Resource Recovery Parks

A Model for Local Government Recycling and Waste Reduction

A resource recovery (RR) park is a new development in recycling. In its broadest sense, it is the colocation of reuse, recycling, compost processing, manufacturing, and retail businesses in a central facility. The public can bring all their wastes and recoverable materials to this facility at one time.

An RR park may also be called an integrated resource recovery facility, serial materials recovery facility (MRF), recycling estate, industrial recycling park, recycling-based industrial park, or discard mall. A number of market forces are encouraging this type of development.

Table of Contents

Program Characteristics

Case Studies

• Monterey RR Park
• Urban Ore RR Park
• San Leandro RR Park
• Cabazon RR Park
• Eco-Industrial Parks

Local Government Challenges and Opportunities

Tips for Replication

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Credits and Disclaimer

Gary Liss & Associates prepared this study pursuant to contract IWM-C8028 ($198,633, included other services) with the University of California at Santa Cruz for a series of 24 studies and summaries.

The California Integrated Waste Management Board would like to acknowledge the following individuals who assisted in the preparation of this study:

• Mary Lou Van Deveneter and Dan Knapp, Urban Ore
• Ted Newman and Janice Kleinschmidt, Cabazon Band of Mission Indians
• Robert Phillips, First Nation Recovery
• David Myers and Heidi Feldman, Monterey Regional Waste Management District
• Kevin McCarthy, Waste Management, Inc.
• Rory Bakke, Alameda County Waste Management Authority

The statements and conclusions in this summary are those of the contractor and not necessarily those of the California Integrated Waste Management Board, its employees, or the State of California. In addition, the data in this report was provided by local sources but not independently verified. The State and its contractors make no warranty, express or implied, and assume no liability for the information contained in this text. Any mention of commercial products, companies, or processes shall not be construed as an endorsement of such products or processes.

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Last updated: October 26, 2007