HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 10-13-2015 - 3 - Waste Diversion at Special Events and Other Waste Management Related Outreach Efforts ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 13, 2015
Action Agenda
Item No. 3
SUBJECT: Waste Diversion at Special Events and Other' aste Management Related
Outreach Efforts
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Management PUBLIC LEAF INGI: (Y/N No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT.
Gayle Wilson, 968-2885
Muriel Williman, 968-2788
PURPOSE: To provide information regarding the types of' services available from Solid Waste
staff with regard to recycling and waste reduction at special events held throughout Orange
County, and also provide information on other waste reduction and programmatic outreach and
education efforts.
BACKGROUND.- The Solid Waste Management Department has been offering technical and
operational waste reduction assistance services at County events for over a decade. This
assistance varies from event planning guidance to provision of staff, containers, and collection
services, etc. Events vary in size from modest recognition, workplace, picnic or celebration type
events to large Hog Day or Festival of the Eno type public events.
The presentation will introduce the variety and approach of waste reduction and recycling
outreach assistance available from the department, note accomplishments/successes, illustrate
the multi jurisdictional nature of the services and point out the contribution of volunteers and
staff resources necessary to offer this assistance.
This presentation will also provide an overview of various other valuable education and outreach
activities performed by the department and available to the community.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Costs for special event recycling and waste reduction services can vary
from less than $100, up to $,1,0010 depending on the type of event and the level of department
involvement. Funds are appropriated annually in the Solid Waste Management Department
budget to provide this function.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The followings Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this agenda items
2
0 GOAL Enable Full Civic Participation
Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and
volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation.
This item ensures that event recycling and waste reduction services, including education and
outreach activities are developed for and available to all county residents. It also provides
service learning and volunteer opportunities for County youth.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive information
regarding Waste Diversion at Special Events and Other Waste Related Outreach Efforts and
ask questions or provide feedback to staff as necessary.