From:
To: City Council
Subject: Solid Waste Collection Agreement
Date: Monday, January 6, 2025 12:16:34 PM
I am very disappointed that the City Council may approve a long term Solid Waste Collection Agreement with Sonoma County Resource Recovery for garbage, recycling, and organic waste collection services.
I am a resident of Burbank Heights and Orchards. Recology has been very supportive of the needs of our low-income senior community.
Burbank Heights and Orchards has received good service from Recology. Damaged containers are replaced promptly. It is very uncommon for pick-ups to be delayed. The drivers are courteous and friendly. They are mindful of the safety concerns of driving through our senior community.
During the time Recology has been the waste hauler for Sebastopol, the ratio of pounds of total trash to the pounds taken to compost or recycling has dramatically improved. Through the efforts of Recology and the citizens of Sebastopol, a remarkable amount of energy has been saved and emissions prevented.
Here in Sonoma County, Recology recently opened one of the most high-tech mass recycling facilities (MRFs) in the nation. Because of this facility. all of the recyclables collected here in Sebastopol are processed here in Sonoma County. The new MRF greatly reduces the volume of waste materials sent to the landfill.
Yours truly,
Judy Morgan