26000 Springbrook Avenue, Unit 101, Saugus CA 91350
December 20, 2024
Darin Seegmiller
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
RE: Alternative Disposal Site Approval Request
Mr. Seegmiller,
In accordance with the Restated and Amended Agreement dated November 12, 2024, and under Exhibit 9, City-Approved Processing and Disposal Facilities, Burrtec Waste Industries, the Contractor, is currently utilizing Chiquita Canyon Landfill as the exclusive City-approved facility for garbage disposal.
However, due to ongoing challenges at Chiquita Canyon Landfill, including, but not limited to, underground leachate reactions, capacity permitting issues, and either a permanent or temporary site closure risk, extensive exploration of alternative disposal options has been conducted to secure long-term tonnage capacity and stability to future rates. The optimal solution would be to transition to Waste Management's Sun Valley Recycle Park Transfer Station (SVRP), a fully permitted facility.
During this period of volatility, to ensure the City of Santa Clarita's long-term disposal capacity, we request the City's approval to enter into a three-year agreement with Waste Management, which will include a one-time significant increase to our current disposal tipping fee. A long-term tonnage commitment from Chiquita Canyon Landfill and other facilities could not be secured. A commitment to Waste Management must be finalized by January 15, 2024, to enable operations to commence on January 31, 2025.
We look forward to the City's approval of this proposal. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or if further clarification is needed.
Sincerely,
Dennis Verner
Municipal Manager