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Home My WebLink AboutAS01-Public Services CITY' OF SAN BERNAIONO - REQUEST FOI():OUNCIL ACTION From: Manuel Moreno Subject: Public Hearing -- Solid Waste Source Reduction and Recycling Plan and the Household Hazardous Waste Element. Dept: Public Services Date: 10/2/91 Synopsis of Previous Council action: 5/6/91 Workshop briefing Council on the scope of the Plan and Element. Recommended motion: That Mayor and Common Council receive the public comments on the draft Solid Waste Source Reduction and Recycling Plan and on the Household Hazardous Waste Element AND that the hearing be continued to December 2, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. to consider adoption of the final Plan and Element as required by AB 939. ., - ..-4"" ~..,.' ,1/....., 'l ~.' /?' -' ,~..-" . . .... l'/ ~'.t/1 /; / j ! ~~ "~'''-'''___l' / ./,'!" , (~~ J't ''01::") . I Signatu'r~ ; /-' ". )~"../ Contact person: Manuel Moreno Phone: 384-5140 Supporting data attached: Staff Report Ward: All FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: None Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. Descriotion) Finance: Council Notes: 75-0262 Agenda Item NO.A 5 - / CITY OF SAN BERNA-'dINO - REQUEST FOh)cOUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT The Sol i d Waste Source Reducti on and Recyc1 i ng P1 an, and the Househo1 d Hazardous Waste Element, are required by every city and county in the State of California under Assembly Bill 939. The final draft of the plan must be filed with the State and the County before January 1, 1992. A first draft was delivered in September to the County and all nei ghbori ng ci ti es. They, and the pub1 i c, are in a 45 day peri od in which to comment on our draft Plan and Element. This public hearing, on October 7, 1991, is the fi rst of two in whi ch the pub1 i c can address their concerns and comments in a public forum. The draft Solid Waste Source Reduction and Recycling Plan and Household Hazardous Waste Element is on file with the City Clerk's Office and the Department of Public Services for citizen review. The 45 day comment period ends October 13th. Comments will be addressed and a revised and final version of the Plan will be published. A second public hearing and adoption of the final Plan is planned for the December 2, 1991 meeting of Mayor and Council. 75.0264 'HOUSE~OLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION CENTER LOCATIONS.. I. ! ! .1 It I v_ I . "'- .... BEliEVE IT OR NOT... Your home is probably filII of bazardous wasle. MaDy prodUClS we use replarly everyday (c:lcuers, &lues, 1OIps. pesticides, paints, medications. elC.) are toxic or Iw.ardous. If these prodUClS are used improperly, c:uelaaly, or in I manner DOt intended for, tbey can injure you both direc:tly Ind indirealy. By pUllinglbese items into your trash can, you endanger other people. the environment, lad our clriJtkiag water. . Do your pan to help protect our environment. Take your household haz. Irdous waste to I collection center listed below Ind follow the suggestions , 1 provided on the back oftbls flyer. FOm"ANA FonWII Oty Yard 16489 Orange Way Fontana. CA Fridays 12:30 - 2:30 &. Every 2nd Saturday 9 - 12 RANatO CUCAMONGA Rancho Cucamonp Fire Protection District 12158 Baseline Rancho Cucamonga, CA Saturdays 10. 2 J J - I.... ""- REDu.NDS SAN BERNARDINO ~- Redlands Oty Yard . I Parking area behind G.SA II SOO Kansas Avenue It Park I It Building--use delivery entrance Nt I. Redlancls. CA 177 E. Rialto Avenue San Bernardino, CA p Saturdays 9:30 - 12:30 . Monday. Friday 9 . 