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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2002
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District Recycling Committee met at 9:30 a.m. in conference
room 5A at the Civic Center, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Dan Worthington, Greg Woodside
Staff Present: Rob Harriers, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak
STANDARDIZED CONTAINER PROGRAM
DISTRIBUTION PROGRESS REPORT
• Mr. Fauth provided a matrix on the status of container orders to Roto Industries and
reported as of January 5, 2002, containers have been ordered and invoiced as follows:
9,400
90 qallon
$467,860.00
20,200
60 qallon
$906,980.00
725
35 gallon
$ 28,818.75
30,325
Total
$1,423,658.75
Mr. Fauth reviewed the matrix depicting the Roto orders and delivery figures. The
matrix reflects the figures at 60 percent delivery and has used a total of 55 percent of
the funds budgeted.
MARKING ON CONTAINERS
Ms. Revak presented examples of various types of tags to identify the standardized
containers and assist residents in identifying their containers. One of the tags is
laminated and sealed and another features a pocket with a card enclosed identifying
the container.
• District Staff received the customized spray paint to be used in covering graffiti or
markings on the standardized containers. Mr. Fauth reported the paint color matches
the containers very well. Code Enforcement Officer Ron Shef will have the cans of
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paint at his disposal and Costa Mesa Disposal will be provided cans of the paint to
maintain the containers.
Director Worthington reported he continues to observe containers left in the street and
not returned to the curb. Staff will contact Costa Mesa Disposal to reinforce the
necessity for the cans to be left on the curb and not on the street.
TELEPHONE BOOK RECYCLING PROGRAM
Ms. Revak reported the Year 2001 School Telephone Book Recycling Program
concluded December 14, 2001. Books totaling 14,070 (28.14 tons) were collected in
the program, with Kline School winning in the elementary school category; TeWinkle
was the middle school winner and Estancia came out on top in the high school contest.
Award funds in the amount of $10,005 will be distributed to the schools. Ms. Revak is
in the process of scheduling award presentations at the schools and will present a sign -
up sheet to the Directors at the January 12, 2002, Board of Directors Meeting.
Director Worthington initiated a discussion on the distribution of telephone books by
Verizon and other companies in the City of Costa Mesa and the feasibility of curtailing
their distribution.
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
Mr. Fauth reported the Christmas tree recycling program is in progress with three Costa
Mesa trucks dedicated to collecting the trees. The program differs from previous years,
as the trucks must take the trees to the City of Stanton for drop off whereas in the past
the trees were delivered to the Orange County Fairgrounds.for mulching. Mr. Harriers
reported the City would reimburse the District for a portion of the program cost.
GREETING CARD RECYCLING
Mr. Fauth reported containers have been delivered to seven citywide locations for
collection of greeting cards to be sent to St Judes Ranch for Children where they are
made into new cards. The Ranch is a facility for abused and neglected children and the
greeting card program is a major fundraiser.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 a.m.
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