Reso. No. _____
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF THE
PRESENTATION FROM THE WEST CONTRA COSTA INTEGRATED
WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (RECYCLEMORE) ON THE NEW
SOLID WASTE POST-COLLECTION AGREEMENT (PCA) AND RATES
STARTING JANUARY 1, 2026
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond is a member of the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (“Authority”), also known as RecycleMore, a joint powers agency that oversees post-collection processing and disposal of solid waste for member agencies including San Pablo, Richmond, El Cerrito, Pinole, Hercules, and parts of unincorporated Contra Costa County;
WHEREAS, the Authority’s current Post-Collection Agreement (“PCA”) with Republic Services, Inc. for the processing and disposal of solid waste, recycling, and organics expired on June 30, 2025, and has been temporarily extended through December 31, 2025; WHEREAS, on May 2, 2023, the Richmond City Council recommended RecycleMore proceed with an RFP process for the Post-Collection Solid Waste Franchise Agreement (PCA); WHEREAS, in October 2024, the Authority issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for post-collection services, and one proposal was received from the incumbent provider, Republic Services - West County Resource Recycling (Republic Services); WHEREAS, beginning in March 2025, the Authority and Republic Services entered into negotiations for a new long-term PCA, with negotiations concluding in September 2025, resulting in a draft agreement proposed for approval by member agencies and the RecycleMore Board;
WHEREAS, the proposed new PCA would commence on January 1, 2026, and extend through June 30, 2040, with two optional five-year extensions, aligning with existing franchise agreements for collection services executed by member agencies, including the City of Richmond;
WHEREAS, the new PCA establishes a blended per-ton rate structure and incorporates material-specific processing, HHW program funding, mandated governmental fees, and the Authority’s operational budget, while simplifying cost components and eliminating outdated rebate and compliance mechanisms;
WHEREAS, the full list of rates for the proposed Post-Collection Agreement are set forth in the agreement;
WHEREAS, the new PCA also enhances services and support for compliance with SB 1383, including compost procurement, improved data sharing, and community education initiatives;
WHEREAS, the Authority, as lead agency, is in the process of completing a CEQA review of the project and determined it is likely Categorically Exempt in accordance with Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and Section 15308, Actions by a Regulatory Agency for the Protection of the Environment. Authority staff will complete additional analysis, as necessary, and file the appropriate CEQA documents, if any, pending approval of the agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond hereby acknowledges the receipt of the presentation from the West contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (RecycleMore) on the new solid waste Post- Collection Agreement (PCA) and rates starting January 1, 2026.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on Mmmm dd, yyyy, by the following vote:
AYES: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa : ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. _____, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on Mmmm dd, yyyy.
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond