CRRA2019

Recycling Program Manager

Jennifer Duran, Recycling Program Manager, has been with the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission Local Conservation Corps (FLCC) since 2010. Jennifer oversees all aspects of recycling projects funded by grants from CalRecycle. As the Program Manager, she is responsible for developing partnerships with local jurisdictions, businesses, and schools to expand programs in E-waste, Beverage Containers, Waste Tires and Used Oil to ensure continued paid training opportunities for young adults, resulting in supporting the local community to meet the state’s diversion goals.

Since 1993, Fresno EOC's Fresno Local Conservation Corps (LCC) has been operating a Recycling Program sponsored by the Department of Conservation. Our program targets businesses, schools, curbside collection, office complexes, government agencies, and campgrounds generating large volumes of California Redemption Value (CRV) beverage containers (aluminum cans; plastic and glass bottles). LCC also provides special event recycling at large-scale community events throughout the Central Valley.

Fresno EOC's Fresno Local Conservation Corps provides recycling programs for elementary, middle, high schools and colleges. The Schools Recycling Team and its recycling mascot, Karla Kool Kan, provide recycling education to students. All monies generated from CRV collected from each school is returned to the school site in the form of a monthly check.  

The presentation will include specific examples of how we work with schools so that attendees can replicate these programs in their own areas.

Recycling Department Director

Alan Ha studied Environmental Studies at San Jose State University and has been in the solid waste management/zero waste industry for over ten years. He has varied experience working with organizations and clients in the development, implementation, and analysis of waste management systems that he has acquired from working in local government, private consulting, and non-profit organizations. As the Recycling Director of the San Jose Conservation Corps and Charter School, he now provides environmental education and skills acquisition training to at-risk youth through zero waste based programs.

A case study on how Local Conservation Corps can help schools improve their waste management systems

Waste diversion/reduction programs at a school is challenging given the limited resources available and the time necessary to develop and implement a program that would work. Oftentimes, it is the result of an enthusiastic teacher, administrator, janitor, or parent that sets the foundation for an individual school to move towards zero waste. How does this translate to all of the schools in the district? This session will cover just that through a pilot program to help the largest high school district in northern California move towards zero waste. This program is a partnership between the San Jose Conservation Corps and Charter School and East Side Union High School District. What are the challenges and successes that can occur when you try to implement a new program across 16 campuses? Join us to learn about Zero Waste East Side. 

Zero Waste Programs Coordinator

Brandon has worked with Conservation Corps North Bay since 2009 and has been involved in recycling and zero waste efforts for the past 10 years. As Zero Waste Programs Coordinator, Brandon oversees a variety of projects and grant-funded activities in relation to Beverage Container, E-waste, Waste Tires and Used Oil recycling efforts  and education. These projects are community based, and strive to contribute towards State-wide diversion efforts, while also providing  community outreach and education.

Electronic Waste Recycling and Education for School Districts

Conservation Corps North Bay works with a variety of school districts in the North Bay, providing E-waste collection services, upon request. We are still in the process of building relationships with these districts with the goal of developing more consistent service arrangements.

In addition, we aim to host e-waste collection events at various schools throughout all counties in the North Bay, which will provide students, faculty, and parents the opportunity to recycle their E-waste conveniently and responsibly. There may also be additional opportunities, pre or post-event, to include an educational component about why it is important to recycle E-waste responsibly, the life cycle of electronics, and how students can be proactive in their efforts.

In our piece of this presentation, we will speak about the current services we provide, and discuss our plans to expand those services to increase the impact of our program

Key points to be covered

• E-waste collection service currently being provided (will include visual presentation- PP or Prezi)
• Discuss next steps for expanding services with schools

School Recycling Coordinator

Debbi has worked in the carton recycling industry for over 20 years.  During that time she assisted both municipalities and schools in adding gabletop and aseptic cartons to their recycling programs.  For the past 9 years she has been the school recycling coordinator for the Carton Council, a trade association comprised of carton manufacturers with the goal of reducing the impact of their package on the environment by expanding recycling programs across the country and continuously improving their environmental performance.