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Arvin At a GlanceArvin At a Glance

Southern Most City in San Joaquin ValleySouthern Most City in San Joaquin ValleyAgricultural CommunityAgricultural Community3 Square Miles3 Square Miles14,400 Population (undercounted)14,400 Population (undercounted)Over 85% HispanicOver 85% HispanicMigrant PopulationMigrant PopulationLanguage IssuesLanguage IssuesPer Capita IncomePer Capita Income

Arvin Budget History

$(600,000)

$37,000

$(425,000)

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05

Budget Shortfall Caused DelaysBudget Shortfall Caused Delays

Little money to implement new programsLittle money to implement new programs

Staff lay offs in public works departmentStaff lay offs in public works department

Canceled agreement with waste Canceled agreement with waste management consultantmanagement consultant

Partnership with MountainsidePartnership with Mountainside

City placed more recycling responsibility on its City placed more recycling responsibility on its franchise haulerfranchise hauler

Mountainside Disposal and the City have been Mountainside Disposal and the City have been working together to complete the Local working together to complete the Local Assistance PlanAssistance Plan

Mountainside and Arvin are now negotiating to Mountainside and Arvin are now negotiating to make the recycling programs permanentmake the recycling programs permanent

Local Assistance PlanLocal Assistance Plan

1) Construction & Demo Debris Recycling1) Construction & Demo Debris Recycling

2) Mandatory Residential Curbside2) Mandatory Residential Curbside

3) Mandatory Residential Greenwaste3) Mandatory Residential Greenwaste

4) Waste Audits for Large Generators4) Waste Audits for Large Generators

5) Expand Recycling for Businesses & Schools5) Expand Recycling for Businesses & Schools

Local Assistance PlanLocal Assistance Plan

6) Commercial Greenwaste Program6) Commercial Greenwaste Program

7) Expand Education and Outreach7) Expand Education and Outreach

8) Recycled Content Procurement8) Recycled Content Procurement

9) Reports and Documentation9) Reports and Documentation

10) Review Status of Diversion and Programs10) Review Status of Diversion and Programs

Local Assistance PlanLocal Assistance PlanHas Been CompletedHas Been Completed

Please refer to page 1-4 in staff reportPlease refer to page 1-4 in staff report

Item 1 - C&D Ordinance enforcement is Item 1 - C&D Ordinance enforcement is complete as of 11/1/05complete as of 11/1/05

Item 6 – Commercial greenwaste is Item 6 – Commercial greenwaste is complete as of 11/4/05complete as of 11/4/05

Item 1Item 1 - Construction & Demolition - Construction & Demolition Debris “C&D”Debris “C&D”

Arvin Has Implemented the C&D Arvin Has Implemented the C&D Recycling OrdinanceRecycling Ordinance

Contractor & Public EducationContractor & Public Education

C&D Recycling GuideC&D Recycling Guide

C&D Recycling Plans Are Now Part of C&D Recycling Plans Are Now Part of Plan Check and Building Permit ProcessPlan Check and Building Permit Process

Who Does the Ordinance Affect?Who Does the Ordinance Affect?

Project Value Over $5,000Project Value Over $5,000

Project Larger Than 1,000 Square FeetProject Larger Than 1,000 Square Feet

New ConstructionNew Construction

RemodelRemodel

DemolitionDemolition

What Does the Ordinance Require?What Does the Ordinance Require?

File a C&D Recycling Plan along with the File a C&D Recycling Plan along with the Building Permit ApplicationBuilding Permit Application

Recycle at least 50% of C&D or as much as Recycle at least 50% of C&D or as much as practicalpractical

Keep receipts to prove amount and destinationKeep receipts to prove amount and destination

Report actual C&D recycling to the CityReport actual C&D recycling to the City

C&D Recycling PlanC&D Recycling Plan

For most projects, filling out a one page For most projects, filling out a one page form provided by the City is sufficientform provided by the City is sufficient

For developments with five or more For developments with five or more dwelling units, it is necessary to provide dwelling units, it is necessary to provide space for recycling binsspace for recycling bins

C&D Recycling Report to CityC&D Recycling Report to City

Applicants need to keep receipts to show Applicants need to keep receipts to show where and how much material was where and how much material was recycledrecycled

Applicants must report the total amount of Applicants must report the total amount of material recycled and where it was material recycled and where it was recycled, before the building permit can be recycled, before the building permit can be finalizedfinalized

Large developments will report monthlyLarge developments will report monthly

C&D Recycling GuideC&D Recycling Guide

Provided to all Building Permit ApplicantsProvided to all Building Permit Applicants

Explains Why C&D Recycling is NeededExplains Why C&D Recycling is Needed

Dozens of Local Recyclers ListedDozens of Local Recyclers Listed

Explains C&D OrdinanceExplains C&D Ordinance

C&D Recycling OptionsC&D Recycling Options

Source Separate & Haul Separated Source Separate & Haul Separated Materials to Various Recycling ProgramsMaterials to Various Recycling Programs

Hire Mountainside Disposal to Haul Mixed Hire Mountainside Disposal to Haul Mixed C&D to Metro Recycling Corp. (MRC)C&D to Metro Recycling Corp. (MRC)– MRC Uses equipment and a conveyor to separate MRC Uses equipment and a conveyor to separate

and recycle mixed C&Dand recycle mixed C&D

Source Separated OptionSource Separated Option

Destination FacilitiesDestination FacilitiesFor Source SeparatedFor Source Separated

Wood – City of Bakersfield Composting Wood – City of Bakersfield Composting Bena Landfill Wood Bena Landfill Wood ProgramProgram

Dry Wall – Hondo ChemicalDry Wall – Hondo Chemical

Inerts – Granite ConstructionInerts – Granite Construction

Cardboard – BARC or Smurfit Cardboard – BARC or Smurfit

Mountainside Mixed C&D OptionMountainside Mixed C&D Option

Metro Recycling CorporationMetro Recycling CorporationC&D Facility Achieves 60% to 70% DiversionC&D Facility Achieves 60% to 70% Diversion

Building Inspector ChecklistBuilding Inspector Checklist

Now has an item to make sure the C&D Now has an item to make sure the C&D Recycling report is on file with the City Recycling report is on file with the City before the building permit can be finalizedbefore the building permit can be finalized

Failure to ComplyFailure to Comply

No Certificate of OccupancyNo Certificate of Occupancy

Potential fine of $500 to $10,000Potential fine of $500 to $10,000

Major Developers RecycleMajor Developers Recycle

Waste audit found all three major developments Waste audit found all three major developments in Arvin already recycled almost all C&Din Arvin already recycled almost all C&D

C&D recycling is happening because it saves C&D recycling is happening because it saves moneymoney

C&D Recycling Ordinance is now being C&D Recycling Ordinance is now being enforced, will facilitate tracking, but not likely to enforced, will facilitate tracking, but not likely to make major improvement in diversionmake major improvement in diversion

Mountainside C&D Waste AuditMountainside C&D Waste Audit

R&O Apartment Complex at Comanche RdR&O Apartment Complex at Comanche Rd

Month of OctoberMonth of October– Tons Generated – 32.1 tonsTons Generated – 32.1 tons– Tons Delivered to MRC - 23.6 tons 70%Tons Delivered to MRC - 23.6 tons 70%– Tons Landfilled - Tons Landfilled - 9.5 tons 9.5 tons

MRC average diversion is 60% to 70%MRC average diversion is 60% to 70%

Net Diversion 44% to 51%Net Diversion 44% to 51%

A-1 Construction CleanupA-1 Construction CleanupWaste AuditWaste Audit

Verified Recyclers Used by A-1Include:Verified Recyclers Used by A-1Include:– Hondo Chemical – Dry wallHondo Chemical – Dry wall– Bakersfield Wood Program at Mt. VernonBakersfield Wood Program at Mt. Vernon– Granite Construction – InertsGranite Construction – Inerts– Cardboard – BARCCardboard – BARC

Could Not Calculate Diversion Rate Because Could Not Calculate Diversion Rate Because Weight Tickets Were Not AvailableWeight Tickets Were Not Available

