1. Overview of the AB 939 Diversion Rate Measurement System Presented by:

2. Generation Based Quantification Method Used for Measuring Diversion Generation = Disposal + Diversion Diversion Rate = Diversion Generation Diversion Rate = Diversion Disposal + Diversion

3. Adjustment Method More People? More Jobs? More Sales? More Waste Generated CIWMB’s “ADJUSTMENT METHOD” Standard Diversion Rate Calculation PRC 41781 PRC 41780.1 & 41780.2 Base Year Generation Tons Calculated Reporting Year Generation Tons

4. CIWMB “Adjustment Method” Generation = Disposal + Diversion Reporting Year Generation Di sp os al Disposal (DRS) Calculated Diversion 100 % Actual Disposal Tons Measured by DRS =

5. Why Change the System? Too much emphasis on numbers instead of program implementation Untimely & Complex –18-24 mo. for final estimated diversion rates Stakeholders wanted the system changed 5

6. Benefits of SB 1016 Focus on program implementation Increases accuracy, simplicity and timeliness of measurement system Accounts for growth (Caution..!) Saves jurisdictions money and time by eliminating complex formulas 6

7. Provides data earlier for jurisdictions to assess program implementation Disposal number is a factor to consider Does not determine compliance Evaluation focused on how jurisdictions are implementing their programs Increases CIWMB staff field presence to provide technical assistance Benefits of SB 1016 7

8. Calculating the 50% Equivalent Per Capita Disposal Target Use jurisdiction-specific average of 2003- 2006 per capita generation rates Divide average per capita generation rate by 2 to get disposal a jurisdiction would have disposed if it was exactly 50% diversion Baseline/target is jurisdiction-specific 8

9. 10.0 lbs /person /day Base Period Generation (All Disposal + All Diversion) 50% Diversion Rate = 50% Equivalent Per Capita Disposal Target 5.0 lbs /person /day 50% Per Capita Disposal Target (50% of Base Generation) The 50% per capita disposal target is the amount of disposal a jurisdiction would have had during the base period if it had been exactly at a 50% diversion rate. 9

10. Annual Per Capita Disposal Rate A measure of disposal during calendar report year Expressed in Pounds per Person per Day (PPD) Disposed Disposal Tons x 2000 lbs per ton ÷ Population ÷ 365 = PPD Disposed (pounds) (person) (day) 10

11. http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/LGCentral/reports/diversionprogram/JurisdictionDiversionPost2006.aspx

12. LOS ANGELES REGIONAL AGENCY -------------------- POUNDS PER DAY PER RESIDENT -------------------- ----------- POUNDS PER DAY PER EMPLOYEE ----------- YEAR Disposal Rate Target 1 Diversion Rate Target 2 Generation for Target 3 DISPOSAL RATE ACTUAL 1, 4 DIVERSION RATE EQUIVALEN T 5 Disposal Rate Target 1 Diversion Rate Target 2 Generation for Target 3 DISPOSAL RATE ACTUAL 1, 4 DIVERSION RATE EQUIVALEN T 5 20077.150.0%14.25.263.4% 17.550.0%3512.763.7% 20087.150.0%14.24.766.9% 17.550.0%3511.666.9% 20097.150.0%14.24.171.1% 17.550.0%3510.869.1% 20107.150.0%14.24.270.4% 17.550.0%3511.866.3% 20117.150.0%14.24.270.4% 17.550.0%3510.968.9% 20127.150.0%14.24.369.7% 17.550.0%3511.068.6% 20137.150.0%14.24.568.3% 17.550.0%3511.367.7% 20147.150.0%14.2 100.0% 17.550.0%35 100.0% 20157.150.0%14.2 100.0% 17.550.0%35 100.0% 20167.150.0%14.2 100.0% 17.550.0%35 100.0% 20177.150.0%14.2 100.0% 17.550.0%35 100.0% 20187.150.0%14.2 100.0% 17.550.0%35 100.0% 20197.150.0%14.2 100.0% 17.550.0%35 100.0% 20207.150.0%14.2 100.0% 17.550.0%35 100.0%

14. Legislation / Regulations that Impacts Diversion Rates AB 32 Calif. Global Warming Solutions Act AB 341 Mandatory Commercial Recycling AB 1826 Organics Diversion AB 1594 No Diversion Credit for ADC CalRecycle Proposed Composting Regulations AB 1126 Engineered MSW Facility SB 498 Biomass Conversion

15. Life Cycle Assessment/Analysis

16. Thank You Eugene Tseng, J.D. 818-802-7111 etseng@aol.com