4 PACIUI'IES ARE FOR HOUSEHOlD HAZARDOUS WASmONLY-HO BUSINESSESII ~~ ~ ~Y.l- "*~ Facilities Provided Counesy of Q)unty of San Bernardino. Depanment of Environmental Health Services Waste Minimization lad Management Program IIId the Agencies listed lbove For more informltion call: (714) 387-4629 . TO REPORT TOXIC CRIME ANONYMOUSLY, CALL: 1-800-33- TOXIC PtinfrKl on Recycled P8per . mke your HousQold Hazardous Waste to a Collection Center IT'S FREE! WE WILL ACCEPT: o Motor au o Wild I<lIIers o Household Cleaners o WOOd Preservatives o Paints.& Paint 1himer o Auto & Furniture P<llstl o ChemicaJ Drain CIeaws o PestIcIdes & Fertilizers o Pocl & Hobby SuppCin o ec... Before transporting Hazardous Waste to a Collection Center... BE SURE TIlAT: o The waste is in its original container or is properly labeled as to its contents. - o The Containers are sound, not leaking and are sealed. o The contents of the container are the same as stated on the label. o The amount of waste transported does not exceed 5 gallons or 50 pounds. o If not the same, cover up the label and write the name of its contents. o Wastes are placed SElaJrely in the vehicle for safe transport In the future, REDUCE your waste: o Buy only the amount of produd needed o Use the produd until it is gone, or o Give it to someone who will use it as intended , o Recycle wastes which can be recycled (paint, oil, batteries) o Use safer (less toxic) alternatives when available USED ~OR OIL COLLECTI,$* , SAN RNARDINO COUN Oil is mzpted in _IlIaD 20 pJIoD quautillcs from dosed S pIJoD CXlutaiDcrL The QISlOlllCl' is CllJ*ICld to _ tbe coulaiDcr, UIll refraiD from miliDg radiator fluid, olhcr SOM:ttlS, or solid objects with the used motor oil. BasiDCS5CS mil' lIlutaa 1bc Dcpanmcat 0( EDviroIUllCllW Heallh Scrvia::s at (714) 387-4629 for used motor oil dispoIaI optiollS. APPLE VAl J FV HIGHLAND RIALTO ,IlL HI TE CIlEVRON NO FEE. IASELINE SERVo CENTER MO FEE ROlliN'S TEXACO SO.25/GAL 'WY 18/APPLE vAiLEY RD 2~ IASELINE llD E FOOTNILL ILVD. :; 191142-4114 7141862-0637 714/174.4950 BARSTOW RON PALMER CHEVRON SO.25/GAL SAN BERNARDINO AllAHIM'S MOIIL HO FEE TRUCKS TEXACO NO FEE 2505 E HIGHLAND 795 E 40TH 2250 W MAIN 7141862-2700 7141112-0273 , 191Z56' '041 MONTCLAIR C_ON USA, INC. NO fEE SARSTOII F liE PROTECTION NO FEE PEP lOTS NO fEE 292 E 40n OISTRICT 5150 ARRIllI _ 71411I2-9142 861 8ARSTIllI ROAD "EDNESDAYS/SATURDAYS 9-2 7141626-0717 CHtEF AUTO NO FEE CENTRAL UNION 76 NO FEE 1050 V KENDALL DR_ BLOOMINGTON 9494 CENTRAL AVE. 7141111 -3577 "EICEI'S PIECISION AUTO S2.DO/GAL 7141621-9898 2610 S llVEISIDE AVE. CMEIf AUTO NO FEE "4/877'6'88 _TCLAIR TEXACO SO.50/GAL 2035 V HI LL 4910 S PLAZA LN. 7141889-T155 RLUEJAY 7141621-1413 SLUE JAY UN ION SO.50/GAL CLOTD'S CHEVRON MOFEE 27243 KWY 189 ONTARIO 1198 S ooE" ST. ;"1'n37.1814 7141885 '6249 FOURTH STREET UNION S1.00/GAL CALI MESA 1425 E FOURTH ST. FRID Cll'ILE MOIIL VARIA8LE 'VE'S UNION 76 S1.00IGAL 714""- 7664 29GI N VATERIWI W COUNTYLINE RD. 71411I2-7118 41795.5579 FREEWAY UNION NO fEE 705 N AlCHIIALD AVE. MAYER-OAKES CHEVRON NO FEE COLTON 7141980-3912 598 H "H" ST. "REWITT'S CHEVRON NO FEE 7141114-6985 RANCHO CUCAMONGA '241 WASKINGTON CHIEF AUTO HOFEE NORTH END CHEVRON NO FEE "4/825-0632 8031 ARCHIIALD AVE. 3197N ooE" ST. 7141989-4855 7141112-4224 CRESTI.TNE .AKE ORIVE CHEVRON S1.DOIGAL RANCHO aicAMoNGA FI IE NO FEE llATAIII '5 UNOCAL 76 VAR I AIILE :3735 