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Agenda Packets - Recycling - 2011-03-21 I Meeting Date Item Number 03124111 X.A. COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT RECYCLING COMMITTEE AGENDA Monday, Match 21, 2011 - 10:30 a.m. Costa Mesa Sanitary District 628 NX7. 19th Street: (Director Fitzpatrick and President Ooten) All Directors are welcome. INTRODUC1:-10—NS I. Mr,.Patrick Schiavo,CR&R Consultant STANDING 1—EPOR15 ii. CY 2011 Recycling Committee Goals Review CY2010 Goals and revise,if P.ecessAn-, for CY2011 Goals Ill. Quarterly Strategic Goals Re-view 0 Next review of Strategic Goals—April 25,2011 IV. Waste Diversion Report—February 2011 0 Update on how Ci)1S1-,)is meeting AB 939 goals V. Recycling Report—February 2011 0 Review recycling tonnage collected from homeowners Vi. Ordinance Enforcement Officer's Report 0 Review OEO enforcement activities for trash cans,gxaffifi and scavenging Vii. Scavenging Report Revicnv scavenging activities repotted to C'\lP1 D NEB I71SCU'.SSION IT EN1S VIII.. Recycling Resin Identification Codes 3 through 7 0 Receive and discuss report from CR&R IX. Developing Zero Waste Strategies--Oral Report 0 Discussion on programs that promote zero waste X EPS Dcnsifiers—Oral Report 0 Watch video of equipment that reduce Sn•rofoam volume AQ11QM11EW X1. Proposed Policy—Prohibiting the Use of Expanded Polystyrene (commonly known as Styrofoam) 0 Consider-approving policy and recommending approval to the Board of Directors X11. Public Comments Xill, Next Mectine Date—April 25,,2011 Dated: March 17,2011 Clerk of the District CY 2010 Recycling i t Encourage Non-Profit Organizations and Schools to implement Recycling Projects and/or Programs IL Monitor advancements and technology in the solid waste industry I. Promote recyclli!ng at community events V. Encourage: Zero Waste practices among Residents and Schools V. Advocate, Sustainable practices to erasure precious resources are saved V1. 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Jurisdiction: Costa Mesa Sanitary District(9) Month/Year: Feb-11 Recycling Report Recycle Tons Commodity Percentage Recycled Newspaper 9.61% 263.71 Cardboard 7.38% 202.50 Mixed Paper 12.53% 343.77 Glass 4.17% 114.49 PET 0.95% 25.93 HDPE 0.84% 22.94 Aluminum Cans 0.27% 7.48 Metal 0.68% 18.68 Tin 1.82% 49.85 Greenwaste 10.10% 277.13 Wood 3.01% 82.61 Mixed Plastics 2.77% 76.01 Totals 1 54.14% 1485.10 County& Newport Bch Total Total Tonnage 2742.86 159.94 2902.80 Recycled Tonnage 1485.10 83.12 1568.22 Landfill Tonnage 1257.76 76.82 1334.58 CR Transfer To: Joan Revak From: CR Transfer Inc. Jurisdiction: Costa Mesa Sanitary District Santa Ana Heights (11) MonthNear: Feb-11 Recycling Report Recycle Tons Commodity Percentage Recycled Newspaper 3.91% 6.26 Cardboard 5.58% 8.92 Mixed Paper 9.08% 14.53 Glass 5.41% 8.64 PET 0.82% 1.30 HDPE 1.21% 1.93 Aluminum Cans 0.33% 0.53 Tin/Metal 2.12% 3.39 Greenwaste 14.02% 22.43 Wood 5.03% 8.05 Mixed Plastics 4.46% 7.14 Totals 51.97% 83.12 Total Tonnage 159.94 Recycled Tonnage 83.12 Landfill Tonnage 76.82 �i % Ml ..... ul a f,I fy, 7 h ita u�� I �/ ccr rte. v i k) CO 1 / r N � / � dP� � 1¢J r, ��i✓I 0 ' J j °" cv IN /Jill rvi � e3 tl3 err!j cq flr�y> rn ��. r ..a rn x in ID lo IN cl a , %E/ /l l o maul, r % / /✓ % �%i / iJ f/ 1 if 'All No f C f j f j f cxe Taa ! is o tm Sol , , /nWi i r.: ����//�j +n� V. 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C a w a °; w a o Cn z O> z 07 Z N •L U) fn C N ~ aI ~ r ~ Q• 2 p o a � � a r � � a r` N 4 O V � w N V1. A P�_ L COSTX WESX SAiVT-AXYDISTRICT Independent c1 t Memorandum To: Scott Carroll, General Manager From Isidro Gallardo, Ordinance Enforcement Officer �AA� Date: March 15, 2011 Subject: Ordinance Enforcement Report This report summarizes major points for three ordinance enforcement topics covering Trash Container Enforcement, Graffiti, and Scavenging. Trash Container Enforcement: In the month of February, three calls came in to the District HQ to report residents who either store there trash containers in public view or leave their trash containers out on the street curb well after the trash has been picked up: Address: 937 Serra Way Violation: Resident was storing trash container on drive way in public view. A "first notice" of correction was given on 21212011. On 21712011 , a second site visit was made and the resident was found to be in compliance. Address: 2451 '/z Elden Ave. #A Violation: Resident was leaving trash container out on the street curb well after trash pick-up day. OEO made a site visit on 2110111, 2117111 , and 2124111 and found no visible trash containers. Address: 649 Darrell St. Violation: Resident was storing trash containers on drive way in public view. OEO made a site visit on 311111 and spoke directly to resident regarding the issue. Resident agreed to store trash containers out of public sight. On 318111, the OEO made a second site visit and found the resident in compliance. OEO will continue to follow up on these addresses to insure they do not go back to their old habits. In addition, extra surveillance was placed on W. Wilson St (between Harbor Blvd. and Placentia Ave.) and neighboring streets to address several residents who leave their trash containers out on the street curb well after trash pick-up day. A Trotecting our community's health and the envil'onment by pt ovidiiW so(d waste and sewer collection services. wv w.crosdca,gov Ordinance Enforcement Report March15, 2011 Page 2 of 2 summary of the courtesy notice process for the District OEO is provided in the following chart and demonstrates the effectiveness of a "1 st Notice": February'l-28, 2011 1st 2n Courtesy Notice Notice Letter South of Wilson St. 10 4 0 Wilson St. to Adams Ave. 9 0 0 Adams Ave. to Sunflower Ave. 13 0 0 Graffiti: On January 31 , 2011, the OEO submitted to Frank Campos (CR&R) about seven addresses (for a total of approx. 80 trash containers), along with pictures, on Victoria St. that needed attention in regard to graffiti on trash containers. On 2/15111, Mr. Campos submitted documentation, including pictures, that a total of eighty-six trash containers in the area that were serviced for graffiti removal. Scavenging. In the month of February, there were no calls to the District HQ to report scavenging activity. Also, there were no scavenging incidents observed directly by the OEO to report. Areas were increased surveillance was piaced: Monday Trash Pick-up Day: Area includes National Ave., Monrovia Ave, Federal Ave., Meyer PI., Anaheim Ave., and all surrounding streets. Dates/Time: 2114111 and 2128111 between the hours of 8:00am and 11:00am Tuesday Trash Pick-up Day: Area includes Orange Ave., Santa Ana Ave., Tustin Ave., and all surrounding streets and alleys south of 22nd St. Dates/Time: 2115111 and 2/22111 between the hours of 8.00am and 10:00am It was determined, after meeting with the District General Manager and reviewing scavenging calls logged by the Costa Mesa Police Department, that it would be best if the OEO began his shift earlier in the morning; it appears a lot of the scavenging activity takes place in the early morning part of the day. Also, on February 11, 2011 an Administrative Citation template was completed and was submitted to the District General Manager to submit to the District Counsel for review. Other: CR&R Route Manager Frank Campos reported to the OEO that the CR&R refuse truck that was previously leaking fluids on to the Palmer Street alley has been repaired. OEO will be meeting with CR&R Route Manager Frank Campos on March 22, 2011 at the Palmer St. alley to observe and determine if indeed the refuse truck has been repaired. V11. Scavenging Events 2011 January 2011 CFS Location CAD# DR# RD Dispo Date Time ORANGE AV&KNOXPL LPD110107001382 R03 GOA 01/07/11 11:05:11 R03 1 540 W 19TH ST LPD110103000518 R09 GOA 01/03/1I 12:54:30 1955 WALLACE AV LPD110123005557 R09 PAWC 01/23/11 22:04:47 R09 2 23RD ST&ELDEN AV LPD110126006104 RI 1 PAWC 01/26/11 14:24:06 R12 1 WAKE FOREST RD&FAIRVIEW RD LPD110105000842 R13 GOA 01/05/11 6:42:58 R13 1 JOHNSON AV&CHEYENNE ST LPD110107001350 R21 UTL 01/07/11 9:00:50 R21 1 Total 6 Count February 2011 CFS Calls For Service with citation issued: Location CAD# DR# RD I Dispo Date Tune MAPLE ST&VICTORIA ST LPD110228013744 11-203877 R10 CI 02/28/11 8:26:18 RD 10 = 1 Total = 1 Calls For Service with no arrest/citation: Location I CAD# I DR# RD I Dispo I Date I Time 21 ST ST&ORANGE AV LPD1 102200122081 1 R071 GOA 02/20/11 21:18:42 ORANGE AV&WALNUT ST JLPD1 10201007466 R071 GOA 02/01/19 9:33:11 RD 07= 2 1923 WHITTIER AV ILPD1 10206008789 R081 GOA 102/06/11110:14:53 W 19TH ST&MONROVIA AV JLPD1 10207008997 R081 GOA 02/07/11 7:31:40 RD 08= 2 HAMILTON ST&HARBOR BLVD LPD1 102210122651 1 R091 GOA 102/21/1118: RD 09= 1 351 VICTORIA ST JLPD1 10203008144 R1 11 GOA 102/03111121: RD 11 = 1 261 SANTO TOMAS ST ILPD1 10202007702 R12 GOA 02/02/11 9:35:50 VIRGINIA PL&SANTA ANA AV JLPD1 10207009007 R1 21 GOA 02/07/11 8:15:23 RD 12 = 2 3025 GRANT AV ILPD I 10225013107 R21 I PAWC 102/25/1118:3 RD 21 = 1 655 W BAKER ST LPD1 102120101851 1 R22 I PAWC 02/12/11 3:31:08 RD 22 = 1 Total - 10 Dispo Translation: Cl-Citailon Issued GOA-Gone On Arrival PAWC-Party Advised,Will Comply Scavenging CFS January 2 011 Ij �;J,,. ;, l ,✓'IFIIf""ry' j/��� �4 p� 3 j� �w,r�i„�rm>� rl/r�rrrrl�rr'�J,'�����j,.. r / r, r M x Ilk "I+ ilY 1 I1 f l 29 d q a � l / 1 r Nrti A r ! / r � r � r I,nli lrHl !r y r /� ri /// /� r%// r/J'lra �U rr�✓!6l%lGeLr �,d 9 m' �II � k�r),��� 35 wlformJJ r�tvorr/t/v�J y0v7l�J/iJU�, ,, r nr�nip �d r, ✓�/�� f 1� /L �fr�.