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From: Manuel P. Moreno, Jr.
Subject:
AB939 Solid Waste Study
Agreement -- East Valley Consortium
Status Report
Dept: Public Services
Date: January 9, 1991
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
August 7, 1990 - Resolution adopted approving Agreement with Colton, Grand Terrace,
Fontana, Highland, Lema Linda, Redlands, Rialto, Yucaipa and the
County of San Bernardino to conduct a joint study to meet the
requirements of AB939 (Califowia Integra~ed Waste Management
Act of 1989).
Recommended motion:
That the staff report from the Director of Public Service~ dated
January 9, 1991, pertaining to the tentative time schedule adoption
of source reduction and recycling element, and the solid waste
management source reduction and recycling goals and objectives,
relative to Solid Waste Management (AB939), be received and filed.
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Contact person: Manuel P. Moreno, Jr.
Supporting data attached: Time Schedule/Goals & Objectives
Phone: x5140
Ward:
All
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: N/A
Source: (Acct. No,)
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Finance:
Council Notes:
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Staff Report
The provisions of AB939 (Section 18722) require that each jurisdiction responsible
for the collection and disposal of solid waste perform a solid waste generation study
and determine the procedures which will be followed to divert materials currently
going to landfills. 25% must be diverted by 1995 and 50% must be diverted by the
year 2000. Jurisdictions must submit their plans to the County and subsequently to
the State by July I, 1991. Recognizing the common of interest among the
jurisdictions in the East Valley, and to take advantage of the economies of scale, a
consortium was formed. The consortium retained a consulting firm to conduct a
joint-study for all jurisdictions: Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma
Linda, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, Yucaipa and the County of San Bernardino.
EMCON is the consulting firm conducting the study, the cost of which will be
funded out of the landfill fees charged by the County for disposal. The cost of Task 1
of the study is $177,000; Task 2, $37,000 (maximum.. additional services as
authorized); Task 3, $6,000 (environmental document).
Task 1 is to be completed by March 1, 1991, and involves the preparation of a Source
Reduction and Recycling Element for each jurisdiction, consisting of the following:
1. Wade Characterization - an analysis of the make-up of the solid waste
generated in each jurisdiction.
2. Source Reduction - development of a methodology for determining the
categories and amounts of waste to be diverted.
3. RecvcHng - determination of current levels of recycling in each jurisdiction,
evaluation of alternative programs to achieve recycling goals and identifying
end markets for recyclable materials.
4. Comnoding - target materials suitable for composting, identify feasible
methods of composting, identify facilities necessary to implement program
and potential markets for composted product.
5. Landfill Canacitv - identification of current landfills and project landfill
capacity needs for 15 year period.
6. EdueatinnlPuhlic Information. block out short, medium, and long"range
periods, describe program alternatives and methods for monitoring and
evaluation.
7. Funding - prepare a statement of projected costs and sources of revenue.
8. Snecial WaRteR - identify special wastes (asbestos, sewage sludge, tires, etc.)
and special handling problems.
9. HouRehold Hazardous Wades - develop methodology for determining
categories and amounts of household hazardous wastes; evaluation of
alternative diversion programs; analyze facilities required for handling; and
review end-markets for recyclable household hazardous wastes.
Following receipt of the above, it will be necessary for the City to review the work
of the consultant, receive citizen input at public hearings, finalize the report and
submit it to the State (through the Task Force) by July 1, 1991.
Attached Exhibit A is a tentative timetable for the adoption of the required Source
Reduction and Recycling Element (S.R.R.) required by AB939. This schedule was
Staff Report, Page 1
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developed by working backward from the July 1st deadline date. Meeting these dates
presupposes that the consultant's report is submitted by March 1, 1991. Progress on
the study is good and it appears the report will be completed on time.
Exhibit B is a statement of the City's Solid Waste Management Source Reduction and
Recycling Goals and Objectives. This statement was developed by staff as one of the
requirements of the S.R.R. The statement represents a formalization of the City's
interests and concerns relative to the collection and disposal of solid waste materials
generated within the city. These Goals and Objectives will be incorporated in the
S.R.R. Element to be discussed at the Public Information Meeting and Public
Hearing, preparatory to submitting the S.RA Element to the County/State by July 1,
1991.
There is no action required at this time. The consultant's completed report will be
before you in March for review.
Staff Report, Page 2
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Tentative Time Schedule Adoption
of Source Reduction and Recycling Element
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A. 3-1.91 Receipt of report from EMCON consultant
B. 3-5-91 Send draft to County, other Cities, Local Task Force (LTF)
and State Board
C. 3-19-91 Advertise Public Information Meeting (may not be
necessary)
D. 4-19-91 Receive comments from LTF and other jurisdictions (45
days from date of mailing in B)....(18764)
E. 4.25.91 Send final draft of S.R.R. to LTF....(18765)
F. 5-3-91 Public Information Meeting....(18764) (45 days from date of
publication in C)
G. 6-10-91 Public Hearing (Continued Regular Council Meeting) (45
days from date of publication in E)....(18765)
H. 6-17.91 Continued Public Hearing (adoption)
L 6-21.91 Send adopted S.R.R to County....(18767)
Exhibit A
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City of San Bernardino
Solid Waste Management
Source Reduction and Recycling
Goals and Objectives
The following Goals and Objectives are set forth to meet the spirit and
intent of AB939 and to serve as guidance for City personnel and the
general public in the development of a comprehensive program of
integrated waste management for the City of San Bernardino.
Assure the timely and cost-effective collection of waste materials from all
locations of waste generation within the City.
