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NOTICE OF MEETING AND TENTATIVE AGENDAi
City of Jefferson Environmental Quality Commission
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 ~ 2:30 PM
City Hall, 320 E. McCarty Street, Jefferson City, Missouri ~ Boone Bancroft Room
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TENTATIVE AGENDA
1.Call to Order
2.Approval of Agenda
3.Approval of Minutes from August 25, 2021
4.New Business
a.Election of Officers
b.Wears Creek Tour Discussion
c.Glass Recycle Bin Improvements
d.Downtown Recycling
5.Old Business
a.Code Review Chapter 7 Article II “Environmental Quality Commission”
6.Other Business
a.Neighborhood Services Division Report
b.Capital Area Transportation Plan
c.2022 Meeting Schedule
7.Public Comment
8.Adjourn
August 25, 2021
EQC Meeting Minutes
Minutes
City of Jefferson
Environmental Quality Commission
August 25, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Todd Higgins called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Todd entertained a motion to approve the agenda as published. Hannah made a motion to approve the
agenda. Aaron seconded the motion. The motion passed with all voting in favor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Todd entertained a motion to approve meeting minutes from July 28, 2021. Rita made a motion to
approve both minutes. Jeanne seconded the motion. The motion passed with all voting in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
OLD BUSINESS
Amy reported that City supported plans and publications were sent to commission members to assist in
choosing a focus. Councilman Spencer indicated that Public Works has begun establishing a stormwater
committee so that task no longer needs consideration. Todd requested that commission work on
promoting rain gardens, food waste alternatives, and replacing Republic recycle bin stickers. Aaron
proposed that Wears Creek be a main focus. Jeanne suggested focusing on one section of Wears Creek.
Hannah referred to Key Recommendations mentioned on page 12 of the Wears Creek Basin Staff Report
on Prior Planning. Marrianne motioned to organize a site tour of Wears Creek for the next meeting. Rita
seconded the motion. The motion passed with all voting in favor. Katrina and Amy will schedule the tour
and make arrangements.
OTHER BUSINESS
No other business.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 3:08 p.m.
Commission
Present
Attendance
Record Staff Present
Rita Esterly 3 of 3 Amy Schroeder, Community Relations Manager
Hannah Frevert 3 of 3 Katrina Williams, CAMPO
Todd Higgins 3 of 3 Mayor Carrie Tergin
Jeanne Jacobek 2 of 3 Gail Strope, Human Resources
Aaron Mealy 3 of 3
Marrianne Ryno 1 of 3
City Council – Present
Not Present
Scott Spencer
Mike Lester
Kristi Campbell 2 of 3
Glass Recycle Bin Improvements
The City owns four Ripple glass recycling containers, two of which are in need of exterior updates.
Funding is available in Recycling Education and Promotion. To be considered an eligible expense, we
need a strong tie back to education and promotion, which can be done with the use of a QR Code and
other creative ideas.
Staff asks that Environmental Quality Commission consider making a recommendation to approve
spending Recycling Education and Promotion funds on the repainting and rebranding of the Ripple Glass
containers.
Code Review Chapter 7 Article II
“Environmental Quality Commission”
Staff review of EQC Code with proposed changes
The changes outlined below are the result of City staff from JC Parks, Planning, and Law
Departments review. At this time staff recommends the following changes:
ARTICLE II. - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION
Sec. 7-12. - Members.
A.Composition. The Commission shall consist of nine seven voting members with education or
experience to act on questions pertaining to environmental quality. from various areas, such as
education, transportation, technology, public health, faith/spiritual, business, health care, social
service, economic development, recreation and urban planning. Of the nine members, the Parks and
Recreation Commission shall appoint one staff or Commission member to serve as a voting
member.
B. Ex-officio. A non-voting staff member from each of the departments of Parks, Recreation, &
Forestry and Planning & Protective Services, and Public Works shall serve as ex-officio members
to promote coordination among multiple City departments.
C.Residency. At least seven five members shall be residents of the City of Jefferson; a maximum of
two members may reside outside the City.
Update virtual meeting language to match other recent code changes
Sec. 7-18. - Annual report.
The Commission shall make an annual report to the Parks and Recreation Commission and City
Council, giving a full account of its business and its accomplishments.
Neighborhood Services Division Report
2021 PPS Annual Report Page | 23 June 16, 2022
Recycling Accomplishments in 2021
The City of Jefferson has multiple programs
available to help residents recycle a wide variety of
materials. The City’s overall calculated diversion
rate as of October 31, 2021, was approximately
37.8 %. On average, the residents of the City of
Jefferson are recycling 19% of their waste.
