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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1991 0918 CC REG ITEM 08Fy MOORPARK IrEme- F 799 Moorpark Avenue W orpark, Ca ifornia 93021 M E M O R A N D U M TO: The Honorable NO .ouncil FROM: Carolyn Greend;- Management. Analyst DATE: September 11, 1991 SUBJECT: Residential CurbsA df? RecycLing Report 1st Quarter, April ..Tune, 1991 Background (805) 529 -6864 CRPARK, CALIFC?,,' Cify Council Mee`'ng "f 1991 ACTION: 6y Curbside collection of recyclables trom single- family homes in the City was provided for in the residential franchise agreement approved by the Council in February, 1991.. Service began April 1, 1991, for 6,900 single- family homes by the City's two franchised residential haulers. Residents commingle glass, plastic and metal containers in a 34- gallon wheeled container, place newspaper and cardboard on top of other items, and take the container to the curb on their regular refuse collection day. Recyclables are sorted and processed for market at the hauler:' yards in Simi Valley. Staff worked with haulers to provide advance program promotion consisting of informative container labels, cards attached to the containers at the time of delivery, brochures mailed to each resident and media announcements. A newsletter was sent to all residents with the assessment district- mailing in May, providing recycling reminders and statisti-cs about the first month of the program. Spanish - language brochure -'; are available on request. Few problems have occurred during I:he first quarter. Containers that have been damaged or stolen have been replaced by the haulers, and there have been very few reports of- scavenging activities. Residents are pleased with the convenience of the program and are looking forward to the addition of new materials. There have been some problems with contamination (incorrect materials placed in containers, or materials improperly prepared), and a City- designed correction notice is left by hauler; at homes in such cases. Haulers provided the following inf of mar Ea.n about the first quarter: Hauler Accts Participation Tons lh --S'JSet Qit ( 4+7eekl eekly -_Aye ASe 1. GI 4,015 45'' 440.25 37.1 Mrpk. Dis. 21937 42 212.27 26.8 Total: 6,952 44 I v 652.52 32.5 (ay.) PAUI W LAWRASON JR [,I RNARD,, M PL R17 SCOTT eCr, 60Y E TALI E J:H M Mayor Ma JOHN E WOZNIA� Y Mayo, Fro Tim C',aun il,- . � The Honorable City Council September 11, 1991 Page 2 A staff - conducted survey of 80U homes in 8 different City neighborhoods in June revealed a 48% participation rate. Participation rates and set -out weights (average weight per recycling container) are comparable to those from other cities with similar programs. As residents are encouraged to put out only full containers, participation rates are not as significant as overall diversion. Both haulers report diversion of approximately 18% of the residential waste stream through the curbside program, which indicates a very successful prograiT. Program Costs Direct City expenses for 'the curbside program were approximately $2,100 during FY 1990/1991. The residential franchise agreement provided for a monthly charge of $1.35 per household to cover program costs incurred by the haulers. This is included in the monthly refuse collection rate of $15.35. Many residents have expressed surprise that recycling costs money, and staff will continue to promote information that provides comparisons between short -term costs and potential. long -term savings. Franchise agreements further indicated that. haulers would retain any revenue from recyclables through July 1, 1991, and that this issue would be re- negotiated after that date. As more and more recycling programs have been implemented, many markets have become over - supplied and have fluctuated greatly. Revenuer have not been significant, except for redemption value items. Discussion of this issue will be included as part of the rate review process later this year, when additional figures will be available to more accurately reflect current values of the rec:yc ab➢e wasi to stream. Recommended Program Changes Studies indicate that people need constant reminders to continue recycling, and want to receive regular feedback as to the progress of the programs. Staff will continue to promote the program through news releases, and through cooperative efforts with Moorpark Unified School District„ the Chamber of Commerce, HOA's and other community organizations and through displays at special events. Contests, award and incentive programs are also being designed. Surveys will identify and target extra promotion in neighborhoods of low participation. Staf=f' will work with the haulers to ensure that new residents receive program information, and that new materials are added as market demand permits. Recycling in multi - family units will begin by late 1991, and business programs will be implemented next: year, as provided for in the commercial franchise agreement. Staff Recommendations Receive and file this report.