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ZWS TRAINING 101
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
L E S L I E L U K A C S
E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R
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
144,000 website visitors in 2024
20,000+ from Santa Rosa
Events and Fairs
171 outreach events in 2024
52 events in Santa Rosa
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
REPAIR FAIRS & FIXIT CLINICS
1 Repair Fair for each member
jurisdiction in FY 25/26
▪ 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 events collecting approx. 800 panels
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
▪ COAR Design Group for architectural and
engineering design
▪ Working with Sonoma Public
Infrastructure for a construction loan
▪ Possible additions
▪ ZWS Offices
▪ Hard-to-recycle item collection
NEW HHW FACILITY - WINDSOR
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
FOOD RECOVERY GRANTS
CalRecycle $300k grant
CalVolunteers $2.5 mill
grant
CA Youth Service Corps
$1 mill grant
USDA grant $298.5k
(food recovery + carbon
sequestration)
Picture: fresh produce boxed up for redistribution Picture: CCNB food recovery truck purchased through a grant Picture: Corpsmembers redistributing packaged food items Picture: fruit being consolidated for redistribution
Compost Hubs
• Free compost for residents, year-
round
• 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
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 MODEL ORDINANCE
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 to using 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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