CAKE D'. PROTECTION DISTRICT 25716 E IASELIHE "41338'3125 12158 IASELINE 7141889.6389 SATUIIlAl5 10-2 FONTANA RCl.UNG'S CHEVRON NO FEE OIL RECYCLING CPRCl NO FEE REDLANDS ZB95 N VATERMAN '3579 WKITTRAM CIIUClt LARD'S 1II10N NO FEE 7141116-5715 714/350-1840 1075 PARefOlD DR. 7141792-3048 COlIITY COLLECTION NO FEE 'ONTANA CITY YARD HO FEE IEHIIlll GSA IUILDING '6489 ORANGE VAY JIM SELLERS' CHEVRON SO. SO/GAL m EAST RIALTO AVE fRIDAYS 12-3 AND 1220 ALAIIAMA MONDAY - FRIDAY '-4 EVERY 3RD SAT. '-12 7141798-1438 13.00/GAL VJCJ'ORvn T r= GRANO TERRACE _NGE ST. UNOCAL UNOCAl 76 SD.25IGAL JERRY'S UNION 76 NO FEE 9D1NOIANGE 14964 nH ST. 22483 BARTON RD. 7141793-1776 61"245-3673 714/183-1041 REDLANOS CHEVRON NO FEE vlCTClVILLE FIRE DEPT. NO fEE J.fESPERIA 120 TME TERRACE l6ZDO DESERT eNOLL DR. 7141192-9112 SPERIA FIRE STATION NO FEE SUlllAl5 9-4 9130 ELEVENTH STREET REULANDS CITY YARO MOFEE VTllY'4. VAT I"" 'UES/TIlUR 9.12 & 500 WISAS AVEIIUE ,^TURDAYS 9-4 'fUCCA VALLET 1II1ON NO fEE SATUIIlAYS 9,30.12:30 56079 29 PALMS HVT. . AugUSt 1990 6191365-1244 Prlnt9d 011 ReqocJed Paper - HOlOehold Hazar~s Waste FACT SHEET , What is Household Hazardous Waste? Maay bazardous _tel are generated from households Ilk& youn,lhoup on a macll-........ scale lhaIIlarge iIldasUies. A bazardoas chemical is best described as a 'dangerous malerial or IIIiIl1ue of materlalL. Some almmonly used pl't)dllClS are fumilure polish, car wax, d~ners, paint thinners. J-tk::l......, fertiUzen, &lid most automotM pl't)dllClS (batteries, motor oil, brake f1ufc1, 1IttifreQe, eu:.). . Hazardouschemicais become hazardous _when tbeyare DO IonlFaseIlalorw&llIed. Whea used ordisposecl of Improperly, these _tel may cause problems that aluld result In Injury,lI1Dess or harm tohullllltl, ....im..I., or the enYironmenL How can I tea if a product is hazardous? Check the label on the alntainer for KEY words: DANGER, WARNING, CORROSIVE, POISON. FLAM- MABU!, EXPLOSIVE, OXIDIZER.IR1UI'ANJ', ~ FATAL Federa11aw requires proclUClS to be properly labeled With their alntents and any dangers about them. FOUR MAJOR CAlEGORIES OE..HAZARDO~ F'LAMMARLE.-calCbes on lire OXIDI7._lREACrIVR_uastablc ""HIlical that mayrcac:t sponllltCOusly With Ibm_twos, water, orotberchemi. caJs-may be explosive .Ooor and furniture polish .paints and thinners .hairspray .fuel .motoroil CORROSlVE-can "eat through" clothes, mctal, etc., and severely bum slcin -oven c1eancr -bathroom cleaner -pool acid .pboto chemicals -drain cleaners -dIIorine bleadl producu -fenilizers (With ammonium nitrate) .iodine POISONII'OXlC-maycauselnjuryor dath upaa ingestiDn (ealinplrinlcing), absorption (touching), or iIthalation (breathinz) -Intilrcczc .pesticides -outdated medications .insect sprays C Do M2I store flammables and axil Ii...... products Iogvllali} Why is hazardous waste a problem? · III the trash: When lwardous prodUClS are thrown into the trash, they pose a threat to refuse alllec:tors and landfill employees. There have been several Incidents in which refuse workers have been seriously injured by alntact With lmproperlydisposecl chcmicals. When hazardous waste is buried at landlills, the waste CIIt 1cac:It into the groundwater supply over time. In San Bernardino County, 85'11> of our drinking water almes frompound water sourcesll · III the ~ Hazardous wastc dumped on the ground, can also leach into the groundwater I1Ipply. Hazardous waste dumped in the street is DOt treated. It enten the Storm drains and goes Into flood COIltrol cltannels