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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
April 25, 2011
The Costa Mesa Sanita7 District Recycling Committee met on April 25,-2011 at
10:30 a.m. at 628 W. 19 Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Jim Fitzpatrick, Bob Ooten, Jim Ferryman, Art Perry,
Mike Scheafer
Staff Present: Scott Carroll, Joan Revak, AJ Cully, Isidro Gallardo
Others Present: Dean Ruffridge, Senior Vice President, CR &R; Trisha Throop,
Community Relations Recycling Coordinator, CR &R; Mike
Carey, Director, Orange Coast College Recycling Center;
Theodore Lin, Earth Resource Foundation Intern
Director Fitzpatrick called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
I. CY 2011 Recycling Committee Goals
Mr. Carroll discussed the Recycling Committee. goals.
Director Fitzpatrick stated he would like to see the goals revised to correspond
with the Strategic Plan.
11. Waste Diversion Report
Mr. Carroll presented the Waste Diversion Report.
III. Recycling Report
Ms. Trisha Throop presented CR &R's special price of $50.24 for a 3 cubic yard
clean up bin (CUB) specifically for green waste loads only.
IV. Ordinance Enforcement Officers Report
A resident of the District attended the meeting to discuss his displeasure with the
issue of trash containers being left in public view. He requested stricter
enforcement of the code.
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The Board of Directors agreed that the CMSD's current approach is not sufficient
and have made plans to revise the process by which citations are issued.
Mr. Ruffridge stated CR &R offers an enforcement service specifically designed for
tagging visible trash containers in the Cities of Dana Point and San Clemente.
V. Scavenging Report
Ms. Cully discussed Scavenging Report based on the data provided by the City of
Costa Mesa for March 2011. The lockable trash containers have been ordered
and will be available in 3 -4 weeks.
Director Fitzpatrick encouraged Isidro to continue to communicate with the City of
Costa Mesa regarding any scavenging and /or graffiti activity.
VI. Quarterly Public Outreach Calendar
Mr. Carroll solicited feedback from the Committee regarding the new calendar.
Director Fitzpatrick suggested a stronger public outreach effort should include best
practices. He also provided an additional contact for composting workshops in the
event Francene is not available.
VII. Per Capita Disposal Rate
Mr. Carroll reviewed the new disposal reporting method required by the State of
California. This topic will be discussed in greater detail by the City of Costa Mesa
at next month's Recycling Committee meeting.
VIII. Graffiti Abatement Programs for Trash Cans
Mr. Carroll highlighted CR &R's successful program to remove graffiti on trash
carts which includes stenciling house numbers across the lid for identification
purposes. This solution is consistent, esthetically pleasing, and discourages the
use of spray painted house numbers by the public.
IX. Articles of Interest
Mr. Carroll discussed an opportunity for CMSD to participate in a program that
reduces the amount of unwanted junk mail residents receive in an effort to cut the
costs of collection and disposal which supports the zero waste concepts.
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The second article addressed the waste -by -rail system put in place for Los
Angeles due to the upcoming closure of the Puente Hills Landfill.
X. Public Comments
Mr. Lin requested clarification on how Costa Mesa deals with a co- mingled waste
stream.
Mr. Carey shared that Orange Coast College Recycling Center is considering an
expansion or- possible relocation.
X111. Next Meeting Date — May 23, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
Director Fitzpatrick adjourned the meetin at 11:40 p.m.
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