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Committee forwards contested Recology landfill disposal agreement after months of debate

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Subcommittee · July 20, 2011
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Summary

After months of hearings and a lengthy public‑comment period that split Yuba County officials and San Francisco community and labor supporters, the Budget & Finance subcommittee amended and moved the Recology 10‑year landfill disposal and facilitation agreement to the full Board with recommendation.

The Budget & Finance subcommittee on Tuesday voted to send a 10‑year landfill disposal and facilitation agreement with Recology to the full Board of Supervisors after extended public testimony and analytic review.

Department of the Environment Director Melanie Nutter said Recology's Ostrom Road landfill in Yuba County was the lowest‑cost bidder by about 24% and that the proposal could save ratepayers up to $100 million over the term, including $2 million in reduced government disposal costs. The plan calls for rail transport to reduce truck miles and greenhouse‑gas emissions and includes an…

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