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Board approves ACT Enviro rate increase and updates hazardous-waste fees; backs bills clarifying school vape take-backs
Summary
The agency approved a proposed rate increase from ACT Enviro and updated fees for very small quantity generators; the board also authorized letters supporting AB2667 (to clarify school take-backs of confiscated vapes) and SB936 (to restrict large nitrous oxide sales).
The Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency on April 6 approved ACT Enviro's proposed Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) rate adjustments and a separate update to fees charged to very small quantity generators, and the board authorized letters of support for related state legislation concerning hazardous commodities.
Agency staff said ACT's proposal amounts to roughly a $4,500 overall increase and cited a roughly 4% rise across many line items, though some categories decreased. Staff recommended the board approve the increase rather than risk higher rates from alternative vendors; staff also noted ACT was the only bidder able to provide services in the county. The board approved the ACT rate increase by roll call.
The board next approved updated hazardous-waste disposal fees for the handful of businesses that qualify as very small quantity generators (generating up to 27 gallons per month or similarly small weights), and staff explained that other hazardous items (e.g., Freon cylinders) are handled via separate off-contract fees and were not part of this increase.
Staff also sought the board's support for state bills: AB2667, which would clarify that schools can bring confiscated nicotine vape cartridges and similar small wastes to HHW facilities rather than be treated as businesses, and SB936, which targets the retail of large nitrous oxide canisters often misused for ingestion. On AB2667 staff said clarifying treatment could allow removal of nicotine cartridges for safer, more cost-effective disposal. Director discussion covered handling safety (California restrictions can classify cartridge removal as treatment) and previous local take-back efforts that received few returns.
Director Hansen moved and Director Hargans seconded approval of letters of support; the board approved the letters on a roll call vote.
