Wisconsin Plastics Recycling Study Appendix

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Appendix

Wisconsin Plastics Recycling
Study
Project I.D.: 12W025

Prepared for
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
(DNR)

October 2012
r
Wisconsin Plastics Recycling Study
Appendices

Appendices

Table of Contents

Appendix - Chapter 2 Background Information and National Trends .........................................3
2–A State Container Deposit Programs (U.S.) ............................................................................5
2–B Provincial Container Deposit Programs (Canada) ...............................................................9
Appendix - Chapter 3 Current Plastics Recycling Systems in Wisconsin ...................................17
Case Studies and Interviews with MRFs and Markets: .......................................................................19
3–A Outagamie County (Representing the Tri-County “BOW” Group of Brown,
Outagamie and Winnebago Counties) ...............................................................................19
3–B Waukesha County ..............................................................................................................23
3–C City of Madison .................................................................................................................27
3–D Pelliterri Disposal (Madison) .............................................................................................30
3–E Waste Management (Germantown) ..................................................................................33
3–F Milwaukee Brewers’ Miller Park (Milwaukee) .................................................................38
3–G Green Bay Packers, Lambeau Field (Green Bay) .............................................................39
3–H Alliant Energy Center (Madison) .......................................................................................40
3–I Barron County ....................................................................................................................40
3–J IROW .................................................................................................................................42
3–K N.E.W. Plastics Corp. ........................................................................................................44
3–L Placon .................................................................................................................................45
3–M Printpack, Inc. (Rhinelander, WI) .....................................................................................47
3–N Trex ....................................................................................................................................48
3–0 Wisconsin Film & Bag (WF&B) .......................................................................................52
Lists of Markets and MRFs: ................................................................................................................57
3–P List of Markets Located in Wisconsin (Private Only) .......................................................57
3-Q List of Wisconsin MRFs and Other Handlers ....................................................................71
Appendix - Chapter 4 Economic and Job Development ...............................................................85
4–A SBA Offices Serving Wisconsin ........................................................................................87
4–B U.S. Department of Commerce ..........................................................................................87
4–C Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) ...............................................88
4–D Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) ..............................................89
4–E Northwest Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center (NWMOC) .................................91
4–F Wisconsin Business Development .....................................................................................92
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4–G Wisconsin Economic Development Directory ...................................................................93
4–H Eco-Industrial Parks – Case Studies ..................................................................................93
4-I Waukesha County (WCDEC) ............................................................................................95
Appendix –Chapter 5 .........................................................................................................................97
5-A Plastics Remaining in the Waste Stream ...........................................................................99
5-B Potential Diversion Rates by 2020 ...................................................................................101
5-C Potential Diversion Planning Targets by 2020 ................................................................102
5-D Improvement Options: Potential Implementation Tactics and Potential DNR Role ......103
5-E Improvement Options: Preliminary Evaluation and Estimates of Tons, Costs
and Jobs ............................................................................................................................110

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Appendix - Chapter 2
Background Information and National Trends

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2–A State Container Deposit Programs (U.S.)
Bottle Bills in the USA - All US Bottle Bills
Beverages Containers Amount of Reclamation Unredeemed Program
State Name Dates Handling Fee Other Fees History
Covered Covered Deposit System Deposits Success
California Enacted Beer, malt, Aluminum. glass, (10¢: 24oz (Paid by state to Beverage State Property of 2011 Amended in
Beverage 9/29/1986 wine & plastic and bi- and greater) supermarket manufacturers certified state: used for redemption 1990, 2000,
Container Implemented distilled metal. Exempts and (5¢: sites, nonprofit pay Processing redemption program rates 2004, and
Recycling and 9/1/1987 spirits refillables under 24oz.) convenience Fees to offset centers, administration (January– 2007

Litter coolers, all zone recyclers, recyclers’ costs registered and grants to June):
Reduction Act non- and rural region when the cost of curbside non-profits Overall 88%
(AB 2020) alcoholic recyclers.) .859¢ recycling operations, aluminum
beverages exceeds the drop-offs 100%,
except milk value of glass 102%
a
ni material. #1 PET 70%
or Processing #2 HDPE
f
ali Payments paid 276%
C by state to #3 PVC 6%
redemption #4 LDPE 1%
centers. #5 PP 3%
Processing fees #6 PS 9%
and payments #7 other 8%
vary by bimetal 16%
container type.
Notes: For sources and references, see the California Quick Facts page. Containers are returned to licensed redemption centers, not to retailers; Refund value determined by
weight for more than 50 containers
Beverage Enacted Beer, malt, Any individual, 5¢ Beer 1.5¢, other Retail stores Returned to the No statistics Amended in
Container 4/12/78; carbonated separate, sealed beverages 2¢ and State available 1983, 1986,
Deposit and Implemented soft drinks, glass, metal or redemption and 2009

