Title
Approve a Resolution to add participating jurisdictions for the Used Oil Payment Program from CalRecycle with Monterey County as the lead agency.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors Adopt a Resolution to:
Approve a Resolution to add participating jurisdictions for the Used Oil Payment Program from CalRecycle with Monterey County as the lead agency.
SUMMARY:
The Health Department's Environmental Health Bureau coordinates a countywide Used Oil and Filter Collection and Recycling Program. The State of California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) provides annual funding to local jurisdictions to implement their Used Oil and Filter Collection and Recycling Programs. CalRecycle requires specific language from the applicant's governing body to authorize the application for, and implementation of, the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1994 Monterey County, through the Health Department 's Environmental Health Bureau, has administered a countywide Used Oil and Filter Collection and Recycling Program. This program promotes the proper disposal and recycling of used motor oil and oil filters for residents, commercial and recreational boaters, and small farmers in Monterey County. The County provides community education and makes various outlets for the proper disposal and recycling of used motor oil and oil filters available through curbside collection, residential drop-off centers, and marine and agricultural oil collection centers.
CalRecycle, formerly known as the California Integrated Waste Management Board, is authorized to make payments to qualifying local jurisdictions for implementation of their used oil programs. These funds are used to cover costs related to personnel time, acquisition of equipment, supplies, and training to enhance Used Motor Oil and Filter Recycling Program activities.
Pursuant to California Public Resources Code sections 48000 et seq., 14581, and 42023.1(g), CalRecycle has es...
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