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Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) Recommendation Regarding the Brush and Bulk Item Collection Program
...Recommended Action
I move that Council approve the Final Recommendation formulated by the Environmental Sustainability Board to collect residential brush only utilizing an “Organic Yard Trimming Roll-Cart” and offer a paid scheduled collection for bulk items;
And request that Environmental Services staff return to County Council with an implementation plan for the Final Recommendation along with an ordinance change to incorporate a reduced service charge for scheduled collection of bulk items;
And as an interim measure, I further move, the implementation of Alternative A as recommended by the Environmental Sustainability Board to collect brush only on a quarterly basis and ask Environmental Services staff to return with a proposal for Council’s consideration to offer a paid scheduled collection of bulk items.
...County Manager’s Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
Board, Commission or Committee Recommendation
The ESB convened on July 21, 2016 and the following motion was made by Member Robinson and passed by a unanimous vote that the Final Recommendation for the Brush and Bulk Item Collection Program be presented to County Council.
Final Recommendation:
Collect brush only utilizing an “Organic Yard Trimming Roll-Cart” and offer a paid scheduled collection for bulk items.
This program would be similar to the automated recycle collection program. This is the most cost effective option after the initial financial investment to implement the program. It is the best option for reducing curb-side unsightliness and it will also increase diversion rates. An “Organic Yard Trimming Roll-Cart” program aligns with long-term plans for sustainability, more so than Alternative A or B.
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On July 2015, at the ESB Work Session, the County Council expressed discontent regarding the current Brus...
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