which eventually lead to the Santa Ana River. · III your IIomc: During emergency situations, such as earthquakes or structurallires, wastes Improperly Stored in prages and sheds can threaten the safery of lire lighten and others by producing toxic fumes or causinglires and explosions. · Down the drainItoiIet: Disposal of hazardous materiallln sewers and septic systems can adversely alreet sewage treatmenL Many hazardous substances disturb the treatment process or pass through the system untreated. Others alrrode the plumbing and/or release dangerous fumes through the drains. Sewer IItd septic SJI1U\S are not designed to treat toxic substances. , . HOUSEHOLD H474~OUS WASTE Saftitty nps: ~ . AhW8yI lad pn1C11ICl1abeIs _ . "F. ~wbat JOlI are lIIiD.. · Data'l__ tllatl pn1C11IClls Ale bel:ause)Oll c:aa bu)' iL . Beawm:ofplOCl1lClS tllatcould pocatiallyllanaJOU,)'OUlcllildrell, orJOllr pea. n.-dIiId rcsistaDt packages. . "..,wIIIt JOU DIaL BuyiDl Ute "ecotlotlIJ1ia".., IeI\'e you with Jeftover prod1lCll uda clilJIOIII problem. . Always follow label directions ellIClIy. Use 0IIIy tbe recommended lmounL · Always use ..-. malls, 101II- or other safety equipment. recomllleadedoa prodllCl labels. . Always WISb IwuIs lad flIee tlIorouply Ifter uslnl household lOllic:s lad before caliDl or drittlda.. · Always use pnICIuc:u Ia well VCD~ and safe work areas. A\'Oid breatllial Ute fluaea. · Nevermlx plOCl1lClS tocctller ualea the label calls for IL (For example. ammonia mixIldwith chlorine bleach fOmlS a poisonous ps). . Keep unused pn1C11IClS Ia tbelr oriJittal CODlIiaen orwith the conteDlS printed dearly on the CODtaIaer. . Keep Iwardous plOCl1lClS out of the Ieacb of cbiIcIrea lad pea. . Slore ftammable, oxidizer. aDd poisoDOUS plOClUC:U each separalely ~o DOl store Iacompalible prodllClS 10Ftber(I.e. acids wilh caustics or aIbIiaes; 01 flammables with oxidizers). . If)Ollspilla lIuanIous-iealoayounelt immediately wash theareawell with water (do nol _soap); change clothes immedlalely; wash clolbea separately. For E,a: immediately rinse injured eye (with lbe good eye above lbe injured eye, and from Ihe nose oUlWllnl) wilh lukewarm waler for 15 . 30 lDiDuleS. Seek medlcalatleanon. · If you SpWI dP~ on tile po1IIId: ContaiD Ind cover IhespW wilh an absorbent material (kilty Iitter.sawdusI); sweep and scoop absorbeDt Ind alntainer law a plasllc bag; take 10 a permanent Household Hazardous Wasle Collection Center. · For large spills or queslions reprding the proper disposal of explosives, radioaaiw: or infectious malerlals. con- IaCllbe DepanmeDI of Environmental HeaJlb Services al (714) 387-4629. . Always call a medical professional or the Poison Control Cenler for advice regarding poisonln.. 1-800-S44-4404 REDUCEYOURW~ · Use plOCluc:u almpletely or gi1Ie them to someone who can use them. · .RecJde used motor oil, batteries, and olber plOClllClS. (Us1S of Permanent Housellold Hazardous Waste Co1leaion Centers Ind Used Motor on Collection Sites for San Bemardlao Couaty are available). · Purchase plOCluas wilh the least bazardous ia&redlenlSor usesatcralreraatiwL (A IlstofSafer AlterDatMs isalso available). Paint, if solidiraed. is not considered. a bazardous waste. But, liquid form, whether eaamel, latex, or lacquer. is CIOIlSidered a bazanlous waste. Containers lbat once contained a bazardous waste. bUI are now empty (no liquid or heavy duty residual). are DOt alnsidered I bazardous waste. . ~ ~ ~ . . For more iaformalioll caD tile Dc:paruDcal of EDviIoamcDtal HcaIIJaScMcel, Waste .,anlmn........ and Maupeat Propua (714) 387-4629 g Prinled ()(I Rec:ycIeCl Paper - HAZARDOUSWAS'l'~ BYUSING SAFER ALTERNATQ:S._ ~ . AEROSOL SPRAYS AMMONIA.BASED a.EANERs ANT CONTROL COPPER a.EANER DEODORIZERS . DEI'ERGENTS DRAIN OPENERS FERTIII7J:tI, FLEA REPELLANT FLOORlFURNJ'JtJRE POLISHES FtlRNmJRE STRIPPER GENERAL a.EANER GlJ.SS/WINDow a.EANER OD.BASEDPAINT CAUSTIC OVEN a.EANER RAT/MOUSE CONTROL ROACH KILLER SNAIL'SLUG BAIT TOn.ETBOWLa.EANER . PUMP.TYPESPRAYS VINEGAR. SALT "WATER FOR SURFACES, BAKING SODA "WATER FOR BA1HROOM auu PEPPERICREAM OFTARTAR IN ANTS' PAnI VINEGAR" SALT. :;" ..:u~~.;'~I+ .~ .' ." OPEN WINDOws, FRESH CUT PLOWERS OR POlPOtJRRJ, BAKINGSODAFOR~GERATORJRn:~'''1( "' -;j, "NON'TOXIC"JBIODEOiV.oE.u~sOAPS,OR WASHING .. '. SODA "., ",v..t.: . " . ." " . ....fl!:''1t;;.~;' ". . . - . .. .~t'" . , . . f ~. . . PLUNGER, FLUSH WJBOILING WA'IER" 114 CUP BAKING SODA _. . .... COMPOST "- EUCALYPTUS ~VES WHERE PETm In:DS, ONE BREWER'S YEAST TABLET IN PETS' DAILY DIET I -.." '; ,- ~ 'I ". . .. , ",.,.,"', ~ 1 PART!.SMON JUICE W/2 PARTS OUVEOR VEOET~ OD. '.. SANDPAPER 3111SP. WASHING SODA IN WARM WATER, OR BAKING SODA WInI SMALL AMOUNT OF WA'IER 112 CUP VINEGAR" ONE QUART WARM WATER OR !.SMON JUICE IN WATER LATEX OR WATERB.&SEDPAINT BAKING SODA" WATER, SALTON WARM SPn.LS, BAKING SODA.B..&SED a.EANERs REMOVEFOODlWATER SOURCES, rr au. HARBORAGES, COVER HO~ "DRAINS, USE MEafANICAL 'mAPS '1'RAPS. BORIC ACID SR.'" J OW PAN W/BEER IN AREA, OVERTURN a.AYPOTS SNAD.S wn.L TAICESHELTER ON SUNNY DAYS " TOILE'TBRUSH" BAKING SODA, OR MILD DE'IERGENT r SAN BERNARDINO COtJHTY '\ DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMEN'l'AL HEALTH SERVICES IAZARDoUS WASTE MINIMIZATION AND MAHAGEMEH'1' ~. (714) 387-4629 . , ~"" ____u~.._____.___ _' _.~_'_.._.. _._. . ~ ":': Y'",;:, .... . - iIiII . JIll - o PRELIMINARY DRAFT o EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of San Bernardino's Source Reduction and Recycling (SRR) and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) elements were developed in response to Assembly Bill 939, the California Integrated Waste Manage- ment Act of 1989 (AB 939). AS 939 requires every city and county in the State of California to prepare an SRR element that identifies how each jurisdiction will meet the mandatory waste diversion goals set by the State of 25% by 1995 and 50% by 2000. The law also requires every juris- diction to develop an HHW element to plan for the proper management of hazardous wastes that are generated by households. This section presents a summary of each of the components included in the SRR and HHW elements. SOLID WASTE GENERATION STUDY COMPONENT A solid waste generation study was conducted to quantify and character- ize the solid waste generated, diverted, and disposed by the City of San Bernardino. Results of the solid waste generation study are summarized in Figure 1. Currently, 217,841 tons of solid waste are generated in the City annually. Through a number of existing diversion programs, 12,554 tons annually are diverted from disposal. Most of the diversion was attributable to private recycling activities. The existing level of solid waste diversion is 5.8% of the current solid waste generation. The waste disposal stream composition is presented in Figure 2. SOURCE REDUCTION COMPONENT Source reduction is a method of solid waste management that focuses on reducing the quantities of waste that enter the waste stream. Simply put. it means reducing waste at