Local Enforcement Agency Correspondence

October 22 and 23 Food Waste Diversion Summit

Date: August 7, 2002

To: All Local Enforcement Agencies

Save the Date! Statewide Food Waste Diversion Summit

How much food is in your waste stream? Food scraps can represent from up to 32% of a jurisdiction's total disposal stream. Much of this food could be diverted through local food banks, composting or other means, yet how can we facilitate the development and expansion of these programs?

The CIWMB is hosting a two-day conference to improve management of food scraps in California from generation to end use. The conference will bring together industry leaders and hands-on managers representing the generation, processing, and shipping of food scraps and those involved in the recovery and disposal of food. Large and small group discussions will identify barriers and solutions and include sessions on such topics as program economics, outreach, incentives, and success stories.

What: Food Waste Diversion Summit

When: October 22nd and 23rd, 2002

Where: Hilton Sacramento Arden West

Cost: Early Nonprofit registration (if received by September 6, 2002) $80

Late Nonprofit registration (if received after September 6, 2002) $125

Commercial registration $125

Exhibitors (includes one complimentary registration) $250

Attendees will work together to identify the barriers to food diversion and the means to overcome these barriers. The specific targeted audience represents:

• Local Government
• Food Industry
• Solid Waste Industry
• Local Enforcement Agencies
• Food Banks/Rescue Programs
• Animal Feed Manufacturers/Renderers
• Composters/Vermicomposters
• Schools/Institutions
• Hospitality/Restaurant Industry

Extra effort has been made to recruit representatives of food residual generators. Generator input is crucial for the success of long-term strategies and program decisions made by local government. Your attendance and assistance to promote this summit to generators within your jurisdictions is highly encouraged.

We look forward to a wide representation of the food management infrastructure, and hope you will attend to provide your unique point of view. If you are interested in attending, you can find registration information on line at http://www.rce.csus.edu/conferences/list.htm (N/A).

For more information, or to provide mailing list additions from your jurisdiction, please contact Terry Brennan at (916) 341-6578.

Thank you,
Melissa Hoover-Hartwick
LEA Support Services
(916) 341-6813

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