HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.3 AB 939 Diversion Study CITY CLERK
File # 0810-60
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING' DATE: July 18, 2000
SUBJECT:
AB 939 Diversion Study
Report Prepared By: Jason Behrmann, Administrative Analyst
ATTACHMENTS:
RECOMMENDATION:
FINANCIAL STATEMI
DESCRIPTION:
The California Integrated
achieve a 50% waste dive
could face fines of up to ~
32% in 1998.
AS part'of its 2000 Goals
programs, the Cit,,y Coun(
Diversi°n Study. In resF
· 2001 Budget to hire a con
DiVersion studies are user
Current diversion calculal
Letter from Waste Management regarding 939 Plus Waste
Management Program .
Letter to Dublin Businesses encouraging participation in the
program
1. Receive presentation from Dr. Eugene Tseng, Project
Director for UCLA's Recycling and Waste Management
Program
2. Approve. 939 Plus Waste Management Program
3. .Authorize the use of the City's logo on a joint business card
with Waste Management
4. ~' Approve the letter to Dublin businesses encouraging
Participation 'in the' program
ENT: - . Waste Management is-offering to provide this program.to the City
free of charge
Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939) requires local governments to
rsion rate by the end of the Year 2000..If this requirement is not met, the City
10,000 per day. The Cit~ achieved a 42% diversion rate in 1997,. but dropped to
iectives and in its effort to continuallY imProve the city's diversimi'
il directed Staffto "MonitOr the City's DiversiOn Rate and Conduct a New
)nse to this assignment, Staff included $60,000 in Measure D funds in the 2000-
sultant to assist with a diversion study.
. To more accurately measure the waSte diversion occurring within a jurisdiction.
ions rely on a 1990 base year diversion study, which measured all of the
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diversion efforts in the City at that time. Diversion numbers are calculated by comparing 1990 waste
generation numbers, adjusted annually according to population, sales tax and employment growth and
actual disposal numbers. Studies have shown that the 1990 base year studies contain many reporting
'errors that are not easily identified or corrected and that even when the 1990 numbers are correct, the
adjustment methodology' does not accurately reflect the true diversion efforts occurring today. With the
AB939 Year 2000 deadline approaChing, a diversion study will accUrately measure. the City's diversion
effbrts and establish a new base year for the City, which can be used for futUre diversion calculations.
In response to the City's desire to conduct a diversion study, the City recently received a proposal from
Waste Management, offering to pay for the cost of the study. The proposal (Attachment 1) outlines 939
Plus, a Waste Management Diversion program which has been developed by Dr. Eugene Tseng, Project
Director for UCLA's Recycling and Waste Management Program in cooperation with Waste
Management. The program has been used in several Southern California municipalities and Dublin has
been selected as one of the first to participate in Northern California. Dr. Tseng is a leading expert in the
field and has been consulted extensively by the Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) for
developing diversion study standards.
As outlined in the prgposal, the purpose, of the program is to help the City meet, maintain and exceed the
AB939 50% diversion goal and begin the process of reaching the 75% by 2010; Alameda County's
diversion goal. The program in¢l, udes a new generation study, waste audits of Dublin'businesses,
education and outreach, technical assistance, and financial incentives. In addition, the program will
identify and/or nominate businesses with. exemplary waste reduction and. recycli_ng p_ra~tices for the
CIWMB Waste Reduction Awards.Pr'~)'gr..am, wh!ch offers public recognition for California businesses
that reduce, reuse; and recycle their nonhazardous waste.
Dr.T~eng will manage the program and will work with City Staff to create a new diversion study and a
new base year for year 2000 AB939 reporting requirements. While a primary goal of the program is to
develop a new base year, the program is a long-term process of educating businesses and improving the
City's waste diversion programs.
