Members of the City Council 32400 Paseo Adelanto*

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. City Response: Based on the information provided in the report, the City of San Juan Capistrano agrees with this finding. The City of San Juan Capistrano has made efforts to inform CalRecycle of improvements that could be made to online resources, including providing accurate information as to the location of CRV redemption sites within San Juan Capistrano.

Because redemption site locations have diminished in number, waste haulers are the beneficiaries to the CRV fees paid originally by resident consumers. City Response: Based on the information provided in the report, the City of San Juan Capistrano agrees with this finding. Many resident customers choose not to redeem materials for CRV fees and instead choose the convenience of collection by waste haulers. Hon. Erick Larsh September 26, 2022

CalRecycle is attempting to improve CRV redemption and reduce CRV recyclables from landfills and are offering financial incentives to do so. Orange County and its cities are not fully taking advantage of the grant or pilot program opportunities available through CalRecycle. City Response: The City of San Juan Capistrano disagrees partially with this finding. The City of San Juan Capistrano actively researches CalRecycle programs and grants for which the City is eligible; however, the competitive process and one-time nature of most CalRecycle funding opportunities limits cities' ability to fund long-term programs. Additionally, non-competitive funding opportunities are based on population and the City of San Juan Capistrano's per capita share is insufficient to provide long-term programs. Additional analysis by CalRecycle to improve distribution of funding to Orange County cities is encouraged.