Date Drafted:8/16/04
Date Revised: 9/10/04
Use of Leftover Latex Paint (LLP) as Alternative Daily Cover (ADC)
Objectives
To consolidate information available on this practice into a formal guidance
document for landfill operators who would like to use LLP as Alternative Daily
Cover. Gather information from those currently using paint as ADC, prepare the
guidance document and, if needed, test at a landfill(s) to pilot this practice to
gather additional data.
Project
Summary
This practice offers an opportunity to reduce the cost of post-consumer paint and
landfill management. The guidance document and pilot project would be directed
towards communities that currently do not have the funds or ability to recycle
latex paint and have landfill regulations and permit flexibility that allow them to
institute the practice. A consultant would research existing uses of paint as ADC,
design and conduct the pilot project (if needed), develop the guidance document,
and write the final pilot project report. NPCA and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) will oversee the project. The PSI non-paint
uses subgroup will make a recommendation to the steering committee as to
whether to conduct a pilot project based on compiled information from current
users. The final report will determine if the use of LLP as ADC meets
environmental requirements of landfill management (federal and state); the ability
of this practice to reduce leftover latex paint management costs; its ability to
reduce landfill operational expenses including equipment, labor, management,
operational costs and any technical costs related to the use of leftover latex paint
as ADC; and the potential use of this product nationally (e.g. locations and
volume of paint that could be applied per year).
Performance
Measures
Product Stewardship Institute
Paint Dialogue
Use of LLP as ADC

Performance of product as ADC, as measured by standard criteria used in
landfill operations.

Type and amount of leftover paint used per application (by square foot,
etc.)

Worker satisfaction with product as measured by survey.

Cost and availability of product as measured against standard product
alternatives.
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Date Revised: 9/10/04
Criteria
1. Cost reduction – Yes. There is potential to reduce LLP management costs
as well as landfill/ADC costs and landfill volume.
2. Market development – Yes. Other landfills could adopt this practice. Will
distribute guidance document to landfill operators via associations like
SWANA, NAHMMA, etc.
3. National applicability – No. May not be applicable to all landfills due to
state and local regulations and permit restrictions
4. Ability to make significant behavior change – n/a
5. Protect human health and environment – Yes. Testing will document the
health and environmental impacts of the practice. The practice will not be
promoted if negative impacts are documented.
6. Measurable results – Yes. Will document how much paint may be used as
ADC as well as changes in costs to manage landfills.
7. Viability/level of effort- Yes. Viable for a subset of the nation’s landfills
and can be done with a medium level of effort.
8. Learn something new- while many landfills are using, a guidance
document with case studies will formalize the practice and encourage others to
use.
Resource
Needs
NPCA and FDEP Staff Time – In kind estimate – 200 hours - $20,000
Pilot Project - Time and Materials - $30,000
Consultant Labor- $25,000
NPCA and FDEP will work with solid waste contacts and organizations (i.e.
SWANA, universities) to find a knowledgeable consultant or researcher to
conduct this project
Budget
$58,750 (could be $28,750 should the research find that no pilot is necessary).
Timeline
October 2004 – January 2006 to produce guidance document
Notes
N/a
Product Stewardship Institute
Paint Dialogue
Use of LLP as ADC
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Date Revised: 9/10/04
Project Budget
Description
Amount
NPCA/Non-Paint Uses group 200 hrs. In-kind
[$20,000]
Consultant - research (literature review, interviews, on-site visits, etc. with current
users of the practice including ADC manufacturers) and guidance document
development
$25,000
Pilot project including equipment, labor, and final report
$30,000
Project Management – Oversee project, assist with consultant RFP, editing,
support, and dissemination of information.
$3,000
Overhead 25%
$750
TOTAL
$58,750
[$20,000]
Product Stewardship Institute
Paint Dialogue
Use of LLP as ADC
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Date Revised: 9/10/04
PROJECT ACTION PLAN
Task#
Action steps
Responsibility
(Tasks and Sub-tasks)
Scheduled to
complete
1
Hire solid waste consultant/researcher
NPCA and FDEP
Oct. 2004
2
Consolidate information on existing use of LLP as ADC
Consultant
Nov-Dec 2004
3
Review research to determine need for pilot
Non-Paint Use
Group
Jan. 2005
4
Pilot use of LLP as ADC with receptive landfill
NPCA, FDEP,
landfill, consultant
Feb. –July
2005
5
Finalize Pilot Report
Consultant
Aug. 2005
6
Develop draft guidance document
Consultant
Early Fall
2005
7
Review and comment on draft
Non-Paint Uses
subgroup and PPSI
Late Fall 2005
8
Finalize guidance document
Consultant
Nov 2005
9
Dissemination of guidance document
PPSI
Jan 2006
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