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ZWS TRAINING 101
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
LESLIE LUKACS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ZWS BACKGROUND
ZWS is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) formed to
implement AB 939
Established in 1992
Governing body is a 10-member Board of Directors
One representative from each City and the County
MISSION & VISION
Zero Waste Sonoma’s mission is to empower personal action in waste reduction and materials management by implementing practical solutions to protect our natural resources.
Our vision is an engaged and informed community with the shared goal of thriving in a sustainable region without waste.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
Website
www.zerowastesonoma.gov
Comprehensive topics for residents
and businesses
Robust search function
Approximately 144,000 visitors
from January 1, 2024 to
December 31, 2024
Our most popular web page was
our e-waste disposal page, with
32,936 visitors last year
ZEROWASTESONOMA.GOV
Events and Fairs
Participated in 171 outreach
events in 2024
Includes Spanish language
outreach conducted through
contractor
Coordinates
purchase
of promotional
items
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
Recycling Guide (English & Spanish)
In 2025, printed 25,000 English and
13,000 Spanish Guide
Distributed to transfer stations,
community partners, nonprofits, tribal
organizations, local businesses, and
more
.pdf version available on
zerowastesonoma.gov website
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
Spanish language outreach
Call-in radio programming
(KBBF, Radio Lazer,
La Mejor)
Targeted outreach events
Countywide annual Latino business
visits
Spanish outreach leveraged by Soluna Outreach
Services
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
Social Media
Facebook – 4,184 followers
Instagram – 1,870 followers
Twitter – 507 followers
LinkedIn – 228 followers
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
REPAIR FAIRS & FIXIT CLINICS
RFP in 2025-2026 for ongoing repair
events
§ Permanent HHW Facility at Central
§ Tues-Wed for qualifying businesses
§ Thurs-Sat for residents
§ HHW Collection Events
§ Every Tuesday, locations vary
§ 1-2 Saturdays per year in Sea Ranch
§ HHW Rover Pick-up Service
§ Every Wednesday by appointment
§ Reuse Program
§ “Like new” items available for reuse
to the public for free
§ Paint Reprocessing in four colors
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION
E-Waste Programs
§ Public E-Waste Drop-Off Locations
§ Available at all 5 transfer stations
§ E-Waste Recycling Events
§ 14 events per year, locations vary
§ 10 events also have free mattress
recycling
CalRecycle Grant – Residential Solar Panel
Collection Events
13 collection events
Partner with Conservation Corps North Bay
Test panels for reuse potential
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Recycle with ERI in Fresno
SOLAR PANEL COLLECTION
§ New North County HHW Facility
§ 5885 Pruitt Ave, Windsor
§ In contract with COAR Design Group for
architectural and engineering design
§ Concept design phase
§ Working with Sonoma Public
Infrastructure for a construction loan
§ Possible additions
§ ZWS Offices
§ Hard-to-recycle item collection
NEW HHW FACILITY - WINDSOR
HHW & EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY
§ EPR Legislation
§ Co-sponsor of SB 561 the Marine
Flare Producer Responsibility Act
by Senator Blakespear
Jurisdiction
Inspection &
Enforcement
Commercial
Edible Food
Generators
Recycled Paper
Procurement
Compost/mulch
Procurement
Edible Food
Recovery
Program
Education &
Outreach
Waivers Contamination
Minimization
Hauler
Program
Collection
Services
SHORT-LIVED
CLIMATE
POLLUTANTS LAW
(SB 1383)
IN ACTION
JURISDICTION
REQUIREMENTS
SB 1383 COMPLIANCE
Support Haulers
Investigate Complaints
Contract with Environmental Health
Inspections
Work with Jurisdictions
Notices of Violation
Citations
Maintain Implementation Record
Compost Hubs
• Free compost for residents, yearround
• More access for residents and
more resilient than events
• Located adjacent to non-profit
farms or community/teaching gardens
• Purple pins are hubs that opened in 2024
• Veronda Faletti Ranch - First
weekend of month, 10 am –12 pm or by appt.
• Black pins are hubs that are
likely to open 2025
20 PROPOSED SONOMA COUNTY AIRPORT ORGANICS FACILITY
Currently County-led project
Completed feasibility study Dec 2022
Hired SCS Engineers Jan 2024 for
environmental permitting, 30% design
On top of closed landfill; county-owned
Process up to 65,000 TPY of organics,
covered aerated static pile (CASP)
Solar, energy-efficient equipment, green
building materials, etc.
ZWS to lead RFP to find composter
CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION
County of Sonoma Climate Resiliency grant
Develop Model CD&D Ordinance
Fund Green Halo Software for 3 years
Collaboration with Permit Sonoma
Launched Green Halo May 4th
Received Green Halo Training
Healdsburg, Windsor, Santa Rosa
Next Steps
Transition Cotati to use Green Halo
Present model ordinance to City Council
NORTH BAY ZERO WASTE WEEK 2024
• 50+ events in 2024 in Sonoma,
Marin, and Napa
• 36 community partners
• All free and open to the public
• Estimated 2500 participants
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QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU!