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Republic Services updates city on SB 1383 organics collection, route audits and a 2.8% rate adjustment
Summary
Republic Services briefed council on the company's community outreach for Senate Bill 1383 organics collection enforcement, increased commercial organics tonnage since 2022, route audits to reduce contamination, and a 2.8% annual rate adjustment that took effect.
Republic Services gave a routine update to the council on the company’s service activity and plans for the city.
Helen Walter, the city’s sustainability manager, introduced Catherine Tacolby and Monica Davincenzi from Republic Services. The company reminded residents of the city’s Earth Day recycling event on April 26 (Smithfield, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.) with e-waste shredding and free compost giveaways.
Republic Services staff described implementation of California Senate Bill 1383 (short-lived climate pollutants law) that requires…
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