the source-whether at home, office, or factory-before it is ever generated. Examples of source reduction methods include replacing disposable items with reusable or repairable items, reusing and otherwise increasing the efficient use of materials such as scrap paper or yard waste, and reducing the amount of materials used in manufacturing or packaging. Currently, source reduction activities divert 2,147 tons per year. YI0101\SNtBERMEXSUM.OOC 1 AIIw.3 III2CW1 fJs - / Printed on Recycled Paper - o - IJ u o . Figure 1 Solid Waste Generation Analysis City of San Bernardino Solid Waste Generation (tonslyear) Residential Commercial Industrial Self Haul Total n,668 95,220 33,728 11 ,225 217,841 SeK Haul 5% Residential 36% Industrial 15% Convnercial 44% Solid Waste Disposal (tonslyear) Residential 74,268 Commercial 90,043 Industrial 29,751 Self Haul 11 ,225 Total 205,287 Industrial 14% Solid Waste Diversion (tonslyear) Current diversion rate = 5.8% Residential 27% Residential Commercial Industrial Self Haul Total 3,400 5,ln 3,9n -0- 12,554 Industrial 32% Convnercial 41% Note: Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding Mac 3I=ee.ol.01JS.n e.mardlro 8121.91 - -1. - o o Figure 2 Waste Disposal Composition City of San Bernardino PAPER (42,(1%) OTHER ORGANICS (25.6%) PLASTICS (7.6%) OTHER WASTES (5.3%) GLASS (2.6%) METALS (4.2%) YARD WASTE (12.6%) PAPER: corrugated containers, brown paper bags, mixed paper, newspaper, high-grade ledger paper, other paper PLASTICS: high-density polyethylene (HOPE) containers, polyelhylene terephthalate (PET) containers, fUm plastics, other plastics GLASS: refiUable glass beverage containers, Calnornia redel11llion value glass, other recyclable glass, other non recyclable glass METALS: aluminum cans, bi-metal containers, ferrous metals and tin cans, nonferrous metals including aluminum scrap, whUe goods, other metals YARD WASTE: including leaves, gress, and prunings OTHER ORGANICS: food waste, tires and rubber products, wood wastes, agricuUural crop residues, diapers, manure, textiles and leather, other miscellaneous organics OTHER WASTES: inert solids and household hazardous waste Note: T otais do not add to 100% due to rounding MIc 3, EfSe.C)l.o1\San BemanII'D TWDC Ae at2UU Pnnted 011 ~ ::Jape, ij - JIll 111 , o PRELIMINARY DRAFTO Four broad categories of source reduction activities are examined and evaluated. These categories are: 1) educationltechnical assistance; 2) rate structure modifications; 3) economic incentives; and 4) regulatory measures. . The City of San Bernardino selected the education/technical assistance program and rate structure modifications to promote and increase source reduction in the City. These programs do not require any new or expanded facilities, but a one-time cost of $3,200 is needed to develop a reporting structure and $9,600 per year would be required to monitor and evaluate the program. The effectiveness of this program is tied directly to the education and public information component of this SRR element. RECYCLING COMPONENT , , i 1 I i , ! j I Both public and private efforts contribute to recycling in the City. Public efforts include residential newspaper and Christmas tree recycling, and recycling of City-generated inert solids (e.g., rock, concrete, and brick). Private efforts include buy-back centers and recycling by local businesses. The estimated diversion due to recycling is approximately 10,408 tons per year. To further increase recycling in San Bernardino, a number of