Minutes - Recycling - 2011-02-22•
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
February 22, 2011
The Costa Mesa Sanita7 District Recycling Committee met on February 22, 2011 at
10:30 a.m. at 628 W. 19 Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Jim Fitzpatrick
Staff Present: Scott Carroll, Joan Revak, AJ Cully, Isidro Gallardo
Others Present: Trisha Throop, Community Relations Recycling Coordinator,
CR &R; Mike Carey, Director, Orange Coast College Recycling
Center
Director Fitzpatrick called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
Director Fitzpatrick stated the Recycling Committee agenda will be organized in a new
format: Standing Reports, New Discussion Items, and Action Items. He requested the
agenda be disseminated to a larger distribution list to increase participation from thought
leaders, residents, businesses and fellow Board members.
I. Waste Diversion Report —January 2011
Mr. Carroll discussed the Waste Diversion Report.
II. Recycling Report —January 2011
Director Fitzpatrick requested CR &R provide information on disposal and recycling
percentages from other jurisdictions in order to compare results and create
benchmarks for performance.
III. Ordinance Enforcement Officer's Report
Mr. Carroll discussed Mr. Gallardo's OEO Report.
Director Fitzpatrick stated his concern regarding graffiti on trash containers. He
recommended the OEO and CR &R drivers take pictures, document all sightings,
and send the report to the City of Costa Mesa.
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Mr. Carey stated there is a very effective chemical graffiti remover on the market
that is cheaper to use than spray paint.
Mr. Carroll noted Mr. Gallardo completed the administrative citation template that
will be sent to District Counsel for review.
IV. Scavenging Report
Mr. Carroll discussed the number of scavenging incidents in Costa Mesa during
the month of January.
Director Fitzpatrick requested a public outreach effort to inform residents of proper
procedures regarding scavenging when it occurs.
V. Orange County Waste & Recycling Grant Program
Mr. Carroll reported the extension for the AB 939 Grant was approved for three
years.
Director Fitzpatrick suggested an action plan be made to effectively and efficiently
allocate the $142,256 from the grant with as much education outreach as
possible.
VI. Vanguard University Green Conference — February 4, 2011
Ms. Cully and Mr. Carey discussed the conference. Attendance was lower, but
overall, it was a very successful event.
Director Fitzpatrick stated the speaker series was excellent.
VII. 2011 Waste Characterization Study
Mr. Carroll reported the City of Costa Mesa and Santa Ana Heights achieved an
increase in their diversion rates based on the latest waste characterization study
conducted by CR &R.
Director Fitzpatrick requested a written copy of the methodology and the specific
cost to perform waste characterization studies at CR &R. In an effort to identify
additional opportunities for recycling, he would like to see a more detailed analysis
performed on the residual waste stream. He suggested CR &R might be able to
share insights with the District on what else could be done to increase diversion
rates.
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VIII. Best Practices for Telephone Book Recycling Program
Ms. Revak discussed the Best Practices report.
Director Fitzpatrick made the following suggestions for the 2011 Telephone Book
Program: establish a best practices information kit and distribute to each school,
present a large promotional check for photo opportunities, have the Daily Pilot to
cover the program, and monitor the distribution level of phonebooks.
IX. SWANA Conference — The Road to Zero Waste — February 16 -17, 2011
Ms. Cully discussed the SWANA Conference in Los Angeles.
Director Fitzpatrick requested the committee bring ideas together to develop a
zero waste strategy that supports Strategic Plan Element 2.5.
Mr. Carey added that a zero waste program in Costa Mesa is a slippery slope
because we do not have basic programs in place such as food composting.
X. Articles of Interest
• Mr. Carroll discussed the Contra Costa Times, "Tehama County Landfill Diverting
Waste" article.
Director Fitzpatrick requested information from CR &R regarding what becomes of
resin codes #3 -7, particularly resin code #5.
XI. Proposed Anti - Scavenging Program
Mr. Carroll discussed the formal anti scavenging proposal that will be brought
before the Board of Directors at the March 24, 2011 meeting. Mr. Carroll thanked
CR &R for their contribution to the program and their willingness to step up and
become part of the solution.
Mr. Carroll also shared a concern from President Ooten regarding this program
and the potential for an increase in tonnage which translates into higher costs for
disposal which would need to be placed in the budget.
Director Fitzpatrick questioned the legitimacy of CR &R increasing our costs for
disposal since they would be benefitting from the increase in recycling revenues.
Director Fitzpatrick made the following recommendations for the staff report: the
• Costa Mesa Police Department will provide monthly statistics for service calls they
receive, CMSD staff needs to plan a public outreach program to educate residents
and lastly, scavenging creates a possibility for identity theft or other criminal intent.
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XII. Public Comments
There were no public comments
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Mr. Carroll requested clarification from Director Fitzpatrick on prioritizing the action
items presented in this meeting.
Next Meeting Date — March 21, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
Director Fitzpatrick adjourned the meeting at 12:25 p.m.
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