Ongoing Diversion Program Implementation and
Monitoring, and Contract Management Services
1998 - Present
Client Needs
In 1997, the City of Lawndale was faced with a diversion rate of only 17%, limited staff resources to dedicate to AB 939 program administration, and limited funding to properly implement new programs.
HF&H Solutions
Since retaining HF&H, the City has gained AB 939 compliance by implementing over a dozen new diversion programs, increasing AB 939 and franchise fees collected by the City to over $350,000 per year, negotiating comprehensive solid waste agreements, and ensuring contractor program, reporting and diversion compliance. HF&H Services include:
Contracting assistance;
Preparation of AB 939 annual reports and SB 1066 updates;
Representation at the California Integrated Waste Management Board’s Biennial Review Processes;
AB 939 compliance strategy;
Diversion program design and implementation;
Public education and outreach;
Contractor compliance; and
AB 939 and franchise fee audits.
"HF&H has provided critical advice, support and program oversight through their AB 939 compliance services which has allowed our City to meet the State's diversion goal. HF&H's prompt response to our needs has played an integral role in the City of Lawndale's successful implementation of diversion programs, public education, and franchised hauler contract management. "
Marlene Miyoshi
Director of Public Works
City of Lawndale
HF&H Service Highlights
Implementation of a multi-family and commercial recycling program which is fully funded by the AB 939 fees paid by the permitted commercial haulers
Implementation of recycling programs at all of the elementary and middle schools in the City
Implementation of a transformation agreement to guarantee a 3,600 ton disposal reduction per year
Revision of the City’s street sweeping contract requiring contractors to compost collected materials
Franchise management, including monthly meetings with City’s residential hauler to ensure contractor compliance, and discuss program progress and public education requirements
Administration of the City’s Used Oil and Department of Conservation grants
Implementation of a C&D Debris Ordinance
Preparation of an Environmentally Responsible Purchasing Policy
Preparation of AB 939 Annual Reports and SB 1066 Time Extension Updates
Annual waste hauler fee and tonnage audits
Reconciliation of tonnage reported by haulers to landfill/facility records, and Disposal Reporting System
Preparation of public education materials .
Results
Increased the City’s diversion rate from 17% in 1997 to 59% in 2005
Increased the City’s diversion rate by 10 percentage points in 2004 through a disposal reconciliation process
Ensured that all aspects of the solid waste contract were adhered to which led to increased services and diversion
Saved the City $37,000 in over-reported billings for recycling services
Ensured that all haulers remain current with quarterly fee payments and tonnage reporting
Saved the City thousands of dollars per year in charges for collection of illegally disposed bulky items
Reduced costs to the ratepayers by $1.2 million over the term of the franchise agreement
Increased residential diversion rate from 16% to 38% in one year
Increased overall citywide diversion rate from 31% to 37% in one year
Increased AB 939 and franchise fees paid to City by $116,000 in one year
All nine haulers remain current with quarterly fee payments
Saved the City thousands of dollars per year in collection of illegally disposed bulky items
