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X - D&B VISIONSCST -�,L ,/A J./AVT 'AR l `DI � Item X ... an Independent Specia( District Memorandum To: Operations Committee Members Via: Scott Carroll, General Manager From: Javier Ochiqui, Management Analyst Date: August 21, 2012 Subject: New 12 -page Online Comprehensive "Green Guide" Brochure on all CMSD's Programs Summary The Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) maintains a full library of recycling and educational materials on composting, vermin - composting, junk mail alternatives, household hazardous waste, large item pick -up, sharps disposal, brochures on source reduction and special recycling projects, etc. CMSD also has a Sewer Lateral Assistance Program (SLAP), which assists and encourages residents to regularly clean and maintain their sewer laterals. The CMSD through the SLAP program will contribute 50% of the resident's cost up to $1,800 in order to prevent sewer backups and spills. All of this information can be found on our CMSD website. However, the information on the website is not centrally located and can be difficult to find. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends developing a new 12 -page online comprehensive "Green Guide" brochure on all CMSD's programs. This comprehensive brochure will be user friendly and will highlight all of the CMSD programs in one easy to read guide. D &B Visions recently put together the "Green Guide" brochure for the City of Rancho Cucamonga and it was well received by the residents (See Attachment A). D &B Visions is an environmental program development company, specializing in assisting cities, counties and other special districts and agencies inform their residents on natural resource conservation and protection. 1n'rotecting our community's health andthe environment 6y providing soW waste andsewer coffection services. ,www. crosdca.gov Operations Committee August 21, 2012 Page 2 of 3 Mr. Don Woo started D &B Visions in 1999 and has worked on informational materials and presentations on the topics of Stormwater Pollution, Backyard Composting and Vermicomposting, Recycling, and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal. D &B Vision's services include developing print materials, web pages, informational videos, and conservation related presentations. D &B Visions has submitted a proposal to develop a "Green Guide" for CMSD which is attached hereto as Attachment B. D &B Visions cost is $300 per 8 �/2" x 11" page. Since the online CMSD brochure is expected to be 12 pages, the cost for this project will be $3,600. This cost covers time for layout, text writing, photo taking and "touch ups," and working with the printer, travel and meetings with District staff. Strategic Plan Element & Goal This item complies the with objective and strategy of Strategic Element 4.0, Solid Waste, which states: "Objective: Our objective is to inform and establish beneficial relations with the community. " "Strategy: We will do this by providing a high level of customer service internally and through the careful management of service providers. We will provide information to and seek feedback from our customers about our programs, services and accomplishments through modern technologies, the media and direct interactions with our customers. " Legal Review Not applicable at this time. Financial Review The approximate total cost for the brochure is $3,600. A total of $4,000 is budgeted in the FY 2012 -13 Budget for online brochure costs. Public Notice Process Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire agenda packet for the August 21, 2012 Operations Committee meeting at District Headquarters and on District website. Alternative Actions Operations Committee August 21, 2012 Page3of3 1. Do nothing and refer the matter back to staff for additional information and /or analysis. Reviewed by: CID Teresa Gonzalez Accounting Manager Attachments A: "Green Guide" brochure for the City of Rancho Cucamonga B: Proposal by D &B Visions Attachment A The Healthy P? Green Liv -in- gGu de y R »cIm U,010V. City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Programs Info Line (9o9) 919-2635 www.healthyrc.info The Healthy RC Green Living Guide A Greener RC is a Healthier RC Launched in June 2008 Healthy RC inspires a lifestyle that embraces a healthy Mind, Body, and Earth through lifelong learning and enrichment, active and healthy living and environmental sustainability. The Healthy RC Green Living Guide provides important information to help you make all of the places you call home - Earth, Rancho Cucamonga, and your own four walls - a greener and healthier place to live. Green Living is Easy When You Know Your Three R's Green living promotes a healthy Earth through the practice of the three R's- reducing, reusing, and recycling. These three practices work together by mitigating our everyday impact on the environment, and protecting our own health as well. *Reduce — Consuming in excess creates waste in more ways than one. Drinking two 20 ounce bottles of regular soda each day contributes an extra 500 -550 calories or the equivalent of eating one to two fast food hamburgers. You can reduce your plastic bottle and caloric consumption if you fill a reusable bottle with thinly sliced fruit and water and quench your thirst with that instead. ` *Reuse — Find new homes for things that are still usable and begin long -term commitments with durable versions of items you can use repeatedly such as coffee mugs, shopping totes, and water bottles. You will be helping the environment and saving money in the long