CRRA 2007 Conference

CRRA• 31st Annual Conference • July 29 - August 1, 2007 • Marina Hotel • San Pedro

Session Descriptions

Monday, July 30

10:15 - 11:30 am

End-of-Life: Financing and Managing Products
There is no more “over-board.” How do we pay for and manage this cargo? Learn from a new CIWMB report, case studies and in-place programs as we batten down the hatches to keep our vessels sea going.

Moderator: Robert Carlson (CIWMB); Speakers: Heidi Sanborn (R3 Consulting Group), Bill Worrell (San Luis Obispo County IWMA), Mark Kohorst (National Electrical Manufacturers Association Thermoastat Recycling Corporation), Robert Wendoll (Dunn-Edwards Corporation)

Effective Outreach Programs
Sail the Seven Seas with Effective Outreach Programs. Create effective environmental education programs. Achieve success with your outreach efforts.

Moderator: Jon Myers (CIWMB); Speakers: Chris Harris (Harris & Co.), Dorlene Russell (City of Sunnyvale, Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division), Julie Bryant (SF Department of the Environment)

Processing and Material Markets
The way you process your materials will affect your marketing success. Come learn about the newest information on this connection from both a policy and practical viewpoint.

Moderator: Peter Cron (San Luis Obispo County IWMA); Speakers: Zenny Yagen (DOC Divison of Recycling), Richard Gertman (Environmental Planning Consultants), Tom Mabie, Paul Faherty (Strategic Materials)

Multi-Family Recycling
Learn how to make your multifamily dwelling (MFD) recycling program a rip-roaring adventure. Famous privateers share the terrors and treasures of MFD recycling: a
treasure chest of tools for the MFD recycling coordinator and a swashbuckling strategy for developing a MFD recycling program.

Moderator: Bonnie Butler (City of Ontario); Speakers: Maria Di Meglio (City of Alameda), Teresa Montgomery (Alameda County Industries), Carrie Dobert (Alameda County Industries), Lynn France (City of Chula Vista), Cathie Chavez (City of Los Angeles)

Food or Fuel
Avast ye matey what use is green gold. This panel will talk about the market for organics.

Moderator: Richard Anthony (Richard Anthony Associates); Speakers: Brian Gannon (Biogas Energy Inc), Rich Flammer (Hidden Resources), Nine Bellucci (Moore Recycling Associates, Inc.)

1:15 - 2:45 pm

California Product Stewardship Council Update
The CPSC’s mission is to shape the course for producer responsibility and product design. Learn about the new laws at sea, education on board and actions that can be employed on your own vessel as we hoist away the burden from local government.

Moderator: Bill Sheehan (Product Policy Institute); Speakers: Carol Misseldine (California Product Stewardship Council), Olivia Sanchez (County of San Bernardino), Karl Bruskotter (City of Santa Monica, Environmental Programs), Kevin Hendricks (Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority), David Assman (SF Department of the Environment)

Planning Tools for Local Government
Planning documents are standard fare within city government. However, some cities use these plans to achieve long term goals of sustainability and economic vitality. Learn about some of these innovative tools and how to make them applicable to your jurisdiction.

Moderator: Susan Collins (R3 Consulting Group Inc.); Speakers: David Jaber (Natural Logic), Ruth Abbe (HDR), Reina Pereira (City of Los Angeles), Susan Collins (R3 Consulting Group Inc.)

Processing Systems
This is the session for all you operational types! Among the topics in this nuts and bolts session will be a preview of the latest processing technologies, using material characteristics to define and operate your programs, and low impact technologies that will preserve the quality of your recovered glass material.

Moderator: David Krueger (CRRA Board Member); Speakers: Richard Gertman (Environmental Planning Consultants), Wilfred Poiesz (Bollegraaf / Lubo / Titech Recycling Machinery), George Savage (CalRecovery, Inc.)

Special Event Recycling
Learn from Oakland, UC Davis and CIWMB about ways to reduce waste from special events.

Moderator: Roberta Miller (StopWaste.org); Speakers: Debra Kustic (CIWMB), Mark Gagliardi (City of Oakland, Public Works Agency, Environmental Services Division), Erin McNichol (R4 Recycling Program)

Current Management of Compostable Organic Discards
Current Maps and Tacks or What is Happening with Organics, Mate This panel will review existing State rules and projects, highlight a food discard collection system in Alameda County and review state of the art projects from around the world.

Moderator: Richard Anthony (Richard Anthony Associates); Speakers: Matt Cotton (Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC), Robin Plutchok (StopWaste.org), Bill Worrell (San Luis Obispo County IWMA)

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Comprehensive Recycling Community Project
A Treasure Chest of Ideas for Comprehensive Recycling. The Department of Conservation challenges you to create a zero-waste community.

Moderator: Connie Faulkender (DOC Division of Recycling); Speakers: Mary Kay Shafer (DOC Division of Recycling), John Murna (DOC Division of Recycling), Kathy Strickley (DOC Division of Recycling), Arlene Miller (DOC Division of Recycling)

Tool Kits for Local Government
Now that you have a plan and a goal in mind, what are the tangible techniques to get you there? This session will focus on specific methods to add to your own local tool kit. Learn about using the web to ease your reporting requirements, GIS to assist you in
your recycling planning, partnering with other organizations and even touting your own recycling horn.

Moderator: Laurenteen Brazil (CRRA Board Member); Speakers: Constance Hornig (Law Offices), Raj Lathigara (City of San Jose, Environmental Services Department), John Murphy (DOC Division of Recycling), Andre Villasenor (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

Construction and Demolition
This special focus session will concentrate on construction and demolition materials. From new advances in recovering hard to recycle materials, such as carpet, drywall and acoustical tiles, to success stories from both municipal organizations and private
developers, this session will keep you up to date with what’s happening in the world of
C & D.

Moderator: Richard Gertman (Environmental Planning Consultants); Speakers: Tracie Bills (Environmental Planning Consultants), Michelle Leonard (SCS Engineers), Richard Ludt (Interior Removal Specialist, Inc.)

Businesses Overflowing with Gold for Waste Reduction
Chart your way through pillaging businesses to find treasure chests of opportunities for waste reduction. Rechart, refuel & rethink how to get centers of commerce and buildings
overflowing with multiple tenants to release their bounty of recyclables by setting the traps right in the first place. Reconnoiter on signaling businesses about how they can sell their treasure in ports from China to India, or better yet, to keep the treasure in the homeport.

Moderator: Rene Spencer (City of Los Angeles); Speakers: Piper Miguelgorry (Local Assistance and Market Development, Bay Area Section), Joanne Situ (SCS Engineers), James Madden (HRD/BVA), Preston Schultz (SAIC)

Getting Organics Out of the Landfill: What this treasure hunt is really about
This panel will discuss getting organics out of the landfill.

Moderator: Richard Anthony (Richard Anthony Associates); Speakers: Dr. Sally Brown (University of Washington), Faith Buyuksonmez (San Diego State University), Mary Lou Van Deventer (Urban Ore, Inc.)