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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.2 Jurisdict Partners Diversion~~V~llU~~~ CITY CLERK X11 File # ^®0^'®0 ~- ~ -~ s~ C~ ~/ ~~IIFOR~1~ AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 7, 2009 SUBJECT: Report on the Diversion Efforts of the City's Jurisdictional Partners. Report Prepared by Roger Bradley, Administrative Analyst ATTACHMENTS: 1. Report of Jurisdictional Partners' Diversion Efforts RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. DESCRIPTION: As part of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Goals and Objectives Program, the City Council adopted a high priority goal to engage and analyze the diversion efforts of the City's jurisdictional partners. This goal was created with the intention of being a technical review aimed at analyzing the City's garbage and recycling programs to better meet its jurisdictional partners' needs. In fulfilling the City Council's request, Staff has completed a diversion effort review and analysis of 17 jurisdictional partners in the City of Dublin, which includes the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD), Camp Parks, California Highway Patrol, Alameda County Public Works, Santa Rita Jail, the Federal Correctional Institution and Dublin San Ramon Services District (Attachment 1). The summary of this review and analysis is below and is separated into four sections: 1) inventory results, 2) challenges, 3) opportunities and 4) recommendations to improve diversion efforts among the City's jurisdictional partners. Inventory Results Mixed recycling program participation is strong among the City's jurisdictional partners as all 17 sites in the review are currently participating in some level of mixed recycling through Amador Valley Industries (AVI) or another program provider. Thirteen (13) of the 17 sites that recycle also participate in cardboard separated recycling. Six (6) of 9 schools are recycling cardboard separately and 8 of the 9 schools are recycling bottles and cans separately from other waste streams. Also, three (3) of the 17 jurisdictional sites have expanded diversion efforts to include food-waste collection, a key component in accomplishing the City's goal of 75% diversion. Support of the recycled-content-materials market is an important part of diversion programs as well, for without recycled-content purchases, there would not be a market for recyclables. In Dublin, all schools in the DUSD purchase recycled-content paper through a district policy. In addition, most other jurisdictional partners also support the market by purchasing recycled-content items such as paper, tape, staplers, hand towels, oil, transmission fluid, concrete and wood. Leadership and Environmental or Ecology clubs are a large part of the diversion support in schools as many programs would not be established or sustainable without the efforts of dedicated teachers, students and parents. Currently, eight (8) of the 9 schools in the COPY TO: Page 1 of 4 ITEM NO. • ~ _ C:\Documents and Settings\ChrisF\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKFC\as-Jurisdictional Audit.doc l~ / DUSD have a club that recycles or participates in school beautification efforts. Also, with school gardens, students can see how food scraps can become compost, which can help to grow more food or plants. Connecting the different phases of food in this manner is also known as the "closed-loop perspective" and with that comes a greater appreciation for recycling. Currently, one school in the Dublin Unified School District, Dougherty Elementary, operates a full school garden. Challenges While conducting the survey, several common challenges to Jurisdictional Partners' diversion presented themselves. Those challenges to increase diversion, listed below in more detail, include: • Mixed Recycling Program Knowledge; and • Funding/Staffing to Handle Food Waste Efforts. Mixed Rec clingy Program Knowledge As with any recycling program's success, education is a key factor in participation. While it is common to find a small amount of recyclable items in the garbage, due to excess soiling or damages, some sites had a significant amount of recyclable materials in the garbage. This may be the result of convenience or lack of program knowledge. One partner, where program knowledge presents a challenge, is Camp Parks. Staff noticed significant amounts of cardboard in the garbage dumpster at Camp Parks, and since the site recycled 20 tons of cardboard last year, the amount being disposed could also be very significant. School Funding and/or Staffing to Handle Food Waste Efforts Food waste, while an important component of the City's 75% diversion goal, may not be applicable to many jurisdictional partners not already participating, as there may not be enough food waste to warrant implementation of a program. However, food waste does make up a significant portion of a school's waste stream, and any disposal of food waste presents a challenge to achieving higher diversion rates. Currently, one school in the DUSD, John Green Elementary, participates in food waste collection program. The main reasons for the lack of participation in some schools were due to the cost of program implementation and to program management or the lack of staff time available to handle the program. Opportunities Diversion efforts among Jurisdictional Partners involve many different programs, and there are many programmatic opportunities to increase diversion at many of the sites. Opportunities to increase diversion include: • Organics Collection; • Paper Recycling; • Go Green and; • Outreach. Organics Collection Currently, several Jurisdictional Partners participate in the City's organics collection program and the most significant opportunity lies with-the Dublin Unified School District. It is estimated that, on average, 20% of a school's waste stream is food, according to the Alameda County Waste Characterization Study of 2000. Currently, only 1 of the 9 schools in the Dublin Unified School District has a food waste collection or organics program, but there has also been interest in the program at Dougherty Elementary, Dublin Elementary and Murray Elementary. The City could increase diversion by supporting the startup of programs at these locations, and there may also be some assistance available through AVI and ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPY TO: Page 2 of 4 C:\Documents and Settings\ChrisF\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKFC\as-Jurisdictional Audit.doc StopWaste.Org. With participation in organics programs, students could also gain a wider perspective about recycling, which they would carry home and into the future. Paper Recycling According to the StopWaste.Org 2000 Waste Characterization Study for Alameda County, paper makes up approximately 54% of a school's waste stream. Due to labor costs associated with paper collection, only one school in the district, Wells Middle School is currently not recycling paper, and City Staff and AVI are working on a solution to start such a program. Studies have shown that schools can eliminate almost 100 percent of paper waste by providing many collection points to recycle paper. With the City's free recycling program, increasing paper collection would also reduce garbage costs for schools. Go Green Founded in Pleasanton in 2002, Go Green provides schools a framework for environmental responsibility through five principles: 1) generate compost; 2) recycle; 3) educate; 4) evaluate the environmental impact of all activities; and 5) nationalize responsible paper consumption. In Dublin, Amador Valley Industries provides funding for Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) schools that are willing to participate in the Go Green program. While no schools are currently participating, several schools in the DUSD have registered for Go Green in the past and received funding from AVI. Go Green's program includes the tracking of recycling efforts through simple computations of data, which may encourage greater recycling efforts, while at the same time receive much needed funding. Staff will work to promote participation in this program. Outreach One partner, where increased knowledge could have a significant effect, is Camp Parks. Staff noticed significant amounts of cardboard in the garbage dumpster at Camp Parks and since the site recycled 20 tons last year, the amount being disposed could also be very significant. For schools, hands-on training such as field trips to waste transfer stations can be beneficial to students in connecting recycling to the environment and their lives. For example, as part of StopWaste.Org's schools program, classes can take free trips to the Davis Street Transfer Station and Education Center to learn about what happens to recyclables, garbage and green waste. As the school district is now a part of the Stopwaste.Org partnership, these opportunities will be available. Recommendations to Improve Diversion Many of the jurisdictional partners in this review are already participating