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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Jurisdiction Annual Reports Fully Automated WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

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

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

7. 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

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

9. State Agencies Embrace Electronic Filing WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

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

11. California Jurisdictions: 2001-2002 Biennial Review WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

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

13. Improving Measurement Accuracy Stakeholder Working Groups 1997 measurement accuracy 1999-2000 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

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15. 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

16. 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

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

18. Per Capita Disposal WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

19. 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

20. 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

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

22. 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

23. Web Hits 1998-2004 WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004

24. 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

25. Questions? WorkshopPresentation October 5, 2004