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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
December 20, 2010
The Costa Mesa Sanitn District Recycling Committee met on December 20, 2010 at
12:00 p.m. at 628 W. 19t Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Robert Ooten, Art Perry, Jim Fitzpatrick, Mike Scheafer
Staff Present: Scott Carroll, Joan Revak
Others Present: Trisha Throop, Community Relations Recycling Coordinator,
CR &R
Director Ooten called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
• 1. Orange County Waste and Recycling Sub - Regional Meetings, Funding and
Grant Program
Mr. Carroll assigned AJ Cully to attend the Orange County Waste and Recycling
Coordinator meetings every month. The next meeting will take place on January
20, 2011. Zero Waste will be the predominate theme of the coming year.
Il. Strategic Goals for Recycling Committee
Mr. Carroll presented the recycling committee goals for 2011.
Mr. Carroll referenced an article on Waste Management's new Food and Organic
Recycling Facility in Orange. He believes becoming involved in food recycling is
the wave of the future.
Ms. Throop stated the South County Food Waste Pilot Program has been
extended for three years. CR &R is hoping to partner with a closer disposal facility
and discontinue trucking the waste out to Cal Bio -Mass in Thermal, CA.
Director Fitzpatrick suggested the Board of Directors might be able to help
facilitate a closer location for CR &R. The Costa Mesa Green Task Force has
many influential zero waste proponents who can lead the charge in this area.
• Mr. Carroll discussed his desire to launch additional recycling efforts in 2011. He
would like organize composting and educational workshops at the Orange County
Fair and advertise the Residential FOG program at the Costa Mesa Lion's Club
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Director Fitzpatrick suggested maintaining the recycling committee goals in a
spreadsheet format that includes dates and times. It will be more efficient as a
real -time living document that can be accessed during strategic planning and
budget sessions.
Ill. CR &R Report on Other Agencies Recycling Programs
Ms. Throop stated the telephone book recycling bins will be collected from Costa
Mesa schools this week and a final tally will be submitted to Joan Revak.
IV. Report on Other CMSD Recycling Programs
Mr. Carroll noted the Christmas Tree Recycling program will run from December
27 through January 11, 2011.
Mr. Carroll informed the committee that the residential FOG program is moving
forward. Staff will obtain the necessary supplies and strategize on ways to
introduce the program to the community.
Mr. Carroll discussed the Operations Manager Report in the December 20, 2010
Agenda packet.
V. Preliminary Plan for Scavenging Pilot Program
Mr. Carroll presented an outline for the anti- scavenging pilot program CMSD
wishes to initiate this spring. Mr. Carroll also gave a demonstration of the locking
trash container provided by Rehrig Pacific Company that will be purchased and
distributed to the residential homes selected to participate in the program.
After some discussion, the Recycling Committee directed staff to proceed with the
pilot program.
Director Fitzpatrick stated his request for Costa Mesa law enforcement to make
this issue a higher priority and pursue legal action against the scavengers when
they are caught or identified.
VI. I Dates for Year 2011 Recycling Events
This item was moved to next month's agenda.
• VII. Public Comments
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VIII. Next Meeting Date - January 24, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
Director Ooten adjourned the meeting at 1:25 p.m.
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