HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1e: Contract Extension for Curbside, Inc for Residential Collection of Hazardous WasteDATE: February 16, 2010
TO: Mayor and City Council
SUMMARY
DISCUSSION
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STAFF REPORT
Public Works Services Department
FROM: Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director
Prepared by: Maria A. Taylor, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR
CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH CURBSIDE INC. FOR RESIDENTIAL
COLLECTION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $20,000
Recommendation: Approve
On February 6, 2007 the City Council awarded a one (1) year contract to Curbside Inc.
for residential collection of household hazardous waste. Last year, staff cut $10,000
from this contract due to the economy and budget deficits. Curbside Inc. is reaching the
end of their contract and has submitted a written offer to extend the existing contract for
one (1) additional year which includes a $2 reduction in price per household pick up
from $105 to $107 per household. All other conditions of the Agreement are to remain
in effect.
Based on the excellent service provided by Curbside Inc., staff recommends that the
City Council award a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $20,000 to
Curbside Inc. for residential collection of household hazardous waste.
For the protection of Arcadia's environment and the health of its residents, it is important
to provide alternatives to the illegal disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW) and
universal waste. As more laws ban certain HHW from the landfills, it has become the
obligation of the City to provide a service that will assist residents in recycling and
diverting HHW from the waste stream.
The purpose for this program is to provide residents a convenient method to dispose of
their HHW throughout the year. This program supplements the current LA County HHW
Roundups that are held once a year in Arcadia at the Santa Anita Race Track and
surrounding cities.
Mayor and City Council
February 16, 2010
Residents are provided a toll free number where they can schedule an appointment for
pick -up directly with the contractor. Additionally, Curbside has also made it possible for
residents to schedule a pick up online. The program has been advertised in the City's
Newsletter, website, Hotsheet, and the Waste Management publication entitled "One
Person's Trash." Each resident must have a minimum of four (4) gallons of HHW and is
allowed up to three (3) pick -ups per year. In addition, residents continue to be able to
properly dispose of E -waste by calling Waste Management for a free bulky item pick -up.
During last fiscal year, Curbside collected approximately 7,630 pounds of HHW. This
program enables Arcadia to continue to comply with state mandates that ban HHW from
landfills.
Last year, due to the economy and budget shortfalls, staff worked with Curbside Inc. to
reduce the contract by $10,000. Consequently, staff will suggest other avenues for
proper disposal of HHW by directing residents to the LA County Roundups and by
encouraging the mail -it -back programs for sharps and cell phone batteries. This year,
Curbside Inc., has agreed to a $2 reduction in unit price for picking up household
hazardous waste which would allow for an additional 10 homes at a rate of $105 per
household to be able to use this service instead of $107 per household. All other terms
and condition of the contract will remain in effect.
Based on the excellent service provided by Curbside Inc. during the previous years,
staff recommends that the City Council award a one (1) year contract extension in the
amount of $20,000 to Curbside Inc. for residential collection of household hazardous
waste.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted for this program in the 2009 -10 Solid Waste Fund and the Used Oil
Block Grant.
RECOMMENDATION
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1. Award a one (1) year contract extension to Curbside Inc. for residential
collection of household hazardous waste in the amount of $20,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute contracts in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
Approved:
Donald Penman, City Manager
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