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- Full Day Training Session Day One: Tuesday November 1, 2016 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- AM Training Session Day One: Tuesday November 1, 2016 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- PM Training Session Day One: Tuesday November 1, 2016 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- AM Training Session Day Two: Wednesday November 2, 2016 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Kickoff & Keynote Address: Wednesday November 2, 2016 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Workshop Session 1: Wednesday November 2, 2016 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Workshop Session 2: Wednesday November 2, 2016 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
- Plenary Session 1: Thursday November 3, 2016 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- Workshop Session 3: Thursday November 3, 2016 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
- Workshop Session 4: Thursday November 3, 2016 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Workshop Session 5: Thursday November 3, 2016 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
- Plenary Session 2: Friday November 4, 2016 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
- Workshop Session 6: Friday November 4, 2016 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
AM Training Session Day One
Tuesday November 1, 2016 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chemistry for Non-Chemists
Room 309
What makes household products hazardous? No experience required since this course demystifies basic chemistry as it related to HHW and applies a basic understanding of how chemistry determines hazards and compatibles including the basic properties of chemicals properties, chemical groups, chemical structure, differences between organic an d inorganic, incompatibles, and classification of chemicals collected at HHW programs.
Ionie Wallace, Deputy Fire Marshal, San Bernardino County Fire Department
Full Day Training Session Day One
Tuesday November 1, 2016 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation
Room 308
This course provides the required refresher for workers who package hazardous waste and these individuals signing manifests, bills of lading, and other shipping documents for hazardous and universal wastes. An update of numerous new shipping requirements will also be presented including the new Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest requirements, security plans, packaging standards, shipping names, and hazardous waste of concern requirements. This training is required every three years or when regulations change.
Billy Puk, HHW Collection Facility & Operations Manager, Recology San Francisco
Billy Puk is the HHW Collection Facility (HHWCF) Manager at Recology San Francisco. He has a B.S. in Chemistry concentration in Biomedical Science from Polytechnic Institute of New York University (formerly known as Polytechnic University), Brooklyn, NY and a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from University of California, Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Puk joined Recology San Francisco in 2005 to assist in the company’s loadchecking program and has been the Facility Manager of the San Francisco HHWCF since 2008. He has played a key role in implementing the Door-to-Door program, including staff assignment, liaison with San Francisco’s Department of the Environment on other HHW program operations.
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AM Training Session Day One
Tuesday November 1, 2016 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Used Oil 101
Room 307
This course is for new used oil program managers or for those who need an update. The course will provide an overview of one of California’s oldest recycling programs – the Used Oil Program. It includes a review of the California Oil Recycling Enhancement (CORE) Act, updated used oil regulations and current funding opportunities. Participants will learn about used oil management rules for the state and how they apply to different aspects of the Used Oil Program. Learn the different requirements for the Oil Payment Program and competitive grant cycles. Update on current trends in oil collection projects such as storm water mitigation activities, certified collection centers (CCCs), curbside collection, special collection events, and publicity and education. In addition, best management practices will be discussed for collecting and storage of used oil and filters, working with local CCCs and used oil haulers, and reporting requirements
Emily Wang is an environmental scientist at the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) where she works on issues related to used oil and household hazardous waste issues. She has served as a technical advisor on the used oil and household hazardous waste programs, helped to write regulations for the paint product stewardship program, and compiled data and collection statistics statewide through the Form 303 and other annual reports. Emily attended the California Institute of Technology in Biology, obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in biology.
PM Training Session Day One
Tuesday November 1, 2016 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Emergency Response for HHW Personnel/Natural Disaster
Room 307
Emergency responses at HHW programs are rare but staff need to be aware of potential emergency situations. This class will also review the role of a Household Hazardous Waste Facility in local emergency situations. Natural disasters such as fires and earthquakes often leave a large volume of debris that must be managed in a short amount of time. This training will address the management of HHW during the aftermath of a disaster. The Emergency Response for HHW Programs focuses on the applicable emergency response requirements for HHW programs and offers practical advice to plan for and address emergencies both at the facility and in the community. The training will include how to determine an emergency situation, response measures, agency notifications, and documentation.
Steve Rodowick has worked as the Recycling Coordinator for Butte County since 2003 and in the recycling and solid waste industry for over twenty years. As a rural county, Steve is involved in a wide range of HHW and recycling activities, including grant management, outreach and education programs and DRS reporting responsibilities. Steve graduated from California State University, Chico where he majored in Geography and Business Administration.
Larry Sweetser has provided guidance to Household Hazardous Waste programs throughout California for 30 year and is a founding member of the California Household Hazardous Waste Information Exchange. Mr. Sweetser specializes in training, permitting, and regulatory assistance to local government and facility operators. Mr. Sweetser has been assisting with the California Household Hazardous Waste Conference Training Sessions since 2002. Mr. Sweetser frequently participates in regulatory and operational discussions related to HHW operations.
Wes Won, Hazardous Materials Specialist III, San Mateo County Environmental Health
Identification of Unknowns
Room 309
What is this stuff? 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 product usage, labels, MSDS’s, DOT Charts, and reference books to identify the chemical ingredients and properties of these HHW products. 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.
Ionie Wallace, Deputy Fire Marshal, San Bernardino County Fire Department
AM Training Session Day Two
Wednesday November 2, 2016 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Advanced HHW Operations and Permitting
Room 307
This class is an opportunity for seasoned HHW personnel, who already have more than a basic knowledge of HHW management, to consider and discuss the application of laws, regulations, and guidance documents to a variety of complex scenarios. This class will also review the various permits, operations plan, what activities are allowed at different types of collection methods (door-to-door, temp events, permanent).
Larry Sweetser has provided guidance to Household Hazardous Waste programs throughout California for 30 year and is a founding member of the California Household Hazardous Waste Information Exchange. Mr. Sweetser specializes in training, permitting, and regulatory assistance to local government and facility operators. Mr. Sweetser has been assisting with the California Household Hazardous Waste Conference Training Sessions since 2002. Mr. Sweetser frequently participates in regulatory and operational discussions related to HHW operations.
Sharon Simpson, Enviromental Protection Manager, Waste Managment Inc.