run. Annually, Americans spend about $16 billion on bottled water, which is predominantly the same water you get from the tap. This is more than what Americans spend on !Pods and movie tickets. ., *Recycle — Recycling conserves natural resources by taking existing material and re- manufacturing it into something else. Recycling an aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours. Practicing the three R's can also help people within our own community. This guide not only provides information on how to dispose of your unwanted items in an environmentally safe way, but provides information on local organizations that can benefit from reusing or recycling these items. This guide will help you put the three R's into practice with useful tips, phone numbers and other information so you can make Rancho Cucamonga a greener, healthier place to live. For more information, please visit www.healthyrc.info. The Healthy RC Green Living Guide City Pro g rams Help What Do I Do With... Create A Healthy RC Aerosol Cans ............................. .3 Appliances .. ..........................i3 /14 Batteries ...... .............................13 Beverage Containers ................ 13 The City sponsors numerous programs to help support green living. Books ......... ............................... 13 Some of these programs are highlighted in this guide. Turn to Building Materials .................13 /14 the appropriate pages to find more Information about how each Cell Phones .. .............................14 program can help you contribute towards a Healthy RC. Clothing ....... .............................14 Green My-H-ome CDs and DVDs ...........................14 RecyclingAt Home ........................................ ..............................4 Computers ................................ 14 In The Yard „............•...5 Construction and Demolition HouseholdHazardous Waste ........................ ..............................6 Debris ..................................... 14 Sharps and Bulky Items ........................ ........ ............................... 7 Electronics (e- waste) ............ 14 /15 Preserving and Conserving Water ............................. ......8 Eyeglasses ... .............................15 OtherGreen Ideas ....................................... ............................... 9 Fluorescent Lights .................... 15 RecyclingCenters ....................................... ............................... 10 Food ............ .............................15 Map of Recycling and Oil Collection Centers ii Fuel .............. .............................15 GreenJAt Work Furniture ...... .............................15 Business Programs ........................................ .............................1z Green Waste and Yard Debris ... 15 Hangers 5 ..... ..............................1 Doing Good by Going Green Horse Manure ...........................15 Household Hazardous Waste ...15 Living green helps both the environment and those in need in our Inkjet and Printer Cartridges.... 16 community. By donating your reusable or recyclable items to the Mattresses ... .............................16 organizations listed below, you are helping them meet critical Mercury Thermometers and service needs. Contact them for more information. Thermostats .............................16 Musical Instruments .................16 RC Animal Care and Adoption Center Nursery Pots ........................... 16 (909) 466 -PETS (7387) / www.rcpets.info Oil- Cooking .. .............................16 Accepts donations of blankets, towels, wash cloths, cleaning Oil -Motor and Filters ................16 supplies, comforters, and pet beds. Packing Peanuts .......................16 Paint ............ .............................16 RC Family Resource Center Photo Chemicals .......................16 (909) 477-2781 / www•rcpark.com Plastic Grocery Bags .................16 Accepts clothing and food. See website for donation guidelines. Propane Tanks .......................... 17 Sporting Goods .........................17 Also accepts cell phones on behalf of two different organizations: Sharps and Syringes ................. 17 House of Ruth: Provides used cell phones to battered women Shoes ........................................ 17 so that they can call for help in emergency situations. Televisions .................. .......... �7 ACI Ministries: Recycles phones to support its food pantry. Thrift Stores and Freecycie ...... 17 Tires........... ............................... 17 What Do I Do With... Toilets and Sinks .......................17 VideoGames .............................17 Some items cannot be placed in the trash because they are Water Heaters .......................... 17 hazardous. Others can be recycled or reused. The list to the If your item is not listed, call the right identifies some of these items and the pages which contain businesses and organizations that can dispose of your materials Environmental Programs Info safely or reuse them to help the environment and people in need. Line at o (9 9) gig-2635. 