CITY OF SEBASTOPOL CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM REPORT FOR MEETING OF: October 7, 2025
=========================================================================================== To: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
From: Toni Bertolero, Public Works Engineer
Subject: Zero Waste Week Presentation
=========================================================================================== RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive and file a copy of the Presentation for Zero Waste Week (October 11-18, 2025).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff received a request from Zero Waste Sonoma for a Proclamation and making a presentation to Council for Zero Waste Week. The Proclamation will be read at the October 7 meeting and a copy of the presentation is attached to this agenda report.
This presentation will be made to the Climate Action Committee.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/STAFF ANALYSIS:
Zero Waste Sonoma (ZWS) is a joint powers authority, established in 1992, of which the City of Sebastopol is a member agency. The purpose of the presentation is to provide information regarding ZWS, its mission, outreach and education activities, and Zero Waste events. The presentation is being made to various cities and County agencies (such as Climate Action Committee) in celebration of Zero Waste Week.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS/PRIORITIES/ AND OR GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY:
This agenda item represents the City Council goals/priorities as follows: N/A This agenda item represents the City Council General Plan Consistency (if applicable): N/A FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this approval.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
This item has been noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to scheduled meeting date. The City has also used social media to promote and advertise the City Council Meeting Agenda Items.
As of the writing of this agenda item report, the City has not received any public comment. However, if staff receives public comment from interested parties following the publication and distribution of this agenda item report, such comments will be provided to the City Council as supplemental materials before or at the meeting.
RESTATED RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive and file a copy of the Presentation for Zero Waste Week (October 11-18, 2025).
CITY COUNCIL OPTION(S):
1. Receive and File the presentation and request that Presentation be made by ZWS staff at a future regularly scheduled meeting.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1-Presentation slides
APPROVALS:
Department Head Responsible for Agenda Item: Approval Date: 9/30/25 CEQA Determination (Community Development/Planning): Approval Date: N/A The action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Administrative Services (Financial): Approval Date: N/A Costs authorized in City Approved Budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No N/A Account Code:
City Attorney Approval Approval Date: N/A
City Manager Approval: Approval Date: N/A
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ZWS TRAINING 101
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
LESLIE LUKACS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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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
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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.
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OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
Website
www.zerowastesonoma.gov
Comprehensive topics for residents
and businesses
Robust search function
144,000 website visitors in 2024
2,800+ from Santa Rosa
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Events and Fairs
171 outreach events in 2024
7 events in Sebastopol
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
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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
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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
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REPAIR FAIRS & FIXIT CLINICS
1 Repair Fair for each member
jurisdiction in FY 25/26
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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
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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
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CalRecycle Grant – Residential Solar Panel
Collection Events
12 events collecting over 1,000 panels
Partner with Conservation Corps North Bay
Panels for reuse
Habitat for Humanity ReStore, farm, HS
Recycle with ERI in Fresno
SOLAR PANEL COLLECTION
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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
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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
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SB 1383 COMPLIANCE
Support Haulers
Investigate Complaints
Contract with Environmental Health
Inspections
Work with Jurisdictions
Notices of Violation
Citations
Maintain Implementation Record
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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)
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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
• Black pins are hubs that are likely
to open 2025
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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
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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
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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!
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