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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
October 20, 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, Arlene Schafer
Staff Present: Rob Hamers, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak, Sherry Kallab, Debbie
Bjornson, 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 and revisions were
suggested.
II. 2008 School Telephone Book Recycling Program
Ms. Revak reported twenty -eight schools responded to the invitation to participate
in the 2008 Telephone Book Recycling Program and presented the flyer /poster to
be distributed to the schools to publicize the program. At the September 18, 2008
Board of Directors meeting the Board voted to increase the minimum participation
award from $200 to $300 with the requirement for each school to collect a
minimum of one -half book per student.
III. Plastics Presentation Held September 25, 2008
Ms. Gilbert informed the Committee of a "Plastics" presentation given to a Girl
Scout Troop comprised of six girls and two adult leaders. The group plans to
begin a plastics recycling program at their school and CR &R Inc. provided
cardboard trash boxes for their use. An overview of the District's programs was
presented and handouts were distributed.
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IV. Used Tire Roundup Event — Saturday, October 11, 2008
Ms. Gilbert informed the Committee a total of 103 used tires were collected at the
Used Tire Roundup Event. Staff participants at the event were Mr. Fauth,
Mr. Ortiz, Mr. Henson and Ms. Bjornson. CMSD President Art Perry and Vice
President Arlene Schafer also participated in the event. President Perry's brother,
Chuck Perry, assisted in the event. CMSD promotional items were distributed
including the new green CMSD recyclable grocery bags.
V. Emergency Services Expo — Sunday, October 12, 2008
Ms. Gilbert reported on the City of Costa Mesa Emergency Services 2008 Expo.
The District was represented by President Perry, Vice President Schafer along
with District Staff including Mr. Fauth, Ms. Gilbert, Ms. Bjornson and Ms. Jackson.
The District provided numerous informative brochures, flyers and children's
educational activity books, pencils, pencil sharpeners, Frisbees, water bottles,
reusable CMSD shopping bags and rulers. Again this year, the "Count the Cans"
contest was held.
• Over 25 agencies participated, providing safety information to attendees. Police
and Fire Department personnel demonstrated a rescue from a burning building
and swat tactics.
VI. Vermicomposting Workshop for Teachers at Davis Elementary School —
Monday, October 20, 2008
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Mr. Fauth reported a Vermicomposting Workshop for teachers at Davis
Elementary School is planned for the afternoon of Monday, October 20, 2008.
Mr. Fauth and Ms. Jackson will present the workshop.
VII. Orange County Waste and Recycling Sub - Regional Meetings and Grant
- Program
Ms. Fauth reported a composting seminar event occurred at the Community
Garden on October 18, 2008 hosted by the City of Costa Mesa and the CMSD
using funds from the Orange County Waste and Recycling Sub - Regional Grant
Program. Mr. Fauth gave the presentation and Mr. Hamers, Ms. Bjornson and
Ms. Tran were in attendance. Costa Mesa residents are eligible to obtain
composting bins for a $20.00 contribution with a limit of one bin per household.
Another Composting Workshop event is scheduled for America Recycles Day on
November 15, 2008
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Mr. Fauth presented a letter from Orange County Waste & Recycling requesting a
"letter of support" to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB)
for OC Waste & Recycling to act as lead applicant and grant administrator.
Included in the Board packet was the District's response support letter to CIWMB.
Mr. Fauth also presented the District's Quarterly Grant Status Report to the OC
Waste & Recycling agency.
VIII. Disposal of Residential Grease in CMSD Trash Collection Program
District Staff met with Jim Kolk of Environmental Engineering & Contracting, Inc.
and Dean Ruffridge of CR &R, Inc. on October 1, 2008 to discuss possible
solutions to eliminate residential grease disposal into the solid waste stream. Mr.
Hamers shared the results of a study conducted by Dudek regarding private
property sewage spills. The study concluded the primary threat of private property
sewage spills comes from multi - family residential dwellings with grease being the
primary cause. Based on the outcome of the Dudek study, Mr. Hamers expects
an increase in pressure to keep residential grease out of the sewer system. The
current recommendation is to place grease into a container and dispose of it in the
• trash. The CIWMB definition of grease falls under solid waste. Mr. Ruffridge
stated his view that grease should be recycled and not added to the waste stream
due to the possible damage to the automated recycling equipment. Mr. Ruffridge
recommended requiring interceptors for large apartment complexes and drop -off
sites at local restaurants. Mr. Kolk advised that interceptors for existing
complexes would require separate piping for kitchen fixtures and bathroom
fixtures. Staff was directed to collect information regarding possible alternatives to
disposing of grease in the trash including studying the OC HHW drop off center
practice of accepting grease and the possible use of OCC Recycling Center as a
drop off location.
IX. Public Comments
There was no public present at the meeting.
Director Ooten adjourned the meeting at 1 :06 p.m.
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