DuPage County Environmental Committee met August 1.
Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
8:45 AM meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Brian J Krajewski at 8:50 AM.
2. Roll Call
Present: Krajewski, Noonan, Fichtner, Healy, Anderson
Absent: Grant, Wiley
Prior to moving on with the agenda Member Krajewski accepted a motion by Member
Noonan and seconded by Member Fichtner to make Member Anderson a member of the
Environmental Committee for quorum purposes. All members voted aye. Motion passes.
3. Chairman's Remarks
4. Public Comment
None
5. Approval of Minutes
A. Environmental Committee - Regular Meeting - Jul 11, 2017 8:45 AM
Result: Accepted [Unanimous]
Mover: Sean T Noonan, District 2
Seconder: Janice Anderson, District 5
Ayes: Krajewski, Noonan, Fichtner, Anderson
B. Environmental Committee - Regular Meeting - Jun 6, 2017 8:45 AM
Result: Accepted [Unanimous]
Mover: Sean T Noonan, District 2
Seconder: Janice Anderson, District 5
Ayes: Krajewski, Noonan, Fichtner, Anderson
6. Action Items
A. Action Item -- Agreement Between the County of DuPage, Illinois and eWorks
Electronics Services, Inc. to Provide Electronics Recycling to Residents of DuPage
County
Result: Accepted [Unanimous]
Mover: Sean T Noonan, District 2
Seconder: Paul Fichtner, District 1
Ayes: Krajewski, Noonan, Fichtner, Anderson
7. Staff Updates
A. Foam Recycling Update
Prior to the Stryofoam Update, Member Fichtner left at 8:51AM - Quorum lost.
Andi Dierich, one of DuPage County's Environmental Coordinators for the Building &
Zoning Department, informed the committee that at the 421 Building and off site at the
Woodridge Waste Water Treatment Plant that we are continually collecting Styrofoam
containers and that the collections are steadily increasing. Andi also mentioned that the bins
last year were about three quarters full and this year we had a trailer and them some.
Once the Styrofoam is inspected by staff, its bagged and taken to Dart, the North Aurora
Facility for recycling, informed Andi. Additional deliveries were scheduled due to the large
amount of foam that has been collected at both sites, stated Ms. Dierich.
Ms. Dierich went on to explain to the committee that the Food Service Recycling is ongoing
and we have collected about five bags a month.
Member Krajewski inquired how often is there cross contamination where the wrong type
item is placed in the Styrofoam bin? Andi informed that mainly the Styrofoam is not mixed
with other items, but at times the Styrofoam has not been rinsed thoroughly causing spillage
to contaminate the bag, hence that bag must be placed in the trash. Perhaps four out of seven
bags of foam are recyclable added Andi.
Lisa Smith, DuPage County States Attorney Assistant inquired if there are Styrofoam
recycling opportunities in the 505 building, and Andi stated not at this time, however it is
under consideration. In the 421building, the cafeteria is generally utilized by staff, and we
can monitor the bin closely, however in the other buildings it harder to manage and oversee
the collection since staff will not be primary users, but visitors to the building may place the
wrong items in the recycling bin, informed Ms. Dierich, causing contamination rending the
intended recyclable futile.
Nick Kottmeyer, the Director of Operations, explained to the committee that this is a pilot
program and we will examine the outcome to determine if we are going to expand the
program campus wide.
Member Krajewski inquired if the foam cups are more economically favorable than the paper
cups. Ms. Dierich informed, per the price analysis that the foam cups are less expensive than
the paper.
Member Anderson asked if the recycling bins are only located in the cafeteria? Ms. Dierich
answered, yes, however there are some departments that collect the foam and bring it back to
the cafeteria.
Discussion ensued regarding the pricing of Styrofoam cups and paper cups. Mr. Kottmeyer
informed the committee that he will follow up on the pricing for foam cups verses paper cups
and report the findings back to the committee.
Ms. Dierich provided a PowerPoint presentation for the committee and the PowerPoint will
be attached and made a part of these minutes.
At 8:52, Member Healy entered the meeting,a quorum was achieved, and lost at 8:52AM
when he exited. Only updates were provided thereafter.
1. Presentation
2. Strofoam Recycling Update
8. Presentations
A. Educational Partners - Scarce DuPage County Projects
Scarce did not have a presentation at this time.
Kay, of SCARCE provided a verbal update regarding recycling issues.
9. Old Business
None
10. New Business
None
11. Adjournment
Without objection the meeting adjourned at 9:04 AM.
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