Report Prepared by: Monique Gama, Recycling Coordinator, Public Works
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SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution to Adhere to the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority (MCRWMA) Flow Control Policy Regarding Organic Waste Disposal
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution authorizing agreement to the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority's Flow Control Policy regarding organic waste disposal to aid in the Senate Bill (SB) 1383 compliance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-13, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, to Adhere to the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority (MCRWMA) Flow Control Policy.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Public Resources Code Section 42652.5(d) and Title 14 California Code of Regulations.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2022-23 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) was formed to operate as a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) by the seven city and county agencies that make up Merced County to oversee regional issues such as transportation, solid waste and air quality. As such, MCAG governs the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority (MCRWMA) which is our county landfill. The Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department is the municipal hauler of solid waste for the City of Merced.
The State of California has solid waste diversion regulations that each jurisdiction has to meet regarding recycling and organic material disposal. Most requirements focus on diverting waste out of the general waste stream and reduction of how much material is landfilled in a large effort to reduce Green House Gas emissions. In 2003, the City added r...
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