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submitted to the State by 1994.
To achieve economies of scale, the County of San Diego and all cities in San Diego
County, excepting Oceanside, contracted with the firm of Camp Dresser and McKee
(CDM) to prepare all of the required documents. The draft documents for Carlsbad
were completed and copies forwarded to the City Manager's office on December 9,
1991. According to State regulations, these documents were also submitted to the
CIWMB and surrounding jurisdictions for comments, which must have been received
within 45 days.
AB 939 requires at least two public hearings. The first public hearing was a joint
Task Force (SANDAG) at the SANDAG meeting on January 24, 1992. Preceding the
Advisory Committee/ Citizen Advisory Committee meeting on January 16, 1992, to
accommodate North County residents. The CIWMB has agreed to allow these regional
hearings to act as the first public hearing for each jurisdiction. Each jurisdiction must
hold a second public hearing to consider adoption of the documents.
hearing of all cities in the County before the San Diego Integrated Waste Management
SANDAG hearing, a hearing was held in Escondido at the Solid Waste Technical
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SOURCE REDUCIION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT
The components of the City's proposed waste management program are outlined below:
SOURCE REDUCTION. Source reduction refers to preventing waste from entering the
waste stream. Some examples are reduction in packaging, use of durable goods rather
than disposable goods, and more efficient use of resources. Because the City has
limited ability to regulate source reduction, the approach outlined in the SRRE
emphasizes public education. Activities required under this component include:
conducting a study of alternative (volume-based) rate structuring; evaluating
state/federal economic incentive policy; and developing a technical assistance program
for businesses and institutions.
RECYCLING. AB 939 requires each city to develop and implement recycling programs
to help achieve the diversion goals. Carlsbad is already well under way in this area.
Residential recycling service is available to all single-family and multi-family residences.
Commercial (office and hospitality industry) recycling service is available on a limited
basis, and full implementation is expected by the end of the year. Other activities
required by this component include: evaluating the need for a permanent recycling
facility; and expanding the public information campaign.
COMPOSTING. Approximately 16% of Carlsbad's waste is yard and wood waste. The
City implemented a three month pilot yard waste collection program to 1,100
households in January, 1992. Collected materials were taken to San Marcos Landfill
and ground into mulch. Staff has been meeting with staff from the other North County
cities, and is currently evaluating different methodologies employed by each city. Staff
will present its recommendation for a citywide yard waste collection program to Council
in the near future. Other activities required by this component include: evaluating the
need for commercial landscape drop-off centers; evaluating the feasibility of a
processing facility; and determining local versus regional capacity assessment.
SPECIAL WASTE. Special Wastes are materials that require special handling or disposal
because of physical, chemical, or biological characteristics. Some examples are
asbestos, sewage sludge, infectious waste, used tires, construction and demolition
debris, and street sweepings. Currently, more than 90% of the sewage sludge
generated by Carlsbad is used as a soil amendment in agricultural fields. This
component requires the City to study the feasibility of co-composting sludge with yard
waste; implement a public information program for diversion practices for construction
and demolition debris; and investigating alternative tire diversion techniques.
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION. The education and public information
programs currently existing in Carlsbad are a result of cooperative efforts between the
City and Coast Waste Management. Some examples are brochures, a solid waste
newsletter, press releases, and information on utility bills. Some activities required by
this component are: developing and conducting a community survey; producing and
distributing Spanish language materials; and public service announcements.
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FACILITY CAPACITY. At this time, the City participates in the County solid waste
system. The County provides landfill disposal service, mulching operations, and a
planned material recovery/transfer facility in San Marcos. Additionally, Coast Waste
Management operates a small material recovery facility, which processes the materials
collected in the curbside and multi-family recycling programs. Staff will evaluate the
need for additional facilities to manage Carlsbad's waste.
FUNDING. The Funding Component identifies various revenue sources for the
planning, development, and implementation of the programs and facilities that emanate
from the SRRE. Although the City will avail itself to as much grant funding as possible,
and will support other methods of financing, the bulk of the solid waste management
activities are financed by user fees. The City will evaluate and recommend appropriate
user fees and charges to fund the solid waste management program.
INTEGRATION. The Integration Component outlines the implementation plan and
schedule of all SRRE work activities required by the previous components. The
integration of programs, technologies, equipment and personnel into a complete system
for a community must maintain a flexible approach in order to accurately consider solid
waste quantities, and the availability of materials and compost markets, while still
maintaining compatibility with the requirements of AB 939. This component depicts
all of the work activities in table form.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT
The Household Hazardous Waste Element outlines the City's plan for the safe removal
of household hazardous waste from the wastestream. The City hosts quarterly
Household Hazardous Collection Events sponsored by the County. Additionally, the
City provides a permanent collection site for used motor oil and batteries, located at the
Public Services and Safety Center. Because the City participates in the County's
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, the County's HHWE is an attachment
to the City's HHWE. Staff will evaluate the need for a permanent collection facility.
The executive summary to the SRRE and the introduction to the HHWE are attached.
ENVIRONMENTAL, IMPACT
The Planning Department has reviewed the SRRE and HHWE and found that:
1. The SRRE and HHWE are not "elements" as defined by Article 5 of
Planning and Zoning Law
The SRRE and HHWE are "elements only as outlined by AB 939.
The SRRE and HHWE contain no specific implementation strategies and
will not have legally binding effects on later activities.
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Therefore, the Planning Director has determined that the SRRE and HHWE are
categorically exempt from CEQA requirements pursuant to class 6 of Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations, section 15306.
mSCAL IMPACR
No direct fiscal hnpact will result from adoption of the Source Reduction and Recycling
Element and the Household Hazardous Waste Element. However, significant fiscal
impacts are related to the actual implementation of the projects referenced in the
documents. Staff will endeavor to reduce costs through regional cooperation wherever
feasible. As each new program is implemented, the increased costs will be reflected in
substantially increased refuse and recyclables collection fees. All new programs, and
any proposed fee increases, are subject to Council approval.
EXHIBITS:
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Resolution No.91-/8? approving the Source Reduction and Recycling Element
Resolution No. W--IM approving the Household Hazardous Waste Element
Source Reduction and Recycling Element on file in the City Clerk’s Office
Household Hazardous Waste Element on file in the City Clerk’s Office
Source Reduction and Recycling Element Executive Summary
Household Hazardous Waste Element Introduction
Comments and Letter from Planning Director
California Integrated Waste Management Board letter dated June 2, 1992
Camp Dresser & McKee letter dated June 3, 1992
Source Reduction and Recycling Element Addendum
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-187
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF
WBAD, WFORNLA, APPROVING THE SOURCE
REDUCX'ION 81 RECYCLING ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF
WBAD
WHEREAS, AB 939, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB
939) requires that all cities adopt and submit to the California Integrated Waste
Management Board a Source Reduction and Recycling Element; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad contracted with the firm of Camp Dresser and
McKee to prepare this document in accordance with the provisions of AB 939; and
WHEREAS, the completed document meets the requirements of AB 939;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad
as follows:
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The above recitations are true and correct.
That the Source Reduction and Recycling Element for the City of Carlsbad is
hereby approved.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad at
its regular meeting held on the 23rd day of June, 1992, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Kulchin
Council Members Lewis, Larson, Stanton, and Nygaard
ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-188
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD
WHEREAS, AB 939, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AI3
939) requires that all cities adopt and submit to the California Integrated Waste
Management Board a Household Hazardous Waste Element; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad contracted with the firm of Camp Dresser and
McKee to prepare this document in accordance with the provisions of AB 939; and
WHEREAS, the completed document meets the requirements of AB 939;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad
as follows:
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The above recitations are true and correct.
That the Household Hazardous Waste Element for the City of Carlsbad is
hereby approved.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad at
its regular meeting held on the 23rd day'of June, 1992, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Kulchin
Council Members Lewis, Larson, Stanton, and Nygaard
ATTEST:
dkMiebg- ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This is a summary of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) prepared for the City
of Carlsbad by Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM) dated October, 1991. The report is
divided into the following ten sections: >
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2.0
3.0 Source Reduction Component
4.0 Recycling Component
5 .O Composting Component
6.0 Special Waste Component
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8.0 Facility Capacity Component
9.0 Funding Component
10.0 Integration Component
Statement of Goals and Objectives
Initial Solid Waste Generation Study
Education and Public Information Component
1.0 STATEMENT OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The City of Carlsbad, in compliance with California State Assembly Bill 939 (AB 939), has
developed this SRRE. The intent of AB 939 is to mandate that all municipalities develop solid
waste programs that will lead to a 25 percent reduction in the quantity of solid waste entering
landfills by 1995 and a 50 percent reduction by the year 2000. To achieve this goal, Carlsbad
has formulated this SRRE document providing details on the development and implementation
of a comprehensive program of source reduction, recycling, composting, and the issue of special
waste. This SRFE document identifies the specific goals and the manner in which Carlsbad will
attain these goals.
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The remainder of the "Executive Summary" highlights the role that each of these individual
components will play in achieving the goals and the tentative dates of each component's
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implementation. In addition, a detailed description of the public education and information
programs being developed by Carlsbad-an integral part in the success of the SRRE program-is
included.
2.0 INITIAL SOLID WASTE GENERATION STUDY
The solid waste generation study is divided into six subsections. The generation study provides
background information on Carlsbad, in terms of location, population projections, school and
transportation systems, and public service utilities. The information extends into the existing
solid waste systems; specifically, sources of solid waste generation, collection and disposal
practices, and any existing diversion practices. Diversion practices in the City of CarIsbad
include source reduction, recycling, and composting activities, although the task of determining
accurate diversion quantities is far from simple. Each diversion practice is described in detail
in its respective section of the SRRE.
Solid waste is typically identified as residential, commercialhndustrial, special waste, and
household hazardous waste. Solid waste generated by Carlsbad is collected by Coast Waste
Management. In addition to regularly scheduled solid waste pickup, the residents are provided
with special collection events. Such events include a yearly citywide cleanup sponsored by the
city and one day of free pickup of '-O.;lky items sponsored by Coast Waste Management.
The vast majority of solid waste transported by Coast Waste Management is disposed at the San
Marcos Landfill, located in the southwestern portion of the City of San Marcos. The landfill,
owned by San Diego County, is operated through a contract with Herzog Contracting
Corporation. The San Marcos Landfill is approaching capacity and is expected to close in late
1991 or 1992. Expansion plans are underway and the actual closure date is pending.
The determination of a per capita solid waste generation rate for an area provides a numerical
value which can be applied to population increases to project future solid waste quantities. As
identified in detail in Section 2.0, the degree of waste disposal control, the individual amounts
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implementation. In addition, a detailed description of the public education and information
programs being developed by Carlsbad-an integral part in the success of the SRRE program-is
included.
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2.0 INITIAL SOLID WASTE G ENERATION STU DY
The solid waste generation study is divided into six subsections. The generation study provides
background information on Carlsbad, in terms of location, population projections, school and
transportation systems, .and public service utilities. The information extends into the existing
solid waste systems; specifically, sources of solid waste generation, collection and disposal
practices, and any existing diversion practices. Diversion practices in the City of Carlsbad
include source reduction, recycling, and composting activities, although the task of determining
accurate diversion quantities is far from simple. Each diversion practice is described in detail
in its respective section of the SRRE.
Solid waste is typically identified as residential, commercialhdustrial, special waste, and
household hazardous waste. Solid waste generated by Carlsbad is collected by Coast Waste
Management. In addition to regularly scheduled solid waste pickup, the residents are provided
with special collection events. Such events include a yearly citywide cleanup sponsored by the
city and one day of free pickup of bulky items sponsored by Coast Waste Management.
The vast majority of solid waste transported by Coast Waste Management is disposed at the San
Marcos Landfill, located in the southwestern portion of the City of San Marcos. The landfill,
owned by San Diego County, is operated through a contract with Herzog Contracting
Corporation. The San Marms Landfill is approaching capacity and is expected to close in late
1991 or 1992. Expansion plans are underway and the actual closure date is pending.
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The determination of a per capita solid waste generation rate for an area provides a numerical
value which can be applied to population increases to project future solid waste quantities. As
identified in detail in Section 2.0, the degree of waste disposal control, the individual amounts
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of wastestream classifications (residential, commercialhdustrial, and special wastes), seasonal
variations, and the characteristics of the community all impact the per capita rate.
Based on information supplied by San Diego County, the solid waste generation rate for
Carlsbad was estimated to be 12.5 pounds per person per day. Using this rate as the basis for
per capita solid waste quantities and applying this to the population projections, the estimated
future solid waste quantities for the city can be computed. In reviewing these estimates, it
should be noted that base per capita rate is based upon the weight records maintained by the
county since July, 1990, and hauler survey information received in August, 1990. Table ES-1
highlights waste quantity projections for Carlsbad through 2006.
3.0 SOURCE REDUCTION COMPONENT
Source reduction programs typically focus on:
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reducing packaging
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reducing use of non-recyclable materials
replacing disposable with reusable materials
reducing amount of yard waste generated
increasing the efficient use of materials
Source reduction program alternatives were evaluated according to the following criteria:
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0 ability to accommodate change
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effectiveness in reduction of waste
consequences on the waste (Le. shifts)
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YEAR POPULATION WASTE QUANTITY
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
86,139 196,573
87,745 200,238
89,351 203,903
90,998 207,661
92,644 211,418
94,291 215,176
95,938 218,935
97,584 222,691
99,231 226,449
YEAR
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
POPULATION WASTE QUANTlTY
63,125 144,054
66,764 152,358
70,403 160,663
74,042 168,967
77,681 177,271
81,321 185,578
82,927 189,243
84,533 192,908
86,139 196,573
87,745 200,238
89,351 203,903
90,998 207,66 1
92,644 211,418
94,291 215,176
95,938 218,935
97,584 222,691
99,231 226,449
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0 whether the alternative can be implemented in short and medium-term
planning periods
need for expanding/building facilities
0 consistency with local conditions
institutional barriers to implementation
0 estimate of costs
0 availability of end uses of diverted materials
Carlsbad is entitled to source reduction credit for the use of diaper services. Based on
an estimate of 0.48 pounds per (soiled) disposable diaper, approximately 135 tons per
year are diverted from landfill disposal through source reduction measures.
4.0 RECYCLING COMPONENT
. 4.1 PRIORITY WASTE TYPES
The general waste categories that will be targeted as part of Carlsbad’s recycling program
are paper, plastic, glass, metal, and yard waste. The targeted percentages for recovery
for the short-and medium-term objectives are to remove approximately 50 percent of the
materials identified for recycling by 1995 and approximately 75 percent by the year
2000.
4.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS
There is a variety of recycling activities currently in operation in Carlsbad. These
activities include:
0 Source separation and citywide curbside collection of residential
recyclables
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Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
Over 6,000 multi-family units are being served with recyclables collection.
Sale and delivery of material to the buy-back center by residential and
commercial generators
San Marcos Landfill offers a discounted disposal fee for separated yard
waste.
a Christmas Tree recycling program
The curbside collection program, operated by Liberty Recycling, serves all single family
residences. The program generated 2,326 tons of recyclable material in 1990. With an
increase in public awareness of the program through pamphlets, literature, and other
means of public education, Carlsbad anticipates that the program will receive wider
acceptance and participation. This curbside program accepts glass, plastics, newspaper,
aluminum and tin. The drop-off locations for Christmas trees will be unattended and
open 24 hours a day between December 26, 1991, and January 13, 1992. The trees will
be delivered to the San Marcos Landfill and mulched as yard waste.
4.3 EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES
The alternatives discussed in Section 4.0 cover the range of appropriate techniques
available to the City of Carlsbad to meet the goals of 25 percent reduction in 1995 and
50 percent in the year 2000. Residential and commercial/industrid alternatives evaluated
include: 4
a Residential curbside collection
Drop-off/buy-back centers
a On-call collection
Central processing facilities
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Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
Over 6,000 multi-family units are being served with recyclables collection.