��/i%,7lrl�i�� r%!'1!r�w(G� ��;. „� ,.. 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Plastics#3-7 are baled together and shipped to China and India where the plastics are sorted and separated by plastic type/number.This material has to be separated because each plastic has its own DNA and can only bond to its own type/number. Please see articles/chart below as well as the attachment (some information does overlap)for additional info regarding plastic types and uses. Thank you! Types of plastic The following table illustrates the most common types of plastics used, their applications and the symbol which is often used to identify them on forms of plastic packaging. Polymer Types Examples of applications Symbol Polyethylene �►,�� Fizzy drink and water battles. Salad trays. Terephthalate PET High Density Milk bottles, bleach, cleaners and most shampoo bottles. Polyethylene a HDPE Polyvinyl Chloride Pipes, fittings, window and door frames (rigid PVC). Thermal insulation (PVC foam) and automotive parts. PVC Low Density i Polyethylene Carrier bags, bin liners and packaging films. L401 LDPE Polypropylene Margarine tubs, microwaveable meal trays, also produced as fibres and filaments for carpets, wall coverings and vehicle upholstery. PP Yoghurt pots, foam hamburger boxes and egg cartons, plastic cutlery, protective Polystyrene packaging for electronic goods and toys. Insulating material in the building and L601 construction industry. PS Unaliocated Any other plastics that do not fall into any of the above categories - for example References polycarbonate which is often used in glazing for the aircraft industry �'19 htt ; ww w ,or,,t k rcc can... n( st i iforination b miLbu l Uses of Polypropylene 1 n By Edward J. Lamb Uses of Polypropylene Strong, but not heavy, and with a relatively high melting point for a plastic, polypropylene �! sees use in many commercial and specialized products. Polypropylene also has the benefits of being corrosion-resistant, nontoxic and recyclable. The plastic appears in products ranging from bags to clothing and car doors. Plastic Bags Melted and rolled flat, polypropylene forms strong, lightweight, and inexpensive sheets called films that serve as the material of choice for plastic bags that must get wet and withstand corrosion and abrasion without breaking. Many plastic sandbags, resealable food storage bags and candy packages consist of polypropylene. Other Plastic Products Employing a process called thermoforming, manufacturers can mold liquid polypropylene into everything from plastic chairs, luggage, screw-on bottle caps, crates, boxes, appliance casings and to s. Using another process called extrusion in which they force semisolid polypropylene through circular openings, manufacturers make polypropylene tubing that food_and beverage produces use to transfer heated liquids at low pressure. Both thermoformed and extruded polypropylene products clean easily, resist scratching and do not melt at temperatures below 320 degrees Fahrenheit. Synthetic Fibers Long and short bundled strands of polypropylene appear as carpets, clothing and acoustic insulation fibers. The brand-name composite insulting material Thinsulate contains a layer of polypropylene material. Medical Devices Many of the properties of polypropylene that make it a leading choice for plastic packaging also make it a valuable material for medical devices. Surgeons use sterile polypropylene mesh when repairing hernias, damage to the internal walls of the uterus and weakened urethras. Sutures, or stitches, also often consist of polypropylene fibers. Automobiles Thermoformed polypropylene has recently become a material of choice for inside door panels on cars. Automakers also install polypropylene tubes in areas where they require tough, heat-resisting and semiflexible hoses. Search for Poyl ro lene Su Biers