new programs will be implemented and existing programs expanded. These programs are summarized as follows: . Implement a commingled curbside residential collection program to serve single-family dwellings in the City . Establish drop-off centers at existing buy-back centers, schools, churches, and commercial areas . Establish or utilize a material recovery facility . Revise City procurement policies to encourage the purchase of recycled products . Revise City zoning codes to encourage recycling If the City uses a privately owned material recovery facility, these programs will cost approximately $4.3 million per year over existing refuse programs to operate and monitor (considered a "pay as you go. approach), with capital costs totalling approximately $2.2 million. Revenues under this scenario would be about $80,000 per year. If the a80101\SANBERN\EXSUM.DOC 4 Aft.3 II'2OIt1 l L OPRELlMINARY DRAFT 0 City develops and operates its own material recovery facility, capital costs would range between $12 million and $25 million, with operating costs about $37 million per year for a 3,000 tpd facility. Revenues from the sale of recyclables and tipping fees may be nearly $37 million per year, assuming $50 per ton for imported waste. COMPOSTING COMPONENT Composting can playa key role in the City integrated waste management system. Yard waste and readily decomposable material make up a significant portion of the total waste stream. There are no existing composting programs in San Bernardino. The City plans to institute a curbside collection program for residential yard waste. The collected material will be processed at a regional composting facility that may also be used as a drop-off center for yard waste from commercial landscapers. Capital costs for the composting program are expected to be $579,200 and annual costs are expected to be $347,600 per year. SPECIAL WASTE COMPONENT Special wastes are solid wastes that require special handling or disposal because they present potential hazards to human health or the environ- ment. Special wastes include certain types of hazardous wastes that are regulated by the California Department of Health Services (Sections 66310, 66740, and 66744 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations). They also include other solid wastes which because of their source of generation, physical, chemical, or biological characteristics, or unique disposal practices, are specifically conditioned in a solid waste facilities permit for handling and/or disposal. Based on the findings of the solid waste generation study, medical wastes were identified as a type of special waste disposed by San Bernardino. The City will work with the County to encourage the proper management of medical waste. The cost for this program is considered under the Education and Public Information Component. EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION COMPONENT Education and public information comprise the single most important EeI0101\SANBERH\EXSUM..DOC 5 ,,".3 II"lM1 Printed on Reqt:lea Paper . . U j o PREUMINARY DRAFT 0 element of any waste diversion program. Education and public informa- tion efforts targeting source reduction, recycling, composting, and special waste are discussed in this component. Based on the generators and target materials, a number of new programs are selected for implementation that target residential, commercial, and industrial generators. The selected programs are: . Newsletters . Preprinted Materials and