Title
Discussion of issues relating to recycling services and commercial waste removal services with Waste Management of Texas, Inc.
Body
Summary:
Ms. Shanna Lopez with Waste Management, Inc. will be present to discuss the City’s solid waste removal contract with Waste Management, including recycling drop off services offered at the Solid Waste Transfer Station. She will focus particular attention on global changes related to new standards of contamination allowed in recyclables, and how Deer Park residents can minimize these contamination levels. Sanitation Supervisor Ben Alexander also will participate in this discussion. Finally, Council will have an opportunity to discuss any aspects of the proposed three (3) year solid waste removal services contract extension with Waste Management, if needed. Council previously discussed this matter during the Council Meeting on October 2, 2018, and indicated a desire to exercise the option to extend this contract. A vote on the contract extension is scheduled to take place during Tuesday evening’s Council Meeting.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
Commercial rates will increase 12% in Year 1, 5% in Year 2, and 5% in Year 3.
Recommended action
Discussion only.