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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 18, 2005 Action Agenda Item No. 10 -q SUBJECT: Solid Waste Management Plan Update Process DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Management PUBLIC HEARING: (YIN) No ATTACHMENT(S): PowerPoint Slides Recyclables Material Matrix INFORMATION CONTACT: Gayle Wilson, Solid Waste Director, 968 -2885 PURPOSE: To brief the Board of Commissioners on a discussion at a recent Solid Waste Management Plan Work Group meeting regarding recyclable materials remaining in the waste stream that are currently being landfilled, but are available for recycling. BACKGROUND: On September 14 the Solid Waste Management Plan Work Group met and reviewed information contained on the accompanying slides regarding staffs examination of the waste still being landfilled that could potentially be recycled. The information was based on waste stream analysis conducted in 1995, 2000, and 2005. Staff assessed each material by generation sector to determine how much remains in the waste stream. Major points discussed are: • About 10% of food waste generated in the County is presently recycled • About 16% of mixed paper generated in the County is presently recycled • Over 3,000 tons of plastic film exists in the waste stream and is presently landfilled • Nearly 3,000 tons of textiles exists in the waste stream and is presently landfilled • Approximately 12,600 tons of additional recyclable materials presently being landfilled could be relatively easily recovered and recycled if local programs were expanded. Staff will be prepared to make a brief verbal presentation on this topic and to respond to any Board questions. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with receiving this report. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the report from staff and provide input into the ongoing waste planning process, as appropriate.