Minutes - Recycling - 2011-01-24•
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
January 24, 2011
The Costa Mesa Sanita7 District Recycling Committee met on January 24, 2011 at
10:30 a.m. at 628 W. 19 Street, Costa Mesa.
Directors Present: Jim Fitzpatrick, Jim Ferryman
Staff Present: Scott Carroll, Joan Revak, AJ Cully
Others Present: Dean Ruffridge, Senior Vice President, CR &R; Trisha Throop,
Community Relations Recycling Coordinator, CR &R; Mike
Carey, Director, Orange Coast College Recycling Center
Director Fitzpatrick called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
I. Orange County Waste and Recycling Sub - Regional Meetings, Funding and
Grant Program
Ms. AJ Cully attended the Orange County Waste and Recycling Coordinators
meeting on January 20, 2011. The CalRecycle 2009 Annual Report is completed
and the per capita information will be available online in 1 -2 months. The City of
Mission Viejo presented their Multi - Family Recycling Program and the Discovery
Science Center's announced two new exhibits, the EcoStore and Waste
Identification Game.
Director Fitzpatrick encouraged staff to replicate ideas from other programs in
order to strengthen the CMSD public outreach effort.
II. Christmas Tree Recycling Program
Mr. Carroll discussed issues experienced during the holiday collection and the
necessary communication improvements to enhance the program for next year.
Ms. Throop concurred a strong public outreach effort would be helpful to
thoroughly explain the program to residents and avoid confusion in the future.
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III. Report on 2010 School Telephone Book Recycling Program
Ms. Revak provided a final report for the 2010 program.
Director Fitzpatrick suggested a Best Practices report from the schools that
experienced success in this program and feedback on current phonebook
distribution in Costa Mesa.
Ms. Throop informed the committee about a CR &R fundraising program for
schools collecting bottles and cans in a roll off container.
Mr. Carey stated that Orange Coast College Recycling Center also pays premium
redemption values back to schools.
IV. Recycling Reports
Mr. Carroll requested clarification from Mr. Ruffridge regarding how CMSD
recycling percentages are calculated.
Mr. Ruffridge reported recycling reports do not fluctuate because waste
• characterization studies are very labor intensive and costly and they are fixed for
at least two years. CR &R is currently conducting a CMSD characterization study
and Mr. Ruffridge is optimistic that there will be an increase.
Director Fitzpatrick asked Mr. Ruffridge for a ballpark cost of conducting our own
waste characterization studies to use as a measurement tool for specific
programs.
Mr. Carroll solicited ideas from Mr. Ruffridge for ways to increase the CMSD
diversion rate to 60 %. Mr. Ruffridge stated he will give it some thought and get
back to Mr. Carroll.
Director Ferryman cautioned staff to wait for the state of California to mandate
higher diversion rates so as to avoid any unwanted increase in trash rates.
V. Scavenging Pilot Program
Mr. Carroll presented options for the anti - scavenging program and sought
direction from the Recycling Committee on how best to proceed.
Mr. Ruffridge offered to have CR &R partner with CMSD to purchase, issue and
maintain the lockable trash containers.
Director Fitzpatrick requested more public outreach be utilized including a
dedicated hotline number to report scavengers and a targeted enforcement
strategy.
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VI. Awards for Recycling Efforts
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Ms. Cully requested consideration of special recognition certificates and /or
monetary awards for community groups and schools who demonstrate
outstanding recycling efforts.
Director Ferryman suggested Staff establish specific criteria for awards.
Mr. Carey stated Orange Coast College Recycling Center would be interested in a
partnership with CMSD to assist with the funding of this effort.
VII. Potential Dates for 2011 Recycling Events
Ms. Cully proposed an annual calendar of all public outreach events be utilized to
assist with advertising, planning and organization.
Director Ferryman left the meeting at 11:35 a.m.
VIII. Public Comments
• Director Fitzpatrick suggested the distribution of the CMSD Strategic Plan Solid
Waste Element to various city leaders and outside entities to invite feedback from
the community.
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Mr. Carey discussed the upcoming Costa Mesa Green Task Force Training
Series: Citizens for a Greener and Healthier Costa Mesa Wednesday evenings
from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. at the Neighborhood Community Center.
VIII. Next Meeting Date — March 21, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
Director Fitzpatrick adjourned the meeting at 11:49 a.m.
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