t Redemption 1/1/80 and bottled plastic bottle, centers
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c Law water can, jar or carton
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ec containing a
n
n beverage.
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C Excluded are
containers over
3L containing
noncarbonated
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Beverages Containers Amount of Reclamation Unredeemed Program
State Name Dates Handling Fee Other Fees History
Covered Covered Deposit System Deposits Success
beverages, and
HDPE containers.
Notes: For sources and references, see the Connecticut Quick Facts page. "Dislocation fund" for workers who lost their jobs due to bottle bill

Solid Waste Enacted All Aluminum, bi- 5¢ Variable fee of 1¢ non- Certified Property of Redemption Expanded
Management; 6/25/02, nonalcoholic metal, glass, 2–4¢ paid to refundable Redemption state: used for rate of 72% in in 2007

Deposit Implemented drinks, plastic (PET and redemption "container fee" Centers program fiscal year
Beverage 1/1/05 except for HDPE only) up to centers from the (added to price (CRCs) administration 2008
Container Law milk or dairy 68 oz. Deposit of beverage) operated by 79% as of
(Act 176) products, and Beverage paid to fund privately November
aii limited Container Fund. redemption owned by 2009
w alcoholic centers. State
Ha drinks (beer, permitted
malt Solid Waste
beverages, facilities.
mixed
spirits,
mixed wine).
Notes: For sources and references, see the Hawaii Quick Facts page. Redemption centers must submit reports regularly, Refund may be calculated by weight
Beverage Enacted Beer, Any sealed glass, 5¢ 1¢, paid by Retail stores Retained by overall 86%
Container 4/1/78, carbonated plastic, or metal distributor to and distributor/bottle
Deposit Law Implemented soft drinks & bottle, can, jar or retailer or redemption rs
6/2/79 mineral carton containing redemption centers
a
w water, wine a beverage center
o
I coolers, wine
& liquor
Notes: For sources and references, see the Iowa Quick Facts page. Wine/liquor containers included; deposit containers were banned from landfills in 1990; if agreement exists
w/licensed center, retailer can refuse containers
Beverage Enacted Beer, malt, Any sealable 5¢ 2.25¢ Retail stores Property of state 70.8% in Amended
Container 6/4/81, carbonated bottle, can, jar, or and general fund Fiscal Year in 1990 and
s
t
t Recovery Law Implemented soft drinks, carton of glass, redemption 2010 (July 2003
e
s
u 1/1/83 & mineral metal, plastic, or centers 2009 – June
h
c water combo. Excludes 2010)
a
ss biodegradables.
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Notes: For sources and references, see the Massachusetts Quick Facts page. Wholesalers must file monthly reports w/Dept. of Revenue re: deposit & refund, Survived repeal
by referendum effort in 1982 by a 60% to 40% vote.

