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RecycleMore presents new post‑collection agreement; Richmond residents face roughly 2–3% average increase starting Jan. 1, 2026
Summary
The West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (RecycleMore) briefed the council on a new post‑collection agreement that phases in fixed increases and CPI caps, producing a blended per‑ton rate that leads to an average residential increase of about 3% (varies by service level); the council adopted a resolution acknowledging receipt of the presentation.
Cliff Feldman, executive director of RecycleMore, presented the joint powers authority’s newly negotiated post‑collection agreement, which continues the service provider for up to 15 years with two optional five‑year extensions and adds provisions for SB 1383 compliance and enhanced reporting.
Feldman said the new contract sets a material‑specific rate (the core tonnage cost) at about $158.41 per ton for the first year and a blended…
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