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2015 LEGISLATIVE EDITION
A Word From Our President
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he California Refuse Recycling Council (CRRC) is pleased to
welcome you back to Sacramento. We wish you all a successful
year as we mutually pursue legislative solutions to nurture
California’s critical and growing “Green” economy.
This 2015 Legislative Edition newsletter provides a brief look at our
historic industry, who our members are, and our accomplishments.
The CRRC dates back to 1953, when a number of small local
associations joined together to have a unified voice at the Capitol.
This grass-roots group began formalizing the organization in 1961,
and became incorporated in 1964.
Today, the CRRC represents more than 100 refuse and recycling
companies, 68 material recovery facilities, 56 transfer stations,
30 green waste composting facilities, and 68 construction and
demolition facilities. We also have over 150 associate members
who provide equipment and services to our industry. Additionally,
our members operate more than 1,500 natural gas and hybrid
vehicles within California. Each of these trucks reduces climate
change emissions around 25% and slashes diesel smoke and oxides
of nitrogen emissions by greater than 95%, when compared to a
10-year old heavy diesel truck.
CRRC companies have existed for multiple generations and are
consistently inspiring solid waste management innovation in
California. For example, South San Francisco Scavenger Company
(SSFSC) – which celebrated its 100th birthday – recently partnered
with Blue Line Transfer, South San Francisco, and the California
Energy Commission to open the United States’ first dry anaerobic
digester to produce CNG transportation fuel. In addition to
producing up to 500 Diesel Gallon Equivalents (DGE) per day of
carbon negative biogenic (renewable) CNG, the process creates
digestate, a nutrient-rich substance that is matured into certified
organic compost.
Southern California-based company Burrtec recently added
over 200 tons per day of food waste processing capacity for
their jurisdictions through composting and anaerobic digestion
infrastructure. Burrtec and ES Engineering Inc. partnered to form
Inland Bio Energy, LLC and have converted an anaerobic digester
in Chino, CA from a dairy waste to food waste feedstock operation.
The digester will have operational capacity to accept 17,500 gallons
of processed food waste per day, while the biogas extracted from
the digestion process will power engines to produce electricity or
be converted to transportation fuel.
CRRC membership continually aspires to
cutting-edge resource management and
environmental protection, while providing
essential services to guard the health and
Jacob Panero
CRRC State President
safety of California.
For over 54 years, CRRC has supported the California Legislature
in shaping recycling, solid waste and sustainability laws in our
state, including:
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AB 2020 of 1986 (Margolin) creating the California Bottle
Bill program;
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AB 939 of 1989 (Sher) the landmark recycling law requiring
50% landfill diversion by the year 2000;
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AB 341 of 2011 (Chesbro) setting a statewide goal to divert
75% of solid waste from landfills by 2020; and statewide
mandate requiring every commercial entity to recycle;
and
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AB 1826 of 2014 (Chesbro) requiring the commercial
recycling of organics.
Working Together for Our Future
The CRRC looks forward to working with you and your staff
to achieve our mutual goal of diverting 75% of the state’s
waste from landfills by the year 2020, consequently resulting
in a GHG reduction of over 150 MMTCO2 by that date.
Nonetheless, we recognize there is a lot more to accomplish.
We are encouraged by Governor Brown’s 2015 Budget proposal,
which provides $1 billion in Cap and Trade revenues to tackle
climate change in California and beyond. To that end, we are
committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the
use of low-carbon fuels, production of renewable energy,
increased organics diversion from landfills, and the use of
compostable materials to improve the health and resilience of
California soils. Furthermore, we applaud the Governor’s notable
goal of 50% renewable energy in California by 2030, as we in
the solid waste industry continue to foster renewable energy
production in our state.
We are eager to continue to collaborate with you to meet these
significant challenges.
SAVE THE DATE
FOR TH E 37TH AN N UAL
ADVOCATING FOR THE SOLID WASTE
& RECYCLING INDUSTRY
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
5:30-7:30 pm
1121 L Street, Suite 505
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-444-2772
www.crrcstate.org
Trash Bash!
Senator Hotel Lobby
CRRC LEGISLATIVE STAFF
CRRC OBJECTIVES
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Promote the reuse, recycling and reduction
of waste
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To promote the general welfare and business
interests of our members
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To encourage the highest standards of ethical
business practices among our members in the
public interest
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To work for the benefit and the fostering
of goodwill for the members of the waste
management industry throughout the State
of California
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To afford to all agencies of government on the
federal, state, county and city levels a means of
cooperation and coordinated effort to the most
efficient and economic standard of collection,
disposal and recycling of refuse materials
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To foster and further the American principle
of free enterprise and competition
John Kelly Astor
Josh Pane
Donna Wetterer Pane
Astor & Kingsland
1851 East First Street,
Pane & Pane
Associates, Inc.
Pane & Pane
Associates, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento, CA 95814
[email protected]
[email protected]
Suite 1220
1123 J Street, 3rd Floor
714-245-0995
916-447-8982
1123 J Street, 3rd Floor
916-447-8982
[email protected]
CRRC 2014 HIGHLIGHTS
Education and safety are two areas of particular importance to the CRRC Membership.
The Next Generation! The Next Generation Management
and Leadership Program is an 8-month series of modules that is
available to the next generation of managers and potential managers
in the refuse and recycling industry. This comprehensive course
covers all aspects of the industry from the history, evolution and
future to human resource management, administration, community
relationships, risk management and finance. The next class will
graduate in May of 2016.