Trained City StaffTrained City Staff

Training meeting included all building and Training meeting included all building and planning staffplanning staff

Have provided on-going support to Have provided on-going support to building staff as questions have come upbuilding staff as questions have come up

Public OutreachPublic Outreach

Mailed notice to all contractors and building Mailed notice to all contractors and building permit holders that meet criteriapermit holders that meet criteria

Held C&D Ordinance Public Meeting for all Held C&D Ordinance Public Meeting for all contractors and active building permit holderscontractors and active building permit holders

Made public presentation to City CouncilMade public presentation to City Council

Hand delivered copies of ordinance, recycling Hand delivered copies of ordinance, recycling guide, recycling plan form and recycling report to guide, recycling plan form and recycling report to all active building permit holders that did not all active building permit holders that did not attend the public meetingattend the public meeting

Questions About C&D?Questions About C&D?

Item 2Item 2 – Mandatory Residential Curbside – Mandatory Residential Curbside 100% of Homes 100% of Homes

Trash, Curbside Recycling, Greenwaste & Food WasteTrash, Curbside Recycling, Greenwaste & Food Waste

Participation Rate is High in Some Areas, Participation Rate is High in Some Areas, City Wide Participation Rate is 50%City Wide Participation Rate is 50%

Curbside Recycling TonnageCurbside Recycling TonnageResidential & Commercial, Blue and Grey CartsResidential & Commercial, Blue and Grey Carts

YearYear # of # of CartsCarts

TonsTons

RecycledRecycled

PilotPilot 20022002 700700 2323

PilotPilot 20032003 700700 9393

PilotPilot 20042004 700700 106106

MandatoryMandatory 20052005YTDYTD

26522652YTDYTD

281281YTDYTD

Questions About Mandatory Questions About Mandatory Residential Curbside?Residential Curbside?

Item 3Item 3 - Mandatory Residential - Mandatory Residential GreenwasteGreenwaste

Mandatory Greenwaste Ordinance was Mandatory Greenwaste Ordinance was not adopted until 9/28 not adopted until 9/28

However, automated greenwaste However, automated greenwaste containers have been in place at 100% of containers have been in place at 100% of single family homes since 1997single family homes since 1997

Mailers and flyers as early as 1997Mailers and flyers as early as 1997

Mandatory Residential GreenwasteMandatory Residential Greenwaste

Voluntarily expanded In 2004 to include Voluntarily expanded In 2004 to include food waste in greenwaste containerfood waste in greenwaste container

Mountainside Disposal delivers to CR&RR Mountainside Disposal delivers to CR&RR for Compostingfor Composting

Greenwaste TonnageGreenwaste Tonnage

Year Number Of

Homes TonsDiverted

2000 2,085 1,410

2001 2,180 1,476

2002 2,300 1,520

2003 2,416 2,053

2004 2,577 2,248

Food Program Started in 2003Food Program Started in 2003Increased Tons Diverted/Home by 29%Increased Tons Diverted/Home by 29%

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Questions About Mandatory Questions About Mandatory Residential Greenwaste?Residential Greenwaste?

Item 4Item 4 – Waste Assessments – Waste Assessments

Many assessments were completed by Many assessments were completed by City’s previous solid waste consultantCity’s previous solid waste consultant

Two large waste generators were not doneTwo large waste generators were not done

Large Volume Generators RecycleLarge Volume Generators Recycle

Waste Audit Results:Waste Audit Results:

Total Waste – 638,920 lbs/yrTotal Waste – 638,920 lbs/yr

Recycled – 460,000 lbs/yrRecycled – 460,000 lbs/yr

Disposed – 177,960 lbs/yrDisposed – 177,960 lbs/yr

Diversion Rate = 72%Diversion Rate = 72%

Large Volume Generators RecycleLarge Volume Generators Recycle

Waste Audit Results:Waste Audit Results:

Total Waste < 5,000,000 lbs/yrTotal Waste < 5,000,000 lbs/yr Recycled < 4,000,000 lbs/yrRecycled < 4,000,000 lbs/yr Disposed – 1,038,000 lbs/yrDisposed – 1,038,000 lbs/yrDiversion Rate = 75%Diversion Rate = 75%

QuestionsQuestionsabout waste assessments?about waste assessments?

