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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
September 20, 2010
The Costa Mesa SanitarX District Recycling Committee met on September 20, 2010 at
10:30 a.m. at 628 W. 19 Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Robert Ooten, Art Perry
Staff Present: Scott Carroll, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak
Others Present: Trisha Throop, Community Relations Recycling Coordinator,
CR &R, Jim Fitzpatrick, Planning Commissioner, City of Costa
Mesa
Director Ooten called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
1. Orange County Waste and Recycling Sub - Regional Meetings, Funding and
Grant Program
Mr. Fauth reported the District has expended $32,839.97 from the second cycle of
the 2008 -09 Grant for $142,256. The composting bins have been very well
received by the community as they are being disbursed in record numbers.
II. Strategic Goals for Recycling Committee
Mr. Carroll discussed the first quarter progress report for the Strategic Plan Solid
Waste Elements 2.1 thru 2.5.
Mr. Carroll stated the District is exploring the possibility of using lockable trash
containers to prevent scavenging in some neighborhoods of Costa Mesa_ This
program is currently being tested in the City of Santa Ana.
Mr. Fitzpatrick suggested CR &R drivers keep a record of any scavenging and
graffiti activity on their route as they are the "eyes and ears" for the City of Costa
Mesa. Mr. Fitzpatrick would also like the CMSD Code Enforcement Officer track
the number of actions taken with regard to this issue.
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III. CR &R Report on Other Agencies Recycling Programs
Ms. Throop reported the South County food waste program collected and diverted
112.27 tons during the month of August. A new disposal site in Irvine called
Tierra Verde Industries (TVI) was issued a temporary permit to receive 3000 tons
per day including green waste for 3 -5 years. CR &R hopes to work with TVI at the
conclusion of their pilot program instead of transporting the food waste to
Thermal, CA. Ms. Throop stated CR &R has received many requests from
additional Orange County establishments wishing to participate in this program.
IV. Integrated Waste Management Department Household Hazardous Waste
Collection
Mr. Fauth discussed the availability of the Orange Coast College Recycling Center
for Costa Mesa residents to utilize when disposing of electronic waste, batteries,
or fluorescent tubes.
V. Composting Bins
Previously discussed under topic
VI. Residential FOG Recycling Program
Mr. Carroll is investigating the feasibility of a residential FOG program in the City
of Costa Mesa. The CMSD would supply a container and funnel free of charge.
Residents would return the filled container to a designated location such as
Orange Coast College Recycling Center or the CMSD Headquarters to empty it.
The startup costs for this program range from $5000 at Orange Coast College to
$10,000 at the District Office. Mr. Carroll intends to submit this item to the Board
of Directors in October.
VII. Report on Other CMSD Recycling Programs
Mr. Fauth cited the ongoing District Recycling Programs such as Christmas Card
Collection, Telephone Book Recycling, and Large Item Pick Up.
Mr. Fauth announced that Norma Fernandez is no longer the customer service
contact at CR &R and Mr. Frank Campos is her replacement. The City of Costa
Mesa contact is Ms. Jocelyn Shamber with Mr. Patrick Bauer as her alternate at
meetings.
Director Perry reminded Mr. Fauth that there is a five gallon battery bucket located
at Estancia High School. The school has started a recycling club on campus and
is interested in receiving more information regarding the CR &R recycling program.
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VIII. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
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VII. Next Meeting Date — October 25, 2010
Director Ooten adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m.
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