1. Initiating a Zone Designation Cycle in 2006 Committee Item H (Board Agenda Item 17) March 7, 2006

2. Agenda Item Overview….. Why initiate a designation cycle now? What is an RMDZ? Statewide objectives for designation cycle Smart Growth Strategy

3. THE SITUATION……… An opportunity exists to: Increase diversion levels statewide Develop RMDZ partnerships with more local governments Develop more sustainable regional markets

4. A SOLUTION…………. Initiate a 2006 Zone Designation Cycle Set new objectives for 2006 cycle Fill up to 40 zones Conduct broad outreach campaign New RMDZ approvals in 2007

5. RMDZ PROGRAM Business tool: for diversion and business development Goal: increase use of locally collected recyclable waste materials Joint partnership with local government & businesses –Incentives offered –Customized services offered Emphasis on regional market development

6. Objectives for a Designation Cycle (CCR 17909)……. 1.Expand landfill capacity 2.Encourage use of emerging technologies 3.Distribute zones around State 4.Stimulate new regional markets for recyclables

7. ADDITIONAL 2006 Objectives Designate zones that: – Target Board’s priority materials – Have not reached diversion mandates – Will be proactive in developing a local program

8. 2006 Objectives (cont.) Designate zones that: –Actively support manufacturers who work with recyclables & innovative technologies –Can further support existing RMDZs –Support the Board’s efforts regarding source reduction & recycling

9. Current Zones in State

10. Local Government Interest as of March 2006 Amador County Sutter – Yuba County Nevada County Yolo County Sunnyvale Imperial County Corona Pomona Hawthorne

11. WORKSHOPS……………. Workshop locations –Interested cities/counties –Those still below mandates Collaborate with our stakeholders Comprehensive agenda Goal: Help local jurisdictions make an informed decision about becoming an RMDZ

12. PROPOSED SCHEDULE & MILESTONES March 31 – Board decision due April 1 – Issue notice to cities / counties August 1 – Designation Cycle officially commences December 1 – Applications deadline

13. BOARD STAFF RECOMMENDATION OPTION 2: Initiate a zone designation cycle in 2006 Fill all vacant zone slots (up to 40) Approve proposed statewide objectives

14. QUESTIONS?