Recycling and Waste Reduction CommissionSanta Clara County
Information roundtable
The committee will hold an information roundtable.
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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
The committee will hold an information roundtable.
The council will receive a briefing from the National Weather Service on the anticipated El Niño winter for 2026.
The commission will accept its comments on the Circular Action Alliance’s California Program Plan to comply with SB 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act.
Staff will present a 20‑minute update on California’s SB 54 and its impacts on local jurisdictions.
No public comments are accepted for this meeting.
The subcommittee will exchange information on how jurisdictions fund outreach without CalRecycle grants and share any new funding sources.
The subcommittee will hold a brief information roundtable.
The subcommittee will accept survey results for questions six through thirteen on waste‑reduction practices.
The subcommittee will review the draft Household Hazardous Waste Outreach Toolkit created by member jurisdictions.
The Board will direct the Clerk of the Board to open bids for the Phase 2 repair project on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with a virtual teleconference link posted at least 72 hours in advance.
What's happening
Why it matters
The project will replace, rehabilitate, and upgrade sanitary sewer infrastructure in east San Jose, improving wastewater service and preventing system failures.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join the virtual teleconference (link posted before the bid opening).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board at (408) 299‑5001 before the meeting, following the public comment instructions.
Decision update
The item “Bid opening for County Sanitation District 2-3 Phase 2 repair” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The board will adopt a resolution giving the County Executive authority to apply for and manage up to $27.5 million in Transformative Climate Communities grant funds.
The Board will vote to adopt a resolution that affirms support for actions to improve air quality in Santa Clara County.
What's happening
Why it matters
Improving air quality protects public health, especially for vulnerable groups like youth, and helps maintain strong state emissions standards.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join the video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89640660442
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments during the public comment period as outlined in the meeting’s Public Comment Instructions.
Decision update
The item “Adopt Resolution supporting air quality improvements” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board will adopt a resolution that includes findings and an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Fortini Property.
What's happening
Why it matters
The plan creates new trails connecting parks, expands recreation options, and protects local environmental resources.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street or via video conference link
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Follow public comment instructions on the meeting agenda page
Decision update
The item “Adopt Fortini Property Site Plan and Trail Project” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The committee will discuss efforts to improve the AIDS Grove.
Members will explore procurement approaches to meet SB 1383 organic waste product targets starting in 2027.
Jurisdictions will discuss how they share SB 1383 implementation records with CalRecycle’s compliance branch.
Committee will discuss processes for conducting waste audits.
Committee will share information on jurisdiction implementation of back‑hauling requirements for businesses.
Agencies will discuss how movie theatres are complying with SB 1383 requirements.
The committee received the Office of Sustainability and Resilience’s 2025 Annual Sustainability Report.
The committee will receive a quarterly report from the County Executive about the Santa Clara Fairgrounds.
The commission received updates on the Household Hazardous Waste disposal reporting system, composting education, food recovery program, reusables in schools demonstration, Youth Commission partnership, reuse/recycling hotline and website, and related legislation.
Chairs reported on Household Hazardous Waste, Public Education, Zero Waste, Operations, and SB 1383 subcommittees.
The committee will receive the final report from Joint Venture Silicon Valley on the 2025-2026 Food Recovery Program’s enhancement projects.