Billy Puk, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Manager, Recology San Francisco
Billy Puk is the HHW Collection Facility (HHWCF) Manager at Recology San Francisco. He has a B.S. in Chemistry concentration in Biomedical Science from Polytechnic Institute of New York University (formerly known as Polytechnic University), Brooklyn, NY and a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from University of California, Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Puk joined Recology San Francisco in 2005 to assist in the company’s loadchecking program and has been the Facility Manager of the San Francisco HHWCF since 2008. He has played a key role in implementing the Door-to-Door program, including staff assignment, liaison with San Francisco’s Department of the Environment on other HHW program operations.
Household Hazardous Waste Regulatory Basics
Room 308
Why are some household products considered hazardous wastes? Topics include: difference between regulations and laws, how to read and understand regulations, determining what is a hazardous waste, , how household hazardous waste is regulated, Determining which agencies regulate HHW programs, which permits or approvals are applicable, how to address compliance questions, and how to apply regulatory requirements to the realities of HHW operations.
Julie Cooper is an Environmental Scientist with Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste Management Program. Julie is a Regulatory Assistance Officer in the Industry Assistance, Training and Outreach Unit and provides informal guidance about hazardous waste management and other DTSC regulatory information for the convenience of regulated businesses, other government agencies and the public. In addition, Julie enjoys hosting a monthly conference call to foster ongoing communication between household hazardous waste collection facility operators and DTSC staff in an effort to discuss and develop consistent understanding of DTSC hazardous waste control laws and regulations applicable to household hazardous waste collection facilities.
Ionie Wallace, Deputy Fire Marshal, San Bernardino County Fire Department
Cherri Taylor, Territory Manager, Rineco
Kickoff & Keynote Address
Wednesday November 2, 2016 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Peak Oil: Inevitable Catasrophe or Innovation Opportunity?
Room 311-315
Peak oil--a situation where the quality of oil goes down and costs increase--is a concern to the fossil fuel industry, global economies, elected officials, and regulatory agencies. To some, peak oil is an inevitable crisis with dire consequences; for others it is a driver of innovation. This presentation will offer background on the topic of peak oil, address some of these debates, and offer thoughts on solutions.
Kevin Wehr is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the California State University, Sacramento, where he specializes in Environmental and Political Sociology, Theory, Culture, and Criminology. He received his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2002 and his MS in 1998. He received his BA in 1994 from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Workshop Session 1
Wednesday November 2, 2016 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
EI-1: The Year in Review and Looking Forward: An Update on Legislation, Regulation and Policy Efforts
Room 309
This session will highlight recent legislative and policy efforts affecting both longstanding and emerging waste streams, as well as providing some tips on how to work with elected officials on these issues.
Jason Smyth has been senior staff for CalRecycle's Covered Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Program the past 2 years. Recent efforts include refining E-waste regulations regarding local government. Prior to working on E-waste topics, Jason spent 5 years in CalRecycle's policy development and analysis office. Jason graduated from CalPoly with a BS in computer science and has a masters of education in teaching mathematics from National University.
CalRecycle Legislative unit TBD, ,
Caroll Mortensen, , CalRecycle
HHW-1: Swearing in a New Generation
Room 308
HHW Managers are retiring and being replenished with new and eager faces in almost every HHW jurisdiction. New HHW staff need resources and to learn about the issues that have been shared in the HHWIE community for years. This session will acquire the knowledge for operating a successful HHW program by sharing vendor contacts, keeping a list of your statutory/regulatory requirements and networks with other regions in a person's own area.
Geoff Niswander, Insite Project Manager, Clean Harbors Environmental Services/City of Elk Grove
Is the Project Manager for Clean Harbors and is contracted by the Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center as the insite chemist. Prior to that he worked for Humboldt Waste Management Authority in their HHW facility. Mr. Niswander has a BS in environmental science and a double minor in geography and geospatial sciences from Humboldt State University.
Christian Punsal, Integrated Waste Coordinator - HHW Program, City of Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center
Integrated Waste Coordinator/Project Manager Christian Punsal has more than 11 years experience in local government. Throughout his career he has set high standards of integrity and professionalism. He first served with the City of Elk Grove’s Neighborhood Services Department and progressed within the City’s Integrated Waste Department. Prior to his service in Elk Grove, he served the City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency in a variety of positions.
Christian serves as Project Manager for the City’s Commercial Solid Waste Program and Household Hazardous Waste Program. His leadership for the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Program has resulted in national and statewide recognition for excellence in program development.
Christian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Sacramento State University and a Master of Public Policy and Administration from Golden Gate University at San Francisco. He is a member of the North American Hazardous Material Management Association, Solid Waste Association of North American and the International City/County Manager Association.
Steve Rodowick has worked as the Recycling Coordinator for Butte County since 2003 and in the recycling and solid waste industry for over twenty years. As a rural county, Steve is involved in a wide range of HHW and recycling activities, including grant management, outreach and education programs and DRS reporting responsibilities. Steve graduated from California State University, Chico where he majored in Geography and Business Administration.
Elizabeth Rouan graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Biology and Environmental Studies. She began her career as an environmental consultant, conducting Environmental Site Assessments. She then oversaw clean-ups of contaminated sites for San Mateo County. She transferred to the Household Hazardous Waste Program and was promoted to Program Coordinator in 2006. Her primary responsibilities include managing overall 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 and often writes for their annual publication, the Pacific Raptor Report.
Bill Worrell, Manager, San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority
Bill Worrell is a professional engineer with 40 years of experience in solid and hazardous waste management. He has been the Manager of the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority since 1995. Bill has implemented mandatory retail take back programs for unwanted medicine, sharps, batteries, cfls, fluorescent tubes, household batteries, paint and thermostats. Bill received a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Engineering from Duke University. He is a coauthor of the college textbook entitled "Solid Waste Engineering, A Global Perspective " and has authored and/or presented 53 professional papers.
Linda Dickinson enjoys assisting California jurisdictions and non-profit organizations with their grant and payment programs. For 16 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.