in most or all applicable programs and diverting significant amounts of their waste streams. In addition, the most frequent target for increases in diversion, food waste, is not applicable to many of the jurisdictional partners outside of the schools, as they do not have enough food waste to warrant implementation of a program. For schools, starting organics programs and tracking improvements through Go Green are recommended as the main targets for increasing diversion. For other Jurisdictional Partners in the review, providing greater program information to boost participation such as in the program at Camp Parks and tracking improvements are recommended as the main targets for increasing diversion. Staff sent the full Report of Jurisdictional Partners' Diversion Efforts to each jurisdictional partner for final comment. Only comments relating to slight programmatic or numerical changes, such as size of ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPY TO: Page 3 of 4 C:\Documents and Settings\ChrisF\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKFC\as-Jurisdictional Audit.doc containers, were received and Staff has updated the report to reflect these comments. The final report will be sent to each Partner upon acceptance of the report by the City Council. Further detail of this review, with individual site reports, is found in the attached report. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the report. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPY TO: Page 4 of 4 C:\Documents and Settings\ChrisF\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OI.KFC\as-Jurisdictional Audit.doc ~~ ~~ Jurisdictional Partners Diversion Efforts Review for the City of Dublin By Jordan Figueiredo June 23, 2009 G~~~ O~ DU~~~ /// ~ 11~ 19 ~~1~ 82 ~IFO~? ATTACHMENT 1 a ~~~ Table of Contents Main Review Report Review Results Challenges Opportunities Recommendations to Improve Diversion Individual Jurisdictional Partner Reports Dublin Unified School District Reports Dublin Elementary Dublin High School Dublin Unified Main Office Dougherty Elementary Fallon Middle School Frederiksen Elementary John Green Elementary Murray Elementary Valley High School Wells Middle School Alameda County Public Works Operations Garage Alameda County Public Works Road Department California Highway Patrol Camp Parks Dublin San Ramon Services District pg4 pg4 pg4 pg5 pg8 pg9 pg10 pg10 pg12 pgl3 pg14 pg16 pg18 pg20 pg22 pg24 pg25 pg27 pg29 pg30 pg31 pg33 1 3 ~~~ Federal Correctional Institution pg34 Santa Rita Jail pg35 ~~ ~~ Main Report Review Staff has completed a diversion effort review of 17 jurisdictional partners in the City of Dublin, which includes the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD), Camp Parks, California Highway Patrol, Alameda County Public Works, Santa Rita Jail, the Federal Correctional Institution and Dublin San Ramon Services District. Below, you will find the results of that review, along with challenges, opportunities and recommendations to improve diversion efforts among the City's jurisdictional partners. Also, attached to this report are individual site-specific reports outlining results of the inventory, along with challenges, opportunities and recommendations to improve diversion efforts at each specific site. Inventory Results Participation in the mixed recycling program is common among jurisdictional partners in the City as all 17 sites are currently participating in some level of mixed recycling through Amador Valley Industries (AVI) or another program. Thirteen (13) of the 17 sites that recycle also participate in cardboard separated recycling. Six (6) of 9 schools are recycling cardboard separately and 8 of the 9 schools are recycling bottles and cans separately. Also, three (3) of the 17 jurisdictional sites have expanded diversion efforts to include foodwaste collection, a key component of the City's goal of 75% diversion. Support of the recycled-content materials market is also an important part of recycling, for without recycled-content purchases there would not be a market for recyclables. All schools in the Dublin Unified School District purchase recycled-content paper through a district policy. Most other jurisdictional partners also purchase recycled-content items such as paper, tape, staplers, hand towels, oil, transmission fluid, concrete and wood. Leadership and Environmental/Ecology clubs are a large part of the recycling support in schools. Eight (8) of the 9 schools have a club that arranges or coordinates recycling or participates in beautification efforts such as gardening and trash pick up. Also, with school gardens, students can see how food scraps can become compost, which can help to grow more food or plants. Connecting the different phases of food in this manner is also known as the "closed-loop perspective" and with that comes a greater appreciation for recycling. Currently, one school in the Dublin Unified School District, Dougherty Elementary, operates a full school garden. Challenges While conducting the survey, several common challenges to Jurisdictional Partners presented themselves. Those challenges to increase diversion, listed below in more detail, include: • Mixed Recycling Program Knowledge • Program Data • Funding/Staffing to Handle Food Waste Efforts Mixed Recycling Program Knowledge As with any recycling program's success, education is a key factor in participation. While it is common to find a small amount of recyclable items in the garbage, due to excess 3 ~~~~ soiling or damage rendering those items as unrecyclable, some sites had significant amount of recyclable materials in the garbage. This may be the result of convenience or lack of program knowledge. One partner, where program knowledge presents a challenge is Camp Parks. Staff noticed significant amounts of cardboard in the garbage dumpster at Camp Parks and since the site recycled 20 tons last year, the amount being disposed could also be very significant. Program Data While diversion data can be difficult to quantify, such data can provide a clearer picture of the progress of recycling efforts and improvements. Currently, there is not a section in the City's Collection Service Agreement with Amador Valley Industries (AVI) which requires the separate reporting of Jurisdictional Partners recycling and solid waste data. At the present time, this data is combined with the business sector data under the more general commercial category. Also, continual waste audits of Jurisdictional Partners could provide an ongoing database of improvements at specific complexes. At the present time, AVI does perform commercial waste audits that include Jurisdictional Partners. The City may be able to work with AVI if it was deemed beneficial to audit specific Jurisdictional Partners or to log certain and maintain certain measures of progress. Funding/Staffing to Handle Food Waste Efforts Food waste, while an important component of the City's 75% diversion goal, may not be applicable to many jurisdictional partners not already participating, as there may not be enough food waste to warrant implementation of a program. However, food waste does make up a significant portion of school's waste streams and any disposal of food waste presents a challenge to achieving higher diversion rates. With one school in the DUSD participating in food waste collection, the main reason for the lack of participation in other schools was the cost of program implementation and management and the lack staff time available to handle the program. Opportunities Because diversion efforts among Jurisdictional Partners involve many different programs, there are many programmatic opportunities to increase diversion at many of the sites. Also, during the survey, many of the staff members involved in the audit expressed interest in increasing recycling and possibly adding organics collection. Opportunities to increase diversion include: • Organics Collection; • School Gardens; • Paper Recycling; • Bottle and Can Recycling; • Go Green; • Outreach and; • Grants. 4 6 ~~~ Organics Collection Currently, several Jurisdictional Partners participate in the City's organics collection program and where the most significant opportunity lies is in the school district. Currently, only 1 of the 9 schools in the Dublin Unified School District has a food waste collection or "organics" program. According to AVI Quarterly Reports, there has been interest in a program at Dougherty Elementary, Dublin Elementary and Murray Elementary. The City could increase diversion by supporting the startup of programs at both locations. Students could also gain a wider perspective about recycling, which they would carry home with them and carry with them into the future. As with the current organics program at John Green Elementary, there may also be some program startup assistance available through AVI and StopWaste.Org for other schools. School Gardens In concert with organics collection is the closed-loop thinking that comes with composting and school gardens. Currently, the only school in the district to have a school garden is Dougherty Elementary. Wells Middle School has vegetable and flower planter boxes and recently secured a grant to extend its efforts to a school garden. Also, John Green Elementary expressed interest in starting a school garden as well. These gardens can be a great tool to help students connect food scraps with recycling and composting, while at the same time learning about waste reduction, biology and ecology. Paper Recycling According to the StopWaste.Org's 2000 Waste Characterization Study for Alameda County, paper makes up approximately 54% of a school's waste stream. Due to labor costs associated with paper collection, one school in the district is currently not recycling paper. If the school was able to implement a paper collection program, a significant percentage of its waste stream could be diverted. The City, through AVI, may want to provide an audit of all paper collection points at schools to determine if all paper can be recycled or composted. Studies have shown that schools can eliminate almost 100 percent of paper waste by providing many collection points to recycle paper. With the City's free recycling program, increasing paper collection would reduce the need for garbage collection and thereby reducing costs for schools. Bottle and Can Recycling at Schools The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) points out that, "Although beverage containers are a small part of the total waste stream, they can make up a larger portion of a school's waste stream." Since 2006, AVI has been providing an easy way for schools to recycle beverage containers and receive money for those items. AVI will place a dumpster or two on school grounds for plastic bottles and aluminum cans, and when the dumpster is full, AVI will pick it up fora $25 fee with any revenue from the items going to the school. While schools can recycle bottles and cans through the mixed recycling program, recycling items separately provides a source of revenue for school programs and makes recycling more visible and, thereby, encourages more participation. 5 ~~ 3~ According to a CIWMB model study on school recycling, "One of the most effective ways of building awareness is through the recycling containers." Only I of the 9 schools in the district does not participate in AVI's recyclable bottles and cans for revenue program or in another bottles and cans program. As a reason for non-participation, AVI mentions that, "Most schools don't have the money to pay for separate indoor and playground [bottle and can] recycling containers." Also, many schools may not have enough recycling containers at lunch areas that facilitate the ease of recycling bottles and cans. Were the City to conduct a survey and assess the exact need of each school, bins could be provided through outside grants or City funds to encourage greater recycling. Go Green The Go Green Initiative is a "simple, comprehensive program designed to create a culture of environmental responsibility on school campuses across the nation." Founded in Pleasanton in 2002, Go Green provides a framework for environmental responsibility through five principles: I) generate compost; 2) recycling; 3) education; 4) evaluation of the environmental impact of all activities; and 5) nationalizing responsible paper consumption. In Dublin, Amador Valley Industries provides funding for Dublin Unified School District schools that are willing to participate in the Go Green program. Five (5) of the 9 schools in the Dublin Unified School District have registered for Go Green in the past, and 4 of those 5 have received funding from AVI for their participation. Part of Go Green's program includes the tracking of recycling efforts through simple data, such as pounds recycled per week. The CIWMB has found that, "Posting monthly figures will keep students and staff aware of the effort and stimulate greater participation." Thus, schools may be able to encourage greater recycling efforts by tracking progress with Go Green. Outreach In general, most jurisdictional partners do not hand out recycling information. The City, in partnership with AVI, could develop program handouts to boost program knowledge among this sector. One partner, where increased knowledge could have a significant effect, is Camp Parks. Staff noticed significant amounts of cardboard in the garbage dumpster at Camp Parks and since the site recycled 20 tons last year, the amount being disposed could also be very significant. Also, hands-on training, such as field trips to waste transfer stations, can be beneficial to students in connecting recycling to the environment and their lives. The CIWMB has found that, "Field trips to waste transfer stations, recycling centers, materials recovery facilities, and landfills give the students dramatic visuals." During Staff's visits to DUSD schools, it was noticed that the district has yet to take advantage of the many free programs and services such as technical assistance, assemblies, classroom presentations, teacher training and field trips offered by StopWaste.Org. For example, as part of StopWaste.Org's schools program, classes can take free trips, transportation included, to the Davis Street Transfer Station and Education Center in San Leandro. According to StopWaste, during the visit, students can "learn first-hand what happens to their 6 recyclables, garbage and green waste at a working material recovery facility and transfer station." Field trips to the Education Center "provide real-life application of concepts taught in the classroom in the areas of physical science, life science and investigation/experimentation." The district just enrolled in StopWaste's schools program in the fall of 2008, so this may be something that will happen in a future school year. In either case, the district could benefit from the many services offered to boost recycling programs and educate students. As StopWaste.Org points out, "providing both recycling opportunities and academic education to K-12 schools begins a pattern of responsible waste reduction behavior." Grants During this review, Staff handed out a list of possible school grants relating to recycling and environmentally-friendly practices. These grants range from money for collection containers to money for school gardens and City Staff will assist schools in securing such grants. In order to boost diversion efforts, the City may want to provide additional grants to schools for recycling program participation from Measure D recycling funds. Recommendations to Improve Diversion As mentioned above, there are several issues that could be addressed to improve diversion in jurisdictional partners. For schools, funding assistance, starting organics programs and tracking improvements are recommended as the main targets for increasing diversion. For other Jurisdictional Partners in the review, providing greater program information to boost participation and tracking improvements are recommended as the main targets for increasing diversion. 7 9~ 36 Individual Jurisdictional Partner Reports ~ °~~3~ Name: Dublin Elementary School 7997 Vomac Rd., 533 Students, 45 Staff Inventory Results Dublin Elementary School currently participates in several recycling programs. There is one bin in each class for paper collection. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI), there are 11 mixed recycling toters of 96 gallons each and 1 mixed recycling dumpster of 2 cubic yards. There is also 1 cardboard recycling dumpster of 3 cubic yards and all recycling is picked up once a week. For garbage collection, the school has 1 garbage dumpster of 7 cubic yards that is collected twice a week. Recycling at Dublin Elementary is supported by the Ecology Club. This club is comprised of about 25 students who meet once a month to transfer recyclable materials from the classroom bins to the mixed recycling toters for collection. This club also participates in beautification projects such as gardening. Cit Rec clin Pro ram Partici ati on Pro ram Yes No Bottles and Cans x Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Note: All schools participate in the greenwaste program through maintenance collection and deposit at the DUSD Main Office. Challenges The school currently does not recycle bottles and cans separately due to the lack of staff time to handle the program. Opportunities In the garbage, Staff noticed that there was a decent amount of plastic bottles that could have been recycled. The two dumpsters for bottle and can recycling are still located at the school since the program was going at one point. With a renewed emphasis on the bottles and cans program, Dublin Elementary may be able to recycle these materials and decrease their need for garbage collection. As a part of its contract to provide services in Dublin, AVI provides funding to schools that are committed to the Go Green Initiative. Dublin Elementary has participated in Go Green in the past. With minimal staff time every three months, and efforts to increase diversion (which the school is doing), the school may be able to participate and receive funding once again. Also, StopWaste.Org provides many services to DUSD schools, some of which are free, such as technical reviews, assemblies and presentations. The availability of these services represents an opportunity for Dublin Elementary as they may be able to save money, increase knowledge, and even increase diversion and participation. 