Trained specialists will visit Dublin businesses to measure their current soUrce reduction and recycling
programs. Following each waste audit, the specialists will follow up with specific recommendations for
improving their current waste reduction and recycling program. Waste Management will change out old
garbage bins for new recycling bins at businesses targeted for increased diversion.
The City will not need to enter into an agreement with Waste Management because they are offering to
implement the program for the City as part of its commitment to assist the City in achieving AB939
diversion goals as outlined in the City's Solid Waste Franchise Agreement. Waste Management will
contract independently with Dr. Tseng to administer and manage the program. In order to demonstrate the
City's dedication to the program, Dr. Tseng has requested that the City write a letter (Attachment 2) to
Dublin business Owners that can be presented at the time of the waste audit indicating the City's interest
in the program and encouraging participation. Dr. Tseng has also requested that the City authorize use of
its logo to be included jointly with Waste Management's logo on 939 Plus businesses cards.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council receive the presentation from Dr. Tseng, approve the 939 Plus Waste
Management Program, authorize use of the City's logo on a joint business card with Waste Management
and approve the letter to Dublin businesses encouraging participation in the program.
June 15, 2000
WASTE MANAGEMENT
6175 South Front Road
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 447-1300
(925) 447-7144Fax
Mr. Rich Ambrose
City Manager
City of Dublin
101 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Re;
939 Plus! - Waste Management's Enhanced Ree¥,cling Program for Dublin and its
Commercial Businesses
Dear Pa-ch:
We appreciate the opportunity to discuss the benefits of an integrated waste reduction and
diversion program we call 959 Plus. This is an integrated and systematic Waste Management
program that results in increased source reduction and diver§ion and assist the City in tracking
and meeting its...recycling goals.
Waste Management has successfully parmered with municipalities throughout Southern
California and is excited about the opportunity to develop this program in Northern California.
Dublin is one of the first communities we have approached to discuss the benefits of this
program.
Attached is a summary of the ten tasks necessary to develop and maintain the 939 Plus process.
Our program is not just a one time evaluation and effort. It is Waste Management's intent to
develop an ongoing, integrated process and infrastructure that will be maintained through the
years to track and enhance waste reduction and recycling goals.
Please review the attached summary of the program. Dr. Eugene Tseng, Waste Management &
Recycling Program, UCLA Extension, Mike Crosetti, Waste Management and myself look
forward to meeting with you on Monday June 26, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the City offices.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me.
Sincerply, .,
Annette Borges
District Manager
ABOOO22dub. sm
Attachment
ATTACHMENT
A Division of Waste Management of Alameda County DBA Livermore Dt
939 Plus!
Waste Management's
Integrated Waste Reduction
And Recycling Program
Program. Overview
The purpose of this program is to help the City meet, maintain and exceed the AB939
waste diversion goal. The program consists of an integrated programmatic approach of
targeted research, program implementation, standardized reporting and infrastructure
building for 'sUstainable waste reduction and recycling programs. The program includes a
new generation study, waste audits, enhanced education and outreach, focused technical
assistance, financial incentives and the development of new programs to recognize
exemplary diversion efforts by the City's business sector. The program will be
implemented at the local level with support and direction fi:om Area and Region/Division
management.
'Task 1' Develop a Business Sampling Plan
Develop a sampling plan that is consistent with the CIWMB Uniform Waste
Characterization Method's 80/20 sampling protocol (statistically representative sample).
Task 2:
Develop a Technical Assistance/Audit Approach
Waste Reduction and Recycling audit methodology and protocols are consistent with the
format required by the CIWMB "Diversion Measurement Guide." This audit protocol has
been successfully utilized in the City of Ventura Waste Characterization and Waste
Reduction and Recycling Audit Program and the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works' Business Recycling Technical Assistance Program.
Task 3:
Conduct Waste Reduction and Recycling Technical Assistance
Audits
Waste Management will conduct audits of large waste generating businesses idemified in
the Sampling Plan. Audits will be completed according to the format required by the
CIWMB Diversion Measurement Guide.
Following each audit, the project team will follow up with specific recommendations and
technical assistance for those businesses that could be making a contribution to the City's
recycling and waste reduction goals. Waste Management will immediately begin
swapping out refuse bins for recycling bins _at businesses targeted for increased diversion.
Task 4:
Develop a New Waste Generation-Based Study
The data obtained from the audits and other sources will be used to create a new
generation study and a new "base year." Dr. Tseng will assist the City in petitioning the
CIWMB for a new base year.
Task 5-
Document Exemplary Programs and Nominate for CIWMB
Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP Awards)
As part of the on-site waste reduction and recycling technical assistance audit program,
the auditors will identify and/or nominate businesses with exemplary waste reduction and
recycling'practices for either the CIWMB WRAP Award or a City-sponsored waste
reduction award progr ~am. Waste Management and Dr. Tseng will work cooperatively
with the City to develop the evaluation criteria for any City-sponsored waste reduction
and recycling awards.
Task 6:
Conduct Waste Reduction and Recycling Workshops for
Businesses and/or Business Associations
Waste management will sponsor and hold waste reduction and recycling workshops.
Workshops can be conducted for local service organizations (e.g., Chamber of
Commerce, Rotary, etc.). Waste Management will work with the City to select the best
forums for the workshops.
Task 7:
Develop and Maintain a "Waste Reduction and Recycling
Guide"
As part of the audit program, recyclable materials, which are identified but are not listed
in any resource guides, will be provided to the City for determination of inclusion with
City or County guides.
Task 8'
Enhance Construct/on and Demolition Waste Pro,am
Waste Management will continue to provide a differential charge incentive system to
encourage construction and demolition contractors for source separate materials and
commingle materials that are recyclable. Waste Management will work cooperatively
with the City to design brochures and pamphlets for distribution to contractors/architects
applying for a construction and/or demolition permit.
Task 9: Complete Annual Reports
Waste Management and Dr. Tseng will assist the City in completing its AB939 Annual
Report and the CIWMB New Base Year Petition and Certification form.
Task 10: Conduct Source Reduction and'Recycling Implementation
Revie~v
Dr. Tseng will conduct a complete review of the existing SRRE to determine the overall
status of Council-adopted programs in the Integration Section of the SRRE. With the
support of the CIWMB Office of Local Assistance and the City, an integrated
programmatic plan will be developed that combines the new diversion efforts with the
existing diversion programs in the City.
If required, Dr. Tseng will assist in revising the existing SRRE to insure that all selected
programs in the SRRE are appropriate for the City and that all new programs are included
in the document.
CITY OF DUBLIN
P.O. Box 2340, Dublin, California 94568
City Offices, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568
July 13, 2000
Dear City of Dublin Business Owner,
I am pleased to announce that your business has been selected to participate in a new technical
assistance program developed in cooperation with Livermore Dublin Disposal and E. Tseng &
Associates to improve your company's current waste reduction and recycling program. This
important effort will help your business reduce waste and potentially save money. In addition,
the program will help the City of Dublin comply with a state mandate which~ requires local
jurisdictions to reduce the amount o£trash sent to the landfill 50% by the end of the year 2000.
In order to accomplish this goal, trained specialists have been hired to provide free, on-site,
confidential, waste reduction and recycling technical assistance to interested Dublin businesses.
The specialists will review your current solid waste and recycling praCtices and provide
recommendations for new waste reduction and recycling programs. The specialists will also
assist interested businesses in applying for the State Waste Reduction Awards Program, which
offers public recognition for California businesses that reduce, reuse, and recycle their
nonhazardous waste.
The City would appreciate your participation in this worthwhile community project to help
reduce waste and enhance the environment. If yo.u have any questions regarding this project,
please call our Recycling Coordinator Jason-Behn~nn at 83%6657.
Sincerely
Guy S. Houston
Mayor
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