Conference Tracks
Select a conference track from the list below to see session, speaker, and handout/presentation information for that track.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Tuesday, April 07, 2015 • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Training Session: HAZWOPER Refresher
Studio II
This is the annual HAZWOPER refresher training required for HHW facility staff and is specifically targeted for Household Hazardous Waste operations and taught by professional HHW personnel. Topics include: regulatory requirements, toxicology, safe practices, personal protection, waste management, material reuse, and decontamination. This training satisfies the requirements of Cal/OSHA requirements (California Code of Regulations, Title 8, §5192).
Speakers
Lyn Beurmann,
Waste Management Supervisor, County of Kern (Retired)
Speaker-submitted biosketch
LYN BEURMANN
Waste Management Supervisor (recently retired)
Kern County Waste Management
Bakersfield, California
Phone: (661) 805-1917
Email: bbeurmann@bak.rr.com
From 1990-2015, Ms. Beurmann was responsible for implementation and management of special waste programs including; HHW, CESQGs, paint and used oil recycling, non friable asbestos, load-check, and pesticide container recycling throughout Kern County. In addition, Ms. Beurmann was responsible for the oversight of three permanent collection facilities, safety training, grant administration, and the management of 54 closed/abandoned burn dumps and their remediations. Ms. Beurmann graduated from Cal Poly and worked for the county for 37 years in both agriculture research and hazardous waste.
Ionie Wallace,
Deputy Fire Marshal, San Bernardino County Fire Department
Presentations/Handouts
Pre-Training Session: HHW Facility Workshop – Keys to Successful Design
Studio III
Whether you are working on your first HHW collection facility or remodeling your current facility, this workshop will give you critical tools and concepts to meet your program’s needs while creating a safer, more efficient collection facility. If you have a site or are in the design process, bring your project plan with you. Small groups will work together to apply the integrated workshop concepts of budget, operations, and design.
Speakers
Speaker-submitted biosketch
David Nightingale is the principal of Special Waste Associates, a consulting and publishing firm located in Olympia, Washington. His career has focused on HHW management since 1987 and he has assisted dozens of local and state jurisdictions in the planning, design, development, and operation of HHW collection facilities and systems. He has visited over 120 operating HHW collection facilities in North America and is the author of the book: HHW Collection Facility Design Guide - Charting Your Path Through the Household Hazardous Waste Facility Design Process. He is a frequent speaker and trainer at HHW conferences in the US and serves as regular NAHMMA and SWANA training faculty. He served as the Northwest Product Stewardship Council representative to the national paint product stewardship initiative from its inception until 2009. He lead the NAHMMA Board in the creation of NAHMMA Chapters organizational structure and then recruited members to establish the NAHMMA Chapters which encompass the majority of NAHMMA members. He holds degrees in business and engineering, is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, and is also SWANA Certified.
Presentations/Handouts
No presentations or handouts have been submitted for this session.
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Pre-Conference Workshops
Tuesday, April 07, 2015 • 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Training Session: HHW for Managers
Studio IV
Household Hazardous Waste managers are responsible for compliance of their facilities with many regulatory requirements from many different local and state agencies. This course is designed for those HHW program supervisors that oversee operations but do not actively work in the facility handling wastes. It provides information on how to make sure your facility is in compliance with the multitude of regulatory requirements imposed on HHW programs.
Speakers
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Larry Sweetser has provided guidance to Household Hazardous Waste programs throughout California for 30 year and specializes in training, permitting, and regulatory assistance to local government and facility operators. Mr. Sweetser has been assisting with the California Annual Household Hazardous Waste Conference Training Sessions since 2002 as well as providing training for the Rural Counties' Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority. Mr. Sweetser frequently participates in regulatory discussions related to HHW operations.
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Pre-Conference Workshops
Wednesday, April 08, 2015 • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pre Training Session: CUPA Case Studies
Studio IV
Do you inspect HHW facilities or small businesses? Is your HHW program inspected? If so – this class is for you! Any HHW program that routinely deals with inspections will find this training very useful. The course provides a unique perspective on developing a mutually beneficial relationship between program manager and inspector. Case studies are provided that illustrate how California’s CUPA inspection program deals with compliance issues found at CESQG sites and at HHW facilities.
Speakers
David Aoki,
Hazardous Materials Specialist, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Health Hazardous Materials Division
Speaker-submitted biosketch
David Aoki is currently a Hazardous Materials Specialist (HMS) II with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Health Hazardous Materials Division. Mr. Aoki primary responsibility is to conduct inspections of waste generating facilities. He has also worked at OC Waste and Recycling in the County of Orange where he assisted in managing the county’s four permanent HHW collection centers. Mr. Aoki has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Occupational Health from Cal State Northridge.
Alexander Ng,
R.E.H.S. Hazardous Materials Specialist, Central District, LA County Fire
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Alexander Ng has been working for Los Angeles County Fire Department, Health Hazardous Materials Division since October 2007. His main areas of responsibility include inspections of facilities that generate hazardous waste or handle hazardous materials to determine the nature of the facility operation, potential hazards, types of chemicals used, and handling, storage and disposal methods. Also, Mr. Ng has worked for Los Angeles County Department of Public Health as an Environmental Health Specialist in Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Retail Food Inspections Program since 1997.
Malcom Maxwell,
HHW Contractor for Butte County, National Response Corporation
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Malcolm Maxwell graduated in 1983 from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in chemistry. First introduced to the hazardous waste industry in 1984 when he was hired as the waste approval chemist at Casmalia Resources Hazardous Waste Facility. Mr. Maxwell changed career course, becoming more involved in the environmental regulatory arena with Chemical Waste Management and NRC Environmental Services Inc. Mr. Maxwell has prepared comprehensive Operations Plans for a RCRA Part B permitted facility and three northern California HHW facilities. Mr. Maxwell has overseen HHW operations at the Butte Regional HHW Collection Facility since its opening in 1996.
Marc Winkler,
HHW Operations Manager, Stericycle Environmental Solutions | PSC
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Marc has been in the Environmental industry for 21 years. He started out running DRMO(Military) contracts for 2 years before coming over to HHW. Marc was a Project Manager for several large counties, running mobile collections as well as T&D.Marc has been the HHW Operational Manager at PSC/Stericycle for the last 15 years overseeing more than 50 Counties and Jurisdiction.
Lisa Steinman,
Waste Management Specialist, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Lisa Steinman is a Waste Management Specialist II for the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency. The Agency, formed in April 1992, is the joint powers authority of the nine incorporated cities and the County of Sonoma. The mission of the Agency is waste diversion required by California law AB939. Lisa has been managing the Agency's Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Program since 2007. Lisa earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, with an emphasis in hazardous materials management and water quality, from Sonoma State University. Lisa is also a volunteer firefighter and a volunteer with the County’s Hazardous Materials Response Team.
Moderator:
Elizabeth Rouan,
Household Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator, San Mateo County HHW Program
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Elizabeth Rouan graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Environmental Studies. Ms. Rouan began her career as an environmental consultant, conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. She then managed soil and groundwater clean-ups at contaminated properties for San Mateo County, Environmental Health Services. She transferred to the Household Hazardous Waste Program and was promoted to Program Coordinator in 2006. Her primary responsibilities include managing the overall program services, budget, reporting and contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance and tracking new legislation, as well as acting as community liaison. Ms. Rouan also volunteers with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO) in the Radio-Telemetry and Hawkwatch Programs. She has written several program summaries and is published in the GGRO Pacific Raptor Report (1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2015). Her 1999 summary was reprinted in Whole Earth (Spring 2001), a national quarterly magazine. Ms. Rouan is also an avid bicyclist, was a member of several local racing teams (2002-2006) and volunteered with AIDS/LifeCycle as a Training Ride Leader (2007-2011, 2013-2014).