3 The Healthy RC Green Living Guide Recycling At Home With the exception of plastic bags most types of containers and paper products can be recycled in your blue recycling container. Please empty containers, and flatten boxes and cartons whenever possible. Items which CAN be placed in your blue recycling container Include: PAPER AND CARDBOARD Cardboard Egg Cartons - Cereal Boxes WITHOUT LINERS Junk Mail Magazines - Paper Bags - Telephone Books Wrapping Paper EMPTY, RIGID PLASTIC CONTAINERS GLASS BOTTLES AND JARS MILK AND JUICE CARTONS METAL CANS AND TRAYS Aluminum Foil and Food Trays Food and Beverage Cans - Aerosol Cans (See page 13 for instructions) - STYROFOAMTm PRODUCTS (Such as take -out food containers and meat trays) Items which C ANNIO'r be placed in your blue recycling container Include: Appliances Ceramics Clothing Dishes Foil Lined Cartons Foil Wrapping Paper Light Bulbs Mirrors - Photos - Plastic Bags From Newspapers - Plastic Grocery Bags and Packaging Film (Take them back to the grocery store for recycling.) - Plastic Toys - Rubber Bands - Rubber Hoses -Scrap Metal -Shoes - Windows Reduce, Reuse...then Recycle You can reduce the amount of waste placed in your trash and recycling container by buying in bulk, giving away usable items instead of throwing them away, and minimizing the items you buy. Also, reusing items whenever possible reduces the amount of material that heads to landfills, the demand for fuel needed to transport them, and the energy expended to recycle items in your blue recycling container. Green My Home 4 Is Please Remember: - Place your containers in the street with their wheels against the curb no later than 6:00 A.M. on your scheduled service day. - Containers should be at least two feet apart from each other. - Do not place them within 15 feet of a parked vehicle. - Containers should be at least five feet from any stationary object (i.e. mailboxes, fence posts, trees, etc.) - Trash, recyclables, and green waste must be contained entirely inside the containers. - Put your containers back into their storage area after they have been The Healthy RC Green Living Guide In The Yard Plants absorb carbon dioxide, produce oxygen, filter out pollutants, and cool the air. But excess green waste can take up room in our landfills. Below are environmentally friendly growing tips for a green yard. Green Waste Recycling Green waste containers are for yard waste that can be recycled or composted. Please note that there are some items which can and cannot be placed in your container. Items which CAN be placed in your green waste container Include: - Grass Clippings - Leaves Prunings and Twigs Weeds Palm Fronds Horse Manure Branches smaller than six inches in diameter. Items which be placed In your green waste container and should be placed in your black trash container include: Cactuses Dog or Cat Waste Branches larger than six inches in diameter. NOTE: Rocks, concrete, and dirt can not be placed in any curbside container. See Building Materials on page 13 for disposal options. Composting and Grasscycling Using your green waste to fertilize your yard and improve soil structure helps to manage waste and produce healthier plants. Backyard composting is the process of helping nature speed up the decomposition of grass clippings, leaves, and other green waste materials into compost. When used as a soil amendment, compost enriches the soil, increases soil structure, and increases water retention. Grasscycling is the practice of leaving finely cut grass clippings on the lawn. These clippings then decompose on the lawn to release their nutrients, For more information on composting and grasscycling, call the Environmental Programs Info Line at (9o9) 919 -2635 or visit www.calrecycle.ca.gov and see information in the "Consumers" tab. Green My Home 5 Save Energy, Save Water Planting the correct types of plants in the correct locations can save both energy and water. Things you can do include: - Placing trees on the south and west sides of your house. This shades and cools your house, reducing the amount of electricity needed to run your air conditioning. - Planting "California Friendly" plants that use less water. Some are very colorful like the California Fuchsia pictured below. Visit www.bewaterwise, corn and click on "Garden Spot" for a list of drought tolerant plants. -- 1 :1 r; The Healthy RC Green Living Guide Household Hazardous Waste Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are household items which may threaten human health or the environment and should be disposed of properly when they can no longer be used for their intended purposes. It is illegal to throw hazardous materials in the trash. Instead, take them to a HHW collection facility. Collection facility will accept: -Aerosol Cans (See page 13 for instructions.) Antifreeze Batteries Brake Fluid Camping Fuel Cooking Oil Fertilizer Fluorescent Bulbs and Tubes Household Cleaners Mercury Thermostats and Thermometers Medications, Excluding Controlled Substances Motor Oil and Filters Paint and Paint Products Pesticides Pool Chemicals Propane Tanks -Transmission Fluid - Weed and Bug Killers Collection facility WILL NOT acrert; Asbestos Explosives Medical Wastes Radioactive Wastes Tires Business or Non - Profit Organization Waste (See Hazardous Waste Disposal on page 12 for disposal options.) Collection facility will also accept electronic waste, such as: Clothing Irons Computer Components Microwave Ovens Monitors Musical Greeting Cards Printers and Cartridges Radios and Stereos Space Heaters Telephones TVs VCR and DVD Players Video Game Equipment Rancho Cucamonga HHW Collection Facility 12158 Base Line Road Open Saturdays 8:oo A.M. - 12:oo Noon* *Weather permitting. Facility is closed during rain, wind, or extreme heat. Call (9o9) 919-2635 for emergency and closure information. 9E Green My Home 6 .1& -4 - ransportation Tips Before transporting your items, make sure: • The amount of waste does not exceed 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle, and no containers are larger than five gallons. • The containers are sturdy, not leaking, and sealed. • The waste is in its original container or one that is properly labeled. • Wastes are packed in a single layer and in containers that are securely packed in your vehicle to prevent spills. Never mix materials! Call i- 800- OILYCAT (1 -800- 645 -92.28) or visit www.sbcfire.org and click on "Household Hazardous Waste" for more information on HHW collection and reuse. The Healthy RC Green Living Guide Sharps and Bulky Items Home - Generated Sharps Home - generated sharps are syringes and needles used in your home to administer medication or to test blood sugar. It is illegal to dispose of sharps in your trash. The City and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District have partnered to provide a safe method to dispose of home - generated sharps from Rancho Cucamonga residents. Tc participate: 1.) Go to any Rancho Cucamonga fire station Monday through Friday, 8:oo A.M. to 5:00 P.M., to pick up a free sharps- approved container. Please let fire personnel know if you need additional collection containers to accommodate all of your sharps. Do not bring your sharps with you if they are not in a sharps- approved container, and never leave sharps or full collection containers unattended If the crew is out of the station. a.) Fill your container to the marked fill limit line (usually three - quarters of its capacity). Lock the lid to seal the container in order to prevent spills and accidental sticks. 3.) Exchange your full container of used sharps for an empty one by returning it to a fire station, Monday through Friday, 8:oo A.M. to 5 :00 P.M. Never leave sharps or full collection containers unattended if the crew is out of the station. For more information, call the Environmental Programs Info Line at (909) 919 -2635• Note: Sharps from businesses are not accepted in this program. Community Clean -Up and Recycling Days The San Bernardino County Solid Waste Management Division encourages residents to clean -up their property and neighborhood by waiving landfill tipping fees during its Community Clean -Up and Recycling Days. The events are typically held on the second Saturday in April and the fourth Saturday in October. Call 1- 800 -722 -8004 for more information. Green My Home 7 Bulky Item Collection Rancho Cucamonga single family residential solid waste customers are eligible for up to four free bulky item pickups per calendar year. Examples include furniture, appliances, and televisions. The service will not pick up vehicle parts, construction materials, or hazardous waste. For an additional fee, the service will pick up rimless tires. For more information and to schedule a pickup, call Burrtec Waste Industries at (9o9) 987-3717• Apartment, condominium, and mobile home park residents should consider donating usable items to a thrift store (see page 17). Working appliances may be eligible for a rebate through Southern California Edison (see Appliances on page 14). Otherwise, check with your manager for disposal options. The Healthy RC Green Living Guide Preserving and Conserving Water Stormwater Pollution When water flows off our streets, it carries trash, oil, and other pollutants with it through the storm drain system and local waterways, to the Santa Ana River, and eventually to the Pacific Ocean. These bodies of water are used for recreation, groundwater recharge, and are home to local wildlife. Keep stormwater pollutants out of the storm drain system by: • Placing litter in the trash can or recycling container, not down a storm drain or into the street. • Using pesticides and fertilizers only when necessary and never allowing them to be washed into the street by rain or sprinkler runoff. • Rinsing water -based paints off of painting equipment in the sink instead of the curb. • Sweeping up yard clippings and placing them into your green Livestock Owners Livestock owners may unknowingly contribute to stormwater pollution by allowing manure to flow off their property. Once in local waterways, the manure breaks down and pollutes the water. Help prevent pollution by: • Diverting runoff away from livestock areas to reduce the chance of runoff contamination. waste container, not into the street. • Cleaning up oil spills with an absorbent material and then taking it to a local household hazardous waste collection facility (see page 6). • Taking left over paints, oils, cleaners, yard chemicals, automotive fluids, and other toxic products to a local household hazardous waste collection facility (see page 6) For more information, call the Environmental Programs Info Line at (9o9) 919 -2635 or visit www.sbcountystormwater.org. • Collecting manure weekly and placing it into your green waste container. • Placing berms around your property to reduce runoff. • Fencing off stream side areas to keep horses away from waterways. For more information, call the City's Environmental Programs Info Line at (909) 919-2635• Green My Home 8 Conserving Water For Tomorrow Conserving water protects a valuable resource and also reduces the amount of energy used to purify and deliver the water to your home. Simple things you can do to save water for tomorrow are: • Washing only full loads of dishes and laundry. • Using a broom to clean sidewalks and driveways instead of using a hose. This not only conserves water, it also helps prevent storm water pollution (see article on left). • Setting your sprinkler timer to water during the early morning instead of the heat of the day. • Installing water conserving devices like rotating nozzle sprinkler heads, high efficiency toilets, and "Smart Irrigation Timer Controllers ". The Cucamonga