AB 1826 New Legislation for Diverting Organics from the Landfill Kenneth Yee

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1 City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group Session Overview July 16, 2015 City of Encinitas Bill Wilson, Public Works: Welcome and introductions Facilitator Jacy Bolden, The JBC Groups, LLC AB 1826 New Legislation for Diverting Organics from the Landfill Kenneth Yee CalRecycle provided an overview of the legislated requirements of AB1826. The policy drivers on this legislation are: AB939 - mandates 50% waste diversion from landfill AB341 - mandates commercial recycling and sets a 75% statewide waste diversion goal by The 75% waste diversion mandate is only at the State level, not the local jurisdiction level. AB32 - reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels Current Statewide Disposal* Based on 2013 information, which includes the disposal-related tonnages of Alternative Daily Cover (ADC), transformation and beneficial use at landfills the State is at a 65% diversion rate. Removing those tonnages reduces the statewide recycling rate to 49% * This calculated value uses landfill reported disposal and a calculation methodology to estimate diversion. Projected 2020 Tonnages to Reach Minimum 75% Recycling Assuming things stay the same as in 2012, with disposal-related activities eliminated, this graph represents the total 80 Metric Tons (MT) of waste generation estimated to occur in The red section represents 20 MT or 25% allowed disposal in The blue section represents 37 MT already being City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

2 recycled in To achieve the 75% goal, an additional 23 MT of recycling, waste prevention, etc. is needed by Why Organics? (food waste, green waste landscaping and pruning waste, nonhazardous wood waste, and food soiled paper) >30% of total disposal is compostable/digestible No way to 75% without it AB32 Scoping Plan identifies organics as key play to help meet GHG goals Decomposing organic waste in landfills produces methane (CH4) Methane has more than 20x global warming potential of carbon dioxide (CO2) Diverting ½ of the existing organics being landfilled, we can expect to reduce emissions by 3-4 Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide equivalents (MMTCO2e). Why Divert Food? 35 million tons of waste/year disposed in California o 6 million tons is food scraps, and 3 million tons is commercial food scraps o 8.5% of all food waste statewide is disposed from the commercial sector Co-Benefits of diverting food waste o Benefits to water, air, soil and disadvantaged communities via food rescue and local jobs Goals and Co-Benefits of AB1826 Goals : Reduce GHG emissions Expand composting & AD infrastructure Expand manufacturing from paper, resins and glass Assist disadvantaged communities Co-Benefits : Sticks Enhance air and water protection at organics sites Create jobs In-state biofuel/bioenergy production Reduce organics disposal through: - Legislation: AB1826 (mandates commercial organics recycling) + AB1594 (ADC=Disposal) AND/OR - Regulation: ARB could implement a landfill ban of organics through direct regulations City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

3 AB 1826 Business Requirements Apr 2016 Jan 2017 Jan 2019 Businesses generating 8 CY organics/week required to have organic waste recycling 4 CY/week of organics 4 CY/week of solid waste u 2020 Trigger CalRecycle can reduce to 2 CY/week of solid waste if statewide organics disposal not cut in half Multifamily complexes are not required to divert food waste. Businesses are required to source separate organics and subscribe to service; recycle on-site or self-haul; subscribe to mixed waste collection that includes recycling. Businesses may require a lessee or tenant to source-separate and contracts with landscape service must manage organics in compliance with AB1826. CalRecycle is working on resources to identify businesses in each of the threshold categories. The Statewide Waste Characterization study will help to identify the types of businesses that generate organics. An improved calculator will estimate organics generation using data from the Statewide Waste Characterization Study. It will also convert annual tonnage into CY per week. AB 1826 Jurisdiction Requirements Jan 2016 Implement Program Aug 2017 Annual Report Organics recycling program Outreach, education, monitoring Identify multiple parameters and barriers; plan to address barriers under control of jurisdiction May include mandatory recycling via policy or ordinance, franchise agreement or contract, or by requiring material to go through MRF Rural exemption process Education/outreach/monitoring Include # of regulated businesses that generate organics, # of regulated businesses that recycle organics, and, if available, tonnage being diverted Facilities/plans to address barriers Rationale for allowing exemptions, and, if applicable, enforcement efforts. City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

