Agenda 04/28/2020 Item #16C10 (Solid Waste Foam Recycling Grant)04/28/2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize staff to electronically apply for a foam recycling grant, in the
amount up to $50,000, through the Foam Recycling Coalition (FRC) to be used at Solid and
Hazardous Waste Management Division (SHWMD) Recycling Facilities.
OBJECTIVE: To receive approval from the Board of Collier County Commissioners (“the Board”) to
allow staff to submit a foam recycling grant application for the acquisition of a foam recycling system
from Foam Cycle LLC.
CONSIDERATIONS: The SHWMD’s mission is to deliver best value, high quality, sustainable solid
waste management services that exceeds customers’ expectations. The source of the $50,000 grant
funding, Foam Recycling Coalition, (FRC), a special interest group of the Foodservice Packaging
Institute (FPI), was launched to support increased recycling of foodservice packaging made from foam
polystyrene. In order to meet this objective, the FRC shares general information on foam recycling,
provides technical resources and offers funding assistance to programs ready to start or strengthen post-
consumer foam recycling.
Applying for this grant would allow the County to consider foam, specifically, Grade A and B
polystyrene, recycling. The grant allows the SHWMD to purchase the XT200E; a 200lb per hour foam
densifier, that processes raw foam material into a marketable commodity. The grant includes equipment
purchasing, delivery, installation, staff training, and maintenance, for a one-year period. Vendor,
Recycle Tech, has offered the County $0.15/lb for Grade A foam and $0.03/lb Grade B foam.
In accordance with the Board approved Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategy component for
material reuse and recycling, this method of foam recycling considers an innovative and progressive
approach for material management. Furthermore, the ability to recycle foam keeps this material out of
the landfill; thereby, preserving landfill airspace. SHWMD focuses on strategic ways to reduce or
recycle the municipal solid waste stream in order to increase our customer service level. Residents of
Collier County value recycling and understand the importance of preserving the environment. The
SHWMD have received numerous requests through the Qualtrics program for Styrofoam recycling.
The SHWMD has developed an all-inclusive strategy comprised of logistic and operational guidelines,
targeted marketing strategies, outreach initiative, quantifiable goals, and a timeline for implementation.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of the project is $114,400. Grant funding in the amount of $50,000
will be provided by the Foodservice Packaging Institute, Inc. (FPI), if awarded the grant revenue will be
recognized at a future board meeting. Although this grant application does not require a match, the
County is required to cover both marketing and labor costs estimated at $64,400. The funding source for
the foam recycling program is budgeted in the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Fund (473).
Any revenues derived from the sale of foam will offset any additional costs for marketing and
maintenance. There are no other costs associated with the program.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: No growth management impact will result from this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION: This item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote
for Board approval. - JAB
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to electronically apply for the Foam Recycling Coalition
Grant.
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04/28/2020
Prepared by: Taylor Sawatzky, Recycling Coordinator, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Collier County APPLICATION (PDF)
2. Collier County Foam Grant Exhibit's (PDF)
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04/28/2020
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.C.10
Doc ID: 12173
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize staff to electronically apply for a foam recycling
grant, in the amount up to $50,000, through the Foam Recycling Coalition (FRC) to be used at Solid and
Hazardous Waste Management Division (SHWMD) Recycling Facilities.
Meeting Date: 04/28/2020
Prepared by:
Title: – Solid and Hazardous Waste
Name: Nadine Dunham
04/06/2020 3:24 PM
Submitted by:
Title: – Solid and Hazardous Waste
Name: Kari Hodgson
04/06/2020 3:24 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Utilities Operations Support Joseph Bellone Additional Reviewer Completed 04/08/2020 10:23 AM
Solid and Hazardous Waste Kari Hodgson Additional Reviewer Completed 04/08/2020 11:55 AM
Public Utilities Department Dan Rodriguez Additional Reviewer Completed 04/17/2020 5:03 PM
Public Utilities Department Drew Cody Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 04/20/2020 11:26 AM
Public Utilities Department George Yilmaz Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 04/20/2020 4:32 PM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 04/21/2020 8:14 AM
County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 04/21/2020 8:55 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 04/21/2020 9:01 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 04/21/2020 10:07 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 04/21/2020 12:52 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 04/21/2020 1:11 PM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 04/21/2020 5:06 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/28/2020 9:00 AM
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Please note that all information shared in this application will be treated as confidential and will
only be seen by the FRC. Please limit your proposal length to the space provided in the form.