Valley Water District, which provides water to the area, offers rebates on select water saving devices. For more information on these rebates, call (909) 987- 2591 or visit www.cvwdwater. com. The Healthy RC Green Living Guide Other Green Ideas There are many simple and easy ways to incorporate reducing, reusing, and recycling into your everyday life. Most are simple lifestyle changes that add up and help make a Healthy RC. Here are some practices you can adopt to make a difference. Closing The Recycling Loop To make the recycling process a success, there must be a demand for products made from recycled materials. This will essentially close the loop. Manufacturers are now making thousands of items from recycled materials. There are now sweaters and backpacks made from recycled plastic bottles, tiles from recycled glass, and furniture from reclaimed lumber. When purchasing products, look for the recycling symbol or wording that identifies any recycled material content in them. CalRecycle's RecycleStore website highlights innovative recycled content products and their manufacturers. For more information, visit www. calrecycle.ca.gov /Recyclestore. CalRecycle also has a website of gifts made from recycled materials. The site also gives green ideas for living, decorating, and entertaining. For more details, visit the website at www. greengiftguide.com. Power Down Reducing your energy needs are good for the environment and your pocketbook. Things you can do to cut your energy usage are: • Changing your incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent lights. • Unplugging cell' phone and other chargers after items have been charged and are not in use. • Replacing older appliances with EnergyStar® rated ones. • Installing additional insulation in your attic. • Turning off TVs, radios, computers, and lights when you leave the room. For more energy saving tips, visit www.fypower.org. Also, Southern California Edison offers cost saving rebates on select EnergyStar© appliances, lighting, heating and cooling units, and pool pumps. For more information on these rebates, call 1 -800- 655-4555 or visit www.sce.com and click on "Rebates and Savings ". Green My Home 9 The Three R's of Reusable Bags You can play an important role in making Rancho Cucamonga a greener, healthier community by reducing the litter and waste generated from single -use carry -out bags by using reusable bags. Here are three new R's to help you do it: Remind: Place your reusable bags by the door, near your car keys, or write it down on your shopping list to remind you. Ready: Keep a ready supply of them In your car and at the office so that you can grab one when you need it. Rethink: Stop and rethink about using your reusable bags just for grocery store shopping. Consider all of the places where you go shopping or buy take -out food, and try using them there. The Healthy RC Green Living Guide Green My Home 10 Recycling Centers w J � The following are local recycling centers and the items Q ct a C Uj a a Uj Q Y °o ca J o _j w z they accept. Please note that though some centers will m 0. a ° m U °' N v purchase items, others accept donations only. X L o g g Q ° > v Z O a a V dS V1 dS v Ontario A &A Recycling: (818) 266 -6922 2246 Euclid Ave. X American National Recycling: (909) 605.0326 X X X X X X 2202 S. Milliken Ave. American Metal Recycling: (909) 390 -3700 1115o Redwood Ave. X Continental Recycling: (gog) 628 -0033 X X X X X X X X X 5082 W. Mission Blvd. D &b1 Metals: (9o9) 986-1996 84o E. State St. X X EarthWize Recycling: (909) 605 -5770 4th Street and Vineyard Ave. (Stater Bros. parking lot) X Nlain Street Fibers, Inc: (gog) 986 -6310 X X X X X X X X X 608 East Main St. Tomra Recycling / rePlanet: (877) 737.5263 1000 N. Mountain Ave. (Albertson's parking lot) 2522 S. Grove Ave. (Albertson's parking lot) X 3075 S. Archibald Ave. (Ralph's parking lot) Rancho Cucamonga All State Paper & Metal Recycling: (gog) 899-3613 X X X X X X X X X 8889 Etiwanda Ave. Chino Hills Recycling, Inc: (818) 281 -9999 7270 Victoria Park Ln. X EarthWize Recycling: (909) 605 -5770 19th St. and Archibald Ave. (Stater Bros. parking lot) X NexCycle: (909) 796 -2210 8778 19th St. X SA Recycling: (9o9) 899-1767 8822 Etiwanda Ave. X X Tomra Recycling I rePlanet: (877) 737 -5263 9910 East 6th Street 8850 Foothill Blvd. (Albertson's parking lot) X 7369 Milliken Ave. (Ralph's parking lot) Upland A -1 Upland Recycling: (9o9) 982-1044 X X X X X X 1248 West 9th St. Tomra Recycling I rePlanet: (877) 737.5263 io28 N. Mountain Ave. (Albertson's parking lot) X Inclusion in this listing sloes not imply endorsement and may not cover- all of the businesses that recycle materials in the area. Please call business for hours of operation. *CRV means California Redemption Value. This means that beverage containers with the words CRV on it can be turned in for cash when taken to a buy -back recycling center. Visit www.bottlesandcans.com or call 1 -800- RECYCLE to find your nearest center. The Healthy RC Green Living Guide Map of Recycling Centers Foothill Fw 5: .19th St 14 4 3 Base Line Rd Q0 10�11 15 o,. 0 Green My Home 11 Recycling Centers (See previous page for items accepted at each center) 1. All State Paper & Metal Recycling 8889 Etiwanda Ave. (9o9) 899-3613 2. Chino Hills Recycling Inc 7270 Victoria Park Ln. (818) 281.9999 3. EarthWize Recycling 19th and Archibald (Stater Bros. parking lot) (9o9) 605 -5770 4. NexCycle 877819th St. (909) 796-2210 5, SA Recycling 8822 Etiwanda Ave. (909) 899-1767 6. Tomra Recycling/ rePlanet 9910 East 6th Street 8 ( 77) 737-5z63 7. Tomra Recycling/ rePlanet 885o Foothill Blvd. (Albertson's parking lot) (877) 737-5263 8. Tomra Recycling / rePlanet 7369 Milliken Ave. (Ralph's parking lot) (877) 737-5z63 4 Q"gcy-dWg Centers (Some centers also accept oil filters) 9. Autozone #5622 9457 Foothill Blvd. (9o9) 989-4855 1o. Autozone #5623 11898 Foothill Blvd. (909) 476-2447 11. EZ Lube #6o 8122 Masi Dr. (909) 484 -o610 12. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 12158 Base Line Rd (909) 919 -2635 13. Jiffy Lube #3090 12589 Foothill Blvd. (909) 899-3946 14. Kragen Auto Parts 11368 Kenyon Way (9o9) 989-7389 15. Mountain View Tire / Goodyear 814o Masi Dr. (909) 484-9497 16. Pep Boys #637 9292 Foothill Blvd. 0 1 (9 9) 945-33 3 Please call specific locations for hours of operation before visiting each site. The Healthy RC Green Living Guide Business Programs Business Recycling Recycling can help your business's bottom line by identifying inefficient consumption and waste disposal. Diverting recyclable material from your regular trash may reduce your disposal service expenses because disposal costs for recyclables are lower than for trash. Businesses can contact the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Environmental Programs Section and request a site visit to conduct a waste audit. A waste audit looks for potential ways to divert or reduce waste such as switching cardboard box disposal from a trash bin to a recycling bin, and recommending reusable instead of disposable cups in the break room. For a free waste audit, call the Environmental Programs Info Line at (909) 919-2635• Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion Program The City is required by state law to reduce the amount of material that is hauled to landfills. To reach this goal, the City has developed the Construction and Demolition Diversion (C &D) Program which provides an incentive to encourage the diversion (recycling or reuse) of materials. Anyone who applies for a building permit for large projects is required to submit a C &D Program form and deposit. The deposit is refundable if at least 50% of the waste is diverted from landfill disposal, and the applicant provides the required documentation. In addition to the deposit, there is also an administration fee to compensate the City for all expenses incurred. Amounts of the deposit and fee vary with the size of the project. Projects that are exempt from the C &D Program deposit are single - family residential homes that are four units or less, construction projects CA � � R Aft less than $1oo,000 in value, roofing projects that do not include a tear off of the existing roof, and work that requires only plumbing, electrical, or mechanical permits. City staff and Burrtec Waste Industries can assist you with completing your reporting requirements. For more information, call the Environmental Programs Info Line at (909) 919-2635• NOTE: Burrtec Waste Industries is the ONLY business permitted to haul solid waste in the city. No unauthorized collection containers are allowed. Green At Work 12 Hazardous Waste Disposal If your organization produces small quantities of hazardous waste, San Bernardino County's Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) program can be a responsible option for disposal. The program accepts material from organizations that generate 27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste or 2.2 pounds of extremely hazardous waste per month. Businesses can have the waste material picked up for a fee by the program, or schedule an appointment to deliver it themselves to the program's main facility in San Bernardino. Disposal costs vary depending on the material. Call 1 -800- OILYCAT (1- 800 -645- 9228) or visit www.sbcfire.org and see information under "Hazmat" for program costs, to make an appointment or for general information. Note: Businesses or non - profits MUST dispose of their hazardous waste through the CESQG program. Their hazardous waste can not be accepted at the City's household hazardous waste collection facility. The Healthy RC Green Living Guide What Do I Do With... Do you have an item and are not sure where to dispose of it? Check the following pages to find help. If your item is not listed, call the Environmental Programs Info Line at (909) 919-2635 for help. Note: This listing identifies local businesses that repair, recycle and haul unusable items. The City does not endorse any particular business. APPLIANCES See Appliances on page 14. BATTERIES Household Batteries (Alkaline, NiCad, Lithium., �tton) Please place tape over terminals to prevent fires. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1- 800- OILYCAT (645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. Auto /Mar_lne_ Batteries Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1- 800- OILYCAT (645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. NOTE: Large commercial truck batteries not accepted. Autozone (909) 989-4855 Napa Auto Parts (909) 483 -2888 Pep Boys (909) 945-3313 BEVERAGE CONTAINERS All State Paper & Metal Recycling (909) 899-3613 Chino Hills Recycling Inc (818) 281 -9999 EarthWize Recycling (909) 605-5770 NexCycle (909) 796-2210 SA Recycling (909) 899-1767 Tomra Recycling /rePlanet (877)737-5z63 For more information, see Recycling Centers on pages 10 and 11. BOOKS Friends of the Library (909) 477 -2720 Also see Thrift Stores and Freecycle sidebar on page 17. BUILDING MATERIALS Reusable Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity Restore (909) 399 -0202 Recyclable Concrete Waste Intravia Rock and Sand (909) 982 -6713 What Do I Do With.. -.mow i ZL AEROSOLCANS Aerosol cans come in all shapes and sizes. Some are filled with whipped cream and cheese products, others with oils and cleaners. But depending on their condition, there are specific ways to dispose of them. If they are empty of both propellant and product, they can be placed in your recycling container. If they are empty of propellant, but still contain a food product, put them in your general trash container. If they still have propellant, oils, cleaners, or other hazardous materials, take them to a household hazardous waste collection facility (see page 6). 