CRRA 2023 Conference and Trade Show

Administrative Analyst II

Alan Ha is an Administrative Analyst with the City of Milpitas. Alan has 15 years of experience in the Solid Waste/Zero Waste field that was developed through the consulting, non-profit, and municipal government sectors through projects such as event greening, lid-flips, waste characterization studies, collection route optimization, and zero waste program development and implementation with private entities. At the City of Milpitas, he works with a team to manage and develop various programs through data collection, analysis, and utilization.

SB 1383 Compliance Data as Fuel for Behavior Change

Achieving compliance with California waste legislation, specifically Senate Bill 1383, is both a challenge and an opportunity. The City of Milpitas and Recyclist share the belief that a successful monitoring program embraces both the drivers and goals of SB 1383. In their public-private partnership, these two entities asked the question, “How can municipalities leverage the waste data they’re required to collect to make greater long-term organics recycling impacts?” Early on, they decided there’s a difference between planning for compliance versus planning for meaningful impact that encompasses compliance, and opted to focus on the latter. Coupling Recyclist's comprehensive Program Tracker with Milpitas's hands-on, bottom-up approach using city-insourced route review inspections and data analysis, Milpitas intends to not only meet compliance, but to also promote better recycling with tailored outreach and education.

This presentation provides an explanation of the tactics used by Milpitas, powered by Recyclist’s software and its SB 1383-focused features, to go beyond compliance with data collection, data analysis and outreach tracking. By performing the on-the-ground work in-house, Milpitas has an in-depth understanding of what’s happening in the field, and is better able to analyze the resultant data to make actionable programmatic decisions. For example, these analytic insights will lead to informed development of customized education and outreach, with the aim of behavior-change. Attendees will get a peek into a real-world example of how SB 1383 compliance momentum can lead to even greater improvements in sustainable waste management in California.

Customer Success Manager

Lisa Coelho is a Customer Success Operations Manager at Recyclist, a Routeware company. Lisa has 8 years of experience in solid waste consulting with an expertise in legislative compliance and field experience. Her past work as a public works employee lends to her expertise helping municipalities track their regulatory compliance and highlight their diversion achievements. In her new role, she dives into our industry’s on-the-ground stories to find opportunities for process efficiency and reporting success.

SB 1383 Compliance Data as Fuel for Behavior Change

Achieving compliance with California waste legislation, specifically Senate Bill 1383, is both a challenge and an opportunity. The City of Milpitas and Recyclist share the belief that a successful monitoring program embraces both the drivers and goals of SB 1383. In their public-private partnership, these two entities asked the question, “How can municipalities leverage the waste data they’re required to collect to make greater long-term organics recycling impacts?” Early on, they decided there’s a difference between planning for compliance versus planning for meaningful impact that encompasses compliance, and opted to focus on the latter. Coupling Recyclist's comprehensive Program Tracker with Milpitas's hands-on, bottom-up approach using city-insourced route review inspections and data analysis, Milpitas intends to not only meet compliance, but to also promote better recycling with tailored outreach and education.

This presentation provides an explanation of the tactics used by Milpitas, powered by Recyclist’s software and its SB 1383-focused features, to go beyond compliance with data collection, data analysis and outreach tracking. By performing the on-the-ground work in-house, Milpitas has an in-depth understanding of what’s happening in the field, and is better able to analyze the resultant data to make actionable programmatic decisions. For example, these analytic insights will lead to informed development of customized education and outreach, with the aim of behavior-change. Attendees will get a peek into a real-world example of how SB 1383 compliance momentum can lead to even greater improvements in sustainable waste management in California.

Sustainability Specialist

Izchel Pulido is a dedicated Sustainability Specialist serving the City of San Ramon, California. With a passion for waste reduction, she plays a pivotal role in supporting solid waste and environmental services programs within the city. Before joining the City of San Ramon, Izchel ventured into consulting work in southern California. Izchel worked Waste Reduction Assistant for a local government. During this time, she gained invaluable experience in waste reduction, education, and outreach. While living in Southern California, Izchel ventured into consulting and was instrumental in raising public awareness about recycling and its significance in mitigating environmental challenges. Her educational efforts empowered individuals to make informed choices, contributing to a more eco-conscious community.

Public Works Manager, Environmental Services Division, Public Works Department