How-To Information . Public Service Announcements . Technical Assistance . Recycling Videos . Exhibits . Facility Tours . Technical Assistance and Awards . Audio-Visual Presentations . Speakers Bureau . Government Employee Training . Waste Reduction Curricula . Classroom Visits, Special Assemblies, and Field Trips . School Drop-Off Centers All programs will be implemented within the short-term planning period and continue into the medium term. Start-up costs associated with imple- mentation of the education and public information programs are $3,200. Annual costs for public education and information program implementation are $49,600. DISPOSAL FACILITY CAPACITY COMPONENT Integrated waste management includes the environmentally safe disposal of solid waste that cannot easily be diverted from landfill. There are no permitted solid waste disposal facilities in the City of San Bernardino. All waste disposed in the jurisdiction is exported to facilities outside the City. eeOO101\SANBEAN\EXSUM,OOC 6 Aw.31/20111 . . ..J. J 1 o PRELIMINARY DRAFT o FUNDING COMPONENT The funding component demonstrates that the City has the ability to generate funds and allocate resources to plan, develop, and implement the various programs identified in this document. All solid waste activities are funded through the supporting refuse collection fees. Costs will be recovered primarily through user charges and, to a lesser extent, the sale of recycl.ables. The costs of the programs are shown in Table 1. Table 1 Source Reduction and Recycling Element Implementation Costs CapItal Annual Costs Costs Component ($) ($) Source Reduction 3,200 9,600 Recycling 2.243.200 4,340.500 Composting 579,200 347,600 Special Waste 0 0 Education and Pubiic information 3.200 49.600 TOTAL $2,828,800 $4,747,300 NoIe: See speciIic ~"ponents lor ossumpllons. INTEGRATION COMPONENT This section provides a summary of the solid waste management practices proposed in this Source Reduction and Recycling Element. It includes explanations of how the programs work together to maximize the feasibility of source reduction, recycling, and composting options and jointly achieve the diversion mandates. Consistent with the State's integrated waste management hierarchy. the City will promote source reduction activities targeted at decreasing the amount of solid waste being generated. For EIOO101\SNlBEAN\EXSUM.DOC 7 Rw.3112CW1 Pnnled on Recycled Paper ,.,; li ."" - o PREUMlNARY DRA~ those wastes that continue to be generated, recycling and composting programs'will divert waste from disposal. If a waste cannot be diverted. the City will landfill it in an environmentally safe manner. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT Household hazardous waste is any discarded material from homes that may threaten human health or the environment if disposed of improperly. Potential hazards are found in materials that are toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive. The City of San Bernardino has been participating in the County of San Bernardino's Household Hazardous Waste Program. This program, which began in 1984. consists of seven permanent collection centers, periodic one-day collection events. and a Ioad-checking program at area landfills. All of these programs have been supported by an ongoing public education program and a recycling program for household hazardous waste. The City plans to continue to participate in the County's program. 1 I 1 J EnOl0l\S.MBERN'EX$UM.OOC 8 Atv.3 IflOIIl II . .