13 The Healthy RC Green Living Guide BUILDING MATERIALS (CONT.) Recy� Wood Waste Apollo Wood Recovery (909) 356-2735 West Valley MRF (909) 899 -0911 CELL PHONES AT &T (9o9) 989 -1120 Goodwill (909) 204 -4217 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1. 800- OILYCAT (645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. Mennonite Central Committee Thrift Store (909) 481.8115 RC Family Resource Center (909) 477-2781 www.rcpark.com Sprint Wireless (909) 581-1255 Verizon Wireless (909) 899-9990 CLOTHING Pickup Service Salvation Army 1- 800 -SA -TRUCK (1- 800- 728 -7825) Vietnam Veterans of America 1- 800 -822 -VETS (8387) Drop-off RC Family Resource Center (909) 477.2781 www.rcpark.com Also see Thrift Stores and Freecycle on page 17. CDs AND DVDs Gently Used Video, Music and Game Disc-$ Friends of the Library (909) 477 -2720 Also see Thrift Stores and Freecycle on page 17. Unusable Break discs with private information and place in blue recycling container. COMPUTERS Pickup Service Bulky Item Collection (for single family residents only) Burrtec Waste Industries (9o9) 987-3717 Orange E -Waste (866) 923-7766 Drop Ofrt Eco International (909) 980 -0688 Goodwill (909) 204 -4217 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1 -800- OILYCAT (645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS See Building Materials on page 13. ELECTRONICS (E- WASTE) Pickup Service Bulky Item Collection (for single family residents only) Burrtec Waste Industries (9o9) 987 -3717 What Do I Do With... 14 APPLIANCES If it still works, consider donating it to a thrift store (see page 15) or the Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity Restore (909) 399- 0202. Also, if it is an old, but still working refrigerator or freezer, contact Southern California Edison for possible programs. For more information, call 1 -800- 234-9722 or visit www.sce.com and click on "Rebates and Savings ". If it no longer works, those living in a single family residence can also contact Burrtec Waste Industries at (go9) 987-3717, and have it hauled away as part of the bulky item collection service. The Healthy RC Green Living Guide ELECTRONICS (E-WASTE) (CONT.) Orange E -Waste (866) 923-7766 Qrop Oif Eco International (909) 980 -0688 Goodwill (909) 204 -4217 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1 -800- OILYCAT (645.9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. EYEGLASSES Mennonite Central Committee Thrift Store (909) 481 -8115 Also see Eyeglasses to the right. FLUORESCENT LIGHTS Home Depot (909) 948 -9200 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1- 800 - OILYCAT (645 -9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. eIoT Gap Food Bank (909) 945 -1020 RC Family Resource Center (909) 477-2781 www.rcpark.com FUEL Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1- 800- OILYCAT (645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. FURNITURE Gently Used Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity Restore (909) 399-0202 Goodwill (909) 204 -4217 Mennonite Central Committee Thrift Store (909) 481 -8115 Unusable Bulky Item Collection (for single family residents only) Burrtec Waste Industries (909) 987-3717 GREEN WASTE AND YARD DEBRIS See Green Waste Recycling on page 5• Some dry cleaners will take back their hangers and reuse them. Check with your local dry cleaner. Donate others to thrift stores (see page 16.) Otherwise, place metal and plastic hangers In your blue recycling container. HORSE MANURE Place In your Green Waste Container See Green Waste Recycling on page 5. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1- 800- OILYCAT(645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. What Do I Do With... 15 4 1 EYEGLASSES The Rancho Cucamonga Lions Club collects used glasses and refurbishes them for the needy. Drop off centers include: Chaffey Highlands Eyecare c/o Dr. Richard Gilkison (909) 948-1875 Costco Wholesale - Optometric Center (909) 581 -1703 David E. Geyer Real Estate (909) 980 -3201 Dr. Stephen R. Keller (9o9) 989-1791 Mindrum Precision (9o9) 989-1728 RC Chamber Of Commerce (9o9) 987 -1012 Rancho Cucamonga Optometric (909) 980-3535 Tatum & Trezza Optometrist (909) 987 -0728 Village on the Green (909) 476 -9400 Vision Center II (9o9) 899-o885 Walmart - Vision Center (9o9) 899-o885 The Healthy RC Green Living Guide INKJET AND PRINTER CARTRIDGES DAISY I.T. (909) 989-5585 Office Depot (909) 463 -1262 OfficeMax (909) 484 -3024 Staples (909) 951-9039 MATTRESSES Bulky Item Collection (for single family residents only) Burrtec Waste Industries (9o9) 987-3717 Self Haul Mid - Valley Landfill 1- 800-722 -8004 MERCURY THERMOMETERS AND THERMOSTATS Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1- 800 - OILYCAT (645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Band Instruments Alta Loma Music 8615 Baseline Rd. - RC (9o9) 989-5757 Cucamonga Music 9223 Archibald Ave, #C - RC (9o9) 98o-5958 N oB-a _n- nclnstr-ttments Also see Thrift Stores and Freecycle on page 17. NURSERY POTS Dean's Greens (9o9) 899-182o