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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
November 5, 2007
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District Recycling Committee met at 12:00 p.m. at 628 W. 19tn
Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Bob Ooten, Art Perry
Staff Present: Rob Harriers, Tom Fauth, Denise Gilbert, Janel Jackson
Director Ooten called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m.
I. RECYCLING COMMITTEE GOALS FOR 2007/2008
The Committee reviewed the 2007/2008 recycling goals and revised the completion
dates of tours and other events and programs. Mr. Harriers noted the addition of two
goals: 1) Promote Waste Free Lunch on America Recycles Day held November 15,
2007, and 2) Promote OCC Recycling Center's acceptance of e- waste. Director
Perry added that battery collection buckets are now at both Estancia High School and
Costa Mesa High School.
II. SCHOOL TELEPHONE BOOK RECYCLING CONTEST; NOVEMBER 14, 2007 TO DECEMBER
21, 2007
Ms. Jackson is managing the program during the temporary absence of Joan Revak
and reported all arrangements have been made. Ms. Jackson confirmed CR &R will
deliver the bins to the schools on the designated dates and the posters and flyers are
ready for distribution. Ms. Jackson prepared a letter to each school confirming the
program beginning dates.
III. USED TIRE ROUND -UP; SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2007
This year's event was very successful and Ms. Gilbert presented her written after
action report. A total of 282 used tires were received and sent for recycling. CMSD
members in attendance at the event included Mr. Fauth, Ms. Gilbert, Ms. Jackson,
Director Perry and Director Arlene Schafer.
0 IV. AMERICA RECYCLES DAY; THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007
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Ms. Jackson reviewed her plans to hold a Waste Free Lunch day at Kline School.
Ms. Jackson and Ms. Gilbert will attend the school one week before the date to
inform the students on how to prepare a lunch that generates no trash. Ms. Jackson
and Ms. Gilbert will return on America Recycles Day to review the lunches brought in
by the students. The Committee agreed this event is appropriate for other schools
as well.
V. IWMD SUB- REGIONAL MEETINGS AND GRANT PROGRAM
Director Ooten and Mr. Fauth reported the Orange County Board of Supervisors has
delayed finalizing the grant program. No date_ has been set and the Board of
Supervisors is exploring alternatives. Mr. Fauth obtained the two page grant
application and Director Ooten requested Mr. Fauth work with Donna Theriault from
the City of Costa Mesa to propose a use for the $40,000 grant that will be split
equally between the District and City. Mr. Fauth also reported Ms. Gilbert and Ms.
Jackson will attend the Sub - Regional Group Meeting on November 14, 2007.
VI. ORANGE COAST COLLEGE RECYCLING CENTER — COLLECTION OF E -WASTE
• Mr. Fauth reported the Orange Coast College Recycling Center is collecting a -waste
through agreements with two contractors: Mission Recycling and Electronic Recycling
International. The Center receives $0.22 per pound for CRTs, monitors, and TVs,
and $0.10 per pound for "other" electronic items. Director Ooten noted the Recycling
Center's website should be revised to reflect the acceptance of e- waste. Ms.
Jackson will send an email to Mike Carey.
VII. EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO; SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2007
Ms. Gilbert presented her written report that outlined the expo and detailed the
number of District promotional items distributed to the public. Ms. Gilbert and Ms.
Jackson attended on behalf of the District. Ms. Gilbert reported the City has
downsized the event and when coupled with the early morning rains, the attendance
was less than in previous years.
VIII. REPORT ON OTHER CMSD RECYCLING PROGRAMS
Director Ooten gave an overview of the tour he attended of a pilot program
incineration plant where trash is burned without oxygen at very,high temperatures.
The by- products are useable char and gas.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
0 There were no public comments.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
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