Implementation

Long Term recommendations:

• Return to a “source separated and baling” recycling program;
• Create a long range (5­-10 year) plan for facility;
• Invest in equipment (loader / backhoe) for facility use; (to pack down C & D and Scrap Metal containers in order to maximize load weight);
• Install vehicle scales and charge disposal fees based on weight; (apply for NH the Beautiful grant to help fund – talk with Milton, NH as they just did this);
• Install Waste Oil heater; NH DES grant may be available;
• Investigate and incorporate a “cashless” payment system for disposal fees, etc.;
• Expand Non­ferrous recycling program to include:
  • Aluminum (sheet, etc.)
  • Cast aluminum grills
  • Cords (electrical)
  • Brass, copper, etc.
• Establish an Enterprise Fund which allows revenues generated by Andover’s recycling center to be for the recycling center and not put back into the General Fund;
• If not already in place, create a Recycling Center Capital Reserve Fund where a set amount is budgeted yearly

Short Term recommendations:

• Continue with Single Stream program for the next year. During the next year, create a plan to revamp your current facility (building and site) to return to a “source separated” recycling program;
• Reduce the overall footprint of the facility: (see suggested layout design)
• Move C & D containers closer to building; Perhaps utilizing “z” wall / loading dock area; area may need some re­constructing to allow residents to tip directly into containers;
• Move Scrap Metal container closer to building; perhaps place on ground closer to the tree­line behind building; Have residents deposit material on ground (a cement pad is ideal); This would allow staff to pull out any contamination when loading into container; 
• Move up burn pile pit closer to building;
• Move up tire trailer closer to building;

• Move Swap Shop building and Textile boxes closer to building;
• By reducing the overall footprint of the facility, there would be less area to plow, sand, maintain, etc. as well as allowing staff to assist residents quicker and monitor proper disposal easier;
• Create traffic flow pattern; mark lanes with barrels or pipe flags between Recycling Building and MSW hopper;
• Issue new resident stickers; enforce non­resident usage; (It was noted, Andover’s C & D tonnage (166 tons in 2014 or approximately 138 lbs. per person) seems slightly higher in comparison to other town’s annual per capita rate of 85­100 lbs. per person) Andover may want to verify if their local contractor’s material is actually coming from Andover projects.
• Use or remove glass pile; (NRRA can assist with removal)
• Increase signage; Install larger and more signs to guide residents (i.e. arrows / 1­ way signs; “office”; “electronics”, etc. on building) – utilize NH the Beautiful free sign program where applicable;
• Continue to communicate to residents monthly through newsletters, bulletins, website, etc.
• Educate and Motivate – promote Andover’s “Recycling is Mandatory” policy.
• Swap Shop: The SWAT team had mixed feelings about this program; some felt it would be a good idea for Andover to expand their current Swap Shop ASAP and promote, promote, promote utilizing volunteers; Other team members felt this type of program could be beneficial but required a lot of time to handle efficiently and effectively. Cautioned to be aware of possible liability to the town;
• Visit other Transfer Stations / Recycling Centers of similar population, programs and equipment (i.e. single stream programs, source separated baling operations); (Ask NRRA to help identify facilities – open invitation to tour Lee, NH facility);
• Attend NRRA’s upcoming free Webinar being planned for Thursday Feb. 5, 2015 from 10 AM – 11:30 AM; 3 Topics to be covered: “It’s Not Just the Dump Anymore”; “What Every Solid Waste Manager Needs to Know” and “The Times....They are a Changing....Plan for Flexibility”