OIL Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility i- 800- OILYCAT (645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. Motor _4_111 .andfll_ters Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1- 800 -01 LYCAT (645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. Certified used oil collection centers are listed on the right. PACKING PEANUTS PostNet (on Baseline) (909) 944-3993 PostNet (on Day Creek) (9o9) 899-8ill PAINT Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1- 800 -OI LYCAT (645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. PHOTO CHEMICALS Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1-800 - OILYCAT (645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS Recycle plastic grocery bags at your local grocery or drug store. What Do I Do With... 16 MOTOR OIL AND FILTERS Used motor oil and filters can be recycled at the Rancho Cucamonga Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (909) 919-2635. The facility also distributes FREE oil collection and filter containers (pictured above) while supplies last. The certified collection centers listed below take motor oil; some also take motor oil filters. Autozone #5622 (9o9) 989-4855 Autozone #5623 (909) 476 -2447 EZ Lube #6o (909) 484-o6lo Jiffy Lube #3090 (9o9) 899-3946 Kragen Auto Parts (909) 989-7389 Mountain View Tire / Goodyear (909) 484-9777 Pep Boys #637 (909) 945-3313 Please do not mix other fluids with motor oil! Contaminated oil must be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (see page 6.) The Healthy RC Green Living Guide PROPANE TANKS Residential BBQ or smaller size only. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1- 800- OILYCAT (645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. SPORTING GOODS Mennonite Central Committee Thrift Store (909) 481 -8115 SHARPS AND SYRINGES See Home - Generated Sharps on Page 7. SHOES Unusable AthletWIRunning Shoes Nike Reuse a Shoe Program at the Nike Factory Store (9o9) 980.2448 www.nikereuseashoe.com Note: shoes can not have metal parts or blinking lights. Gently Used Timberland (909) 476 -9025 See Thrift Stores and Freecycle to the right. TELEVISIONS Pickup Service Bulky Item Collection (for single family residents only) Burrtec Waste Industries (909) 987-3717 Orange E -Waste (866) 923-7766 Droll-Off Eco International (9o9) 98o -o688 Goodwill (909) 204 -4217 West Valley Materials Recovery Facility (9o9) 899-5501 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1- 800 - OILYCAT (645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. TIRES Bulky Item Collection (for single family residents only) Burrtec Waste Industries (909) 987 -3717 *Fee for service TOILETS & SINKS Bulky Item Collection (for single family residents only) Burrtec Waste Industries (909) 987-3717 VIDEO GAMES Gently Used Game Stop (909) 481 -7922 EB Games (909) 463.7485 Play N Trade Video Games (909) 948-7233 Unu able Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 1- 800 - OILYCAT (645-9228) See Household Hazardous Waste on page 6. WATER HEATERS Bulky Item Collection (for single family residents only) Burrtec Waste Industries (9o9) 987-3717 What Do I Do With... 17 THRIFT STORES AND FREECYCLE Thrift stores, charitable organizations, and Freecycle are all places where you can donate or give away usable items. Pickup _Seryice Salvation Army 1- 800 -SA -TRUCK (1- 800-728 -7825) Vietnam Veterans of America (800) 822 -VETS (8387) Dropoff Assistance League of the Foothill Communities Thrift Shop (909) 484.7853 Goodwill (909) 204 -4217 Mennonite Central Committee Thrift Store (909) 481 -8115 Freecycle Freecycle is an internet bulletin board where you can give away or obtain items for free. Visit: www.freecycie. org and enter `Rancho Cucamonga, California" in the search window. Attachment B 0 0 29642 Ramsey Court Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 265 -8699 FAX 693-9563 bringing your message to life don.woo @dnbvisions.com Proposal to Develop a "Green Guide" For the Costa Mesa Sanitary District BACKGROUND The Costa Mesa Sanitary District (District) is seeking consultants to develop a "Green Guide" which highlights environmentally friendly practices and alternatives to solid and liquid waste disposal for District customers. D &B Visions (Visions) developed a similar guide for the City of Rancho Cucamonga and was asked to develop a proposal to the District. SCOPE OF WORK The project will be full color and 12 -pages long, with the final product delivered as a PDF file. As in all projects, teamwork is a necessity. To complete this project, Visions agrees to: • Meet with District staff to develop /share ideas to formulate a general layout; • Acquire photos and graphics; • Modify images as needed to enhance the final product; • Develop project text; • Layout project; • Provide drafts for comments to District staff, • Provide final product in PDF format. The District must agree to: • Meet with Visions staff to develop /share ideas; • Provide information pertinent to the project; • Review drafts and comment as needed in a timely fashion; • Compensate Visions for expenses. FEESCHEDULE Visions standard fee to develop print materials is $300 per 8 %2" x 11" page. Since this project is expected to be 12 pages, the cost for this project will be $3600. This cost covers time for layout, text writing, photo taking and "touch ups ", working with the printer, travel, and meetings with District staff. RIGHTS Visions reserves the rights to use photographs used in this project for future endeavors, but permits the District to use photographs for their projects. Photographs are not to be sold to other vendors.