Safety is First! The Louie Pellegrini IV Memorial Safety
Road-e-o (originally established in 1991) had more than 100
participants and over 600 friends and family attend this no
cost, family-oriented event. Highlights of the event include
three separate competitions for drivers, mechanics and
forklift operators; a Kids Karnival with community safety
representatives teaching safety in our homes, waterways and
roads; and prizes and awards for participants and children.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
State President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Varner Bros., Inc.
PO Box 80427
Bakersfield, CA 93380
661-399-2944
[email protected]
Southern California
Disposal Recycling Co.
PO Box 25666
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-828-6444
[email protected]
Rainbow Environmental
Services
PO Box 1026 Huntington
Beach, CA 92647
714-847-3581
[email protected]
Peña’s Disposal, Inc.
12094 Avenue 408
Cutler, CA 93615
559-528-3909
[email protected]
Mid Valley Disposal, Inc.
15300 W. Jensen Avenue
Kerman, CA 93630
559-237-9425
josephk@
midvalleydisposal.com
Jacob Panero
Mike Matosian
Jerry Moffatt
Art Peña
Joe Kalpakoff
Immediate Past
President
John Snyder
EDCO Disposal Corporation
6670 Federal Blvd.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
619-287-7555
[email protected]
NORTHERN DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Northern District
President
Sil Garaventa Jr.
Garaventa Enterprises
PO Box 5397
Concord, CA 94524
925-689-8390
[email protected]
1st Vice President
Greg Kelley
Napa Recycling & Waste
Services, LLC
PO Box 239
Napa, CA 94559
707-256-3500
[email protected]
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Upper Valley
Disposal & Recycling
PO Box 382
St. Helena, CA 94574
707-963-7988
[email protected]
Garden City
Sanitation, Inc.
1080 Walsh Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408-330-7104
sjones@gardencity
sanitation.com
Atlas Disposal
3000 Power Inn Road
Sacramento, CA 95826
916-455-2800
[email protected]
Christy Pestoni
Abreu
Steve Jones
Dave Sikich
Immediate Past
President
Mark Figone
East Bay Sanitary
Co., Inc.
PO Box 1316
El Cerrito, CA 94530
510-237-4321
[email protected]
The CRRC President’s Scholarship Program was established in 2009. Recipients of the scholarship receive
$1,000 per year to help with the cost of their education. The scholarship is available to the employee’s
children of CRRC industry members who are continuing their education in college or vocational school.
CRRC PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Emma Scholz graduated from
Santa Cruz High School. She
now attends Stanford University
studying Biochemistry. In high
school she was captain of the
varsity water polo team, captain
of the girls swim team, and
president of the ukelele club.
She was also recognized with an outstanding
student award. Emma’s parents are Scott and
Erin Scholz of Palo Alto and her eligibility is
through GreenWaste Recovery, Inc.
2014 Winners
Chandler Manasse graduated from
Justin Siena High School in Napa.
She now attends Samuel Merritt
University in Oakland studying
nursing. In high school she was
on the President’s honor roll and
received awards in mathematics,
human physiology and religion.
She was also captain of the cheerleading squad.
Chandler’s parents are Steve and Lani Manasse of
Napa and her eligibility is through Napa Recycling
& Waste Services.
CALIFORNIA AREAS SERVED BY CRRC INDUSTRY MEMBERS
Advance Disposal Company
Alameda County Industries
Amador Valley Industries
Athens Services
Atlas Disposal Industries
Big Bear Disposal, Inc.
BLT Enterprises
Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services
Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.
Burrtec Waste Services, LLC
Cal Disposal Co Inc.
California Waste Recovery Systems
CR&R Incorporated Environmental Services
Crown Disposal Company, Inc.
Davis Waste Removal Co.
Desert Valley Disposal
E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc./Harrison Industries
East Bay Sanitary Co., Inc.
EDCO Disposal Corporation
EDCO Waste and Recycling Services, Inc.
EDCO Waste Services
Elk Grove Waste Services
Escondido Disposal, Inc.
Fallbrook Refuse Service
Garaventa Enterprises
Garden City Sanitation, Inc.
Gilton Solid Waste Management
GreenWaste Recovery, Inc.
Howard’s Garbage Service, Inc.
Intermountain Disposal, Inc.
Lamont Sanitation
Livermore Sanitation Inc.
MarBorg Industries
Marin Sanitary Service
Key
Cities Served
Portions of County Areas Served
Metropolitan Recycling, LLC
Mid Valley Disposal
Mid-State Solid Waste & Recycling Services, Inc.
Mill Valley Refuse Service
Miramonte Sanitation Inc.
Mission Trail Waste Systems, Inc.
Napa Recycling & Waste Services, LLC
Olcese Waste Services, Inc.
Palm Springs Disposal Services, Inc.
Park Waste & Recycling Services
Paso Robles Waste & Recycle
Peña’s Disposal, Inc.
Peninsula Sanitary Service, Inc.
Pleasanton Garbage Service, Inc.
Price Disposal, Inc.
Rainbow Environmental Services
Ramona Disposal Service
Republic Services of Northern California
Republic Services of Southern California
Republic Services, Inc.
San Diego Landfill Systems
Selma Disposal & Recycling
South Lake Refuse & Recycling
South San Francisco Scavenger Co., Inc.
South Tahoe Refuse Co., Inc.
South Tulare-Richgrove Refuse Service, Inc.
Southern California Disposal and Recycling Co.
Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling
Strategic Materials, Inc.
Superior Sanitation Service, Inc.
Thomas Refuse Service, Inc.
Tierra Verde Industries
Tracy Delta Solid Waste Management Co.
Tule Trash Co.
Turlock Scavenger Company
Upper Valley Disposal & Recycling
Varner & Son, Inc.
Varner Bros., Inc.
Waste Connections, Inc.
Waste Management, Inc.
Westside Waste Management Co., Inc.