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Beverages Containers Amount of Reclamation Unredeemed Program
State Name Dates Handling Fee Other Fees History
Covered Covered Deposit System Deposits Success
Maine Enacted All All sealed Wine/liquor: 4¢ (.5¢ less if Retail stores Property of state No statistics Amended
Returnable 1//2/76, beverages containers made 15¢ All part of qualified and available in 1980,
Beverage Implemented except dairy of glass, metal or others: 5¢ commingling redemption 1990, 1991,
Container Law 6/1/78 products and plastic, agreement) centers; 1993, 2003,
unprocessed containing 4 liters Dealers may 2009
ne cider or less, excluding refuse if in
ai aseptics agreement
M
with a
redemption
center
Notes: For sources and references, see the Maine Quick Facts page. Distributors who initiate deposits have the obligation to pick up containers from the dealers they deliver
to or from the licensed redemption center that serves those dealers. There is a per container fine of $100 for tendering containers purchased out of state for redemption.
Michigan Enacted Beer, soft Any airtight 10¢ None Retail stores 75% to state for Overall 96.9% Amended
Beverage 11/2/76, drinks, metal, glass, envt'l programs, in 1989 and
Container Law Implemented carbonated paper, or plastic 25% to retailers 2008
n 12/3/78 & mineral container, or a
a
hig water, wine combination,
Mic coolers, under one gallon
canned
cocktails
Notes: For sources and references, see the Michigan Quick Facts page. Only state with a 10 cent deposit
New York Enacted Beer, malt, Airtight metal, 5¢ 3.5¢ Retail stores 80% to the state Overall: Amended
State 6/15/82, carbonated glass, paper, and General Fund; 66.8% in 1983,
k
r Returnable Implemented soft drinks, plastic, or redemption 20% retained by Beer: 75.2% 1998, and
o
Y Container Law 7/1/83 water, wine combination of centers distributor Soda: 56.8% 2009
w coolers the above, under Wine: 64.7%
e
N one gallon
Notes: For sources and references, see the New York Quick Facts page. Requires reporting of containers sold and redeemed by bottlers and distributors
The Beverage Enacted Beer, malt, Any individual, Standard none Retail stores Retained by overall 84% Expanded
n Container Act 7/2/71, carbonated separate, sealed refillable: or approved distributor/ 1/1/08,
o
g Implemented soft drinks, glass, metal or 2¢; all others redemption bottlers 6/2011
e
Or 1/01/72 & bottled plastic bottle, 5¢ (with centers
water (will can, jar potential to
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Beverages Containers Amount of Reclamation Unredeemed Program
State Name Dates Handling Fee Other Fees History
Covered Covered Deposit System Deposits Success
cover all containing a increase to
beverages beverage 10¢)
except wine,
liquor, milk,
and milk
substitutes
by 2018)
Notes: For sources and references, see the Oregon Quick Facts page. Only deposit law without a handling fee.
Beverage Enacted Beer, malt, Any bottle, can, Liquor: 15¢ 4¢ for brand- Retail stores Retained by Overall 85% Expanded
Container Law 4/7/72, carbonated jar or carton All others: sorted and distributor/ in 1991

(1972), Solid Implemented soft drinks, composed of 5¢ containers and redemption bottlers
Waste Act 7/1/73 mixed wine glass, metal, 3.5¢ for centers, If
(1987) drinks; paper, plastic or commingled retailer is
liquor any combination brands located
(Biodegradables conveniently
nt excluded) near a
o
m licensed
er center and
V
thereby gains
state
approval,
retailer may
refuse
containers
Notes: For sources and references, see the Vermont Quick Facts page.
s
te Notes: Food Stamps: Food stamp benefits can cover the entire cost of items such as eligible drinks in returnable bottles, including the bottle deposit. [a]
a
t
S
All
[a] Source: The Food Stamp Program: Training Guide for Retailers. USDA Food and Nutrition Service. December 2002 (http://www.dss.state.va.us/pub/pdf/ebt_retguide.pdf)
Information provided by: bottlebill.org

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2–B Provincial Container Deposit Programs (Canada)
Recycling Legislation in Canada: All Canada Bottle Bills

Beverages Containers Amount of Reclamation Unredeemed
Law Name Dates Handling Fee Other Fees Program Success
Covered Covered Deposit System Deposits
Beverage Implemented All All sealed Up to 1 Fees range None 212 Retained by 2009 return rates:
Container December 1, beverages containers litre: 10¢ from 1.67 to 12 permitted distributor/ Aluminum (soft drink) –
Recycling 1997 cents as province- bottler 86.5%
Program Over 1 litre: specified in the wide depots. Aluminum (beer) – 90.5%
25¢ administrative Bi-Metal – 74.1%
a bylaws. Beer poly Coat – 56.4%
rt containers Glass (non-refillable beer) –
e
b are collected 94.6%
Al
through Glass (refillable beer) –
licencees, 97.1%
liquor stores Glass – 90.5%
and beer plastic – 74.4%
stores. Overall - 82%
Notes: For references and sources, see the Alberta legislation page
Industry Implemented All ready- All Non- Not regulated Not Return to Retained by 2010 redemption rates:
Product 1970, current to-drink containers Alcohol: by government. regulated by retail or producers, or Encorp (Alcoholic and non-
Stewardship: version beverages for accepted Up to & Varies by govt. depots the producer alcoholic): 80%
Beverage implemented except milk beverages Including 1 container type Determined agency, to
a Container in 2004 & milk Litre: and retail store by cover Brewers Distributors Ltd
bi Product substitutes 5¢Over 1 L: or depot producers program (Refillable beer bottles and
m
u Category 20 ¢ agreement. and their management domestic beer cans): 94%
Col agencies including
h Alcohol: collection,
s
ti Up to & recycling,
ri
B Including 1 and consumer
Litre: awareness.
10¢Over 1
L: 20 ¢
Notes: For references and sources, see the British Columbia legislation page.
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