Single Stream Recycling
Republic Services provides city-wide trash services
and curbside Single Stream Recycling to residents.
Single Stream Recycling is voluntary and available
at no additional cost. Trash and recycling are
picked up once per week. Single Stream Recycling
accepted materials include aluminum cans, mixed
paper fiber, cardboard, plastics #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7.
Republic Services collected 22,905,580 pounds of
generated waste, with approximately 4,395,660
being diverted away from the landfill through the
single-stream recycling program offered by
Republic Services.
Household Hazardous Waste
In March of 2011, the Cole County Household
Hazardous Waste Facility opened. The Household
Hazardous Waste facility is a cooperative project
between the City, Cole County, and Republic
Services dedicated to serving the residents of Cole
County at no charge.
The Household Hazardous Waste program keeps
products that contain corrosive, toxic, flammable,
or reactive ingredients out of the landfill, streams,
and ditches where it could potentially cause harm
to ecosystems and human health. In 2021, 280
residents were served, and over 9,000 pounds of
waste were collected.
Portable Recycling Trailers
Portable Recycling Trailers are available for use by
the public at Hough Park.
Downtown Recycling Containers
Recycling is available in the downtown area with
the placement of green recycling containers in six
locations. Republic Services estimates 7,767
pounds of recycling materials is collected from
Downtown Jefferson City each week.
Adopt A Street/Adopt A Spot Program
Twenty organizations and individuals have adopted
approximately seven miles of city streets through
the Adopt-A-Street program. They are charged with
picking up litter in their designated areas.
Three organizations and individuals are
participating in the Adopt-A-Spot program with the
adoption of an island on Tower Drive and another
on Jobe Drive. They have taken responsibility for
limited planting, watering, and mowing.
In 2016, the City of Jefferson assisted the
Downtown Jefferson City Association in creating an
Adopt-A-Block program.
The boundaries are 100 W. High to 300 E. High;
100-200 Block of Madison. The program requires
the following activities to occur at least quarterly:
1. Engage in planning and pruning of trees in
wells
2. Litter pick up (including cigarette butts)
3. Police the area around the trash receptacles
4. Other activities approved by the City
The adopter will also take note of any safety
hazards, damaged benches, signs, or sidewalks and
report them to the City.
Yard Waste
The City of Jefferson contracts with All Season
Lawn Care to operate a local compost facility.
Residents within the city limits may take yard
trimmings, clippings, branches, and brush
originating from their personal property to the
2021 PPS Annual Report Page | 24 June 16, 2022
facility at no cost. In 2021, approximately 14,508
patrons brought in 6,236,100 cubic yards of waste.
Glass Recycling
In 2011, the City of Jefferson began a glass
recycling program with Ripple Glass. The City of
Jefferson offers 4 locations to recycle glass.
1700 South Ridge Dr (McKay Park)
2284 Hyde Park Road
1228 E. McCarty Street (Save-A-Lot)
2730 W. Main Street (In front of Federal
Recycling)
Recycled glass is consolidated at a city facility and
then sent to Ripple Glass in Kansas City, MO. The
glass is cleaned, sorted, and crushed into a cullet
upon arriving at Ripple Glass. The cleaned cullet is
then made into insulation or new glass bottles.
In 2021, the City of Jefferson celebrated its tenth
anniversary with Ripple Glass. In 2021, the City of
Jefferson recycled 309.62 tons of glass. The total
amount of glass recycled in the past ten years is
2,615.43 tons!
Other Recycling Opportunities
Residents may recycle through Single Stream
recycling carts. Similar recycling items are also
accepted at New World Recycling and Federal
Recycling. Midwest Recycling Center provides
Jefferson City with electronic recycling services to
properly divert electronic waste from the landfill.
Brownfields
The City of Jefferson participated in the
Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup program through
the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
This program includes a Phase I Environmental
Assessment that researches potential
environmental impacts of an area or site-specific
property; and a Phase II Environmental Site
Assessment includes contaminant sampling and
identification.
The City conducted a Phase I Environmental
Assessment on City-owned properties at 601, 605,
701, 711 Mulberry Street. The Phase I research
determined that a follow-up Phase II would be
needed.
The City conducted a Phase II Environmental
Assessment on City-owned properties at the
Missouri State Penitentiary site. The Phase II
Environmental Assessment did not indicate that a
clean-up was necessary.