UO-1: Stormwater: Only Rain Down the Drain
Room 307
Illicit discharge of used oil impacts jurisdictions throughout the state, and adds to the detrimental effects on surface water quality. This session will explore collaboration opportunities between jurisdictional Used Oil Recycling and Stormwater Management Programs. Engineered best management practices (BMPs), used oil removal rate effectiveness of BMPs, and how to implement BMPs to meet stormwater permit requirements will be discussed. Jurisdictions that manage Used Oil Recycling and/or Stormwater Management Programs will benefit from this workshop.
Bill Hereth, WRC Engineer, State Water Resources Control Board
Bill Hereth, P.E.
State Water Resources Control Board
Bill Hereth has over 24 years of experience working in the NPDES program regulating discharges to Waters of the U.S., both for Wastewater and Stormwater. Bill graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara. He was the primary author of the MS4 permit for Caltrans requiring the capture and treatment of storm water from the State’s highway system. He is currently the program manager for the Phase II MS4 permit.
Amy King, Watershed Project Manager, Solano County
Amy has worked for Solano RCD since July 2008 and manages a variety of projects that aim to involve landowners in creating wildlife habitat, controlling erosion and improving water quality on their land. She is a Watershed Coordinator and conservation planner for the western half of the County, and manages a Small Grant program for flood control, a mitigation site on Rindler Creek, and a community-based restoration program for high school students and adult volunteers. Her previous work experience includes running a small landscaping business, conducting research on nutrient cycling in cover cropped vineyards, conducting research on the interactions of climate change, water quality and agricultural practices, and environmental outreach on climate change and sustainable agriculture at UC Davis. She earned a BA in Biology from UC Santa Cruz in 1997 and an MS in Ecology from UC Davis in 2003.
Michelle Staffield is an Environmental Engineer at John L. Hunter & Associates, an Environmental Management specialist assisting municipalities satisfy regulatory requirements. She holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Biology, and has worked in the field of environmental management for 10 years. Passionate about water resources, the field of water quality and regulatory compliance is a natural fit. In her free time, Michelle loves to surf, scuba dive, and cruise the Channel Islands of Southern California.
Harnak Samra, Environmental Scientist, CalRecycle
Workshop Session 2
Wednesday November 2, 2016 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
EI-2: Emerging HHW Issues - the Good, Bad, and Confusing
Room 309
This session will focus on the inherent danger of butane honey oil labs and the hazardous waste products they produce, e-cigarettes and related products and their impact on the environment and the exciting new refillable propane cylinder now available. Attendees to this session are encouraged to share ideas and best practices to deal with these emerging waste streams.
Billy Puk, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Manager, Recology San Francisco
Billy Puk is the HHW Collection Facility (HHWCF) Manager at Recology
San Francisco. He has a B.S. in Chemistry concentration in Biomedical Science from Polytechnic Institute of New York University (formerly known as Polytechnic University), Brooklyn, NY and a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from University of California, Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Puk joined Recology San Francisco in 2005 to assist in the company’s loadchecking program and has been the Facility Manager of the San
Francisco HHWCF since 2008. He has played a key role in implementing the Door-to-Door program, including staff assignment, liaison with San Francisco’s Department of the Environment on other HHW program operations.
Heidi Sanborn, Executive Director, California Product Stewardship Council
For 25 years, Heidi has worked in California as a consultant and in state government as the policy advisor to the Chair of the California Integrated Waste Management Board where she worked to establish zero waste and product stewardship as state goals. For the last 9 years, Heidi has been the founding director for CPSC which has led the nation in conducting research and advocating for producer responsibility to improve product design and increase recovery.
Josh Simpson grew up in Berkeley CA and graduated with a BA in Communications from UCSD. His first days of environmental awareness came from Sierra Club backpacking trips in early '70's, extended through 7 years in the Boy Scouts and continue today on adventures with his two young kids.
His efforts with 1lb refillable propane cylinders reflect his ethos through his employer. The project is equal parts environmental stewardship and public advocacy for the virtues of the propane industry.
He lives in Brentwood with his family and two dogs.
Carla Repucci graduated from California State University, Sacramento in 1991 where she earned a B.S.in Environmental Science. She began her career with the California Integrated Waste Management Board, now CalRecycle, in 1990 and has been there ever since. Ms. Repucci currently manages the Waste Tire Amnesty and Farm Ranch and Grant Programs.
HHW-2: Debating the Numbers - Using Data to Tell Your Program's Story and Plan
Room 308
Data is a critical piece of developing programs and should be the foundation of decision making. However, when communicating that information it is easy for the message to become numbing and lose their power to influence decision making. A panel of local jurisdictions will show how they used data to develop a narrative to reach the community whose health and safety they are sworn to protect.
Julia Au, Pollution Prevention Specialist, San Mateo County Environmental Health Services
Julia is a Pollution Prevention Specialist at San Mateo County Environmental Health Services in the Pollution Prevention Program. She currently manages outreach for the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program, implementation of the County's Safe Medicine Disposal Ordinance and is the County Coordinator for Coastal Cleanup Day amongst other projects. Julia has over ten years experience in environmental policy, outreach, program development and project management with local government and non-profits having previously worked at San Francisco's Department of the Environment, California Product Stewardship Council and Californians Against Waste.
Mike Griffey is a Staff Analyst for the Resources Division of the Department of Public Works and Planning at the County of Fresno. He joined the team in April of 2014 and is responsible for administering the County’s various grant and payment programs, as well as coordinating the education and outreach efforts for the County’s solid waste and recycling programs. Mr. Griffey is a 2008 graduate of the Craig School of Business at California State University, Fresno, where he obtained his B.S. in Business Administration - Management Option. Prior to his career in public service, Mr. Griffey was an asset protection professional in the retail and tribal gaming industries.
Doug Kobold, Waste Management Program Manager, County of Sacramento
Doug Kobold has worked in the Solid Waste Industry for nearly 24 years. He has 16+ years at Sacramento County and presently holds the position of Waste Management Program Manager in charge of the Business Development & Special Waste division. He has served on the Northern California SWANA Chapter Board of Directors as Chapter President and currently serves on the California Chapters Legislative Task Force (or LTF). He is the Vice Chair of CPSC and President of the National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC). He is a Committee Co-Chair on the Mattress Advisory Committee for the California program and is a council member of the California Council on Carpet Recycling. In his spare time, among other things, Doug continues to coach recreational youth soccer, which he has done for nearly 17 years consecutively and he administers the Senior Soccer League in Davis, while playing in that league as well.
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.
UO-2: What's New in Oil Again: Refreshing the Used Oil Payment Program
Room 307
CalRecycle staff will provide an updated overview of the LoGOPP system - how it works and recent improvements. Panel speakers will go over the OPP Guidelines and discuss the new requirements. They will also go over the Certified Collection Center Program, which OPP supports.
Marcie Whitlow, Used Oil Certified Collection Center Unit-Supervisor, CalRecycle
Marcie Whitlow’s State career started in 2000 with the California Integrated Waste Management Board where she worked as a Staff Services Analyst for the Legislative and External Affairs Office. In 2008 she worked in the Electronic Waste Recycling Program, and then in 2014 transferred to the Used Oil Program where she currently supervises the Certified Collection Center Unit.
Linda Dickinson enjoys assisting California jurisdictions and non-profit organizations with their grant and payment programs. For 16 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.
Baljot Biring started his State government career in 2006, joining the former California Integrated Waste Management Board as a student. As a student, he provided support to Grant Managers in the Used Oil and Household Hazardous Waste Program grant programs. Baljot now manages OPP, UOC and HHW programs for the greater Los Angeles Co. region.
Plenary Session 1
Thursday November 3, 2016 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Implementing Safe Medicine Disposal in the US: What's Up and What's Next?
An overview of the safe medicine and sharps disposal issue in the United States will be provided, including actions taken at the state and local
government levels with insight from Alameda County, which passed the first EPR ordinance for medications in the nation. A review of United States
Geological Survey research on pharmaceutical impacts on our water and the Drug Enforcement Agency regulations and pharmacy participation
rules including recent issues related to hazardous medications with the Department of Transportation will take place. Lastly, a summary of Canadian
medicine and sharp EPR programs will be presented for comparison to efforts in the U.S.
Heidi Sanborn, Executive Director, California Product Stewardship Council
Heidi has worked in the solid waste industry her entire career of almost 25 years starting as a consultant writing solid and hazardous waste plans for local governments, then implementing those programs through 1996 when she went to go work for then California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB). She rose to the position of Advisor to the Chair serving in that position from 2000-2002 and left to get her Master’s Degree in Public Administration at USC. She then returned to the industry as an independent consultant becoming an expert in the policy of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and drafted a report to the CIWMB that has become the foundation of the statewide discussions on how to sustainably fund proper waste management titled “Framework for Evaluating End-of-Life Product Management Systems in California”. Heidi was then asked to be the director of a new organization founded by California local governments called the California Product Stewardship Council in 2007 as a 501c3 organization which expanded in 2015 to have a national affiliate called the National Stewardship Action Council 501C4 to advocate for EPR and a circular economy. She speaks internationally on the subject of EPR and the Circular Economy and is frequently published on the subject.
Usman Valiante, , Corporate Policy Group LLP
Dana Kolpin, Research Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey
Dana Kolpin is a research hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey in Iowa City, IA. He received his B.S. from Iowa State University and his M.S. from the University of Iowa (both in geology). His research interests include the fate and transport of pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other contaminants of emerging concern in the environment. He has published over 100 papers and reports on environmental contaminants. He has been the project chief of the USGS Toxic Program’s Emerging Contaminants Project since its inception in 1998.
Thomas W. Prevoznik is the Unit Chief of Liaison, Office of Diversion Control at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. He has been a Diversion Investigator for over 25 years and has been the Diversion Group Supervisor of the DEA Camden Resident Office, and worked in the Atlantic City Resident Office, DEA Office of Training, and the Philadelphia Field Division. He has a Master’s in Education from the University of Virginia, and a BA from the University of Notre Dame. He has a wonderful wife and blessed with three children.
Bill Pollock, Environmental Health Department, Alameda County
Workshop Session 3
Thursday November 3, 2016 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
EI-3:EJ From A to Z and What It Means For Your Community
Room 309
This session will provide an overview of environmental justice (EJ), CalEnviroScreen, and upcoming CalRecycle grants that will integrate EJ into their processes. Participants will gain a broader understanding of environmental justice and how to apply it in their job and the programs they run. Information about integrating EJ and communicating with communities will be shared. The Office of Health Hazard Assessment will provide an overview of CalEnviroScreen, California Communities’ Environmental Health Screening Mapping Tool. The session will include a discussion about EJ, what works, and how can we learn from each other.
Ken DaRosa began state service in 1993 as a student assistant with the Department of Toxic Substances Control. In 1995 Mr. DaRosa began an eight-year career with the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, serving in the Medi-Cal program, the licensing and budget branches, and supervising program and fiscal policy. In 2004, Mr. DaRosa began working at the Department of Finance and held a variety of roles and positions. His budget responsibilities included health and human services, energy, natural resources, and environmental protection. CalRecycle has proven to be the most rewarding and fulfilling stop in his public sector career.
Walker Wieland is a Research Scientist with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, and he has been working on the CalEnviroScreen tool for five years. One of his areas of expertise is in geographic information systems, an essential component of CalEnviroScreen. He also conducts trainings on CalEnviroScreen for various groups around the state.
Maria Salinas , Environmental Justice Program Manager, CalRecycle
María Salinas has more than 15 years of experience in community relations,and her first career involved starting and coordinating a literacy program for farmworker families. She worked as a Coordinator of Community Partnerships in the Service Learning Institute, CSUMB, at its inception and through implementation. María’s work as CalRecycle’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Program Manager includes the responsibility for EJ education, information, and consultation with and for internal and external stakeholders. She serves as a liaison between the department and communities on EJ matters of mutual interest and approaches her work by learning and engaging individuals and groups for shared goals.
Jeff Lin, , CalRecycle
HHW-3: Prickly Politics of EPR for Sharps & Pharma
Room 308
This panel will share their experience with state and local legislation efforts on getting producers and distributors to share responsibility for medication and sharp disposal costs. Participants will provide updates on existing local Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) ordinance implementation and what advice they have for those who are considering similar ordinances.
