TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Steven Lederer - Manager, UVWMA
REPORT BY: Kat Chambers - Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Annual Report Presented by Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB)
RECOMMENDATION
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ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTED BY CONSERVATION CORPS NORTH BAY (CCNB)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: A representative from CCNB, Kyle LaRue, Director of Zero Waste and Compliance, will be present to provide an annual report of their organization’s activities and answer any questions.
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BACKGROUND
Since 2022, CCNB has assisted the Upper Valley Waste Management Agency with litter abatement and clean up services throughout the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) areas. Napa County also contracts with them separately to serve the South County with the same services. In addition to the removal of hundreds of pounds of general litter every month, the crews also identify and report large, discarded items, such as mattresses, tires, and bulky waste, which allows the Agency to respond more quickly and efficiently to illegal dumping sites.
The CCNB roadside litter removal program has become an essential service in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and environmental integrity of our roadways. Without this type of service, litter would accumulate quickly, degrading natural landscapes, and diminishing the quality of our soil and ecosystems. It clogs storm drains, pollutes waterways, creates fire hazards, and poses safety risks to drivers and cyclists.
CCNB has unique relevant experience to provide this broad scope of litter abatement services and the Agency aligns with CCNB’s mission of training young adults through paid work, education, employability, civic engagement, and leadership.
The Annual Report from CCNB is attached for your review, here are a few highlights:
- 224 corpsmembers hired, trained, and supported across counties
- Growing skills and opportunities, with 1,200+ industry-recognized certifications earned
- 88% of corpsmembers completing at least five trainings that help them move toward long-term employment
- Expanded zero-waste services, including new collection routes for plastic wrap and cardboard
- Meaningful environmental impact, including:
- 601,585 lbs of e-waste recycled
- 312,142 lbs of beverage container materials recycled
- 43,500 lbs of carpet collected for recycling
- 39,432 lbs of edible food recovered and redistributed
- 27,570 lbs of litter removed
- 9,521 used mattresses recycled
- 8,256 waste tires diverted from landfill
- Using EPA and CalRecycle emissions factors, CCNB estimates these efforts prevented about 1,470 metric tons of CO₂e, roughly equal to avoiding more than 3.3 million miles driven by an average passenger vehicle.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
UVWMA |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
The program has improved the appearance and environmental health of our roadways and creeks. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
The current agreement is budgeted and continues through June 30, 2027. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable