Turning the Ship Around

Wading through the Plastic Seas

A lot of plastic packaging is a problem in our discard stream. Markets have tightened as a result of China's National Sword policy and we are short of domestic markets for some plastic resins.

The Global Recycling Council of CRRA and the Gold Rush Chapter of SWANA are co-sponsoring a day-long workshop on markets and contamination hosted by Rethink Waste. The focus of the day will be on plastic packaging (but we may address other problem materials as well), and how local governments, collectors, processors and brokers are addressing these challenges.

Shoreway Facility Tour 9-10:30
Workshop 11-4
Includes networking lunch 12-1

CRRA, SWANA and CRRC Members $55
Non-members $65
Includes networking lunch

Brown Paper Tickets:
https://grcworkshopmarch2019.brownpapertickets.com

SWANA Board meeting and lunch in Sacramento, CA.

More information regarding this event will be separately emailed and this post will subsequently be updated!

CalRecycle will conduct an informal rulemaking workshop to present draft regulatory concepts and solicit stakeholder feedback on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm in the Byron Sher Auditorium, located at CalEPA Headquarters in Sacramento. 

Comments or questions may be directed to: PharmSharps@CalRecycle.ca.gov

Please join NCRA and SFO for an overview of the Airport’s Zero Waste plan and tour of its related infrastructure. Learn about SFO’s new policies and programs initiated to make this Bay Area Airport the first in the world to achieve Zero Waste by 2021, and tour one of our Material Recovery Areas (MRAs) to see SFO’s Zero Waste operations in action. Please meet at the Terminal 2 Partnering Room (pre-security, behind the Starbucks, map below) by 3pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

Additional information can be found on here.

Come join the SWANA Gold Rush Chapter for its Board of Director meeting, networking lunch, and tour of the Material Recovery Facility. Please be sure to register by January 14.

DATE: Wednesday, January 16, 2019                       

LOCATION: Monterey Regional Waste Management District 
14201 Del Monte Blvd
Marina, CA 93933

TIME:
10:00am – 12:00pm SWANA Board of Directors Meeting.
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 2:00pm Tour of MRWMD MRF and Facility

COST: Free for board members, $20 for members, $25 for non-members

RSVP: By January 14 through Brown Paper Tickets:

https://swanajanuary2019meeting.brownpapertickets.com

As part of CalRecycle’s commitment to maintain transparency in decision making and program development, the Department will conduct public meetings on a monthly basis. This meeting will include (1) a review of pending decisions to be made within the following 30-60 days, (2) an update on ongoing projects and other work activities currently underway and (3) an opportunity for public comment on activities in general. 

Meeting Details

• To attend the meeting in person, see “Event Information.”

•  Participate via webcast.

• Send comments/questions during the meeting to publicmeetings@calrecycle.ca.gov.

Join NCRA in taking a micro and macro look at food recovery. Volunteers at the  Hope Cafe Dinner Service event will be serving food (mostly recovered) to people in need, in addition to hearing about Cityteam Oakland and their efforts to utilize food donations and develop infrastructure for recovery.  

Hope Cafe Dinner Service

Sat, December 22 5 PM - 8 PM (3 hours)

29 slots remaining - Register here

722 Washington St. Oakland Ca., 94607

At Cityteam we want to honor all people with dignity and respect.  What better way to do that then with a meal shared with our community?  At Hope Café we offer a restaurant style gourmet meal with the help of volunteers who are able to serve with a caring smile. To make this happen we need people to serve as waiters and waitresses, dishwashers, hosts and hostess, and food runners. 

Requirements: 

• If you are bringing a friend or a group, each participant must sign up individually.

• If you are planning on bringing children or other family members, please register each person individually.

• Questions? Email Teddy at: Tfeldmann@cityteam.org

• Please dress comfortably and modestly: no tight fitting or revealing clothing, long pants and close toed shoes required for those serving in the kitchen. 

• Parking is available on the streets around Cityteam. We do not have a parking lot.  Please leave your valuables at home or out of sight.

• Children welcome, ages six and over are able to assist in the dining room with parent/adult supervision. Individuals must be sixteen or older to serve in the kitchen. 

As part of CalRecycle’s commitment to maintain transparency in decision making and program development, the Department will conduct public meetings on a monthly basis. This meeting will include (1) a review of pending decisions to be made within the following 30-60 days, (2) an update on ongoing projects and other work activities currently underway and (3) an opportunity for public comment on activities in general. 

Please click here to view more information about this meeting directly from CalRecycle’s website.

California Ocean Litter Strategy Update Call

Some additional details about the update call coming up on December 11th 10:30-12:00 PT

AUDIO: 1-888-538-9963 Passcode: 6805192

WEBEX: https://mmancusa.webex.com/mmancusa/j.php?MTID=ma7c406c1fb53801b9d9e465d1822dc8b

Meeting number: 812 848 334 Host key: 405662 Meeting password: OceanLitter2018!

