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Recommendation to Adopt the 2025 Zero Waste Implementation Plan Update.
This project is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment). (Public Works 26141630)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In October of 2024, City Council received an update on the preparation of the draft 2025 Zero Waste Implementation Plan (2025 ZWIP), including community engagement efforts. During the study session, City Council provided feedback on the draft 2025 ZWIP focus areas as well as proposed priority programs. Consistent with City Council feedback, staff completed the final 2025 ZWIP (Exhibit 1) including the diversion and cost analysis which informs the recommended Zero Waste programs. This report also covers the results of the statistically valid resident survey which was performed as part of the community engagement for the project. Unlike prior ZWIPs, the 2025 ZWIP does not include a specific goal date for Alameda to achieve Zero Waste. It instead focuses on the need for ongoing culture change and equitable investment in needs across segments of Alameda. Staff recommends the City Council adopt the 2025 ZWIP. Any associated budget requests for the programs included in this 2025 ZWIP will be brought back to City Council as part of an upcoming budget process.
BACKGROUND
As a leader in sustainability, the City Council adopted its first ZWIP in October 2010. The 2010 ZWIP provided a set of recommendations and guidance for the City of Alameda (City) to achieve its goal of zero waste: 89% diversion of material from the landfill by 2020. Zero waste is a philosophy and design framework that promotes not only reuse, recycling, and conservation programs, but also, and more importantly, emphasizes sustainability by considering the enti...
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