Maggie Johnson, Residential Toxics Coordinator, San Francisco Department of the Environment
Maggie Johnson is currently the Senior Residential Toxics Reduction Coordinator for the San Francisco Department of the Environment. She provides local government oversight for all of San Francisco’s Household Hazardous Waste Programs. Maggie has thirty years of experience in the management of hazardous and solid waste. She was previously the Environmental Compliance Manager for three solid waste management companies in California’s Sacramento Valley. In that role she managed two Household Hazardous Waste Facilities as well as preparing environmental permits and implementing compliance activities for large and medium volume solid waste transfer and recycling facilities.
Bill has been the program manager of the Alameda County HHW program since 2000, and has been working on medication disposal issues since the mid 2000’s.
Heidi Sanborn, Executive Director, California Product Stewardship Council
Heidi Sanborn 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 leader and driver for innovative product stewardship programs across the country.
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.
Waymond Wong, Haz Mat/Pollution Prevention Program Manager, San Mateo County Environmental Health
Waymond Wong has over 20 years of experience in the field of hazardous materials management, environmental compliance regulation and emergency response coordination. He has a degree in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley and has worked in both the public and private sectors. He is currently an Environmental Health Program Supervisor with San Mateo County Environmental Health. In his current role, Waymond manages the County’s Household Hazardous Waste Program, the Pollution Prevention Program advancing EPR concepts and ordinances and the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Program.
Linda Dickinson enjoys assisting California jurisdictions and non-profit organizations with their grant and payment programs. For 16 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.
UO-3: DTSC in Action
Room 307
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) staff are committed to protect Californians and their environment from exposure to hazardous wastes by enforcing hazardous waste laws and regulations. This session will explore some of the different programs DTSC oversees like used oil hauler and facility inspections, the Regulatory Assistance Office, and their recent involvement in clarifying rules on used oil filter management.
Julie Cooper is an Environmental Scientist with Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste Management Program. Julie is a Regulatory Assistance Officer in the Industry Assistance, Training and Outreach Unit and provides informal guidance about hazardous waste management and other DTSC regulatory information for the convenience of regulated businesses, other government agencies and the public. In addition, Julie enjoys hosting a monthly conference call to foster ongoing communication between household hazardous waste collection facility operators and DTSC staff in an effort to discuss and develop consistent understanding of DTSC hazardous waste control laws and regulations applicable to household hazardous waste collection facilities.
Rick Jones, Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), DTSC
Rick Jones has been with DTSC for almost 30 years, with over 23 years doing enforcement work. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from CSU–Northridge. He's worked on numerous significant environmental enforcement cases, including Denova Environmental, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, and most recently Exide Technologies. He is the recipient of three Federal Law Enforcement Awards from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, for assisting in successful federal investigations, prosecutions and/or settlements. Since October 2015, he's worked as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor) with the DTSC Office of Criminal Investigations.
Christie Bautista currently serves at the Department of Toxic Substances Control as a Unit Chief in the Enforcement Division overseeing inspections and enforcement actions of regulated hazardous waste facilities including used oil transporters, transfer stations, and recycling facilities. Ms. Bautista's prior experience also includes serving as an Inspector for the Glendale Fire Department and Environmental Consultant for private industry. Ms. Bautista obtained a B.S. in Environmental and Occupational Health and Master of Public Administration both from California State University Northridge. She is currently a Doctoral candidate of Public Administration at the University of La Verne.
Emily Wang is an environmental scientist at the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) where she works on issues related to used oil and household hazardous waste issues. She has served as a technical advisor on the used oil and household hazardous waste programs, helped to write regulations for the paint product stewardship program, and compiled data and collection statistics statewide through the Form 303 and other annual reports. Emily attended the California Institute of Technology in Biology, obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in biology.
Workshop Session 4
Thursday November 3, 2016 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
EI-4: The Many Facets of General Outreach for UO/HHW
Room 309
Learn about various advertising projects to spread awareness on how to dispose of Used Oil and HHW. Whether the project is large or small, having an effective campaign to reach the intended target audience is key for such an important message.
Michele Beck
City of Modesto- Solid Waste Enforcement Officer
I have worked for the City of Modesto for 18 years. During that time I have written grants to either enhance or start new programs for our residents to recycle used oil, filters, household hazardous waste, or other recycling programs.
Joe Coppola, Recycling Specialist for the City of Chula Vista, has more than ten years’ experience in the municipal solid waste and recycling industry. He oversees the South Bay/East County Regional Used Oil Program and Chula Vista’s Household Hazardous Waste Program, and previously administered the city’s Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Program.
Christian Punsal, Integrated Waste Coordinator - HHW, City of Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center
Integrated Waste Coordinator/Project Manager Christian Punsal has more than 10 years experience in local government. Throughout his career he has set high standards of integrity and professionalism. He first served with the City of Elk Grove’s Neighborhood Services Department and progressed within the City’s Integrated Waste Department. Christian serves as Project Manager for the City’s Commercial Solid Waste Program and Household Hazardous Waste Program. His contributed leadership for the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Program has resulted in national and statewide recognition for excellence in program development. Christian holds a BA in Communication Studies and a MA in Public Policy.
Ted is a specialist in media production and marketing. He is an Emmy Award-winning television director and Executive Producer. In his 25-year career in television, Ross has overseen the production of hundreds of hours of programming. He recently directed College: Making It Happen, starring Edward J. Olmos and the PBS television documentary A Choice to Heal starring Mariel Hemingway.
Ted also lectures on marketing at California State University, Long Beach. His academic training is in Organizational Communication; he is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento. Ted is a member of the American Film Institute and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Jen Winfrey has worked for the County of San Diego since 2005. She manages the School Recycling Assistance Program, Used Oil Recycling Program, Food Recovery and Waste Reduction efforts, Tire Cleanup and Amnesty Events, Public Education Outreach contracts and activities ranging from outreach booths, school and adult group presentations and, multiple social media platforms.
Jill Hayashida manages the Tire Cleanup Grant program throughout California. Jill will also start managing the Oil Payment Program, Used Oil Competitive program and Household Hazardous Waste program for the greater Los Angeles County region.
