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Carpinteria council approves $84,865 purchase of 35 standardized trash receptacles to improve collection and appearance
Summary
Council authorized the purchase of 35 Urban Renaissance litter/recycling receptacles from Forms & Surfaces for $84,865.24 to standardize public cans across parks and rights‑of‑way. Staff said standardized units improve collection efficiency, reduce long‑term maintenance, and are compatible with the city's waste hauler collection method.
The Carpinteria City Council authorized the Public Works Department to purchase 35 standardized Urban Renaissance litter and recycling receptacles from Forms & Surfaces at a total cost not to exceed $84,865.24.
Why it matters: Staff said the units replace aging and damaged cans, create uniformity across public spaces, improve collection efficiency for the city's waste hauler and reduce long‑term maintenance costs because the vendor offers replacement parts and repowder coating.
Details
- Unit specification: 36‑gallon capacity stainless‑steel units with…
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