1. The Missing Piece of Zero Waste: Renee Robertson City of San Diego February 24, 2010

2.  Snap shot of food waste in California  Prioritizing diversion programs  Zero waste approach  Starting a food waste diversion program  Other zero waste alternatives

3. = Composting facility currently accepting food waste

5. 139,758 tons/year

6. Commercial: 51,000 tons Single Family: 50,000 tons Multi-Family: 32,000 tons

7. End goal is not merely diversion, but the re-creation of waste in to valuable products CompostMulch Wood Chips

8.  Reduce  Destination Facility  In-House Collection  Storage & Hauling

9.  Reduce  Destination Facility  In-House Collection  Storage & Hauling

10.  Reduce  Destination Facility  In-House Collection  Storage & Hauling

11.  Reduce  Destination Facility  In-House Collection  Storage & Hauling

13.  Source separated, un-bagged food scraps  Water tight “end dump” container  Zero contamination  Loads not older than 10 days  Food scraps only - no paper, biodegradable plates, cups, or utensils  No waxed cardboard

14.  Choosing pre and/or post consumer streams  Colored & labeled collection containers  Staff training & education  Posters & signs using your own pictures

15.  Enclosed container to reduce vectors & odors  Connection to sewer line  Area to rinse out collection containers  Drain covers to capture food scraps  Mechanical arm to empty 32 gal. containers

16.  Animal feed  Food donation  Anaerobic digestion  Vermicomposting

18. Renee Robertson Recycling Specialist 858-627-3308 RobertsonR@sandiego.gov