biological % Pesticides, Herbicides & Fungicides % Motor Oil & Filters % Antifreeze % Pharmaceuticals , % CFL & Fluorescent Bulbs , % Other Mercury Containing Items % Other HHW , % , % Table 3.22 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the household hygiene category. Household hygiene represents 1, tn/yr of waste for the audited IC&I and Multi-Family sector which is 3.51% of the overall waste profile. The largest contributor to the household hygiene category is pet waste at 1, tn/yr representing 67.94% of the household hygiene category. Table 3.22 Household Hygiene Waste Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector % of Household Hygiene Sub- Household Categories (kg) (kg/yr) Hygiene Generated Diapers & Sanitary Products , % Pet Waste ,007, % ,482, % Page 24

30 Table 3.23 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the other category. Other represents 9, tn/yr of waste for the audited IC&I and Multi-Family sector which is 22.60% of the overall waste profile. The largest contributor to the other category is furniture at 2, tn/yr representing 31.22% of the other category. The second largest contributor is tires (EPR) at 30.85% or 2, tn/yr of the other category. Table 3.23 Other Waste Composition for IC&I and Multi-Family Sector Other Sub-Categories % of Other (kg) (kg/yr) Generated Cosmetics & Soaps % Fines (Items Smaller than 2cm cubed) , % Furniture ,978, % Tires (EPR) ,943, % Other Rubber (Non-EPR tires, etc.) ,935, % White Goods , % Coffee Capsules , % Other Waste ,416, % ,541, % Page 25

31 3.4 Drop Off Within the drop off (self-haul) sector, 10 samples were used to determine the overall waste profile of garbage going into the Crane Mountain Landfill. The following figure illustrates the composition of the total audited waste generated in the drop off sector. The largest contributor to the overall waste profile is building materials at 35.96% (1, tn/yr). The second largest contributor is other at 23.28% ( tn/yr). Electronic Waste 5.99% Household Hygiene 2.24% Household Hazardous 0.82% Paper Products 6.03% Other 23.28% Building Materials 35.96% Plastic 6.39% Compostable Organics 7.57% Textiles 4.23% Metals 5.48% Glass 1.68% Beverage Containers 0.33% Figure 3.4 Overall Waste Profile of Drop off Sector Page 26

32 3.4.1 Waste Category for Drop Off Fundy Region Solid Waste Composition Study Table 3.24 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the paper products category. Paper represents tn/yr of waste for the drop off sector, which is 6.03% of the overall drop off waste profile. The largest contributor to the paper category is cardboard (recyclable) at tn/yr followed by magazines and catalogues at tn/yr. Table 3.24 Paper Composition for Drop Off Sector Paper Sub-Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Paper Generated Newsprint , % Cardboard (Recyclable) , % Cardboard (Non-Recyclable) , % Boxboard/Paper Roll Cores , % Office Paper (Fine Paper) , % Magazines & Catelogues , % Molded Paper , % Books , % Hot Takeout Cups , % Cold Takeout Cups % Composite Cans % Other Paper , % , % Table 3.25 illustrates the breakdown of the plastics category. Plastics account for tn/yr of the overall waste audited which represents 6.39% of the drop off waste. Durable plastic products is by far the largest contributor to the overall drop off waste at tn/yr representing 55.30%. The second largest contributor is non-recyclable film, which represents tn/yr, or 16.39% of the drop off waste profile. Page 27

33 Table 3.25 Plastic Composition for Drop Off Sector Plastics Sub-Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Plastics Generated Recyclable Film , % Non-Recyclable Film , % PETE # , % HDPE # , % PVC # % LDPE # % PP # , % PS # , % #7 Mixed Resin , % Durable Plastic Products , % , % Table 3.26 illustrates the breakdown of the compostable organics category. Compostable organics represents 7.57% ( tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the drop off sector. The largest contributor to the overall compostable organics waste is food waste at approximately 74.73% of the total compostable organics waste. The second largest contributor to compostable organics waste was compostable paper representing 14.25% of the waste profile. The only other contributor is yard and garden, which represents 11.02% of the waste profile. Table 3.26 Compostable Organics Composition for Drop Off Sector Compostable Organics Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Compostable Organics Generated Food Waste , % Yard & Garden , % Compostable Paper , % Tree Based Wood % , % Page 28

