October/November 2004
Volume 26, Number 6

Inthisissue

CRRA Holds Annual Retreat in Humboldt

CRRA 2005 Annual Conference in Los Angeles

Venues and Events Recycling Bill Signed in to Law

CRRA Loses Friend – Pavitra Crimmel

CIWMB Update

Jobs Available

Events Calendar

CRRANEWS

CRRA Holds Annual Retreat In Humboldt

October 16th & 17th, 2004 the CRRA Board and TC leadership met at Humboldt State University , to prepare for the upcoming year CRRA activities. A full report of the retreat, including minutes will be available on line, and in the upcoming printed newsletter; however, here are a few of the highlights.

  • Julie Muir was named both NRC Liaison and TC Liaison.
  • In Addition to the already established Policy, Administrative, Communication, Conference and Program committees, a new Development Committee has been established, which will oversee sponsorship, fundraising, finance and membership issues. If you are interested in participating in any of these committees, please look for more information that will be released in November.
  • The organization will also be updating its internal policies to adequately address the needs of the organization in the changing electronic times. CRRA will also look at internal sustainability issues.
  • Finally, CRRA will be preparing a 5-Year Strategic Plan. Goals identified were: creation of a certification program, identify sufficient staffing needs with a two-year goal of hiring a part-time Executive Director, develop a new legislative/policy agenda, build membership, improve electronic communication tools and improve tools for financial security of organization.

CRRA 2005 Annual Conference in Los Angeles

July 10-13, 2005 , the Los Angeles Millennium Biltmore Hotel will host the 2005 CRRA Annual Conference. The CRRA Conference has been the center of education, debate, consensus and action in the resource recovery field in California for 30 years. The Millennium Biltmore Hotel, many years the home of the Academy Awards, will be a venue NOT to be missed. Our conference theme is “Looking Back - Moving Forward”

At this time we are interested in your ideas of titles, types of topics you would like to have discussed at the conference, and if you have or know of a speaker that is good. If you are interested in Sponsorship contact judigregry@aol.com for the trade show contact ARC at 916-441-2772 or kymd@4arc.com and for program and entertainment ideas please contact RicAnthony@aol.com.

 

Venues and Events Recycling Bill Signed Into Law

On October 29, 2004 Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 2176 (Montanez, Chapter 879,  Statutes of 2004) regarding waste reduction at large venues and events. The new law requires the largest venue facilities and events (as defined) in each city and county to plan for solid waste reduction, and annually report the progress of their recycling and waste reduction programs to their local government. The law also directs the California Integrated Waste Management Board to provide guidance and assistance to venues and local governments in meeting their obligations.

VSERC was the lead sponsor of the bill and worked with Assembly member Montanez in modifying the bill as well as gathered comments from the recycling community and letters of support. AB 2176 is the first venues and events recycling bill in the Nation and is a wonderful tool for increasing recycling away from home. AB 2176 can be viewed at

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_21512200/ab_2176_bill_20040929_chaptered.html.

Please contact Leslie Lukacs, VSERC Chair, at llukacs@scsengineers.com with additional questions or comments.
IndustryNews&HotTopics
CRRA Loses a Friend – Pavitra Crimmel

 

Pavitra Crimmel - March 22, 1950 ~ October 15, 2004.
Pavitra Crimmel longtime friend to CRRA was pioneer in the reuse and recycling world for more than 30 years. The upcoming issue of Recyclescene will highlight Pavitra’s life and achievements. If you have pictures of Pavitra for the newsletter, please email them to judigregry@aol.com
Change of Leadership at the DOC
 
Darryl Young departed from his position as the Director of the Department of Conservation in mid-September. Originally appointed by former Governor Davis, Young's appointment expired and was not renewed by Governor Schwarzenegger.

Young has been credited over the past four years with reinvigorating the Department's efforts to promote beverage container recycling through the state's deposit program. Under his leadership the DOC created an aggressive marketing and promotion program that centered around the now familiar slogan "Recycling: Its good for the bottle, Its good for the can".
Recognizing the great dedication and enthusiasm that Darryl contributed during his tenure, many recyclers and CRRA members are sad to hear of his departure. 

