CalRIN k California Recycling Information Network Bruce Olszewski.

CalRINk

California RecyclingInformation Network

Bruce Olszewski

Overview

Population projection

Increase waste generation

Current waste issues

California Recycling Information Network (CalRIN)

CalRIN goals

CALIFORNIA NET POPULATION PROJECTIONS

Department of Finance Demographic Research Unit.

Population History Future Population Projections

Population Growth & Waste Generation

Integrated Waste Management Board

More materials are being managed with an increasing population

Current Waste Issues

California creates 76 million tons of waste annually, less than 50% is diverted from landfill

IWM Act - Requires California diversion rate to exceed 50%

58 counties in California, 37 do not have recycling information hotline

California Recycling Information Network (CalRIN)

Information network database for recycle, reuse, and donation centers that service all of California using:

State wide 1-800 number

Email

Website

Fax

Data ManagementCollection for recycling, reuse, and donations will be disseminated, but not limited, for public use

Data Management (Continue)

CalRIN Goals/PurposeIncrease diversion rates from landfillEncourage recycling and reusePromote economic activity in local areasGenerate awareness of recyclables Create changes in consumer attitudes about recyclingEstablishment of Recycling Information Centers (RIC) for local community and government recycling programsService learning opportunities for college students (Future professionals)

Phased Implementation

(1st year) Development (2nd year) Establishment of Network

(3rd year) Performance Review (4th year) Maintenance

Funds & Service Flow Chart

Cal-EPA

SJSUF (Fiscal agent)

RIC

Board of Directors

RIC

County County County County County County County County County

CalRIN

RIC

Returns on investment of

CalRIN will lead to new job markets

and create more economic revenue

More Information?

[email protected]

(408) 924-5350