9 ~~ Dublin Elementary was mentioned in an AVI report to be interested in food waste collection at one point. Lastly, even though the school is recycling, with food waste taking up a large portion of the existing waste stream (an average of 20% according to the Alameda County Waste Characterization Study of 2000), there is still a significant portion of the waste stream that could be diverted by participation in the food waste collection program. Recommendations With an Ecology Club already in place, Dublin Elementary may be able to start up bottle and can recycling once again. This would require placing an extra bin in each of the classrooms and collection of the bottles by the Ecology Club or maintenance. Also, since Dublin Elementary is an elementary school, which typically experience better results with food waste programs, and the school has shown interest in the past, it may be a good spot for a food waste collection program at some point. 10 Name: Dublin High School 8151 Village Pkwy., 1358 Students, 90 Staff Inventory Results Dublin High School currently participates in several recycling programs. Most classrooms have two recycling bins: one for paper and one for bottles and cans. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI), there is 1 mixed recycling dumpster of 4 cubic yards and 1 cardboard dumpster of 4 cubic yards that are each picked up once a week. There is also 1 greenwaste dumpster of 30 cubic yards that is collected on an on-call basis (once a month to once every 3 months depending on the time of year). For garbage collection, the school has 1 garbage compactor of 20 cubic yards that is collected on an on-call basis (average of twice a month). Recycling programs at Dublin High are supported in large part by the Interact Club. This Club is made up of about 20 students who collect recyclable bottles and cans every Friday and paper every Thursday from classrooms. The bottles and cans are taken to a local recycler for revenue to support yearly Interact Club projects. This year, the students are funding a project to bring clean water to people in the Dominican Republic. This club also sponsors E-Waste events at the school, which occurred as recently as last May. Cit Rec clin Pro ram Partici ati on Pro ram Yes No Bottles and Cans x Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: Bottles and Cans are recycled separately in an outside program through the Interact Club. All schools participate in the greenwaste program through maintenance collection and deposit at the DUSD Main Office. Challenges While the school does recycle paper, it was noticed that there was still a good amount found in the compactor. This paper might not have been recyclable, and to more accurately assess the items in the waste stream such as paper, several detailed waste audits would need to be performed over a period of time. Opportunities As a part of its contract to provide services in Dublin, AVI provides funding to schools that are committed to the Go Green Initiative. With minimal staff time every three months, and efforts to increase diversion (which the school is doing), Dublin High may be able to participate and receive funding. Staff at the school mentioned that they had tried to get Go Green started last year and were unable to. As a possibility for Go Green funds usage, Interact Club staff mentioned that the school might benefit from extra recycling containers around campus. Also, StopWaste.Org provides many services to DUSD schools, some of which are free, such as technical reviews, assemblies and presentations. The availability of these services 11 ~3 ~~~ represents an opportunity for Dublin High as they may be able to save money, increase knowledge, and even increase diversion and participation. Lastly, even though Dublin High is recycling, with food waste taking up a large portion of the existing waste stream (an average of 20% according to the Alameda County Waste Characterization Study of 2000), there is still a significant portion of the waste stream that could be diverted. Recommendations School management is interested in Go Green and interested in receiving more information on food waste recycling. Participation in Go Green could be beneficial to diversion and funding at Dublin High. With a significant amount of mixed paper, the school could also benefit from increased paper recycling and/or recycling program education. Lastly, more recycling containers around campus and lunch areas may serve to increase recycling as well. 12 l~ ~' Name: Dublin Unified School District Main Office 7471 Larkdale Ave., 40 Staff Inventory Results Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) Main Office currently participates in several recycling programs. Through outside haulers, waste chemicals, light bulbs, e-waste, insulation and metals are recycled. Its office paper is recycled through Shred-It. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI), there is 1 mixed recycling dumpster of 4 cubic yards and 1 cardboard dumpster of 3 cubic yards that are picked up once a week. Also, there is 1 greenwaste dumpster of 30 cubic yards that is collected on an on-call basis (average of once a month). For garbage collection, the site has 1 garbage compactor of 30 cubic yards that is collected on an on-call basis (average of two times a month). Supporting the recycling market, Dublin Unified School District purchases recycled-content paper for all of its offices and schools, and the main office also purchases recycled wood and wood- chips. Ci Rec clin Pro ram Partici ation Pro ram Yes No Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Challenges There do not seem to be any significant challenges to increasing diversion at the DUSD Main Office. Opportunities Since there was a decent amount of cardboard in the garbage, the DUSD Main Office could benefit from providing information about the recycling programs to employees. Recommendations With strong recycling programs already in place at the DUSD Main Offices, it seems that there are not too many options to increase recycling. One opportunity is to better inform employees of the recycling programs and, thereby, increase collection ofeasily-recycled materials such as cardboard. 13 ~5~~ Name: Dougherty Elementary School 5301 Hibernia Dr., 630 Students, 54 Staff Inventory Results Dougherty Elementary School currently participates in several recycling programs. Each classroom has 3 recycling bins just outside its door: 1 for paper, 1 for plastic bottles and 1 for aluminum cans. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI), there are 2 mixed recycling toters of 96 gallons each and there is 1 cardboard dumpster of 3 cubic yards and all containers are picked up once a week. The school also participates in the bottle and can recycling program for revenue from AVI. For garbage collection, the school has 1 garbage dumpster of 7 cubic yards that is collected twice a week. Recycling programs at Dougherty are supported in large part by the Go Green Club. This Club is made up of approximately six students from 3ra, 4tn and 5~' grades and one instructor who collect the recyclables from each classroom every Friday. Also, the school currently has a garden that students can work in every Friday after school. This garden includes compost bins for soil and represents a greater connection to the closed-loop perspective for students. Ci Rec clin Pro ram Partici ation Pro ram Yes No Bottles and Cans x Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: All schools participate in the greenwaste program through maintenance collection and deposit at the DUSD Main Office. Challenges The instructor who leads the Go Green club stated that there was not enough time to submit quarterly reports or measure recycled materials weekly for Go Green funding. The instructor also mentioned that better labels for AVI dumpsters could be helpful in reducing contamination since people will often mistakenly dump garbage in recycling dumpsters. Opportunities With generous financial support, AVI provides funding to schools that are committed to the Go Green Initiative. Dougherty Elementary has participated in Go Green in the past. With minimal staff time every three months, and efforts to increase diversion (which the school is doing), the school may be able to participate and receive funding once again. Also, StopWaste.Org provides many services to DUSD schools, some of which are free, such as technical reviews, assemblies and presentations. The availability of these services represents an opportunity for Dougherty Elementary as they may be able to save money, increase knowledge, and even increase diversion and participation. Lastly, even though Dougherty is recycling, with food waste taking up a large portion of the existing waste stream (an average of 20% according to the Alameda County Waste Characterization 14 -~~~~ Study of 2000), there is still a significant portion of the waste stream that could be diverted. Recommendations Also, since Dougherty is an elementary school, which typically experience better results with food waste programs, it may be a good spot for a food waste collection program at some point. The implementation of food waste collection could significantly increase diversion at Dougherty Elementary School. 