Agenda:

• Strategy Background / Overview

• Strategy Implementation Progress Update

• 2018 Legislative accomplishments 

• Updates from NOAA and OPC 

• Ocean Litter Strategy Next steps

• Q&A, Announcements as time allows

As part of CalRecycle’s commitment to maintain transparency in decision making and program development, the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery will conduct public meetings on a monthly basis. This meeting will include (1) a review of pending decisions to be made within the following 30-60 days, (2) an update on ongoing projects and other work activities currently underway and (3) an opportunity for public comment on activities in general.

More information about the event can be found on here.

In anticipation of the Pilot Reuse Grant Program, CalRecycle is conducting a workshop with targeted stakeholders to solicit input on a new Pilot Reuse Grant Program proposed for fiscal year 2019–20. Topics to be addressed will include potential project types, eligible entities, potential reuse activities, verification of reuse, and development of greenhouse gas emissions reduction quantification methodologies. The Pilot Reuse Grant Program solicitation is planned for Summer 2019 (contingent upon California Climate Investments funding allocated to CalRecycle in the fiscal year 2019–20 proposed budget).

Questions regarding this workshop can be directed to: GHGReductions@CalRecycle.ca.gov 
Please click here for more information.

Workshop Details:

-Agenda – will be posted closer to the workshop date

-To attend the meeting in person, see ‘Event Information’. 

-Comments and questions may be emailed before, during, and after this workshop.

Send comments/questions to: GHGReductions@CalRecycle.ca.gov 

Local recycling programs are facing shifting international markets for recyclable commodities. In this workshop, jurisdictions and other recycling stakeholders will share how they are adapting. We will then discuss AB 939 compliance, including a review of the current Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan Enforcement Policy, and a discussion of potential changes related to AB 3178. Also, we will discuss how CalRecycle can support jurisdiction’s education efforts to reduce contamination.

Please click here for more information.

Workshop Details:

-Agenda – will be posted closer to the workshop date.

-To attend the meeting in person, see “Event Information”.

-Send comments/questions during the meeting to: Evan.Johnson@calrecycle.ca.gov. 

As part of CalRecycle’s commitment to maintain transparency in decision making and program development, the Department will conduct public meetings on a monthly basis.  This meeting will include 1) a review of pending decisions to be made within the following 30-60 days, 2) an update on ongoing projects and other work activities currently underway and 3) an opportunity for public comment on activities in general.

Meeting Details:

o   Agenda – [will be posted closer to the meeting date] or [see "Documents" section.]

o   To attend the meeting in person, see “Event Information”.

o   To participate via webcast, go to: broadcast.

o    Send comments/questions during the meeting to: publicmeetings@calrecycle.ca.gov.

NOTE:  Please indicate in the subject line which section of the agenda you are addressing (i.e.  Subject:  Section B, Item # 2).  Staff will compile questions/comments, and deliver to the appropriate panel member for a response.  In addition, comments/questions may be emailed before and after the meeting to the same email address indicated above.

BAY AREA DECONSTRUCTION WORKGROUP invites you to our policy meeting!

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PDT(Optional no-host lunch to follow)

Pre-registration for the onsite meeting is required by Monday, Oct. 1st at 9 AM.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
75 Hawthorne St. San Francisco, CA 94105

At this Deconstruction Policy Meeting speakers will give brief updates. We will also have open discussion and sharing on developing solid deconstruction policies locally and regionally, as well as at the state level.

Please click here for additional information!

*RSVP DEADLINE SEPT 24*

The SWANA Gold Rush Chapter will be hosting the annual awards banquet and installation of officers and Board of Directors on Friday, September 28 at the Rio City Café in Sacramento.

DATE: September 28, 2018

LOCATION: Rio City Café, 1110 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 http://www.riocitycafe.com/

TIME: 6:15-9:30pm (6:15-7:00pm cocktails, 7-8:30pm dinner, 8:30-8:30pm raffle and board recognition)

COST: $65 per person (includes two drink tickets and a 3-course meal)

RSVP TICKETS: By September 24 through Brown Paper: https://swana2018banquet.brownpapertickets.com

Click below for addition details, including local hotel information. And a special thank you to our sponsors!

You are cordially invited to the SWANA Gold Rush Chapter Annual BBQ and Board Election on Friday, September 14th in Corralitos. At the meeting (or by designating a proxy, as detailed on the slate document), chapter members are asked to vote on the proposed slate of 2018-2019 officers and directors (click here for nominees). As an appreciation to the membership, attendance is free to all members and guests. We look forward to seeing you in beautiful downtown Corralitos. 

Friday, September 14th, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting  – All are welcome! 
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Annual BBQ and Chapter Members Meeting Election of 2018-2019 Officers and Directors

R.S.V.P by September 11th!
Brown Paper Tickets

As part of CalRecycle’s commitment to maintain transparency in decision making and program development, the Department will conduct public meetings on a monthly basis.  This meeting will include 1) a review of pending decisions to be made within the following 30-60 days, 2) an update on ongoing projects and other work activities currently underway and 3) an opportunity for public comment on activities in general.

