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SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: PATRICK BAUER, DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, 714-754-5029
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange.
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BACKGROUND:
The City currently operates under a non-exclusive hauling franchise system which allows for a competitive market for services to multi-family residents and businesses receiving commercial solid waste service. This non-exclusive system consists of seven (7) waste haulers that provide weekly/recurring service. Residential service, including smaller multi-family residences, is provided under a separate Costa Mesa Sanitary District exclusive franchise.
Solid waste disposal at Orange County landfills is governed by a Waste Disposal Agreement (WDA) under which various cities, including Costa Mesa, and sanitary districts agree to exclusively deposit certain waste at the County of Orange's landfills in exchange for low and stable disposal rates. The current WDA was entered in 2009 (Attachment 1) and subsequently amended to extend the term through June 30, 2025 (Attachment 2).
ANALYSIS:
The current WDA between all Orange County cities/sanitary districts and the County of Orange expires on June 30, 2025. In January 2022, OC Waste & Recycling (OCW&R) notified cities of its intent to revise the WDA to align with legislative requirements such as Senate Bill 1383, which requires local governments to divert organic waste, such as food scraps and landscaping waste, away from the landfills in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preserve landfill capacity. OCW&R presented a proposed successor agreement to the WDA, titled the Waste Infrastructure System Enhancement (WISE) agreement, at an Orange County Cit...
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