Minutes - Recycling - 2008-05-19COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
May 19, 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,
Denise Gilbert, Janel Jackson
Director Ooten called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.
I. Recycling Committee Goals
The Committee reviewed the Recycling Committee goals and made additions to be
incorporated into the June 2008 update. The articles in the CMSD Spring Newsletter on
trash and the partnering with OCC Recycling Center on disposal of batteries and CFLs
satisfied multiple goals.
II. Partnership with Costa Mesa High School Life Science Academy; Assist in
Expanding Recycling Programs
Ms. Jackson reported District staff was invited to participate in a panel to judge
presentations by Costa Mesa High School students on June 3 and 4, 2008. The AP
Environmental Science students will demonstrate what they learned and how they have
helped protect the local environment. District staff will participate in judging the students'
presentations.
III. IWMD Sub - Regional Meetings and Grant Program
COMPOSTING DEMONSTRATION AT MACY'S SOUTH COAST PLAZA HOME STORE HELD APRIL 26,
2008.
Mr. Fauth reported on the composting demonstration at Macy's and provided a video of
• the presentation. Mr. Fauth, Ms. Gilbert and Ms. Jackson represented the District at the
event. Mr. Patrick McNelly of OCSD and Ms. Theresa Ransbottom presented the
composting demonstration and Mr. Fauth provided recycling information.
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COMPOSTING SEMINAR EVENT TO BE HOSTED BY THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE CMSD
Mr. Fauth reported the $40,000 in IWMD grant funds was received by the City of Costa
Mesa and the City will forward $20,000 to the CMSD. The District is using funds from the
Grant for composting presentations, plastic recycling and providing an avenue for
residents to properly recycle difficult household hazardous wastes including fluorescent
tubes, CFLs, incandescent bulbs and household batteries. The first progress report to
the IWMD is due July 1, 2008.
STATUS OF COLLECTION OF BATTERIES AND CFLS AT ORANGE COAST COLLEGE RECYCLING
CENTER
Mr. Fauth reported he is working on a three -party agreement with the City of Costa Mesa
and Orange Coast College Recycling Center for collection of batteries and CFLs. Mr.
Fauth has a proposal and cost estimate from Curbside, Inc. The support from the City
and the District will allow residents to drop off all their electronic items at OCC Recycling
Center rather than take the batteries and CFLs to another location.
• IV. "Zero Waste"
Mr. Hamers reported the quarterly City /Districts Liaison Committee occurred on May 16,
2008 and Mr. Hamers asked City council members and staff if they are in support of the
concept of "Zero Waste." Mr. Hamers added information on Irvine and other cities that
have adopted the concept. City staff replied they are familiar with the term and will
discuss the item with the new City Management Analyst. CMSD Staff will make an
inquiry to Melanie Eustice at the City as to what she has been requested to do in the area
of "Zero Waste ".
V. Large Item Collection
Ms. Revak reported the annual Large Item Collection program will run from June 16
through August 22, 2008. Dates each Director may expect the pickup at their residence
were provided. Door hangers that are placed at residences two weeks prior to the pickup
date are at the press and distribution of the hangers will begin June 2, 2008.
VI. Conversion Technologies
Director Ooten discussed the OC Recycle report summarizing the various conversion
technologies. Conversion technologies are methods to reduce trash through methods
other than simple recycling, such as burning the trash at high temperatures and using the
• byproducts. Director Ooten stated OC Recycle has a Conversion Technology Committee
that is studying the various methods with the idea of determining methods that may
increase the diversion rate higher than the present 50% rate.
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VII. Report on Other CMSD Recycling Programs
Staff discussed the topic of grease in the waste stream. Ms. Kallab, Ms. Gilbert and
Ms. Jackson were directed to conduct a study on the subject (including food recycling),
organize their findings and speak on the subject at the next Recycling Committee
meeting. Director Schafer also suggested the topic be presented at the 2008 CSDA
Annual Conference in Irvine in September where Mr. Hamers will be making a "FOG"
presentation.
VIII. Public Comments
No members of the public were in attendance.
Director Ooten adjourned the meeting at 1:50 p.m.
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