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ITEM 10 Discussion of The State/Local Illegal Dumping Enforcement Task Force Report

ITEM 10 Discussion of The State/Local Illegal Dumping Enforcement Task Force Report. March 6, 2006 Kenneth C. Stuart Task Force Coordinator. Task Force Charge. ● Assess extent of illegal dumping Develop recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of local and state responses

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ITEM 10 Discussion of The State/Local Illegal Dumping Enforcement Task Force Report

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  1. ITEM 10Discussion ofThe State/Local Illegal Dumping Enforcement Task Force Report March 6, 2006 Kenneth C. Stuart Task Force Coordinator

  2. Task Force Charge ● Assess extent of illegal dumping • Develop recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of local and state responses • Illegal dumping is the willful throwing, dropping, placing or depositing of a bulky item, hazardous waste or solid waste on public or private property not designated for that dumping or disposal purpose, and is usually done for economic gain.

  3. Illegal Dumping Enforcement Task Force • 22 member task force appointed in Feb 2006 (Attachment 2) • Participants represent: Local governments State and Federal agencies Non-profit organizations Waste management industry

  4. IDETF Meeting Schedule • First meeting - March 29, 2006 Overview of illegal dumping and identification of initial issues ● Second meeting – May 24, 2006 Discuss 26 issues; identify top six priorities ● Third meeting – September 14, 2006 Identify and prioritize final issues for IWMB Board Report

  5. IDETF’s Top Priority Issues • Public education • Advance disposal fees – large items • Funding for enforcement staff • Waste tire redemption program • Refuse hauler service permits • Enforcement training

  6. Illegal Dumping Cost Survey Completed • Joint project with CSAC, League of California Cities and CIWMB • Surveys sent to County Administrators and City Managers • 35 counties - $18,000,000 annually • 37 cities - $16,000,000 annually

  7. ● City/County cost: $34,000,000 ● Cal Trans budget: $55,000,000 ● Total local cost: $89,000,000

  8. CIWMB OUTREACH • 7 County IDTF Meetings • 9 Meetings with County or City staffs • Meeting with Regional County staff • 4 Enforcement Advisory Council meetings • 7 Roundtable meetings • 3 Meetings with Keep California Beautiful • Presentations at CSAC, CEAC, CCDEH and LEA/CIWMB Conferences

  9. Categorizing the IDETF Report • Statewide Coordination & Technical Assistance R24- Board coordination of/with local programs R6- Coordination of public awareness programs R9 – Provision of enforcement training & coordination R17 – Statewide illegal dumping evidence standards

  10. (2)Legislation to Provide More Tools For Local Programs R1 – Creation of advance disposal fee for large appliances R2 – Development of waste tire redemption program R14 – Local permit program – residential service refuse providers R15 – Cradle to grave ownership of solid waste

  11. (3) Legislation to Provide Funding for Local Programs R6- Authority to combine grant funds for public education R16- Support of local government costs to collect and dispose of illegal dumps R20- Provision of additional surveillance equipment

  12. (4) Recommendations That Can Be Implemented Locally R5 – Combine existing grants as allowed R11 – Disposal vouchers for victims R18 – Training on vehicle impound authority R19 – Requirements for mandatory refuse collection

  13. Kern County – Education Starts in The Classroom • Video of Illegal Dumping Puppet Show provided to elementary schools by Kern County Waste Management Department and Volunteers

  14. CURRENTACTIVITIES • Expansionof website to include local codes • Continue local outreach • Respond to Board Strategic Directives • SD-8.9 – Evaluate by January 2008 potential statutory and funding options to enhance local and regional capabilities to prevent and redress illegal dumping.

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