Public Venue Recycling a

Status Update

Public Venues

Includes:• Fair Grounds• Arenas (Arco and Staples)• Parks (Semi and Professional

Baseball, Football, etc.)• Convention Centers

Private, Local Government and

State Programs

Monterey Bay Aquarium Program Started in 1995 Diversion Rate: ??% Partners in Program

City of MontereyMonterey City DisposalBon Appetite (Caterer)

Monterey Bay Aquarium (con’t)

Programs Implemented: CardboardBeverage ContainersAquarium Screen WastesFood Prevention Program

Attendance for 2000:

1.8 million

Los Angeles Convention Center

Program Started in 1998 Diversion Rate: 44% Partners in Program:

City of Los AngelesVendorsAttendeesDOC

Los Angeles Convention Center (con’t)

Programs Implemented: CardboardPaper (white and mixed)Beverage ContainersScrap metalC&D

Attendance for 2000: 2.3 million for all events

Buy Recycled Tradeshow

Program Started in 2000 Diversion Rate: (not tracked) Partners in Program

City of SacramentoPrison IndustryCity of FolsomDepartment of General Services

Buy Recycled Tradeshow (con’t)

Programs Implemented: Beverage Containers (glass, plastic)Food Waste DiversionPaper collection programName tags

Recycled Products Distributed:Trade Show bagsBrochures printed on high post-consumer paper

Del Mar Fair Grounds

Program Started in 1985 Diversion rate: 89% Partners in Program

County of San DiegoSolana RecyclersA Clean San DiegoDepartment of ConservationCIWMB

Del Mar Fair Grounds (con’t)

Programs Implemented: CardboardBeverage Containers (glass, plastic)MetalPilot Food Waste DiversionManure

Attendance for 2000: More than 3 million for all events

Additional Examples

Raley Field & Pac Bell Park Sears Point Raceway, Marin Los Angeles and Ontario Airports Indian Gaming Centers Yosemite And Many, Many More

Accomplishments

Bin designs Waste Industry Focus

CompostingCollection programsCooperative Agreements

Major Barriers

Materials Generated Lack of Markets for Materials Generated Lack of Composting for (post consumer)

Mixed food and paper waste Bio Degradable products (cost comparative) Visitor Education

Staff Focus for the Future

Continue to Develop Case Studies Support and Continue Outreach to Local

Government Look for and Obtain Resources Work with Federal EPA

Questions?