Minutes - Recycling - 2008-07-14COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
MINUTES OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
July 14, 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, Gary Monahan
Staff Present: Rob Hamers, Tom Fauth, Joan Revak, Sherry Kallab,
Denise Gilbert, Janel Jackson
Guests Present: Melanie Eustice and Mike Balliet, City of Costa Mesa
Director Ooten called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
0 I. Recycling Committee Goals
The Committee reviewed the Recycling Committee goals.
II. Guest Attendees
Melanie Eustice & Mike Balliet of the City of Costa Mesa were present at the
meeting. Mr. Balliet gave an overview of AB 939 and the process in establishing
the waste diversion rate for the City of Costa Mesa and the Costa Mesa Sanitary
District. The District is included with the permitted haulers in Costa Mesa and the
information is provided to the State each year. The permitted haulers report from
48 % -52% diversion of the waste they collect but the City also factors in in -house
recycling by many businesses in the City and the credit received from the County
for the use of alternate daily cover at the landfills resulting in an overall City
diversion rate of above 60 %.
The City is also considering "Zero Waste" and the incremental steps to achieve
this goal. Ms. Eustice suggested the goals of AB939 have been met and a new
study and new objectives need to be established in order to reach "Zero Waste." It
was recommended the City and District continue working together on Zero Waste.
Mr. Fauth also presented a chart showing Annual Disposal Tonnage Diversion for
Orange County as compiled from information from the California Integrated Waste
Management Department.
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III. Food Recycling
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Ms. Jackson presented a report she prepared on food recycling, in collaboration
with Ms. Kallab and Ms. Gilbert. The challenge is educating residents and food
establishments on reducing food being discarded into the waste stream. Options
for disposing of food waste include: Donating non - perishable and unspoiled food
to local food banks, soup kitchens and shelters; animal feed; rendering liquid fats
and solid meat products by converting into animal food, cosmetics, soap and other
products; composting and vermicomposting. Residents need to be educated and
encouraged to buy in bulk, and to avoid disposables and single servings.
IV. Disposal of Residential Grease in CMSD Trash Collection Program
Ms. Jackson presented a report on disposal of residential grease. Under the
Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR), sewer agencies are required to prevent
grease from entering the sewer system. Information on how other cities and
agencies are dealing with the issue was presented.
The CMSD currently encourages residents to pour grease in jars /containers with
lids and dispose of in the trash. According the CR &R, grease will contaminate
recyclables, cause problems with their equipment and on the sorting lines. No
data exists on whether residents are currently placing their grease in the solid
waste stream.
The Orange County Sanitation District developed a successful multi - family FOG
program where grease is poured into heat - resistant plastic bags and mixed with
coffee grounds, paper towels or kitty litter and placed in the trash.
Until CR &R and the District investigate disposal of grease and the effect, if any, on
CR &R, the CMSD will continue to advise residents to drop off grease at a County
HHW facility in Huntington Beach or Irvine. Staff will request Board direction on
this issue.
V. IWMD Sub - Regional Meetings and Grant Program
A. COMPOSTING SEMINAR EVENT TO BE HOSTED BY THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND
THE CMSD
Mr. Fauth reported the earth machines were delivered and each CMSD
Director was provided with a machine. Mr. Hamers reported, at the
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attendees of the earth machines and offered them to Directors from Mesa
Consolidated Water District and the City Council to better learn about and
understand composting. The earth machines were purchased with a portion
of the grant funds provided to the City and the District by the IWMD.
B. STATUS OF COLLECTION OF BATTERIES AND CFLs AT ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
RECYCLING CENTER
Mr. Fauth reported residents may now drop off batteries and CFLs at the
Orange Coast College Recycling Center.
Mr. Fauth also mentioned the Home Depot store on Harbor Blvd. is now
accepting CFLs and tubes.
VI. Large Item Collection
Ms. Revak presented a report on the annual Large Item Collection program with
an update on the program as of July 5, 2008. 130.60 tons were landfilled at a total
cost of $2,873.20; recyclable white goods collected during this period totaled 16.66
tons, for a credit of $3,332.00 ($200 /ton) amounting to a net credit to -date of
$458.80. The popular program will conclude on August 22, 2008.
VI. Report on Other Recycling Programs
Ms. Gilbert reported receiving an inquiry from "Share Ourselves" Free Clinic
showing interest in participating in the District's Sharps program. Ms. Kallab
reported the 2008 -09 budget was increased to include additional pharmacies in
the program. Staff will provide an update next month.
VII. Public Comments
There was no public present at the meeting.
Director Ooten adjourned the meeting at 1:25 p.m.
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