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(1) a discussion of each diversion alternative selected for the program identifying why the alternative was selected for implementation. For the initial SRRE this discussion shall be based upon the data compiled in the solid waste generation study conducted pursuant to Article 6.1, of this chapter, information contained in the solid waste generation analysis required by section 18732 of this Article; and the evaluation conducted pursuant to section 18733.3 of this Article.
(2) an estimate of the anticipated quantities of solid wastes to be diverted from solid waste disposal, by diversion program and waste type, for the short-term and medium-term planning periods. Solid waste quantities shall be estimated either by volume, expressed in cubic yards, or by weight, expressed in tons. Each component shall state the anticipated percentage of contribution of the selected program towards the diversion mandates required by section 41780 and 41780.1 of the Public Resources Code;
(3) as applicable to the component, a listing of the anticipated local, regional, state, national, and/or international end-uses for diverted materials based upon the evaluation of the diversion alternative required by section 18733.3(b)(4) of this Article;
(4) as applicable to the component, a description of the proposed methods for handling and disposal which may be necessary to implement the selected program; and
(5) a description of any facilities to be utilized for the implementation of the program which section 18733.3 of this Article has shown must be expanded or built to support implementation of the selected program.
(b) Each diversion alternative which involves waste type "sludge" shall, in addition to the criteria set forth in subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section, be subject to a finding by the Board as described in Article 7.0 section 18775.2.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40900(c), 41050-41053, 41070-41075, 41200-41204, 41250, 41260, 41350-41353, 41370-41375, 41400-41404, 41450, 41460, 41480, 41780 and 41780.1, Public Resources Code.





s 18733.5. Program Implementation.
Each component shall contain a program implementation description which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) identification of government agencies and divisions thereof, organizations, and/or persons responsible for implementation of the selected program;
(b) identification of the tasks necessary to implement the selected program;
(c) identification of a short-term and medium-term planning period implementation schedule addressing each task identified in (b) of this section.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40900(c), 41050, 41070, 41200, 41250, 41260, 41350, 41370, 41400, 41450, 41460 and 41780, Public Resources Code.





s 18733.6. Monitoring and Evaluation.
(a) Each jurisdiction shall use one or more of the following methods to monitor and evaluate diversion programs being implemented:
(1) for the initial SRRE, a Waste Generation Study consistent with the waste generation study prepared under section 18722, of Article 6.1 of this Chapter;
(2) targeted solid waste characterization studies involving recycling, composting, transformation, and solid waste landfill facilities to measure changes in the volume, or weight of specific materials;
(3) an assessment of any changes in the design, production, distribution, sale, or use of selected products and packages which affect solid waste generation; or
(4) another method for which prior written approval has been given by the Board.
(b) Each jurisdiction shall provide the following information based upon the specific monitoring and evaluation methods selected for each recycling and composting program that is operated or funded by a jurisdiction:
(1) written criteria for evaluating the program's effectiveness;
(2) identification of agencies or divisions thereof, organizations, or persons responsible for the program's monitoring, evaluation, and reporting;
(3) identification of measures to be implemented if monitoring shows a shortfall in the attainment of solid waste diversion objectives of the component or a shortfall in the attainment of the diversion mandates specified in Public Resources Code, sections 41780 and 41780.1. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, provisions for:
(A) increasing the frequency of program monitoring and review, or,
(B) modification of the objectives or diversion alternatives adopted in each component program.
(c) Each recycling or composting component program that is operated or funded by a jurisdiction shall contain an explanation of how the program is to be monitored and evaluated during its implementation. A jurisdiction shall identify the methods to quantify and monitor achievement of the objectives, including but not limited to, diversion from solid waste landfills and transformation facilities and reduction of waste hazards. Actual solid waste diversion shall be quantified in cubic yards, or in tons, and as a percentage of the total solid waste generation of the jurisdiction.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40901, 41052, 41072, 41202, 41250, 41260, 41352, 41372, 41402, 41450, 41460, 41780 and 41780.1, Public Resources Code.





s 18734. Source Reduction Component Specific Requirements.
The Source Reduction Component shall include the requirements contained in sections 18733.1 through 18734.3 of this Article.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41050 and 41350, Public Resources Code.





