San Diego, USA

New Partner Presentation

(Stephen Grealy)

Solid Waste Landscape in San Diego

• California 75% Waste Diversion by 2020

– San Diego at 68%

– Zero waste programs

– Extended producer responsibility

– Bio-waste Recycling

– Conversion technologies

• Landfill Operation and Maintenance

– Air regulations

– Water regulations

– Beneficial use of landfill gas

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The City of San Diego Landfill Operation History

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Best Management Practices (BMP’s)– Landfill Design

BMP’s – Landfill Operation

• High Compaction

• Less Dirt

• Bird Control

5 Bird Control at Miramar

BMP’s - Organics

BMP’s – Beneficial Use of Methane