1. Southern California Emerging Waste Technologies Forum Randall Neudeck Valley Industry & Commerce Association July 27, 2006 Randall Neudeck Valley Industry & Commerce Association July 27, 2006

2. Who are VICA’s members? –Manufacturers –Entertainment –Financial –Professional Services –Law firms –Utilities

4. The Invisible Crisis

5. Future Disposal Need & Capacity Los Angeles County Sanitation District Calabasas Scholl Canyon Puente Hills Commerce SERRF Lancaster Antelope Valley Chiquita Sunshine Canyon Bradley West Orange County El Sobrante Simi Valley Mid Valley -------------------Closed Regional Landfills Need (tons/day) Capacity (tons/day) -------------------Closed Source: Los Angeles County Sanitation District

6. Municipal Solid Waste City of Los Angeles Municipal Solid Waste City of Los Angeles 62% 37% 1% Landfill Diversion Waste-to-Energy

7. Reduces Solid waste Energy consumption Greenhouse gas emissions Air toxics Suspended solids in water Just a Few of the Benefits of Recycling Source: Environmental Defense

8. Education Marketing Manufacturing Regulation Economics Looking Beyond the Bin... Zero waste involves a series of steps

9. Businesses Consumers Government Manufacturers Recyclers Service providers Looking Beyond the Bin... Zero waste requires a commitment from

10. Businesses working together

11. In Summary Zero waste is attainable – VICA supports the RENEW LA Plan Need strong economic incentives Fast track regulatory process Encourage business’ broad participation Provide for fiscal transparency

12. One world, one environment, one challenge

13. Valley Industry & Commerce Association 5121 Van Nuys Blvd Suite 203 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Valley Industry & Commerce Association 5121 Van Nuys Blvd Suite 203 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Randall Neudeck 213-217-7537rneudeck@mwdh2o.com 213-217-7537rneudeck@mwdh2o.com