Sale and delivery of material to the buy-back center by residential and
commercial generators
San Marcos Landfill offers a discounted disposal fee for separated yard
waste.
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Christmas Tree recycling program
The curbside collection program, operated by Liberty Recycling, sewes all single family
residences. The program generated 2,326 tons of recyclable material in 1990. With an
increase in public awareness of the program through pamphlets, literature, and other
means of public education, Carlsbad anticipates that the program will receive wider
acceptance and participation. This curbside program accepts glass, plastics, newspaper,
aluminum and tin. The drop-off locations for Christmas trees will be unattended and
open 24 hours a day between December 26, 1991, and January 13, 1992. The trees will
be delivered to the San Marcos Landfill and mulched as yard waste.
4.3 EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES
The alternatives discussed in Section 4.0 cover the range of appropriate techniques
available to the City of Carlsbad to meet the goals of 25 percent reduction in 1995 and
50 percent in the year 2000. Residential and commercialhdustrial alternatives evaluated
include: ,
0 Residential curbside collection
0 Drop-offhuy-back centers
0 On-call collection
0 Central processing facilities
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0 Materials recovery facilities - low technology
- medium technology
- high technology
4.4 PROGRAM SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION
The selection of a recycling program is based on the objectives established in Section 4.1
and consideration of existing conditions in the City of Carlsbad.
4.5 MONITORING AND EVALUATING
In order to assess the effectiveness of a residential recycling program, it is essential to
gather and evaluate a variety of operational data. The key items to be monitored are:
0 Set-out rates
0 Participation rates
0 Recovery quantities
0 Materials capture rates
0 Compliance with processing specifications (e.g. level of contamination,
minimum quantities)
Vehicle performance and collection
0 Costs and revenues
4.6 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS
In the short-term, the commercial recycling programs will be based on vo1unt.q
participation with guidance and direction from city staff. Therefore, in order to assess
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the effectiveness of a comrnercialhdustrhl recycling program it is essential to work
closely with the commercial establishments in measuring their program effectiveness.
The items that can be monitored include:
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0 Periodic comrnercialhdustrid establishment surveys
0 Commercial wastestream audits
Material capture rates (Number of trailer pulls and tonnage records)
Annual business licenses requiring reporting of source reduction and
recycling activities.
5.0 COMPOSTING COMPONENT
5.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS
According to the seasonal waste characterization studies that were performed between
1988 and 1990, approximately 16 percent of Carlsbad’s disposal stream is composed of
yard and wood wastes. At the present time, there are no composting facilities in
Carlsbad. The mulching operation at the San Marcos landfill accepts yard waste,
mulches it, and gives it away free of charge or sells it to a boiler to use as fuel.
5.2 EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES
Implementation of a successful composting program requires the evaluation of a variety
of alternatives. Alternatives may be considered in five broad areas:
SeparationKollection
0 Feed stocks
0 Processing Technology
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the effectiveness of a cornmercialhdustrhl recycling program it is essential to work
closely with the commercial establishments in measuring their program effectiveness.
The items that can be monitored include:
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0 Periodic commerciaUindustriaI establishment surveys
0 Commercial wastestream audits
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Material capture rates (Number of trailer pulls and tonnage records)
Annual business licenses requiring reporting of source reduction and
recycling activities.
5.0 COMPOSTING COMPONENT
5.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS
According to the seasonal waste characterization studies that were performed between
1988 and 1990, approximately 16 percent of Carlsbad’s disposal stream is composed of
yard and wood wastes. At the present time, there are no composting facilities in
Carlsbad. The mulching operation at the San Marcos landfill accepts yard waste,
mulches it, and gives it away free of charge or sells it to a boiler to use as fuel.
5.2 EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES
Implementation of a successful cornposting program requires the evaluation of a variety
of alternatives. Alternatives may be considered in five broad areas:
SeparationKollection
0 Feed stocks
Processing Technology
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0 Marketing
5.3 PROGRAM SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION
The selection of a composting program has been based upon the objectives previously
defined, consideration of existing conditions in Carlsbad, and the need to maintain
program flexibility.
5.4 MONITORING AND EVALUATION
The monitoring of the composting program will be closely linked with the recycling
program and parameters will be similar.
6.0 SPECIAL WASTE COMPONENT
Special wastes are materials that require special handling or disposal because of physical,
chemical, or biological characteristics. Some examples of special waste are asbestos,
sewage sludge, infectious waste, used tires, construction and demolition debris, and street
sweepings. Most of this material cannot be diverted and will continue to be disposed in
the landfill in an environmentally sound manner. Only those special waste types with
feasible diversion alternatives were evaluated:
a Asbestos
0 Sewage Sludge
Septic Tank Pumping
0 Grease Trap Pumping
0 Infectious Waste
0 Incinerator Ash
0 Auto Bodies
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0 Used Tires
0 Street Sweepings
0 White Goods
a Construction and Demolition Debris
6. I PROGRAM SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION
The selection of a special waste program has been based upon the objectives set forth
previously, consideration of the existing conditions in Carlsbad, and the need to maintain
program flexibility in order to account for changes in personnel, laws and regulations,
and other program changes. The short-term programs begin with the determination of
the feasibility of cornposting yard waste and sludge as part of the overall cornposting
program. For the medium-term program a full cornposting program should be
implemented. Other special waste programs and private sector reporting should be
evaluated at this time and program changes implemented, if necessary. Following each
major decision to proceed with project elements, the implementation should be reviewed
and revised as necessary.
7.0 EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
7.1 EXISTING PROGRAMS
The education and public information programs currently existing in Carlsbad are a result ~
of the cooperative efforts between the city and Coast Waste Management. These
programs include the following:
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Mass mailings are used to promote upcoming events
The distribution of brochures that explain how programs operate
The city's semi-wnual recycling newsletter
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0 Used Tires
0 Street Sweepings
0 White Goods
0 Construction and Demolition Debris
6.1 PROGRAM SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION
The selection of a special waste program has been based upon the objectives set forth
previously, consideration of the existing conditions in Carlsbad, and the need to maintain
program flexibility in order to account for changes in personnel, laws and regulations,
and other program changes. The short-term programs begin with the determination of
the feasibility of composting yard waste and sludge as part of the overall composting
program. For the medium-term program a full composting program should be
implemented. Other special waste programs and private sector reporting should be
evaluated at this time and program changes implemented, if necessary. Following each
major decision to proceed with project elements, the implementation should be reviewed
and revised as necessary.
7.0 EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
7.1 EXISTING PROGRAMS
The education and public information programs currently existing in Carlsbad are a result .
of the cooperative efforts between the city and Coast Waste Management. These
programs include the following:
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Mass mailings are used to promote upcoming events
The distribution of brochures that explain how programs operate
The city’s semi-annual recycling newsletter
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Presentations on the community access television channel
Press releases are sent to major newspapers.
Enclosure of information in utility bills
7.2 SELECTION OF ALTERNATIVES
There are many ways to increase public awareness of, and participation in, recycling,
source reduction, and composting programs. The best strategy is a comprehensive mix
of activities including:
0 Public Education
0 Promotions and Events
Publicity and Reminders
Selection of specific activities should be based on current levels of public understanding
and participation, the socioeconomic characteristics of Carlsbad and the characteristics
of the local wastestream.
7.3 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
As discussed in Section 7.0 of the SRRE, implementation of the public
education/information program should begin within the first month of each recycling
program phase or approach. It is recommended that the city use public education to
explain why Carlsbad is undertaking such programs and how they will benefit CarIsbad’s
- residents in the long run. It is also recommended that the city hold public discussions
in which residents can offer comments and suggestions about the programs.
An implementation schedule identifies all activities to be accomplished in order to
successfully inaugurate the recycling program. This schedule can help to effect timely
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and informed implementation decisions. The implementation schedule can also provide
project continuity as city staff, laws and regulations, and other factors change over time
during program development.
7.4 MONITORING AND EVALUATION
In order to evaluate the effectiveness of a public education program, it is essential to
gather and evaluate a variety of operational data. Public awareness can be determined
through a variety of survey techniques; e.g. service requests and polling using telephone
interviews and direct mail questionnaires. The most obvious indicators of program
effectiveness include:
0 Public awareness
0 Participation rates
0 Material capture rates
Buy-back center receipts and expenditures
8.0 FACILITY CAPACITY
The City of Carlsbad currently disposes of its solid waste at the San Marcos Landfill,
which is owned by the County of San Diego and operated by Herzog Contracting
Corporation of San Diego, California. The site is located southwest from the intersection
of Questhaven and Elfin Forest Roads in San Marcos. At the present landfilling rate of
2 million cubic yards per year. It is anticipated that the closure of the San Marcos
Landfill may occur in 1991 or 1992.
The County of San Diego is currently pursuing the vertical and horizontal expansion of
the landfill. The county is also pursuing the development of an emergency contingency
plan for diver wte to other facilities in the
county if necessary expansion permits are not issued p - to the completion of the site
g the San Marcos Landfill's incomi
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and informed implementation decisions. The implementation schedule can also provide
project continuity as city staff, laws and regulations, and other factors change over time
during program development.
7.4 MOMTORING AND EVALUATION
In order to evaluate the effectiveness of a public education program, it is essential to
gather and evaluate a variety of operational data. Public awareness can be determined
through a variety of survey techniques; e.g. service requests and polling using telephone
interviews and direct mail questionnaires. The most obvious indicators of program
effectiveness include:
a Public awareness
Participation rates
Material capture rates
Buy-back center receipts and expenditures
8.0 FACILITY CAPACITY
The City of Carlsbad currently disposes of its solid waste at the San Marcos bLdfilI,
which is owned by the County of San Diego and operated by Herzog Contracting
Corporation of San Diego, California. The site is located southwest from the intersection
of Questhaven and Elfin Forest Roads in San Marcos. At the present landfilling rate of
2 million cubic yards per year. It is anticipated that the closure of the San Marcos
Landfill may occur in 1991 or 1992.
The County of San Diego is currently pursuing the vertical and horizontal expansion of
the landfill. The county is also pursuing the development of an emergency contingency
plan for diver .g the San Marcos Landfill’s incomi vaste to other facilities in the
county if necessary expansion permits are not issued p. c to the completion of the site
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according to the closure plan. Waste transfer stations are planned for the north county
cities currently disposing of solid waste in the San Marcos Landfill. In addition, the
county is proceeding with the siting and permitting of new north and south county
landfills.
9.0 FUNDING COMPONENT
Funding for most of Carlsbad’s current solid waste and recycling programs comes from
the solid waste collection fees. Additional funds will be required for capital projects to
support these programs, particularly as the amount of recyclable material increases over
time and existing facilities within the county reach capacity. The city is willing to
participate fully in any regional concepts that might lead to economies of scale and allow
facilities to be located outside of its current boundaries due to limited land availability.
Funds for SRRE programs will come from any or a combination of the following
sources:
0 Enforcement of penalty against non-recycling citizens, both commercial
and residential
Increase in existing recycling surcharge to residential
collection fees
Commercial recycling service fee
0 Manufacturing excise taxes
0 Variable can rates
0 Disposal fees
0 Franchise Fee
The City of Carlsbad is presently supporting its solid waste programs through
appropriations from the residential service fee. The city will continue to use this
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mechanism to fund the recycling component of the solid waste program. In addition, the
city will review other additional funding sources as the need arises. Several alternative
funding sources such as variable can rates and manufacturing excise taxes also are
economic incentives to change disposal habits.
Total funding mechanisms can only be finalized when regional issues are resolved. The
participation of the cities within the area and the unincorporated county in a regional
facility under a joint powers agreement (JPA) is one of these regional issues being
discussed at this time. The feasibility analysis for any capital facilities will require an
economic evaluation and assessment of the funding mechanisms dependant upon the
structure of the JPA.
10.0 INTEGRATION COMPONENT
The purpose of the integration component and resulting implementation plan and schedule
is to depict the SRRE work activities and establish the proper sequencing to allow
decisions to be made in a timely fashion. Section 10.0 of the SRRE presents the results
of the evaluations conducted for the SRRE, summarizes the technologies and programs
selected, and presents the schedule for program implementation.
Table Es-2, The City of Carlsbad’s Integration Component Goals, lists the waste
integration component, targeted diversion materials, diversion gods to attain in the short-
and medium-terms, and the wastestream reduction attributable to each particular
component.
The short-term implementation schedule, Table ES-3, presents the short-term activities
that will be implemented by Carlsbad. In developing the implementation approach, the
system alternatives selected for inclusion in the city element recognized the following
priority:
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mechanism to fund the recycling component of the solid waste program. In addition, the
city will review other additional funding sources as the need arises. Several alternative
funding sources such as variable can rates and manufacturing excise taxes also are
economic incentives to change disposal habits.
Total funding mechanisms can only be finalized when regional issues are resolved. The
participation of the cities within the area and the unincorporated county in a regional
facility under a joint powers agreement (JPA) is one of these regional issues being
discussed at this time. The feasibility analysis for any capital facilities will require an
economic evaluation and assessment of the funding mechanisms dependant upon the
structure of the JPA.
10.0 INTEGRATION COMPONENT
The purpose of the integration component and resulting implementation plan and schedule
is to depict the SRRE work activities and establish the proper sequencing to allow
decisions to be made in a timely fashion. Section 10.0 of the SRRE presents the results
of the evaluations conducted for the SRRE, summarizes the technologies and programs
selected, and presents the schedule for program implementation.
Table ES-2, The City of Carlsbad's Integration Component Goals, lists the waste
integration component, targeted diversion materials, diversion goals to attain in the short-
and medium-terms, and the wastestream reduction attributable to each particular
component.