Economic Development Administration - MSP
The City of Jefferson received a $1.5 million grant
from the Economic Development Administration
(EDA) for infrastructure projects at the Missouri
State Penitentiary Redevelopment Site (MSP). The
project will support the construction of a hotel and
conference center.
Neighborhood Services staff prepared the grant
application and currently serve as the lead
administrator of the grant.
Bluebird Composting Food Waste & Organics Recycling Program
What We Collect:
Food/Other Waste
Fruits & Vegetables
Meat & Shellfish Products
Cut flowers
Hair/fur
Eggs & Dairy
Bread & Grains
Coffee Grounds, filters & tea
bags
Carbon Materials
• Used napkins/paper towels
• Non-coated Paper plates/cups
• Certified Compostable cups
• Paper to-go containers
Note: we will accept certified compostable
items (cups, plates etcetera), but not
"biodegradable" items, which could take
years to decompose.
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How it works:
Bluebird Composting LLC - Green Team
4657 State Road HH, Fulton, MO, 65251
gogreen(S)bluebirdcomposting.com
Green 573-8I8-7115 or 573-999-4082
TEAM
We offer sturdy 65-gallon roll cart containers for your food
waste recycling needs. We will pick up your full containers
once or twice a week or more often based on your needs.
' ^ Pricing includes:
• Compostable liner (helps keep
containers cleani)
• Washed container exchange.
• Flyers, training or informational
materials on what to compost as
requested.
Pricing:
Number of
containers
Cost per pick-up Weekly Cost
ist $20 $20
2nd $17 $37
3rd $15 $52
4th $13 $65
Why Recycle Organic Waste?
30-50% of our "trash" is organic compostable material but ends up in our overflowing landfills. Organic waste in landfills
cannot properly breakdown due to the lack of oxygen and micro-organisms necessary for healthy decomposition. In an
air-locked or capped environment organic material decomposes anaerobically (oxygen
deprived) resulting in the creation of greenhouse gas emissions, namely methane (Ch4).
Landfills are the largest human source of methane emissions in the world and the
compostable organic "wet matter" is a major contributing factor. Methane gas is 20x more
harmful to our atmosphere than carbon dioxide (Co2). However, when organic materials are
properly composted and allowed to decompose in an aerobic (oxygen rich) process with
carbon the greenhouse gas emissions produced are negligible. Therefore, to care for our
earth and protect our future it is vitally important we all consciously strive to keep as much
organic materials out of our landfills as we can.
LOCAL RECYCLING GUIDE
For questions about recycling, please contact the City of Jefferson at 573-634-6410.
More information about sustainable initiatives and recycling education, visit the
City of Jefferson’s Recycling website:
www.jeffcitymo.org/pps/solidwasterecycling
Single Stream Recycling and Trash
Service:
Allied Waste/Republic Services
5605 Moreau River Access Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65101-7919
573-635-8805
Recycling Centers:
* Please call if you have a specific question on
accepted items.
Toebben Enterprises
New World Recycling
2007 Idlewood Road
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-635-0331
Newworldmissouri.com
Federal Recycling & Waste Solutions
2730 West Main St.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-636-5828
Federalinternational.com
Electronics and Appliances:
*Usually anything with a cord or battery
operated is accepted.
Midwest Recycling Center
1327 Missouri 179
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573.635.4122
Midwrc.net
Yard Waste:
*Free of charge to city residents
Compost Site
2417 South Ridge Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-893-4257
Mercury: Department of Natural
Resources 573-751-3176
Tires: any tire store will take them back
for a fee. The fee varies by store.
Household Hazardous Waste:
Cole County Household Hazardous Waste
Facility
By Appointment Only!
2310 Hyde Park Rd.
573-634-6410 for appointment
Glass Recycling Locations:
*Food and beverage container glass only
windows, electronics, bags, boxes, and light
bulbs prohibited in bins.
Save-a-Lot parking lot
1228 E. McCarty Street
Hyde Park
2284 Hyde Park Road
Federal Recycling front lot
2730 W. Main Street
McKay Park
1700 South Ridge Dr.
Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at (573) 634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as
required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request.
