DATE: March 11, 2024
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
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Solid Waste and Recycling Franchise Agreement: Update on Implementation - Review and Comment
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) receives an update on the implementation of the new Solid Waste and Recycling Franchise Agreement between the City and Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) and provides comments to staff.
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SUMMARY
The City’s new franchise agreement with WMAC to provide solid waste, recycling, and organic materials collection, and processing services commenced on March 1, 2023. The ten-year franchise agreement was approved by Council on June 28, 2022, effective March 1, 2023. March 1, 2024, marked the completion of the first year of the franchise agreement, and was also when year-two rates became effective. Rates increased by 3.73% on March 1, 2024. This report provides an update on some key elements of the new contract, including SB1383 compliance, new public litter cans, a system of surcharges for contamination and overages, and a new fleet of trucks for residential recycling provider Tri-CED.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report