Questions? Please email recyclefoam@fpi.org. Submit completed applications to recyclefoam@fpi.org.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization
Name and title of main contact
Address
Telephone Cell phone Fax number
E-mail address
RECYCLING FACILITY DESCRIPTION
Owner of MRF Operator of MRF
Location of facility
Capacity of facility, TPY (tons/year)Current throughput, TPY
Operating hours Number of shifts
Residential tonnage processed/year Commercial tonnage processed/year (if applicable)
Households served Population served
Communities served
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide details about your operation, facility, and community,
and the overall plan for adding/improving foam polystyrene recovery.
The Foam Recycling Coalition’s Grant Program
APPLICATION FORM
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Packet Pg. 1891 Attachment: Collier County APPLICATION (12173 : Foam Grant Application)
The Foam Recycling Coalition’s Grant Program
APPLICATION FORM, PAGE 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION, CONTINUED
MATERIAL TARGETED FOR RECYCLING
List the types of foam polystyrene products targeted by the recycling program (foodservice packaging must be one of the tar-
geted materials to be eligible). Please also include a list of the other material accepted for recovery at the recycling facility.
END MARKET PLAN
Provide the name(s) of the company(ies) that has/have agreed to purchase the recycled foam and the terms.
(TL/LTL quantities, FOB sellers dock, etc.)
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Packet Pg. 1892 Attachment: Collier County APPLICATION (12173 : Foam Grant Application)
The Foam Recycling Coalition’s Grant Program
APPLICATION FORM, PAGE 3
MEASUREMENT PLAN
Provide a description of how the facility collects and tracks data. This data would be used to track the weight, percent of overall
material composition, and market value of the polystyrene foam that is processed and sold.
OUTREACH PLAN
Provide a detailed description of plans for program promotion of post-consumer polystyrene foam recycling or current outreach
methods for existing programs. How will the MRF operator and community work together to support and promote the program?
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Packet Pg. 1893 Attachment: Collier County APPLICATION (12173 : Foam Grant Application)
The Foam Recycling Coalition’s Grant Program
APPLICATION FORM, PAGE 4
IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
Provide an estimated timeline for the proposed grant project. The timeline should include the dates for planning, equipment
testing and purchase, delivery, installation, equipment start-up, program promotion and outreach, and program kickoff.
REQUEST GRANT AMOUNT AND PROGRAM BUDGET
Provide a detailed budget for the purchase and installation of the necessary equipment to collect, process and
sell recycled polystyrene foam, or to improve existing recovery programs. Please include equipment supplier names,
and indicate what portion of the budget would be funded by the FRC grant versus self-funded.
ITEM FRC FUNDED SELF-FUNDED TOTAL
High capacity blower, grinder and foam densifier
(include supplier name)$45,000 $45,000
Freight and installation $4,500 $4,500
Conveyor system $10,500 $10,500
Electrical Installation $5,000 $5,000
TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES $49,500 $15,500 $65,000
Sample Budget
ITEM FRC FUNDED SELF-FUNDED TOTAL
TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES
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Packet Pg. 1894 Attachment: Collier County APPLICATION (12173 : Foam Grant Application)
The Foam Recycling Coalition’s Grant Program
APPLICATION FORM, PAGE 5
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Make a list of any supporting documentation that will be provided as an additional attachment to your application submission
email such as copies of quotes received for densifier systems, associated components, and installation.
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Packet Pg. 1895 Attachment: Collier County APPLICATION (12173 : Foam Grant Application)
Foam Recycling
Grant Packet
Collier County Solid & Hazardous Waste
Prepared by:
Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Division
3339 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 302
Naples, Florida 34104
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Packet Pg. 1896 Attachment: Collier County Foam Grant Exhibit's (12173 : Foam Grant Application)
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EXHIBIT 1 FUNDING
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Packet Pg. 1897 Attachment: Collier County Foam Grant Exhibit's (12173 : Foam Grant Application)
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EXHIBIT 2 FOAM QUOTE
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Packet Pg. 1898 Attachment: Collier County Foam Grant Exhibit's (12173 : Foam Grant Application)
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EXHIBIT 3 EDUCATION ZONES
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Packet Pg. 1899 Attachment: Collier County Foam Grant Exhibit's (12173 : Foam Grant Application)
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EXHIBIT 4 END MARKET QUOTE
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Packet Pg. 1900 Attachment: Collier County Foam Grant Exhibit's (12173 : Foam Grant Application)
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Packet Pg. 1901 Attachment: Collier County Foam Grant Exhibit's (12173 : Foam Grant Application)
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EXHIBIT 5 FACILITY LOCATIONS
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Packet Pg. 1902 Attachment: Collier County Foam Grant Exhibit's (12173 : Foam Grant Application)