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Board OKs three 10‑year exclusive franchise agreements to implement SB 1383 zones; vote 4–1
Summary
Kings County authorized exclusive 10‑year franchise agreements with Mid Valley Disposal, Tuli Trash and USA Waste/Waste Management to implement state SB 1383 organics and recycling requirements; haulers have 180 days to procure equipment, rollout new carts, and begin community outreach. Vote passed 4–1 with Supervisor Joe Nevs voting no.
Kings County supervisors voted to approve three exclusive 10‑year franchise agreements on April 28 to implement SB 1383‑driven solid‑waste zones covering the county’s unincorporated service areas.
Matthew Boyette, assistant CEO, told the board the county divided unincorporated Kings County into franchise zones and negotiated agreements with the three incumbent haulers—Mid Valley Disposal, Tuli Trash Company, and USA Waste of California (Waste Management). If the board’s approvals stand, each hauler will have 180 days to procure trucks, carts and other equipment and to implement an outreach campaign explaining new collection rules to generators.
Hauler representatives described operational steps for the transition. Jeff Martin, owner of Tuli Trash, said the work will involve route adjustments and additional containers for customers moving to the state’s three‑cart model. Joseph Kalpov of Mid Valley Disposal noted the approach is already used across the Central Valley and emphasized the importance of education and new cart procurement. Joanna Chavez, Waste Management’s recycling education representative, outlined customer education and field outreach plans.
Supervisors and haulers discussed the rural logistics of exclusive zones, mobile routes in low‑density areas, and the county’s decision to exclude incorporated cities and some community service districts (CSDs) that have separate contracts. Several supervisors urged staff and haulers to prioritize clear customer notices and rapid response for missed pickups during the transition period.
In the roll call on the motion to approve the agreements, Supervisor Joe Nevs voted No; Supervisors Richard Valley, Doug Verbun, Rusty Robinson and Robert Theer voted Yes. The motion passed 4–1.
What’s next: Implementing hauler outreach and procurement timelines within the 180‑day window and coordinating county outreach to affected generators.