s 18734.1. Source Reduction Component Objectives.
(a) Each jurisdiction shall examine and select source reduction program objectives which meet the goal of minimizing the quantity of solid waste disposed including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) reducing the use of non-recyclable materials;
(2) replacing disposable materials and products with reusable materials and products;
(3) reducing packaging;
(4) reducing the amount of yard wastes generated;
(5) purchasing repairable products; and,
(6) increasing the efficiency of the use of paper, cardboard, glass, metal, and other materials by reducing wastes from non-residential generators' production operations, processes, and equipment and considering durability, reusability, and recyclability as product selection criteria.
(b) Each jurisdiction shall identify specific waste types (materials, products, and packaging) to be targeted for the source reduction objectives, based upon criteria, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) the potential to extend the useful life of affected materials, products, or packaging; and
(2) whether the waste type has limited recyclability.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40900(c), 41050-41054 and 41350-41354, Public Resources Code.






s 18734.2. Source Reduction Component Existing Conditions Description.
(a) The description of existing conditions shall identify the source reduction activities currently being performed by public and private entities including, but not limited to governmental, commercial, and industrial entities;
(b) For the initial SRRE, quantification of current source reductions achieved through existing programs within the jurisdiction shall meet the following criteria:
(1) the methodology, assumptions, and results shall be described, documented, and verified; and,
(2) the jurisdiction shall use the best readily available and applicable data, which may include direct observations and measurements of source reduction and the results of monitoring programs similar to those identified in section 18733.6 of this article.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41050, 41053, 41350 and 41353, Public Resources Code.





s 18734.3. Evaluation of Source Reduction Program Alternatives.
Each jurisdiction shall consider source reduction program alternatives including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Rate structure modifications, which may include, but are not limited to:
(1) local waste disposal fee modifications;
(2) quantity-based local user fees, which may include, but are not limited to, variable can rates for garbage collection services, such as fees based on the number of containers set out for collection;
(b) Creation of other economic incentives, which may include, but are not limited to:
(1) loans, grants, and loan guarantees;
(2) deposits, refunds, and rebates; and
(3) reduced business license fees;
(c) Technical assistance or instructional and promotional alternatives, which may include, but are not limited to:
(1) waste evaluations;
(2) the establishment of compost programs which assist generators to compost at the site of generation;
(3) technical assistance to industry and consumer organizations, and to source reduction businesses;
(4) educational efforts, such as consumer awareness programs, school curricula development, seminars, and public forums;
(5) awards and other types of public recognition for source reduction activities; and
(6) non-procurement source reduction programs, such as education of employees, office changes to increase the use of scrap paper, increased use of electronic mail, and increased double-sided copying.
(d) Regulatory programs, which may include, but are not limited to:
(1) local adoption of ordinances that specify that one or more of the following criteria be considered in the procurement selection of products and packaging by the jurisdiction:
(A) durability
(B) recyclability
(C) reusability
(D) recycled material content
(2) local establishment of incentives and disincentives to land-use development that promote source reduction;
(3) locally established requirements of waste reduction planning and reporting by waste generators or manufacturers;
(4) local adoption of bans on products and packaging to the extent the following can be demonstrated:
(A) the ban will result in reduction in waste at the source, rather than substitution by another product or package of equivalent or greater volume; and
(B) the ban will result in a net environmental benefit.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41050-41054 and 41350-41354, Public Resources Code.





s 18735. Recycling Component Specific Requirements.
The Recycling Component shall include the requirements contained in sections 18733.1 through 18733.6 and 18735.1 through 18735.5 of this Article.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41070 and 41370, Public Resources Code.





s 18735.1. Recycling Component Objectives.
A statement of market development objectives to be achieved in the short-term and medium-term planning periods shall be included in the goals and objectives section of the recycling component, as required by sections 41074 and 41374 of the Public Resources Code.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41070-41074 and 41370-41374, Public Resources Code.





s 18735.2. Recycling Component Program Existing Conditions Description.
The description of the existing recycling program shall include, but not be limited to, a description of existing private and public recycling activities, local market development activities, including any government procurement programs, economic development activities, consumer incentives, and education programs conducted within the jurisdiction.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41070 and 41370, Public Resources Code.





