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City Council
June 28, 2022
SOLID WASTE DIVISION UPDATE
Public Works Department
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2 On February 1, 2022, the City Council
requested that staff provide a
comprehensive update regarding
hiring, vacancies, and equipment in
the Public Works Solid Waste Division
Background
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3 1. Solid Waste Association of North
America has documented an
industry-wide hiring and retention challenge
2. Nationwide shortage in truck drivers has also impacted the supply chain (equipment, repairs, bin delivery)
3. Vehicles will continue to be in short supply, rental units are also difficulty to secure
4. Residential waste volumes have increased 15%
Industry-Wide Impacts
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4 1. Many residents have experienced 2-3 day delays in
pickup services
2. Crews have been working significant overtime to meet demands
3. The City’s fleet is aging, with 14 trucks in need off immediate replacement
4. Loss of institutional knowledge resulting from turnover (mechanics)
Riverside-Specific Impacts
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5 1. Anticipated additional $1M+ in annual costs to process commingled green waste (Senate Bill 1383)
2. Costs to purchase processed organics waste (SB 1383)
3. Ongoing costs exceeding $1M annually to process
recycled goods (City previously received a credit)
4. Deferred vehicle replacement & high recurring
maintenance costs
5. Increased tipping fees & operational costs
Solid Waste Fund Impacts
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6 1. Staff working overtime, other
division assistance
2. Emergency provision in Burrtec’s
contract: extra assistance
3. Continuous recruitment,
Saturday interviews, promotion
of jobs
4. Several vehicles purchased
5. “Trainee” positions
6. Route navigation software
Addressing Challenges
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7 Strategic Priority No. 5 – High Performing Government Goal No. 5.3 - Attract, develop, engage and retain a diverse and highly skilled workforce across the entire City organization.
Cross-Cutting Threads
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Community Trust Equity Innovation
Fiscal
Responsibility
Sustainability and
Resiliency
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8 That the City Council receive an update on the Public Works Solid Waste Division
RECOMMENDATIONS
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