Item 08: Change in Service Agreement Related to Household Hazardous Waste Program

[COSM_Admin]

Consider approval of Resolution 2021-131R, approving a Change in Service to the agreement with Clean Earth of Alabama, Inc. for the provision of services relating to the Household Hazardous Waste Program to authorize a revised estimated annual amount of $140,000.00 for the remaining three years of the contract; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate documents to implement the Change in Service; and declaring an effective date.

 

[MBaker]

Could we have a more public facing campaign and go door to door or help people that might have mobility issues clear out their chemicals?

 

[JHughson]

Please remind me of what income we receive for those using the service that do not live in the City of San Marcos.

 

[COSM_Admin]

Response to CM Baker provided by Greg Carr, Director of Neighborhood Services: We send (email or mail) a service calendar with the HHW information on it. We also do PSA’s throughout the year. We are checking with TCEQ on door to door service. There are several cities that do have a program for HHW that is similar to bulk pick up where residents call in for a pick up. Those programs are popular and if were implemented here would require additional staffing which would impact the garbage rates. We are looking at adding a Saturday collection day (which would make it more convenient for residents) at our HHW facility once other city services move to the new service center.

Response to Mayor Hughson provided by Greg Carr, Director of Neighborhood Services: Hays County pays $30,000 per year to help cover the cost of disposal. The Habitat Conservation Plan pays $30,000 per year which covers the labor through Green Guy. We don’t take anything from outside the county. HHW costs are calculated in to the overall garbage rate.