Polypropylene's (PP) intrinsic properties of high stiffness, good tensile strength and inertness toward acids, alkalis and solvents, plus its traditional cost advantage over other thermoplastic polymers, has secured its position in a wide range of consumer and industrial products, manufactured by several high-volume forming methods. In addition, its low density and earlier cost advantage over other thermoplastic polymers made it suitable for applications that were weight and cost conscious. There are three forms of PP that can be produced — isotactic, syndlotact€c and atactic — but isotatic PP Is the main form manufactured. Small amounts of other monomers (most usually ethylene) can be added to make either random or block PP copolymers. Injection moulding applications are the largest outlet for PP. Uses here include packaging, parts for electronic and electrical appliances, caps and closures, toys, luggage and a variety of household goods and miscellaneous products. The second largest outlet for PP is the fibres sector. A growth market has been carpet face yarn for carpet backing while its combined strength and resistance has led to the replacement of sisal and jute in ropes, twine and string. It can also be used in textiles such as sportswear and thermal underwear and plays an important part in the non-woven market. Globally, fibre markets have seen steady growth although there is a migration away from North America and Western Europe to northeast Asia. Both the film and sheet markets have seen good growth over recent years, particularly sheet for thermoforming applications. Film grade PP offers excellent optical clarity and low moisture vapour transmission with uses in the packaging of sweets, snack foods and cigarettes, capacitors and other electronic films, photo and graphic arts applications, and pressure sensitive tape backing and labels. PP sheet is used In thermoformed food containers, which can be blow or injection moulded. The blow moulding market grows from a very small base. PP has also seen some growth as an extrusion coating in a market dominated by low dens€t!polyethv9ene (LDPE). Atactic polypropylene finds outlets in paper laminating, sealants and adhesives. There is also some growth in extrusion of pipe and conduit, wire and cable. PP and its alloys have become the plastic of choice in the automobile market where it can provide substantial weight savings. It is used in internal and external body panels and its heat resistance makes it suitable for use for components in the engine compartment. PP's low density, combined with good mechanical properties (especially when filled or compounded) and good injection moulding characteristics, make it very suitable for the large-volume, weight-conscious automotive market. Over a third of plastics in automobiles are PP and PP alloys. The thermoplastic has a wide range of melt flows which has led to significant growth through product substitution of many plastics. Examples include the displacement of poles rrene (PS) in sheet extrusion, nylon In carpet face yarns, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) in appliances, flexible ooi y�inyi chloride (PVC) in film and medical applications, high density oolyethylene (HDPE) in stadium cups and yoghurt containers,col eth IeDe tere hthalate (PET) in microwave trays and water bottles, and oolycarbonate in housings and automobile parts. PP has also substituted non-plastic materials such as metal and glass. Global growth slowing Historically, PP has seen above average global growth rates of the order of 7-8%/year due to its versatility and relatively low cost position versus other polymers. This has resulted in increased demand for its feedstock, propylene. However, challenges have emerged In the propylene market. Propylene demand has been increasing faster than supply from steam crackers and refineries, resulting in the need for more expensive on-purpose technologies to supplement its production. The result is that propylene prices have increased relative to ethylene prices, taking away its previous price advantage. During the first half of 2010, propylene prices moved above ethylene in many regions of the world. The overall Impact is that PP prices have also risen and PP has been losing its competitive price position to other polymers. Nevertheless, the consultant Nexant ChemSystems has forecast that PP consumption will grow at an average of 5.7%/year in the 2009-2015 period. Over half of this volume