Committee recommends city pursue county grant to host paint-recycling events

The Brentwood Sustainability Committee voted to recommend that the city pursue a county public-health grant to host two latex paint-collection events per year, staff and committee members said.

Octavia, the city clerk, outlined vendor PaintBusters’ pricing and proposed structure: a $500 activation fee, $500 per event, and a $1-per-pound charge to the resident. "They do have a special that if you pay for one event, you get a second event free," Octavia said, adding that the committee could submit the event to the county for reimbursement.

Committee discussion focused on logistics: whether to cap pounds per household (similar to the shredding events’ five-box household limits), how many events to run, and whether packaging multiple recycling services under one grant would maximize county reimbursement. Staff member (S2) said routine recycling events typically cost about $400 each and that packaging several events under the grant could stretch the available funds.

A motion to recommend pursuing the grant and proceeding with two paint-recycling events was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. Committee members instructed staff to get vendor parameters on household limits and timing so the spring and late-year events can be finalized.

The committee emphasized cost controls: if the city elects to waive the resident per-pound charge for promotional reasons, staff said the sustainability budget could absorb modest costs in the short term. Staff will return with specifics on limits, dates and reimbursement expectations before the events are scheduled.

The committee’s vote was advisory (to be forwarded to the city for final approval); staff will follow up with PaintBusters and the county and present a finalized proposal to the city as needed.