Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Public Works - Sanitation
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All
Residential Curbside Single-Stream Recycling Program. The Division Currently Purchases Two (2) Items for Recycling - 18 Gallon Bin @ $13.60 and Blue Recycling Bags @$18.57 Per Box. The Proposed Program Will Only Purchase a 35-Gallon Blue Recycling Roll Cart @ $32.24 Per Cart. A Difference of $0.07.
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Information Contact: Tracy Hutchinson, Division Director
Phone Number: 404.294.2177
PURPOSE:
Remove 18-gallon recycling bins and 40-gallon recycling bags from the single-stream recycling program. Introduce 35-gallon recycling roll cart option.
NEED/IMPACT:
The 35-gallon recycling roll cart would be easier for recycling subscribers to maneuver, and provide a more efficient way in collecting the recycling materials for the department operationally.
A complimentary 35-gallon recycling roll cart would be offered to new and existing subscribers, with existing subscribers returning their 18-gallon bin, to be repurposed for use in the ongoing school recycling program. The introduction of the 35-gallon recycling roll cart should be well received by county residents, as many subscribers are currently inquiring about smaller and larger recycling container options. For a one-time prepaid fee of $15.00 subscribers can upgrade to the 65-gallon recycling roll cart.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The concern over rising production and purchase costs for bins and bags would be eliminated. Currently, the department incurs a cost of $18.57 per box of 100 bags and $13.60 per 18-gallon recycling bin, versus an approximate cost of $32.24 per 35-gallon recycling roll cart.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.