A Joint Powers Authority of SACRAMENTO REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY SWA A Joint Powers Authority of Sacramento County and the City of Sacramento
About the SWA Region City of Sacramento 450,000 pop. County of Sacramento 550,000 pop. Est. 40,000 tons of commercial food waste per year 2007 Business Recycling ordinance 2009 C&D Recycling ordinance 2015 AB1826 / Organics recycling ordinance
SWA Region (continued) City & County provide residential service Open Franchise system for commercial, including multifamily and drop-box trade 20 Franchisees: 4 engage in traditional front-loader business; 1 in food waste exclusively*
Ordinance development “Future of Waste” planning document Stakeholder roundtables 2015 Industry wanted regional approach Generator requirement Hauler requirements Certification of facilities (model on C&D)
Definition of terms Food waste is not “recyclable material” by CCR Green material, food material defines as in CCR, which may prove to be a moving target Putrescible organic material As opposed to green material Solid Waste includes putrescible organics
Standards Development Diversion discussion – Numerous problems can occur with putrescible organic material when diverted “The garbage that makes garbage garbage” Hauling putrescible material requires a valid solid waste franchise Facilities need to have SWA stamp of approval
Standards Development (cont.) Standards (prerequisites) for Certified putrescible organics facilities 1 SWFP or comparable state or federal permit 2 Land use entitlement 3 Business license 4 CEQA document
Mechanism for effectiveness Generators must have organics recycling program Hauler must have franchise to collect POM. Franchisees must meet diversion requirements Diversion credits only at Certified facilities
Certified Facilities Certified: 2 anaerobic digesters in region In process: 3 compost facilities within 50 miles “On radar screen”: 2 livestock operations “The challenge is bridging the cost gap with enforcement and incentive without undermining the primary mission of responsible waste management: to protect human health and the environment.”
Commercial Organics Performance 2014: CalRecycle estimate 39,000T Franchisees 3251T Self haul / back haul 5328T 22% diversion 2015: CalRecycle estimate 40,500T Franchisees 3688T Self haul / back haul estimated 6000T Estimated 24% diversion 2016: 1Q and 2Q results pending 07-05-16
Roles SWA staff Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (SWA enforcement contractor / LEA) Business Environmental Resource Center Outreach contractor Franchisees (incentive program)
Questions? Contact Dave Ghirardelli (916) 875-4557 GhirardelliD@Saccounty.Net