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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
April 21 2008
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District Recycling Committee met at 12:00 p.m. at 628 W. 19th
Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Bob Ooten Art Perry
Staff Present: Rob Hamers, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak, Sherry Kallab,
Denise Gilbert, Janel Jackson
Director Ooten called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
I. Recycling Committee Goals
The Committee reviewed the Recycling Committee goals.
II. Partnership with Costa Mesa High School Life Science Academy; Assist in
Expanding Recycling Programs
Ms. Jackson reported CR &R will provide Costa Mesa High School Life Science Academy
with trash containers to collect trash on Thursday, April 22, 2008 and take it to a location
to characterize the contents. Mr. Hamers commented the basis for reducing trash is to
understand the type and amount of each waste.
III. IWMD Sub - Regional Meetings and Grant Program
Mr. Fauth provided a letter from the OC Waste & Recycling advising the District it will
receive $20,000 within the next two weeks based on the OC Board of Supervisors'
approval of the Grant. The District is required to submit quarterly and annual updates
throughout the duration of the program. The District and City plan to form a partnership
with the Orange Coast College Recycling Center. Mr. Fauth requested Curbside to
submit a proposal to the District on collecting CFLs and batteries at the OCC Recycling
Center.
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IV. Unsolicited Documents
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Staff provided documentation on how various cities in California deal with distribution of
unsolicited documents to residents. The District will place this item on the Agenda for the
next City /Districts Liaison Committee on May 16, 2008.
V. Zero Waste
The concept of Zero Waste was brought up and Staff discussed the potential for adopting
a "zero waste" policy. The Committee will recommend the Board consider the concept at
the 2009 strategic planning meetings.
VI. Request from Macy's South Coast Plaza Home Store to Participate in
Composting Demonstration on April 26, 2008
The District accepted the invitation from Macy's South Coast Plaza to present a
composting demonstration at their Home Store on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
CMSD Staff made arrangements with Mr. Patrick McNelly of the Orange County
Sanitation District to present a composting demonstration and he will have an "Earth
Machine ". The District will provide a composting bin and will take orders from attendees
wanting to purchase a bin at a nominal charge of $20.00. Cost of the bins is $89.50 per
bin plus shipping and handling. The City of Costa Mesa is agreeable to using Grant
money on this project. Mr. Fauth presented a flyer demonstrating how a composting bin
works. Flyers and literature will be available at the event.
VII. Payment of $100 to Brownie /Junior Girl Scout Troop #226 for Recycling
Efforts
The District received a thank you letter from Brownie /Junior Girl Scout Troop #226 for
teaching the group about recycling plastics. The troop collected several pounds of plastic
bottles and aluminum cans and took them to the OCC Recycling Center. The District
offered $100 to the group for their recycling efforts with proof from the Recycling Center
of their participation.
VII. Payment of $100 to Campfire USA for Recycling Efforts
The District also received proof of participation by Campfire USA in recycling plastic
bottles and aluminum cans. The Recycling Committee will recommend the Board of
Directors approve payment to Campfire USA and the Brownie /Junior Girl Scout Troop
#226 for their efforts.
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IX. Report on Other CMSD Recycling Programs
It was reported that Goodwill is now collecting electronics, however, they do not collect
CFLs or batteries.
Mr. Fauth provided a HHW cost breakdown as of March 1, 2008 showing invoicing from
Curbside and explained how the program is set up. The District receives a discount
through a City of Costa Mesa Used Oil Grant, which pays for collection of oil and oil filters
and HHW. However, on June 30, 2008 the program will come to a halt as the City of
Costa Mesa will eliminate curbside pickup of HHW for City residents. CMSD rates will
change because the District will no longer have reduced costs. Mr. Fauth is currently in
negotiations with Bill Anderson of Curbside.
X. Public Comments
No members of the public were in attendance.
Director Ooten adjourned the meeting at 1:10 p.m.
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