Presentations/Handouts
Pre-Training Session: Chemistry for Non-Chemists & Identification of Unknowns
Studio III
Build on your knowledge of what the hazards are for those HHW products that come to your HHW program. Learn how to use practical references such as labels, MSDS’s, DOT Charts, and reference books to identify the chemical ingredients and properties of these HHW products. This course provides information on basic chemistry related to HHW including the basic properties of chemicals hazardous properties, incompatibles, and classification of chemicals collected at HHW programs.
Participants will learn some principles involved in categorizing unlabeled wastes for storage compatibility and to meet criteria for recycling, treatment, or disposal. Known and unknown HHW products will be tested using basic chemical tests such as pH, oxidizer, and water solubility. Other testing methods will also be discussed.
Speakers
Ionie Wallace,
Deputy Fire Marshal, San Bernardino County Fire Department
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Steve Rodowick has worked as the Recycling Coordinator for Butte County since 2003. Prior to that, Steve worked for Waste Management in the capacity of Account Supervisor, sales and operations. His background includes over eighteen years’ experience in commercial and industrial waste stream analysis. As Recycling Coordinator, Steve was instrumental in developing Butte County’s model Illegal Dumping ordinance. Steve graduated from California State University, Chico where he majored in Geography and Business Administration.
Presentations/Handouts
No presentations or handouts have been submitted for this session.
Pre-Training Session: Emergency Response for HHW Programs
Studio II
Emergency responses at HHW programs are rare but staff need to be aware of potential emergency situations. The Emergency Response for HHW Programs is a new course that focuses on the applicable emergency response requirements for HHW programs and offers practical advice to plan for and address emergencies. The training will include how to determine an emergency situation, response measures, agency notifications, and documentation.
Speakers
Larry Sweester (Placeholder),
President , Sweetser & Associates, Inc
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Brent chairs Programs and Operations for Humboldt County’s integrated waste JPA whose members include the five principal cities and the unincorporated county. Activities include a robust HHW collection scheme involving the permanent HHW facility in Eureka and a series of mobile collection events annually that serve out-county communities. Waste diversion and recycling goals are equally important at HWMA due to escalating transportation costs to distant landfills. Brent assures that the HWMA team actively supports legislative action for EPR and assists residents in utilizing convenient disposal options. Brent is a retired US Coast Guard Lieutenant and previously served as a county health inspector for ten years.
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Welcome/Opening Remarks/Keynote Presentation, Day One
Wednesday, April 08, 2015 • 12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fingerprinting Methods for “CSI” Investigations of Spilled Oil
Main Ballroom
Dr. Ioana G. Petrisor, Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Forensics Journal and the author of the recently published book “Environmental Forensics Fundamentals – A Practical Guide”, will present the state-of-the-art of fingerprinting techniques, illustrating their use in spilled oil source identification and age-dating. The typical tiered fingerprinting approach (including chemical and isotopic fingerprinting) will be overviewed, along with emerging techniques such as tree-ring fingerprinting (dendroecology). Innovative approaches used in real cases will be discussed. These techniques provide evidence used in the Court of Law to track and elucidate “environmental crimes” and to allocate between responsible parties. Beyond the legal application, the presented techniques provide powerful tools for sustainable site characterization and remediation.
Speakers
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Dr. Ioana Petrisor in an environmental biochemist with over 20 years of experience (both in academia and industry). Dr. Petrisor specializes in environmental forensics/litigation support using up-to-date fingerprinting methods to track the source and age of contaminants (including crude oil and petroleum products, chlorinated solvents, metals, PCBs, nutrients, perchlorate). Dr. Petrisor has helped national and international clients to recover costs related to a large variety of environmental issues in both litigated and non-litigated cases. She has been accepted as Expert Witness in California Court testifying of fate & transport and sources of chlorinated solvents and metals. She has recently authored an Environmental Forensics text book. She is co-author at 1 invention patent, 4 book chapters, and more than 70 scientific publications and 12 editorials.
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Workshop Session One
Wednesday, April 08, 2015 • 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
EI-1: Pollution Prevention Approaches (Pollution Prevention Techniques & Lessons Learned)
Studio IV
The session will commence with a discussion of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)’s Pollution Prevention (P2) Program. P2 program staff will present information on the State filing thresholds, regulatory requirements and keys to successful P2 implementation. In addition, examples of successful P2 techniques in the areas of hazardous waste generation, toxic substance use, solid waste reduction and natural resource conservation implemented by facilities in ADEQ’s P2 Program will be presented. The second part of the session includes a discussion of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s (DTSC’s) Model Shop Program for auto shops and electroplating sectors. The DTSC’s Model Shop Program was a unique voluntary pollution prevention program designed to help auto service, auto-body, and metal finishing businesses run a cleaner and safer shop. Local agencies planning for creating similar incentive program should know the downfalls issues.
Speakers
Linneth Lopez,
Environmental Engineering Specialist, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Linneth Lopez is an Environmental Engineering Specialist who currently works for the Pollution Prevention Program in the Sustainability Unit at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). Previous to that she was a Hazardous Waste Compliance Officer with ADEQ where the main duties included the inspection of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) facilities ranging from hospitals and platers to military bases and drycleaners. Her previous experience as a Hazardous Waste Compliance Officer has provided her with valuable knowledge and experience for working in the pollution prevention field. Linneth attended California Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly) in Pomona, California and has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Environmental Engineering.
Nabil Yacoub,
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist), CalEPA-DTSC
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Nabil H. Yacoub, Ph.D., had graduated from Assiut University with B.Sc. in 1968, and had a Master Degree in Physical Chemistry from Minia University (1981), and with Ph. D. in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) in 1986 from Minia University, Faculty of Science, Egypt.
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Dr. Yacoub has been a Senior Environmental Scientist with DTSC for about fourteen years and as a Hazardous Substances Scientist for about ten years.
Dr. Yacoub has provided both in-office and field trainings on many aspects of hazardous waste management to many industries, trade associations, and local agencies. Expert in the following areas: Tiered Permitting, Financial Assurance, Unified Program, Universal Waste Rules, SB14 Applicability, Pollution Prevention, Green Business, Sustainability, Environmental justice, etc.,
Dr. Yacoub, has recognized from the state, local agencies, and industrial associations for his excellent achievements.
Presentations/Handouts
HHW-1: Basic Orientation to Household Hazardous Waste
Studio III
New to Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). This session will provide a basic overview of HHW program options, how they work, advantages of each type, regulatory overview, and available resources.
Speakers
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Charles has worked for DTSC for over 15 years. Prior to working for DTSC Charles has worked as a Chemist for NSF international, Hoffman La Roche, CalTest Analytical, and other environmental laboratories. Earlier in his career Charles performed radio- chemistry analysis on Naval nuclear reactors and worked as EHS Supervisor/Radiation Protection Specialist Supervisor at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. Charles studied Chemistry at SUNY New Paltz (N.Y.) and holds a degree in Environmental Toxicology from UC Davis.