The short-term implementation schedule, Table ES-3, presents the short-term activities
that will be implemented by Carlsbad. In developing the impIementation approach, the
system alternatives selected for inclusion in the city element recognized the following
priority:
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CITY OF CARLSBAD INTEGRATION COMPONENT
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
a
SHORT-TERM
YEAR
TASK 1991 1992 1993 1994
1. Source Reduction
evaluate rtate/federal economic
incentive policy ongoing ongoing ongoing ongoing
evaluate the need IO obtain
additional services of a public
relations finn January
conduct a atudy evaluating
alternative rate baructuring
January
evaluate reporting methods
March
audit city wastestream March
develop technical assistance
program for businesses and
institutions
June
review and update City
procurement and specifications
September
begin implementation of
business/institutional source
reduction December
2. Recycling
continue and expand the use of
drop-off bins ongoing ongoing ongoing ongoing
promote the use of the Carlsbad
buy-back center ongoing ongoing ongoing ongoing
continue and expand the
curbside collection program ongoing ongoing ongoing ongoing
evaluate he need for a
permanent recycling facility to
handle cumnl and future January
recycling needs
continue monitoring and
reporting efforts January
review and update recycled
materials March
encourrge a volunlary
commcrciallindustrial recycling
Program June
expand public information campaign July
implement yard waste collection Program September
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CITY OF CARLSBAD INTEGRATION COMPONENT
I"LEMENTATI0N SCHEDULE
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SHORT-TERM
YEAR
TASK 1991 1992 1993 1994
evaluate need for a city waste
composition mdy September
October
3. Composting
conduct market survey December
evaluate need for commercial
landscape drop-off centers December
evaluate the feasibility of a
processing facility January
determine local versus regional
facility capacity assessment
January
implement yard waste
collections program January
produce brochure explaining
composting progmm
requirements March
initiate permitting/ procunment
in conjunction with MFW
transfer station
June
4. Special Waste
determine feasibility of co-
composting yard waste with
rludge December
evaluate and institute private
acctor repolling requirements
for other special wastes
October
implement ;I public information
program for diversion practices
for comction and demolition
May
investigate alternative tire
diversion techniques January
5. Education and Public Information
December/ DecemherIJan
Christmas Tme recycling December January January "ary
information on program
changedadditions ongoing ongoing ongoing ongoing
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CITY OF CARLSBAD INTEGRATION COMPONENT
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
0
SHORT-TERM
YEAR
TASK 1991 1992 1993 1994
evaluate need for a city waste
composition mdy September
October
3. composting
conduct mrrket rurvey December
evaluate need for commercial
landrapc drop-off centers December
evaluate the fusibility of a
processing facility January
determine local versus regional
facility capacity asacssment
January
implement yard waate
collectionr program January
praducc brochure explaining
lUpimncnCr March
initiate pennitling/ procurement
in conjunction with MRFI
tnnrfer station
compostino propr?m
June
4. Special Waste
determine feasibility of co-
componing yard wade with
sludge December
evaluate and institute private
sator reporting requirementa
for other special wastes
October
impleme~ a public infomution
program for diversion pncticcs
for construction and demolition
M.Y
investigate altemtivc tire
diversion techniques Janurry
5. Education and Public Information
December/ Decernher/Jrn , - Christmas Tm recycling December January JUlWry uary
infomution on program
changedadditions ongoing ongoing ongoing ongoing i L
TASK
develop citizens’ advisory
commiaee for solid waste
management issues
develop and conduct
community survey
newsletters and direct mailings
noncnglish materials and
announcements
recycling events
development of community
speakers bureau
public service announcements
public workshops
encourage sshool curriculum
changes
evaluate staffing requirements
evaluate need for additional
public information contract
service
6. Monitoring and Reporting
develop monitoring and
reponing methods for each
component
evaluate programs
modifications to programs
SHORT-TERM
YEAR
1991 1992 1993 1994
January
January
January
January
January
March
March
March
September
October
October
January
July
July
0
a Source reduction
@ Recycling and composting
0 Proper disposal through transformation and land disposal
In reviewing Table ES-3, it must be realized that the early years of implementation of
these planned projects will be difficult for the city due to the combination of new and
expanded programs called for, and the degree of experimentation necessary, to begin
striving toward these very aggressive goals. Many activities will be conducted
concurrently and will require supervision and commitment of city resources to assure that
new and expanded programs receive a fair evaluation over the planning period. The city
will monitor the programs’ success and provide the information necessary to move into
the sustaining programs selected for the medium-term planning period.
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a Source reduction
Recycling and composting
Proper disposal through transformation and land disposal
In reviewing Table ES-3, it must be realized that the early years of implementation of
these planned projects will be difficult for the city due to the combination of new and
expanded programs called for, and the degree of experimentation necessary, to begin
striving toward these very aggressive goals. Many activities will be conducted
concurrently and will require supervision and commitment of city resources to assure that
new and expanded programs receive a fair evaluation over the planning period. The city
will monitor the programs’ success and provide the information necessary to move into
the sustaining programs selected for the medium-term planning period.
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INTRODUCTION
This Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) has been prepared to comply with
California AB 939 requirements. HHWEs of countywide integrated waste management
plans specify how each City or unincorporated area (County) will safely collect, recycle,
treat and dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) generated by households in that
jurisdiction within short-term (1991-1995) and medium-term (1996-2OOO) planning
periods.
The City of Carlsbad is offered participation in the San Diego Regional Household
Hazardous Materials Program (Program) by the County of San Diego Waste Management
Department at no direct cost to the City. The Program has existed since 1985 and is a
joint effort between the County of San Diego and the City of San Diego, administered
by the San Diego County Department of Health Services (DHS). The Program includes
HHW collection and education and public information.
The County of San Diego offers the City of Carlsbad participation in this Program
because the City disposes its solid waste at County landfills and indirectly pays for part
of the Program through tipping fees, a portion of which pay for the County of San
Diego’s HHW program. Because the County receives money for the Program from the
City of Carlsbad through the tipping fees, the County is responsible for describing how
it will safely collect, recycle, treat and dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW)
generated by households in the City of Carlsbad. Therefore, the County’s HHWE is
attached as Appendix A to fulfill the specific requirements of the element for the City of
Carlsbad, and additional information specific to the City’s goals and objectives, existing
conditions, program alternatives and selection, implementation schedule, monitoring and
evaluation, and funding are described below.
Based on data from a recent waste composition study (1990), a total of 1,590,053 tons
of residential waste is disposed each year at landfills within the county. Of this waste,
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44,762 tons are from the City of Carlsbad’s residential wastestream. According to
results of an EPA study conducted in Marin County, California and New Orleans,
Louisiana, approximately 0.4 percent of household (residential) waste is hazardous.
Applying this percentage to the City’s residential wastestream, approximately 6,360 tons
of HHW are disposed each year in San Diego County, 179 tons (3 percent) of which are
from the City of Carlsbad’s residential wastestream.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Consistent with the overall Program goal, the City of Carlsbad’s goal is to prevent illegal
disposal of HHW. To achieve this goal, the City has specified objectives for the
respective planning periods.
SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES ( 199 1 - 1995)
The short-term City-specific objectives include
Continue County-supplied periodic collection events.
Continue in-house and County-supplied education and public information
programs.
MEDIUM-TERM OBJECTIVES (1 996-2000)
The medium-term City-specific objectives include
Utilize/advertise permanent facilities in San Diego County.
Continue County-supplied periodic collection events. If a permanent facility is
placed in close proximity to the City of Carlsbad, periodic collection events may
be discontinued.
Continue in-house and County-supplied education and public information
programs.
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44,762 tons are from the City of Carlsbad’s residential wastestream. According to
results of an EPA study conducted in Marin County, California and New Orleans,
Louisiana, approximately 0.4 percent of household (residential) waste is hazardous.
Applying this percentage to the City’s residential wastestream, approximately 6,360 tons
of HHW are disposed each year in San Diego County, 179 tons (3 percent) of which are
from the City of Carlsbad’s residential wastestream.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Consistent with the overall Program goal, the City of Carlsbad’s goal is to prevent illegal
disposal of HHW. To achieve this god, the City has specified objectives for the
respective planning periods.
SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES ( 199 1 - 19951
The short-term City-specific objectives include
Continue County-supplied periodic collection events.
Continue in-house and County-supplied education and public information
programs.
MEDIUM-TERM OBJECTIVES (1 996-2000)
The medium-term City-specific objectives include
Utilize/advertise permanent facilities in San Diego County.
Continue County-supplied periodic collection events. If a permanent facility is
placed in close proximity to the City of Carlsbad, periodic collection events may
be discontinued.
Continue in-house and County-supplied education and public information
programs.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
The City of Carlsbad currently is implementing quarterly collection events for fiscal year
1991-92, and utilizing the education and public information services offered by the
Program. The City’s events are scheduled for the Safety Center at 2480 Impala Drive
on three Saturdays and one Sunday in the months of August, December, March, and
June. In addition, residents are encouraged to participate in any of the additional
collection events offered countywide through the Program. Table 1 shows a schedule of
the Program’s collection events scheduled for fiscal year 1991-92, and includes events
in the City of Carlsbad.
The City also sponsors a permanent facility, the Fleet Maintenance Facility, to collect
waste oil and automotive batteries. It is open to the public Monday through Friday from
7 am to 4 pm.
PROGRAM SELECTION
The City of Carlsbad has selected to utilize the Program components offered by the
County which include periodic collection events, up to six future permanent facilities
throughout the county (in addition to the two existing facilities), and education and public
information services which are already paid for by the City through tipping fees paid at
the County landfills.
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation of the City of Carlsbad’s periodic collection events began in 1991.
Permanent collection facility implementation dates and locations will be determined by
the County (see Section 5.0, Appendix A). Education and public information will
continue to be administered by the County; however, the City plans to advertise local
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collection events in city newsletters and the newspaper to augment the County’s education
program.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Monitoring and evaluation will be conducted by the County as described in Appendix A,
Section 7.0. The City of Carlsbad will be responsible for an annual City participation
rate in the Program according to its percent of HHW determined to be disposed of
illegally in county landfills. Table 2 shows an estimate of the tonnage of HHW disposed
at landfills in the county by jurisdiction and the percent of the total tonnage of HHW
disposed by each jurisdiction.
FUNDING
The Program is paid for through tipping fees City of Carlsbad residents pay at solid
waste landfills in the County of San Diego. The only costs incurred directly by the City
are approximately $500 per collection event for City of Carlsbad personnel, supplies, and
advertising (education and public information) needed for each event. This amount of
approximately $2,000 per year (four collection events times $500) is paid for through the
City’s General Fund.
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collection events in city newsletters and the newspaper to augment the County's education
program.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Monitoring and evaluation will be conducted by the County as described in Appendix A,
Section 7.0. The City of Carlsbad will be responsibfe for an annual City participation
rate in the Program according to its percent of HHW determined to be disposed of
illegally in county'landfills. Table 2 shows an estimate of the tonnage of HHW disposed
at landfills in the county by jurisdiction and the percent of the total tonnage of HHW
disposed by each jurisdiction.
FUNDING
The Program is paid for through tipping fees City of Carlsbad residents pay at solid
waste landfills in the County of San Diego. The only costs incurred directly by the City
are approximately $500 per collection event for City of Carlsbad personnel, supplies, and
advertising (education and public information) needed for each event. This amount of
approximately $2,000 per year (four collection events times $500) is paid for through the
City's General Fund.
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UTILITIES AND MAT
Assistant Planning Director
ENANCE DIRECTOR ,
, FROM :
C&W%s'LSWD SOURCE EDUCTION St RECYCLING ELEMENT (SRRE)
CARLSBAD HOUSE WWCE ELEMENT (HXWE)
epartment has reviewed the two 'lElementsrt along with the Environmental Impact Assessments forms prepared by your
del? and has determined that the documents are EXEMPT from the ements to prepare an EIRs sr negative declarations
aecordang to section 15262 of the C.E.Q.A. guidelines. This
determination'is based on the following assumptions:
1. The SRRE are not trelements8t as defined by Article
5 of Planning and Zoning.Law (Cal. Government Code sections 65000-66009).
2. The SRRE and the HHWE are "elements" only as
3. The SmE and the HHWE contain no specific '
outlined by AB 939.
implementation strategies and will not have
Pegally binding effects on later activities.
in other words, the SRRE and the HHWE appear to be a feasibility and planning studies. It is also our understanding that other jurisdictions are making a similar C.E.Q.A. determination.
You should note the subsequent actions would be subject to the
requirements of C.E.Q.A. if they had a legally binding effect on later activities. ,The Planning Department would be happy to assist
your department in determining the C.E.Q.A. requirements for future aspects of the program.
If you have any questions regarding this memo or if any of my
correct, please contact me.
7 Exhibit g
Pete Wilson, Governor 0 0 S~ATE OF CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
8800 Cal Center Drive
Sacramento, California 95826
une 2, 1992
Ralph Anderson, Director Utilities and Maintenance Department City of Carlsbad
2075 Las Palmas Carlsbad, CA 92009
RE: Board Comments on Preliminary Draft Source Reduction and
Recycling Element (SRRE) and Household Hazardous Waste Element
(HHWE 1
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Please find below comments by staff of the California Integrated
Waste Management Board (the Board) on the Preliminary Draft Source
Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) and Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) prepared for the City of Carlsbad. Staff reviewed the Elements for compliance with Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 40000 et seq. and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Chapter 9, Planning Guidelines and Procedures for Reviewing and Revising Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plans (The Guidelines).
Those comments which reference the PRC or CCR pertain to mandatory requirements and should be fully addressed in the final SRRE. Comments which request clarification, additional information, or
definition of terms should also be addressed in the final Element. Other comments or recommendations are provided for your consideration.
Staff found the HHWE to be acceptable and have no comments on this document. Comments on the SRRE are provided below. These comments generally refer to issues which are common to most jurisdictions in San Diego County. They focus on the initial Solid Waste Generation Study (SWGS) .
Comments on Initial Solid Waste Generation Study
Summary of Comments
Staff found the SWGS to be insufficient in providing the information and data required by CCR Section 18722 (Solid Waste Generation Studies--General Requirements) and CCR Section 18724
(Additional Requirements and Guidelines for the Initial Solid Waste Generation Study). Specifically, the SWGS requires more precise information on the composition, quantity and diversion of waste for the City. Also, it is unclear that the information presented in
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the SWGS constitutes a representative determination of the solid
wastes generated, diverted and disposed within and by the City as
required by CCR Section 18722(h) (2) (A).
Methodology of SWGS
Pages 2-24 (Methods Used For Solid Waste Characterization): This section describes the methodology which was used to determine the quantity and composition of solid waste disposed by the City. The methodology involved two separate activities. First, a hauler
survey was conducted to determine how much total waste, in tons, was being disposed by the City at County landfills. The second activity involved identifying and allocating waste disposed by sector based upon truck type.
Please explain how this methodology and associated assumptions provides a solid waste generation study which is representative of all residential, commercial, industrial and other sources of generation within the City, as required by CCR Section
18722 (h) (2) (A).
Please describe the sampling methodology for the waste sorts which were conducted at local landfills to characterize the City's waste stream. The description should include the number of samples collected, the approximate weight of the samples, and how the data specific to the City was disaggregated from the regional data, as required by CCR Sections 18722 (f) (5), 18722 (h) and 18724 (b) .
Please provide an outline of the system which the City will use to
gather data on the quantities and composition of solid waste
generated, diverted and disposed as required by CCR Section
18722 (0).
Waste Generated
Please identify in the SWGS the solid waste generated, by waste category and type, as required by CCR Section 18722(j).
Page 2-9 (Public Services and Utilities): Please note that the base amount of solid waste from which diversion levels are
calculated should not include sludge, according to PRC Section
41781(b) (5). With the passage of AB 1520 (Sher, 1991) , the Board
has until July 1, 1992 to determine if sludge will qualify for
diversion credit. Since sludge may count toward diversion in the
future, the City should identify sludge generation in its initial
solid waste generation study, as required by CCR Section 18724(d), but not include it in the waste generation equation contained in CCR Section 187229 (4) (2) . .
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the SWGS constitutes a representative determination of the solid wastes generated, diverted and disposed within and by the City as required by CCR Section 18722(h)(2)(A).
Methodology of 8168
Pages 2-24 (Methods Used For Solid Waste Characterization): This section describes the methodology which was used to determine the quantity and composition of solid waste disposed by the City.
The methodology involved two separate activities. First, a hauler
survey was conducted to determine how much total waste, in tons,
was being disposed by the City at County landfills. The second
activity involved identifying and allocating waste disposed by
sector based upon truck type.
Please explain how this methodology and associated assumptions provides a solid waste generation study which is representative of all residential, commercial, industrial and other sources of
generation within the City, as required by CCR Section
18722 (h) (2) (A).
Please describe the sampling methodology for the waste sorts which were conducted at local landfills to characterize the City's waste stream. The description should include the number of samples collected, the approximate weight of the samples, and how the data specific to the City was disaggregated from the regional data, as
required by CCR Sections 18722(f) (5), 18722(h) and 18724(b).
Please provide an outline of the system which the City will use to gather data on the quantities and composition of solid waste generated, diverted and disposed as required by CCR Section
18722 (0).
Waste Generated
Please identify in the SWGS the solid waste generated, by waste
category and type, as required by CCR Section 18722(j).
Page 2-9 (Public Services and Utilities): Please note that the base amount of solid waste from which diversion levels are calculated should not include sludge, according to PRC Section 41781(b) (5). With the passage of AB 1520 (Sher, 1991), the Board has until July 1, 1992 to determine if sludge will qualify for diversion credit. Since sludge may count toward diversion in the
future, the City should identify sludge generation in its initial
solid waste generation study, as required by CCR Section 18724(d),
but not include it in the waste generation equation contained in CCR Section 187229(g) (2).