growth will be focused In the Asian markets, particularly China and India. China demand surges While PP markets in Western Europe and North America declined in 2009 due to de-stocking as a result of the economic crisis, PP demand in China grew by more than 20% in 2009, pulling in 5m tonnes of imports, according to US-based consultants DeWitt & Co. As a result, most regions of the world were able to enjoy the lift in China's growth through exports while domestic markets remained tough. For example, North America was able to export 7-8% of its production to China. However, considerable new PP capacity is coming on-stream. DeWitt estimates that 9m tonne/year of new capacity will be added in 20092010 — almost twice China's 2009 import level. New projects will add almost 3.5m tonne/year in China, 2.5m tonne/year in Saudi Arabia, 800,000 tonne/year in Abu Dhabi by the end of 2010, and a further 1.5m tonne/year in India and Thailand. While DeWitt is predicting strong growth in Asia in the region of 80/D/year, an overhand in capacity is developing in the short term. Taking Asia and the Middle East as one region, operating rates of just 80% are sufficient to meet projected demand in 2011. In Europe and North America, export opportunities to Asia will decline as new capacity comes on-stream in Asia and the Middle East. While demand has seen a bounce following declines in 2008 and 2009, DeWitt expects growth in Western Europe and North America to be in line with the slow economic growth, Some markets may see substitution of cheaper alternatives but new applications such as high clarity thermoformed food packaging may help offset losses. Low operating rates may lead to further supply consolidation. DeWitt sees good growth potential in South America, particularly Brazil which was quick to rebound from the economic slowdown. The economy should also get an additional boost from the soccer World Cup and 2016 Olympics. The Brazilian PP market should also benefit from refinery propylene expansions. The consolidation of Quattor into Braskem followed by Braskem's acquisition of Sunoco's PP business in the US gives Braskem around 3m tonne/year of PP capacity, the largest in the Americas. Updated: July 2010. Sources: ICB Chemical Profile, 9 July 2010; DeWitt World Petrochemical Conference, 24-25 March 2010, Houston, Texas; ChemSystems Polyolefins Planning Service. ICIS pricing's weekly European PP margin report is designed to complement ICIS's highly regarded pricing data. It assesses producer cash costs and cash margins for PP by modelling raw material and key variable manufacturing costs, co-product credits and product yields across the business from feedstock naphtha or propane through propylene to PP. Watch a video about how the margin reports are put together here Combining ICIS pricing's benchmark price assessments with feedstock yield models from Linde Engineering the reports provide a clear indication of the direction of business cash costs and cash margins, forming a basis for informed market positioning by sellers, buyers and traders. Find out more by visiting www.icis,com margins httiD://www.icis,.com/v2/chemicals/907P i al r� l n�/�as�s.html htt ://wWW..eh oW.com/about 5345187 use� r0 I n .html m X I. COSTA.- 9YESA S_X9VyTART(DISTXI(TI' an lndepen 'speciaroiftrict Memorandum To: Recycling Committee From: Scott Carroll, General Managed Date: March 21, 2011 Subject: Prohibiting the Use of Expanded Polystyrene (Commonly known as (Styrofoam) in District Facilities and at District Sponsored Events Summary The Board of Directors directed staff to bring back a policy that would prohibit the usage of expanded polystyrene (commonly known as Styrofoam) in District facilities and at District sponsored events. Attachment 1 to this report is such a said policy for the Recycling Committee's consideration. Staff Recommendation That the Recycling Committee approves the recommendation to the Board of Directors the adoption of Administrative Regulations No. 10.00, prohibiting the use of expanded polystyrene in District facilities and at District sponsored events. Analysis Polystyrene foam is a petroleum-based byproduct that is frequently used for food packing purposes. This material is currently non-recyclable and non-biodegradable (e.g. unable to decay into constituent substances). Because of its inability to decompose, polystyrene foam waste is consuming an ever-increasing amount of space within landfill facilities. Moreover, polystyrene