HHW-4: CUPA - What Is It and How Can It Help
Room 308
If you've ever wondered what a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) is and how to work with one when implementing your used oil and/or HHW program, this session is for you. Find out how they can help you build successful compliant programs for your community.
Jim Bohan, Assistant Secretary - Local Program Coordination and Emergency Response, CalEPA
Jim Bohon was appointed the CalEPA Assistant Secretary for Local Program Coordination and Emergency Response in October 2012. He has worked in government service for over 43 years, first with the U. S. Navy for 11 years, then county government for 6 years, and now state government for over 26 years. Jim is responsible for the state’s program that regulates 160,000 businesses and 130 delegated local government agencies that deal with hazardous materials and waste. He is also responsible for planning and coordinating CalEPA’s lead role in responding to and recovering from statewide emergencies with hazardous materials. Jim and his wife Edna live in a 127 year-old Victorian home in the small town of Woodland, northwest of Sacramento. Both are active in the local community with Edna owning and operating a kitchen and dining room boutique shop in the historic downtown area.
Joel Martens, Environmental Health Supervisor, Tulare County HHSA - Environmental Health
Joel Martens is the current Chair of the CUPA Forum Board. He previously served as Issue Coordinator and Co-Chair of the Hazardous Materials Business Plan TAG and Steering Committee from their inception in 2011. Martens has been an REHS since 1987. He is also a Registered Hazardous Substance Professional, and has been certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician. He has supervised the CUPA for the County of Tulare for the past 14 years.
Jennea Monasterio works as a CUPA inspector for Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, Environmental Compliance Division. She primarily works in the Environmental Compliance Divisions Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program and conducts routine and construction related UST inspections. In addition, she also conducts inspections for the hazardous waste and hazardous materials programs.
Caroll Mortensen, , CalRecycle
UO-4: The ABC's of CCC's
Room 307
The businesses that serve as Certified Collection Centers are integral to the success of our programs. In this session, we’ll hear from some operators of these businesses. We’ll learn more about what makes the program work for them and how we can improve on this vital partnership. We will also get an overview from the CCC Unit regarding the certification process, filing an incentive claim, and the contaminated oil reimbursement program.
Jennifer is the Northwest District Manager for KPA. She began as an environmental health and safety engineer in Northern California in 2004 and has specialized in risk management for KPA, in addition to working with Jiffy Lube and other hazardous waste generators on waste minimization, proper hazardous waste disposal and recycling. She holds a B.S. in Life Sciences from the University of Portland.
Tracey Cottingim joined the California Integrated Waste Management Board in 2007 where she served as the Board’s Administrative Assistant. In 2010 she transferred to the HHW/Used Oil Program where she now serves as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst, lead analyst, for the Certified Collection Center Unit.
John Denholm, Environmental Compliance Officer, Oil Changer, Inc.
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. A 20 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.
Karla Mondo’s State career started in 2000 with the Department of Corrections. In 2001 she joined the Division of Recycling and served in the Accounting Office before transferring to the Market Development and Expansion Grants Section. Currently she serves as an Accounting Technician where she analyzes incentive claims for the Used Oil Certified Collection Center Unit.
Marcie Whitlow, Used Oil Certified Collection Center Unit-Supervisor, CalRecycle
Marcie Whitlow’s State career started in 2000 with the California Integrated Waste Management Board where she worked as a Staff Services Analyst for the Legislative and External Affairs Office. In 2008 she transferred to the Electronic Waste Recycling Program, and then in 2015 transferred over to the Used Oil Program where she currently supervises the Used Oil Certified Collection Center Unit.
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.
Workshop Session 5
Thursday November 3, 2016 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
EI-5: Local Conservation Corps - Partnering on Education and Beyond
Room 309
Join this presentation to learn about how corps are helping local jurisdictions increase used oil recycling. With financial support from CalRecycle the 13 local conservation corps throughout California are working strategically and collaboratively with local governments to co-create solutions to this challenging waste management issue. Local conservation corps provide recycling industry work force development training to young adults while helping jurisdictions reach their diversion goals.
Eli Goodsell, Director of Regenerative Programs, Conservation Corps North Bay
Eli Goodsell is the Director of Regenerative Programs at Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB). Before CCNB, Eli's career was focused on recycling in higher education and as the principal consultant for True Stream Consulting. He holds a MA in Environmental Policy and Planning.
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Derek arrived at CalRecycle in 2014 from the private sector where for fifteen years he consulted with government agencies and non-profit organizations in program evaluation and grant writing. He is a Grant Manager for Conservation Corps and Tire Enforcement Agency grant programs. Derek has extensive experience in program and compliance management, program evaluation, budget development and grant writing. Derek has served on several non-profit Boards and holds a Masters in Administration.
Caroll Mortensen, , CalRecycle
HHW-5: Exploring EPR In California and Beyond
Room 308
Join us to explore what’s happening in the world of EPR for HHW. In this session, we will dive deep into two existing EPR programs and look at other potential HHW management strategies. Discover how the Air Resources Board is reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions and waste associated with do-it-yourself recharging of automobile air conditioners; learn about the efforts initiated by the Thermostat Recycling Corporation in collaboration with the Department of Toxic Substances Control to transform mercury thermostat collection in the state; and discuss legislation introduced in Oregon that would require producer responsibility for a wide array of HHW products.
A Sacramento born native, Ms. Renee Avila received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from California State University, Sacramento. While studying to receive her degree, she conducted research on gene evolution resulting from environmental stress and interned at Sacramento County Environmental Management Department regulating industry in the local community. After graduation, Ms. Avila accepted an Environmental Scientist position at California Department of Toxic Substances Control to oversee implementation of the Mercury Thermostat Collection Act and the manufacturers who operate and manage this California state-wide program.
My current Branch oversees air quality field studies and informs the Board on climate change science. In addition, my Branch oversees the implementation of the Refrigerant Management Program and the regulation of small containers of automotive refrigerant. Moving forward, my Branch will be instrumental in meeting the emission reduction goals for reducing fluorinated gases as outlined in California’s Short Lived Climate Pollutant Plan.
