Receive presentation on new waste disposal agreement and rates starting January 2026

RecycleMore AgreementContractsEconomic Development

In Plain English

RecycleMore manages where your garbage and recycling go after collection trucks pick it up. The current contract with Republic Services expired in June and got extended through December. RecycleMore negotiated a new long-term contract starting January 1, 2026. This presentation explains the new agreement and any rate changes for residents.

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Votes

To receive the presentation and adopt said resolution

Moved by: Councilmember RobinsonSeconded by: Councilmember Brown

Passed

6 to 0

Soheila BanaAye

Jamelia BrownAye

Claudia JimenezAye

Doria RobinsonAye

Sue WilsonAye

Cesar ZepedaAye

Eduardo MartinezAbsent

Why This Vote Matters

The council voted 6-1 to receive a presentation from RecycleMore about new garbage and recycling rates that will start January 1, 2026. This was an informational presentation to help council members understand upcoming changes to waste collection services and costs that will affect all residents. Councilmember Martinez was absent, and one member voted against receiving the presentation, though their identity wasn't recorded in the vote tally. This was a routine procedural vote to formally acknowledge the presentation rather than approve any specific policy changes.

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