foam products are detrimental to the environment in many ways such as biodegradability, litter, recycling and water quality. The following is an explanation of these reasons. • Biodegradability Polystyrene products are designed to be disposable and, therefore, have a useful life on only minutes or hours. Yet, it takes several decades to hundreds of years for polystyrene to deteriorate in the environment or ftotecting our community's fiealt(t andite eirvironment 6y providing soridwaste andsewercolleciion semces. u parr:,),crosuca.gov Recycling Committee March 21, 2011 Page 2 of 4 landfill. Instead, it merely breaks down into smaller pieces that litter streets, parks, open spaces, beaches and the ocean, thereby contributing to urban blight. • Litter Polystyrene further contributes to urban blight as litter, especially due to its lightweight nature as it floats in water and/or is easily blown by the wind from place to place even when disposed of properly. The polystyrene litter problem is becoming increasingly difficult to manage and has costly negative implications for visitors, wildlife, and aesthetics. • Recycling There is currently no meaningful recycling of food service polystyrene products, due in part to contamination from food residue. Alternative products which are biodegradable, reusable, and/or recyclable are readily available at reasonable cost. • Water Quality Polystyrene waste, introduced to water bodies from both direct as well as indirect sources, negatively impacts the overall quality of ocean waters, rivers and watersheds. Polystyrene waste, a major component in the overall make up of beach and marine debris, is a visible form of pollution. Moreover, marine and land wildlife often perish as a result of ingesting polystyrene (e.g. floatability, breakability, large surface area), scientists are beginning to speculate about the role of polystyrene waste in contributing to other persistent non-visible water pollution problems such as bacterial indicators. Deterioration in water quality and beaches threatens the public health, safety and welfare and negatively affects tourism and the local economy, which depends on tourist trade. The following are provisions to the proposed policy. The purpose of the proposed policy is to reduce the amount of polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) that enters the waste stream and promote zero waste strategies. By prohibiting the use of such products within District facilities and at District sponsored events demonstrates our commitment and leadership to protecting the environment. Below is a summary of the provisions: Food Service Polystyrene Products Because most polystyrene can be found in food packaging products from restaurants, grocery stores, cafeterias, mini marts and/or caterers, the District shall not purchase and/or acquire from food vendors and retail food vendors disposable products that contain polystyrene. This will include items such as cups, plates, bowls, lids, and hinged or lidded containers. Recycling Committee March 21, 2011 Page 3 of 4 Special Events Sponsored by Costa Mesa Sanitary District The use or distribution of polystyrene foam products at District special events (e.g. composting workshops, used tire collection events, etc.) shall be prohibited. If the District is co-sponsoring an event with other organizations, the District will encourage those organizations to prohibit the use or distribution of said products. Contractors and/or Vendors Doing Business with the District Because the attach document is an internal policy, not an ordinance, the District cannot require contractors and vendors doing business with the District to prohibit the use of polystyrene products. However, the District can strongly encourage contractors and vendors to do so by giving them incentives. For instance, contractors and vendors who have demonstrated prohibition use of Styrofoam products will be viewed favorably during direct, informal or formal competitive bidding procedures. It should be noted that this consideration cannot apply to bidding procedures for public projects because those projects must be awarded to the responsive low bidder, as required by California Public Contracts Code. There are a few exceptions to the proposed policy, which are described in more detail below. 1. While the District encourages its staff to consider excluding food establishments that uses Styrofoam products for takeout food, the purchases they make is during their personal time and not for District businesses purposes. 