s 18735.3. Evaluation of Recycling Program Alternatives.
Each jurisdiction shall analyze the recycling diversion alternatives affecting residential, commercial, and industrial wastes. The analysis shall take into account existing recycling programs and their possible expansion in addition to the areas of concern specified in section 18733.3 of this Article.
(a) The alternatives shall include, but not be limited to, the following methods for accomplishing separation of the recyclable materials from the waste stream:
(1) separation of recyclable materials at the source of generation, including curbside and mobile collection systems;
(2) drop-off recycling centers;
(3) buy-back recycling centers;
(4) manual material recovery operations;
(5) mechanized material recovery operations that produce a product which has a market; and
(6) salvage at solid waste facilities.
(b) The jurisdiction shall consider changing zoning and building code practices to encourage recycling of solid wastes, such as, rezoning to allow siting of a drop-off recycling center in residential neighborhoods or revising building codes to require adequate space be allotted in new construction for interim storage of source-separated materials.
(c) The jurisdiction shall consider changing existing rate structures to encourage recycling of solid wastes.
(d) The jurisdiction shall consider the methods which it will use to increase the markets for recycled materials, including, but not limited to, changing governmental procurement programs to promote market development by giving purchase preferences to recycled products or otherwise specifying their use.
(e) The jurisdiction shall encourage handling methods which preserve the integrity of recovered materials so that they remain usable raw materials for manufacturers of recycled content products. For this purpose, the jurisdiction shall consider the extent to which separation of recyclable materials from waste can be performed as close to the point of generation as possible.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40900(d), 41075 and 41375, Public Resources Code.





s 18735.4. Selection of Recycling Program.
(a) The recycling component shall identify the end markets or end users which will be secured during the short-term period, for the materials collected. In the event that such markets cannot be identified, the component shall describe the methods by which the jurisdiction will secure the necessary markets.
(1) The identification of markets may be described in general terms.
(2) Planned development of markets at manufacturing facilities in the jurisdiction shall also be described.
(b) The Recycling Component shall describe the measures to be taken if uneconomical market conditions or other unfavorable conditions occur which are beyond the jurisdiction's control and which would prevent the jurisdiction from satisfying the requirements of sections 41780 and 41780.1 of the Public Resource Code.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41074, 41374, 41780 and 41780.1, Public Resources Code.





s 18735.5. Recycling Program Implementation.
The recycling program shall denote actions planned to deter unauthorized removal of recyclable materials which would adversely affect the recycling program's effectiveness.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41070 and 41370, Public Resources Code.






s 18736. Composting Component Specific Requirements.
The Composting Component shall include the requirements contained in sections 18733.1 through 18733.6 and 18736.1 through 18736.4 of this Article.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41200 and 41400, Public Resources Code.





s 18736.1. Composting Component Objectives.
A statement of market development objectives to be achieved in the short-term and medium-term planning periods shall be provided in the Composting Component, as required by sections 41204 and 41404 of the Public Resources Code.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41200, 41204, 41400 and 41404, Public Resources Code.






s 18736.2. Composting Component Program Existing Conditions Description.
The description of the existing composting program shall include, but not be limited to, a description of existing local market development activities, including any government procurement programs, economic development activities, or consumer incentives conducted within the jurisdiction.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41200 and 41400, Public Resources Code.





s 18736.3. Evaluation of Composting Program Alternatives.
(a) Composting program alternatives that qualify toward achievement of the diversion mandates specified in sections 41780 and 41780.1 of the Public Resources Code shall include only those alternatives whose products result from the controlled biological decomposition of organic wastes that are source separated from the municipal solid waste stream or separated at a centralized waste processing facility.
(b) Composting alternatives do not include composting of solid waste at the site of generation by the generator, since such an alternative constitutes a source reduction method.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41201, 41202, 41401, 41402, 41780 and 41780.1, Public Resources Code.





s 18736.4. Selection of Composting Program.
(a) The Composting Component shall identify the end markets or end use which will be secured during the short-term period for the materials composted, using the selected program. In the event that such markets cannot be firmly identified, the component shall describe the methods by which the jurisdiction will secure the necessary markets. The identification of markets may be described in general terms. Planned development of markets at manufacturing facilities in the jurisdiction shall also be described.
(b) The Composting Component shall describe the measures to be taken if uneconomical market conditions occur beyond the jurisdiction's control, which would prevent the jurisdiction from satisfying the requirements of sections 41780 and 41780.1 of the Public Resource Code.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41200, 41204, 41400, 41404, 41780 and 41780.1, Public Resources Code.





s 18737. Special Waste Component.
The Special Waste Component shall include the requirements contained in sections 18733.1 through 18733.6 and 18737.1 and 18737.2 of this article.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40900(c), 41250 and 41450, Public Resources Code.





s 18737.1. Special Waste Component Objectives.
For the initial SRRE each jurisdiction shall examine and select Special Waste Component objectives based upon data generated in the Solid Waste Generation Study, conducted pursuant to section 18722, of Article 6.1 of this chapter. The objectives shall include a plan to reduce the hazard potential of special wastes by waste type.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40900(c), 41250 and 41450, Public Resources Code.