15 173' Name: Fallon Middle School 3601 Kohnen Way, 850 Students, 55 Staff Inventory Results Fallon Middle School currently participates in several recycling programs. Most classes have 2 bins, 1 for paper and 1 for bottles and cans. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI), there is 1 mixed recycling dumpster of 6 cubic yards and 8 mixed recycling toters of 64 gallons each. There is also 1 cardboard dumpster of 6 cubic yards and all recycling is picked up once a week. The school participates in bottles and cans recycling programs for revenue with AVI managing the service. Staff also mentioned that Fallon makes sure recycling is available after school for recreation events and games. For garbage collection, the school has 1 garbage compactor of 20 cubic yards that is collected on an on-call basis (estimated at about once a month). Recycling programs at Fallon Middle School are supported in large part by the Fallon Pride Team. This group is made up of students who collect recyclable bottles, cans and paper from classrooms once or twice a week. Cit Rec clip Pro ram Partici ation Pro ram Yes No Bottles and Cans x Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: All schools participate in the greenwaste program through maintenance collection and deposit at the DUSD Main Offce. Challenges There was a good amount of wet or soiled cardboard in the compactor. In order to divert such materials, Fallon would need a food waste collection program where soiled paper and soiled cardboard could also be collected. Opportunities As a part of its contract to provide services in Dublin, AVI provides funding to schools that are committed to the Go Green Initiative. With minimal staff time every three months, and efforts to increase diversion (which the school is doing), Fallon Middle School may be able to participate and receive funding. Also, StopWaste.Org provides many services to DUSD schools, some of which are free, such as technical reviews, assemblies and presentations. The availability of these services represents an opportunity for Fallon Middle School as they may be able to save money, increase knowledge, and even increase diversion and participation. Lastly, even though Fallon is recycling, with food waste taking up a large portion of the existing waste stream (an average of 20% according to the Alameda County Waste Characterization Study of 2000), there is still a significant portion of the waste stream that could be diverted. 16 Ig~3~ Recommendations Participation in Go Green could be beneficial to diversion and funding at Fallon Middle School. Foodwaste collection might also be beneficial to increasing diversion. While foodwaste collection programs are typically tougher to implement as students get older and lunch areas change, the program may still be an option at Fallon. 17 `~ 3 ~...~ , q Name: Frederiksen Elementary School 7243 Tamarack Dr., 530 Students, 47 Staff Inventory Results Frederiksen Elementary School currently participates in the mixed recycling program. There is one bin in each classroom for paper recycling. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI), there are 3 mixed recycling toters of 96 gallons each and 1 mixed recycling dumpster of 2 cubic yards. There is also 1 cardboard recycling dumpster of 3 cubic yards and all recycling is picked up once a week. For garbage collection, the school has 1 garbage dumpster of 7 cubic yards that is collected twice a week. Bottles and cans recycling at Frederiksen is a recent development. During Staff's visit to the school, the Principal showed interest in adding bottles and cans recycling. With City Staff and AVI coordination, the school was able add bottles and cans containers for classrooms, play areas and the lunchroom. Any bottles and cans the school collects will now be providing extra revenue with AVI providing pickup service. Cit Rec clin Pro ram Partici ation Pro ram Yes No Bottles and Cans x Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: All schools participate in the greenwaste program through maintenance collection and deposit at the DUSD Main Office. Challenges While Frederiksen is recycling paper in classrooms, there was a significant amount of mixed paper in the garbage. Therefore, it seems that Frederiksen could benefit from increased paper recycling in other areas and/or recycling program information handouts. This paper also may not be recyclable and thus the reason for its disposal. Several more comprehensive waste audits would need to be performed over time to determine the accuracy of this finding. Opportunities As a part of its contract to provide services in Dublin, AVI provides funding to schools that are committed to the Go Green Initiative. Frederiksen Elementary has participated in Go Green in the past. With minimal staff time every three months, and efforts to increase diversion (which the school is doing), the school may be able to participate and receive funding once again. Also, StopWaste.Org provides many services to DUSD schools, some of which are free, such as technical reviews, assemblies and presentations. The availability of these services represents an opportunity for Frederiksen Elementary as they maybe able to save money, increase knowledge, and even increase diversion and participation. Lastly, even though Frederiksen is recycling, with food waste taking up a large portion of the existing waste 18 ao~~ stream (an average of 20% according to the Alameda County Waste Characterization Study of 2000), there is still a significant portion of the waste stream that could be diverted. Recommendations Since Frederiksen is an elementary school, which typically experience better results with food waste programs, it may be a good spot for a food waste collection program at some point. The implementation of food waste collection could significantly increase diversion at Frederiksen Elementary School. Follow-Up As a result of this audit, AVI worked with Frederiksen to get bottle and can recycling in each classroom, at the lunch area and at play areas. 19 ai~,~~, Name: John Green Elementary School 3300 Antone Way, 600 Students, 50 Staff Inventory Results John Green Elementary School currently participates in several recycling programs. Most classes have 2 bins, 1 for paper and 1 for bottles and cans. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI), there is 1 mixed recycling dumpster of 7 cubic yards and 11 mixed recycling toters of 32 gallons each (located 1 for every 2 or 3 classrooms) that are all picked up once a week. There is also 1 organics dumpster of 2 cubic yards that is picked up 3 times a week. The school participates in bottles and cans recycling programs for revenue with AVI providing pickup service. For garbage collection, the school has 1 garbage compactor of 10 cubic yards that is collected on an on-call basis (average of once every two months). In addition to AVI programs, the school also recycles phones, computers and toner cartridges. Recycling programs at John Green Elementary School are supported in large part by the Gators Recycling Group. This group is made up fourth and fifth grade students who collect recyclable bottles, cans and paper from classrooms once or twice a week. There is also a group of students who pick up trash on school grounds at lunch. Lastly, the school is looking to add a garden soon. Gardens represent a greater connection to the closed- loop perspective for students and create a stronger appreciation for recycling. Cit Rec clin Pro ram Partici ation Pro ram Yes No Bottles and Cans x Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: All schools participate in the greenwaste program through maintenance collection and deposit at the DUSD Main Office. Challenges With a new foodwaste collection program, the challenge will be to keep the program going strong with minimal contamination. Opportunities While Green is recycling cardboard through mixed recycling right now, cardboard separated collection can provide a more valuable material for AVI while also encouraging greater participation through the visibility of a cardboard only dumpster. Also, as a part of its contract to provide services in Dublin, AVI provides funding to schools that are committed to the Go Green Initiative. With minimal staff time every three months, and efforts to increase diversion (which the school is doing), John Green may be able to participate and receive funding. Lastly, StopWaste.Org provides many services to DUSD schools, some of which are free, such as technical reviews, assemblies and presentations. The availability of these services represents an opportunity for John 20 as ~~~ Green Elementary as they may be able to save money, increase knowledge, and even increase diversion and participation. Recommendations Participation in Go Green could be beneficial to diversion and funding at John Green Elementary School. Also, with the addition of foodwaste collection, diversion programs at John Green are going strong and the school should be seen as a model for others. In fact, AVI even presented the school at this year's annual Northern California Recycling Association (NCRA) conference. 