[ Council Communication ]  [Attachment]

Council Communication

Title:	Ashland Sanitary & Recycling Services Solid Waste Recovery and Green Waste Program
Dept:	Administration
Date:	February 4, 2003
Submitted By: ...........................	Brian Almquist, Interim City Administrator

Synopsis:	Ashland Sanitary & Recycling Services entered into a franchise agreement with the City of Ashland in 1980, which expires in 2018. As a result of the franchise agreement, Ashland Sanitary is granted the exclusive right to collect all solid waste, refuse and medical waste in the city.
Recommendation:	This item is for informational purposes only.
Fiscal Impact:	None.
Background:	Ashland Sanitary has been active in pursuing alternative programs and increasing the amount of recycling options available in the city. The "Green Waste" program, which was initiated in April of 2002 has been highly successful and currently has over 500 customers in Ashland and Talent. A letter dated January 15, 2003 from Ashland Sanitary is attached outlining their future plans for recycling alternatives and improvements.

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Sanitary_Recycling_Attachment.pdf (100.8KB)

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