s 18737.2. Special Waste Component Existing Conditions Description.
(a) The description of the existing special waste program shall include, but not be limited to, a description of existing solid waste facilities which are permitted to handle or dispose of special wastes. Where applicable, the description shall include a discussion of other regulatory agency requirements, permits, or other documents associated with the operation of these facilities.
(1) regulatory agencies include, but are not limited to, regional water quality control boards, air quality management districts, and the Department of Toxics Substances Control.
(b) For the initial SRRE the jurisdiction shall provide a discussion on those special wastes identified in the Waste Generation Study conducted pursuant to section 18722, of Article 6.1 of this Chapter for which there is currently no permitted handling or disposal method within the jurisdiction.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41250 and 41450, Public Resources Code.





s 18738. Household Hazardous Waste Component Specific Requirements.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502 and 41824, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40900(c), 41280 and 41480, Public Resources Code.





s 18738.1. Household Hazardous Waste Component Objectives.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502 and 41824, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40900(c), 41280 and 41480, Public Resources Code.





s 18738.2. Household Hazardous Waste Existing Conditions Description.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502 and 41824, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41280 and 41480, Public Resources Code.





s 18738.3. Evaluation of Household Hazardous Waste Program Alternatives.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502 and 41824, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40900(c), 41280 and 41480, Public Resources Code.





s 18738.4. Selection of Household Hazardous Waste Program.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502 and 41824, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40900(c), 41280 and 41480, Public Resources Code.





s 18738.5. Implementation of Household Hazardous Waste Programs.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502 and 41824, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41280 and 41480, Public Resources Code.





s 18740. Education and Public Information Component.
(a) Component objectives. The Education and Public Information Component shall include a statement of educational and informational objectives for the short-term and medium-term planning periods.
(b) Existing program description. The component shall include a description of all existing educational and public information programs and activities within the jurisdiction which promote source reduction, recycling, composting, and the safe handling and disposal of solid waste.
(c) Selection of program alternatives. For the initial SRRE the component shall incorporate data compiled in the solid waste generation study conducted pursuant to Article 6.1 and the solid waste generation analysis of section 18732 of this Article to identify solid waste generators that will be targeted in educational and public information programs.
(d) Program implementation. The component shall include a program implementation discussion which:
(1) identifies those agencies or divisions thereof, organizations, and/or persons responsible for implementation;
(2) identifies required implementation tasks;
(3) establishes short-term and medium-term implementation schedules for tasks;
(e) Monitoring and evaluation. For each education and public information component program which involves recycling or composting programs that are operated or funded by a jurisdiction, the component shall:
(1) identify the methods to be used to measure achievement of the education and public information objectives identified pursuant to section (a), above;
(2) establish written criteria by which to evaluate program effectiveness;
(3) identify agencies or divisions thereof, organizations, and/or persons responsible for program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting;
(4) identify measures to be implemented if monitoring performed pursuant to section 18733.6(a) of this Article shows a shortfall in the attainment of the solid waste diversion objectives; and
(5) establish a program monitoring and reporting schedule.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40901, 41220 and 41420, Public Resources Code.





s 18744. Facility Capacity Component.
(a) For the initial SRRE the Solid Waste Facility Capacity Component shall identify and describe all existing permitted solid waste landfills and transformation facilities within the jurisdiction. This description shall contain the following:
(1) identification of the owner and operator of each permitted solid waste disposal facility;
(2) quantity and waste types of solid waste disposed;
(3) permitted site acreage;
(4) permitted capacity;
(5) current disposal fees; and
(6) for solid waste landfills, remaining facility capacity in cubic yards and years.
(b) The Solid Waste Facility Capacity Component shall include a solid waste disposal facility needs projection which estimates the additional disposal capacity, in cubic yards per year, needed to accommodate anticipated solid waste generation within the jurisdiction for a 15-year period commencing in 1991.
(1) The solid waste disposal capacity needs projection for the initial SRRE shall be calculated based upon the solid waste generation projection conducted in accordance with section 18722, of Article 6.1 of this Chapter.
(2) The disposal capacity needs projection for the 15 year period shall be calculated using the following equation:
ADDITIONAL CAPACITY Year n = [ (G + I) - (D + TC + LF + E) ] Year n
where:
G = The amount of solid waste projected to be generated in the jurisdiction;
I = The amount of solid waste which is expected to be imported to the jurisdiction for disposal in permitted solid waste disposal facilities through interjurisdictional agreement(s) with other cities or counties, or through agreements with solid waste enterprises, as defined in section 40193 of the Public Resources Code.
D = The amount diverted through successful implementation of proposed source reduction, recycling, and composting programs.
TC = The amount of volume reduction occurring through available, permitted transformation facilities.
LF = The amount of permitted solid waste disposal capacity which is available for disposal in the jurisdiction, of solid waste generated in the jurisdiction.
E = The amount of solid waste generated in the jurisdiction which is exported to solid waste disposal facilities through interjurisdictional agreement(s) with other cities, counties or states, or through agreements with solid waste enterprises, as defined in section 40193 of the Public Resources Code.
n = each year of a 15 year period commencing in 1991. [iterative in one year increments]
(c) The Solid Waste Facility Capacity Component shall include discussions of:
(1) The solid waste disposal facilities within the jurisdiction which will be phased out or closed during the short-term and medium-term planning periods and the anticipated effect from such phase-out or closure on disposal capacity needs of the jurisdiction.
(2) Plans to establish new or expanded facilities for the short-term and medium-term planning periods and the projected additional capacity of each new or expanded facility.
(3) Plans to export waste to another jurisdiction for the short-term and medium-term planning periods and the projected additional capacity of proposed export agreements.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41260, 41460 and 41821, Public Resources Code.





s 18746. Funding Component.
(a) The Funding Component shall demonstrate that there is sufficient funding and allocation of resources for:
(1) program planning and development;
(2) implementation of programs in order to comply with the requirements of sections 41780 and 41780.1 of the Public Resources Code.
(b) The Funding Component shall provide cost estimates for component programs scheduled for implementation in the short-term planning period.
(1) The Funding Component shall identify revenue sources sufficient to support the component programs.
(2) The Funding Component shall identify sources of contingency funding for component programs.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41230, 41430, 41780 and 41780.1, Public Resources Code.






s 18748. Integration Component.
(a) The Integration Component shall explain how the Source Reduction, Recycling, Composting, and Special Waste components combine to achieve the 25 and 50 percent mandates specified in Public Resources Code sections 41780 and 41780.1. The Integration component shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) a description of the solid waste management practices which fulfill the legislative goals of promoting integrated solid waste management in the following order of priority:
(A) source reduction;
(B) recycling and composting; and
(C) environmentally safe transformation and environmentally safe land disposal of solid wastes;
(2) an explanation of how the jurisdiction has integrated the components to maximize the use of all feasible source reduction, recycling and composting options;
(3) an explanation of how the components jointly achieve the diversion mandates in sections 41780 and 41780.1 of the Public Resources Code;
(4) an explanation of how priorities between components were determined, and
(5) an explanation of whether the jurisdiction has been designated, or plans to apply for designation, as a California Integrated Waste Management Board Recycling Market Development Zone.
(b) An integrated schedule shall be submitted in the Integration Component which shall include the following:
(1) a calendar scheduling all implementation tasks for new and expanded programs, commencing after the effective date of the Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 through the short-term planning period, as identified in the components specified in sections 18733(a) and 18740 of this Article. The schedule shall include a short descriptive title for each task, the entity implementing the task, the task start date and milestone dates, and a schedule for funding source availability.
(A) implementation tasks are those tasks in each component which satisfy the requirements of sections 18733.5(b) and 18740(d) of this Article.
(2) the schedule shall also show the anticipated date of achievement of the solid waste diversion mandates specified in sections 41780 and 41780.1, Public Resources Code.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40051, 40052, 41001, 41002, 41301, 41302, 41780 and 41780.1, Public Resources Code.





s 18750. Scope.
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Element shall specify the means by which each jurisdiction required to prepare and implement a HHW Element shall safely collect, recycle, treat and dispose of household hazardous wastes generated by households within the jurisdiction.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41500 and 41510, Public Resources Code.





s 18751. Household Hazardous Waste Element Specific Requirements.
The Household Hazardous Waste Element shall include the requirements contained in sections 18751.1 through 18751.6 of this Article.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41500 and 41510, Public Resources Code.





s 18751.1. Household Hazardous Waste Element Goals and Objectives.
The HHW Element shall include statements which define the goals and objectives for the short-term and medium-term planning periods.
(a) HHW Element goals and objectives shall be consistent with the mandates of section 40051 of the Public Resources Code.
(b) Each jurisdiction shall examine and select household hazardous waste element goals and objectives based upon data generated in the Solid Waste Generation Study, conducted pursuant to section 18722, of Article 6.1 of this Chapter. The objectives shall include plans to source reduce and safely collect, recycle, treat and dispose of household hazardous waste generated within the jurisdiction.
(c) The HHW Element shall specify the time frame for achievement of each objective.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40051, 41500 and 41510, Public Resources Code.