2. The District purchases supplies, equipment and/or parts in order to conduct its business. By limiting the number of vendors for acquiring necessary supplies, equipment and/or parts could have an impact on our operations. 3. Situations may exist where no reasonably feasible available alternative exists to a specific and necessary polystyrene product. Stratenic Element & Goal This item supports achieving Strategic Element No. 2.0, Solid Waste and Goal No. 2.3, Pursue reducing polystyrene food packaging and Goal No. 2.5, Encouraging zero waste. Legal Review District Counsel did not review this policy; however, counsel is currently researching the feasibility of the District adopting regulations that would expand this program. Recycling Committee March 21, 2011 Page 4 of 4 Financial Review There are no financial impacts to the District for adopting this policy. Public Notice Process Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the March 21, 2011 Recycling Committee regular meeting at District Headquarters and on the District's website. Alternative Actions 1 . Do not approve Administrative Regulations No. 10.00 and refer the matter back to staff. Attachments A: Administrative Regulations No. 10.00 Attachment A " Costa Mesa Sanitary District Administrative Regulations No. 10.00 Board of Directors Approval Date March 24, 2011 SUBJECT: Prohibiting the Use of Expanded Polystyrene (Commonly known as Styrofoam) in District Facilities and at District Sponsored Events. PURPOSE: To provide standards and procedures for protecting the environment and encouraging zero waste. General Poiicy: It shall be the policy of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) to exercise environmental stewardship by reducing the amount of Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) debris that enters storm drains, watershed and costal environment and reducing the amount of EPS that enters the waste stream. Objectives: To reduce litter, promote environmentally sustainable practices, improve water quality that include ocean waters, rivers and watersheds, and expand the lifespan of landfills Definitions A. "District Facilities" means any building, structure or vehicle owned or operated by CMSD, B. "Disposable Food Service Ware" means all containers, trays, cartons, cups, and other items that are designed for one-time use and on, or in, which any restaurant or retail food vendor directly places or packages prepared foods or which are used to consume food. This includes, but is not limited, service ware for takeout foods and/or leftovers from partially consumed meals prepared at restaurants or retail food vendors such as plates, cups, bowls, lids, trays, and hinged or lidded containers. This does not include single-use disposable straws or utensils. C. "Expanded Polystyrene" (EPS) means polystyrene that has been expanded or "blown" using a gaseous blowing agent into a solid foam. EPS is sometimes called "Styrofoam"; a Dow Chemical Co., trademarked form of polystyrene foam insulation that produces materials such as cups, plates and trays. D. "Food Vendor" means any establishment located or operating within the District which provides, prepared and ready-to-consume food or beverages for public consumption, including but not limited to any store, supermarket, delicatessen, restaurant, retail food vendor, sales outlet, shop, cafeteria, catering truck or caterer. E. "Prepared Food" means food or beverages which are served, packaged, cooked, chopped, sliced, mixed, brewed, frozen, squeezed, or otherwise prepared on the food vendor's premises with the intent of consumption on or off the premises as the balance of an unfinished meal or as "takeout food." Costa Mesa Sanitary District Prohibiting the Use of Expanded Polystyrene{Commonly known as Styrofoam} Page 2 of 2 F. "Retail food Vendor" means any store, shop, sales outlet, or other establishment, including a grocery store or a delicatessen, other than a restaurant that provides prepared food. Provisions: A. CMSD shall not purchase or acquire from food vendors or from retail food vendors products, which are produced with EPS. Prohibited products include, but are not limited to, EPS items such as cups, plates, trays, bowls, lids, and hinged or lidded containers. B. The use or distribution of EPS at special events sponsored by CMSD shall be prohibited. The District will encourage organizations that are