C O U NT Y OF O RA N GE 2 0 1 9 Acco m p lishments and 2020 Go a l s
O C WAS T E & R E C YC L I N G 2019 ACCO M PL I S H M E N T S •
Launched a regional response to industry-changing waste legislation (Senate Bill (SB) 1383, and Assembly Bills (AB) 1594 and 1826): ◦ Completed two-year composting pilot programs at all three County landfills, designed to provide insight and firsthand experience needed to initiate full-scale composting operations in response to SB 1383. ◦ Hosted the Countywide Organic Waste Management Legislative Response Workshop, which targeted city managers, public works directors and recycling coordinators. ◦ Significant progress completed in effort to secure permits for the construction of full-scale composting operations at two County landfills, and third operation planning underway.
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Advanced safety culture initiative by completing 91 percent of mandatory safety training agencywide to enhance overall safety and move toward SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) status.
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Re-energized collaborative discussions with the City of Brea regarding the County’s efforts toward a permit extension for Olinda Alpha Landfill.
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Continued Good Neighbor approach for OCWR’s ongoing operations and future initiatives: ◦ Received approval from CalRecycle for the revised Solid Waste Facility Permit for the Prima Deshecha Landfill to continue operations to 2102. ◦ Completed construction of the last phase of Zone 1 (Phase D) at Prima Deshecha Landfill. ◦ Began permitting process for Zone 4 development at the Prima Deshecha Landfill to allow for simultaneous operations in both Zones 1 and 4. ◦ Implemented localized community relations outreach and responses. ◦ Received three National Association of Counties awards.
2020 G OA L S •
Continue to implement the regional response to legislative mandates in SB 1383, AB 1594 and AB 1826: ◦ Begin building and operations of full-scale, commercial composting operations at County landfills, toward unincorporated area compliance and the County’s contribution to regional organic waste management infrastructure. ◦ Receive grant funding from CalRecycle for construction of organics management facilities.
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Complete permit extension process to continue Olinda Alpha Landfill operations beyond 2021.
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Continue permitting process for Zone 4 development at the Prima Deshecha Landfill to ensure construction begins in 2022.
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Complete construction of Phase VIIIA-1 at the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill.
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Receive grant funding from the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) to support an MRC mattress recycling program at all three County landfills.
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Develop metal recycling program at all three County landfills.
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Implement strategy for continuation of Franchise Hauler Agreements (expiration in June) to include provisions responding to current legislative mandates.