21 a~ Name: Murray Elementary School 8435 Davona Dr., 370 Students, 40 Staff Inventory Results Murray Elementary School currently participates in several recycling programs. There is 1 bin in each class for paper and 3 are bins for bottles and cans in the hallways outside of classrooms. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI), there is 1 mixed recycling dumpster of 3 cubic yards that is picked up twice a week and 1 cardboard dumpster of 3 cubic yards that is collected once a week. The school also participates in bottles and cans and plastic bag recycling programs for revenue with maintenance and parents taking the items to recycling centers. For garbage collection, the school has 1 garbage compactor of 7 cubic yards that is collected twice a week. Environmental programs at Murray are supported by the Earth Savers Club who pick up trash and participate in beautification projects such as gardening and building birdhouses. Ci Rec clip Pro ram Partici ation Pro ram Yes No Bottles and Cans x Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: Bottles and cans are recycled separately with an outside program by maintenance and parents. All schools participate in the greenwaste program through maintenance collection and deposit at the DUSD Main Office. Challenges There do not appear to be any significant challenges to increasing diversion at Murray Elementary. Opportunities As a part of its contract to provide services in Dublin, AVI provides funding to schools that are committed to the Go Green Initiative. Murray Elementary has participated in Go Green in the past. With minimal staff time every three months, and efforts to increase diversion (which the school is doing), the school may be able to participate and receive funding once again. Also, StopWaste.Org provides many services to DUSD schools, some of which are free, such as technical reviews, assemblies and presentations. The availability of these services represents an opportunity for Murray Elementary as they may be able to save money, increase knowledge, and even increase diversion and participation. Lastly, even though Murray is recycling, with food waste taking up a large portion of the existing waste stream (an average of 20% according to the Alameda County Waste Characterization Study of 2000), there is still a significant portion of the waste stream that could be diverted. Recommendations School management is interested in more information on food waste recycling and according to AVI reports the school has been interested for some time now. Since Murray is an elementary school, which typically experience better results with food waste 22 a~~~ programs, it may be a good spot for a food waste collection program at some point. The implementation of food waste collection could significantly increase diversion at Murray Elementary School. Also, a few years ago, the Parents Faculty Club was participating in Go Green. As of now the school does not have any participation, if this changes participation in Go Green could be beneficial to diversion and funding at Murray Elementary School. 23 ~~ ~ ~ Name: Valley High School 6901 York Dr., 100 Students, 12 Staff Inventory Results Valley High School currently recycles by participating in a bottles and cans recycling program through their Leadership group. There is 1 box in each class for bottles and cans which get collected for redemption at a local recycler. Through AVI garbage service, there is 1 garbage dumpster of 7 cubic yards that is collected once a week. Cit Rec clin Pro ram Partici ati on Pro ram Yes No Bottles and Cans x Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: Bottles and cans are recycled separately with an outside program through the Leadership group. All schools participate in the greenwaste program through maintenance collection and deposit at the DUSD Main Office. Challenges Since the school currently does not recycle paper and cardboard, it is difficult for Valley High School to reach 50% diversion. Opportunities Staff at Valley is interest in adding mixed recycling containers to recycle paper and cardboard. Staff also expressed interest in starting a school garden. For further assistance with recycling and environmental programs, StopWaste.Org provides many services to DUSD schools, some of which are free, such as technical reviews, assemblies and presentations. The availability of these services represents an opportunity for Valley High as they may be able to save money, increase knowledge, and even increase diversion and participation. Also, as a part of its contract to provide services in Dublin, AVI provides funding to schools that are committed to the Go Green Initiative. With minimal staff time every three months, and efforts to increase diversion (which the school is doing), Valley High may be able to participate and receive funding. Recommendations After Staff s visit to Valley, AVI was contacted with the request to start mixed recycling, and Staff will follow up to see that Valley's needs are met. With paper and cardboard taking up a significant portion of the school's waste stream, this should provide a big boost to recycling at Valley High School. Also, to reduce the mess it creates, the school would like to replace its paper boxes, which are currently being used for bottles and cans collection, with plastic containers. The City may want to investigate options for the provision of these containers for Valley to bolster their recycling efforts. Follow-Up As a result of this audit, AVI completed a container needs assessment at Valley and now plan to deliver mixed recycling containers to the school in mid to late August. 24 a~ ?may Name: Wells Middle School 6800 Penn Dr., 720 Students, 46 Staff Inventory Results Wells Middle School currently participates in several recycling programs. There are 2 recycling bins in each classroom: 1 for plastic and 1 for aluminum. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI), there is 1 recycling dumpster of 4 cubic yards and 1 cardboard dumpster of 4 cubic yard that are each picked up once a week. The school also participates in the bottle and can recycling program for revenue from AVI. For garbage collection, the school has 1 garbage compactor of 20 cubic yards that is collected on an on-call basis (average of once a month). Recycling programs at Wells are supported in large part by the Recycling Club. This Club is made up of 16 students and 1 instructor who take recyclable bottles and cans out of trash containers with tongs. The Club also pours excess water out into planter boxes and other excess liquids down the drain. The instructor leading the Recycling Club has even prepared a PowerPoint presentation on recycling and ecology which is used by several instructors. This presentation explains what is recycled, why it is recycled and refers students to the Club for participation in school recycling efforts. For their efforts, members of the club can be rewarded with meals after school. At one point, the school had lunch periods compete against each other to see who could recycle more with the winner receiving ice cream. Also, the school currently has vegetable and flower planter boxes and is developing a school garden. Gardens represent a greater connection to the closed-loop perspective for students and create a stronger appreciation for recycling. Cit Rec clin Pro ram Partici anon Pro ram Yes No Bottles and Cans x Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: All schools participate in the greenwaste program through maintenance collection and deposit at the DUSD Main Office. Challenges Since schools typically have a large amount of paper waste and Wells does not recycle paper at the moment, this presents the most significant challenge to increasing diversion. Also, any increases in recycling may include additional bins for maintenance to dispose of and the head of Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) Maintenance stated that paper recycling would require an extra 2 hours a day of maintenance time. While the school does recycle at lunch time, there is only one recycling bin for a large eating area so many recyclable items may just be disposed of. Also, since the bags in the compactor were black, Staff could not determine the amount of paper that could be diverted or any other items in the waste stream that may also be diverted. To come to a 25 a7 o.p3b ,~ clearer picture of the waste stream, several comprehensive waste audits could be performed over a period of time. Opportunities