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Council approves $131,000 augmentation to county hazardous-waste program
Summary
City staff recommended and council approved an amendment to the countywide household hazardous waste agreement to augment FY26–27 funding by approximately $131,000; costs will be passed to residents under franchise arrangements and staff will continue outreach on local drop-off options.
The council on May 6 approved an amendment with the County of Santa Clara to continue the city's participation in the countywide household hazardous waste program and to provide supplemental funding for fiscal year 2026–27.
Chris Coney, the city's service director, told the council that the recommended augmentation "is 131,000" for the coming fiscal year and explained the program fulfills state requirements to divert household hazardous waste from landfills. He said "the county actually collects funds countywide to support this program," and the city's augmentation is supplemental to that countywide funding.
Staff said the city will offset the cost by passing it through the solid-waste franchise arrangement so the augmentation does not impact the general fund; councilmember questions focused on making drop-off options easier for seniors and residents with mobility challenges. Coney responded that the county program and local environmental services team are exploring outreach and site options and estimated the Hale Avenue project will reopen later in the year.
The motion to approve the amendment carried 4-0.
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