The Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling is a Waste Management Joint Powers Authority that has hired the ReCreate Waste Collaborative to conduct this study to develop effective solid waste education and outreach programs. The study will also be used to study landfill diversion rates, contamination in the recycling and organics cart, and the creation of local jobs. Additionally, the County will examine ways to keep waste collection rates low and improve worker safety management.
The letter I received from the MDMR informed me that I might be part of this study. If so, staff from ReCreate Waste Collaborative will come by my home and open containers to visually inspect the contents. They are looking for materials that might be in the wrong can or prohibited for home waste. ReCreate will take photos, document the contents, and leave a notice if prohibited materials are spotted.
This study is for County Residents. At a later date, Yucca Valley will conduct its study as part of the state-mandated Compliance measure. Stone James, City Manager of Twentynine Palms, said, “The City of Twentynine Palms, in partnership with Burrtec Waste and the Desert Mountain Joint Powers Authority, conducts annual compliance reviews exceeding the State Mandate.
These lid-flip inspections help to reduce contamination in the various waste and recycling streams. The results of this inspection shape our future outreach and education to our constituents.
If you received a letter and have questions, you would have been notified to contact the San Bernardino County Solid Waste Management Division at (909) 386-8701.