Item 5Item 5 – Mandatory Commercial – Mandatory Commercial RecyclingRecycling

Mandatory Ordinance Was Not Adopted Mandatory Ordinance Was Not Adopted Until 10/18/05Until 10/18/05

However, Mountainside Started a However, Mountainside Started a Commercial Curbside, Cardboard and Commercial Curbside, Cardboard and Paper Program in 2002Paper Program in 2002

Mandatory Commercial RecyclingMandatory Commercial Recycling

Now 100% of Businesses participate in Now 100% of Businesses participate in one or more programs:one or more programs:– Blue CartBlue Cart– Cardboard and Paper (Grey Cart)Cardboard and Paper (Grey Cart)– GreenwasteGreenwaste– Food WasteFood Waste– WoodWood– Other Materials (Many businesses have Other Materials (Many businesses have

unique, in-house programs)unique, in-house programs)

Blue Barrel at County LibraryBlue Barrel at County Library((223 blue carts are at businesses)223 blue carts are at businesses)

Cardboard Recycling At Burger KingCardboard Recycling At Burger King(50 paper and cardboard carts at businesses)(50 paper and cardboard carts at businesses)

Cardboard Recycling at Sub WayCardboard Recycling at Sub Way

Schools RecycleSchools Recycle

Paper and Cardboard Paper and Cardboard Collection BinsCollection Bins

Food Recycling ProgramFood Recycling ProgramRanch MarketRanch Market

QuestionsQuestionsOnOn

Mandatory Commercial Recycling?Mandatory Commercial Recycling?

Item 6Item 6 – Alternative Commercial – Alternative Commercial Greenwaste ProgramGreenwaste Program

Greenwaste Collection has been offered to Greenwaste Collection has been offered to all commercial accountsall commercial accounts

Landscapers and Gardeners have been Landscapers and Gardeners have been made aware of recycling optionsmade aware of recycling options

Alternative Commercial Alternative Commercial Greenwaste ProgramGreenwaste Program

List of commercial greenwaste generators List of commercial greenwaste generators has been providedhas been provided

List of recyclers used by commercial List of recyclers used by commercial greenwaste generators has been providedgreenwaste generators has been provided

QuestionsQuestionsOnOn

Commercial Greenwaste? Commercial Greenwaste?

Item 7Item 7 – Outreach Programs – Outreach Programs

Education is Key to SuccessEducation is Key to Success

On-going ProgramOn-going Program

Language and Cultural IssuesLanguage and Cultural Issues

Large Migrant PopulationLarge Migrant Population

Item 8Item 8 – Recycled Content Procurement – Recycled Content Procurement

Did not provide documentation to CIWMB Did not provide documentation to CIWMB until 9/19/05until 9/19/05

However, Policy was implemented on However, Policy was implemented on _____ and is on-going_____ and is on-going

Item 9Item 9 – Reporting – Reporting

Budget cuts led to loss of City’s solid Budget cuts led to loss of City’s solid waste consultantwaste consultant

No one on staff with expertiseNo one on staff with expertise

Plan to work with a new consultant to Plan to work with a new consultant to prevent delays in futureprevent delays in future

QuestionsQuestionsOnOn

Items 7, 8 and 9? Items 7, 8 and 9?

SustainabilitySustainabilityWhat is being done to keep programs in place?What is being done to keep programs in place?