Interesting Facts
#1. Charles is the initiator and primary author of DTSC’s cathode ray tube, electronic waste, and universal waste regulations (Ch. 23).
#2. At this momen
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Burke Lucy is an Environmental Scientist with the Statewide Technical and Analytical Services Branch of CalRecycle. He manages CalRecycle’s Form 303 HHW reporting system and is the waste specialist for home-generated sharps, pharmaceuticals, batteries, and lamps. He was the lead for a 2010 Report to the Legislature, which in part, compared the effectiveness of various pharmaceutical waste collection program types including HHWCFs, events, and mailers. Before joining CalRecycle, he worked for 17 years in the private sector as an project manager, environmental specialist, proposal manager, marketing writer, and webmaster.
Tranette Sanders,
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Speaker-submitted biosketch
Larry Sweetser has provided guidance to Household Hazardous Waste programs throughout California for 30 year and specializes in training, permitting, and regulatory assistance to local government and facility operators. Mr. Sweetser has been assisting with the California Annual Household Hazardous Waste Conference Training Sessions since 2002 as well as providing training for the Rural Counties' Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority. Mr. Sweetser frequently participates in regulatory discussions related to HHW operations.
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Liz Wagner is an Environmental Scientist with the Statewide Technical and Analytical Services Branch of CalRecycle. She is one of the key staff implementing CalRecycle’s Household Hazardous Waste Reporting System. She also specializes in Extended Producer Responsibility and oversight of the California Paint Stewardship Program. She graduated from UC Santa Barbara with an environmental studies degree.
Moderator:
Matt Fong,
Environmental Scientist, CalRecycle
Speaker-submitted biosketch
CalRecycle Environmental Scientist, Program Advisor for the Household Hazardous Waste Grant and Used Oil Payment and Grant Programs.
Presentations/Handouts
UO-1: Oil and Water Don't Mix
Studio II
Do you manage a marina oil collection facility or planning one in the future? This session is for you! Learn about the successes and challenges of marina oil collection centers; absorbent pad exchange programs; boater targeted outreach and education; oil spill prevention; and bilge water pumpout stations. Panel speakers will present the most current marina program trends.
Speakers
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Linda Dickinson enjoys assisting jurisdictions and non-profit organizations with their grant and payment programs. For 15 years Linda has helped disseminate CalRecycle funding which support environmental issues related to Tires, Used Oil and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Before coming to CalRecycle, Linda worked almost 20 years for law enforcement related State agencies like the Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, the Department of Firearms, the Office of Criminal Justice Planning, and the Board of Prison Terms.
Vicki Gambale ,
Grants and Programs Coordinator, The Bay Foundation
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Victoria Gambale received her B.S. in Marine Biology from Roger Williams University and M.S. in Fisheries Science, with a minor in Environmental Science, from Louisiana State University. Her graduate research focused on oyster production methods and she recently gave a TEDxLSU talk all about oysters. Vicki’s been with The Bay Foundation for the past 4 years as part of their Boater Education Program. Vicki’s work focuses on pollution prevention through source control as well as education and outreach.
Kiel Gillis,
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Speaker-submitted biosketch
Mick Kronman grew up in Santa Monica, a great place to snorkel, fish, surf and generally fall in love with the sea. So, after he received a bachelor’s degree in political science from UC Santa Barbara, Mick promptly went fishing for 10 years.
Following his fishing career, Mick worked as a maritime consultant and journalist. He also managed several projects in Santa Barbara Harbor, including design and construction of a fishermen’s ice machine and new fish hoist, plus a set of fisheries interpretive plaques that line the port’s breakwater sidewalk.
In May, 2000 Mick took a job as the City of Santa Barbara’s Harbor Operations Manager, which he holds to this day. Among his proudest achievements is co-managing the City’s two Clean Marina Programs—one regional and one local. The California Association Harbor Masters and Port Captains has twice named Mick statewide Harbor Master of the Year.
Manuel Medrano,
Recycling Specialist II, Chula Vista - Public Works Department
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Manuel Medrano has worked in the sustainability field for 15 years focused on recycling, hazardous waste management, business development and public education. Manuel belongs to several multi-agency committees and working groups focused on cross-border (U.S.-Mexico)environmental health. Manuel holds a Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in Political Science and dual minors in Chicano Studies and Public Administration.
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Workshop Session Two
Wednesday, April 08, 2015 • 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
EI-2: California’s E-waste Efforts: Are We Creating Problems Elsewhere Today? Tomorrow?
Studio IV
California’s covered electronic waste (CEW) recovery and recycling program was established by the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003. In its ten years of operation, more than 1.75 billion pounds of unwanted video displays have been diverted, collected, and dismantled in-state, with the derived residuals flowing into a global marketplace. At the outset, cathode ray tubes (CRTs) and CRT glass could readily find a disposition that seemed to fulfill the conditional authorization under which all CEW recyclers operated. Increasingly, now, we learn of CRT abandonments and stockpiles occurring beyond the direct regulatory control of California agencies, and serious doubts emerge regarding the legitimacy of purported and proposed markets. California must quickly solve the challenge of unmarketable hazardous residuals from legacy electronic products while simultaneously pivoting to address new technologies entering the e-waste stream; technologies that present greater complexities for material handling, resource extraction, and regulatory oversight.
Speakers
Matthew Hickman ,
Environmental Compliance Manager, Riverside County Waste Management
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Matthew Hickman is an Environmental Compliance Manager for the Riverside County Management Department. Matthew’s areas of responsibility include Special Waste Acceptance and Hazardous Waste Collection and Inspection Programs, managing a staff of 36 people. He has been a County employee for 29 years, holding several field, supervisory and management positions. In addition to these responsibilities, he coordinates and audits the effectiveness of transfer station hazardous materials exclusion programs in Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties. He is well recognized as an experienced professional in the solid, liquid and hazardous waste industry.
Jeff Hunts,
Environmental Program Manager, CalRecycle
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Jeff Hunts has over 30 years experience in the field of waste management. He joined the California Integrated Waste Management Board in 1990. For the past several years Jeff has managed the implementation of California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act. This first-in-the-nation program fosters the responsible recovery and processing of certain electronic products via a payment system administered made by the State. Financed through a fee paid by consumers, the program has recovered nearly 1.8 billion pounds of covered electronic waste since 2005.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Economy of Natural Resources from the University of California at Berkeley.
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HHW-2: Breaking Bad: Drugs and Hazardous Waste
Studio III
Hazardous wastes are produced from illicit drug operations throughout the state, creating tremendous impacts on tremendous impacts on water, land use, and the environment. This session will characterize cleanup and mitigation activities associated with these illicit activities and highlight some of the unique problems encountered in dealing with the local drug culture. An overview of wastes associated with these operations, how to identify them, and advice on implementing pollution prevention techniques will be provided.
Speakers
George Baker,
Senior Environmental Scientist - Emergency Response Coordinator, DTSC
Speaker-submitted biosketch
George R. Baker is a Senior Environmental Scientist and has been a Emergency Response Coordinator with DTSC's Emergency Response Program since 1994. He has been involved with numerous emergency removal actions, including defunct electroplating facilities, clandestine drug labs, release-associated fires, and train derailments. He holds degrees in Geography and Geomorphology from the CSU and UC systems. He is also accredited as a FRO/FRA instructor, an Incident Commander, and a Hazardous Materials Specialist by the California Specialized Training Institute.
