Diversion, Planning and Local Assistance Division Historical Performance Automated Systems Measurement Accuracy The Future WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

What Guides Us? Saving our customers time and money Improving our information delivery system Enhancing our tools and accuracy Focusing on types of materials still left in the waste stream Leveraging tools and technology to assist an increased number of customers WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

In the Beginning There Was No Automation … Diversion rate calculations were done by hand, a painstaking process. There was no easy way for the public to view board data There was no model annual report. Report formats varied widely. Board staff spent enormous amounts of time reviewing and analyzing jurisdiction reports Jurisdictions spent a lot of time and money reporting to the CIWMB. WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

Jurisdiction Annual Reports Fully Automated WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

The On-line Diversion Rate Calculator WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

Generation Based and Adjustment Based Diversion Rates Jurisdiction Submitted Diversion Rate Data from Electronic Annual Report WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

Number of Adjustment Factor Diversion Rates Using Default DRS Jurisdiction Submitted Data from Electronic Annual Report, generation-based diversion rates excluded WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

Jurisdictions Embrace New Methods Electronic vs. Paper Reports WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

State Agencies Embrace Electronic Filing WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

Amount of Time Needed to Complete Biennial Reviews WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

California Jurisdictions: Biennial Review WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

Percent of Jurisdictions Implementing Types of Diversion Programs WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

Improving Measurement Accuracy Stakeholder Working Groups 1997 measurement accuracy diversion study guide 2001 diversion measurement accuracy to develop recommendations for Board’s SB 2202 Report to Legislature Measurement Regulations Revisions Based on 2002 Board SB 2202 Report to Legislature WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

Broad Themes in SB 2202 Report Recommendations Potential for error in all components of diversion rate measurement system Diversion rates are estimates/indicators Small jurisdictions more likely to have inaccurate diversion rate Need to focus on diversion program implementation WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

DRS Regulation Revisions Weight Scale Requirements Can request exemption Survey Signage Requirements Training Requirements Increase Origin Survey Requirements Survey every load > 1 ton, every day (exempt rural facilities) Clarify roles and responsibilities regarding access to records Annual Methods Report Requirements WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

The Future… WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004 Where we are going

Per Capita Disposal WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

The Future… Upcoming Waste Characterization Approach: target 4 specific generators and sources of waste for study Commercial sector generators MRF residuals Construction and demolition waste Commercial self-haul Focus on major metropolitan areas. Data collected for 2 seasons Field work in 2005, report by June 2006 WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

The Future… Support local jurisdictions' efforts  Continue to Conduct Technical Assistance Workshops  Large Venue Food Scrap  Multifamily Diversion  Procurement  Promote Large Venue Recycling, C&D ordinances, Procurement Models & case studies  Peer Matching of Successful Programs WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

The Future… Support local jurisdictions' efforts  Conduct School District Diversion workshop  Assist Environmental Ambassadors in implementing diversion programs WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

State Agency/Facility activities Continue Promoting Opportunities to Increase Diversion Rates Develop and Implement an Electronic SABRC Reporting System Increase Number of Agencies Submitting SABRC Reports Continue to Increase Purchasing of Recycled Products by State Government The Future… WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

Web Hits WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

Local Government Information Center (LoGIC) automation project:  Decrease data entry, increase data accuracy and decrease time to maintain multiple electronic systems  Integrate databases and provide comprehensive, seamless reporting  Increase reports on web  Increase understanding of data through graphics  Allow stakeholders to customize the information they use frequently The Future… WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

Questions? WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004