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Environmental Management Department recommending adoption of Resolution 279-2008 promoting existing recycling services and implementing a seasonal green waste collection event within the Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Franchise Area. (Refer File 08-1293, Spec. Mtg 8-18-08)
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: There is no change in Net County Cost.
Background: At the Board of Supervisors Workshop on August 18, 2008, the Board of Supervisors gave direction to the Environmental Management Department to research and return to the Board on October 7, 2008 with a status report and recommendation regarding the feasibility of increasing residential (curbside) recycling through a programmatic approach by franchise
area. Based upon the findings of the NewPoint Group Solid Waste Rate and Services Study, the Environmental Management Department submitted a letter to Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal (TTSD) requesting that they provide the Environmental Management Department with a written plan to place regional drop boxes along with other ideas for enhanced recycling programs within the TTSD franchise area. The letter also requested that the plan include a timeline of no later than January 1, 2009. (Attachment A)
Reason for Recommendation: On September 2, 2008, the Environmental Management received a written response from TTSD regarding their proposal for an enhanced recycling program. The Environmental Management Department reviewed in detail the proposal submitted by TTSD and requested that TTSD provide further information regarding the proposed program and rate structure. The remote location of many of TTSD’s residential customers, and the steep slopes within the franchise area make garbage carts an unattractive option. Bears are a ...
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