Zero Waste Commission
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Mission:
The Commission is responsible for making recommendations on City solid waste policy and goals, including commercial and residential garbage and recycling services, budgets, and other decisions relating to solid waste in the City of Berkeley. In February 2006 the City Council changed the name of the Commission from Solid Waste Management Commission to the Zero Waste Commission and updated its duties to reflect Zero Waste goals.
Regular Meetings of the Zero Waste Commission:
4th Monday of every month (exceptions: No meetings will be held in August or December)
7pm-9pm
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
Please check the community calendar to verify.
Upcoming Foodware Subcommittee Meeting: Public Input Session on the Proposed Single Use Foodware and Litter Reduction Ordinance
Thursday, July 12 from 2:30-4pm at the West Branch Public Library Community Meeting Room, 1125 University Ave, Berkeley
Click here to view the proposed ordinance that was referred to the Zero Waste Commission by City Council on April 24, 2018.
Contact:
Communications to Berkeley boards, commissions or committees are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: e-mail addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required, but if included in any communication to a City board, commission or committee, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your e-mail address or any other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via U.S. Postal Service or in person to the secretary of the relevant board, commission or committee. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the secretary to the relevant board, commission or committee for further information.
The Secretary of the commission is responsible for relaying all communications from the public to the members of the commission. The Secretary’s contact information is listed below.
Secretary:
Heidi Obermeit
Public Works
(510) 981-6357
E-mail: hobermeit@CityofBerkeley.info
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Mailing Address:
Zero Waste Commission
Heidi Obermeit, Secretary
City of Berkeley Zero Waste Division
1201 Second Street
Berkeley, CA 94710 |
Enabling Legislation:
BMC Chapter 3.40 (1972)
For More Information:
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Meeting Agendas & Minutes:
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2018 Agendas and Minutes:
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January 22, 2018
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January 22, 2018
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February 26, 2018
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March 26, 2018
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April 23, 2018
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May 21, 2018
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June 25, 2018
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July 23, 2018
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Subcommittee Meetings:
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Foodware Subcommittee:
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May 14, 2018
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June 16, 2018
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July 12, 2018
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February 6, 2018
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Zero Waste Documents:
2006 Berkeley Solid Waste Management Plan Update: Achieving 75% Diversion on the Road to Zero Waste
Rate Subcommittee Presentation Aug 22, 2011
Ecology Center Recycling Report June 27, 2011
Community Conservation Centers Recycling Report June 27, 2011
Refuse Fund Budget Presentation Oct 24, 2011
HF&H Rate Study Presentation Sept 23, 2013
HF&H Rate Study Presentation Nov. 12, 2013
City of Berkeley Commercial Franchise Study Feb. 10, 2015
Attendee Summary of April 9, 2017 City of Berkeley Zero Waste Facilities Tour
2015 Zero Waste Commission Strategic Plan Documents:
ZWC Commission Report Strategic Plan July 14, 2015
ZWC Role in Strategic Plan Process Discussion Notes October 14, 2014
DRAFT Zero Waste Goals and Process August 24, 2015
ZW Goal Definition Process August 24, 2015
Task List Assignment
DRAFT Sample Agenda September 4, 2015
Ruth Abbe ZW Goals December, 2015
Rethink Disposable Program Documents:
Case Studies: Businesses Reducing Single-Use Disposables:
El Metate Case Study
The Sacred Wheel Case Study
Rene Rose Island Cuisine Case Study
Disposable Cups Infographic
Reducing Litter and Achieving Zero Waste by Charging for Take-Out Cups Survey
Straws Infographic
Presentations:
Urban Ore 2017 Annual Report Presentation 3.26.18
Community Conservation Centers 2017 Annual Report Presentation 3.26.18
Ecology Center 2017 Annual Report Presentation 3.26.18
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