4 CalRecycle does realize that many jurisdictions do not currently have commercial food waste collection programs. How CalRecycle is Addressing Challenges Many jurisdictions and haulers have expressed anxiety over the challenges to starting an organics program. CalRecycle is simplifying the siting and permitting of compost and anaerobic digestion facilities; facilities needed to process the additional organic materials diverted due to AB First, CalRecycle is revising and developing composting and AD regulations and have developed a Program EIR for Anaerobic Digestion Facilities. Revised regulations will also increase the marketability of compost and mulch products by ensuring clean end products. Collaboration with other State agencies has been increased to help eliminate conflicts. And CalRecycle is providing financial incentives through Recycling Market Development Zone Program Loans and Greenhouse Gas Grants/Loans. Funding from Cap & Trade revenues $25 million in FY $25 million in FY GHG Reduction Programs Two Grant Programs ($20 million) Organic Materials ($15 million) Fiber, plastic, and Glass ($5 million) Statewide, competitive One Loan Program ($5 million, revolving) Organics & Fiber, Plastic, and Glass Statewide, competitive CalRecycle Information and Contacts Grant and loan documents and application Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling Webpage Subscribe to Mandatory Organics Recycling listserv Grant questions GHGreductions@CalRecycle.ca.gov Loan questions Loans@CalRecycle.ca.gov City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

5 AB 1826 Regional Efforts County of San Diego Michael Wonsidler, Recycling Specialist The County of San Diego provided an overview of the organics wastestream composition* in the San Diego Region and insight on how the County will be addressing AB1826. Currently there are no facilities to handle large scale food scrap organics in the Unincorporated County. The recent 2012 City of San Diego Waste Composition Study (Miramar Landfill) shows organics as the single largest category of material class by volume disposed and food scraps as the single largest portion of organics. *2012 City of San Diego Waste Composition Study City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

6 Background 2013 Countywide Disposal Million Tons of Solid Waste 1.2M tons Organics (39% of Solid Waste) Compost, Mulch, and Chip & Grind Facilities Total maximum capacity of these facilities only handles half of what is generated Need to increase the number of facilities New facilities are developing; however, more capacity is needed Facilities to process food scraps? Only 3 are permitted to handle food scraps Miramar Greenery, San Diego El Corazon (Agriservice), Oceanside Pilot at Otay Landfill, Chula Vista Need more options for greater processing capacity Decentralized options IWMTAC planning, TAC Organics Subcommittee, Waste Prevention Efforts, Small- Scale Composting Efforts Integrated Waste Management Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) The Integrated Waste Management Technical Advisory Committee is an advisory body to SANDAG and is comprised of staff from each jurisdiction that oversees solid waste and recycling. Regional AB1826 Organics Workshop being planned Discuss lack of infrastructure Discuss what can be done regionally Request has been made to SANDAG for involvement in regional planning Organics Subcommittee Organics Subcommittee Focus Areas Reduce Landscape Waste cultural changes are needed Appropriate selection Proper Pruning Three trees below show proper pruning (left) and while the other two are methods that create more waste and a less healthy tree Xeriscaping Ocean Friendly Gardens City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

7 Expand Markets for Compost & Mulch Encourage procurement of local products Municipal & private Soil organic standards Washington state has soil organic content standards for developments, requiring use of native soils and compost for healthier plants Live Well San Diego Food System Working Group The county has adopted a strategic plan for key aspect: in order to have healthy residents is to strengthen the local food system, provide healthy food access and nutrition assistance for those that need it. A broader perspective shows the overall issues on the amount of food wasted, and the number of people who are food insecure. A significant challenge to the food system is the fact that 40% of food produced is wasted. This waste is greater than just the food itself- this translates to: 20 lbs of food/ per person/month wasted Across the US- it could have saved each family over $2,200 City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

8 Nearly half a million people in San Diego County may not know where their next meal is coming from. Someone who is food insecure lacks access to adequate food because of limited money and other resources. Cal-Fresh and other nutrition assistance programs increase food security by providing low-income households access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education but these programs alone do not eliminate hunger for everyone. Strengthening our local food system from production, through distribution, to consumption including a goal of reducing waste of edible food products can help reduce this number. Developing an Organics Strategy While development of organics processing facilities is critical, a hierarchical approach to developing an organics program is key. Food waste prevention, feeding people and animals needs to come before composting to maximize the highest and best use of food resources. Hierarchical Food Waste Prevention in Action City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

