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CC - Approval of an Agreement with Allan Company for Processing of Recyclable Materials for Three Years with the Option of Five Additional One-Year Extensions
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Meeting Date: July 23, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Kim Braun/Public Works
Phone Number: 310-253-6421
Fiscal Impact: Yes [x] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [x]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [x] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/18/18);
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (07/12/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement with Allan Company for processing of recyclable materials for three years with the option of five additional one-year extensions.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of Culver City operates an exclusive residential and commercial refuse collection and disposal service as a municipal enterprise. The Environmental Programs and Operations Division of the Public Works Department (EPO) operates solely on revenue generated through the provision of solid waste transfer and collection services to businesses and residents, grants, and until April 2018, the sale of recyclable material. This revenue covers the costs for refuse, recycling, organics, bulky items and construction and demolition collection, disposal and/or processing fees, recycling programs, and public outreach and education. Refuse along with the Transfer Station operations are 100% supported by enterprise fund revenues.
The City has developed and implemented a curbside recycling program servicing approximately 8430 single family households, 8996 multifamily residences, and a commercial recycling program currently serving 4500 business establishments that has been very successful. Through education and inspection efforts, the...
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