2022 Drop-Off Dates
Cole County/Jefferson City of Jefferson
Household Hazardous Waste*
Open to all residents of Jefferson City and Cole County
NO CHARGE FOR ANY WASTE
To Schedule Appointments Call: 573.634.6410
The 2022 Household Hazardous Waste drop off dates are as follows:
March 16
April 20
May 18
June 15
September 7
September 14
October 5
To schedule an appointment go to www.hhwscheduling.as.me
*Commercial or Business Waste Not Accepted
Accepted Items: Paints: Oil-Based Only Acid, Adhesives & Glues, Aerosol Cans, Ammonia,
Antifreeze, Art/Hobby Paints, Bases (Chemicals), Batteries: NiCad & NiMH, Batteries:
Rechargeable Batteries: Car, Bleach, Brake Fluid, Capacitors, Caulk, Car Wax/Cleaners, Charcoal
lighter fluid, CFCs &HCFCs Disinfectants, Drain Opener, Fabric Dyes, Fertilizer, Fingernail
Polish/Removers, Flea Collars, Furniture Polish/Waxes, Small Gas Cylinders Gasoline,
Insecticides, Insect Repellants & Poison, Kerosene & Fuel Oils, Lead, Lighter Fluid, Lubricating
Oils, Mothballs, Motor Oil, Organic Solvents, Oven Cleaner, Fluid, Tub/Tile Cleaner, Varnish,
Windshield Wiper Fluid, Wood Preservatives, Wood Stain, Paint Stripper, Pesticides Pet
Sprays/Dips, Photographic Chemicals, Propane Cylinders, Handheld Rat/Mouse Poison, Septic
Tank Cleaners, Shoe Polish/Wax, Spa Care Chemicals, Spot Removers, Swimming Pool
Chemicals, Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Transmission Fluid, Fluorescent Tubes, light bulbs, Bulbs,
CFL’s, BBQ Sized Propane Tanks.
Items Not Accepted: Latex Paint, Ammunition, Asbestos, Commercial Waste, Explosives,
Medical/Bio- Waste Needles, Smoke Detectors, Tires Yard Waste Mercury, Infectious or
biological wastes (no needles or diabetic supplies), Radioactive Waste, Unknown Substances,
Appliances,Electronics,Glass.
2022 ScheduleHousehold Hazardous Waste Drop-OffCole County Residents Only
Residential Waste Only
Oil-based paints
Adhesives/Glues
Aerosol Cans
Ammonia
Antifreeze
Bases (Chemicals)
Bleach
Brake Fluid
Capacitors
Car Wax/Cleaners
Drain Opener
Fabric Dyes
Fertilizer
Flea Collars
Furniture Wax/Polish
Small Gas Cylinders
Gasoline
Pesticides & Insecticides
Insect Repellants/Poisons
Kerosene & Fuel Oils
BBQ Sized Propane Tanks
Septic Tank Cleaners
Handheld Mouse Poisons
Windshield Wiper Fluid
Fingernail Polish/Removers
Wood Preservatives
Spa Care Chemicals
By Appointment Only
Go to
www.hhwscheduling.as.me
or call
573-634-6410
Lighter Fluid
Lubricating Oils
Mothballs
Motor Oil
Organic Solvents
Oven Cleaner
Tub/Tile Cleaner
Varnish
Wood Stain
Paint Stripper
Pet Sprays/Dips
Photo Chemicals
Propane Cylinders
Shoe Polish/Wax
Spot Removers
Swimming Pool
Chemicals
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Transmission Fluid
Acids
CFCs & HCFCs
Disinfectants
Caulk
Commercial Waste
Latex Paint
Acrylic Paint
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Single use batteries
NiCAD/NIMH batteries
Car/Boat/Tractor batteries
Ammunition
Asbestos
Fireworks
Explosives
Medical/Bio-Waste
Needles
Smoke Detectors
Tires
Yard Waste
Infectious or Biological Waste
Diabetic Supplies
DEA Regulated Substances
Radioactive Waste
Unknown Substances
Appliances
Glass
Light Bulbs, CFLs
Nonacceptable Items
Accepted Items
www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/HHW
March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, September 7, September 14, and October 5
City of Jefferson
2022 Recycle Update
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Transload Facility
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Contamination
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Contamination
*Curbside recycling takes in roughly 200 tons per month with an average of 50
tons (25%) is contaminated and removed during a rough sort in the Transload
area.
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Common Contaminates
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Three Simple Tips
o Know what to throw –Each community is unique. Generally, you can
always recycle aluminum cans, plastic bottles and milk jugs and
cardboard boxes and paper products.
o Empty. Clean. Dry.™–When recycling items, make sure each container
is free of food or other residues. Take a few moments to rinse and dry
items before tossing them in your recycling bin.
o Don’t bag it –Never bag your recyclable items. Just throw them in the
bin loose.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR
A MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD.
Lillian Kinard
Manager, Municipal Sales