From:
To: City Council
Subject: Keep Recology
Date: Monday, January 6, 2025 9:14:48 PM
Dear Mayor Zollman, Vice Mayor McLewis, and Councilmembers Carter, Hinton, and Maurer,
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the city's consideration of switching garbage collection services from Recology to Sonoma County Resource Recovery (SCRR).
The staff report's analysis appears to underestimate the true cost of SCRR's services by omitting the costs for compost and recycling collection. These services are essential for meeting state regulations and reducing our environmental impact.
Furthermore, SCRR's lack of a local recycling facility may result in increased transportation distances and associated emissions.
I urge the City Council to carefully evaluate all factors, including the true cost of SCRR's services and the potential environmental impacts, before making a decision.
Sincerely,
Linnea Lofchie
Sebastopol Resident