OC WASTE & RECYCLING

2020 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Completed construction of composting facilities at Bowerman and Prima Deshecha landfill sites; launched operations at Bowerman, leading the regional response to Senate Bill 1383. • Initiated process for Zone 4 development at Prima Deshecha Landfill to allow for simultaneous operations in both Zones 1 and 4. • Pivoted to a Resource Recovery Facility model: Launched metal recycling, white goods and mattress recovery programs at all three sites. • 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. • Refined and continued build-out of Standard Operating Procedures program to standardize and codify in support of safety and operational efficiency objectives. • Remediated Bowerman Landfill following destruction caused by the Silverado Fire.

2021 GOALS

• Complete process to extend Olinda Alpha Landfill permit through 2036. • Launch Capistrano Greenery composting operations at Prima Deshecha Landfill and establish and complete composting pilot at Olinda Alpha Landfill with best available technology. • Commence dialogue on Waste Disposal Agreements for future negotiations. • Complete RFP process for new franchise hauler long-term contracts. • Further expand recycling programs at landfills and increase education and outreach on legislation. • Complete remediation of Bowerman Landfill.