Minutes - Recycling - 2009-05-18•
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
May 18, 2009
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District Recycling Committee met at 3:30 p.m. at 628 W.
19th Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Robert Ooten, James Ferryman and Arlene Schafer
Staff Present: Rob Hamers, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak, Teresa Gonzalez,
Denise Gilbert, Janel Jackson
Director Ooten called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
I. Recycling Committee Goals for 2009 -2010
Staff reviewed the Recycling Committee Goals for 2009 -2010 with no changes
recommended.
• II. Orange County Waste and Recycling Sub-Regional Meetings and Grant
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Program
A letter from the City of Costa Mesa to Orange County Waste & Recycling was
presented authorizing the CMSD to submit a Regional Recycling and Waste
Diversion Grant application on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa as a participant in
the proposed grant project.
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On May 2, 2009, CMSD Staff presented the third in a series of community
composting events at 170 Del Mar to approximately 50 attendees to promote
residential composting and vermicomposting. Eighteen Earth Machines and
sixteen worm bins were provided to attendees who expressed great interest in the
processes.
III. CR &R Report on Other Agencies Recycling Programs
Ms. Throop from CR &R was unable to attend the May 18, 2009 meeting of the
CMSD Recycling Committee.
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IV. Disposal of Residential Grease in CMSD Trash Collection Program
Director Ooten reported the CMSD is negotiating with the OCC Recycling Center
on a program to collect residential grease. Of concern to OCC is the liability
issue of people slipping and falling if grease is spilled.
V. TeWinkle School Plastics Recycling Check for $300
Director Ooten presented a $300 check to Charles TeWinkle Intermediate School
for their participation in collecting plastics.
VI. Bioplastics
Ms. Gilbert presented a report on Bioplastics, a form of plastic that comes from a
renewable source such as potato and cornstarch. Research and development of
Bioplastics with the use of corn first began over a century ago, leading to the
development of a non -toxic flame retardant plastic, or thermoplastic, by use of
polylactic acid. Bioplastics are being increasingly researched and new
• developments made. Starch and starch blends make up 80% of the Bioplastics
market. Pure starch has the ability to absorb humidity. Thermoplastic starch is
the most important and widely used Bioplastics. The pharmaceutical industry
uses thermoplastic starch with glycerin and sorbitol to produce drug capsules.
Products produced using Bioplastics are drinking cups, cutlery, coated paper and
yogurt tubs, plant pots and bags. Examples of "dinner utensils" made from potato
starch were displayed.
VII. Outreach /Signage Opportunity at Estancia High School Stadium
Photographs of signage at the Estancia High School stadium were presented.
The cost of having signage at the school is $500 for twelve months. Staff will
research to determine if funds from the Grant may be used for such purposes
and discussion with the Board of Directors at the next regular Board meeting.
VIII. Report on Other CMSD Recycling Programs
A tour of the MRF and the landfill is scheduled on June 12, 2009 for 4th grade
students from College Park Elementary School. Ms. Gilbert is also arranging a
tour for 10 -12 special education students that will potentially occur on June 15,
2009.
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Staff reported approval by OCC to place signs outside the College and
throughout the campus with a cost breakdown of $200 for 30 double -sided signs.
Funds used for this purpose are of benefit to the ratepayers.
Mr. Fauth presented an article from the Orange County Register on seven South
County cities trying to put together a test program to determine how much food
waste at restaurants can be kept out of the landfill. Orange County Waste &
Recycling is offering regional grants to pay for a pilot program. The seven South
County cities, served by trash hauler CR &R, applying for a grant are Aliso Viejo,
Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, San Clemente and
San Juan Capistrano.
IX. Public Comments
There was no public present at the meeting.
Director Ooten adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m.
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