Since the AVI recycling program is free to businesses, Wells Middle School may benefit from adding AVI recycling services to capture paper that is not being recycled. This could be done through providing recycled paper bins for each of the 40 classrooms at Wells. Also, as a part of its contract to provide services in Dublin, AVI provides funding to schools that are committed to the Go Green Initiative. With minimal staff time every three months, and efforts to increase diversion (which the school is doing), Wells may be able to participate and receive funding. StopWaste.Org provides many services to DUSD schools, some of which are free, such as technical reviews, assemblies and presentations. The availability of these services represents an opportunity for Wells Middle School as they may be able to save money, increase knowledge, and even increase diversion and participation. Lastly, even though Wells is recycling, with food waste taking up a large portion of the existing waste stream (an average of 20% according to the Alameda County Waste Characterization Study of 2000), there is still a significant portion of the waste stream that could be diverted. Recommendations School management is interested in recycling paper and had talked to AVI about this service in the past. Since, by some estimates, paper is almost half of a schools waste stream, it seems that paper recycling at Wells could significantly impact diversion. While it seems that management is not interested, participation in Go Green could also be beneficial to diversion at Wells. Also, foodwaste collection might work at some point since Wells has a centralized lunch area much like elementary schools. The implementation of food waste collection could significantly increase diversion at Wells Middle School. Follow-Up As a result of this audit, AVI has completed a site assessment to install paper recycling in the classrooms at Wells and also to improve bottle and can recycling for outdoor common areas. Those containers will be delivered in August. 26 as ~3b Name: Alameda County Public Works Operations Garage 6089 Madigan Rd., 15 Staff Inventory Results Alameda County Public Works Operations Garage currently participates in its own recycling program. The Garage recycles large quantities of metal, cardboard, paper and waste oil. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI), the Garage has 2 garbage dumpsters of 7 cubic yards each that are collected once a week. Supporting the recycling market, the garage purchases recycled-content paper, oil and transmission fluid. The Garage is also currently going through the Alameda County Green Business Program certification process. Cit Rec clin Pro ram Partici ation Pro ram Yes No Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: Cardboard is recycled through its own Alameda County program. There does not appear to be a need for greenwaste or foodwaste collection. Challenges Staff noticed a small amount of cardboard, mixed paper and recyclable cans in the garbage dumpster. Since there is office staff at the garage and the recycling dumpsters are significantly farther away than the garbage dumpsters, some items may not get recycled. Opportunities Since the AVI recycling program is free to businesses, Alameda County Public Works Operations Garage may benefit from adding AVI mixed recycling services. This could be done through the use of 64 or 96 gallon recycling toters to make recycling more convenient for the office. It seems that some employees are under the impression that the second garbage dumpster is a recycling dumpster when, in fact, it is not. Staff noticed a good amount of large recyclable bottles in the second garbage dumpster and AVI could also provide a recycling dumpster for these bottles. Recommendations Since the Alameda County Public Works Operations Garage is already participating in its own significant program for recycling and since management was not interested in adding recycling services, there is not much that can be done at this point. If management were to become interested, AVI could add a couple recycling toters for mixed recycling in the office and possibly a dumpster for plastic bottles and any other mixed recyclables outside the office. Follow-Up As a result of this audit, AVI has changed the service level to include recycling with only 1 garbage dumpster of 7 cubic yards and now 1 mixed recycling dumpster of 4 cubic 27 a~ ~~~ yards. In addition to this, office recycling containers have been provided by the County for inside the garage to encourage greater recycling of paper, bottles and cans. 28 v'd~36 Name: Alameda County Public Works Road Department 4825 Gleason Rd., 26 Staff Inventory Results Alameda County Public Works Road Department currently participates in its own recycling program. The Department recycles construction materials, metal, cardboard, paper and waste oil. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI), the Garage has 1 garbage dumpster of 7 cubic yards and 1 recycling dumpster of 1 cubic yard and both are collected once a week. To support the recycling market, the Road Department also purchases recycled-content paper, concrete and bricks. Ci Rec clin Pro ram Partici ation Pro ram Yes No Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: Cardboard is recycled through its own Alameda County program. There does not appear to be a need for greenwaste or foodwaste collection. Challenges Staff noticed a small amount of mixed paper, plastic bottles and recyclable cans in the garbage dumpster. Since there is office staff at the garage and the recycling dumpsters are far away, management stated that some recyclable items may not get recycled. Opportunities Since the AVI recycling program is free to businesses, Alameda County Public Works Road Department may benefit from adding AVI recycling services. This could be done through the use of 96 gallon recycling toters for the office. Stronger in-office recycling could provide the way to divert more mixed paper, bottles and cans. Recommendations Since the Alameda County Public Works Road Department is already participating in its own significant program for recycling, there is not too much that can be done to improve diversion by weight. However, management was interested in adding a couple 96 gallon recycling toters for the office and recycling bins for individual offices. The Road Department was also interested in approximately five small hanging garbage bins for the offices. These bins hang off of a larger bin for recycling encouraging greater recycling participation. Staff has recently provided afollow-up for these requests and there are now office recycling containers and an additional recycling bin for Alameda County Public Works Road Department. Follow-Up As a result of this audit, AVI will provide a one yard mixed recycling bin. Also, office recycling containers have been provided by the County to encourage greater recycling. 29 ~ i ~3~ Name: California Highway Patrol 4999 Gleason Rd., 57 Staff Inventory Results California Highway Patrol (CHP) currently participates in several recycling programs. Used toner cartridges are recycled, CHP recycles used tires through Golden Waste, through Ashbury Environmental, batteries and other hazardous waste are recycled and through Amador Valley Industries (AVI) CHP participates in mixed recycling. At the facility there is 1 mixed recycling dumpster of 2 cubic yards and 1 garbage dumpster of 4 cubic yards that are each collected once a week. Supporting the recycling market, the State of California has a policy to purchase recycled-content items. As a result, CHP purchases recycled product items such as paper, tape and other office supplies and hand towels. Cit Rec clin Pro ram Partici ation Pro ram Yes No Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: There does not appear to be a need for greenwaste or foodwaste collection. Challenges There do not seem to be any significant challenges to increasing diversion at the CHP. Opportunities AVI can recycle used oil bottles and there may be a good amount that is currently being disposed of if the one site visit performed by Staff is any indication. Recommendations Since the California Highway Patrol is already participating in several recycling programs, there is not too much that can be done to improve diversion by weight. The additional recycling of used oil bottle may be a significant material to divert. In order to confirm this, several waste audits would need to be performed over time to gauge the amount of material being disposed of. 30 ~' ~ 3b Name: Camp Parks 790 5~' St., Amount of Staff is unknown. Inventory Results Through an in-house program Camp Parks recycles cardboard, batteries and other mixed recyclables such as paper, plastic, aluminum, glass and scrap metal. Waste services are provided through Amador Valley Industries (AVI) with approximately 46 dumpsters for waste on Camp Parks grounds. These dumpsters range from 3 cubic yards to 40 cubic yards with pickup ranging from 1 day a week to 2 days a week to an on call basis. Camp Parks Staff