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Pages 2-21 (Per Capita Solid Waste Generation Rates): The
estimated future solid waste disposal quantities for the City were based on an estimated present disposal rate of 12.5 pounds per person per day. Please explain the methodology and assumptions used to produce this estimate so that it represents all residential, commercial, industrial and other sources of waste generation in the
City, as required by CCR Section 18722(h).
Waste Disposed
The waste disposal information contained in Tables 2-9 and 2-10 does not identify the waste categories and types that are required by CCR Section 18722 (j) . Please disaggregate the llGlassll, "Hard PlasticI1 , and "Mixed Construction" categories into the required
waste types.
It is noted on Table 2-10 that the "Other Mist." category represents 26.3 percent of the disposed waste and contains multiple
waste categories and types, such as llnon-ferrousll metals, "inert materialsgt , and ltnaturalll and "synthetic textiles. It This approach to waste characterization limits the City's ability to identify and target waste types with diversion potential. For example, the City
cannot count for diversion those waste types contained in the "Other Mist.'' category because those waste types have not been ltidentifiedtt in the SWGS, as required by CCR Section 18724(d). Specifically, the City cannot count materials such as tires, food waste, or non-ferrous metals.
Waste Diverted
Pages 2-12 (Diversion Practices) : Please provide data from the
recently completed diversion survey. Also, please report diverted
material by weight, by waste category and waste type, and by source
of generation within the City as required by CCR Section 18722 (i) .
Comments On Other Components of the SRRE
Disposal Facility Capacity Component
Please include in this component a solid waste facilities need
projection which estimates the additional disposal capacity, in
cubic yards per year, needed to accommodate anticipated solid waste
generation within the City for a 15-year period commencing in 1991, as required by CCR Section 18744(b). The "Disposal Capacity Needs
Analysis11 included in the City's SRRE is for the County of San Diego.
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Monitoring and Evaluation of Programs
Before program monitoring begins, the City should set limits,
levels, or thresholds for the criteria identified in the Recycling
Component. Without such specific quantitative standards, progress
toward the component objectives and overall diversion goals may be
difficult to track.
If you have questions, please call me at (516) 255-2355, or John
Nuffer, at (916) 255-2310.
Sincerely,
dL*&l Jfi&&&..L 9 Judith J. Friedman, Manager Local Assistance Branch, South Section Planning & Assistance Division
cc: Jack Doyle, Chairman, LTF
Robert A. Hawfield, Jr., Project Manager, CDM Reed Bennett, San Diego County Public Works Department
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Monitoring and Evaluation of Programs
Before program monitoring begins, the City should set limits, levels, or thresholds for the criteria identified in the Recycling Component. Without such specific quantitative standards, progress toward the component objectives and overall diversion goals may be difficult to track.
If you have questions, please call me at (916) 255-2555, or John Nuffer, at (916) 255-2310.
Sincerely,
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Judith J. Friedman, Manager Local Assistance Branch, South Section Planning & Assistance Division
cc: Jack Doyle, Chairman, LTF Robert A. Hawfield, Jr. , Project Manager, CDM
Reed Bennett, San Diego County Public Works Department
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Ralph Anderson, Director
Utilities and Maintenance Department
City of Carlsbad
2075 Las Palmas
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Subject: State’s Staff Comments of the Preliminary Draft Source Reduction and
Recycling Element (SRRE)
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM) has been meeting regularly with the California
Integrated Waste Management Board’s (CTWMB) staff and County of San Diego staff
regarding CIWMB comments on the preliminary draft SRRE and HHWE for the
jurisdictions within San Diego County.
CIWMB staff have no comments on the HHWEs for cities within San Diego County and
this document may be adopted as written.
Regarding the SRRE documents, CIWMB staff concluded that the programs and schedules
within the of preliminary draft documents adequately fulfill th8, requirements of the
California Integrated Waste Management Act (IWMA) and the CIWMB’s regulations and
guidelines for preparing the SRREs.
The majority of CIWMB comments relate to the waste generation and composition portion
of each SRRE since historical waste generation data information was used in preparing the
preliminary draft SRREs. CIWMB staff recommended that the final SRRE documents be
provided with revised waste composition and waste quantities which comply with the
state’s standards.
The CIWMB commented that this revised waste characterization study be performed prior
to adoption of the final document. The County of San Diego is now in the process of
conducting a solid waste generation study for the cities within the county. This study is
estimated to be completed in mid-summer 1992, after which, all SRRE documents will be
tentatively frnalized for inclusion in the County Integrated Waste Management Plan
(CW).
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The remaining comments for each city’s document were minor in nature and CIWMB staff
recommends that an addendum be written to address these comments. The addendum
includes city specific, CIWMB, and Task Fordcitizen comments, although, typographical
and grammatical errors are not included. Each city within the County of San Diego should
proceed forward with adoption of the document as a final draft, with the inclusion of the
addendum. If adoption has already occurred you may wish to submit this addendum as
an information item to your City Council. As mentioned previously, all comments in the
addendum will be included in the consolidation of the SRRE documents for inclusion in
the CW. Your City will have an opportunity to adopt the find plan at that time.
If there are any questions or comments, please contact either your team leader, Kathleen
Spring, or myself.
Very truly yours,
CAMP DRESSER & McKEE INC.
Robert W&+$ikq- A. Hawfi d, Jr.
Project Manager
cc: Kathleen Spring, CDM
Julie Ross, City of Carlsbad
Reed Bennett, County of San Diego, Solid B’aste 1 sion
John Nuffer, California Integrated Waste Managem
Steve Sachs, San Diego Association of Governments
Board
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT
ADDENDUM
JUNE 3, 1992
This Addendum serves as a supplement, which will incorporate the changes and
corrections, to the preliminary draft Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) for
the City of Carlsbad, dated April, 1992, submitted by CDM. The program and
implementation schedules, as outlined in the preliminary draft SRRE, meet the state’s
guidelines and requirements. The majority of the comments received from the State
addressed the need for more accurate waste composition data for each jurisdiction. The
County of San Diego is in the process of gathering this data, which will be incorporated
into the Final SRRE.
According to the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (IWMA), each city
is required to review and respond to comments made by the public regarding the proposed
Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous Waste Element
(HHwE).
The April 1992 SRRE draft incorporates the waste quantities and waste composition data
which includes the random survey data diversion quantities for commercidindustrial
services for the base year of 1990. An updated waste characterization study is being
performed by the County which addresses the comments from the CIWMB. In addition,
comments from the Local Task Force, Citizens Advisory Committee, and Technical
Advisory Committee are included.
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CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
COMMENTS
Initial Solid Waste Generation Studv
Waste quantities/composition will be revised after the waste characterization study is
completed by the County of San Diego. These quantities will be incorporated into the
County Integrated Waste Management Plan (CNcrMp), which will be completed early
1993.
The County of Sari Diego, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division has access
to extensive regional data on waste composition in San Diego County. A customized
Scaleware data system was installed and now operates at each landfill, except for the
Borrego Landfill. This system automatically generates reports on quantities disposed by
truck type. This data, in conjunction with hauler surveys, makes it possible for each city
in the county to estimate the specific characterization of it’s wastestream.
The County of San Diego will refine the Scaleware data system to provide weight records
by jurisdiction and the projection of waste quantities and composition which will be based
on a city by city analysis of weight records and revised waste characterization data.
Waste Diverted
Comment: Pages 2-13 (Diversion Practices): Please provide data from the recently
completed diversion survey. Also, please report diverted material by
weight, waste category and waste type and by source of generation.
Response: The revised tables incorporating the random survey results of existing
diversion quantities for commercial and industrial establishments having
been included in the draft SRRE. These tables do not reflect modified
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COMMENTS
Initial Solid Waste Ge nemtion Study -
Waste quantitiedcomposition will be revised after the waste characterization study is
completed by the County of San Diego. These quantities will be incorporabj into the
County Integrated Waste Management Plan (CIWMP), which will be completed early
1993.
The County of San Diego, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division has access
to extensive regional data on waste composition in San Diego County. A customized
Scaleware data system was installed and now operates at each landfill, except for the
Borrego Landfill. This system automatically generates reports on quantities disposed by
truck type. This data, in conjunction with hauler surveys, makes it possible for each city
in the county to estimate the specific characterization of it's wastestream.
The County of San Diego will refine the Scaleware data system to provide weight records
by jurisdiction and the projection of waste quantities and composition which will be based
on a city by city analysis of weight records and revised waste characterization data.
Waste Diverted
Comment: Pages 2-13 (Diversion Practices): Please provide data from the recently
completed diversion survey. Also, please report diverted material by
weight, waste category and waste type and by source of generation.
Response: The revised tables incorporating the random survey results of existing
diversion quantities for commercial and industrial establishments having
been included in the draft SRRE. These tables do not reflect modified
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waste quantity or waste composition data, which will be included in the
frnal SRRE document after completion of the waste characterization study
conducted by the County of San Diego.
Comments on Other ComDonents of SRRE
Comment: Please include in this component a solid waste facilities need projection
estimate which estimates the additional disposal capacity, in cubic yards per
year, needed to accommodate anticipated solid waste generation within the
city for a 15-year period.. .
Response: Table 8-3 reflects disposal capacity needs for the city in cubic yards per
year, assuming successful implementation of SRRE goals.
Comment: At some point in the planning process, the city should set limits, levels or
thresholds for the criteria identified in the Recycling Component ...
Response: This comment has been noted by the city and will be addressed in the final
SRRE for incorporation into the CIWMP.
LOCAL TASK F'ORCE AND ADVISORY COMMITTEES COMMENTS
This Addendum includes public comments received at two public hearings, one of which
was required by IWMA in order to adopt the waste management plan. A Technical
Advisory Committee (TAC)/Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting was held on
January 17, 1992 and a regional SANDAG hearing held on January 24, 1992. The Local
Task Force (SANDAG) hearing held on January 24,1992 served as the first public hearing
for all the San Diego Region's city plans. Comments received at the TACKAC meeting
and SANDAG hearing are addressed in this Addendum, and will be considered in the
preparation of the Final SRRE.
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The following are the comments from the TAC/CAC and LTF, and responses to their
respective comments. These comments have covered all sections of the SRRE document,
and the changes which are recommended will be incorporated in the final SRRE. These
are referenced and listed below.
TAC/CAC Meeting - .Taman 17,1992
Comment: There seems to be a large variation between jurisdictions of the percentages
of waste diverted from the landfills.
Response: The documented percentages of waste diverted from the landfills and
quantities recycled by each jurisdiction is a result of the specific recycling
programs provided by each city and their respective differences. Frequency
of curbside collection may vary from weekly to bi-weekly, and the types of
recyclables collected also varies from city to city. Some curbside collection
programs serve only residents (single and multi-family), and others may
also serve businesses. The level of participation practiced by the
participants is also a factor in diversion rates. Additionally, there exists a
different level of commercial or industrial development in each city, which
would influence the waste composition and diversion rates.
Comment: How is backyard composting going to be approached?
Response: The City of San Diego plans on implementing a pilot backyard composting
program in conjunction with their hauler and the County of San Diego.
Some cities within the county have similar programs and others will pursue
a strong public education campaign which presents the advanFges of
backyard composting and recycling of yard and wood wastes.
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The following are the comments from the TACKAC and LTF, and responses to their
respective comments. These comments have covered all sections of the SRRE document,
and the changes which are recommended will be incorporated in the final SRRE. These
are referenced and listed below.
TACiCAC Meeting - Januarv 17.1992
Comment: There seems to be a large variation between jurisdictions of the percentages
of waste diverted from the landfills.
Response: The documented percentages of waste diverted from the landfills and
quantities recycled by each jurisdiction is a result of the specific recycling
programs provided by each city and their respective differences. Frequency
of curbside collection may vary from weekly to bi-weekly, and the types of
recyclables collected also varies from city to city. Some curbside collection
programs serve only residents (single and multi-family), and others may
also Serve businesses. The level of participation practiced by the
participants is also a factor in diversion rates. Additionally, there exists a
different level of commercial or industriaI development in each city, which
would influence the waste composition and diversion rates.
Comment: How is backyard composting going to be approached?
Response: The City of San Diego plans on implementing a pilot backyard composting
program in conjunction with their hauler and the County of San Diego.
Some cities within the county have similar programs and others will pursue
a strong public education campaign which presents the advanpges of
backyard composting and recycling of yard and wood wastes.
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Comment: Cities must wdrk with local businesses to promote voluntary recycling in
order to eventually impose mandatory recycling. Also, requirements to be
in compliance with the recycling programs by businesses should not be a
condition of obtaining a business license.
Response: Mandating compliance of recycling programs as a condition to obtain a
business license will be a solution considered by many of the jurisdictions.
However, businesses will initially be encouraged to develop their own
recycling and waste diversion plans voluntarily, before further action will
be considered by the cities.
Comment: ShouId recyclables be collected by one truck and the material sorted by a
second truck, and should the method of recycling be decided upon
regionally or locally, rather than mandated by the County?
Response: The materials recycled should be kept consistent regionally, but the decision
for the method of recycling should be made at the city level. Each city
currently has the authority to decide the method of collection, provided
designated recyclables are not taken to the landfill.
Comment: (From the Environmental Health Coalition) Source reduction is mandated
by the State as the highest priority of diversion in AB 939, yet the actual
percentages documented do not account for a substantial percentage of
diversion for each city.
Response: There appears to be a need for better defined source reduction activities
identified by the State in order for more reliable quantification of source
reduction. Cities could take the initiative of implementing additional source
reduction activities, and then add these documented diversion quantities to
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the SRRE. However, it is anticipated that source reduction will not result
in a significant percentage of waste reduction.
SANDAG hear in^ - Januarv 24. 1992
Comment: (From the Environmental Health Coalition) Source reduction quantified by
each city is not adequate and it is suggested that a Source Reduction Task
Force be formed in order to implement source reduction programs.
Response: This may be taken into consideration by each city.
Comment: The Sierra Club made three points and are as follows:
a.
b.
The quantity of waste going into the landfills needs to decrease,
More defined categories of waste products, not identified in the
SRRE as recyclables, need to be diverted from the landfills and
recycled, and;
The responsibility of recycling should remain with the individual c.
Response: The city concurs with these comments
Comment: (From the Polystyrene Packaging Coalition) Polystyrene should replace
"styrofoam" and be added to the list of projected waste quantities to be
diverted and recycled.
Response: The City concurs with the comment, although quantifying the amount of
polystyrene diverted from the landfill may be difficult.
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the SRRE. However, it is anticipated that source reduction will not result
in a significant percentage of waste reduction.
SANDAG Hearine - Januarv 24.1992
Comment: (From the Environmental Health Coalition) Source reduction quantified by
each city is not adequate and it is suggested that a Source Reduction Task
Force be formed in order to implement source reduction programs.
Response: This may be taken into consideration by each city.
Comment: The Sierra Club made three points and are as follows:
a.
b.
The quantity of waste going into the landfills needs to decrease,
More defined categories of waste products, not identified in the
SRRE as recyclables, need to be diverted from the landfills and
recycled, and;
The responsibility of recycling should remain with the individual c.
Response: The city concurs with these comments
Comment: (From the Polystyrene Packaging Coalition) Polystyrene should replace
"styrofoam" and be added to the list of projected waste quantities to be
diverted and recycled.
Response: The City concurs with the comment, although quantifjmg the amount of
polystyrene diverted from the landfill may be difficult.
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Comment: The State should be encouraged to reduce the restrictive regulations which
have been mandated for composting facilities. This effort should be done
by the TAC and CAC.
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Response: This action will be considered and decided by the CAC/TAC and the LTF.
Comment: Waste composition data for each jurisdiction is not adequate and the data
needs to be further broken down, especially the miscellaneous category.
