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CITY CLERK
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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 7, 1998
SUBJECT:
Update of City of Dublin's Progress in Meeting AB 939 Diver~ion
Goals for Solid Waste
(Report Prepared by: Sue Barnes, Management Assistant)
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: None
RECOMMENDA TION: 1]Jv0i~0 Action Required. Report is Informational Only.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
The cost of solid waste recycling programs are paid for with a
combination of garbage rates and City subsidies from Measure D
recycling revenues. Failure to meet the State-mandated diversion
levels by the year 2000 could result in State-imposed penalties of up
to $10,000 per day.
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DESCRIPTION:
AB 939, the state legislation that mandates diversion goals for solid waste in the State of California,
requires that each jurisdiction in the state divert 25% from the landfill by the year 1995, and 50% by the
ye::rr 2000. Diversion percentages are based on a formula which began with a 1990 base-year figure. Each
year, an adjustment is made based upon changes in population and economics, including taxable sales, the
Consumer Price Index, and an employer multiplier. The modified base is then compared to actual disposal
figures reported by landfills.
PROGRESS TOWARD MEETING DIVERSION GOALS:
Recently, the City received a report from the California State Integrated Waste Management Board
showing a correction ofthe City's diversion rates for 1996. When the State conducted an audit of the
City's Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) report, they discovered a major error in the
reported population, which had a large effect on all subsequent calculations. The City's 1996 diversion
rate should have been 35%, rather than the 26% that was previously calculated.
The State has now calculated 1997 diversion rates for each jurisdiction. The City of Dublin's calculated
diversion for 1997 is 42.44%. This is 17.44% above the current mandated goal of25%, and less than 8%
from the 50% goal for the year 2000.
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COPIES TO: Annette Holck, General Manager
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CITY PROGRAMS CONTRIBUTING TOWARD REDUCED LA.~DFILL USE:
City of Dublin Staff' has worked closely with Livermore Dublin Disposal to implement programs designed
to divert solid waste from the landfill. A single and multi-family recycling program was begun in 1990. .
Initially, LDD accepted clear glass, tin, aluminum, soda bottles, and newspaper. In 1995, the program was
expanded to include mixed paper, HDPE narrow-neck plastic bottles, and cardboard. In addition, curbside
greenwaste recycling for single-family residences began in January, 1996. Both programs have weekly
pick-ups. In the commercial sector, a recycling program began in 1996. Businesses can recycle office
paper, plastic and glass bottles, aluminum and tin cans, cardboard, and newspaper. During the past two
years, these programs have diverted approximately 8,800 tons from the solid waste stream. Based on the
City's 1998 population, this represents approximately 663 pounds on a per capita basis. Diverted tonnages'
in each category are as follows:
Mixed Paper
Glass
Tin
Aluminum
PET Plastic
Narrow Neck Plastic
GTeenwaste
Total
2,780 tons
825 tons
141 tons
30 tons
50 tons
79 tons
4.895 tons
8,800 tons
In Fiscal Year 1998-99, City staff'plans to work with LDD staff to expand the commercial recycling
program and target construction and demolition debris. In addition, beginning in 1998, LDD implemented
wood waste recycling along with the special clean-up days. These programs should move the City even .
closer to the 50% goal which is currently mandated under State Law.
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