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City manager reports Republic quote for trash-can exchange; staff to return with proposal
Summary
City Manager said Republic offered an exchange program to replace damaged trash cans at $109 each; staff will return next month with a formal recommendation comparing direct purchase vs exchange.
The City Manager reported that Republic offered an exchange program for damaged residential trash cans at $109 per can, which would include pick-up and exchange service rather than bulk purchase and storage. Staff said direct purchase from an alternate supplier would be slightly cheaper per unit but would require purchasing large quantities and managing storage and warranties.
Council directed staff to prepare a formal proposal for the next meeting outlining costs and logistics. The City Manager said staff will put a comparative proposal on the agenda next month to allow the council to review the program versus purchasing cans directly and to discuss warranty and storage implications.
"They'll come out, pick up a damaged can or deliver a new can and haul off the old one...that's $109 a can," the City Manager said in explaining the Republic quote.