co-sponsoring events with CMSD to prohibit the use or distribution of polystyrene foam products at special events. C. CMSD shall encourage all contractors, and vendors doing business with the District to prohibit the usage of Disposal Food Service Ware made of EPS. A copy of this policy will be disseminated to contractors and vendors doing business with the District. D. Contractors and vendors who have demonstrated prohibition use of EPS will be viewed favorably during direct, informal or formal competitive bidding procedures. This policy does not apply to bidding procedures for public projects. Exceptions A. This policy does not apply to CMSD employees when they are making personal purchases. B. Vendors that use EPS for packaging supplies, equipment and/or parts to the District are exempt from this policy. C. Situations where no reasonably feasible available alternative exists to a specific and necessary EPS product. .�.... �Xp11 „' � I �' 7J!(f((f(fr(r,711Uiiomivau rrrairmllnl�l�llllllJllJll%/+ 1 �����1�ill IIIIIIII )IIIU II�I1dYdUpd / � �� ��� llJ,�����Jlrrlllllllllll'Jllr,:r�� ¢14u1 i`11!Illlifl�)i,� >� � r( 1, i III;IIIIIIIIIII np/%� Ivl"!li�f�ljll��,uuuuu Kiek-Off Recycling at Your School Site Program s Up Recycling of Items Commonly n on cool Campuses CHOOL RECYCLING KICK.0F1,S are happening all over Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley � for the 2010-2011 school year! Recycling kick-offs are designed to start recycling programs or improve existing programs.' � a Rainbow Disposal's recycling coordinator will come to your school site and ramp up recycling by setting, up a booth and tent with information on recyclable materials commonly found on school campuses. Information booths are generally set-up during student's lunch hour:Once they complete lunch they're free to approach the recycling booth, gather kid friendly recycling information, and walk away with a recycling prize! aua�,' Since kick-off implementation, school recycling tonnage has improved at some school sites by more than 50%! To set-up your recycling kick-off,please call Rochelle Groh,Recycling Coordinator, at 714 847.3581,ext., 243. Now Styrofoam Can Be Recycled at Rainbow Disposal! or Product Takes Up 30% of Land,ldls, Can Last Five Centuries ES,WE CAN NOW RECYCLE,STYROFOAM! processing,washing,and cleaning. Once the processing is As Rainbow Disposal moves toward a more mature completed the polystyrene is used to make new picture recycling program,the residents of Huntington Beach frames, baseboards, crown moldings, and window shutters. and Fountain Valley can now add Styrofoam as a material to The residents of Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley place in the Blue Cart. Styrofoam,also known as Expanded have responded to using the Blue Cart for recycling paper, Polystyrene (EPS), is widely used all over the world for plastic, glass, and metals. Now we can add Styrofoam to various purposes including packing, coffee cups,plates,food this list. By participating in recycling we not only lessen the trays, and fabrication of car parts. Although it has many uses, burden on our local landfills, we save precious energy,keep it is important to realize that it is estimated that by volume, our beaches clean,and help save our oceanic eco-system. it takes as much space as 30% of our landfills. A Styrofoam coffee cup discarded today will remain Composting IC I 1 space for close to 500 years. Learn What can we do? Just place your Styrofoam Come to Shipley Nature Center to learn about reducing packaging in the Blue!Cart for proper recycling. waste by Composting and Vermicomposting. Seminars are Remember to put Styrofoam peanuts in a bag before scheduled for 9:00 am on Saturday April 9, May 21,June 1$, placing in your cart so they stay contained. Rainbow and. Sept., 24, 2011, Cost is$10.00 per participant Disposal will take the Styrofoam and gather it into a Register online at www.shipleynature.org. Seminars bale. Each bale weighs about 700 pounds and is are limited to the first 50 registered. Huntington equivalent to saving 70 barrels of oil. Once sorted and Beach residents will receive a$50 voucher(one per baled,the Styrofoam bales are transferred to a processor household)towards a bin purchase. I in the local area. Here the bales go through further Rainbow Disposal Co.., Inc. — A'World Beyond Waste FRINTED ON P.O. Box 1026 m Huntington Beach,California 92647-1026 (714)847-3581 9 www.rainbowdisposal.com EEEYC1EO PATER