2006 campaign refrigerator recycling somebody has to do it. why not us!?! don’t plug it in –...
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2006 CampaignRefrigerator Recycling
Somebody has to do it.
Why not us!?!
DON’T PLUG IT IN – TURN IT IN
Empire Electric Empire Electric AssociationAssociation
Southwest Colorado and Southeast Southwest Colorado and Southeast UtahUtah
In The Beginning……• Other Rural Electrics/Investor Owned
utilities – Contracted out
• off site• out of mind• no generator responsibility• no education
• But then …..
A Four Corners Twist
– Local EEA Board committed to environmental stewardship
– Local control from collection to recycling & disposal
– Community collaboration across state lines
EEA BOARDEEA BOARD
•Local EEA Board leadership Local EEA Board leadership positionposition
Energy conservation Energy conservation Environmental stewardshipEnvironmental stewardshipCommunity commitmentCommunity commitmentValue Added Service for the membershipValue Added Service for the membershipSupport local programsSupport local programs
• Get Energy Hogs OFF LINE Get Energy Hogs OFF LINE
WHY DO IT!?!
The planning stage….
• Find local champions
• Available, compliant and enthusiastic
• Approvals
• Dates
Local Resources -- Local Resources -- ChampionsChampions
• LandfillsLandfills• Montezuma County (Colorado)Montezuma County (Colorado)• San Juan County (Utah)San Juan County (Utah)
• TechniciansTechnicians• San Juan County LandfillSan Juan County Landfill• Steve’s Commercial Refrigeration & Steve’s Commercial Refrigeration &
HeatingHeating
• Recycling Recycling • Belt SalvageBelt Salvage
Approvals and DatesApprovals and Dates Belt Salvage – Oct 2005 Belt Salvage – Oct 2005 EEA Board – Nov 2005EEA Board – Nov 2005 Montezuma County – Nov 2005Montezuma County – Nov 2005 Steve’s Appliances – Dec 2005Steve’s Appliances – Dec 2005 San Juan County – Jan 2006San Juan County – Jan 2006
TARGET DATE SET:TARGET DATE SET:
April 17-22, 2006April 17-22, 2006
Next step – How to ……
• Who, what, when, where advertise
• Issuing Certificate (Manifest)
• Limit potential abuse (copying)
• Setting protocols and limits
• Tracking and inventory
Advertising the Event
• Public Broadcast Radio
• Morning Talk Shows
• Newspapers
• Association Magazine
THE CERTIFICATE
Member Number
Member Details
Appliance Details
Signatures & Dates
Inventory Number
COMPLETED: January 2006
One final note:
Used Green Card Stock to discourage
copying
STATISTICS
• Appliances Received– Montezuma County – 163
•2 had material– San Juan County – 67
•None had material!
TOTAL RECEIVED
230
Processing StatisticsProcessing Statistics
• 88% of all units still had freon
• Appliance types:– 80% were refrigerators– 20% were freezers
• About 60 to 65% had been “plugged in”
Additional Benefits• Safety
• Old, heavy machines out of homes• Children playing in appliances
• Public education and awareness• Electrical• Clean Air Act (Freon)• Recycling• Responsibility and Accountability
Balancing the Energy EquationBalancing the Energy Equation
60% of the units still “plugged in"60% of the units still “plugged in" 50% of the units were primary and 50% of the units were primary and
replaced (55 units)replaced (55 units) 50% of the units were secondary (55 50% of the units were secondary (55
units)units) Energy Usage Difference Energy Usage Difference
(kWh/month)(kWh/month) Older models use 200 to 600Older models use 200 to 600 New efficient models use 120 to 150New efficient models use 120 to 150
Completing the EquationCompleting the Equation Upgrading primary units (KwH/month):Upgrading primary units (KwH/month):
55 x (400kWh – 135kWh) = 14,575kWh/month55 x (400kWh – 135kWh) = 14,575kWh/month Dropping secondary unit off line (kWh/month): Dropping secondary unit off line (kWh/month):
55 X 400(avg kWh/month) = 55 X 400(avg kWh/month) = 22,000kWh/month 22,000kWh/month
Total monthly savings Total monthly savings 22,000 + 14575 = 36,575 kWh22,000 + 14575 = 36,575 kWh
equals one month of energy forequals one month of energy for
50 50 houses houses
Solid Waste ImpactsTONS RECYCLED (both landfills):
24.1 tons
FREON RECLAIMED (Montezuma County):
5 cylinders
COSTS (Montezuma County Landfill only)
Freon Disposal: - $3,595
Personnel/Equipment: -$1,766
Empire Reimbursement: +$5,053
Sale of Metal: +$ 225
Total “out of pocket” cost: $ 83
CONTACTSCONTACTS• EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIATIONEMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION
• Doug Sparks, 970-565-4444Doug Sparks, 970-565-4444
• MONTEZUMA COUNTY LANDFILLMONTEZUMA COUNTY LANDFILL• Debby Barton, 970-565-9858Debby Barton, 970-565-9858
• SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNTY LANDFILLSAN JUAN COUNTY COUNTY LANDFILL• Rick Bailey, 435-587-3225Rick Bailey, 435-587-3225
• BELT SALVAGE dba BELT STEELBELT SALVAGE dba BELT STEEL• Dan Belt, 970-565-3144Dan Belt, 970-565-3144