1. Republic Services
PRESENTATION TO:
CRRA 2016 – Challenges and Strategies for Mandatory Commercial Organics
August 9, 2016

2. Overview of Current Conditions
Central Contra Costa County
Walnut Creek, Danville, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga & Unincorporated
Population: 196,000
2,000 commercial accounts
65,000 residential & 560 MF accounts

3. Overview of Current Conditions
Organics Services in Central Contra Costa:
Commercial food scraps program (and recycling) provided at no additional cost (included in garbage rates)
Anaerobic Digestion program, in partnership with EBMUD digesters in Oakland, CA
64-gal carts or 1- or 2-yd food scrap dumpsters
Yard waste organics program also available (carts)

4. AB 1826 Implementation Steps
Commercial food scraps program – already in place (since 2008)
Identify potential and existing customers
Send AB 1826 notification postcard and letters
Follow-up business by business
Partner with local Chambers of Commerce’s to publicize

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7. Program Details

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11. Food Recycling Project

13. Recognition

14. Kimberly Lam | Recycling Coordinator
THANK YOU
For additional questions, contact:
Kimberly Lam | Recycling Coordinator

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