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Southern California Emerging Waste Technologies ForumSouthern California Emerging Waste Technologies Forum
Randall NeudeckRandall NeudeckValley Industry & Commerce AssociationValley Industry & Commerce Association
July 27, 2006July 27, 2006
Randall NeudeckRandall NeudeckValley Industry & Commerce AssociationValley Industry & Commerce Association
July 27, 2006July 27, 2006
Who are VICA’s members?
– Manufacturers
– Entertainment
– Financial
– Professional Services
– Law firms
– Utilities
The Invisible CrisisThe Invisible Crisis
Future Disposal Need & CapacityLos Angeles County Sanitation District
Future Disposal Need & CapacityLos Angeles County Sanitation District
38,000
44,000 44,000
60,000
36,00031,000
2003 2013 2014
Calabasas Scholl Canyon Puente Hills Commerce SERRF Lancaster Antelope Valley Chiquita Sunshine Canyon Bradley West Orange County El Sobrante Simi Valley Mid Valley
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Regional LandfillsRegional Landfills
Need
(ton
s/da
y)
Cap
aci
ty (t
ons/
day)
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Source: Los Angeles County Sanitation District
Municipal Solid WasteCity of Los Angeles
Municipal Solid WasteCity of Los Angeles
62%62%37%
1%1%
Landfill
Diversion
Waste-to-Energy
Reduces Solid waste Energy consumption Greenhouse gas emissions Air toxics Suspended solids in water
Just a Few of the Benefits of RecyclingJust a Few of the Benefits of Recycling
Source: Environmental Defense
Education
Marketing
Manufacturing
Regulation
Economics
Looking Beyond the Bin . . . Looking Beyond the Bin . . .
Zero waste involves a series of steps
Businesses
Consumers
Government
Manufacturers
Recyclers
Service providers
Looking Beyond the Bin . . . Looking Beyond the Bin . . .
Zero waste requires a commitment from
Businesses working togetherBusinesses working together
In SummaryIn Summary
Zero waste is attainable – VICA supports the RENEW LA Plan
Need strong economic incentives
Fast track regulatory process
Encourage business’ broad participation
Provide for fiscal transparency
One world, one environment, one challenge
One world, one environment, one challenge
Valley Industry & Commerce Association5121 Van Nuys Blvd Suite 203
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Valley Industry & Commerce Association5121 Van Nuys Blvd Suite 203
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Randall NeudeckRandall Neudeck213-217-7537 213-217-7537
[email protected]@mwdh2o.com
Randall NeudeckRandall Neudeck213-217-7537 213-217-7537
[email protected]@mwdh2o.com