L Adopt and maintain ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations providing
for the safe and adequate storage, placement for collection and recycling of
solid waste materials.
Assure adequate landfill/disposal capacity for the irreducible balance of
disposable solid waste material.
1. Extend the life of existing landfills through source reduction, diversion,
intensified landfill management technology and other methods.
& By January 1, 1995, divert at least 25% of all solid waste currently being
disposed of at landfill sites.
2. Assure long-range contingency plans for locating and "permitting" viable
alternative landfill sttes.
Mcuimize inter-jurisdictional cooperation and coordination in the
planning and implementation of a regional integrated waste management
program.
1. Support and actively participate in the San Bernardino County Solid Waste
Advisory Task Force.
2. Continue active participation in the East Valley Coalition and work toward
its achieving status as an on-going forum for dealing with regional waste
management issues.
S. Develop regularized channels of communication and coordination with
jurisdictions in the West Valley and the Mountain-Desert regions.
4. Work with the County Department of Environmental Health in the areas of
Household Hazardous Waste Collecticn and other specialized waste
management programs.
Exhibit B, Page 1
Source Reduction and Recycling Goals
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Reduce haul-time to landfills, realizing the benefits of decreased
transportation costs, unproductive employee-time, liability exposure and
an upgrade in air quality.
L Establish a Materials Recovery FacilitylTransfer Station to facilitate
separation of recyclable materials and consolidating loads for transporting
to landfills.
Reduce the volume of materials transported to landfills as a result of street
sweeping operations.
L Review and evaluate methods of bar-screening major solids from sweeper
collection drop points and utilizing ''fines'' for acceptable fill/compostin,
purposes.
Reduce the volume of tree trimmings and residential yard waste
transported to landfills.
L Increase the amount of City tree trimming waste which is reduced in bulk
by means of chipper equipment.
2. Develop procedures requiring private tree trimming operators to assure
maximum use of chippers/shredders.
Enlist the aid of residents, business owners/operators, employees, and the
public in general, in a community effort to reduce the amount of waste
generated and to actively participate in recycling and composting.
1. Prepare a variety of targeted public information programs (videos, school
visits, neighborhood watch, newsletter) explaining the need for and
benefits of.
Establish solid waste element incorporating the goals mandated by AB989.
L Conduct a Waste Characterization Study.
&. Identify the constituent materials making up the total solid waste
,enerated within the City.
b. Quantify constituent materials by type and source and prepare to conduct
annual updates to determine effectiveness of diversion programs.
Develop Source Reduction programs designed to reduce the amount of
solid waste placed for collection and disposal at landfill sites.
1. By 1995, divert at least 2/!% of waste material presently going to landfills,
increasin, that amount to 50% by the year 2000.
2. Replace disposable materials with recyclable materials.
3. Reduce packaging.
4. Prioritize the purchase of products utilizing recycled materials.
5. Prioritize the purchase of items which are repairable.
Exhibit B, Page 2
Source Reduction and Recycling Goals
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Develop recycling programs designed to maximize the recycling of
appropriate materials currently being disposed of in the waste stream.
1. Establish satellite drop-off and buy-back centers for receiving smaller
amounts of newsprint, glass, plastic containers. and other potential
recyclables.
2. Develop incentive programs wherein businesses and citizen organizations
are riven recognition and/or profit from group recycling of targeted
materials.
3. Actively participate in a regional program of creating markets from
recyclable materials.
a. Establish close working relationships with private haulers and recycling
firms.
4. Analyze results of Waste Characterization Study to determine feasibility of
curbside separation versus Materials Recovery Facility/Transfer Station.
5. Support and strengthen recycling concept by revision of City purchasing
practices to allow preference for products containing recycled content.
6. Tailor public information programs for businesses, community groups and
others, advising of benefits of recycling -- establish "hot line" for current
information on prices. locations, services available.
7. Monitor programs of other areas to determine successful projects having
local application.
8. Coordinate and assist the establishment of recycling programs at schools,
public agencies, and major businesses.
Divert compostable materials from the waste stream and develop
programs to compost and effectively utilize the resulting products.
1. Develop a residential yard waste collection program.
2. Increase the use of composted material by Parks and other City operations.
3. Identify and establish expanded areas for processing and storing compost
materiaL
4. Provide commercial landscapers with alternatives to landfilling yard waste.
5. Develop "markets for composted materials.
6. Implement a Christmas tree mulching program.
7. Inteerate City composting program with Water Department's sludge
disposal needs and work toward the most effective overall solution to
handling and disposal.
Assure the safe handling, storage, collection, and disposal of household
hazardous waste and other special wastes and reduce amounts being
disposed of in general purpose landfill sites.
Exhibit B, Page 3
Source Reduction and Recycling Goals
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L Work with County Department of Environmental Health to establish a
cooperative household waste collection program.
2. Identify the producers of special wastes within the City and establish
periodic monitoring reports on quantities produced and methods of
disposal.
S. Participate in the development of a regional program to coordinate the
disposal of used tires.
4. Promote markets for automotive waste products, storage batteries, oil, and
paint.
Develop responsible long-range funding strategy designed to maintain
solid waste collection and disposal costs as low as feasibly possible.
L Participate in County and other regional plans to assure reliable ongoing
funding programs for landfill, transfer and other site capacities.
2. Participate in review of landfill disposal fees to assure appropriate rate
structure.
S. Continue review of City refuse collection rates,permit fees and charges,
and licensing provisions, to assure self-supporting funding for solid waste
programs.
Exhibit B, Page 4
Source Reduction and Recycling Goals