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CalRINk
California RecyclingInformation Network
Bruce Olszewski
Overview
Population projection
Increase waste generation
Current waste issues
California Recycling Information Network (CalRIN)
CalRIN goals
CALIFORNIA NET POPULATION PROJECTIONS
Department of Finance Demographic Research Unit.
Population History Future Population Projections
Population Growth & Waste Generation
Integrated Waste Management Board
More materials are being managed with an increasing population
Current Waste Issues
California creates 76 million tons of waste annually, less than 50% is diverted from landfill
IWM Act - Requires California diversion rate to exceed 50%
58 counties in California, 37 do not have recycling information hotline
California Recycling Information Network (CalRIN)
Information network database for recycle, reuse, and donation centers that service all of California using:
State wide 1-800 number
Website
Fax
Data ManagementCollection for recycling, reuse, and donations will be disseminated, but not limited, for public use
Data Management (Continue)
CalRIN Goals/PurposeIncrease diversion rates from landfillEncourage recycling and reusePromote economic activity in local areasGenerate awareness of recyclables Create changes in consumer attitudes about recyclingEstablishment of Recycling Information Centers (RIC) for local community and government recycling programsService learning opportunities for college students (Future professionals)
Phased Implementation
(1st year) Development (2nd year) Establishment of Network
(3rd year) Performance Review (4th year) Maintenance
Funds & Service Flow Chart
Cal-EPA
SJSUF (Fiscal agent)
RIC
Board of Directors
RIC
County County County County County County County County County
CalRIN
RIC
Returns on investment of
CalRIN will lead to new job markets
and create more economic revenue
