Waste Characterization Study - 2026

2026-11-03

Project Objectives The AGENCY ’ s main objectives are to obtain data on the landfill - bound ( gray container ) portions of local waste streams from the STUDY AREA . The contractor will generate data by collection zone , jurisdiction , and generator type for quantities and proportions of discarded material types in the residential , commercial , and self - haul landfill waste streams . The contractor will also identify and quantify specific types of organic materials , potentially hazardous materials , and potentially replaceable and / or recoverable materials in landfill waste streams that may or may not be deemed acceptable by local recycling and compost facility operators . The AGENCY expects the contractor will conduct sampling and measurements at the following facilities . • Clover Flat Resource Recovery Park / Landfill • Devlin Road Transfer Station Project Scope of Services The contractor will arrange for and conduct sampling and measurements of residential , commercial , and self - haul loads , including C & D streams generated within the STUDY AREA over a single season of 2026 . It will provide all necessary labor and equipment to conduct the necessary tasks to complete the study . The AGENCY has committed $ 90 , 000 to this project . It will require the contractor to provide the following . 1 . A workplan , including a preliminary draft for AGENCY review , then final workplan 2 . Sampling and waste sorting at up to two disposal facilities 3 . Compilation and analysis of results 4 . Presentation of results in a draft , then a final report Workplan . The proposer ’ s workplan should include , at a minimum , the following elements . o A detailed description of the methodology it will use for route sampling , sorting , and commercial generator classification including the following .  A description of sampling procedures for each jurisdiction , service zone , facility location , and generator type to gain representative samples over a single season of 2026 .  A description of the protocol it will use for identification of material types and subtypes .  A “ diversion potential analysis ” indicating , by generator sector , the types and quantities of materials for which opportunities exist for replacement ( by more durable products ), recovery , repair , and / or reuse . The analysis will address material types including but not limited to single use food service ware and packages , edible food , textiles , toys , appliances , commercial equipment , and products with electronic components . Separately , the contractor will identify and quantify types of HHW , medical waste , e -, or u - waste found in transfer station or landfill streams .  A project budget  Timeline for site work , completion of evaluative work , and report submission

California

2026-03-27