Response: The County will be conducting more detailed waste composition studies,
which is estimated to be completed mid-summer 1992. This study will be
incorporated into each city’s SRRE and submitted for inclusion in the
County Integrated Waste Management Plan required to be adopted by 1994.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ADOPTION OF SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive,
Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO p.m., on Tuesday, June 23, 1992, to consider adoption of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) and Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE). The public hearing is being held pursuant to the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, Section 40000 et seq. of the Public Resources Code.
For additional information contact the Utilities &Maintenance Department at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92009, or phone (619) 438-7753.
If you challenge the adoption of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous Waste Element in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues raised by you or someone else at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad
City Clerk's Office, at or prior to the public hearing.
APPLICANT: City of Carlsbad PUBLISH: May 21, 1992 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF
SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT
AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT
The City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the City's Source
Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) and Household Hazardous Waste Element
(HHWE). The public hearing is being held pursuant to the California Integrated Waste
Management Act of 1989, Section 40000 et seq. of the Public Resources Code.
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For additional ahformation contact the Utilities & Maintenance Department at 2075 Las
Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92009, or phone (619) 438-7753. The public hearing will
be held at the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June18(\1992 at 6:OO
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TO: CIJY CLERKS OFFICE
FROM: Utilities & Maintenance Director
RE: PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST
Attached are the materials necessary for you to notice Public Hearing to consider adoption of
Source Reduction & Recycling;
Element and Household Hazardous Waste Element ~3
Please notice the item for the Council meeting of 06/0&92
for a public hearing before the City Council.
Please note this item requires 30 days public notice by law.
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PRELIMINARY DRAFT
Household Hazardous Waste Element
December 5, 1991
Prepared by
CAMP DRESSER & McKEE INC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section rn
INTRODUCTION 1
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2
EXISTING CONDITIONS 3
PROGRAM SELECTION 3
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION 3
MONITORING AND EVALUATION 4
FUNDING 4
LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1 San Diego Regional Household Hazardous Materials Program
Fiscal Year 1991-92 Collection Event Schedule 5
at San Diego County Landfills by Jurisdiction
2 1990 Estimate of Annual Tonnage of HHW Disposed
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APPENDICES
Appendix A County of San Diego
Household Hazardous Waste Element
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INTRODUCTION
This Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) has been prepared to comply with
California AB 939 requirements. HHWEs of countywide integrated waste management
plans specify how each City or unincorporated area (County) will safely collect, recycle,
treat and dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) generated by households in that
jurisdiction within short-term (199 1-1995) and medium-term (1996-2000) planning
periods.
The City of Carlsbad is offered participation in the San Diego Regional Household
Hazardous Materials Program (Program) by the County of San Diego Waste Management
Department at no direct cost to the City. The Program has existed since 1985 and is a
joint effort between the County of San Diego and the City of San Diego, administered
by the San Diego County Department of Health Services (DHS). The Program includes
HHW collection and education and public information. .
The County of San Diego offers the City of Carlsbad participation in this Program
because the City disposes its solid waste at County landfills and indirectly pays for part
of the Program through tipping fees, a portion of which pay for the County of San
Diego’s HHW program. Because the County receives money for the Program from the
City of Carlsbad through the tipping fees, the County is responsible for describing how
it will safely collect, recycle, treat and dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW)
generated by households in the City of Carlsbad. Therefore, the County’s HHWE is
attached as Appendix A to fulfill the specific requirements of the element for the City of
Carlsbad, and additional information specific to the City’s gods and objectives, existing
conditions, program alternatives and selection, implementation schedule, monitoring and
evaluation, and funding are described below.
Based on data from a recent waste composition study (1990), a total of 1,590,053 tons
of residential waste is disposed each year at landfills within the county. Of this waste,
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44,762 tons are from the City of Carlsbad’s residential wastestream. According to
results of an EPA study conducted in Marin County, California and New Orleans,
Louisiana, approximately 0.4 percent of household (residential) waste is hazardous.
Applying this percentage to the City’s residential wastestream, approximately 6,360 tons
of HHW are disposed each year in San Diego County, 179 tons (3 percent) of which are
from the City of Carlsbad’s residential wastestream.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Consistent with the overall Program goal, the City of Carlsbad’s goal is to prevent illegal
disposal of HHW. To achieve this goal, the City has specified objectives for the
respective planning periods.
SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES (1 99 1 - 1995)
The short-term CiQ-specific objectives include
Continue County-supplied periodic collection events.
Continue in-house and County-supplied education and public information
programs.
MEDIUM-TERM OBJECTIVES ( 1996-2000)
The medium-term City-specific objectives include
Utilize/advertise permanent facilities in San Diego County.
Continue County-supplied periodic collection events. If a permanent facility is
placed in close proximity to the City of Carlsbad, periodic collection events may
be discontinued.
Continue in-house and County-supplied education and public information
programs.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
The City of Carlsbad currently is implementing quarterly collection events for fiscal year
1991-92, and utilizing the education and public information services offered by the
Program. The City’s events are scheduled for the Safety Center at 2480 Impala Drive
on three Saturdays and one Sunday in the months of August, December, March, and
June. In addition, residents are encouraged to participate in any of the additional
collection events offered countywide through the Program. Table 1 shows a schedule of
the Program’s collection events scheduled for fiscal year 1991-92, and includes events
in the City of Carlsbad.
The City also sponsors a permanent facility, the Fleet Maintenance Facility, to collect
waste oil and automotive batteries. It is open to the public Monday through Friday from
7 am to 4 pm.
PROGRAM SELECTION
The City of Carlsbad has s’elected to utilize the Program components offered by the
County which include periodic collection events, up to six future permanent facilities
throughout the county (in addition to the two existing facilities), and education and public
information services which are already paid for by the City through tipping fees paid at
the County landfills.
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation of the City of Carlsbad’s periodic collection events began in 1991.
Permanent collection facility implementation dates and locations will be determined by
the County (see Section 5.0, Appendix A). Education and public information will
continue to be administered by the County; however, the City plans to advertise local
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collection events in city newsletters and the newspaper to augment the County's education
program.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Monitoring and evaluation will be conducted by the County as described in Appendix A,
Section 7.0. The City of Carlsbad will be responsible for an annual City participation
rate in the Program according to its percent of HHW determined to be disposed of
illegally in county landfills. Table 2 shows an estimate of the tonnage of HHW disposed
at landfills in the county by jurisdiction and the percent of the total tonnage of HHW
disposed by each jurisdiction.
FUNDING
The Program is paid for through tipping fees City of Carlsbad residents pay at solid
waste landfills in the County of San Diego. The only costs incurred directly by the City
are approximately $500 per collection event for City of Carlsbad personnel, supplies, and
advertising (education and public information) needed for each event. This amount of
approximately $2,000 per year (four collection events times $500) is paid for through the
City's General Fund.
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TABLE 1
San Diego Regional Household Hazardous Materials Program
Fiscal Year 1991-92
Collection Event Schedule
Date Location Sponsoring City
July 1991
Sat. 7/13 Imperial Beach City Hall Imperial Beach
865 Imperial Beach Blvd. 92032
9915 Magnolia Ave. 9207 1
Sun. 7/14 Santana High School Santee
August 1991
Sat. 813 Lot Adjacent to San Marcos
Judd Wire 92069
870 kos Vallecitos Blvd.
2480 Impala Dr. 92008
7323 University Ave. 91941
135 El Camino Real 92024
Sat. 8/10 Safety Center Carlsbad
Sat. 8/17 Helix High School La Mesa
Sat. 8/31 County Public Works Station Encinitas
September 1991
Sat. 917 Transit Station Escondido
700 W. Valley Parkway 92025
Sat. 917 Vista Courts Vista
325 S. Melrose 92083
Sat. 9/14 Ramona High School Ramona
Sat. 9/21 Fallbrook High School Fallbrook
Sat. 9/28 El Capitan High School Lakeside
Sat. 9/28 Montgomery High School San Diego
1401 Hanson Lane 92065
2400 So. Stagecoach Rd. 92028
10410 Ashwood St. 92040
3250 Palm Ave. 92154
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Date Location Sponsoring City
Sat. 10/5
Sun. 10/6
Sat. 10/12
Sun. 10/13
Sat. 10119
Sat. 10/19
Sat. 10/26
Imperial Beach City Hall
865 Imperial Beach Blvd. 92032
City Operations Center (COC) Oceanside
4925 Oceanside Blvd. 92054
County Road Station Julian
1524 Hwy 78 92036
9915 Magnolia Ave. 9207 1
Lot Adjacent to San Marcos
Judd Wire 92069
870 Los Vallecitos Blvd.
Rancho Bemardo High School
13010 Paseo Lucido 92128
El Cajon City Hall
200 E. Main Street 92020
Imperial Beach
Santana High School SaIlt€k?
San Diego
El Cajon
Sat. 11/2
Sat. 1119
Sat. 11/16
Sat. 11/16
Sat. 1 1/23
Transit Station Escondido
700 W. Valley Parkway 92025
County Public Works Station Encinitas
135 El Camino Real 92024
Helix High School La Mesa
7323 University Avenue 9 1942
General Dynamics San Diego
5001 Kearny Villa Road 92123
Borrego Springs High School
2281 Diegueno Road 92004
Borrego Springs
Date Location Sponsoring City
Sat. 1217
Sat. 12/14 .
Sun. 12/15
Vista Courts Vista
325 S. Melrose Drive 92083
County Road Station campo
Hwy 94 & Forrest Gate
Safety Center Carlsbad
2480 Impala Drive 92008
9 1906
Sat. 1/4 Transit Station
Sat. 1/11
700 W. Valley Parkway
Lot Adjacent to Judd Wire
870 Los Vallecitos Blvd.
City Operations Center (COC)
4925 Oceanside Blvd.
County Public Works Station
135 El Camino Real
Sun. 1/12
Sat. 1/18
Sun. 1/19 Home Depot
255 Town Center Parkway
El Cajon City Hall
200 E. Main Street
Sat. 1/25
Escondido
92025
San Marcos
92069
Oceanside
92054
Encinitas
92024
Santee
9207 1
El Cajon
92020
Sat. 2/1
Sat. 2/1 Old Navy Hospital
Sat. 2t8 Descanso Elementary School
Imperial Beach City Hall
865 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Park Blvd. and President’s Way
24842 Viejas Blvd.
Imperial Beach
92032
San Diego
92 103
Descanso
92016
Date Location Sponsoring City
Sat. 2/15 Helix High School
Sat. 2/22
7323 University Avenue
County Admin. Center (CAC)
(South Parking Lot)
1600 Pacific Highway
325 S. Melrose Drive
Sat. 2/29 Vista Courts
La Mesa
91942
San Diego
92101
Vista
92083
Sat. 317 Borrego Springs High School
2281 Diegueno Road
Sat. 9/21 Ramona High School
1401 Hanson Lane
Sat. 3/28 UCSD Campus
Parking Lot #355
off North Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
2480 Impala Dr.
Sat. 3/28 Safety Center
Borrego Springs
92004
Ramona
92065
San Diego
92137
Carlsbad
92008
Sat. 414
Sun. 4/5
Sat. 4/11
Sat. 4/11
Transit Station Escondido
700 W. Valley Parkway 92025
City Operations Center (COC) Oceanside
4925 Oceanside Blvd. 92054
Lot Adjacent to Judd Wire
870 Los Vallecitos Blvd. 92069
Patrick Henry High School
(San Carlos) 92120
6702 Wandemere Drive
San Marcos
San Diego
Date Location Sponsoring City
Sat. 4/25 El Cajon City Hall
200 E. Main Street
County Public Works Station
135 El Camino Real
Sat. 4/25
Sun. 4126 Fallbrook High School
2400 So. Stagecoach Rd.
El Cajon
92020
Encinitas
92024
Fallbrook
92028
Sat. 512
Sat. 519
Sun. 5/10
Sat. 5/16
Sat. 5/23
Sat. 5/30
Imperial Beach City Hall
865 Imperial Beach Blvd. 92032
County Road Station Julian
1524 Hwy 78 92036
Home Depot Santee
255 Town Center Parkway 9207 1
Helix High School La Mesa
7323 University Avenue 9 1942
Monte Vista High School
3230 Sweetwater Springs Road 91977
Vista Courts Vista
325 S. Melrose Drive 92083
Imperial Beach
Spring Valley
Sat. 616
Sat. 6/13 Safety Center
O’Farrell School of Performing Arts
2425 Dusk Drive
2480 Impala Drive
San Diego
92 139
Carlsbad
92008
TABLE 2
1990 Estimate of Annual Tonnage of HHW Disposed
at San Diego County Landfills by Jurisdiction
Annual Residential HHW Disposed in Percent of
Jurisdiction Waste Disposed Residential Total HHW
(Tons)' Wastestream (Tons)2 Disposed
Carlsbad 44,762 179 3
Chula Vista 95,849 383 6
Coronado 18,966 76 1
Del Mar 7,372 30 <1
El Cajon 85,986 344 5
Encinitas 54,632 219 3
Imperial Beach 18,750 75 1
La Mesa 36,079 148 2
Lemon Grove 8,850 35 1
National City 45,789 183 3
Escondido 88,949 356 6
Oceanside 91,364 366 6
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Poway 8,747
San Marcos 36,779
Santee 36,802
Solana Beach 11,652
Vista 53,515
Unincorporated 199,708
Total 1,589,053
San Diego 644,502
35 1
2,578 41
147 2
147 2
47 1
2 14 3
799 13
6,361 100
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APPENDIX A
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
PRELIMINARY DRAFI'
Household Hazardous Waste Element
November 15, 1991
Prepared by
CAMP DRESSER & McKEE INC.
1925 Palomar Oaks Way, Suite 300
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Printed on Recycled Paper
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1 .O INTRODUCTION 1-1
2.0 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2-1
2.1 Short-term Objectives 2-1
2.2 Medium-term Objectives 2-2
3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS 3-1
3.1 Existing Program Conditions 3-1
3.2 Program Components 3-1
3.2.1 Collection 3-1
3.2.2 Load Checking 3-9
3.2.3 Disposal and Handling 3-9
3.2.4 Recycling, Reuse, and Source Reduction
3.2.5 Waste Types and Quantities
'3-9
3 - 10
3 - 11
3 - 15 3.3 Education and Public Information
3.4 Illegal Disposal
4.0 EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES 4-1
4.1 Collection 4-1
4.1.1 Periodic 4- 1
4.1.2 Permanent- 4-4
4.1.3 Mobile 4-4
4.1.4 Local 4-5
4.2 Load Checking 4-5 . 4-5
4.3.1 End-uses of Materials 4-6
5.0 PROGRAM SELECTION 5-1
5.1 Program Components 5-1
5.1.1 Collection 5-1
5-5
5-5
5-5
5-7
4.3 Recycling, Reuse, and Source Reduction
5.1.2 Load Checking 5-4
5.1.3 Recycling, Reuse, and Source Reduction
5.2 Targeted Participation Goals, Waste Types, and Quantities
5.3 Education and Public Information
5.4 Cooperative Multi-j urisdictional Activities
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued
Section Page
6.0 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION 6-1
6.1 Tasks and Schedule of Implementation 6-1
6.2 Program Implementation Responsibilities 6-1
7.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION 7-1
7.1 Method Selection 7-1
7.1.1 Load Checking 7-1
7.1.2 Collection Events 7-2
7.1.3 Public Education Programs 7-2
7.2 Evaluation Criteria 7-2
7.3 Responsibilities 7-4
8.1 Selected Program Cost Estimate 8-1
8.0 FUNDING 8-1
8.2 Revenue Sources 8-3
8.2.1 Current 8-3
8.2.2 Alternative and Contingency Sources 8-3
APPENDICES
Appendix A San Diego Regional Household Hazardous Waste Program, Printed
and Audio Visual Materials
Appendix B Public Information Flyers
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1-1 Examples of Household Hazardous Waste 1-2
3-1 County of San Diego
HHW Community Collection Events
Fiscal Year 1990-91 3-2
3-2 San Diego Regional Household Hazardous Materials Program
Fiscal Year 1991-92
Collection Event Schedule 3-4
3-3 Regional Household Hazardous Materials Program
Composition of Wastestream
Comparison of Three Fiscal Years 3-12
3-4 Regional Household Razardous Materials Program
Comparison of Number of Participants and Volume of HHW Collected
Three Fiscal Years 3-13
3-5 1990 Estimate of Annual Tonnage of HHW Disposed
at San Diego County Landfills by Jurisdiction 3-16
4-1 Evaluation of Diversion Alternatives 4-2
5-1 Selected Program and Estimated Schedule of Implementation
County of San Diego HHW Program 5-2
5-3 Regional Household Hazardous Materials Program
Projected Number of Participants and Volume of HHW Collected 5-6
8-1 Estimated County HHW Program Costs
Short term (1991-1995) 8-2
8-2 Expenditures
Fiscal Years 1989-90 and 1990-91 8-4
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1 .O INTRODUCTION
This Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) has been prepared to comply with
California AB 939 requirements. HHWEs of countywide integrated waste management
plans specify how each city or unincorporated area (County) will safely collect, recycle,
treat and dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) generated by households in that
jurisdiction within short-term (199 1-1995) and medium-term (1996-2000) planning
periods.