34 Table 3.27 illustrates the breakdown of the beverage containers category. Beverage containers represent 0.33% (11.83 tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the drop off sector. The largest contributor to the overall beverage containers waste is refundable beverage containers (deposit) at approximately 71.64% of the total beverage containers waste. The second largest contributor to beverage containers waste was milk beverage containers representing 18.09% of the drop off waste profile. Table 3.27 Beverage Containers Composition for Drop Off Sector Beverage Containers Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) Textiles were all combined into one category representing 4.23% ( tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the drop off sector. Table 3.28 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the metals category. Metals represents 5.48% ( tn/yr) of waste for the drop off sector overall waste profile. By far the largest contributor to the metal category is scrap metal >0.5kg at tn/yr representing 92.44% of the metal category. Table 3.28 Metals Composition for Drop Off Sector % of Beverage Containers Generated Refundable Beverage Containers (Deposit) , % Milk Beverage Containers , % Other Polycoat Containers , % , % Metals Sub-Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Metals Generated Metal Food Packaging (Food Cans) , % Aluminum foil & Trays , % Scrap Metal < 0.5 kg , % Scrap Metal > 0.5 kg , % , % Page 29

35 Table 3.29 displays the Glass Materials composition representing 1.68% of the overall waste profile for the drop off sector. The largest contributor at 81.53% (48.72 tn/yr) of the glass waste is other glass and ceramics. The only other contributor is glass bottles which accounts for 18.47% or tn/yr. Table 3.29 Glass Composition for Drop Off Sector Glass Sub-Categories Glass Bottles (Food Packaging) Other Glass & Ceramics (Windows & dishware) (kg) (kg/yr) % of Glass Generated , % , % , % Building materials account for 35.96% (1, tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the drop off sector. The largest contributor is treated or painted wood at 52.92%, ( tn/yr). The second largest contributor is gypsum, drywall, & plaster at 18.85% ( tn/yr). Table 3.30 below displays the full breakdown of the building materials composition for the drop off sector. Table 3.30 Building Materials Composition for Drop Off Sector Building Materials Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Building Materials Generated Clean Wood (Dimensional Lumber) , % Treated or Painted Wood , % Gypsum, Drywall & Plaster , % Masonary & Bricks % Asphalt Materials % Carpet & Underlay , % Flooring , % Other Building Materials , % ,278, % Electronic Waste accounts for 5.99% ( tn/yr) of the overall waste profile for the drop off sector. Television and audio visual is the largest contributor to the overall waste profile and represents 78.60% ( tn/yr) of the electronic waste category. This is by far the largest contributor. Table 3.31 below displays the full breakdown of the electronic waste composition for the drop off sector. Page 30

36 Table 3.31 Electronic Waste Composition for Drop Off Sector Electronic Waste Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Electronic Waste Generated Computers & Peripherals , % Television & Audio Visual , % Telephone & Telecommunication % Equipment Small Kitchen Appliances & Floor Care % Electronic Toys , % Other Electronics , % , % Table 3.32 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the household hazardous waste category. Household hazardous waste represents tn/yr of waste for the drop off sector which is 0.82% of the overall waste profile. The largest contributor to the household hazardous waste category is other HHW, which includes aerosols at tn/yr representing 52.66% of the HHW category. The second largest contributor is paint & stain (EPR), which represents 27.05% of the HHW category or 7.87 tn/yr. Table 3.32 Household Hazardous Waste Composition for Drop Off Sector Household Hazardous Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Household Hazardous Generated Batteries % Paint & Stain (EPR) , % Paint & Stain (Non-EPR Industrial) % Medical & Biological % Pesticides, Herbicides & Fungicides % Motor Oil & Filters % Antifreeze , % Pharmaceuticals % CFL & Fluorescent Bulbs % Other Mercury Containing Items % Other HHW , % , % Page 31

37 Table 3.33 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the household hygiene category. Household hygiene represents tn/yr of waste for the drop off sector, which is 2.24% of the overall drop off waste profile. By far the largest contributor to the household hygiene category is pet waste, at tn/yr, representing 84.83% of the household hygiene category. Table 3.33 Household Hygiene Waste Composition for Drop Off Sector Household Hygiene Sub- Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Household Hygiene Generated Diapers & Sanitary Products , % Pet Waste , % , % Table 3.34 illustrates the breakdown of the sub-categories for the other category. Other represents tn/yr of waste for the drop off sector, which is 23.28% of the overall waste profile. The largest contributor to the other category is furniture at tn/yr representing 53.53% of the other category. The second largest contributor is other waste at 25.02% or tn/yr of the other category. Table 3.34 Other Waste Composition for Drop Off Sector Other Sub-Categories (kg) (kg/yr) % of Other Generated Cosmetics & Soaps % Fines (Items Smaller than 2cm cubed) , % Furniture , % Tires (EPR) % Other Rubber (Non-EPR tires, etc.) , % White Goods , % Coffee Capsules , % Other Waste , % , % Page 32

