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DATE: May 29, 1990
TO
William Huston, City Manager
REPORTS NO. 2
6/4/90
Inter - Com
Public Works Department - Administrative Division
FROM:
AB 939 - CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
SUBJECT: ACT OF 1989 - STATUS REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
BACKGROUND:
A3 939 enacts a comprehensive reorganization of the state's
solid waste management planning process, changing the focus from
"solid waste management" to "integrated waste management".
AB 939 contains four major parts: 1) reorganizes the California
Waste Management Board; 2) creates a new, integrated management
process, including recycling goals for cities and counties; 3)
strengthens the certification criteria and performance standards
for Local Enforcement Agencies; and 4) reorganizes and consolidates
existing laws.
The City of Tustin is most affected by the integrated management
process of AB 939. By July, 1991 the City of Tustin must prepare,
adopt and submit to the county Source Reduction and Recycling
Elements. The 9 elements are guidelines for the city to achieve
the 25% and 50% diversion of solid waste from landfills and
transformation facilities by 1995 and 2000 respectively.
The 9 elements are:
1 Waste Characterization Study - identify the types of materials
which compose the solid waste generated within the city.
2) Source Reduction - a program and implementation schedule which
indicates the methods of source reduction to be used by the
city.
3) Recycling - a program and implementation schedule which
indicates the methods of recycling to be used by the city.
4) Composting - a program and implementation schedule which
indicates the methods of composting to be used by the city.
51 Education and Public Information - describe how the city will
increase public awareness and participation in recycling, source
reduction and composting programs.
6) Funding - identify and describe project costs, revenues and
revenue sources.
7) Special Waste - describe existing and proposed waste handling
and disposal practices for special wastes.
8) Facility Capacity - project the amount of disposal capacity
which will be required to accommodate the solid waste generated
within the city for a 15 year period.
9) Household Hazardous Waste - a program and implementation
schedule for the collection, treatment and disposal of hazardous
waste generated by residents.
DISCUSSION:
City of Tustin AB 939 Progress Report
1) WASTE CHARACTERIZATION
The Orange County Waste Management Commission (AB 939 Local Task
Force) is in the process of hiring a consultant to design a
generic waste characterization report for all Orange County
cities to follow.
This generic report will be used as a model to conduct the waste
characterization study in Tustin. Sampling will tentatively
begin in July 1990. A six month survey will be performed to
identify 1) quantities, 2) composition, 3) means of disposal and
4) amount of diverted solid waste within the city.
2) SOURCE REDUCTION
This element is addressed through public education and
implementation of local, state and federal source reduction
programs.
At the local level the city shall consider source reduction
programs such as 1) waste disposal rate modifications, 2)
economic incentives, 3) technical and educational programs, and
4) regulatory measures.
At City Hall bids are being sent to vendors who supply recycled
and recyclable products such as paper towels, toilet paper,
computer paper, coffee cups, and xerox paper.
3) RECYCLING
Great Western is presently developing a cost effective and
efficient recycling program for the City. The two recycling
programs offered by Great Western are curbside sorted and
automated curbside. The automated curbside seems to be the more
practical and effective means of recycling. This method of
recycling tends to have a higher citizen participation rate and
collects more types of recyclable items. As a result this
program more effectively assists the City in meeting the goal
of a 25% waste reduction by 1995.
A letter has been sent to Great Western requesting information
regarding the progress of the curbside recycling programs.
Currently a recycling program for City Hall is being developed.
Recycling containers for paper and aluminum will be distributed
at City Hall, the police station, and the maintenance yard.
Special bins which will be locked and labeled are being made by
Waste Management, Inc.
4) COMPOSTING
County composting sites will be utilized by the city. The city's
responsibility will be to educate the residents as to the
necessary information regarding the use and location of the
sites. A residential curbside composting program may be
considered as an effective means of collecting and recycling
yard wastes.
5; EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
Mass mailings, flyers, newspaper articles, television
interviews, presentations and all other effective means of
communication will be utilized to inform and education the
residents with regards to source reduction and recycling.
The second aspect of this element is the development of a
program implementation schedule and monitoring and evaluating
the source reduction and recycling programs.
6) FUNDING COMPONENT
It is required that the city demonstrate the availability of
funds and resources required to develop and implement all
programs being planned.
It is presently not feasible to estimate costs for the
compliance with AB 939. As progress is made at the local,
county and federal levels costs will be estimated and monitored.
7) SPECIAL WASTE
The city must develop a plan that identifies types of special
wastes, describe how they are handled and disposed of, and means
of reducing potential hazards.
8) FACILITY CAPACITY
The element describes all solid waste landfills and
transformation facilities within the city. A projection of
disposal capacity needed to accommodate anticipated solid waste
generation for a 15 year period is also required.
This element can be addressed once the waste characterization
study has been completed and the solid waste generated within
the city has been analyzed and characterized.
9) HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
The purpose of this element is to reduce or eliminate the
disposal of household hazardous waste at solid waste disposal
facilities. Identification of the types and quantities of
household hazardous wastes is required. A household hazardous
waste program is to be developed which includes collection
alternatives, load checking programs, and recycling programs.
County hazardous waste sites
collection sites for household
be responsible for educating
regarding the use and location
Bob Ledendecker
Director of Public Works/
City Engineer
will be used by the city for
hazardous wastes. The city will
and informing the residents
of the sites.
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Jenhifer '�Zaue
Administrative Assistant
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David Ross, General Manager
Great Western Reclamation
1800 South Grand Avenue
Santa Ana, California 92705
Dear David,
Since our meeting on March 15, 1990, my staff has investigated
further into a curbside recycling program for the City of Tustin.
We have now reached the point in our investigation that requires
information and feedback from Great Western Reclamation regarding
curbside recycling programs.
Please send me the following detailed information on the source
separated curbside recycling and automated curbside recycling
programs offered by Great Western Reclamation.
o Description of each recycling program including positive and
negative characteristics.
o Information as to how single family, multiple units, and
businesses will be serviced.
o Estimated costs and revenue for both recycling programs.
o Preliminary program implementation schedule for both programs.
o Recommendation as to which recycling program would be the most
effective program for the City of Tustin.
Another element of AB 939 is the six month waste characterization
study. Will Great Western be able to assist with the collection
of data for this study?
Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. Thank you for
your assistance.
Sincerely,
Bob Ledendecker
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
300 Centennial Way . Tustin, California 92680 . (714) 544-8890