I graduated from the University of California, Davis with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and from the Claremont Graduate School with an M.B.A. I am also a registered Professional Engineer in Chemical Engineering.
Megan Kang, Project Specialist, S. Groner Associates, Inc.
Megan Kang is a Project Specialist at S. Groner Associates (SGA), an environmental marketing firm specializing in community-based social marketing. As a former teacher, Megan integrates her passion for education into SGA’s dynamic outreach campaigns. Last year, Megan singlehandedly developed and coordinated school presentations for San Mateo County on green infrastructure and stormwater pollution. Recently, she coordinated research projects at a local college to jumpstart a pilot program for Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC). Prior to working at SGA, Megan attended UC Berkeley, served as a Teach for America corps member in Detroit, and worked for the State Department in Mexico City.
Jim Quinn, Hazardous Waste Program Manager, Metro
BA Chemistry, Reed College, 1984
MS Environmental Management, University of San Francisco, 1990
Jim has worked in the hazardous waste management field since 1984. He began in the private sector, serving as chemist and regulatory compliance officer for a small hazardous waste recycling company in Northern California. Since 1991 he has been with Metro, in Portland Oregon, a metropolitan area-wide agency that oversees solid waste disposal in the region. He manages Metro’s Hazardous Waste Program, which includes two permanent hazardous waste facilities, a series of HHW collection events around the region, a small business hazardous waste collection program, and a state of the art latex paint recycling facility. Jim is also a board member and Policy Committee chair of NAHMMA, the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association.
Allyson is an Environmental Scientist at CalRecycle where she is the lead staff responsible for oversight of the California Paint Stewardship Program. She also has a lead role on the Department's Extended Producer Responsibility Team implementing existing EPR programs for carpet, paint, and mattresses, as well as following developments for other product types in California and elsewhere around the world.
UO-5: Used Oil/Filter Curbside Collection: Workshop Highlights
Room 307
Based on a study for CalRecycle of used oil/filter curbside collection, Cal Poly held three workshops to date in different parts of the state on implementing/maintaining successful programs. This interactive session will present workshop highlights and prompt a discussion between the audience, the presenter, and a panel of individuals with experience in running successful programs. The session is for local officials, haulers and others interested in curbside collection of used oil and oil filters.
Mary Poole, Operations Manager, City of Citrus Heights
Mary Poole is currently the Operations Manager for the Citrus Heights General Services Department. As such, she oversees the City’s animal services division, transit services, the solid waste and recycling division and various public works functions. She is one of the earliest employees hired by the City, starting with Citrus Heights in late 1998. She has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Golden Gate University, San Francisco. She has been the key staff person for the City’s various waste management programs since 1999, including the curbside oil collection program.
Bill Worrell, Manager, San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority
Bill Worrell is a professional engineer with 40 years of experience in solid and hazardous waste management. He has been the Manager of the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority since 1995. Bill has facilitated implementation of curbside oil collection programs in the 7 cities and the unincorporated county. Bill received a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Engineering from Duke University. He is a coauthor of the college textbook entitled "Solid Waste Engineering, A Global Perspective " and has authored and/or presented 53 professional papers.
W David Conn, Professor Emeritus of City & Regional Planning, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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 more than 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.
Plenary Session 2
Friday November 4, 2016 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Oil Spills in California: Response, Seafood Safety and Injury Assessment
A primary concern of the public after aquatic oil spills is whether seafood from the affected area is safe to consume. Methods used to make this
determination will be discussed, from sampling and analysis to the development of risk-based re-opening criteria, using the Refugio Beach oil spill
incident as an example.
In the aftermath of an oil spill or other pollution event, certain state and federal agencies are designated natural resource trustees. On behalf of the
public, they can assess injuries to wildlife, habitat, and public uses of the environment and make a claim for damages. Recovered funds are spent
implementing restoration projects that compensate the public for the losses.
Susan Klasing, Ph.D., Senior Toxicologist and Section Chief of the Fish, Ecotoxicology, and Water Sect, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), California Environmental Protection Agency
Yvonne N. Addassi, Chief of Preparedness, The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response
Ms. Yvonne Najah Addassi is currently the Chief of Preparedness for the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response. She served as Deputy Administrator, appointed by Governor Brown from July 2012 – October 2015 and is still acting in this role. Ms. Addassi has been with OSPR since 1991, where she worked on the landmark vessel and facility contingency plan regulations, coordinated statewide evaluation and licensing of oil spill cleanup agents, developed policies on the use of chemical dispersants and in-situ burning and supervised the northern California scientific field response team staff. Ms. Addassi serves as the States’ representative to the Regional Response Team and currently serves on Governor Brown’s Task Force on Rail Safety. Addassi has extensive oil spill response experience and has filled many roles during spill response including Wildlife Branch Director for the Cosco Busan and S.S. Jacob Luckenbach responses and ART technical specialist on behalf of NOAA for the Deepwater Horizon response.
Steve Hampton, Ph.D., Assistant Deputy Administrator, Office of Spill Prevention and Response, California Dept of Fish and Wildlife
Steve Hampton, Ph.D. is a resource economist at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. His primary responsibilities are damage quantification in the context of natural resource damage assessments after oil spills and other pollution events. In the last 19 years, he has worked on a wide variety of large and small cases. He has also advised on economic issues related to instream flows and the risks posed by transporting oil by rail. Steve has a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of California at Davis and a B.A. in Government and Public Policy from Pomona College in Claremont, California.
Workshop Session 6
Friday November 4, 2016 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
EI-6: Beyond Translation: Overcoming Outreach Challenges for Non-English Speaking Groups
Room 309
The barrier of language cannot be overcome by translation alone because diversity brings with it cultural nuance. Mere translation may convey the right words, but the wrong message. This session examines various case studies researching cultural differences in the Chinese-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities, and will explore the program design, highlight important insights discovered, and distill findings into best practices to be used in other programs.
Carolina Camarena has 20 years of communications experience. After graduating from the University of California Santa Cruz, Carolina started her public service career in former San José Mayor Susan Hammer’s Office as a communications coordinator. She has worked in several City of San José departments, including the City Manager’s Office and the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services.
