Single-Stream Collection of Recyclables Workshop

Because a large number of jurisdictions are switching from multistream recycling collection to single-stream recycling collection, CalRecycle held a workshop on April 2, 2003, to discuss the designing, implementing, monitoring, and promoting of single-stream recycling collection. The workshop included an eight-member panel discussion, which included staff from the City of Chula Vista, paper brokers, paper manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, and facility operators. Topics discussed included:

• Historical multistream recycling collection information.
• How to implement a single-stream recycling collection program.
• Benefits in using new and different technology.
• How to deal with the higher contamination levels after program implementation.
• Improved aesthetics, convenience, pounds per setout, and safety.

The following workshop materials are available and can provide insights for those unable to attend the workshop:

• The entire workshop transcript (Adobe PDF, 1.4 MB).
• Waste Management's presentation by Joel Corona.
• The City of Chula Vista's presentation (MS PowerPoint, 616 KB | Adobe PDF, 347 KB).

To read more about the City of Chula Vista’s model program, please visit CalRecycle’s InfoCycling Summer 2003 Edition.