[OKC] Single Stream Recycling - EPA webinar recap

[Jennifer Alig]

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From: Hershey, Ilda <ilda.hershey at okstate.edu>
Date: Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Subject: Single Stream Recycling - EPA webinar recap

 “Single Stream Recycling: The Good the Bad and the Ugly,” was a webinar
hosted by EPA on July 21, 2011.  If you missed it, you can see the video
here:
http://www.epa.gov/wastes/rcc/web-academy/2011/videos/jul/jul11_video.htm***
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If you are unable to view the video, a transcript is also available at the
same website.****

Below is a description of the 1.5 hour webinar….****

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SMM Web Academy - Single Stream Recycling: The Good the Bad and the Ugly,
July 21, 2011 ****

Many have touted the successes in increasing participation and the amount of
material collected by switching to single stream recycling, where all
materials, paper, glass, plastic and metals are put in one bin. Others have
criticized single stream for the amount of contamination it causes in the
materials collected and the large amount of contamination, especially from
broken glass it causes to the recyclables, causing a lot of the material
collected to be landfilled or sold at a lower price. This webinar will have
three experts in single stream recycling discuss in a debate style format
the pros and cons of this recycling system and offer tips on how to run an
effective program.****
Speaker Bios:****

**·     ***Richard Gertman,* Principal, Cascadia Consulting Group, brings
over 40 years of experience in the solid waste management field, developing
and implementing innovative source reduction, recycling, composting, and
market development programs; designing materials recovery facilities;
assisting communities in the procurement of collection and processing
services; conducting workshops; preparing reports on methods to increase
efficiency in collection and processing of recyclable materials; and
developing and analyzing innovative rate structures to accomplish program
goals. Throughout his professional career, Richard has served in a range of
capacities—municipal program planner, government policymaker, hauler and
consultant.****

**·     ***Jennifer Grace,* Regional Supply Chain Manager, Strategic
Materials, Inc., has been with Strategic Materials for over a year. She is
responsible for acquiring glass for the Northeast and Midwest plants. Prior
to joining SMI, she bought synthetic rubber and recycled rubber crumb for
Goodyear in Akron. She is a graduate of the University of Akron.****

**·     ***Jim Marcinko*, Waste Management Recycle America, Area Recycling
Operations Director, is currently responsible for operations of 6 recycling
processing facilities throughout Maryland and Virginia and is focused on the
oversight of the daily management and productivity of the sites. There are
approximately 300 employees working within the 6 recycling processing
facilities on a daily basis. Processing volume is 55,000 tons per month
combined for the 6 facilities. Jim has been with WM Recycle America since
1993 and has 18 years experience in the Solid Waste and Recycling industry.
Jim is a graduate of Towson State University.
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