Minutes - Recycling - 2010-10-25•
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
October 25, 2010
The Costa Mesa Sanita7 District Recycling Committee met on October 25, 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, AJ Cully
Others Present: Trisha Throop, Community Relations Recycling Coordinator,
CR &R, Jim Fitzpatrick, Planning Commissioner, City of Costa
Mesa
Director Ooten called the meeting to order at 12:11 p.m.
• I. Orange County Waste and Recycling Sub - Regional Meetings, Funding and
Grant Program
Mr. Fauth reported the first grant funded school district composting workshop was
delivered by Dr. Francene Kaplan at Davis Magnet School on October 12, 2010.
The event was well attended by parents and teachers and the CMSD received
very positive feedback. Mr. Fauth intends to submit a letter to Isabel Rios at OC
Waste and Recycling, requesting an extension of this program and grant funds to
include all schools in Huntington Beach Union High School District, as well as all
schools in Newport Mesa Unified School District.
II. Strategic Goals for Recycling Committee
Mr. Carroll stated the Recycling Committee goals are ongoing and the Strategic
Plan goals are reviewed on a quarterly basis and submitted to the Board of
Directors.
III. CR &R Report on Other Agencies Recycling Programs
Ms. Throop requested a list of participating schools in the Telephone Book
Recycling Program. CR &R purchased new decals for the containers which
include the Costa Mesa Sanitary District seal.
'• CR &R determined the collection dates for Christmas tree recycling will be
December 27, 2010 thru January 11, 2011. Magnetic signs for the trucks have
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been updated and Ms. Throop will submit press releases to the Daily Pilot and OC
Register.
Ms. Throop led a tour of the CRT on October 21, 2010 for Mr. Jim Fitzpatrick and
Brioso School.
Mr. Fauth requested a written response from Mr. Dean Ruffridge regarding the
annual CR &R performance evaluation points received from CMSD.
IV. Integrated Waste Management Department Household Hazardous Waste
Collection
Mr. Fauth discussed the annual Household Hazardous Waste Form 303a. This
form contains information provided by Curbside, Inc. and is submitted to IWMD.
V. Composting Bins
Mr. Fauth stated the composting program continues to be very successful. He will
provide a status report at the next meeting that will include the total number of
bins sold and green waste diversion statistics.
• VI. CSDA Vetoed Legislation
Director Ooten discussed future legislation that will increase diversion rates from
50% to 75% in 2020. CSDA is monitoring this bill, as well as others, seeking to
modify this criterion.
VII. 15th Annual Children's Water Education Festival — March 23 -24, 2011
Mr. Fauth informed the committee this annual event will be held at the Richard
Nixon Library in Yorba Linda.
VIII. County of Orange E -Waste Event— November 5-6,2010
Mr. Fauth presented a flyer advertising this event and noted that Costa Mesa
residents have access to year round a -waste recycling at Orange Coast College.
President Schafer suggested Mike Carey needs to do a better job emphasizing
the partnership between the Costa Mesa Sanitary District and the Orange Coast
College Recycling Center in his advertisements.
IX. Report on Other CMSD Recycling Programs
• Mr. Fauth reported the Used Tire Round -Up took place October 23, 2010 at the
City Corporate Yard. Staff collected 140 tires, the majority of which came from
one resident who owns a scrap metal business.
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Mr. Carroll suggested the continuation of this program be discussed the next
annual budget meeting.
Mr. Fauth summarized his Operation's Manager Report for the upcoming
October 26, 2010 Board of Director's meeting.
X. Scavenging — Activity Report
Mr. Carroll discussed the data received from the Costa Mesa Police Department
regarding scavenging.
Mr. Fitzpatrick recommended targeted enforcement in the neighborhoods with a
high number of reported incidents. Mr. Fitzpatrick suggested the OEO could
patrol ahead of the collection trucks to act as a deterrent.
Mr. Carroll stated the CMSD intends to conduct a formal pilot program to analyze
the scavenging issue. Staff is working with CR &R to set up parameters for the
study which will utilize lockable trash containers. Analysis of the results will assist
the District in determining the best approach to combat scavenging in the City of
Costa Mesa.
• Mr. Fitzpatrick suggested CR &R should contribute more than. the $5000
contractual amount to offset the costs associated with this pilot program. Mr.
Fitzpatrick believes the information gathered will ultimately be of great benefit to
CR &R and the other municipalities they service. In addition, a reduction in
scavenging could significantly increase their recycling revenue.
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Director Ooten• suggested we work with CR &R to complete a plan.
Ms. Throop clarified that scavenging is a city ordinance issue and the hauler has
no legal authority in this matter.
XI. RecycleBank
Mr. Carroll discussed the possibility of working with RecycleBank, a New York
company that provides incentives to residents who want to recycle. This program
utilizes an I.D. tag on the container to measure the amount of material each home
recycles. The activity is then converted into RecycleBank Points that can be
redeemed for local, regional or national rewards.
Director Ooten agreed this program would be a great alternative for residents to
participate in.
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XII. Public Comments
Mr. Fitzpatrick thanked Ms. Throop for the excellent tour of the MRF.
Mr. Fitzpatrick suggested Mr. Fauth present the case to OC Waste and Recycling
that the grant funded composting education should follow the student address and
not the school address. He stated many Costa Mesa residents attend Newport
Beach schools.
Mr. Fitzpatrick elaborated on the recent activities of the Costa Mesa Planning
Commission.
Mr. Fitzpatrick suggested the Telephone Book Recycling Program be more
publicized to elevate awareness.
Mr. Fitzpatrick questioned the diversion rates provided by CR &R. He believes the
rate hovers too close to 50% and he would like to see an audit or a detailed report
to explain this convenient number.
XIII. Next Meeting Date— November 15, 2010
Director Ooten adjourned the meeting at 1:14 p.m.
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