s 18751.2. Household Hazardous Waste Existing Conditions Description.
The description of the existing household hazardous waste program shall:
(a) Identify the types and quantities of household hazardous wastes that are currently source reduced, collected, reused, recycled, treated and/or disposed through existing programs;
(1) Household hazardous waste categories shall include those contained in form CIWMB-303 "Household Hazardous Waste Collection Information for Fiscal Year __/__" (5/95), which is incorporated herein by reference. (See Appendix A.)
(b) Explain the current methods for source reduction, reuse, recycling, collection, treatment, and disposal of household hazardous waste generated within the jurisdiction;
(1) If there is no existing program, this must be stated.
(c) Estimate amounts of household hazardous waste currently being illegally disposed of in the jurisdiction, based on results of the Waste Characterization Study, Section 18722 (j)(7)(B), and on known illegal disposal methods.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code; and Section 25218.10, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 41500, 41510, 41750 and 47103, Public Resources Code.





s 18751.3. Evaluation of Household Hazardous Waste Program Alternatives.
The HHW Element shall include an evaluation of the Program alternatives which have been considered for local implementation consistent with the objectives of section 18751.1 of this Article, including but not limited to the following:
(a) Program alternatives including, but not limited to:
(1) collection alternatives, as follows:
(A) periodic community-wide, or neighborhood household hazardous waste collection;
(B) permanent household hazardous waste drop-off sites;
(C) mobile household hazardous waste collection; and
(D) local activities, actions or efforts to encourage the formation of privately or publicly operated fee-for-service, door-to-door, or curbside household hazardous waste collection alternatives.
(2) load-checking programs for household hazardous waste at all solid waste management facilities; and
(3) waste exchange, reuse and/or recycling alternatives for household hazardous wastes including, but not limited to, alternatives for waste oils, paints, and batteries.
(b) Each alternative considered shall be evaluated in terms of the following criteria and any other local considerations:
(1) hazards, as defined by Section 18720(a)(26) of this Chapter, which are created by the alternative considered;
(2) ability to accommodate changing economic, technological, and social conditions;
(3) whether it can be implemented in the short-term and medium-term planning periods; and
(4) the need for expanding existing facilities or constructing new facilities to support implementation of the alternative.
(5) In addition, the evaluation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(A) a discussion of the consistency of each alternative with applicable local policies, plans, and ordinances based upon local conditions;
(B) a discussion of any institutional barriers to local implementation of each alternative;
(C) an estimate of the costs related to the implementation of each alternative being evaluated for the short-term and medium-term planning periods; and
(D) a discussion of the availability of local, regional, state, national, and international end-uses for the materials which would be diverted through implementation of each alternative being considered.
(6) effectiveness in reducing either the volume or weight of HHW generated.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41500 and 41510, Public Resources Code.






s 18751.4. Selection of Household Hazardous Waste Program.
(a) The HHW element shall identify and describe the diversion alternatives which have been selected for the jurisdiction's HHW program, including existing diversion alternatives, expansion of existing diversion alternatives, and new diversion alternatives, which will be implemented to meet the goals and objectives of the element. This selection shall be based upon the evaluations conducted pursuant to section 18751.3 of this Article. The program description shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) a discussion of each diversion alternative selected for the program identifying why the alternative was selected for implementation. This discussion shall be based upon the data compiled in the solid waste generation study conducted pursuant to Article 6.1, of this Chapter; information contained in the solid waste generation analysis required by section 18732 of Article 6.2; and the evaluation conducted pursuant to section 18751.3 of this Article.
(2) as applicable to the element, a listing of the anticipated local, regional, state, national, and/or international end-uses for diverted materials based upon the evaluation of the diversion alternatives required by section 18751.3(b)(5)(D) of this Article;
(3) as applicable to the element, a description of the proposed methods for handling and disposal which may be necessary to implement the selected program; and
(4) a description of any facilities to be utilized for the implementation of the program which section 18751.2 of this Article has shown must be expanded or built to support implementation of the selected program identified in Section 18751.3 of this Article.
(b) In addition to the above requirements, the program description shall include the following:
(1) an identification of the types and quantities of household hazardous wastes anticipated to be collected, recycled, and/or disposed through proposed programs using household hazardous waste categories contained in form CIWMB-303 "Household Hazardous Waste Collection Information for Fiscal Year __/__" (5/95), which is incorporated herein by reference (See Appendix A.):
(A) where applicable, specification of the targeted Public participation goals by Percent of the Population of the affected jurisdiction for each Preferred program alternative;
(2) a description of recycling and/or reuse efforts to be used in conjunction with a proposed household hazardous waste program;
(3) a description of all proposed cooperative and/or multi-jurisdictional household hazardous waste program implementation efforts/actions/activities in which the jurisdiction intends to participate.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code and Section 25218.10, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 41500, 41510, 41750 and 47103, Public Resources Code.