38 3.4.2 Drop Off Express vs. Non-Express Composition Fundy Region Solid Waste Composition Study Crane Mountain Landfill has two different drop off stations, these drop off stations are express drop off and non-express drop off. Express drop off is for residents who do not require assistance disposing of their waste in drop off bins. Visually this waste looked to be more bagged material. Non-express drop off is for residents with larger loads that may require assistance to unload. Visually the non-express loads seemed to have more bulky items. Figures 3.5 and 3.6 below illustrate examples of both the express and non-express drop off samples. Overall, five of each express and non-express samples were audited to gain the overall waste profile for the drop off sector. Figure 3.5 Express Drop Off Samples Figure 3.6 Non-Express Drop Off Sample Page 33

39 Paper Products 5.37% Other 23.19% Plastic 2.84% Textiles 6.29% Compostable Organics 5.68% Beverage Containers 0.22% Household Hygiene 3.74% Metals 6.88% Glass 2.71% Household Hazardous 0.11% Electronic Waste 5.63% Building Materials 37.35% Figure 3.7 Express Drop Off Overall Composition Paper Products 6.70% Household Hygiene 0.74% Household Hazardous 1.53% Electronic Waste 6.36% Other 23.38% Building Materials 34.57% Plastic 9.94% Compostable Organics 9.45% Beverage Containers Textiles0.44% 2.16% Glass 0.66% Metals 4.07% Figure 3.8 Non-Express Drop off Overall Composition Page 34

40 Figures 3.7 and 3.8 on the previous page illustrate the overall waste composition of the express drop off bins and non-express drop off bins. Overall, the composition between the two is different, but there are also a lot of similarities. The building materials category and other category make up a large portion of both express and non-express drop off bin composition, accounting for 34.57% and 37.35% of the overall waste respectively. Divertible materials such as paper, plastics and organics will be further discussed later in the potential additional diversion section of this report. 3.5 All four Sectors Combined Waste Composition With all four sectors combined, 50 samples were used to determine the overall waste profile of garbage going into the Crane Mountain Landfill. The following figure illustrates the composition of the total audited waste generated in all four sectors combined. The largest contributor to the overall waste profile is building materials at 21.08% (14, tn/yr). The second largest contributor is other at 18.36% (12, tn/yr). Divertible material for the overall waste profile will be discussed in the potential additional diversion section of the report. Household Hazardous 0.93% Household Hygiene 4.71% Electronic Waste 4.17% Other 18.36% Building Materials 21.08% Glass 1.47% Paper Products 12.86% Plastic 12.11% Compostable Organics 13.60% Metals 4.64% Textiles 4.86% Beverage Containers 1.22% Figure 3.9 Overall Waste Profile of all four Sectors Combined Page 35

41 4.0 POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL DIVERSION Fundy Region Solid Waste Composition Study The following section provides insight into the amount of each material that could additionally be recycled or composted based on the accepted Fundy Region recycling and compost programs. Potential additional diversion is broken down by each individual sector audited as well as all four sectors combined. Figure 4.1 below illustrates the potentially divertible materials for each sector, and an overall result. Divertible materials include recyclable products such as paper and plastic and metal, as well as compostable organics, and beverage containers that are a part of the deposit/refund program, and beverage containers that are accepted in the recycling program (clean/ recoverable). For the following figures, recoverable recyclables include both items included in the recycling program and containers included in the deposit/refund program. Household Hazardous waste is also included as a source of divertible material % 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% Household Hazardous Beverage Container (Clean/ Recoverable) Beverage Container (Deposit) Compostable Organics Plastic (Clean/Recoverable) Paper Products (Clean/ Recoverable) 0.00% Overall IC&I Drop Off Multi-Family Residential Figure 4.1 Overall Potentially Divertible Materials Page 36

42 4.1 Residential Potential Additional Diversion Fundy Region Solid Waste Composition Study Overall, 42.64% of the waste disposed of within the residential sector can be diverted from Crane Mountain Landfill. An estimated 21.44% of the total waste audited for the residential sector can be diverted from the landfill through the Fundy Region recycling program. This is equal to the disposal of 4, tonnes annually of recyclables from the residential sector alone. An additional 18.81% of the total waste audited can be diverted through the Fundy Region organics program. This is equivalent to 3, tonnes of compostable organics annually. An additional 2.39% of waste can be diverted through Household Hazardous Waste disposal options for Fundy Region. Household Hazardous 2.39% Electronic Waste 4.34% Household Hygiene 7.56% Other 8.89% Building Materials 12.35% Recoverable Recyclables 21.44% Glass 1.91% Textiles 7.20% Organics 18.81% Non- Recoverable Recyclables 15.12% Figure 4.2 Residential Potentially Divertible Materials Page 37

43 4.1.1 Residential Potential Additional Diversion Per Municipality The chart below illustrates the potential diversion for each individual municipality separately. It is important to note that residential as an overall sample is reflective of the waste entering the landfill. As discussed in Section 3.2, the residential results by municipality should be taken as a snapshot in time due to the low number of samples represented from each municipality. Out of the 15 residential samples audited, all municipalities were audited once with the exception of Saint John (8 samples audited). Recoverable Recyclables Non-Recoverable Recyclables Organics Textiles Glass Building Materials Electronic Waste Household Hazardous Household Hygiene Other Table 4.1 Potential Diversion Per Municipality Saint John Local Service Grand Bay- Crescent Hampton St Martins Quispamsis Rothesay Districts Westfield Valley 21.32% 31.97% 21.42% 16.35% 18.11% 30.85% 10.52% 21.84% 15.72% 17.20% 19.58% 12.27% 10.51% 12.53% 17.42% 11.51% 18.43% 24.72% 13.78% 37.46% 9.86% 14.62% 15.23% 19.01% 6.80% 6.29% 5.51% 3.19% 7.61% 7.14% 3.69% 20.22% 1.77% 1.18% 2.96% 1.67% 2.59% 4.30% 0.29% 1.48% 13.05% 2.01% 1.19% 3.67% 43.47% 4.89% 25.48% 0.07% 6.34% 0.77% 0.58% 0.31% 3.71% 0.27% 3.16% 5.53% 3.28% 0.11% 0.60% 4.38% 0.06% 4.12% 0.15% 0.18% 5.55% 5.17% 15.12% 17.03% 0.42% 11.86% 10.53% 8.79% 7.73% 10.59% 19.28% 3.66% 3.66% 9.40% 13.54% 11.36% An estimated 21.32% of the total waste audited for Saint John can be diverted from the landfill through the Fundy Region recycling program. An additional 18.43% of the total waste audited can be diverted through the Fundy Organics program, and 3.28% through Household Hazardous waste disposal options. Overall, 43.03% of the waste disposed of within Saint John can be diverted from Crane Mountain Landfill. Page 38

44 4.2 IC&I and Multi-Family Potential Additional Diversion IC&I Potential Additional Diversion Fundy Region Solid Waste Composition Study Overall, 28.32% of the waste disposed of within the IC&I sector can be diverted from Crane Mountain Landfill. An estimated 15.54% of the total waste audited for the IC&I sector, can be diverted from the landfill through the Fundy Region recycling program. An additional 12.52% of the total waste audited can be diverted through the Fundy Compost program, and 0.26% through Household hazardous waste disposal options. Annual tonnage was provided for the IC&I sector and Multi-Family sector combined. The potential additional diversion is discussed for both sectors combined in Section Household Hazardous 0.26% Household Hygiene 1.02% Electronic Waste 2.97% Other 18.27% Building Materials 21.40% Organics 12.52% Recoverable Recyclables 15.54% Non- Recoverable Recyclables 21.22% Glass 0.72% Textiles 6.08% Figure 4.3 IC&I Potentially Divertible Materials Page 39

45 4.2.2 Multi-Family Potential Additional Diversion Fundy Region Solid Waste Composition Study Overall, 21.33% of the waste disposed of within the multi-family sector can be diverted from Crane Mountain Landfill. An estimated 10.59% of the total waste audited for the multi-family sector can be diverted from the landfill through the Fundy Region recycling program. An additional 10.58% of the total waste audited can be diverted through the Fundy Region compost program, and 0.16% of household hazardous waste. Annual tonnage was provided for the IC&I sector and Multi-Family sector combined. The potential additional diversion is discussed for both sectors combined in Section Recoverable Recyclables 10.59% Household Hygiene 6.01% Other 26.94% Organics 10.58% Non- Recoverable Recyclables 10.78% Household Hazardous 0.16% Electronic Waste 4.89% Building Materials 26.86% Textiles 1.45% Glass 1.75% Figure 4.4 Multi-Family Potentially Divertible Materials Page 40

46 4.2.3 IC&I and Multi-Family Potential Additional Diversion Overall, 24.82% (10, tn/yr) of the waste disposed of within the IC&I and Multi-Family sector can be diverted from Crane Mountain Landfill. An estimated 13.06% (5, tn/yr) of the total waste audited for the IC&I and Multi-Family sector can be diverted from the landfill through the Fundy Region recycling program. An additional 11.55% (4, tn/yr) of the total waste audited can be diverted through the Fundy Region compost program, and 0.21% (89.84 tn/yr) of household hazardous waste. Figure 4.5 provides an overview of the potentially divertible materials in the IC&I and Multi-Family sector. Household Hygiene 3.51% Household Hazardous 0.21% Electronic Waste 3.93% Other 22.60% Building Materials 24.13% Glass 1.23% Organics 11.55% Recoverable Recyclables 13.06% Textiles 3.76% Non- Recoverable Recyclables 16.00% Figure 4.5 IC&I and Multi-Family Potentially Divertible Materials Page 41