A public agency serving Alameda County Three legal entities with one staff: Alameda County Waste Management Authority (17 member JPA & Board) Alameda

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1 A public agency serving Alameda County Three legal entities with one staff: Alameda County Waste Management Authority (17 member JPA & Board) Alameda County Recycling Board (County Charter Agency; 11 Member Board) The Energy Council (13 member JPA & Board; subset of the 17 member JPA) Funded by a combination of fees on solid waste, and competitively obtained grants (e.g., from the CPUC, CEC, DOE, CARB, PG&E, DWR, Ch.Funds) Mission is to reduce waste (solid & energy, but due to multiple benefits, also water, etc. )

2 Framework for StopWaste Projects Make/Sell/Buy This, Not That Put It Here Not There

3 Discards Management Overview Objective adopted in 2010, for 2020: Less than 10% of landfilled materials are readily recyclable or compostable Key Discard Management Projects: Mandatory Commercial Recycling Ready Set Recycle Contest Benchmark Service Business TA and Awards Grants and Loans Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Put It Here Not There

4 Diversion by the State Method Disposal 47.6% Disposal 19.1% Alameda County Landfill Disposal Population 21.4% Diversion 60% Alameda County Population State Method Diversion Rate 2,058,839 disposal tons 1,664,920 disposal + beneficial tons excluding soil 1,276,100 people 1,548,681 people 72% 1,077,874 disposal tons

5 Under 10 by 2020 Progress toward objectives to landfill fewer valuable materials Conserving landfill space for future generations Commercial Residential

6 Product Decisions Overview Key Product Decisions Projects: Waste Prevention: 1. Commercial food waste 2. Reusable transport packaging 3. Retail customer bags 4. Household Hazardous Waste Recycled Content Products: 5. Building materials 6. Compost and mulch Hard-To-Recycle Products: 7. Food service-ware 8. Packaging and recyclability labeling decisions in-county Make/Sell/Buy This, Not That

7 Energy Council - FY 13/14 Accomplishments Product Decisions> Energy-Related> Accomplishments Launched BayREN multifamily program Free building assessments for over 9,000 multifamily units in Alameda County $2 million in rebates ($750 per unit) Conducted outreach for home upgrades and online behavioral tool Workshops and events countywide Energy Challenges in Dublin and Fremont to benefit local libraries Created toolkit on building labeling for member agencies (avg. 9% premium for green buildings) Provided stipends to 13 jurisdictions through East Bay Energy Watch

8 We Are Now At: The End of the Beginning You ve Heard Our Strategy and Approach; But No Details Any Questions Before I Dive Into Some Project Details?

9 Mandatory Commercial Recycling It s An Attention Getting Device!

10 Phase 1: July 2012 Phase 2: July 2014

11 MANDATORY RECYCLING PHASE 1: JULY 1, 2012 Who Is Affected: Commercial accounts with 4+ cubic yards/week of solid waste (4,500 accounts) All multi-family properties with 5+ units (7,000 accounts) Materials Included: Paper & cardboard Glass & metal food & beverage containers PET (#1) & HDPE (#2) plastic bottles

12 MANDATORY RECYCLING PHASE 2: JULY 1, 2014 Who Is Affected: All businesses (not just 4 cubic yards/week threshold) Materials Included: Organics (discarded food & compostable paper) in addition to basic recyclables Note: ACWMA Ordinance requires all plant debris to be kept separate from garbage.

13 Mandatory Recycling Participation

14 TRANSITIONING FROM A CARROT TO A STICK

15 3 DIRECT MAILINGS FOR EACH PHASE #1 1 month before new requirements #2 1 month after new requirements #3 1 month prior to enforcement

16 CITY & HAULER REINFORCEMENT Bill insert templates Content for websites & newsletters Customer service scripts All available online

17 CHAMBERS & ASSOCIATIONS Newsletter articles Paid advertisements E-blasts Tabling events & speaking engagements

18 RECYCLING RULES HELP LINE & How to comply Requests for assistance How to order service, get signage, etc. How to correct a violation (call in response to an enforcement letter)

19 ALL ROADS LEAD TO RECYCLINGRULESAC.ORG

20 CITY-SPECIFIC RULES Compliance requirements specific to your city & sector, services provided, & city-specific resources

21 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Pre-designed printable posters or make your own with the Sign Maker Tool

22 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Compliance Guide for Businesses, decals, & interior container tip sheet with vendors & pricing

23 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Customizable templates for compliance with the annual notification requirement

24 ONLINE FORMS Submit recycling service verification, request a waiver, or request technical assistance

25 ENFORCEMENT STATS Over 17,000 inspections conducted to date (~200/wk on average) 1,300 notifications (enforcement letters) issued 67 Warnings 0 Zero Citations

26 COMMERCIAL INSPECTION RESULTS Violation: Covered Materials in the Garbage 1 st Inspection (83% Compliance) 2 nd Inspection (90% Compliance) 8% 3% No Recycling Service 12% 4%

27 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE STATS Businesses Reached Service Changes Diversion (cy/wk) Service Change Rate FY % FY ,284 32% FY % MRO went in effect

28 BUDGET FY 13/14 Phase 1 Paper, Bottles, Cans 4+ cu. yds. + MF FY 14/15 Phase 2 Adds Organics & All Commercial Accts + MF # Covered MF Accounts 7,500 7,500 Reach # Covered Cmcl. Accts. 5,000 15,000 Total Covered Accts. 12,500 22,500 Fully Loaded Staff Costs Incl. overhead (FTEs) $807,000 (2.4 FTE) $958,000 (3.2 FTE) Costs Costs for Contract Staff (TA & Enforcement) Other Hard Costs (PR, mailings, design, etc.) $675,000 $842,500 $156,000* $247,500 Total Cost $1,638,000 $2,048,000 Cost per Account $131 / Account $91 / Account