Minutes - Recycling - 2010-06-21•
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
June 21, 2010
The Costa Mesa Sanita7 District Recycling Committee met on June 21, 2010 at
12:00 p.m. at 628 W. 19 Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Robert Ooten, Arlene Schafer
Staff Present: Scott Carroll, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak, Teresa Gonzales,
AJ Cully .
Others Present: Trisha Throop, Community Relations Recycling Coordinator,
CR &R
0 Director Ooten called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.
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I. Orange County Waste and Recycling Sub - Regional Meetings, Funding and
Grant Program
Ms. Throop discussed the Orange County Green Fair that took place at the Civic Center
in Santa Ana on May 20, 2010. The event was very well attended. Ms. Throop assisted
OC Waste and Recycling by soliciting pledges from individuals who intend to reduce their
waste by 10% in 2010.
Mr. Fauth reported grant funds from the 2007 -08 AB 939 Regional Recycling and Waste
Diversion Grant are fully expended. The additional revenue of $8180 generated from the
sale of Earth Machines to residents will allow for the continuation of composting,
vermicomposting, and public outreach efforts through the follow -on grant.
Mr. Fauth stated that collection costs ranging from $1500 -$2000 per month for a -waste
and u -waste disposal at Orange Coast College Recycling Center will not be paid for by
the 09 -10 Grant. These expenses are now considered part of the FY10 -11 District
budget.
Director Ooten suggested Jocelyn Schamber, City of Costa Mesa and Mike Carey,
Orange Coast College Recycling Center, attend the Recycling Committee meeting each
month.
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June 21, 2010
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II. Orange County New Waste Disposal Rates
Mr. Fauth presented a flyer with the increased disposal rates for Orange County landfills.
Ms. Throop added OC Waste and Recycling reported an 80% decrease due to self -
haulers utilizing the MRF located at the Prima Desha landfill property in San Juan
Capistrano.
III. CR &R Report on Other Agencies Recycling Programs
Ms. Throop discussed an upcoming food waste seminar July 14, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. at the Sempre Energy Resource Center in Downey. Waste Management companies
will be presenting various recycling options such as composting and dehydration systems
to foodservice establishments.
Ms. Throop reported that the South County Food Waste Pilot Program has successfully
reduced trash service costs in some participating restaurants.
IV. Report on Other CMSD Recycling Programs
Mr. Fauth informed the committee that the contract agreement with Curbside, Inc. will be
under consideration at the Board of Directors meeting June 21, 2010.
V. Revised Recycling Committee Goals
Mr. Scott Carroll explained the consolidation of the recycling committee goals. Director
Ooten requested the revised committee goals be measured against the strategic plan
goals as each assignment is completed. President Schafer shared her strategy at the
state level to create an action plan, start date and an estimated finish date to accomplish
each goal, thus making it easier to track individual accomplishments.
VI. Public Comments
No public present at the meeting.
VII. Next Meeting Date - July 19, 2010
Director Ooten adjourned the meeting at 12:34 p.m.
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services.
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