ReGen Monterey

Thank you to Monterey County Weekly's Katie Rodriguez for visiting our facility and writing about recycling and our Materials Recovery Facility in a recent MCW newsletter piece. Katie talked with our Director of Operations, Zo? Shoats: "About two weeks ago I received an excellent refresher on recycling?when I visited ReGen Monterey, our regional waste management district. It has a pretty magnificent facility, managing waste that goes into the landfill, diverted for composting, it has a?pilot biochar program, and yes, a pretty unbelievable recycling facility." "Monterey County is lucky;?lots of other municipalities don’t have facilities like this or the capacity to take the waste they’re receiving. During our tour, I asked if there are any blueprints or examples of waste facilities that ReGen looked to as an example of what it looks like to do things right. They said no;?instead, they feel like they are the blueprint to which other municipalities look toward as an example." ReGen Monterey is proud to be an industry leader in recycling, composting, innovation and environmental protection. We thank our forward-thinking Board of Directors and staff for their guidance and management of this complex system of landfilling, recycling, composting and renewable power generation, along with residents who educate themselves about "what goes where" in their curbside collection program. Read the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dyBzJF-Z

ReGen Monterey's Senior Communications Coordinator, Eric Palmer, will host a session on social media strategies for government agencies next Thursday, November 12. Eric is on the Board of Directors for the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) with over 17 years of experience in public communications. This session is valuable for government agencies and communications officials, especially special districts and waste management agencies, that want to increase engagement and transparency with residents. ReGen Monterey has been an industry leader in public education and outreach for decades. Learn about how we curate an educational, inspirational and entertaining social media program for our community. Session information and registration: https://lnkd.in/gc4Dfdyq

We get our #MondayMotivation from knowing we have dedicated workers like Javier Ayala, who just celebrated 25 years of service to ReGen Monterey and our community! Javier started as a laborer and now serves as a Sorter II in the Materials Recovery Facility, which processes over 250 tons of recyclables a day. Being a sorter is a demanding and important job. He ensures that contamination is removed so we can deliver quality, pure bales of cardboard, paper, aluminum and plastics #1, 2 and 5 to manufacturers, and so that materials that can tangle equipment are quickly removed at the beginning of the process. Javier was recognized by the ReGen Monterey Board of Directors at our last board meeting, and was joined by his son Javier, who also works at ReGen Monterey with our landfill operations team. Thank you, Javier!

ReGen Monterey is #NowHiring for a POWER SYSTEMS MANAGER! ? ReGen Monterey is a renowned hub for innovation in the waste management industry, developing one of the first landfill gas-to-electric energy plants in the nation. We are looking for a manager for the renewable power plant and landfill gas well field, ensuring efficient operation, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of best practices for system reliability and performance.?ReGen’s LFG system collects landfill gas as fuel for electricity generation, compressed natural gas, and flare.?A candidate should be able to develop, propose, and manage department budget; make recommendations for improvements to optimize ReGen Monterey’s LFG systems, perform a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned departments,?and ensure?efficient department operations and?compliance. We are looking for a candidate with experience in managing power systems, regulatory knowledge, proficiency in data analysis, engineering knowledge and aptitude for gas collection and control system (GCCS) design, construction and system operations, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and other desirable qualifications and experience. Read the full job description and apply at https://lnkd.in/gQwc8pCt.

Our #MondayMotivation comes from dedicated and hard-working employees like Chauncey Hendley, who was just honored by the ReGen Monterey Board of Directors for THIRTY YEARS of service to our organization and community. Chauncey is one of our most skilled Heavy Equipment Operators, working on a 300+ acre landfill that can collect 2,500 tons of material a day. He has helped shape this vast facility for decades. Chauncey started as a laborer, but his work ethic, performance and skills had him promoted over the years to our most senior operator. During the meeting, it was stressed how much he has the respect of his colleagues and about his dedication to safety, which has won him a ReGen Safety Champion award. Thank you very much, Chauncey for your service!