9 Ramona Unified School District Project County loaned an in-vessel composting unit to the District for on-site composting. Evaluation of food discarded showed the District that food waste prevention practices were needed. Reevaluation of food prep practices reduced 20% of their waste. Food pantry donations decreased waste an additional 20%, and through the school s 4H club an additional 30% of food discards went to animal feed. In the end, through hierarchical waste prevention practices, of the 1500 lbs originally generated only 30% ended up going into composter. Coalition Building Orange County has developed a nationally recognized food program, Waste Not OC Coalition, which is a collaborative effort between government, businesses, restaurants, nonprofits, food banks, etc. which has looked at ways to maximize food donation in their county. Through joint meetings with Waste Not OC Coalition and other local groups, the County of San Diego is pursuing efforts to replicate a similar system in our region. Food Donation & Waste Prevention In reaching out to food facilities and restaurants, the County learned that there are misconceptions on whether food donation is allowed, the potential for liability and how to donate. Staff from County Environmental Health and Recycling, along with Feeding America, created a guide to dispel some of the myths and encourage safe food donation. With turnover at food facilities, a laminated reusable checklist (shown on following page) was created to teach new employees which foods are appropriate for donation and how to safely prepare them. Overall the project overlaps with various initiatives at the County strengthening the food system, reducing food insecurity and efforts toward a Zero Waste goal. City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

10 Residential Outreach Of the 40% of food wasted, the most commonly tossed items are fresh fruits and vegetables. A partnership through UCSD, and the County Health and Human Services Agency and Department of Public Works, conceived point of purchase displays to help residents know how to store food properly, waste less, and help people eat more healthy, nutritious food while stretching their food budget. In addition to the storage tips, it was learned that residents really like tips for freezing, along with different ways to prepare, and how to quickly and easily use up the remainders of produce. Following are examples of the public outreach pieces created. City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

11 Outreach will be through placement at grocery store displays and at farmers markets. Graphic materials have been designed for posters and could be easily modified for presentations and brochures. They are available for other County departments and HHSA partners. Initial plans are to place ads during this fiscal year. Additionally, food scrap recovery is taking place at the County facilities. Resources Suggested/Provided: Green Waste Recycling: A Guide for Apartment & Condominium Owners and Managers Sustainable Practices for the Landscape Professional Smart Plant Selection, Plant Debris Disposal, On-Site Composting Area, Make Your Own Mulch, Prune With Ease, Grasscycling, Fire Management, Don t Plant Invasives Save Time, Money and Labor with Sustainable Landscaping Appropriate Plant Selection, Proper Pruning, Grasscycling Don t Trash the Grass, Green Waste Recycling, On-site Composting, Make Your Own Mulch, Plant in the Right Place City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

12 Yard Trimmings Recycling Guide Composting Trees: Tree Selection: Careful and well planned tree selection can ensure the future health of a tree Tree Planting: Proper tree planting helps ensure young tree survival Tree Pruning: Prune mature trees properly for optimum tree health Trees and Utilities: Selecting the right tree for the right place in the landscap is an important decision Tree Care: Mature Tree Pruning & Thinning vs Topping EDCO - Jeff Ritchie, Vice President EDCO provided an overview of their role in assisting the City in their compliance with AB1826. It was noted that historically many in the garbage industry also owned hog ranches. Previously in Encinitas trash handling entailed the burning the dry garbage in backyards and the collection of wet garbage for transport to and processing at a hog ranch owned by Mashburn in Bonsall the City s contracted hauler (now owned by EDCO). That program no longer exists. For EDCO, planning for AB1826 is similar to the work they carried out for AB341 Mandatory Commercial Recycling. Via their customer database EDCO can identify waste generators by type and volume. Analysis of Customers for AB1826 # of Accounts Potentially* Affected 64 Volume Analysis 8 cubic yards of trash or greater *Under preliminary database review, these are EDCO s larger volume generating accounts. These potential initial targets may be generating organics for example, landscapers or growers who may be commingling organics with trash will need to be set up with separate collections for their organics. EDCO noted that per provisions in their franchise agreements they are essentially on the hook, from a liability perspective, for their jurisdictions meeting the requirements of legislation such as: AB939 (50% diversion mandate), AB341 (Commercial Recycling), AB1826 (Organics Recycling). City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