To fill the vacant position in Young's absence, the Governor has appointed the existing chief deputy director, Debbie Sareeram as Interim Director. CRRA welcomes Ms. Sareeram to the position and looks forward to working with her to continue boosting beverage container recycling in California. 
CIWMB Update

Conversion Technology Comment Period
The 45-day public comment period on the proposed regulations runs October 22 through December 6, 2004 . For more information go to http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Rulemaking/Conversion/

Proposed Revised Electronic Waste Act of 2003 Regulations
CIWMB staff will submit the revised draft emergency regulations and bring them before CIWMB's Sustainability and Market Development Committee for consideration on November 3, 2004 , and the full Board on November 9, 2004 . For more information, please visit: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/Act2003/Workshops/


Workshop To Discuss Future Improvements to the AB 939 Diversion Compliance System , Long Beach and Sacramento . For a copy of the agenda and additional information visit: Notice . The dates and locations are:

  • Tuesday November 30, 2004 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. - Long Beach Energy Department, 2400 East Spring Street
  • Thursday December 2, 2004 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. – Sacramento , Cal / EPA Building , 1001 I Street, Sierra Hearing Room

Comments on Landfill Compliance Study
At the September Permitting and Enforcement Committee meeting Task 8 Report—Summary of Findings and Comprehensive Recommendations for the Landfill Compliance Study was presented. Written comments have been made available at:
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Landfills/ComplyStudy/Status.htm#Comments .

November CIWMB Board Meeting
November 9 & 10, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. in the Joe Serna Jr., Cal/EPA Building Central Valley Auditorium, 1001 I Street, 2nd Floor Sacramento, CA 95814
November Agenda .

Actions from the October Board Meeting
If you are interested in the outcome of the October Board meeting, the transcripts will be available online at October Board Meeting Transcripts .

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UC Davis, Associate Vice Chancellor - Facilities Operations & Maint. $7,950.00-$17,891.67/Mo. http://jobs.hr.ucdavis.edu/jm/ViewVacancy?id=1482
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City of Tracy, Deputy Director of Parks and Community Services , If interested, please see City of Tracy website at http://www.ci.tracy.ca.us/jobs/pcs/04-028/.

 
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San Francisco Department of the Environment, Environmental Specialist Outreach. Information at www.sfenvironment.com under employment.

 
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 City of Culver City, Environmental Coordinator. For more information http://www.culvercity.org/uploads/jobs/1021200483245AM.pdf
 
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 Solana Center for Environmental Innovation (Solana Center), Program Coordinator. For more information www.solanacenter.org/
 
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 The San Jose Conservation Corps, Recycling Collection Coordinator.

November 5-6, 2004 - Enviro Fair 2004 presented by San Diego County Toyota Dealers, Hosted by The 22nd District Agricultural Association Del Mar Fairgrounds

November 15, 2004 – California Recycles Day (sponsored by CRRA) and America Recycles Day. Visit our website for more information and to obtain ARD materials www.recycleday.com
President'sCircle
The California Resource Recovery Association is partly funded by generous support from our sponsors. For more information on CRRA sponsorship, download a sponsor brochure online at: CRRA Sponsor Brochure (pdf)

NEW PRESIDENT LEVEL: Norcal, San Francisco Department of the Environment

CRRA Sponsors
Burrtec, City of Sacramento, CIWMB, CA Department of Conservation, Zero Waste Communities of San Bernardino Co., Mojave Desert & Mountain JPA, Alameda County Waste Management Authority, Allen Company, City of Los Angeles, City of Chula Vista EPA, SLO County IWMA, Waste Management, Richard Anthony Associates, City of Thousand Oaks, Gigantic Idea Studio, Bonny Doon Vineyard, PSSI/Stanford Recycling

 

CALIFORNIA RESOURCE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 276567, Sacramento, CA 95827-6567
Phone: (916) 441-CRRA • Fax: (916) 932-2209
Website: www.crra.com • Email: crra@crra.com