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TO: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DATE: September 25, 1990
FROM: Perfecto Villarreal , Executive Director cc:
SUBJECT: WASTE MANAGEMENT
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ACCEPT report from Housing Authority staff on conservation and recycling
measures to be taken at Housing Authority developments.
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND:
California Assembly Bill #939 mandates that cities and counties reduce waste
going to landfills 25% by 1995, and 50% by the year 2000 or face a $10,000 per day
fine for failure to meet this requirement.
The Housing Authority fully realizes the impact of failure to comply. It is
seen not only as a financial and economic issue, but as a preservation of resources
taking into consideration environmental , ecological , and social issues as well .
Currently, the County of Contra Costa has Curbside Recycling Programs geared to
single family homes. Plans, targeting "pick-up" at multi-family units and
businesses, are forthcoming. County Departments and Agencies are included within the
Community Development Department's immediate agenda to begin recycling efforts.
The Housing Authority has begun to develop a strategy to implement recycling
efforts within its developments. Following is a brief outline of the action plan
designed to meet recycling objectives.
PHASE I
EDUCATION
Through participation with the Contra Costa County Community Development
Department, waste management workshops will be scheduled to educate staff
members and residents in identifying household hazardous waste materials; how to
shop carefully and consume prudently; and to prepare waste for recycling.
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. OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: ATTESTED SEP 2 5 1990
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Commissioners
M3e2/7-e3 BY ��L DEPUTY
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Board of Commissioners
September 25, 1990
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* A copy of the Contra Costa County Recycling Guide will be posted on all
site, office, and development bulletin boards. This guide will provide
recycling information and locations of recycling centers.
PHASE II
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
Through individual and group participation:
* Encourage staff and residents to use established recycling programs.
* Eventually establish on-site waste management programs throughout all
developments.
* Develop a pilot on-site recycling program at a to be determined family
site and senior complex through resident and staff participation. A
Curbside Recycling Program would be encouraged using Authority
transportation and tenant assistance. Proceeds from this joint effort
would go to the Resident Association Fund.
PHASE III
COMPLIANCE
The Authority will continue educational programs and encourage participation.
Every effort will be made to ensure compliance with the County's Recycling
Program for multi-family dwellings, when implemented.
cc; County Administrator
County Counsel
Housing Authority