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Staff to study bringing solid waste collection in‑house; city seeks a dual‑function sweeper/vacuum truck
Summary
Public works presented a feasibility study to examine bringing residential solid waste collection in‑house and also proposed buying a dual sweeper/vacuum truck at $378,000 as supplemental capacity; staff said the study will clarify financial and operational tradeoffs and recycling would be handled using existing regional facilities.
Nancy Hernandez, public works operations manager, presented two related items to the commission: a feasibility study to evaluate bringing solid waste collection in‑house and a capital purchase request for a dual sweeper/vacuum truck.
On solid waste, Hernandez said the city’s recent bid resulted in a contract with Republic Services but that a substantial rate increase prompted staff to study whether in‑house…
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