Summer 2003 infoCycling

Single—stream collection of recyclables workshop

Because a large number of jurisdictions are switching from multi-stream recycling collection to single-stream recycling collection, the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) held a “Single-Stream Collection of Recyclables Workshop” on April 2, 2003, to discuss the designing, implementing, monitoring, and promoting of single-stream recycling collection. The workshop consisted of eight panel members, which included staff from Chula Vista, paper brokers, paper manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, and facility operators. Topics discussed included:

• Historical multi-stream recycling collection information.
• How to implement a single-stream recycling collection program.
• Benefits in using new and different technology.
• How to deal with the higher contamination levels after program implementation.
• Improved aesthetics, convenience, pounds per setout, and safety.

Beginning on this page, you can read about Chula Vista’s single-stream recycling collection program. In 2003, look for a summary of the workshop on the CIWMB’s Local Government Central Web site.

If you have any questions about this workshop, please contact Cara Morgan at (916) 341-6253.

Last updated: October 26, 2007