HHW results from products purchased by the general public for household use which,
because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, and/or chemical characteristics, may
pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly
treated, disposed, or otherwise managed. Although thousands of consumer products can
fall into this classification, there are five general categories: household cleaners,
automotive products, home maintenance and improvement products, lawn and garden
products, and miscellaneous items. Table 1-1 lists several specific examples of each
category.
Improperly disposed HHW may leach into the groundwater or flow to receiving waters
via storm drains and cause health and safity risks. These materials do not belong in the
municipal solid wastestream because of the danger they pose to refuse collectors and
equipment. Nor do they belong in landfills, storm drains, sewer, or water systems
because of the potentially serious human health and environmental consequences. In
addition, California State law prohibits the disposal of HHW in Class 111 landfills.
However, because much of the general public is not yet well informed regarding this
requirement and/or how to legally dispose of HHW, illegal disposal of HHW material
does occur.
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TABLE 1-1
Examples of Household Hazardous Waste'
HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS
- Drain Openers - Oven Cleaners - Wood and Metal Cleaners and Polishers - Toilet Bowl Cleaners - General Purpose Cleaners - Disinfectants
AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS
- Oil and Fuel Additives - Grease and Rust Solvents - Carburetor and Fuel Injection Cleaners - Air Conditioning Refrigerants - Starter Fluids - Lubricating Fluids - Radiator Fluids and Additives - Waxes, Polishes, and Cleaners - Grease and Rust Solvents
- Transmission Additives
- Body Putty
HOME MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT PRODUCTS
- Paint Thinners - Paint Strippers and Removers - Adhesives - Paints - Stains, Varnishes, and Sealants - Wood Preservatives
LAWN AND GARDEN PRODUCTS
- Herbicides - Pesticides - Fungicides
MISCELLANEOUS
- Batteries - Fingernail Polish Removers - Pool Chemicals - Photo Processing Chemicals
' Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response - U.S. EPA, A Survev of Household Hazardous Wastes
and Related Collection Proeram; October 1986.
- Note: Not all examples above are hazardous products (e.g., some oven cleaners are not hazardous). The
hazard associated with a specific product depends on its specific chemical constituents.
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The San Diego County Department of Health Services (DHS) has administered a joint
San Diego Regional Household Hazardous Materials Program (Program) between the
County of San Diego and the City of San Diego since 1985. One of the initial goals of
the Program was to prevent disposal of HHW in all solid waste landfills in San Diego
(six operated by the County and one by the City of San Diego).
Because most of the funding for the Program comes from landfill tipping fees, and both
the City of San Diego and County of San Diego have their own landfills, the City of San
Diego Waste Management and Water Utilities Departments equally pay for collection and
disposal fees for HHW generated within the City of San Diego; whereas the County of
San Diego Department of Solid Waste pays for collection and disposal fees for HHW
generated within all other incorporated cities and the unincorporated areas (County).
Education and public information costs are basically shared between the City of San
Diego and the County.
Based on data from a recent waste composition study (1990), a total of 1,590,053 tons
of residential waste is disposed each year at landfills within the county. Of this waste,
199,708 tons are from the unincorporated areas’ (County of San Diego) residential
wastestream. According to results of an EPA study conducted in Marin County,
California and New Orleans, Louisiana, approximately 0.4 percent of household
(residential) waste is hazardous. Applying this percentage to the county’s residential
wastestream, approximately 6,360 tons of HHW are disposed each year in San Diego
County, and 799 tons (13 percent) of this waste are from the County of San Diego’s
(unincorporated areas) residential wastestream.
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2.0 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Substantial progress has been achieved toward accomplishing the joint Program’s two
primary goals:
Educate the residents of San Diego County on which materials may become HHW
and on the hazards and risks associated with the use, storage, and improper
disposal of household hazardous waste. Educational objectives include
encouraging residents to a) reduce the use of hazardous products by the use of
safer substitutes and prudent purchasing and b) recycle or properly dispose of
those products that have been purchased and are no longer needed.
Provide appropriate and convenient disposal opportunities for HHW for all San
Diego County residents. Safe disposal alternatives have included the use of
regional collection events, drop-off services at a permanent facility and a local
treatment, storage or disposal (TSD) facility, and home pick-up services.
To comply with AB 939, this Element incorporates additional alternative component
objectives to expand the County-specific program with the ultimate goal of eliminating
the generation of household hazardous waste and its illegal disposal.
2.1 SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES
The County of San Diego will participate with the City of San Diego in the regional
Program. The short-term County-specific objectives incIude
Institute a load checking program at all landfills. Use designated staff at the
landfill to monitor the wastestream for the presence of HHW. Redirect material
to appropriate disposal centers and impose fines on repeat offenders of illegal
HHW disposal methods.
Site and place in operation one additional permanent collection center (in addition
to the two existing) at planned transfer station sites. The purpose of permanent
facilities is to augment periodic community collection events and create convenient
HHW drop-off alternatives for the public.
Continue using existing permanent drop-off centers in Coronado and Chula Vista
for all county residents and pick-up services for the disabled.
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Providdcontinue community collection events a) 12 times per year in
unincorporated areas, b) quarterly in Carlsbad, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido,
Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Oceanside, San Marcos, Santee, and Vista, c) semi-
annually in Lemon Grove and Poway once they locate suitable sites. Del Mar and
Solana Beach residents may choose to utilize collection events in Encinitas;
advertising and staffing needs will be met through the cities’ cooperative efforts.
The schedule and locations will be evaluated and adjusted annually, or as
necessary to fulfill the needs of the community.
Facilitate the development of markets or facilities that appropriately reuse
household hazardous materials. Where reuse markets are unidentifiable, recycling
and disposal markets for recovered HHW will be develojxdprovided.
Continue an active public education program to create a high level of public
awareness of the proper storage and disposal of HHW and to encourage source
reduction such as the use of alternative household products that are not hazardous
and prudent purchasing.
Support/initiate/sponsor legislation or reguIation changes to streamline the
permitting process for permanent HHW collection centers/facilities.
2.2 MEDIUM-TERM OBJECTIVES
Additional measures that the County of San Diego will incorporate during the medium-
term planning period include
Continue program components implemented during the short term.
Site and place in operation up to five additional permanent HHW collection
centers. Periodic community collection events may be reduced in frequency or
eliminated in cities/communities where permanent facilities exist.
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3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS
3.1 EXISTING PROGRAM CONDITIONS
San Diego County Department of Health Services (DHS) Hazardous Materials
Management Division (HMMD) has been operating the San Diego Regional Household
Hazardous Materials Program (Program) for the County of San Diego and the City of
San Diego since 1985 to provide a means to safely collect, recycle, treat and dispose of
household hazardous waste (HHW) generated by households in the county. Participation
in the Program is open to all county residents.
3.2 PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Existing program components include collection, load checking, disposal and treatment,
recycling, reuse, and source reduction. The waste types and quantities associated with
program components are included below.
3.2.1 COLLECTION
Collection events in the Program include periodic community collection events, two
permanent drop-off centers, and home pick-up services for the disabled.
Periodic Collection Events
Nine annual community collection events were operated by the County of San Diego in
cooperation with DHS in fiscal year 1990-91. The city or County provides the location
and traffic personnel, while DHS provides the safety equipment, supplies, training and
supervision. DHS is also responsible for all permitting and documentation. Employees
of a hazardous waste contractor remove the HHW from residents’ cars and package and
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Vehicles Date Location (Residence)
Average
Gals./ Volume
(Gals.) Residence
5/16/91
51 1819 1
512219 1
Escondido 732 6942 9.5
Del Mar 943 9252 9.8
La Mesa 326 3163 9.7
Totals 4,402 43,335 9.8
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In working with the cities and communities to establish additional one-day collection
events which serve the needs of communities that do not have permanent centers, the
County has increased collection events from 9 in fiscal year 1990-91 to 58 in fiscal year
1991-92. Of these events, 12 are in the unincorporated region and the rest in
incorporated cities. See Table 3-2.
Permanent Facilities
Drop-off services are available at permanent facilities including the treatment, storage,
and disposal (TSD) facility in Chula Vista and the City of Coronado fire station.
Because these facilities can be utilized during normal working hours on weekdays, and
Saturdays, they provide an option for residents who are unable to attend weekend
community collection events.
The permanent TSD facility offers a drop-off service Monday through Saturday for
residents who first obtain a "control number" (for tracking) from the Program hotline
service. The hotline number is (619) 338-2267. The Coronado facility, opened in
January 1990 at the City of Coronado Fire Station, is not a TSD facility, but has a
variance that allows it to store HHW for up to 90 days.
Local Home Pick-uD
The Program offers a pick-up service for disabled residents. By contracting with a
hazardous waste hauler, the Program makes arrangements to pick up the HHW at the
handicapped individuals' homes once they have obtained their "control number" from the
Program hotline service.
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Date Location Sponsoring City
Sat. 7/13
Sun. 7/14
Imperial Beach City Hall
865 Imperial Beach Blvd. 92032
9915 Magnolia Ave. 9207 1
Imperial Beach
Santana High School santee
Sat. 8/3 Lot Adjacent to
Judd Wire
870 Los Vallecitos Blvd.
Sat. 8/10 Safety Center
Sat. 8/17 Helix High School
Sat. 8/31
2480 Impala Dr.
7323 University Ave.
County Public Works Station
135 El Camino Real
San Marcos
92069
Carlsbad
92008
La Mesa
91941
Encinitas
92024
Sat. 917
Sat. 917
Sat. 9/14
Sat. 9/21
Sat. 9/28
Sat. 9/28
Transit Station Escondido
700 W. Valley Parkway 92025
Vista Courts Vista
325 S. Melrose 92083
Ramona High School Ramona
1401 Hanson Lane 92065
Fallbrook High School Fallbrook
2400 So. Stagecoach Rd. 92028
El Capitan High School Lakeside
10410 Ashwood St. 92040
Montgomery High School San Diego
3250 Palm Ave. 92154
Date Location Sponsoring City
Sat. 10/5
Sun. 10/6
Sat. 10/12
Sun. 10/13
Sat. 10/19
Sat. 10/19
Sat. 10/26
Imperial Beach City Hall
865 Imperial Beach Blvd. 92032
City Operations Center (COC) Oceanside
4925 Oceanside Blvd. 92054
County Road Station Julian
1524 Hwy 78 ' 92036
Santana High School Sank€!
9915 Magnolia Ave. 92071
Lot Adjacent to San Marcos
Judd Wire 92069
870 Los Vallecitos Blvd.
Rancho Bernard0 High School
13010 Paw Lucido 92128
El Cajon City Hall
200 E. Main Street 92020
Imperial Beach
San Diego
El Cajon
Sat. 1112 Transit Station
Sat. 11/9
Sat. 11/16 Helix High School
Sat. 11/16 General Dynamics
Sat. 11/23
700 W. Valley Parkway
County Public Works Station
135 El Camino Real
7323 University Avenue
5001 Kearny Villa Road
Borrego Springs High School
2281 Diegueno Road
Escondido
92025
Encinitas
92024
La Mesa
91942
San Diego
92123
Borrego Springs
92004
TABLE 3-2
San Diego Regional Household Hazardous Materials Program
Fiscal Year 1991-92
Collection Event Schedule
Date Location Sponsoring City
December 1991
Sun. 1218 Vista Courts Vista
325 S. Melrose Drive 92083
Sat. 12/14 County Road Station Campo
Sun. 12/15 Safety Center CarIsbad
Hwy 94 & Forrest Gate
2480 Impala Drive 92008
91906
January1992
Sat. 114 Transit Station Escondido
Sat. 111 Lot Adjacent to Judd Wire San Marcos
Sun. 10/6 City Operations Center (COC) Oceanside
Sat. 118 County Public Works Station Encinitas
700 W. Valley Parkway 92025
870 Los Vallecitos Blvd. 92069
4925 Oceanside Blvd. 92054
135 El Camino Real 92024
Sun. 1/19 Home Depot santee
255 Town Center Parkway 92071
200 E. Main Street 92020
Sat. 1/25 El Cajon City Hall El Cajon
February 1992
Sat. 211 Imperial Beach City Hall Imperial Beach
865 Imperial Beach Blvd. 92032
Sat. 2/1 Old Navy Hospital San Diego
Park Blvd. and President’s Way 92103
Sat. 218 Descanso Elementary School Descanso
24842 Viejas Blvd. 92016
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Date Location Sponsoring City
Sat. 2/15
Sat. 2/22
Sat. 2/29
Helix High School La Mesa
7323 University Avenue 9 1942
County Admin. Center (CAC)
(South Parking Lot) 92101
1600 Pacific Highway
Vista Courts Vista
325 S. Melrose Drive 92083
San Diego
Sat. 3/7
Sat. 9/21
Sat. 3/28
Sat. 3/28
Borrego Springs High School
2281 Diegueno Road 92004
Ramona High School Ramona
1401 Hanson Lane 92065
UCSD Campus San Diego
Parking Lot #355 92137
off North Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
Safety Center Carisbad
2480 Impala Dr. 92008
Borrego Springs
Sat. 4/4
Sun. 415
Sat. 4/11
Sat. 4/11
Transit Station Escondido
700 W. Valley Parkway 92025
City Operations Center (COC) Oceanside
4925 Oceanside Blvd. 92054
Lot Adjacent to Judd Wire
870 Los Vallecitos Blvd. 92069
Patrick Henry High School
(San Carlos) 92120
6702 Wandemere Drive
San Marcos
San Diego
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TABLE 3-2
San Diego Regional Household Hazardous Materials Program
Fiscal Year 1991-92
Collection Event Schedule
Date Location Sponsoring City
April 1992 continued
Sat. 4/25 El Cajon City Hall El Cajon
Sat. 4/25 County Public Works Station Encinitas
Sun. 4/26 Fallbrook High School Fallbrook
200 E. Main Street 92020
135 El Camino Real 92024
2400 So. Stagecoach Rd. 92028 -
May 1992
Sat. 5i2 Imperial Beach City Hall Imperial Beach
865 Imperial Beach Blvd. 92032
Sat. 519 County Road Station Julian
1524 Hwy 78 92036
255 Town Center Parkway 9207 1
Sat. 5/16 Helix High School La Mesa
7323 University Avenue 9 1942
Sat. 5/23 Monte Vista High School Spring Valley
3230 Sweetwater Springs Road 9 1977
Sat. 5/30 Vista Courts Vista
325 S. MeIrose Drive 92083
Sun. 5/10 Home Depot santee
June 1992
Sat. 616 O’Farrell School of Performing Arts San Diego
Sat. 6/13 Safety Center Carlsbad
2425 Dusk Drive 92 139
2480 Impala Drive 92008 -
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3.2.2 LOAD CHECKING
A pilot load checking program was placed in operation at the Otay Landfill in August
1991, but is not yet in full operation. As of September 10, 1991, approximately one half
of the staff had been hired and the office trailers had not all arrived. The program uses
a combination of surveillance of suspicious vehicles and random inspection of
commercial vehicles to monitor the wastestream for all types of hazardous waste. A
form is in place that includes the vehicle’s origin, waste type, and responsible party
identified and any enforcement action. In addition, hazardous waste stored at the onsite
storage facility will be lab-packed and inventoried. A load checking program will be
implemented at the Otay, San Marcos, and Sycamore Landfills by the end of 1991. The
program is planned for expansion to the lower-volume Ramona and Borrego Landfills in
the beginning of 1992.
