 
Case Studies of Innovative
Recycling Strategies Prepared for the California Integrated Waste
Management Board
These five case studies of innovative
recycling strategies were prepared for the California Integrated
Waste Management Board (CIWMB) to help jurisdictions meet the
state's 50% diversion goal. Each case study details model programs,
costs and benefits, tips for replication, contacts, and resources
for more information.
Food
Waste Recovery
by Brenda Platt
2000
This case study features food recovery initiatives in San Francisco,
Berkeley, and Santa Cruz County. It details collection systems
for the commercial and institutional sector, collection of residential
food discards with yard trimmings, and on-site composting of private
sector food scraps.
Mini
Trash Bins Help Office Settings Reduce Waste 50 Percent and More
by Brenda Platt
2000
Taking away people's trash cans to reduce office waste is a novel
concept-a concept that is spreading and resulting in high waste
diversion. The heart of the system is making employees responsible
for their trash by replacing their deskside trash can with a small
mini trash bin. This case study features programs in Ontario,
Canada, and in the City of San Jose.
Serving
Diverse Populations with Recycling
by Mark Jackson
2000
This case study identifies barriers communities may face in delivering
recycling services to diverse populations (multi-ethnic, low-income,
tourist, student, elderly), and features how cities are overcoming
these challenges.
Recycling
at Special Events
by Kelly Lease
2000
This case study will help event organizers to reduce waste and
local planners to establish programs and policies to encourage
event recycling within their jurisdictions. It highlights efforts
in California and elsewhere.
Recycling
in Multi-Family Dwellings
by Kelly Lease
2000
This case study features programs and policies to encourage recycling
in multi-family dwellings. It documents programs in Central Costa
Contra, Davis, and Malibu (CA) as well as examples from across
the U.S.
For more information on other case studies of innovative waste
reduction initiatives prepared under this project, go to the CIWMB
Web site: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/LGLibrary/Innovations/
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