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Home My WebLink About4.5 - 1582 Resolution for E-Waste Recycling Page 1 of 2 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: September 19, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: Designate A.S.I. Cyber Concepts LLC as an Approved Collector of Electronic Waste for the City of Dublin Prepared by: Rebecca Parnes, Environmental Technician EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider designating A.S.I. Cyber Concepts LLC as an approved collector of electronic waste generated in the City of Dublin. This official design ation is filed with the State of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. If approved, this designation will streamline residents’ electronic waste (e-waste) recycling experience and expand the City’s official e-waste recycling options. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Designating A.S.I. Cyber Concepts LLC as an Approved Collector of Electronic Waste for the City of Dublin. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Local governments are required by the State of California to ha ve programs to manage electronic waste (e-waste) to help facilitate proper e-waste recycling and disposal. The City of Dublin currently has no designated e-waste drop off locations. Approving A.S.I. Cyber Concepts LLC as a designated e -waste recycler on behalf of the City of Dublin broadens e-waste recycling options for residents and expands City of Dublin’s program. Electronic waste is made up of old appliances that had been powered by electricity. State law prohibits their disposal in the landfill bec ause e-waste contains chemicals that are hazardous. The City of Dublin’s current program to manage this material is provided by the franchised hauler Amador Valley Industries which collects e -waste for recycling from residents as part of the curbside large item pickup program. Page 2 of 2 A.S.I. Cyber Concepts LLC has been accepting e-waste for recycling since 1997 in other parts of the Bay Area. They are an approved collector of e -waste with the State of California as part of the Covered Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Program. In June, A.S.I. Cyber Concepts LLC began a partnership with the Savers in Dublin located at 7117 Regional Street to collect e-waste from the public. Before the partnership, Savers staff turned away residents with old televisions because they were unable to accept them for reuse or recycling. Since the partnership started in June 2017, A.S.I. Cyber Concepts LLC operating out of Savers has recovered an average of 51 televisions and monitors per week from residents and small businesses. If the City Council approves A.S.I. Cyber Concepts LLC as a designated collector of electronic waste on behalf of the City of Dublin, residents will only need to show proof of residency for their material to be accepted at Savers. This will speed up the e-waste drop off experience and reduce wait times. City Staff will also receive monthly and quarterly reports documenting the total e -waste recovered for recycling. A.S.I. Cyber Concepts LLC data would be included in required reporting to the State as increased e- waste recycling from the newly designated collection program. To formalize A.S.I. Cyber Concepts LLS as a designated collector of electronic waste for the City of Dublin, Staff must complete a Proof of Designation form and file this with the State. Staff recommends filing a Proof of Designation form for a two -year term before making a longer term commitment. If for any reason, the City of Dublin wants to end the designation before the end of the two year term, Staff can do so by notifying the State Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. The City of Dublin can also choose to give other e -waste recycling collectors a similar designation to further expand e-waste recycling options. Increased e-waste recovery options broaden the City of Dublin’s programs and expand options for residents to manage their e-waste in a manner that matches their needs. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution Designating A.S.I. Cyber Concepts LLC as an Approved Collector of Electronic Waste for the City of Dublin 2. Exhibit A to the Resolution: Proof of Designation Form RESOLUTION NO. - 2017 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN * * * * * * * * * DESIGNATE A.S.I. CYBER CONCEPTS LLC AS AN APPROVED COLLECTOR OF ELECTRONIC WASTE FOR THE CITY OF DUBLIN WHEREAS, the California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 7, Chapter 9, Article 6.3 mandates every jurisdiction to have programs to capture household hazardous waste to prevent its disposal in landfills; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin currently has curbside electronic waste collection available to City of Dublin residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has no designated electronic waste drop off facilities; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin would like to expand options for electronic waste recycling. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby designate A.S.I Cyber Concepts LLC as an approved collector of electronic waste on behalf of the City of Dublin. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to sign for this and all future terms the State of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Proof of Designation form attached hereto as Exhibit A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of Dublin Staff will work with A.S.I. Cyber Concepts LLC to complete all necessary documentation and increase the recycling of electronic waste generated in the City of Dublin. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2017. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ________________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________________ City Clerk FOR CALRECYCLE USE ONLY Transmitted By ☐Mail ☐Electronic Mail Date Transmitted Date Eligible for Use Received By State of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) CalRecycle 184 (Rev. 4/17) CEW Recovery and Recycling Payment System PROOF OF DESIGNATION This form may be used as a Proof of Designation under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) § 18660.49 when issued by a California Local Government. It must be completed by representatives authorized to act on behalf of that Local Government and the Designated Approved Collector. A copy must be transmitted to CalRecycle by the Local Government at least 30 days prior to use of the Designation. Detailed regulatory requirements and guidance are available at: www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Locals/Designations Designating Local Government Designated Approved Collector CEWID # Designation Begin Date Designation End Date Use of this Designation shall not occur prior to 30 days after transmittal of this Proof of Designation to CalRecycle. Geographic Area of Service Location(s) of Authorized Collection(s) (Attach additional sheets as necessary) Check if attachment(s) are provided. Method of Collection Activities (initial each authorized method – Note that generator source and volume limitations may apply) ____ Drop-off ____ Curbside Service ____ Illegal Disposal Clean-up ____ Special Events ____ Other (specify): Description of Authorized Collection(s) (Attach additional sheets as necessary) Check if attachment(s) are provided. Name of Designating Authority Representative Title Phone E-Mail Mailing Address CERTIFICATION STATEMENT as required under Title 14 CCR § 18660.49(b)(5): I am a Local Government representative authorized to execute agreements or contracts related to waste management on behalf of the Local Government. I have read and understand all applicable laws and regulations governing the Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Program. I agree that the Local Government shall operate in compliance with those applicable laws and regulations. I certify that the Proof of Designation contains true and correct information to the best of my knowledge. Signature Date Signed Name of Local Government Point of Contact (if different than above) Title Phone E-Mail Name of Designated Approved Collector Signatory Title Phone E-Mail CERTIFICATION STATEMENT as required under Title 14 CCR § 18660.49(b)(6): I am an authorized signatory listed in the application for approval, and my organization agrees to operate in compliance with the requirements of the Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Program and all applicable laws and regulations. Signature Date Signed Page 1 of 1 City of Dublin A.S.I Cyber Concepts LLC 101322 10/1/2017 10/1/2019 City of Dublin, CA Savers, 7117 Regional St. Dublin, CA 94568 Christopher Foss City Manager 925-833-6650 chris.foss@dublin.ca.gov 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 Rebecca Parnes Environmental Technician 925-833-6630 rebecca.parnes@dublin.ca.gov Eddie Inamdar CEO 510-468-2642 eddie@recycle1234.com