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<br />task of the statewide waste characterization study. The study characterized the waste
<br />generated, both disposed and diverted, from 10 commercial generators that are major sources
<br />of waste in the state. The study consists of field sampling, sorting, and quantification, used to
<br />establish a comprehensive waste generation for each business type.
<br />City of Irvine, Zero Waste Technical Assistance, Irvine, CA. Project Director. This
<br />project originated in 2004 to include conducting waste audits and providing information to
<br />businesses on recycling and waste reduction. Since that time, the project has expanded to
<br />include outreach and education to schools and other city facilities, zero waste program for
<br />restaurants, preparation of a construction and demolition debris ordinance, preparation and
<br />negotiations for a semi- exclusive solid waste franchise agreement, and recycling programs
<br />for special events and public venues.
<br />City of Richland, Solid Waste Management Plan, Richland, WA. Project Director.
<br />Completed the Preliminary Draft 2009 City of Richland Solid Waste Management Plan. The
<br />plan documents existing waste management policies and programs established and operated
<br />by the city. The Plan contains the following sections, Waste Generation, Waste Reduction,
<br />Recycling, and Organics; Collection, Transfer, and Disposal; Miscellaneous Wastes;
<br />Moderate Risk Waste; and Administration, Enforcement, and Implementation. The project
<br />also included Transfer Station Study to evaluate the cost of building and operating a solid
<br />waste transfer station in the southern portion of the city.
<br />City of Santa Clarita, Waste Generation Study and Disposal Reporting System Review,
<br />Santa Clarita, CA. Project Manager. The consultant conducted a waste generation study for
<br />the City to establish the current and potential recycling rate in the City. As part of the study,
<br />the consultant completed on site waste assessments at the Citys largest businesses, identified
<br />diversion from City programs, and other activities in the City that divert solid waste,
<br />including recycling, composting, and source reduction. The consultant also completed a
<br />comprehensive review and evaluation of the Citys 1999 and 2000 DRS reports, after a
<br />65,000 -ton spike in disposal was reported in 2000. The project includes review of hauler
<br />reports and comparison of this data with landfill records. A report to Council will be
<br />prepared, with recommendations to correct previous errors and avoid future discrepancies.
<br />City of Santa Maria,Collection and Disposal Rate Study, Santa Maria, CA. Project
<br />Director. Worked with the city to review the existing collection and disposal rates charged to
<br />residents, businesses and industrial customers. A thorough analysis of existing rate structure
<br />has been completed, based on the citys budget, operations, and financial reports. A financial
<br />model was developed that can be utilized to estimate the appropriate rate structure for all
<br />aspects of the city's solid waste system, and to estimate the costs and revenues associated
<br />with specific system programs.
<br />Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Facility (DART), Waste Characterization Study,
<br />Downey, CA. Project Director. Numerous waste stream analyses have been conducted of
<br />cities serviced by the facility. The waste streams from the commercial, industrial, and
<br />residential sectors are typically sampled for quantities and types of waste and recyclables,
<br />and characterizations are established for each individual sector. The information is used in
<br />the design of facilities and programs for collection and processing.
<br />Interior Removal Specialist/Construction and Demolition Recycling. Project Manager.
<br />Prepared all documents and assisted IRS in permitting a Construction, Demolition, and Inert
<br />Debris processing and transfer facility. The facility is permitted to handle up to 3,000 tons
<br />per day of construction and demolition materials, and will process the materials to divert an
<br />average of 75 to 85 percent of the incoming waste. Facility improvements include a sorting
<br />line, new scale, baler, and other support operations. As part of the project, assisted in
<br />.preparing the application for a revised Conditional Use Permit, CEQA analysis, and
<br />hazardous materials permits.
<br />Island County Solid Waste Operational Assessment and Benchmarldng Study,
<br />Coupeville, WA. Project Director. The goal of this study was to develop data and
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