3.2.3 DISPOSAL AND HANDLING
The permanent collection facility in Chula Vista, a state-licensed TSD facility, operates
as the central processing facility for the countywide Program. All HHW is brought to
the facility for consolidation prior to treatment and/or shipment. Approximately 90
percent of the total HHW collected in the 1990-91 fiscal year Program was recycled or
reused; the balance was treated, incinerated or landfilled.
3.2.4 RECYCLING, REUSE, AND SOURCE REDUCTION
As described above, approximately 90 percent of the HHW collected during fiscal year
1990-91 was either recycled or reused. The specific wastestreams most amenable to
recycling and reuse are water-based paints, thinners, stains, waste oil, automotive
batteries and soil amendments. All oil-based paint and solvents are used for fuel
blending or as fuel supplements at cement kilns. These products represent approximately
35-40 percent of the total wastestream.
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Market development for recycling and reuse alternatives for HHW is significant in the
Program. New markets are continually being sought to facilitate the recycling or reuse
of HHW. In addition to Program efforts, privately-operated recycling centers are
established at Otay, Sycamore, and San Marcos Landfills. They accept waste oil and
automotive batteries only. Market development of water-based paints is emphasized in
the Program because it is amenable for reuse and represents a large percentage of HHW
collected. For example, an anti-graffiti ordinance in effect throughout the county
requires immediate eradication of graffiti, and water-based paint is supplied through the
Program at no cost to cities or communities requesting it.
Source reduction efforts are difficult to document, but source reduction, including the
purchase of alternative non-hazardous products and prudent purchasing, is advocated to
the San Diego community via the education program.
3.2.5 WASTE TYPES AND QUANTITIES
The collection program only accepts househoZd hazardous waste excluding:
radioactive materials
pressurized gas cylinders
infectious waste
shock-sensitive material
explosive material (including ammunition)
PCBs
It is recommended that all material be stored in its original container, and that quantities
not exceed 5 gallons or 50 pounds (the maximum transportable quantity allowed by law)
per visit. All collected waste is manifested and transported by registered haulers who
provide appropriate vehicle placards and labels. The DHS accepts the legal role of waste
generator.
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In San Diego County, it is estimated that approximately 6,300 tons of HHW are disposed
at solid waste landfills each year. Approximately 460 tons of HHW was collected in the
joint Program in the 1990-91 fiscal year. The HHW collected by the Program represents
approximately seven percent of the HHW estimated to be illegally disposed at landfills.
Table 3-3 shows the types and quantities of HHW collected for the last three fiscal years.
According to data from both fiscal years 1989-90 and 1990-91, approximately 67 percent
of the total HHW collected by the Program is latex and oil-based paint. (Oil-based paint
includes liquid flammables.) Another 9 to 16 percent is used motor oil. Approximately
90 percent of all HHW collected by the Program was recycled or reused in fiscal year
1990-9 1.
Table 3-4 shows the number of participants and total volume of HHW collected by the
City of San Diego and County of San Diego programs over the last three fiscal years
according to DHS records. In fiscal year 1990-91, the County of San Diego’s program
had about 5,265 participants that legally disposed 54,296 gallons of HHW through the
Program. The County’s volume represents approximately 53 percent of the total quantity
collected by the DHS during that fiscal year. Fifty three (53) percent is very close to the
combined unincorporated (County) and incorporated areas (excluding the City of San
Diego) percent of the total county population (approximately 55 percent).
3.3 EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
One of the key elements of the Program is an ongoing education and public information
program directed toward increasing public awareness. A variety of instructional and
promotional materials are used to inform residents of the potential dangers associated
with unsafe use and disposal of HHW, and to publicize and encourage the use of safer
substances, prudent purchases, and the collection program where necessary. The HHW
Program uses the following methods of publicity:
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Regional Household Hazardous Materials Program
Comparison of Number of Participants and Volume of HHW Collected
Three Fiscal Years FF-1 SanDiego SanDiego Participant
1
Community Events 2,881 2,606 5,487 45,186 8.2
1988- Drop-offs 477 445 922 13,886 15.1
I’8g Pick-ups 71 85 156 2,067 13.3
Totai 3,429 3,136 6,565 61,139 9.3
Community Events 3,533 2,402 5,935 49,543 8.3
625 589 1,214 12,324 10.15
14’ 14 1,634 116.9
Pick-ups 65 70 135 2,228 16.5
42 4 373 93.3
Total 4,223 3,079 7,302 66,102 9.1
Community Events 4,402 8,92 1 83,439 9.4
75 8 1,464 143 16 9.9 Ffzj 4: 626’ 626 2,302 3.6
Pick-ups 61 81 142 1,867 13.1
Total 5,286 5,867 11,153 102,124 9.2
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A hotline service to answer questions, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
During the fiscal year 1989-90, an average of 525 calls were received each month.
An additional 300 phone calls per month were received by a non-profit
organization contracted to conduct part of the community outreach efforts.
A manual distributed to public and private agencies to assist staff with properly
answering questions about household hazardous waste.
School programs which include an interactive computer program for grades
kindergarten through third, and a high school presentation to target materials used
in wood and auto shop, and arts and crafts classes.
Presentations to community groups to encourage prudent purchasing and utilizing
proper disposal options. Presentations for 140 community groups were made in
the fiscal year 1989-90.
A training program for refuse collectors on the dangers of HHW which included
a manual and video tape.
Brochures and literature provided to schools and community service groups.
These were maint&ned at 211 Iocations throughout the county, and 400
groups/organizations were co~tacted with information and flyers on collection
events in the fiscal year 1989-90.
Articles and advertisements in Id newspapers, and radio and television
announcements regarding the Program's collection events and special topics
including spring cleaning, safer substitutes, recycling, prudent purchasing and
summehme safety.
Curricula for grades 4-6 and 7-9 which include Iessons on toxic materials.
'* A logo for easy recognition of Program materials and events. This logo was
incorporated onto public information items including a Program fact sheet, pencils,
bookmarks, magnets, and T-shirts.
A list of the informational materials and literature, and the educational and audio-visual
materials avaiIable is included as Appendix A. Examples of Program flyers are included
as Appendix B.
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3.4 ILLEGAL DISPOSAL
California law prohibits the disposal of HHW in Class 111 landfills. However, because
the general public is not well informed regarding this requirement and/or how to legally
dispose of HHW, illegal disposal occurs. Common locations of illegal disposal of HHW
include storm drains, sanitary sewers, roadsides, and landfills.
It is estimated (see Section 1.0) that 799 tons of HHW are illegally disposed by County
(unincorporated area) residents each year. This volume represents approximately 13
percent of the total HHW disposed annually at San Diego Iandfills. It is difficult to
estimate the volume of HHW disposed in other media. Table 3-5 provides a breakdown
of the estimated tonnage of HHW disposed illegally by County and incorporated city
residents.
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I ’ Based on data from a two-year waste composition study conducted by the County of San Diego (1990).
According to results of an EPA study conducted in Marin County, California and New Orleans, Louisiana,
approximately 0.4 percent of household (residential) waste is hazardous.
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4.0 EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES
The County of San Diego will continue to participate with the City of San Diego in the
DHS-operated Program. This is an evaluation of alternatives that would augment the
current regional Program.
Components of the program alternatives include 1) periodic, permanent, mobile, and
local collection, 2) load checking, 3) recycling, and 4) source reduction. Each of these
components was evaluated in terms of its (a) hazards, (b) ability to accommodate future
changes in economic, technical, and social conditions, (c) ability to implement in
planning periods, (d) need for expansion or addition of facilities to support
implementation, (e) feasibility for public use, (f) consistency with local rules, regulations
and plans, (g) institutional barriers to implementation, and (h) cost for the respective
planning periods. Table 4-1 is a summary of the alternatives evaluation. Recycling and
source reduction alternatives were also evaluated in terms of their availability of end uses
of materials.
4.1 COLLECTION
HHW programs typically employ a variety of collection methods. Permanent drop-off
centers are the most common method, while mobile collection centers and even curbside
collection are used. Advantages and disadvantages are associated with each method.
4.1.1 Periodic
Periodic collection centers allow flexibility of location and dates of operation without the
need of a TSD facility permit. Location and traffic personnel are required in conjunction
with specially-trained personnel that provide supervision, collection, permitting, and
documentation. Packaging and transportation are provided by staff from a TSD facility.
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The major disadvantages are the inconsistent days and hours of operation, and the large
number of personnel required.
4.1.2 Permanent
Permanent collection centers serve as drop-off facilities. Specially-equipped structures
provide a safe storage area where wastes are segregated and lab-packed by part- or full-
time trained technicians. The major
advantage of a permanent location is that once residents learn of its frequency of
operation and permanent location, they will likely use it instead of an illegal method of
disposal. The major disadvantage is the time and cost required for siting, permitting,
etc., and the not-in-my-back-yard (NIMBY) problem of public perception.
The HHW is collected by a licensed hauler.
The County is planning transfer stations for all solid waste. The transfer stations will
provide commercial and private haulers facilities to transfer their smaller loads of waste
into larger vehicles. A permanent collection center could be operated at each of the
transfer stations to divert hazardous waste from the landF!l.
4.1.3 Mobile
Mobile collection centers allow flexibility of location and times of operation. A mobile
collection center consists of a trailer equipped to properly receive and "package"
household hazardous wastes manned by properly trained technicians. They are generally
moved from one location to another among permitted sites on a regularly scheduled
basis. The major disadvantages of a mobile facility are the need to overcome a negative
public perception of HHW hauled from one community to another, the capital investment
of a trailer, and designing a trailer with enough capacity for a "typical" San Diego event.
A periodic collection event at a permanent location will supply nearly the same
advantages at a much lower cost (no capital costs incurred).
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4.1.4 Local
There are a few local programs, including curbside programs (e.g., Seattle, WA and
Jacksonville, FL) that collect waste oil; however, local programs can be expensive and
curbside methods are not well suited for hazardous waste collection. Although
convenient to homeowners, curbside collection presents a health threat to children and
pets because hazardous waste is left unattended at the curb.
4.2 LOAD CHECKING
Monitoring for the presence of HHW in the solid waste stream is done at the site of
collection and/or the site of disposal. It is a cooperative effort between haulers and
landfill operators. As more collection programs become automated, it will be difficult
for haulers to inspect loads at the site of collection. However, disposal and transfer
facilities will have adequate load checking programs. They will survey loads that are
dumped at the tipping table and inspect loads at random. A combination of these two
methods is the most effective for diverting hazardous waste.
The load checking program to be implemented at each of the future transfer stations will
involve removal of hazardous waste from the wastestream before it reaches the landfill.
4.3 RECYCLING. REUSE. AND SOURCE REDUCTION
Once the hazardous waste is collected it can be recycled, reused, disposed, or used as
a fuel supplement. Although many waste types can be recycled, the recycling options
for each waste type are limited. Gasoline, antifreeze, waste oil, and lead-acid automotive
batteries can be recycled. Latex paint can be reused as well as recycled. Reuse,
however, is often not practical because the exact contents of collected material is
generally not documented. Material that cannot be reused or recycled is used as a fuel
supplement or disposed. The best source reduction technique is to use alternative non-
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hazardous household products. Source reduction is part of the education and public
information program emphasis.
4.3.1 END-USES OF MATERIALS
The following is an outline of the primary products that currently have known end-uses.
Used Oil
Used oil can be recycled through private businesses in San Diego County. Several
private recycling centers, buy-back recycling centers at landfills, a major oil company
and some automotive service centers either currently accept or are planning to accept
used oil for recycling. A current list of these businesses is maintained and distributed
by the DHS.
Paint
In the San Diego County paint recycling program, latex is segregated and consolidated
into 55-gallon drums and made available for distribution after testing. While the current
use is principally for graffiti eradication programs, efforts can be made to broaden paint
uses and distribution in order to increase this market.
Automotive Batteries
Automotive batteries are accepted for recycling at all community collection events,
permanent collection centers, buy-back centers operating at solid waste landfills and by
private recycling yards and some retailers throughout the county. Residents can sell their
automotive batteries for an average of $1.50 each. Some private recyclers will pick up
the batteries as well. The DHS maintains and distributes a list of battery recyclers.
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5.0 PROGRAM SELECTION
This section discusses the HHW program alternatives selected for implementation or
expansion in the County of $an Diego. The selected comprehensive program for the
County includes permanent collection centers, one-day collection events, load checking,
and an extensive education and public information program. Program tasks and a
schedule of implementation are outlined in Table 5- 1.
The County of San Diego will participate with the City of San Diego in the existing joint
Program and work toward increasing the capture rate, or quantity collected over time,
of HHW. The County’s capture rate should improve considerably with the establishment
of additional permanent collection centers and one-day collection events.
5.1 PROGRAM COMPONENTS
The program provides for HHW coliection, load checking, recycling, and reuse
components supported by a continued aggressive education and public information effort.
Source reduction will contiiue to be a voluntary component and will be encouraged as
part of the education program.
5.1.1 COLLECTION
The collection of HHW will be accomplished through permanent and periodic drop-off
facilities, and a continued home pick-up service for the disabled.
Permanent Facilities
In order to address the need for convenient and appropriate disposal options for HHW,
up to six new permanent collection centers are proposed for construction at planned
transfer stations. It will be easier to obtain approvals for permanent facilities on the
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County of San Diego HHW Program
!Short-term Period
(1991-1995) Task
COLLECTION PROGRAM
Periodic Community Events ongoing
Evaluate Need annually
Pick-up for Disabled ongoing
Permanent Facility
Existing Sites ongoing
One North County Site at Planned Transfer Stations
Siting 04/91 - 07/93
Permitting and Design 08/93 - 01/94
Construction 10193 - 01/94
Operation 01/94 - ongoing
Establish Schedule for up to Five Additional Sites 01/95
Siting - up to 2
Siting - up to 3
01/93 - 12/95
Operation
LOAD (=HECKlh'G PROGRAM
Operation at All County Landfills and Transfer Stations 07/91 - 01/92
RECYCLINGiREUSE PROGRAM
Develop New Markets for End-Uses ongoing
EDUCATION PROGRAM ongoing
MONLTORING/EVALUATION/REPORTI" 01/91 - annuaily
Medium-term Period
(1996-2000)
ongoing
annuaily
ongoing
ongoing
ongoing
01/96 - 01/98
01196- 12/00
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Same sites as the transfer stations as these locations will have already undergone the
rigorous approval process necessary for waste-related facilities. These sites are centrally
located, and can provide the most convenient disposal alternative to the public at a
reasonable cost. Additionally, costs of education and public information will decrease
over time as residents become familiar with the facilities’ locations and hours of
operation. The County will continue, for the present time, using existing permanent
drop-off centers in Coronado and Chula Vista, which will be accessible to all county
residents.