mentioned that last year about 20 tons of cardboard were recycled. Also, wood pallets are used often and since they are stored for reuse, Camp Parks saves a significant amount of wood waste from being disposed. Supporting the recycling market, Camp Parks purchases recycled-content paper and other office items. Cit Rec clin Pro ram Partici ation Pro ram Yes No Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: Mixed recyclables and cardboard are recycled through its own program. Challenges Staff noticed that many garbage dumpsters on the grounds had a significant amount of cardboard in them despite the cardboard recycling program there. While Camp Parks does have a cardboard recycling program, motivation and participation may be tough as there are many recycling dumpsters located all around the grounds but not always at every garbage dumpster. Staff also noticed that there was some greenwaste in garbage dumpsters as well. Since there currently is not a greenwaste recycling program at Camp Parks, diverting those materials will be difficult. Opportunities Due to the large collection capacity at Camp Parks, the site represents the largest opportunity among jurisdictional partners to have a significant impact on Citywide diversion. With a significant to large amount of cardboard in garbage dumpsters, some greenwaste that is currently disposed of and wood waste, there are several opportunities to improve diversion at Camp Parks. Also, Camp Parks does have a cafeteria and meal service area that could have a significant amount of food waste. Staff at Camp Parks mentioned that they serve any where from 5 to 500 meals a day depending on the training schedule. Recommendations While Camp Parks is already participating in several recycling programs, due to the amount of recyclable materials used on site and the large number of collection points, there are a few things that could significantly improve diversion citywide. A better informed population through signage or information distribution might serve to capture 31 33~3~ more cardboard for recycling. Also, if Camp Parks were interested in food waste collection, that could have a significant impact on diversion as well. 32 3~~~ ~3b Name: Dublin San Ramon Services District 7051 Dublin Blvd. and, 4th St. and Evans in Camp Parks, 76 Staff Inventory Results Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) currently participates in several recycling programs. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI) they participate in mixed recycling. At the two sites, there is 1 mixed recycling dumpster of 2 cubic yards and 1 mixed recycling dumpster of 3 cubic yards. There is also 1 garbage dumpster of 4 cubic yards and 1 garbage dumpster of 3 cubic yards that are each collected once a week. Some recyclable aluminum cans are traded in for cash by DSRSD and that revenue is donated to the United Way. DSRSD also recycles plastic and copper from old meters as well as used batteries. To further reduce its waste DSRSD reuses materials such as steel pipes and valves, plastic meter boxes and concrete meter boxes. Supporting the recycling market, DSRSD purchases recycled-content wipes and office items such as paper. Ci Rec clin Pro ram Partici ation Pro ram Yes No Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: There does not appear to be a need for foodwaste collection. Challenges Since the garbage bags used at DSRSD are not clear, it was difficult to determine what materials in the waste stream may be recyclable. More comprehensive waste audits, in which the bags are opened, would need to be performed to determine exactly what is in the waste stream. Opportunities AVI can provide cardboard separated recycling service and there may be space at both DSRSD sites for a dumpster. While the sites are recycling cardboard through mixed recycling right now, cardboard separated can provide a more valuable material for AVI while also encouraging more participation through the visibility of a cardboard only dumpster. Recommendations Since the Dublin San Ramon Services District is already participating in several recycling programs, there is not too much that can be done to improve diversion by weight. Staff is interest in more information on cardboard separated and/or food waste collection. To further develop an idea of what items in the waste stream could be diverted, several comprehensive waste audits could be performed as well. 33 ~.~/ ~~ ~' .~ Name: Federal Correctional Institution 5701 8th St., 250 Staff, Approximately 1350 Inmates Inventory Results Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) currently participates in several recycling programs. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI) they participate in mixed recycling and organics (foodwaste) collection. They also recycle metals and bulk items through the services of Consolidated Waste. At FCI, there are 3 mixed recycling dumpsters of 4 cubic yards each that are collected once a week and 2 organics (foodwaste) dumpsters of 7 cubic yards that are collected once a week. There is also 1 cardboard dumpster of 40 cubic yards that is collected on-call (average of 2 times a month). For trash services, FCI has 1 garbage compactor of 30 cubic yards (collected 2 times a week) and 1 garbage dumpster of 30 cubic yards (collected 3 times a month), and 3 garbage dumpsters of 7 cubic yards that are each collected 3 times a week. To further reduce its waste, FCI reuses toner cartridges and cardboard. Also, supporting the recycling market, FCI purchases recycled-content items such as: cartridges, paper, wood, oil. Cit Rec clin Pro ram Partici ation Pro ram Yes No Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Challenges It was mentioned that FCI is in need of two tipable-transporters or "whales," to transport foodwaste to dumpsters. Opportunities Since FCI serves meals three times a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, there is a significant amount of food waste. AVI and StopWaste.Org have worked, and continue to work with FCI to implement its food waste collection program and capture as much foodwaste as possible. Recommendations Since the Federal Correctional Institution is already participating in several recycling programs and even food waste collection, there is not too much that can be done to improve diversion by weight. If the City could assist FCI in securing two transporters for foodwaste collection, this may further boost its diversion efforts as food waste makes up a large portion of the waste stream. These transporters cost approximately $600 to $1000 each and FCI does not have money in the budget to pay for them. 34 Name: Santa Rita Jail 5325 Broder Blvd., 500 Staff, 4000 Inmates ~~ ~ ~+'°` Inventory Results Santa Rita Jail currently participates in several recycling programs. Through Amador Valley Industries (AVI) they participate in mixed recycling and organics collection. They also recycle greenwaste, paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, cans and batteries through the Alameda County recycling program. As an example of its significant efforts, Santa Rita Staff provided data on cardboard and 80.33 tons were diverted in 2008. In addition to current programs, Santa Rita has plans to start a clothing recycling program. At Santa Rita, there is 1 mixed recycling dumpster of 6 cubic yards that is collected twice a week, 1 organics dumpster of 25 cubic yards which is collected twice a week and 1 organics dumpster of 25 cubic yards that is collected three times a week. Both of the combination foodwaste and garbage dumpsters consist of a majority of foodwaste since the waste comes from the kitchen and inmate housing. The foodwaste is then separated at the Davis St. transfer facility in San Leandro for transport to a compost facility. For garbage service, there is 1 dumpster of 6 cubic yards that is collected 3 times a week and 1 dumpster of 20 cubic yards and 1 dumpster of 9 cubic yards that are each collected once a week. To further reduce waste of items such as furniture and computers, there is also an Alameda County salvage program that the jail participates in. Lastly, supporting the recycling market, Santa Rita purchases recycled-content office supplies. Cit Rec clip Pro ram Partici ation Pro ram Yes No Mixed Rec clin x Cardboard Rec clin x Food Waste Collection x Greenwaste Collection x Notes: Bottles and cans, paper, cardboard and greenwaste is recycled through their own Alameda County program. Challenges It was mentioned that every so often the jail has a large amount of mattresses that they need to dispose of and cannot recycle. Also, it was mentioned that it can be challenging to motivate inmates to recycle the large amount of plastic bottles used there (about 6,500 to 7,000 or more per month). Opportunities To capture more plastic bottles, perhaps the City and/or AVI could work with Santa Rita to develop a program. Recommendations Since the Santa Rita Jail is already participating in several recycling programs and even food waste collection, there is not too much that can be done to improve diversion by weight. 35