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Brent chairs Programs and Operations for Humboldt County’s integrated waste JPA whose members include the five principal cities and the unincorporated county. Activities include a robust HHW collection scheme involving the permanent HHW facility in Eureka and a series of mobile collection events annually that serve out-county communities. Waste diversion and recycling goals are equally important at HWMA due to escalating transportation costs to distant landfills. Brent assures that the HWMA team actively supports legislative action for EPR and assists residents in utilizing convenient disposal options. Brent is a retired US Coast Guard Lieutenant and previously served as a county health inspector for ten years.
Moderator: Emily Wang,
Environmental Scientist, CalRecycle
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UO-2: What's New in Oil Again: Refreshing the Used Oil Payment Program
Studio II
The target audience for this session is jurisdictions who receive CalRecycle funding via the Oil Payment Program (OPP) to carry out local used oil programs. CalRecycle staff will provide an updated overview of the OPP reporting system - how it works and recent improvements. Panel speakers will present "lessons learned" since the OPP has been active, as well as innovative projects applying to the Used Oil Certified Collection Center Program, which OPP supports. The session concludes with an opportunity for the attendees to pose questions to the panel as well as meet in smaller groups with their respective CalRecycle Program Advisors.
Speakers
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Linda Dickinson enjoys assisting jurisdictions and non-profit organizations with their grant and payment programs. For 15 years Linda has helped disseminate CalRecycle funding which support environmental issues related to Tires, Used Oil and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Before coming to CalRecycle, Linda worked almost 20 years for law enforcement related State agencies like the Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, the Department of Firearms, the Office of Criminal Justice Planning, and the Board of Prison Terms
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Ashraf Batavia attended California State University, Sacramento obtaining his Bachelor in Science in Computer Engineering. His State government career started in 2001 with the California Integrated Waste Management Board as a student. In 2004, Ashraf became a Grant Manager, managing several grant program. Currently, he serves the greater Sacramento region for OPP, UOC and HHW programs.
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Harnak Samra attended California State University, Sacramento obtaining his Bachelor in Science in Business Management. His State government career began in 1998 with the Employment Development Department, where he served as a Grant Manager. In 2008, Harnak joined CalRecycle’s Used Oil Program. He currently manages the Used Oil and Household Hazardous Waste programs for several cities in the Los Angeles region.
Jeffrey Lin,
Supervisor, Grants and Payments Unit, CalRecycle
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Jeff Lin is a supervisor in the Grants and Payments Unit at CalRecycle. In this capacity, he oversees the Used Oil Payment Program (OPP). He has worked with CalRecycle’s Used Oil/Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program since 2002; first as a grant manager for the Used Oil Block Grant, Used Oil Competitive Grant and HHW Grant programs, and later as a supervisor providing technical assistance and policy analysis on recycling and reuse to local jurisdictions and other stakeholders. Prior to arriving at CalRecycle, Jeff managed a military base retention and reuse grant program for the California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency. Jeff has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration.
Moderator:
Baljot Biring,
Used Oil Program Lead Advisor, CalRecycle
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Baljot Biring attended California State University, Sacramento obtaining his Bachelor in Science in Finance and Risk Management Insurance. He started his State government career in 2006, joining the former California Integrated Waste Management Board. Baljot manages Oil Payment Program, Used Oil Competitive program and Household Hazardous Waste program for the greater Los Angeles Co. region.
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Keynote Presentation, Day Two
Thursday, April 09, 2015 • 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Action! Media and the Arts take a leading role in sustainability
Main Ballroom
Whether creating environmentally themed content, implementing green best practices, or leading by example, the Arts have a valuable role to play in the area of sustainability. In addition to caring about the impact of their messages, Media and the Arts have started thinking about the impact of HOW those messages are created. From motion pictures and museums to private galleries and small theaters, the Media and Arts communities work to creatively address the issues with their artists, crew and audiences.
Speakers
Amanda Scarano Carter,
Entertainment Operational Consultant and Producer, Green Penny Productions
Presentations/Handouts
No presentations or handouts have been submitted for this session.
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Workshop Session Three
Thursday, April 09, 2015 • 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
EI-3: Film Industry Reuse Panel Discussion
Studio IV
Here are 3 LA area organizations involved in lessening the impact of resources required and materials consumed in the commercial production of film and advertising shoots. Each in its unique way provides source reduction education and resourcefulness for proper accountability and disposal. Join us for a look at our host city’s local industry from a sustainability perspective!
Speakers
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Bert Ball is the founder and Executive Director of L.A. SHARES, the world’s largest non-profit materials reuse program. L.A. SHARES takes business donations of reusable materials and makes them available free of charge to the thousands of non-profit organizations and schools located throughout Los Angeles County.
Since 1994, L.A. SHARES has redistributed more than $180,000,000.00 worth of items to local schools and nonprofits and has become the largest single donor of goods and materials to the Los Angeles School District, the Recreation and Parks Community, the Arts and Theater Community, the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Community, After School Enrichment Programs, Senior Centers, the Domestic Violence Prevention Community and the Charter School community, among others. For more information please visit their website: www.lashares.org.
Mr. Ball has received numerous commendations for his work with L.A. SHARES. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored him with an “Outstanding Environmental Achievement” Award and the E.P.A Administrator named L. A. SHARES as “the model reuse program for America.”
Along with serving as an advisor to the State of Hawaii, Mr. Ball has consulted for the cities of Atlanta, Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco to create materials reuse programs that replicate the successful L.A. SHARES model.
Mr. Ball received a Bachelors degree from Lehigh University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television’s Producers Program. L.A. SHARES became the basis of his thesis.
With an extensive background in business and arts management, Mr. Ball has created and managed numerous art galleries, film and reading series, nightclubs and video bars in New York and Los Angeles.
Mr. Ball has also served as a Board member of the Nissan Foundation, the charitable arm of the international automobile and truck maker; an Advisory Board member of the International House of Blues Foundation, an Advisory Committee Member of the California Arts Council’s Adopt a School through the Arts Program and an Advisory Board member of the Riordan Volunteer Leadership Development Program.
Mr. Ball resides in Marina del Rey, California and San Jose Del Cabo, BCS, Mexico.
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Chase White is the Founder of Recycled Movie Sets, a diversion alternative to the landfill for set walls and construction materials.
Recycled Movie Sets mission is to be a large volume diversion company, specializing in service to the entertainment industry, and supporting California’s Zero Waste goals. Operating as a social enterprise, White hires from second chance organizations like the Midnight Mission and Homeboys industries, creating jobs, providing work experience, and reestablishing people as productive citizens.
White’s current role in the company is to create diversion strategies, consult with clients, train staff, and devise logistics for safe, efficient workflow.
Amy Hammes,
Donations and Business Development Director, EcoSet
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EcoSet Consulting works to change the filming and event industry’s waste impact before, during and after the production.
Amy helped shape EcoSet’s Zero Waste best practices that prioritize reuse before recycling. She built a comprehensive reuse network and founded the free reuse center, EcoSet’s Materials Oasis, connecting discarded materials to the local arts community and non-profit organizations. These efforts have resulted in an average 93% diversion rate, with 57% of this through reuse.
