C OUN T Y OF O R A N G E 2020 A ccom p l i s hm ents a nd 2 0 2 1 G o a l s
O C WAS T E & REC Y C LI NG 2 0 2 0 ACCOM PLI S H M E NT S •
Completed construction of composting facilities at Bowerman and Prima Deshecha landfill sites; launched operations at Bowerman, leading the regional response to Senate Bill 1383.
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Initiated process for Zone 4 development at Prima Deshecha Landfill to allow for simultaneous operations in both Zones 1 and 4.
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Pivoted to a Resource Recovery Facility model: Launched metal recycling, white goods and mattress recovery programs at all three sites.
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Enhanced organizational safety culture, resulting in a best-in-the-nation safety award from the Solid Waste Association of North America for the OC Safety Program.
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Refined and continued build-out of Standard Operating Procedures program to standardize and codify in support of safety and operational efficiency objectives.
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Remediated Bowerman Landfill following destruction caused by the Silverado Fire.
2 0 21 G OAL S •
Complete process to extend Olinda Alpha Landfill permit through 2036.
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Launch Capistrano Greenery composting operations at Prima Deshecha Landfill and establish and complete composting pilot at Olinda Alpha Landfill with best available technology.
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Commence dialogue on Waste Disposal Agreements for future negotiations.
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Complete RFP process for new franchise hauler long-term contracts.
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Further expand recycling programs at landfills and increase education and outreach on legislation.
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Complete remediation of Bowerman Landfill.
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