s 18751.5. Implementation of Household Hazardous Waste Program.
(a) The element shall contain a program implementation schedule that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) identification of government agencies and divisions thereof, organizations, and/or persons responsible for implementation of the selected program;
(2) identification of the tasks necessary to implement the selected program; and,
(3) identification of a short-term and medium-term planning period implementation schedule addressing each task identified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section which specifies the date each task will be completed.
(b) The jurisdiction may use technical assistance, program guidelines, and model operation plans, provided by the Board, for community household hazardous waste collection programs in the implementation of its household hazardous waste program.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41500, 41510, 47100 through 47106, and 41750, Public Resources Code.





s 18751.6. Monitoring and Evaluation.
The element shall contain an explanation of how the program is to be monitored and evaluated as follows:
(a) identify the methods chosen from (b) of this section, which are being used to monitor achievement of the jurisdiction's objectives, as described in Section 18751.1, including but not limited to, the success in reducing or eliminating household hazardous waste.
(b) each jurisdiction shall use one or more of the following methods to monitor and evaluate the diversion objectives achieved within the jurisdiction:
(1) a Waste Generation Study consistent with the waste generation study prepared under section 18722, of Article 6.1 of this Chapter;
(2) targeted solid waste characterization studies involving all or a representative sample of solid waste landfill facilities, used by a jurisdiction, to measure changes in the volume, weight and hazard of specific materials, with adjustments or shifts in household hazardous waste generation resulting from source reduction;
(3) an assessment of any changes in the design, production, distribution, sale, and/or use of selected products and packages which affect household hazardous waste generation;
(4) monitoring of accurately maintained records of the volumes and types of HHW collected; or
(5) another method for which prior written approval has been given by the Board.
(c) Each jurisdiction shall provide the following information based upon the specific monitoring and evaluation methods selected for each program:
(1) written criteria for evaluating the program's effectiveness;
(2) identification of agencies or divisions thereof, organizations, and/or persons responsible for the program's monitoring, evaluation, and reporting;
(3) identification of known monitoring and evaluation funding requirements, revenues, and revenue sources; and
(4) identification of measures to be implemented if monitoring shows a shortfall in the attainment of the objectives of the element. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, provisions for:
(A) increasing the frequency of program monitoring and review,
(B) modification of the objectives, or,
(C) modification of the Program to increase its effectiveness.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41500 and 41510, Public Resources Code.





s 18751.7. Education and Public Information.
(a) Objectives. The education and public information section of the element shall include a statement of educational and informational objectives for the short-term and medium-term planning periods.
(b) Existing program description. A description of all known existing educational and public information programs and activities within the jurisdiction which promote the source reduction, reuse, recycling and safe disposal of household hazardous waste shall be included.
(c) Identification of Preferred Alternatives. The public information and education section shall list the preferred alternatives both existing and proposed which will be maintained or implemented in the short and medium term Planning Periods to achieve the objectives of this section.
(d) Program implementation. A program implementation discussion which includes the following shall be submitted:
(1) identification of community audiences to be targeted in educational and public information programs;
(2) identification of those agencies or divisions thereof, organizations, and/or persons responsible for implementation;
(3) identification of the required implementation tasks;
(4) short-term and medium-term implementation schedules for tasks listed in (3) above;
(5) identification of all public and private program implementation costs, revenues, and revenue sources necessary for program implementation; and,
(6) public information and education alternatives to promote the use of safer substitute products or practices in households.
(e) Monitoring and evaluation. The section shall:
(1) identify the methods to be used to measure achievement of the education and public information objectives identified pursuant to section (a), above;
(2) establish written criteria by which to evaluate program effectiveness;
(3) identify agencies or divisions thereof, organizations, and/or persons responsible for program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting;
(4) identify monitoring and evaluation funding requirements, revenues, and revenue sources;
(5) identify measures to be implemented if monitoring performed pursuant to section 18751.6(a) of this Article shows a shortfall in the attainment of the household hazardous waste disposal objectives; and
(6) establish a program monitoring and reporting schedule.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41500 and 41510, Public Resources Code.