Carolina has developed several award-winning communications programs and projects that are often duplicated by other cities. Her awards include: 2016 “WuHoo!” Award from the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board and the 2015 Award of Distinction from the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) for the Environmental Campaign with the San Jose Earthquakes; 2014 Excellence in Communication Award of Distinction from CAPIO; 2012 Green City Award from the national magazine Waste and Recycling News; and 2005 Compass Award from the Public Relations Society of America.
Carolina Gonzalez is a Project Manager at S. Groner Associates (SGA), an environmental marketing firm specializing in community-based social marketing. Carolina has extensive experience in media relations and campaign development. She currently manages environmental and water-based public education campaigns for Orange and San Bernardino Counties. In addition, Carolina works with a number of local agencies to develop marketing materials to educate the public on environmental issues, including statewide videos for a PaintCare initiative, a recycling initiative with the Orange County Conservation Corp, and a water reuse demonstration project for the City of Santa Monica. Before working at SGA, Carolina was the communications officer and official spokesperson for American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, where she headed the ACLU’s Spanish media relations.
Trish Honigsberg is a Sustainability Coordinator with the City of Oxnard Public Works Department. She has dedicated 17-years of her career with the City of Oxnard to educate the community on environmental programs. Mrs. Honigsberg has developed mass media recycling and educational outreach programs that are inclusive to all residents and businesses, such as Earth Day, Coastal Cleanup Day, household hazardous waste events, and the Antifreeze, Battery, Oil and Paint (ABOP) recycling program at the city-owned Del Norte Regional Recycling & Transfer Station.
In 2015 she was awarded the VENTURA COUNTY Board of Supervisors, environmental champions EARTH DAY AWARD. In 2005, Mrs. Honigsberg received the “Most Comprehensive Program” award for Used Oil Collection from the then California Integrated Waste Management Board.
Prior to joining the City of Oxnard staff, Trish worked as the Recycling Manager for Harrison Disposal for 6 years.
Her hard work ensures that community members have the opportunity to learn about the many ways we can appreciate and take care of our natural environment.
Megan Kang, Project Specialist, S. Groner Associates, Inc.
Megan Kang is a Project Specialist at S. Groner Associates (SGA), an environmental marketing firm specializing in community-based social marketing. As a former teacher, Megan integrates her passion for education into SGA’s dynamic outreach campaigns. Last year, Megan singlehandedly developed and coordinated school presentations for San Mateo County on green infrastructure and stormwater pollution. Recently, she coordinated research projects at a local college to jumpstart a pilot program for Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC). Prior to working at SGA, Megan attended UC Berkeley, served as a Teach for America corps member in Detroit, and worked for the State Department in Mexico City.
Zoey Kroll, Internet Communications Coordinator, City and County of San Francisco
Zoey Kroll is the Internet Communications Coordinator at San Francisco Department of the Environment. She recently launched the department’s language sites in Spanish (sfenvironment.org/es), Chinese, Filipino. She is passionate about using the internet to get people offline and active in their communities.
Huy Le, HHW and Used Oil Program Coordinator, City and County of San Francisco Department of the Environment
Mr. Le has ten years of experience in the solid and hazardous waste industry, including four years of experience working at the San Francisco Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from Sacramento State and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco. He is currently the HHW and Used Oil Coordinator for the City and County of San Francisco’s Department of the Environment.
Annabel Farrall graduated from the University of California, Davis. She worked many years for private sector in Hong Kong and in the United State. She has held different challenging positions with California Integrated Waste Management Board/CalRecycle since 2008. In November 2014, Annabel became a Grant Manger/Program Advisor, managing HHW and used oil grant programs for the central California region.
HHW-6: Reuse Centers - How to Establish One
Room 308
Thinking about Reuse? This session will present 3 HHW reuse programs that vary in outreach and demographics. Operators of the HHW facilities located in a small town, rural county, and suburban city settings will share information of their programs. Valuable information such as how to establish, fund, operate, and manage a HHW reuse site will be presented. In addition, information including insights on reducing disposal cost, increasing participation, and generating income to offset facility costs may help to increase the success of your reuse program.
Jennifer Arbuckle, Recycling and Public Outreach Manager, Northern Recycling & Waste Services
Jennifer is the Recycling and Public Outreach Coordinator for NRWS and has over 9 years’ experience in the solid waste and recycling industry.
She has a B.A. and M.A. degree in Geography from Chico State University.
Jennifer duties include, organizing public education: Coordinating contractual recycling programs with Town staff: Developing concepts to expand and enhance diversion efforts with Town / County staff: Developing special event recycling programs: Directing and preparing all marketing material. Web Design and Maintenance: Preparation, coordination and review of contractual reports: Grant writing/ research and administration.
In addition, Jennifer is responsible for all Town diversion reports and is the liaison between the Town and CalRecycle. She also manages the HHW program.
Paul Freund, Recycling Coordinator II, Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency
Paul Freund has been working in the Solid Waste industry for less than three years, yet has had a lifelong passion for the environment and helping others. As a Recycling Coordinator for the Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency, Paul manages multiple Payment Programs and grants, as well as promotes Tehama County’s programs at local schools and community events through outreach and education. Paul attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Conservation and Environmental Science.
Heather Neff is the Integrated Waste Manager for the City of Elk Grove. In addition to managing residential and commercial collection services, she oversees the operation of the City’s award-winning Household Hazardous Waste facility, the Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center (SWCC). With more than 15 years of experience in project management and program implementation, Heather has combined her background in economics with her love for the environment to deliver programs for the City of Elk Grove that are both efficient and sustainable. This includes the popular Reuse Room, a dedicated space for product reuse at the SWCC.
Matt Fong, Environmental Scientist, CalRecycle
CalRecycle Environmental Scientist, Program Advisor for the Household Hazardous Waste Grant and Used Oil Payment and Grant Programs.
OU-6: What's Next for the California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act - A Workshop to Share Concepts and Ideas
Room 307
What is next for the CORE Act: The California Oil Recycling Act was signed into law in 1991 and established California's successful program for handling used oil. With changes sure to impact it in the near future, what is next for this important program?
Caroll Mortensen, , CalRecycle
