Memo to: Manteca City Council
From: Peni Basalusalu, Public Works Deputy Director, Operations
Date: June 18, 2019
Subject: Solid Waste Services and Recycling Update
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Receive and file a report on Solid Waste recycling and authorize the City Manager to sign an amendment with San Joaquin County.
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Background:
The recycling world has had a tremendous shift since China implemented its National Sword policy and restrictions on the import of recyclable material into their nation. This shift has negatively affected how we recycle here in Manteca and even more so, what we are able to recycle.
Despite the difference of opinions on the issue, the fact remains that waste is generated daily and there is an obligation for that waste to be managed wisely and cost effectively. Along with the challenges of the new recycling policy, there are mandates enforced by State governing bodies that the City still needs to follow.
AB 341 - Mandatory Commercial Recycling, requires businesses that generate four cubic yards or more of commercial solid waste per week or are a multifamily residential dwelling of five units or more must now arrange for recycling services.
AB 1826 - Mandatory Commercial Organic Recycling, requires commercial businesses to arrange for organic waste recycling services if they generate 4 cubic yards of solid waste per week, in addition to laws aiming to reduce the amount of organic waste by 50 percent by 2020 and by 75 percent by 2025.
There are efforts that are underway to assure that Manteca is doing its due diligence in keeping with the new recycling policies. Manteca residents have responded actively by putting forth the effort to source separate appropriate commodities for the appropriate cans. Similar approaches are being taken by the commercial businesses. Public Outreach and Education efforts will continue to be a part of the entire process. Staff will report what has been done so far, what staff will continue to do and...
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