s 18751.8. Funding.
(a) The jurisdiction shall demonstrate that there is sufficient funding and allocation of resources for:
(1) program planning and development;
(2) implementation of programs in order to comply with the requirements of sections 41500 and 41510 of the Public Resources Code.
(b) The funding section shall provide cost estimates for element programs scheduled for implementation in the short-term planning period, as follows:
(1) The funding section shall identify revenue sources sufficient to support the element programs.
(2) The funding section shall identify sources of contingency funding for element programs in the event that preferred revenue resources are insufficient.
(c) The funding section shall include a table which summarizes Program implementation costs, including public and private costs, revenues, and revenue sources necessary for implementation of the selected program.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41500 and 41510, Public Resources Code.






s 18752. Scope.
(a) The Nondisposal Facility Element (NDFE) shall identify the nondisposal facilities to be used by a jurisdiction to assist in reaching the diversion mandates of Public Resources Code Section 41780.
(b) The NDFE shall include the items identified in Sections 18752 through 18754.5 of this chapter.
(c) For the purpose of this Article, a nondisposal facility is any solid waste facility required to obtain a permit pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 44001) Chapter 3, Part 4 of the Public Resources Code, except a disposal facility or a transformation facility.
(d) The NDFE shall reflect information available to a jurisdiction at the time of the development of the document. The NDFE may also contain additional information as determined by a jurisdiction.
(e) A jurisdiction may include other facilities not defined as nondisposal facilities (i.e. recycling centers, drop-off centers, household hazardous waste facilities, etc.).
(f) For the purpose of this Article, a jurisdiction is a city, county, city and county, or regional agency.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41730, 41731, 41732, 41733 and 41750.1, Public Resources Code.





s 18753. Description of Nondisposal Facilities within a Jurisdiction.
The NDFE shall identify all existing, expansion of existing, and proposed nondisposal facilities located within a jurisdiction which recover for reuse or recycling at least five percent of the total volume of material received by the facility.
(a) Each facility description shall include, but is not limited to:
(1) type of facility;
(2) facility capacity;
(3) anticipated diversion rate or expected diversion rate from the total amount of the waste that the facility receives; and,
(4) participating jurisdictions.
(b) Each facility location description may include, but is not limited to:
(1) address of the facility; or,
(2) description of the general area, (include a land use map, zoning map, or other type of planning map).

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41730, 41731, 41732, 41733 and 41750.1, Public Resources Code.





s 18753.5. Description of Nondisposal Facilities outside a Jurisdiction.
The NDFE shall identify all existing, expansion of existing, and proposed nondisposal facilities which a jurisdiction, plans to utilize, but which are not located within the jurisdiction, and which recover for reuse or recycling at least five percent of the total volume of material received by the facility.
(a) Each facility description shall include, but is not limited to:
(1) type of facility;
(2) estimated amount of the waste the jurisdiction will transport to the facility;
(3) anticipated diversion rate or expected diversion rate from the total amount of the waste that the facility receives; and,
(4) location of facility.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41730, 41731, 41732, 41733 and 41750.1, Public Resources Code.





s 18754. Description of Transfer Stations within a Jurisdiction.
The NDFE shall identify existing, expansion of existing, and proposed transfer stations located within a jurisdiction, which recover less than five percent of the volume of materials received for reuse or recycling.
(a) Each facility description shall include, but is not limited to:
(1) name of facility; and,
(2) participating jurisdictions.
(3) facility capacity.
(b) Each facility location description may include, but is not limited to:
(1) address of the facility; or,
(2) description of the general area, (include a land use map, zoning map, or other type of planning map).

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41730, 41731, 41732, 41733 and 41750.1, Public Resources Code.






s 18754.5. Description of Transfer Stations outside a Jurisdiction.
The NDFE shall identify existing, expansion of existing, and proposed transfer stations to be used by a jurisdiction but not located within the jurisdiction, which recover less than five percent of the volume of materials received for reuse or recycling.
(a) Each facility description shall include, but is not limited to:
(1) name of facility; and,
(2) location of facility.

Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 41730, 41731, 41732, 41733 and 41750.1, Public Resources Code.






s18755. General Requirements. (continued)