13 Following are the current organics related collection services that EDCO provides to Encinitas and in San Diego: Encinitas: Residential Green Waste Commercial Green Waste, Clean Wood Waste (untreated/painted) San Diego: Green Waste Food Scraps: transported to Miramar Greenery* *only accepts material generated in City of San Diego EDCO is the largest food scrap collector in the City of San Diego s program with about 20 accounts. Overview of Waste in Encinitas Where it s Transported (2014 data) Organic Depot 67,772 tons of solid waste landfilled 10,358 tons of residential green waste processed at Organic Depot 477 tons of commercially generated green waste to Palomar Transfer Station = Alternative Daily Cover (ADC) at Otay Landfill 2,910 tons of green waste are self-hauled by landscapers and residents to Palomar Transfer Station = ADC at Otay Landfill Located in Riverside County, Organic Depot is a 500-acre farm that accepts only green waste. EDCO s route collected materials are taken to their Escondido Transfer Station where they are loaded on to larger transfer trucks for transport. Materials received at Organic Depot are ground for land application mulch use or composted for on-farm utilization. The facility is permitted, receiving regular quarterly inspections from the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA); however, it is not permitted to the level required for the acceptance and processing of food scraps. City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

14 Food Scrap Recovery for Encinitas Based on the work that EDCO currently conducts for the City of Encinitas, and their experience with the City of San Diego food scrap program, EDCO is prepared for implementation of AB1826: Infrastructure for collection (bins, carts, vehicles) is available and ready Outreach mechanisms available, similar to AB341, will be ready. Including o Letters to initial targets about the law o Educational materials: Newsletter, inserts, brochures o Calls, Site Visits, Presentations, Waste Audits However, at the time of this workshop and report development, there are no fully permitted food scrap composting or processing facilities in San Diego County to accept materials from Encinitas. EDCO believes the initial targets for Tier One will include: - Growers - Landscapers - Grocery stores* *Many large scale grocers do have back-haul provisions in place for organics. Produce that cannot be sold or donated is kept refrigerated and transported via grocer delivery trucks returning to the grocer s respective distribution centers. From there, food scraps are either transported to a compost facility or processed in an Anaerobic Digester (see Ralphs article or video) for energy production. In Encinitas the following grocers have active organics backhaul programs: Ralphs, Stater Brothers, Vons ECR, Vons Santa Fe, Walmart, Whole Foods CP Group Nick Davis, Omneya Salem CP Group, currently operates IMS Recycling scrap metal yard and a recycling materials recovery facility (MRF) and IMS Electronics Recycling. CP Group is manufacturer and builder of centralized facilities and provided an overview on anaerobic digestion projects. City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

15 Silicon Valley Case Study - 75% diversion mandated - 30% organics in waste stream - Not all organics will reach SSO System used is dry anaerobic digester ( high solids anaerobic digestion ) due to high contamination in commercial materials are processed twice before delivery to digester. High diversion mandates result in higher hauling/processing fees to customers. However, regional facilities decrease the cost per ton. Wet AD East Bay MUD (2016) South LA (2016) Pros: - Less Odor - High Energy Recovery - Safer - Sanitation Infrastructure Cons: - High Capital Expenditure - Not yet commercially proven Dry AD 2 South Bay Area (2013/14) East LA (2015) Pros: - Proven - Less Capital Expenditure - Easy Cons: - Odor - Safety - Low Energy Recovery - High Residue - Higher Operating Expense The first commercial scale municipal mixed waste wet AD system to be installed in the U.S. will be in 2016 at East Bay MUD, in conjunction with Carlsbad-based Anaergia, Inc. Overall, the opinion was that the more mixed, or contaminated, the materials are the more it will cost to process. CP s overall role is as a consultant on evaluating anaerobic digestion systems for municipal clients. El Corazon Compost Facility Mary Matava, President/Cardiff Resident: An agronomist, with a 20 year track record operating a soils testing lab, Ms. Matava presented information on the development of her composting facility in Oceanside. Opened in 1995, El Corazon handles 60-75,000 tons of greenwaste annually through an open windrow composting system. City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

16 Feedstocks accepted at El Corazon are: - Oceanside curbside greenwaste - Self-haul green waste from Oceanside and surrounding areas - Clean construction wood - Select food and liquid feedstocks Challenges associated with siting new composting facilities includes: Cost Permitting Odor management Feedstock challenges for compost facilities include: - Trash (contamination, especially with food waste) - Odors (aeration is key) - Product Development (garbage in = garbage out, quality control is critical) Below is a graphic based overview comparison of organics processing infrastructure options presented which included investments, footprint needed for food waste processing, end products created, and estimated annual revenue. Method 20K Tons per year (80 tons per day) Composting $ 500,000 to $700,000 Anaerobic Digestion $ 6,000,000 to $10,000,000 Drying $ 12,500,000 Method Composting Anaerobic Digestion Dehydration Additional Footprint.25 acre for debagging operation 4 acres 1 acre Timing No restrictions 1 year for permits and construction. Assumes no EA is needed. Scalable in 5K ton per year increments. Assumes no EA is needed. City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

