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In order to meet the above goals the district must document an array of measurements, evaluations and inventories. There is a great deal of information gathered, analysis and projections made to be written in a Plan (Goal #6). This Plan, covering at least 15 years, is updated and approved by Ohio EPA every five years. Ohio EPA approved the Fifth Revision of the RPHF Solid Waste Plan on July 12, 2018. Work on the next revision will have Ohio EPA approval by January 12, 2024. 

The 15 year projections include population, waste generation, composition of the waste stream, landfill capacities and waste reduction percentages. The Plan must also include detailed strategies demonstrating compliances with the goals listed above and the mechanism(s) to fund implementation of the Plan once approved. 

This Plan Update demonstrates compliance with Goal #1.  This requires the District to provide infrastructure access for at least 90% of its residents, evaluate its waste recycling rate, and ensure commercial/institutional generators have access to recycling opportunities.  Infrastructure access for residents is achieved through curbside and drop-off recycling programs. The drop-off recycling program utilizes single-stream multi-material containers generally available 24/7. The drop-off program requires costly transportation while traveling all four counties, with processing in Columbus. Unfortunately, the drop-off recycling program is plagued by misuse and surges of materials. Best practices indicate curbside recycling programs achieve more materials and a cleaner stream. The drop-off recycling opportunities should remain constant throughout the planning period, but this Plan Update is increasing the effort to add new curbside recycling services within the District.