Amy holds a Masters in Public Administration and Sustainability from Presidio Graduate School, and a certificate in Sustainable Resource Management from the California Resource Recovery Association.
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Chris Carrieri is a partner in C2: Alternative Services (pronounced C Squared), a consulting firm assisting local governments and businesses with environmental programs,
especially public education regarding waste reduction and recycling.
Chris has worked with used oil recycling programs for over 15 years, for clients including cities,
counties, regional programs, and non-profit grant recipients as well as Calrecycle.
Presentations/Handouts
HHW-3: Emerging HHW: Past, Present and Future
Studio III
As new products and materials continue to enter the waste stream, government programs are faced with the challenges of determining the hazards associated with them and determining the means to properly manage them. This session will focus on three different products at different stages of this process. Nanomaterials are a product whose toxicity and hazards are still not entirely understood. The hazards found in smoke detectors are better understood, but a new non-removable battery mandate poses new challenges for collection in the coming years. The collection of pharmaceuticals has seen many different approaches throughout the years and present something of a test case for product stewardship programs and local ordinances.
Speakers
Dr. Patricia Holden,
Environmental Considerations of Manufactured and Engineered Nanomaterials, University of California, Santa Barbara
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Patricia Holden is a Professor, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, University of California (UC), Santa Barbara,researching environmental microbiology and water quality, and is Director, UCSB Natural Reserve System. Within the NSF- and EPA-funded UC Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), Holden leads Theme 4 (Terrestrial Ecosystems Impact and Hazard Assessment) and the Carbonaceous Nanomaterial Working Group. Holden’s B.S. and M.S. (Civil & Environmental Engineering) degrees are from the University of Tennessee and Purdue University; her Ph.D. (Soil Microbiology) is from U.C. Berkeley. Prior to academia, Holden was a practicing engineer.
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Leo Raudys is currently vice president of program development at Call2Recycle, responsible for sharing Call2Recycle’s 20 years of product stewardship and recycling experience with other industries. Raudys is a senior policy and operations executive with a track record of leading high-performing strategies and operations that improve brand reputation, reduce cost and mitigate risk. He brings a fresh perspective to the eco-industry as a state environmental regulator, retail sustainability expert, and senior executive at one of North America’s top product stewardship organizations. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Corporate Environmental Management for the University of Minnesota.
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Steve Rodowick has worked as the Recycling Coordinator for Butte County since 2003. Prior to that, Steve worked for Waste Management in the capacity of Account Supervisor, sales and operations. His background includes over eighteen years’ experience in commercial and industrial waste stream analysis. As Recycling Coordinator, Steve was instrumental in developing Butte County’s model Illegal Dumping ordinance. Steve graduated from California State University, Chico where he majored in Geography and Business Administration.
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Heidi has been a leader in the solid waste industry in California for 22 years, working with industry, government and the public to reduce waste, improve product design and recyclability, and implement cost-effective projects and policies which protect the health and the environment. Collaborating with local government leaders, Heidi was one of two original co-directors of CPSC in 2007 to change the way product waste is funded and managed in California; she has since become a nationally recognized thought leader and driver for innovative product stewardship programs across the country.
Heidi’s collaborative, tenacious problem-solving approach has delivered unprecedented success in developing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) public policy at national, state and local levels. She has engaged diverse stakeholder groups to create and promote best-in-class product stewardship programs for pharmaceuticals, mercury thermostats, carpets, paint, fluorescent lights, and batteries. Nationally, Heidi was instrumental in adoption of EPR policies by the National League of Cities (NLC) and the US Conference of Mayors. Through CPSC, she successfully co-sponsored AB 2347 with the Sierra Club, creating a comprehensive statewide take-back program for mercury thermostats to reduce mercury pollution in the environment. Heidi has also influenced the formation of product stewardship councils in three key states, which respectively passed EPR legislation. Maybe most significantly, Heidi provided technical support to Alameda County as it adopted the first EPR ordinance in the country which was then challenged by PhRMA and two other producer associations and Alameda won in the lower and appeals court, but was appealed again to the Supreme Court awaiting a determination if the court will hear the case. Alameda is leading the country in determining the “legal rules of the road” in regards to local government authority to hold producers of products responsible for their management at end of life.
Heidi speaks throughout the world to raise awareness about product stewardship. She has been frequently published on the topic and done interviews on National Public Radio and quoted in the Wall Street Journal on the subject. Heidi earned a B.A. in Political Science - Public Service from the University of California at Davis and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California.
Moderator: Emily Wang,
Environmental Scientist, CalRecycle
Presentations/Handouts
UO-3: Implementing a Successful Used Oil/Filter Curbside Collection Program.
Studio II
Drawing on the results of an ongoing study for CalRecycle of curbside used oil/filter collection as well as draft training materials in preparation, this interactive workshop will allow local officials, haulers, and others to explore the potential for -- and means of -- successfully implementing new curbside programs or improving existing programs in their own jurisdictions.
Speakers
W. David Conn,
Professor Emeritus of City & Regional Planning, California Polytechnic State University
Speaker-submitted biosketch
With a background in chemistry and economics, Dr. Conn’s career at UCLA, Virginia Tech, and Cal Poly as a faculty member, consultant, and senior university administrator, spans four decades. His teaching, research, and professional application (including public and private sector consulting) have focused primarily on environmental policy and planning, including solid/hazardous waste management as well as pollution prevention and control. Between 2002-04 he led a comprehensive assessment of California’s Used Oil Program for the former Integrated Waste Management Board, and currently he is directing a study for CalRecycle of the curbside collection of used oil and oil filters.
Meg Henry,
Research Analyst, California Polytechnic State University
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Meg Henry, Research Analyst, has fourteen years of experience with planning as well as planning-related research. She is closely involved at present with applied research projects through Cal Poly's Resilient Communities Research Institute. Her current role includes data collection and analysis, as well as tracking and assimilating large amounts of complex and interrelated data from various sources including the staff of state agencies and local jurisdictions.
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Workshop Session Four
Thursday, April 09, 2015 • 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
EI-4: Behavior Change: Four Elements of a Successful Campaign
Studio IV
Learn more about how to pursue behavior change for your program. This session will present four different approaches and perspectives for affecting behavior change. Learn about: conducting research to determine what works for your target audience, using mobile phones to reach millennials, how to get the news media to cover your issue, and creative ways to reach your audience at schools and events.
Speakers
Matt Bolender,
Used Oil Recycling Project, Contra Costa Clean Water Program
Speaker-submitted biosketch
For the past 19 year Matt Bolender has been the project manager for the Contra Costa Clean Water Program Used Oil and Filter Recycling Project. His program focuses on school education, public event education, public service announcements for use on cable TV, and certifying and conducting site visits at oil recycling centers. With expertise in video and theater Mr. Funnelhead has become a household word in Contra Costa County. Mr. Funnelhead symbolizes clean water and used oil and filter recycling in our county. His use of Mr. Funnelhead as a symbol of used oil and filter recycling has allowed the Contra Costa Clean Water Program the ability to be remembered more in the community.