17 Method End Product Market/Use Composting Anaerobic Digestion Dehydration Soil amendment Mulch 100% balanced Electricity 80% to 85% water 15% to 20% residue (mass) Dry, granular product 85% liquid (mass) 15% solid residue (mass) Soil improvement Mulch Products Engineered soil Feed to grid Use to power equipment Compost feedstock Compost feedstock Animal Feed Method Tipping Fee $40/ton End Product Revenue Composting $800,000 $200,000 to $400,000 Anaerobic Digestion $800,000 Compost feedstock: $0 Electricity: $430,000 to $645,000 Dehydration $800,000 Compost feedstock: $0 Animal feed: $60,000 Conclusions Composting $25 to $35 per ton of annual capacity. Anaerobic Digestion $300 to $500 per ton of annual capacity. Dehydration will cost about $600 per ton of annual capacity. All methods will have trash and odor challenges. Important to look at other programs such as home composting and institutional dehydration and AD. City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

18 Daron Joffe Farmer D, Director of Agricultural Innovation and Development The goals of Leichtag s composting efforts are: Generate high quality compost needed for food production and landscaping Increase production and quality of food for donation and sale Stewardship of land, water, waste and energy to model sustainable community development Improving our compost process with increased, diverse inputs and innovative technology Demonstrate best practices and share information on composting Support compost efforts in the community The collection of materials generated for their composting operations includes: On-Site Sourcing Garden refuse, cover crops and green manures Greenhouse Tenants Go Green Agriculture Currently assessing other tenants and potential uses for composting to clean up agricultural fertilizers and chemicals and using for nonedible uses Yard trimmings/tree mulches Post-consumer from offices, homes and events Off-Site Sourcing Nitrogen sources: Manures, seaweed, etc.. Carbon sources: Yard trimmings/tree mulches Food residuals: pending regulations/zoning City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

19 Following is an overview of the composting processes utilized at Leichtag: Current Biodynamic windrows Sub-surface aeration hugelkulture Mushroom inoculation Compost Tea Vermicompost on small scale Future O2 aeration system Vermicomposting on larger scale In-vessel composting Bokashi and Black Soldier Fly Applications for the compost created on site include: Food Forest, Ray Garden, Farm, Nursery and Landscape Areas. The Long Term Vision for Composting at Leichtag involves: Assessing our options within our zoning as to quantities, sources, and technology applicable to our site and project goals. Increase fertility on the farm including increasing animals, worms, green manures and compost teas. Production of quality compost for diverse applications farm, nursery, landscaping Education for youth, home gardeners, farmers, institutions and commercial composters Innovation: O2, in-vessel, vermicompost, black soldier fly, bokashi, teas, research, etc EUSD,Healthy Day Partners Camille Sowinski, Co-Founder HDP Ms. Sowinski provided information on the school lunch waste composting program taking place at each of the District s nine elementary school sites, which includes approximately 5,400 students. City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

20 The District s award winning program involves: Student lunchtime food scraps (Aprx. 10 lbs of food scraps per day per school) Food Scraps = fruit and vegetables ONLY (no meat, cheese, bread or napkins) No kitchen scraps At least one worm bin at every school Traditional composting for garden waste and overflow scraps Most programs are student run and include science education The customized waste sorting SCRAP carts utilized at each school were designed specifically to: Separate, Collect, Reduce And Protect Fruit and veggie scraps are collected during lunch (some schools separate citrus) and clean paperboard trays are stacked for recycling. Students collect and compost materials Through the composting program Goal #1 is Waste Reduction Goal #2 is Sustainability and Science Education Goal #3 is Saving money on waste hauling City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

21 Community Resource Center Paul Thompson, President CRC presented an overview of the food services offered by the Community Resource Center. Food donations to CRC come from a variety of sources including grocery stores and growers. While canned and dry goods are less of a challenge for storing and distribution, refrigerated capacity for fresh produce received is a challenge. CRC recognizes both the benefit and challenge posed by AB1826 an increase in donations needs to be met with an increase in distribution methods and/or capacity. Prompt and proper handling of food donations is critical for CRC such that organics disposal does not become a part of their wastestream. With regard to prepared foods, CRC and few other groups have the ability to receive and distribute them. A key step to successfully moving forward with the promotion of food donations as a part of AB1826 will be in networking and partnering for efforts to expand capacity. CRC is closely involved with regional Food Donation and Rescue agencies and is actively involved in the North County Food Policy Council. City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

22 AB1826 Working Group: Q& A Session July 16, 2015 Will a Model Plan/Template for AB1826 be developed for jurisdictions? Due to the number of jurisdictions and their diverse makeup, one model plan would be difficult to create. No statewide model/template will be available; however, based upon regions there are examples that could be shared to help in developing a plan. Composting Regulations regarding 100 cu yds, do all material have to be generated on-site or is there an off-site exclusion? The regulations process is still being evaluated. How will CalRecycle 8 cubic yards of materials generated from commercial buildings be determined who determines that, how measured? CalRecycle will make a tool available to help identify generators and what industries/ types of businesses of businesses get to the thresholds. Some is situational, such as with multiple generators sharing service. It will actually be the jurisdictions and haulers responsible for determining those generators. CalRecycle FAQs has some detailed examples of those situations. Is a school district included, or is it individual sites? District should develop an overall plan, each site based upon their volume will be responsible for complying. Letters will be sent to generators affected. Suggested was a monetary or financial incentive (similar to AB2020 Bottle Bill) approach perhaps for restaurant/landscape industries. Additionally, greater support for decentralization with small scale operations was encouraged. Reporting: Is tonnage for materials composted on school sites, or self-hauled for animal feed, etc. reported to the City how will it be counted? Information collected by hauler will be reported to City. Information on self-haulers Can tenant farmers be required to not use pesticides to better support composting? While it might be ideal, it is not Leichtag s position to tell their farmer tenants how to farm. Observational comment on changes in organics stream over the year anticipate cannabis and marijuana. Washington and Oregon state are requiring cannabis or marijuana debris be composted or go to AD. Material must be rendered unusable e.g., add fats, oils, grease to plants then send to compost. How frequently does EDCO go to commercial sites for pick-up of organic materials? It depends upon the volume, minimum of 1x/week. City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

23 Could pre-consumer food scraps be collected in parallel with waste (same time different truck)? EDCO s role is collection for organics processing. Could directing organics to landfills, as has been done in some other states, to boost methane production for recovery be beneficial? While landfill methane recovery is happening, it is not the most efficient method for capture and is unlikely to be pursued in California. City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July

24 Brainstorming on Local Options/Solutions for AB1826 Encinitas Working Group Session July 16, Resourcefully utilize Waste Prevention materials created/promoted by the County - Emergency food distribution network utilization through food pantries and congregant meal programs. Important to build capacity of partner agencies o Increase capacity (refrigeration) of partner agencies to hold on to food longer for redistribution to community - North County Food Policy Council: September networking forum for food donors to connect with agencies - Business service options: conduct audits, source reduction options, feed people in need, animal feed, etc. Develop a framework of education and outreach to go to the businesses. - Have a land use zoning tool to support smaller scale composting. - Education on contamination prevention o Outreach through business networking groups (e.g., Chamber, etc.) o DEH visits - Collaboration on research dollars/grants to support technology/education to support local efforts for composting o Innovative processing/composting options (e.g. Bokashi, etc.) o Universities (SDSU, etc.) - LEA permitting issues: on-site vs. importing feedstocks; export of compost o Permitting costs from $8,000-22,000 for community garden to accept materials for composting - School Farm sites potential for more projects, yet regs have impact - Engage County of San Diego in conversation regarding potential for composting on Old (closed) Encinitas Landfill - Edible foods for donation: networking event with Chamber, Hospitality businesses and food banks; discuss food waste prevention; utilize EPA software for calculations - Create job opportunities/training: increasing nutritional value of foods donated, potential for serving foods to low income or senior populations - Phoenix Foods example: food rescue, recovers foods about to expire, preparing foods through job skills training program model. Needs a larger commercial kitchen. Prepared foods would be frozen and then moved through the emergency food distribution system. - Market based approaches innovation grant initiatives, distribution expansion - Review Vancouver s Green City Program Food Policy, etc. City of Encinitas AB1826 Working Group: Presentation Notes, July