Renegotiating Franchise Agreement Terms:Renegotiating Franchise Agreement Terms:Specific performance measures and Specific performance measures and liquidated damagesliquidated damagesEquitable rates to pay for programsEquitable rates to pay for programsComplete negotiations by January 31, Complete negotiations by January 31, 20052005Rescind notice of cancellation, upon City Rescind notice of cancellation, upon City Council approval of new Franchise Council approval of new Franchise AgreementAgreement

Other ProgramsOther Programs

Arvin has many recycling programs Arvin has many recycling programs beyond those included in the LAPbeyond those included in the LAP

Recycling Drop Off CenterRecycling Drop Off Center

Recycling Buy Back CenterRecycling Buy Back Center

Bulky Waste Collection EventsBulky Waste Collection Events

Air Conditioners & Air Conditioners & Coolers, Bikes, Coolers, Bikes, Dishwashers, Dishwashers, Dryers, Furniture, Dryers, Furniture, Mattresses, Mattresses, Microwaves, Microwaves, Refrigerators, Refrigerators, Sofas, Swing Sofas, Swing Sets, Washers, Sets, Washers, Water Heaters Water Heaters and more. and more.

Household Hazardous Waste Household Hazardous Waste Collection EventsCollection Events

Contract HaulerContract HaulerRecycling CoordinatorRecycling Coordinator

Mountainside Disposal provides a bilingual Mountainside Disposal provides a bilingual recycling coordinator who works with Arvin recycling coordinator who works with Arvin businesses and residents to encourage businesses and residents to encourage recycling and answer questionsrecycling and answer questions

City Residents Use County City Residents Use County ProgramsPrograms

TiresTires

White Goods & MetalsWhite Goods & Metals

Electronic WasteElectronic Waste

Wood and BranchesWood and Branches

Grass and LeavesGrass and Leaves

Inert Materials (concrete, bricks, etc.)Inert Materials (concrete, bricks, etc.)

Household Hazardous Waste FacilityHousehold Hazardous Waste Facility

How Does Arvin Compare?How Does Arvin Compare?

More Recycling Options Than Most Other More Recycling Options Than Most Other Cities in Kern CountyCities in Kern County

More Mandatory Programs Than Any More Mandatory Programs Than Any Other City in Kern CountyOther City in Kern County

Lowest Diversion Rate In Kern CountyLowest Diversion Rate In Kern County

Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?

Base Year Disposal Accounting May Have Base Year Disposal Accounting May Have Been FlawedBeen Flawed– Kern landfills did not have scales in 1990Kern landfills did not have scales in 1990– Estimated weights were not very accurateEstimated weights were not very accurate– Large waste generators may not have been Large waste generators may not have been

allocated to the proper jurisdictionallocated to the proper jurisdiction

Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?

Arvin’s Population is Under CountedArvin’s Population is Under Counted– Officially 14,150Officially 14,150– Minority populations or monolingual, non-Minority populations or monolingual, non-

English speaking populations are often under English speaking populations are often under counted by Censuscounted by Census

– Migrant populations are undercountedMigrant populations are undercounted– Water Treatment Plant data suggests a Water Treatment Plant data suggests a

population over 18,000population over 18,000– Waste Disposal data suggests higher number Waste Disposal data suggests higher number

of people per home than census dataof people per home than census data

Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?

Side Loader Packer Truck Tonnage in July 2004Side Loader Packer Truck Tonnage in July 2004

TonsTons

DisposedDisposed HomesHomes

Pounds/Pounds/

HomeHome

BakersfieldBakersfield 35,61735,617 3,3023,302 185185

ArvinArvin 2,5772,577 426426 33033078% 78% MoreMore

Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?

Taxable Sales Occur in Bakersfield, While Taxable Sales Occur in Bakersfield, While Disposal Occurs in ArvinDisposal Occurs in Arvin– Limited retail in ArvinLimited retail in Arvin– Costco, Walmart, Malls, etc are only 20 miles Costco, Walmart, Malls, etc are only 20 miles

away in Bakersfieldaway in Bakersfield

Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?

Language & Cultural IssuesLanguage & Cultural Issues

– All outreach programs are in Spanish and All outreach programs are in Spanish and EnglishEnglish

– An estimated 1,500 people speak MexticoAn estimated 1,500 people speak Mextico

Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?Why is Arvin’s Diversion Rate Low?

NOT an appeal to reduce programsNOT an appeal to reduce programs

This IS an appeal to consider important This IS an appeal to consider important factors not fully under Arvin’s controlfactors not fully under Arvin’s control

Further study is neededFurther study is needed

QUESTIONS ?QUESTIONS ?