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The waste generated at venues and events can contribute significantly to the
total waste generated in a local jurisdiction. Thus it is advantageous for local jurisdictions to assist
owners/operators of venues and
events that operate within their jurisdictional boundaries to develop and implement
waste reduction programs.
In addition, the venues and events waste
reduction law (Public Resources Code
42648) mandates that local jurisdictions report to the Integrated
Waste Management Board on a certain percentage of the venues and events that
operate within their jurisdictional boundaries.
Use the links listed to the left and the information below to find the
tools and resources you need to foster venues and events waste diversion in
your community. While these are the pages tailored to local jurisdiction
needs, you may also find it useful to familiarize yourself with
the information focused on providing
assistance directly to owners/operators of venues and events.
Model Venue/Event Waste
Division/Recycling Data Sheet
(Word, 179 KB)
Jurisdictions may provide this data sheet to owners/operators of venues and events to assist them in
providing data regarding their waste diversion
programs. This data must be included in a jurisdiction's annual report to the California
Integrated Waste Management Board.
Model Letter From a Local
Jurisdiction to a Venue or Event
(Word, 44 KB)
This sample letter may be customized and used by local jurisdictions to
alert owners/operators of venues and events to the mandates and inform them of their
reporting obligations. The letter is intended to accompany the
Model Venue/Event Waste Division/Recycling Data Sheet. Another
more generic version (Word, 35 KB) is
also available.
Brochure:
Waste Reduction Tips for
Large Venues and Events
The quick reference brochure provides tips on how to implement a
successful venue or event waste reduction program. Local jurisdictions may
find the brochure useful in providing waste reduction information to permit
applicants as mandated by
Public Resources Code 42648 (a) (1). The brochure has space for local
jurisdictions to list their own resource contacts, such as where to take
diverted materials or local contacts for additional information.
Pre-Assessment Questionnaire
If you will be assisting a venue or event with a waste assessment, you
may find it useful to provide this questionnaire
(Excel, 26 KB) to the venue or event
operator to complete to the best of their ability prior to your on-site
assessment. To complete the questionnaire, they are asked about the type of
venue or event, the type of vendors they work with, their current waste
handling practices, and current waste diversion activities, if any.
Providing it to the operator in advance of your visit allows them time they
may need to compile the information instead of trying to provide it on the
spot. Having this completed questionnaire in hand when you arrive on site
will save time for both you and the venue or event owner/operator. It will also
help focus your efforts and activities once you arrive.
Go to the Networking page to learn about
tools and resources offered by other local jurisdictions.
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