Meeting Details:

o   Agenda – [will be posted closer to the meeting date] or [see "Documents" section.]

o   To attend the meeting in person, see “Event Information”.

o   To participate via webcast, go to:  broadcast.

o    Send comments/questions during the meeting to: publicmeetings@calrecycle.ca.gov.

       NOTE:  Please indicate in the subject line which section of the agenda you are addressing (i.e.  Subject:  Section B, Item # 2).  Staff will compile questions/comments, and deliver to the appropriate panel member for a response.  In addition, comments/questions may be emailed before and after the meeting to the same email address indicated above.

Contact(s):
Kristina.Chambers@calrecycle.ca.gov or (916) 341-6103

Californians Against Waste (CAW)'s annual birthday bash is our chance to recognize achievements in recycling and waste prevention over the past year. It takes real passion and leadership to foster the recycling revolution occurring right here in California.

Save the date! This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with California's recycling leadership from the public, private, and non-profit sectors. 

More event information here.

Our July 2018 SWANA Gold Rush Chapter meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 25th, starting at 9:30 am at the Cattlemens Restaurant at 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore, CA 94551.  Due to the need of several folks to leave early in order to make other commitments, the board meeting will start at 9:30 AM, lunch will be served at 11:45, and our presentation will begin at 12:30. Our guest speaker will be Wil Selby. Wil will be discussing some new innovations in collection vehicle safety systems.

FleetGuide is the first LIDAR-based aftermarket safety system which provides autonomous vehicle grade algorithms to waste management vehicles. Unlike traditional camera-based safety systems, the LIDAR-based solution is able to understand the exact location of the vehicle and the obstacles around the vehicle by generating high definition, 360˚ 3-D images. The product improves the driver's situational awareness and provides managers an aggregate view of their fleet's performance to support daily operations, training, and incident liability claims. An example of one of the features, a 360˚ backup cam, is available for viewing here. The product is currently deployed on fleets in the San Francisco Bay area with plans to launch pilots in additional cities across the U.S. this year. For more information, visit www.fleetguide.io.

A buffet lunch will include grilled tri-tip, teriyaki chicken, rice, seasonal vegetables, salad, ranch-style beans bread, coffee, tea, or soda and dessert. Please RSVP by going to https://swanajuly2018meeting.brownpapertickets.com no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, July 23rd.  The cost is free for Board Directors, $20 for Gold Rush chapter members, and $30 for non-members.

We hope to see you there.

The Central California Sierra Chapter will be hosting a SWANA Road-EO on Saturday July 21, 2018 on the Campus of Allan Hancock College, in Santa Maria California. This event will be open to all Front Load and Side Load drivers. We encourage all qualifying SWANA members and their employees to partici- pate in this wonderful event.

This is a great opportunity to interact with other drivers from around the state, speak with vendors/ sponsors of the event and test your skills against some of the top drivers in your field. What better reason to get a way to California’s beautiful, central coast this summer?
Bring your family to see you at your best and spend your off time touring Santa Maria and the nearby coast line.

All participants will receive a T-shirt/ Hat and lunch will be provided.
Guests can purchase lunch for $5.00.

Room reservations can be made at one of three hotels holding rooms up until 30 days prior to the event. Mention the “SWANA ROAD-EO” to receive a discount.

Radisson Hotel (805) 928-8000
Candlewood Suites (805) 928-4155
Fairfield Suites (805) 925-8500

Event Chair: Kyle Loreto
(559) 277-4027 O
(559) 231-3997 C
kloreto@republicservices.com

Find event Registration and Release forms on our website or click on the Registration form here and the Release form here.

Please submit your completed registration & release forms to Kyle Loreto @ kloreto@republicservices.com

As part of CalRecycle's commitment to maintain transparency in decision making and program development, the Resources Recycling and Recovery Department will conduct public meetings on a monthly basis. The meeting will include 1) a review of pending decisions to be made within the following 30-60 days, 2) an update on ongoing projects and other work activities currently underway and 3) an opportunity for public comments on activities in general.

To see the meeting Agenda -- which will be posted shortly before the meeting date -- and other information, please visit the CalRecycle website.

A lot of plastic packaging is a problem in our discard stream. Markets have tightened as a result of China's National Sword policy and we are short of domestic markets for some plastic resins.

The Global Recycling Council of CRRA and the Gold Rush Chapter of SWANA are co-sponsoring a day-long workshop on packaging hosted by the City of Fremont. The focus of the day will be on plastic packaging (but we may address other problem packages as well), and how local governments, collectors, processors and brokers are addressing these challenges.

Register today!
CRRA and SWANA Members: $40
Non-Members: $50
Tickets: https://grcworkshopjune2018.brownpapertickets.com/