DATE: March 14, 2016
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Utilities and Environmental Services
SUBJECT
Title
Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Annual Report
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Committee reviews and comments on this report.
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BACKGROUND
On January 20, 2015, Council authorized a new Franchise Agreement between the City and Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC). The Agreement became effective on March 1, 2015.
Hayward's General Plan includes the following policies and implementation programs related to solid waste and recycling.
Policy PFS-7.4 Solid Waste Diversion - The City shall comply with State goals regarding diversion from landfill, and strive to comply with the provisions approved by the Alameda County Waste Management Authority.
Policy PFS-7.12 Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling - The City shall require demolition, remodeling and major new development projects to salvage or recycle asphalt and concrete and all other non-hazardous construction and demolition materials to the maximum extent practicable.
Policy PFS-7.13 Residential Recycling - The City shall encourage increased participation in residential recycling programs, and strive to comply with the recycling provisions approved by the Alameda County Waste Management Authority Board. The City shall work with StopWaste.org to monitor participation in residential recycling programs and educate the community regarding actual composition of waste sent to landfills.
Policy PFS-7.16 Organics Collection - The City shall encourage residents and businesses to separate for collection food and food-soiled paper using organics collection services provided by the City's franchisee.
Policy PFS-7.21 Mandatory Recycling - The City shall implement mandatory recycling for commercial and multifamily uses and work with StopWaste.org to increase participation in this program.
Regarding Policy 7.4 ...
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