Subject: Response to 2021-2022 Orange County Grand Jury Report “where Have All the Crvs Gone?” Dear Judge Larsh: The

Due to the reduced availability of convenient CRV redemption sites and the lack of accurate online information, it is difficult for resident consumers to redeem CRV fees. Response: Disagree There are currently three CRV redemption sites within a three-mile radius of Los Alamitos City Hall, all of which have an online presence. As such, the City does not concur with the Grand Jury’s finding.

Because redemption site locations have diminished in number, waste haulers are the beneficiaries to the CRV fees paid originally by resident consumers. Response: Disagree As residents of Los Alamitos have access to and/or are in close proximity to multiple CRV redemption sites, there are no barriers to their ability to obtain CRV redemption should they choose to.

CalRecycle is attempting to improve CRV redemption and reduce CRV recyclables from landfills and are offering financial incentives to do so. Orange City of Los Alamitos County and its cities are not fully taking advantage of the grant or pilot program opportunities available through CalRecycle. Response: Partially Agree While the CRV redemption program has worked well in the past, smaller cities that contract out their waste hauling services are often unable to meet specific requirements in order to take advantage of specific funding programs. In the event cities are able to access this funding, it is for a short period of time. As such, cities are required to continuously apply for new grant funding in order to sustain programs initiated by the State.