Periodic Communitv Collection Events
Periodic collection has been implemented because (1) it is relatively cost effective, (2)
additional community collection events in less-covered areas can be implemented in a
short time frame, and (3) Ihere are minimal capital costs incurred. The County of San
Diego has offered to implement DHS-operated collection events in each incorporated city
(except the City of San Diego) four times per year. For the 1991-92 fiscal year, the
events will be held quarterly in Carlsbad, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial
Beach, La Mesa, Oceanside, San Marcos, Santee, and Vista; and semi-annually in
Lemon Grove and Poway once they locate suitable sites. Del Mar and Solana Beach
residents may choose to utilize collection events in Encinitas. Collection events will be
provided approximately 12 times per year in unincorporated areas to cover the relatively
large distances between communities there.
The schedule and locations of events will be evaluated and adjusted annually, or as
necessary to fulfill the needs of the community. Community collection events will be
continued while permanent centers are being established. The role of these events,
compared with that of the new permanent facilities, will be evaluated and their number
per year amended to maintain a comprehensive and effective collection program.
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Pick-up for Disabled
Pick-up for disabled county residents will be continued in this program. The high cost
of collection makes the future availability of this service unpredictable.
5.1.2 LOAD CHECKING
Federal and State regulations require that municipal landfills and transfer stations
implement a Hkdous Waste Exclusion Program (CFR 40 Parts 257 and 258; CCR
Title 23 Section 2523). The County of San Diego’s program, to be implemented in
1991, will utilize spotters and random load checking at all existing and proposed County
landfills and transfer stations to identify hazardous materials, including HHW, before
disposal at the landfill.
The load checking program is expected to help to:
Encourage the proper disposal of hazardous waste
Reduce the quantity of HHW entering the solid wastestream
Ensure proper management of hazardous materials identified in incoming solid
wastestream at all six County landfills
Identify generators who put hazardous wastes in the solid wastestream and provide
for effective education of and enforcement against non-complying generators.
In order to exclude hazardous wastes from entering solid waste landfills, load
checkersjspotters will be deployed at each landfill to intercept, identify, store and dispose
of any household (or other) hazardous waste reaching that point. Appropriate facilities
will be provided at each solid waste landfill to properly identify, package and temporarily
store HHW. A licensed hazardous materials hauler will periodically remove identified
hazardous materials pursuant to the Health and Safety Code provisions.
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5.1.3 RECYCLING, REUSE, AND SOURCE REDUCTION
The recycling program will continue to seek recycling and treatment alternatives for
wastes received at the collection centers. Recycling will continue to be the preferred
method over disposal and incineration. In addition, commercial recyclers will be
encouraged to enter the marketplace where needed.
5.2 TARGETED PARTICIPATION GOALS. WASTE TYPES, AND OUANTITIES
The County is targeting an initial 50 percent increase in the number of participants and
volume of HHW collected due to a greatly expanded program, leveling off in a few years
to a 15 percent annual increase. Table 5-3 shows targeted and historic Program
participation.
In the past, the County’s and City’s programs have each accounted for approximately 50
percent of the total number of participants and volume collected. Beginning in fiscal
year 1991-92, the County has expanded its program to 50 collection events compared to
the City’s 8 events. The County expects this will significantly increase the CountyKity
ratio for HHW collection.
r The various percentages and types of household hazardous waste collected have remained
fairly consistent over the last four fiscal years. The types of HHW targeted for
collection should be very similar to those discussed in Section 3.2.5.
5.3 EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
The existing public education program is an integral part of the total HHW Prografn and
will continue to be aggressive in order to:
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TABLE 5-3
Regional Household Hazardous Materials Program
Historic and Projected
Number of Participants and Volume of HHW Collected'
Participants Volume
Annual Total HHW Annual
Program Percent
Increase (gallons) Increase
Fii1 Year Number of Vehicles/ Percent
Participants
1 9 87-8 8 5,479 -- 45,667 --
1988-89 6,565 20 61,139 34
1989-90 7,302 11 66,102 8
1990-9 1 11,153 53 102,124 54
1991-92 16,730 50 153,186 50
1992-93 20,913 25 19 1,483 25
1993-94 26,141 25 239,354 25
1994-95 31,369 20 287,225 20
1995-96 37,643 20 344,670 20
1996-97 43,289 15 396,371 15
1997-98 49,782 15 455,827 15
1998-99 57,249 15 524,201 15
1999-00 65,836 15 602,831 15
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1) Increase public awareness of the risks of the household hazardous materials used
in the home.
2) Educate the public on safer substitutes for hazardous materials in the household,
prudent purchasing, and proper disposal methods.
3) Support HKW collection-event siting efforts and recycling programs.
This will be accomplished through:
a) Cooperative efforts with government agencies to advertise and distribute
information,
b) Presentations to community groups,
c) Printing and distributing information to individuals, organizations, and businesses,
d) Generating public service announcements and news releases, and
e) Providing school curricula.
5.4 COOPERATIVE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL ACTIVITIES
This County of San Diego program is based on multi-jurisdictional implementation efforts
with the City of San Diego, focused primarily on education and public information and
monitoring and evaluation. All collection events and permanent facilities will be
available to any county resident from either the City of San Diego or County of San
Diego areas of responsibility. Individual and joint program efforts will continue to be
administered by the San Diego Department of Health Services for the County of San
Diego and City of San Diego programs.
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6.0 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
6.1 TASKS AND SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION
Tasks identified for the County of San Diego’s implementation are outlined in Table 5-1.
The estimated dates of commencement and completion are shown according to the task’s
estimated schedule within the short- and medium-term planning periods.
6.2 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible staff for program implementation include the following:
1) The County of San Diego Department of Health Services, Hazardous Materials
Management Division (DHS-HMMD) for all tasks excluding load checking, and
siting of permanent facilities. These tasks include permitting, contract monitoring
and contract implementation.
2) County of San Diego Department of Public Works Solid Waste Management
Division (DPW) for the load checking program at County landfills and transfer
stations, and siting of permanent collection facilities.
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7.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION
The following sections describe the methods and evaluation criteria for the monitoring
and evaluation component of the program which will be a joint effort between the County
of San Diego and the City of San Diego.
7.1 METHOD SELECTION
According to AB 939, the alternative methods available to quantify and monitor the
achievement of program objectives include a waste generation study, solid waste
characterization study, an assessment of changes that affect HHW generation, and
monitoring of volumes/types of HHW collected. Because the last alternative has
occurred in the HHW Program since its inception, the data obtained from this alternative
would be the most useful for program evaluation because historic data is available.
Monitoring of volumes and types of HHW collected through the load checking program
and collection services is feasible, efficient, and cost effective and would therefore be the
most likely method of monitoring and evaluation to be implemented. In addition, a
public survey to determine the effectiveness of the education and public information
program will be performed.
7.1.1 LOAD CHECKING
Quantities of HHW will be collected during the load checking program at the landfill.
Household hazardous wastes will be identified, labeled and stored for proper disposal.
The party responsible for illegal disposal attempts will be issued a Notice of Violation
by the Department of Public Works (County).
An inspection load checking form will be filled out for any hazardous waste found during
screening to specify the origin, date, time, name and identification of the party
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responsible for illegal disposal, waste type(s) and quantity(s). Documentation on repeat
violators will be referred to the DHS Hazardous Materials Management Division and the
Hazardous Waste Task Force for potential legal action.
Load checking data will be accumulated in an annual summary for inclusion with the
HHW collection data and public survey summaries. HHW volumes and waste types
illegally disposed will be classified by jurisdiction and show percent contribution by
jurisdiction.
7.1.2 COLLECTION EVENTS
Continue monitoring of results from collection events. As shown in Tables 3-2 and 3-3,
HHW type and quantity data are currently gathered from community collection events
and drop-offs and pick-ups at permanent facilities. The jurisdiction the waste came from
within the County-operated areas will be added to the data as well. A compilation of
these data will show percent participation by jurisdiction and percent increases in number
of participants and volume.
7.1.3 PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Information will be collected on the effectiveness of the education program by conducting
an annual telephone survey that focuses on each jurisdiction. Questions will include
references to the location of the community collection events, knowledge of common
HHW and alternative products, and level of househoIds’ awareness of the San Diego
regional HHW Program.
7.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA
HHW volumes and waste types will be classified by jurisdiction and volumetric data will
be compared with other jurisdictions to obtain a percent of the total collected/illegally
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disposed by jurisdiction. These data will be compared with Table 5-2 to determine
capture rates by jurisdiction. Results will take into account population increases by using
a growth factor. Existing disposal alternatives and education and public information
programs in those citieskommunities which a) have a low participation rate according
to collection data and b) are illegally disposing relatively more than other
cities/communities according to load checking data will be evaluated with the public
survey data. Program efforts will be focused on additional collection alternatives and/or
a focused education and public information effort in that city/community as is determined
necessary.
In addition, the annual volume of HHW collected by the program and the amount
illegally disposed that is discovered in the load checking program will be calculated and
compared with historic data to determine annual percent increases in volume collected
and decrease in the volume illegally disposed. If the capture rates increase faster than
growth, it can be reasonably assumed that there is diversion of HHW from the landfills
and other illegal disposal sources.
If data show the program is ineffective at achieving the program’s objectives and targeted
number of participants and volume of HHW collected, the following tasks will be
performed:
1. Initiate a public information campaign focused on household hazardous waste
disposal violations by citizens and commercial entities and a general public
awareness campaign.
2. Intensify household hazardous waste collection activities.
3. Fine identified violators.
4. As a last resort, initiate legal action on all identified commercial violators.
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An annual report will be produced giving the results of the monitoring and evaluation
methods and additional focused program tasks necessary according to monitoring and
evaluation data.
7.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible staff for monitoring and evaluation methods and implementation include the
following:
1) County of San Diego Department of Public Works Solid Waste Management
Division @PW) for the load checking data at County landfills.
2) City of San Diego Waste Management Department (SDWMD) for the load
checking data at the City’s landfill(s).
3) The County of Sari-Diego Department of Health Services, Hazardous Materials
Management Division @HS-HMMD) for data collection from HHW collection
programs, the telephone surveys, monitoring and evaluation data gathering, and
the annual report.
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8.0 FUNDING
Although proper disposal of hazardous waste is expensive, the cost of operating a
household hazardous waste program can be kept to a reasonable level. For example, the
Program operates at an average total annual cost of $1454165 per participant. This
compares favorably to the $400 average per participant in Los Angeles County.
8.1 SELECTED PROGRAM COST ESTIMATE
Table 8-1 contains cost estimates for planning, implementation, and monitoring and
evaluation of the major components of the HHW program to be conducted by the County
of San Diego. Support program costs to the County for contracted services are included,
as well as for DHS-operated programs. The tabulated cost estimates do not include costs
incurred by private contractors to carry out program services in the unincorporated areas
of the county.
The cost estimates are based on the following assumptions:
Equipment and building costs, but not the cost of possible land purchases, are
included under capital costs.
All programs listed will be implemented as previously described.
Succeeding year costs include an inflation rate of 4 percent.
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8.2 REVENUE SOURCES
8.2.1 CURRENT
Table 8-2 shows the 1989-90 and 1990-91 fiscal years’ costs for respective funding
agencies of the existing regional HHW Program. The County of San Diego has an
agreement with the City of San Diego that provides for the San Diego Regional
Household Hazardous Materials Program. The County shares the costs for education and
public information, and pays 100 percent of disposal costs attributed to the County’s
targeted collection wastestream (all jurisdictions but the City of San Diego) via collection
services within the county or control numbers from drop-off facilities. The comparative
total program percentage costs were about 50/50 percent for the County and the City of
San Diego during fiscal year 1990-91. The County anticipates that ratio to change, and
expects to pay approximately $45,000 more than the City during fiscal year 1991-92.
The County’s costs are currently funded through the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund by use
of a County landfill surcharge of approximately $0.50 per ton. The tipping fees will be
increased to fund increased program costs where necessary.
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8.2.2 ALTERNATIVE AND CONTINGENCY SOURCES
As the program expands and more collection centers are established, operating costs will
increase. When solid waste disposal quantities decrease and revenue from the surcharge
drops, the County and City may have to consider instituting some type of user fee and/or
other charge. A contingency revenue source may come from bond funding.
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Funding Agency 1989-90 1990-91
Expenditures Expenditures
Solid Waste Enterprise Fund $ 645,429 $ 963,697
City of San Diego Waste 6 18,984 845,67 1
Management and Water
Utilities Departments
Agency (Sewer Revenue 0
Fund)
Encina Administrative 6,900 6,900
Totals $ 1,271,313 $1,816,268
Percent
Increase
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APPENDIX A
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
PRINTED AND AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS
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APPENDIX A
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
PRINTED AND AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS
FTSCAL YEAR: 1989-90
PRINTED MATERIALS AND LITERATURE
Collection Event Flyers
"Put Toxic Waste In Its Place" General Fact Sheets
Home Safe Home Fact Sheets - Household Cleaners
Home Safe Home Fact Sheets - Garden Pest Control
Home Safe Home Fact Sheets - Indoor Pest Control
Home Safe Home Fact Sheets - Automotive Products
Home Safe Home Fact Sheets - Arts & Crafts
Home Safe Home Fact Sheets - Paint Products
The World is Full of Toxic Waste - Your Home Shouldn't Be --A Comprehensive
Brochure.
"Que Substancias Toxicas Existen En Su Hogar?" -- A Household hazardous waste
brochure in Spanish.
EDUCATIONAL MANUALS
Storm Drain Stencil -- A whimsical duck conveys the message: "No dumping, I live
downstream" through a stencil students can paint near their storm drains as an
enhancement activity for the school program.
For K - 3rd Grade, An interactive Computer DisDlay -- Using a Macintosh computer
and a touch screen, the program takes a child through the rooms of a house to
discover household toxics and their hazards. Activity sheets are also available.
These educational materials are used in schools, museums and community events.
4th - 6th Grade Household Toxics Curriculum -- Developed in conjunction with
educators and school administrators, the curriculum includes: activity sheets, student
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workbooks, game boards, a complete teacher instruction guide plus a ten-minute
video, Outta Sight. - Outta Mind, which introduces the topic of household toxics.
6th - 9th Grade Household Toxics Curriculum -- An interdisciplinary curriculum
covering science, health, social sciences and language arts. Includes daily lesson
plans and a seven minute video, Hazardous Waste: Whose Problem Is It Anywav?,
featuring students on an unique journey in discovering hazardous waste in their
homes.
Teacher Training Program -- Introduces teachers to the curricula and provides
follow-up and technical assistance. Teachers receive training as well as a quarterly
newsletter, Teachers Talk Toxics.
Toxic Free Challence -- A quick and easy inventory of an individual’s knowledge
of facts about household toxics.
Refuse Collector Training Manual and Videotam Program -- Training program
developed to educate refuse collectors about the hazards posed by toxics dumped in
the trash. The illustrated guide and video, Get Smart About Toxics, are distributed
to all refuse collectors during special training sessions.
AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS
Household Hazardous Waste -- A 15-minute slide program.
Safer Substitutes: Alternatives to Toxic Household Products -- A 15-minute slide
and audio tape program used in conjunction with presentation to community groups
and adult students. Available in both English and Spanish.
Outta Sight. Outta Mind -- A ten minute video used with the 4th - 6th grade
Household Toxics Curriculum which introduces the topic of household toxics.
Hazardous Waste: Whose Problem Is It Anywav? -- A seven minute video program
for use with the middle or junior high school curriculum featuring students on an
unique journey in discovering hazardous waste in their homes.
-s -- A videotape program for training refuse collectors.
Home Safe Home --A slide show program used in conjunction with presentation to
community groups and adult students. Available in English and Spanish.
Be An Ecological - ShoDDer -- A videotape program which addresses specific pest
control problems and recommends and demonstrates safer alternatives.
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APPENDIX B
PUBLIC INTORMATION FLYERS