ReGen Monterey would like to thank Guy Petraborg, retiring Director of Engineering and Compliance, for his substantial contributions to our organization and the solid waste industry. Guy was presented with a resolution of appreciation for nine years of service to ReGen Monterey and the community at the September ReGen Monterey Board of Directors meeting. Our Board praised his "high standard of professionalism" and "sound guidance and pioneering thinking." His major contributions to our organization include: ? Overseeing the construction of $23 million in upgrades to the Materials Recovery Facility. ? Helping acquire grants for electric vehicle charging stations, landfill gas conditioning systems, and new composting technology called “aerated static piles.” ? Serving on the Board of Directors for the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)’s Gold Rush Chapter from 2017-2024. ? Winning the Clean Air Leadership Award for Climate Change Advocate from the Monterey Bay Air Resources District and a Certificate of Recognition from the California Legislature Assembly. ? Being instrumental in helping manage the Landfill Gas-to-Energy system and introducing features to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. Thank you for your leadership, friendship and legacy, Guy. We'll miss you.

Eric Palmer, Senior Communications Coordinator at ReGen Monterey, is speaking today at the Oregon Refuse and Recycling Association Convention (ORRA). ORRA took a tour at ReGen Monterey and was impressed with our agency's communications program, and invited Eric to join a panel with communications leaders from Oregon to share best practices and tips for communications in the waste management industry. Getting the Word Out: How can ORRA members use social media to build positive relationships in their communities and expand their brands? How do you create or identify opportunities for earned media with traditional media outlets (TV, radio, print)? What are the best strategies for crisis management when the need arises? Hear from industry leaders about best practices, evolving trends, and steps you can take to start, or build on, your own company’s work in this arena.

ReGen Monterey is #NowHiring for an ASSISTANT ENGINEER! ? Come work for one of the most respected waste management districts in the nation in beautiful Monterey County. The position performs first level professional engineering field and office work, providing technical support for the design, permitting, operation, and maintenance of building facilities and our landfill’s environmental control systems (e.g., storm water, leachate, underdrain water, groundwater and landfill gas), among other engineering and environmental compliance and protection duties. Read the full job description and apply at https://lnkd.in/gQwc8pCt

Congratulations to Mike Niccum who has retired as General Manager of the Pebble Beach Community Services District! Mike was presented with a resolution of gratitude from the ReGen Monterey Board of Directors for his service to ReGen Monterey and the community. During his thirty years, he was actively involved as one of the most trusted advisors to ReGen in our history, providing technical assistance as a registered civil engineer. He was the first Chair of ReGen's Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), which has developed a collaborative working relationship with local franchise haulers, ReGen Monterey, and staff from our nine member agencies. His valuable expertise, mentorship and advice will be greatly missed, along with his generous and friendly spirit. Thank you for your longtime service to our community, Mike! From left, Zo? Shoats, Director of Communications, ReGen Monterey; Mike Niccum; Del Rey Oaks Councilmember Kim Shirley, Chair, ReGen Monterey Board of Directors; and Felipe Melchor, General Manager, ReGen Monterey.

#NationalWasteandRecyclingWorkersWeek // Today we are recognizing staff at our Household Hazardous Waste facility. Kirk and Sarai are pictured here collecting paint from residents and ensuring that they are offered for reuse to the public or recycled properly with PaintCare. It's free and easy to turn in leftover paint in a safe and environmentally-friendly way. Drop off unused paint with our HHW team at 14201 Del Monte Blvd., a couple of miles north of Marina. Paint is illegal to dispose of in curbside garbage or recycling carts or down drains because it is made of toxic chemicals, including benzene, formaldehyde, lead, arsenic, mercury and many more. ReGen Monterey offers FREE donated paint. So before you go out and purchase new paint, come see what we have to offer! Our free paint and household product container is located at the Last Chance Mercantile, our reuse store onsite. Together let’s paint a picture of properly disposing of hazardous waste and appreciating the essential workers who get this important work done. Thank you, Kirk, Sarai and HHW team! ??