Namju Cho,
Project Manager, S. Groner Associates, Inc. (SGA)
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Namju Cho is a Program Manager at S. Groner Associates, aka SGA, an award-winning, triple bottom line consulting firm based in Long Beach that specializes in data-driven, community-based social marketing campaigns for environmental, health and housing issues. Some of her clients have included the US EPA, LA Housing and Community Investment Department and Paintcare. Ms. Cho has more than 20 years of communications experience both as a journalist at the Wall Street Journal as well as a PR and marketing professional in the nonprofit sector including the California Community Foundation and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking.
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Stephen Groner is the founder and president of S. Groner Associates (SGA) a social marketing firm that designs social marketing programs targeting environmental issues. Now in the firm’s 16th year, the firm is a past winner of the Silver Anvil award from the Public Relations Society of America for the best public service campaign in the country for a project with the US Environmental Protection Agency. Prior to forming SGA, Stephen (a registered civil engineer) worked nine years on environmental issues for Los Angeles County. There he started out working on technical policy issues, before shifting his focus to environmental affairs and communications, where he lead the development of some of the largest municipal public outreach programs in the country. Stephen also is very active in the community and serves on the board of three non-profits, Social Venture Partners, the US Zero Waste Business Council and Friends of Ballona Wetlands (a conservation group dedicated to preserving one the largest remaining urban wetlands in California).
Philip Kao,
Technology Manager, S. Groner Associates, Inc. (SGA)
Speaker-submitted biosketch
As Technology Lead of SGA, Philip leverages the power of analytics and technology to evaluate and optimize environmental marketing campaigns.
To keep pace with commercial marketing, Philip brings fresh perspectives to government outreach and education programs. Recent projects include a gamified mobile app (to curb litter), and marketing automation to reach/track residents (and mitigate overwatering).
Philip studied engineering at UCLA and spent four years with Accenture Technology Consulting. He left for a year to work on water supply and sanitation projects in rural China and Ecuador, before joining SGA to work on effective campaigns that promote widespread behavior change.
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Jen Winfrey has worked for the County of San Diego's Recycling Section since 2005. She manages the Used Oil Recycling Program, public education/outreach activities (including social media) and the School Recycling Assistance Program. Jen's background in public relations and marketing has expanded event outreach resulting in more participation and higher collections.
Moderator: Julia Au,
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HHW-4: Form 303/Introduction to California Environmental Reporting System
Studio III
State law and regulations mandate that each public agency responsible for HHW management report hazardous materials-related data and collection amounts. This session will provide an overview of the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) managed by California Unified Program Agencies (CUPA’s); and the HHW Form 303 reporting system managed by CalRecycle. Discussion will include applicability and cost saving P2 techniques for CERS and data results and proposed updates/improvements to the Form 303 online system.
Speakers
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Burke Lucy is an Environmental Scientist with the Statewide Technical and Analytical Services Branch of CalRecycle. He manages CalRecycle’s Form 303 HHW reporting system and is the waste specialist for home-generated sharps, pharmaceuticals, batteries, and lamps. He was the lead for a 2010 Report to the Legislature, which in part, compared the effectiveness of various pharmaceutical waste collection program types including HHWCFs, events, and mailers. Before joining CalRecycle, he worked for 17 years in the private sector as an project manager, environmental specialist, proposal manager, marketing writer, and webmaster.
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Larry Sweetser has provided guidance to Household Hazardous Waste programs throughout California for 30 year and specializes in training, permitting, and regulatory assistance to local government and facility operators. Mr. Sweetser has been assisting with the California Annual Household Hazardous Waste Conference Training Sessions since 2002 as well as providing training for the Rural Counties' Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority. Mr. Sweetser frequently participates in regulatory discussions related to HHW operations.
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Liz Wagner is an Environmental Scientist with the Statewide Technical and Analytical Services Branch of CalRecycle. She is one of the key staff implementing CalRecycle’s Household Hazardous Waste Reporting System. She also specializes in Extended Producer Responsibility and oversight of the California Paint Stewardship Program. She graduated from UC Santa Barbara with an environmental studies degree.
Moderator: Tranette Sanders,
, Los Angeles County
Presentations/Handouts
UO-4: Care and Feeding of Your Certified Collection Centers
Studio II
Hot off the press, new materials to help make your used oil recycling program successful. Did you know 70% of the DIYer used oil collected state-wide is brought to CCCs? Are you doing everything possible to make this partnership work for you, the CCC businesses and the DIYer public? We’ll introduce new resources and techniques. Come prepared to have fun as we indulge in some whimsical role-play with special guests. Laughing out loud is OK!
Speakers
Mark Bunnell,
Comedy Entertainer, Chaos Comedy Productions / Mark and Dre Show
Speaker-submitted biosketch
These professional goofballs display their hilarious take on life with witty dialogue, physical prowess and carefully calculated chaos. Specializing in customized scripts and audience participation, these two will ‘wow’ your event whether it’s a corporate presentation, dinner show, award ceremony, theater show or festival.
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Chris Carrieri is a partner in C2: Alternative Services (pronounced C Squared), a consulting firm assisting local governments and businesses with environmental programs, especially public education regarding waste reduction and recycling. Chris has worked with used oil recycling programs for over 15 years, for clients including cities, counties, regional programs, and non-profit grant recipients as well as Calrecycle.
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Connie Cloak and Chris Carrieri are partners in C2: Alternative Services (pronounced C Squared), a consulting firm assisting local governments and businesses with environmental programs, especially public education regarding waste reduction and recycling.
Connie and Chris have worked with used oil recycling programs for over 15 years, for clients including cities, counties, regional programs, and non-profit grant recipients as well as Calrecycle.
Andrea Terry,
Comedy Entertainer, Chaos Comedy Productions / Mark and Dre Show
Speaker-submitted biosketch
These professional goofballs display their hilarious take on life with witty dialogue, physical prowess and carefully calculated chaos. Specializing in customized scripts and audience participation, these two will ‘wow’ your event whether it’s a corporate presentation, dinner show, award ceremony, theater show or festival.
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Workshop Session Five
Thursday, April 09, 2015 • 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
EI-5: Local Conservation Corps and World Café Discussion
Studio IV
Join this presentation to learn about how conservation corps are helping local jurisdictions increase used oil, HHW and other recycling rates. With financial support from CalRecycle the 14 local conservation corps throughout California are working strategically and collaboratively with local governments to co-create solutions to challenging waste management issues. Local conservation corps provide recycling industry training to young adults while helping jurisdictions solve environmental and social issues. We will also be discussing topics of interest to the group in a World Café based on thoughts, comments, and questions provided by conference attendees throughout the conference. Please add your thoughts and questions to the boards near the registration tables in preparation for this discussion.
Speakers
Karla Ramos,
Senior Program Manager, LA Conservation Corps.
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Karla Ramos is a Senior Program Manager at the Los Angeles Conservation Corps. She has management responsibilities on a wide variety of Corps work contracts and grants, which entail development, implementation and monitoring progress of projects such as community enhancement teams and recycling of beverage containers, and recent addition of e-waste, used tires and used oil programs. Her responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day collections of recycled materials from the Corps’ local business, schools, large venue/ special events and local parks accounts. Furthermore, she develops and implements outreach programs designed to educate school children, special event attendees and the general public.
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Robert Carlson is a Senior Environmental Scientist with CalRecycle and has lead scientific studies investigating the environmental and human health impacts of used oil and artificial turf fields.
Moderator: Michelle Martin,
Branch Chief, CalRecycle
Presentations/Handouts
HHW-5: Is your HHW program convenient?
