Zero Waste Commission
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In response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, most commission meetings have been suspended for a 60-day period (through May 11, 2020) by recommendation of Berkeley’s Public Health Officer and Director of Emergency Services. Commissions may convene if the Director of Emergency Services determines there is time-sensitive, legally-mandated business to complete. Information regarding upcoming meetings will be posted on this page and on the community calendar.
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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 (unless Monday falls on a holiday). The Commission is on recess in August and December.
7pm-9pm
1326 Allston Way, Corp Yard (Ratcliff Building, Willow Room)
Please check the community calendar to verify.
Contact:
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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)
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Meeting Agendas & Minutes:
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Zero Waste Documents:
Zero Waste Commission Work Plan 2018
Attendee Summary of April 9, 2017 City of Berkeley Zero Waste Facilities Tour
City of Berkeley Commercial Franchise Study Feb. 10, 2015
2006 Berkeley Solid Waste Management Plan Update: Achieving 75% Diversion on the Road to Zero Waste
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
Presentations & Reports:
2018 Zero Waste Division Metrics Presentation 11.25.19
Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station Feasibility Study Presentation to Council 11.5.19
Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station Feasibility Study Council Report 11.5.19 PART 1
Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station Feasibility Study Council Report 11.5.19 PART 2
Zero Waste Division Metrics Presentation 10.22.18
Zero Waste Division Budget Overview 10.22.18
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
HF&H Rate Study Presentation Nov. 12, 2013
HF&H Rate Study Presentation Sept 23, 2013
Refuse Fund Budget Presentation Oct 24, 2011
Rate Subcommittee Presentation Aug 22, 2011
Ecology Center Recycling Report June 27, 2011
Community Conservation Centers Recycling Report June 27, 2011
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
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