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Williamson County Landfill
Annual Report Fiscal year 9/01/2009 to 8/31/2010
Section 4.4 of agreement between Williamson County & Waste Management
Landfill Highlights
Tonnage Material Collected
267,267 Waste
13,198 Brush diverted
7,092 C&D debris
Our Focus:Recycling Center
Williamson County LandfillHousehold Hazardous Waste
Community Outreach
Recycling Highlights
Recycling Center Visitors Material Collected7,000
Gallons175 Anti-Freeze4,314 Used Oil 2,000 Paint
Pounds 697,756 Scrap Metal72,240 Plastic69,279 Paper101,120 Cardboard5,000 Aluminum96,000 e-waste
95,363 Household Hazardous Waste
Recycling Center
Semi-annual HHW events
• The Hutto Recycling Center is located at the entrance to the Williamson County Landfill on F.M. 1660
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – noonSunday: Closed (512) 846-2756
• In 2010 recycling services expanded to accept batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and paint
• Number of monthly visitors increased from just 65 in the first month of operation to a steady stream of 500-600 visitors each month.
Recycling Center
Recycling Center - 1,041,395 pounds
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Recycling Center Stats Materials Col-lected (lbs.)
Recycling Center
Anti-freeze Used oil Paint0
5001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,0004,5005,000
Recycling Center Stats Continued
Materials Collected (gallons)
• After the holidays, residents can drop off their Christmas trees at the Williamson County Landfill to be recycled.
• WM also recycles brush by chipping it into mulch.
Mulch & Brush Recycling
• The mulch created from the trees and brush is then offered to County residents free of charge.
Landfill - Waste Stream
Types of Waste Disposed of at Williamson County
Residential 45%
C&D23%
Other16%
Commercial11%
Brush 5%
• Keep Hutto Beautiful’s Trash-Off event and regular clean ups and beautification projects
• Riverside Resource Center
• An Adult Day Center for the disabled
• Head-Start Program for early childhood development
• A family whose home had been tragically destroyed
• Flood victims
Free/Reduced Landfill Disposal
• Daily litter pickup on RM 1660 and surrounding County roads.
• Every summer, Waste Management Partners with Texas Department of Transportation’s “Don’t Mess with Texas” Campaign to prevent accidental litter by reminding drivers to“cover their load.”
• The information was made available in Spanish & English.
Landfill - Litter Prevention
Landfill - Site Development
On June 8 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. an open house at the Hutto Middle School was held to review the proposed Master Site Development and Recycling Plans.
• 95,363 lbs of HHW collected in 2010
• 1,700 Williamson CountyResidents served
•Waste Management held two HHW events in 2010
-Cedar Park 3/27/10-Round Rock 9/25/10
Household Hazardous Waste
• Distributed 3 newsletters in 2010 to neighbors.
• Updated community brochure to a post card.
• Participated in Williamson County’s Brown Santa event.
• Participated in local golf tournaments to help community organizations such as the Hutto Athletic Booster Club and the Hutto Lions Club.
Community Engagement
• During Earth Day, Waste Management made presentations to schools to discuss the importance of recycling and reducing waste.
• WM was on the Communications Committee of Hutto Education Foundation and attended the annual gala.
• WM regularly gives tours of the landfill to Hutto students on field trips. Children learn about the importance of recycling, waste reduction & responsible waste management.
Community Engagement
• In 2010, Waste Management donated more than $12,000 to Hutto non-profits including:– Hutto Youth Football & Cheer Association – WBC Opportunities Head Start Program– Hutto Athletic Booster Club– Williamson County Symphony Orchestra – Hutto Community Food Pantry– Ray Elementary School– Nadine Johnson Elementary School – Hutto Cemetery Association– Brown Santa– Hutto High School
• Since 2005, WM has donated more than $80,000 to Hutto non-profits
Community Donations
• Waste Management provides tours to Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and other groups also.
• WM regularly participates in Career Day events throughout the district- Math and Science are a key focus.
Community Education
WM also provides presentations to adult organizations, such as the Mayors luncheon held in Cedar Park- all cities within Williamson County are regularly informed about landfill & recycling center activities.
• Waste Management is helping Veterans' Hill Elementary School build an outdoor classroom and has donated $1,000 and other in-kind services to support the project.
Community
Community Education
• In 2010, Waste Management re-joined the Hutto Chamber of Commerce as a Gold Member and proudly displays its honorary Hippo at the Gatehouse entrance.
• WM is an active member and attends luncheons, dinners, festivals and meetings put on by the Chamber.
Community - Hutto Chamber
• Landfill Manager Jason Kjar is an ex-officio member.
• Actively participates in clean ups and other events.
• Waste Management has provided in-kind support and services to help clean up some overgrown property located in Old Town Hutto to help KHB create a community garden.
Community - Keep Hutto Beautiful