Studio III
The first Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Programs started in the 1980s. Is your program “effective” relative to others in the state? We will also discuss what program “convenience” means and a formula for determining effectiveness. We will also explore the impact of existing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs on municipal HHW collection, and provide an update on progress and convenience.
Speakers
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Burke Lucy is an Environmental Scientist with the Statewide Technical and Analytical Services Branch of CalRecycle. He manages CalRecycle’s Form 303 HHW reporting system and is the waste specialist for home-generated sharps, pharmaceuticals, batteries, and lamps. He was the lead for a 2010 Report to the Legislature, which in part, compared the effectiveness of various pharmaceutical waste collection program types including HHWCFs, events, and mailers. Before joining CalRecycle, he worked for 17 years in the private sector as an project manager, environmental specialist, proposal manager, marketing writer, and webmaster.
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David Nightingale is the principal of Special Waste Associates, a consulting and publishing firm located in Olympia, Washington. His career has focused on HHW management since 1987 and he has assisted dozens of local and state jurisdictions in the planning, design, development, and operation of HHW collection facilities and systems. He has visited over 120 operating HHW collection facilities in North America and is the author of the book: HHW Collection Facility Design Guide - Charting Your Path Through the Household Hazardous Waste Facility Design Process. He is a frequent speaker and trainer at HHW conferences in the US and serves as regular NAHMMA and SWANA training faculty. He served as the Northwest Product Stewardship Council representative to the national paint product stewardship initiative from its inception until 2009. He served on the NAHMMA Board in the creation of NAHMMA Chapters. He holds degrees in business and engineering, is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, and is also SWANA/NAHMMA Certified Instructor.
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Larry Sweetser has provided guidance to Household Hazardous Waste programs throughout California for 30 year and specializes in training, permitting, and regulatory assistance to local government and facility operators. Mr. Sweetser has been assisting with the California Annual Household Hazardous Waste Conference Training Sessions since 2002 as well as providing training for the Rural Counties' Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority. Mr. Sweetser frequently participates in regulatory discussions related to HHW operations.
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Liz Wagner is an Environmental Scientist with the Statewide Technical and Analytical Services Branch of CalRecycle. She is one of the key staff implementing CalRecycle’s Household Hazardous Waste Reporting System. She also specializes in Extended Producer Responsibility and oversight of the California Paint Stewardship Program. She graduated from UC Santa Barbara with an environmental studies degree.
Moderator: Dee Johnson,
, Novato Sanitary District
Presentations/Handouts
UO-5: Used Oil Recycling to Zero Waste Partnerships
Studio II
The City of Oceanside will conduct a workshop for state and local agencies to demonstrate how they, like Oceanside, can increase awareness and change behaviors to increase recycling of used oil and filters and advance additional environmental issues such as Zero Waste and pollution prevention. We will outline and demonstrate new and innovative partnerships and tools. Our presentation will introduce new technologies and approaches that help businesses increase awareness with their employees about the importance of recycling used oil.
Speakers
Colleen Foster,
Senior Management Analyst - Solid Waste and Recycling, City of Oceanside
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Over the past 9 years, Colleen Foster has successfully transformed a municipal Solid Waste and Recycling program to an award winning Zero Waste community based initiative that is now owned by multiple groups, public and private partnerships alike. Ms. Foster has been instrumental in creating successful relationships that foster environmental collaboration and program development that meet and exceed our community’s conservation and zero waste goals. Ms. Foster's holds a Bachelor’s Degree from UC Davis in International Sustainable Development, and a Master’s from Vermont Law School in Environmental Law and Policy.
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Bill Dean is the principal of Dean & Associates, an environmental consulting and education firm currently involved in several innovative programs. They are expanding and enhancing “Where You Live” for Oceanside. A year long “SWPPP Program” in five Encinitas Union School District sites, have 5th and 6th grade students writing and implementing a full scale Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for their campus. City of Encinitas is funding a campus wide recycling program at Oak Crest Middle School using special needs students to design, implement and maintain a program to recycle 80% of the waste stream.
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Keynote Presentation, Day Three
Friday, April 10, 2015 • 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Plastic Pollution, Problems and Solutions
Main Ballroom
The issue of plastic pollution has gained world-wide attention over the last several years. Why? A very small group of dedicated individuals taught themselves about the extent of plastic pollution and its harmful effects in our oceans, then took that message to the rest of the world. This presentation will review the findings from research in this emerging field, conducted primarily in the North Pacific Ocean. Detrimental effects will be reviewed, including the potential for impact on the human race.
The most recent research expedition done by Algalita Marine Research and Education will be reviewed. Potential solutions, including industry/environmental partnerships, further research, and individual actions are discussed.
Plastic pollution was named one of the most problematic issues by the United Nations Environmental Program. See why, and what can be done to stop it.
Speakers
Bill Francis,
Director and President Emeritus, Algalita Marine Research and Education
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Bill Francis brings over three decades of industry experience as a chemical engineer, first for Monsanto and then Nalco. He specializes in the use of reclaimed water for industrial applications and industrial water quality.
So how did a guy from a chemical company become concerned about the environment? For Bill, it began in the 1970s. As he became more involved in product development at Nalco, he became well-versed in EPA guidelines. In the late 1990s, Bill stopped a multimillion-dollar project from moving forward because of its inherent environmental risks. Since retiring, he has consulted for petroleum refineries in the Los Angeles area.
As a former industry insider, Bill brings a much-needed perspective to the discussion on plastic pollution. He represents Algalita in the Trash Free Seas Alliance, a group of industry, science and conservation leaders working together for healthy oceans. “Yes, there are ‘bad corporations’ and people who make bad decisions,” he says. “But there are an awful lot of good businesses that are trying to do the right thing.” From Bill’s perspective, one of the most effective strategies to reducing plastic debris is for industries to develop better processes.
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Workshop Session Six
Friday, April 10, 2015 • 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
EI-6: Preparing your HHW Program for Natural Disasters
Studio IV
Is your program prepared for the next big earthquake? The city of Napa will speak about their disaster clean-up experiences after the August 2014 earthquake, and the lessons that they learned on the logistics of handling debris management, coordinating with other agencies, and receiving financial support from disaster agencies such as FEMA. This session will also discuss how to create a disaster management plan and focus on challenges specific to HHW programs.
Speakers
Kevin Miller,
Materials Diversion Administrator, City of Napa Public Works Department
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Kevin Miller has worked for over twenty-four years as a recycling/solid waste management professional. Below is a brief summary of Mr. Miller’s work history and educational background:
2005-Present: Materials Diversion Administrator for the City of Napa
In this position, his duties and responsibilities include:
• Management of a $26M annual enterprise fund annual operating budget.
• Management of $11M reserve and Capital Improvement Project funds.
• Administration of $180M ten-year solid waste/recycling services contract.
• Responsibility for City solid waste/recycling rate setting process ($16.6M)
• Administration of City-owned Napa Materials Diversion Facility.
• Oversight of City’s AB 939 source reduction and recycling element (SRRE).
• Management of City Materials Diversion Division (4 full time and 5 part time employees).
• Recipient of “Associate of the Year” in 2011 from California Product Stewardship Council
1997-2005: Waste Reduction/Recycling Coordinator for the City of Napa
In this position, his duties and responsibilities include:
• Overall source reduction, reuse and recycling program development for the City.
• Household Hazardous Waste issues, policies, and program development.
• Annual contract evaluation and negotiation with franchised waste hauler.
• Annual reporting on City’s AB 939 progress and updates.
• Public education and local media coordination on waste reduction and recycling issues.
• Technical assistance for commercial and residential recycling programs within the City.
• Grant preparation, administration, implementation and reporting.
• Budget preparation, administration, and purchasing for City of Napa’s recycling division.
• Coordination with various other government and non-government agencies and organizations for local or regional program development.
1996-1997: Operations Manager for Weyerhaeuser Paper Company Sacramento, CA
In this position, his duties and responsibilities included:
• Hiring, training, and performance evaluation of all plant and trucking staff (40+ employees)
• Plant safety, environmental compliance, security and emergency procedures
• Budget management and purchasing authority.
• Facility inventory assessment and shipment schedules.
• Management of all inbound and outbound Weyerhaeuser trucking and contracted shipments.
1992-1996: Recycling Coordinator for City of Folsom Folsom, CA
In this position, his duties and responsibilities included:
• Municipal recycling systems design and implementation, commercial and residential.
• Multi-material marketing for City recyclable’s from mixed waste “dirty” MRF.
• Train and educate correctional facility workers on sorting and processing of recyclables.
• Compliance with California’s recycling and hazard
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Todd Thalhamer is a registered civil engineer and a waste management engineer for CalRecycle. He is also a Lieutenant for the El Dorado Hills Fire Department. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Resource Engineering from Humboldt State University in 1992. During his 21 years in the waste industry, he has managed many environmental responses, debris, and hazardous waste removal projects. Todd has been responsible for a number of large scale suppression responses at major waste facilities throughout the United States and internationally. One of Todd’s duties during natural disasters is acting as CalRecycle’s Operations Section Chief for debris recovery projects.
Moderator: Laura Wright,
Administrative Officer, City of Pittsburg
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HHW-6: Illegal Disposal: Funding Opportunities and Program Evaluations
Studio III
Description - Learn about grant funding opportunities available from CalRecycle for illegal disposal of waste tires, solid waste, and other materials. We will also will share easy tips on designing an effective campaign with clear evaluation metrics that can be collaboratively identified, collected and analyzed to accurately measure impact and incorporate into future programming. The workshop will use Palmdale’s campaigns to curb Illegal Dumping as an example of how this was applied successfully to great results.
Speakers
Ben Lucha,
Senior Administrative Analyst, City of Palmdale
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Mr. Lucha has been with Palmdale since May of 2007. His responsibilities as the Senior Analyst for the Public Works Department include overseeing most of the City’s environmental programs (such as solid waste, recycling, HHW, air quality, energy, and power plant), overseeing the department’s budget, and department outreach. In addition to his Public Works related duties, he also works on projects with other departments, such as working extensively with the Communications Department, serving on the City’s Public Arts Committee, and as chair for the City’s Hispanic Outreach Committee. As a member of Antelope Valley’s Illegal Dumping Task Force, Mr. Lucha speaks frequently on a local Spanish-language radio show to raise awareness on public works issues within the Hispanic community and is a frequent speaker at conferences and workshops. Prior to arriving to the City, he worked with another jurisdiction working primarily on solid waste related issues. Mr. Lucha has almost 17 years of experience in the environmental field, with 15 working in the public sector.
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Carla Repucci graduated from California State University Sacramento with a B.S. in Environmental Science. Carla has worked for the California Integrated Waste Management Board/CalRecycle for 24 years and currently manages the Farm and Ranch and Waste Tire Amnesty Grant Programs.
Namju Cho,
Project Manager, S. Groner Associates
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Namju Cho is a Project Manager at S. Groner Associates, an award-winning, triple bottom line consulting firm based in Long Beach that specializes in data-driven, community-based social marketing campaigns for environmental, health and housing issues. Some of her clients have included the US EPA, LA Housing and Community Investment Department and Paintcare. Ms. Cho has more than 20 years of communications experience both as a journalist at the Wall Street Journal as well as a PR and marketing professional in the nonprofit sector including the California Community Foundation and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking.
Larissa Nickel,
Visual and Performing Arts Instructor, Art Galley Co-Director, Antelope Valley College
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Larissa Nickel is an artist, designer, educator, and curator whose work investigates collective identity, memory and the archive. She is currently the Gallery Director and a Visual Arts Instructor at Antelope Valley College, and co-founded Hinterculture, an arts collaboration that explores cultural mapping stories through research, physical and digital intervention, interpretation and presentation. She writes for KCET's Southern California Cultural Journalism series Artbound, and has published in the ARID Journal of Desert Art, Design and Ecology. Ms. Nickel studied Studio Art at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and received a Masters in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University.
Moderator:
Elizabeth Rouan,
Household Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator, San Mateo County HHW Program
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Elizabeth Rouan graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Environmental Studies. Ms. Rouan began her career as an environmental consultant, conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. She then managed soil and groundwater clean-ups at contaminated properties for San Mateo County, Environmental Health Services. She transferred to the Household Hazardous Waste Program and was promoted to Program Coordinator in 2006. Her primary responsibilities include managing the overall program services, budget, reporting and contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance and tracking new legislation, as well as acting as community liaison. Ms. Rouan also volunteers with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO) in the Radio-Telemetry and Hawkwatch Programs. She has written several program summaries and is published in the GGRO Pacific Raptor Report (1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2015). Her 1999 summary was reprinted in Whole Earth (Spring 2001), a national quarterly magazine. Ms. Rouan is also an avid bicyclist, was a member of several local racing teams (2002-2006) and volunteered with AIDS/LifeCycle as a Training Ride Leader (2007-2011, 2013-2014).
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UO-6: Panel Discussion with Collection Center Big Kahunas
Studio II
California’s Used Oil Collection programs rely heavily on the participation of automotive businesses that agree to accept used oil from the public, especially a handful of big chains. This session gives a rare opportunity to learn from the perspective of these key players. What’s working and not working for them? How can we make it even better? What’s happening in other states where they operate? We’re anticipating a fascinating discussion!
Speakers
Cindy Brown,
Owner, Connie & Dick’s Service Center Inc., Claremont CA
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Connie & Dick’s has been a Certified Collection Center since 1997. Cindy will share her perspective on the program as an independent business owner.
John Denholm,
Environmental Compliance Officer, Oil Changer, Inc
Speaker-submitted biosketch
John Denholm serves as the Environmental Compliance and Purchasing Officer for Oil Changer, Inc. It is his responsibility to ensure all 34 locations and 250 employees operate within state and federal law.
An eighteen year veteran of the fast lube industry, John began working as an entry-level technician. He has also served as the Chairman of the Automotive Oil Change Association's Government Affairs Committee since 2005. The AOCA is the largest trade group representing independent quick lubes.
Ken Swisher,
Facilities Maintenance Manager, Oil Stop Inc.
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Chris Carrieri is a partner in C2: Alternative Services (pronounced C Squared), a consulting firm assisting local governments and businesses with environmental programs, especially public education regarding waste reduction and recycling.
Chris has worked with used oil recycling programs for over 15 years, for clients including cities, counties, regional programs, and non-profit grant recipients as well as CalRecycle.
Presentations/Handouts
No presentations or handouts have been submitted for this session.
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