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City of Palo Alto
City Manager's Report
HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL BUDGET ,
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FROM: CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: APRIL 6, 2010 CMR: 19510
REPORT TYPE: CONSENT
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Council for Adoption of a Resolution Adopting a
Refuse Rate Increase and Amending the Utility Rate Schedules R-1,
R-2, and R-3
RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests that the Finance Committee recommend that the City Council adopt the attached
resolution to:
(a) Approve a $2.00 per service level refuse rate increase for residential customers for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2010-11, effective July 1,2010;
(b) Approve a 5 percent refuse rate increase for commercial customers for FY 2010-11,
effective July 1, 2010; and
(c) Approve the changes to the Refuse Rate Schedules, as attached.
BACKGROUND
The last rate increase applied across the Refuse Fund Utility Rate Schedule (R series) occurred in
June 2009 (CMR 182:09). At that time, Council approved an increase to the Refuse Fund rates
of 17 percent or $5.2 million in revenue. The rate increase was needed to fund costs related to
the new solid waste and recycling collection services contract with GreenWaste of Palo Alto and
the increased costs in preparation for the closure of the landfill.
DISCUSSION
In the past year, primarily due to the economic downturn, the Refuse Fund has seen an 18
percent overall decrease ($6.4 million) in projected revenues for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-10.
Despite the rate increase approved for this fiscal year, revenue projections for FY 2009-10 are
expected to be $1.2 million lower than FY 2008-09 .
.
FY 2008-09 Actual FY 2009-10 Budget FY 2009-10 Projected
(17 percent rate
increase)
Total Revenue $30,076,073 $35,286,631 I $28,888,129
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The decrease in revenues is the result of a combination of factors in both the residential. and
commercial markets. That includes both residential customers moving down market to smaller
containers and sharp decline in commercial customer sales, both regular garbage bin service, and
debris box service for construction and demolition projects. Additionally, revenues at the
landfill are down 50 percent from projected for this fiscal year, due to a combination of the
economy and the ban on accepting commercial material.
To address the shortfall, staff first evaluated the entire Refuse budget, and evaluated ways to
reduce expenses without impacting services provided to the residents and businesses of Palo
Alto. In reviewing the budget and service options for FY 2010-11, staff trimmed proposed
expenses by four percent from FY 2009-10, primarily through a reduction in contract services
and salary savings. Despite these reductions, staff also determined that a small rate increase was
still needed to help bridge the shortfall in revenue. Therefore, staffis proposing a monthly $2.00
per residential customer and 5 percent commercial rate increase that would net $2.5 million in
additional revenue.
For residential customers the proposed monthly rate increase would be $2.00 per service level.
The standard can service is one 32 gallon container that would now be charged $33.00 monthly
rather than $31.00. Sixty percent of the residential customers subscribe to the 32 gallon service.
Mini can customers comprise 20 percent of residential customers and 17 percent subscribe to 64
gallon service. The following table shows the increase in residential rates, by service level. .
Refuse Rate for Single Family Dwellings, Utility Rate Schedule R-l
Service Level Current Rate Proposed Rate Proposed Difference
Mini can (20 gallons) $15.00 $17.00 $2.00
(+ 12 percent)
One standard can (32 $31.00 $33.00 $2.00
gallons) (+ 6 percent)
Two standard cans $64.00 $66.00 $2.00
i (32 gallons each) (+3 percent)
Thr~e standard cans $96.00 $98.00 $2.00
(32 gallons each) (+ 2 percent)
Four standard cans $128.00 $130.00 $2.00
(32 gallons each) (+ 1 percent)
Staff surveyed surrounding jurisdictions to compare Palo Alto's proposed single family rates
with other communities' rates. Although it appears that Palo Alto's proposed rate is at the high
end of the spectrum, Palo Alto provides more service by the Refuse Fund than do other
jurisdictions, which makes it difficult to compare equally the service levels. Palo Alto's services
include weekly street sweeping, monthly household hazardous waste collection, extensive
recycling collection and waste diversion services, and landfill and compo sting operations. The
following tables identify Palo Alto's proposed rates for 2010-11 for the 20 gallon and the 32
gallon services, compared with current rates from neighboring cities.
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20 Gallon Single Family Rates from Surroundin2 Jurisdictions
Jurisdiction Current Rate (FY 2009-10) for 20 Proposed Rate
gallon service (FY 2010-11)
San Jose $25.90
Los Altos Hills $24.20
Palo Alto $15.00 $17.00
Campbell $15.00
Santa Clara $12.65
32 Gallon Single Family Rates from Surrounding Jurisdictions
Jurisdiction Current Rate (FY 2009-10) for 32 Proposed Rate (FY
gallon service 2010-11)
Los Altos Hills . $33.77
Palo Alto $31.00 $33.00
San Jose $27.50
Sunnyvale $26.70 $28.04
Campbell $19.58
Santa Clara $18.00
The decision to propose a rate increase for the Refuse Fund is based on the following three goals.
Recoup a portion of the 18 percent decrease in revenue. As stated above, because of the slow
economy, the Refuse Fund never realized the increase in projected revenue for FY 2009-10.
Comparing the FY 2009-10 approved budget with the proposed FY 2010-11 budget, staff has
made $1.25 million in cuts to expenses, but a small rate increase is still required to fund the
current level of programs and services. The Refuse Fund not only finances extensive solid waste
and recycling services for the City, but also a monthly household hazardous waste program,
landfill and compo sting operations, and weekly street sweeping.
Minimize the impact on customers in future years. Without a rate increase for FY 2010-11, the
Refuse Fund would draw down the Rate Stabilization Reserve to below the established minimum
guidelines to cover the shortfall in revenues. For this year, the Refuse Fund could absorb this
impact, however, larger, double digit, rate increases to stabilize the Refuse Fund would be
projected for FY 2011-12. A rate increase this year, in addition to cuts in expenses, will help to
minimize the impact to the Rate Stabilization Fund and reduce the amount of rate increases to
customers in future years.
Prepare for a cost of service study. The proposed FY 2010-11 residential rate increase of $2.00
per service level is designed to begin allocating the base cost of services provided to customers,
by service level. For example, the City's extensive solid waste and recycling services and
landfill and compo sting operations account for approximately 74 percent of total expenses for
the Refuse Fund. The remainder of costs covered by the Refuse Fund are associated with
monthly household hazardous waste collection, weekly street sweeping, and landfill rent. Some
of these costs are static for every customer, and some are variable. Staff is in the initial stages of
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evaluating the overall structure~-(jfourtares;lhcltidifil.rhow-therntespr6riiofetheCity:s -waste
reduction and zero waste goals, and how the costs of all services are equitably apportioned by
service level.
Over the next year, staff will be conducting a detailed analysis of the rate structure and how the
costs for all of the services paid for by the Refuse Fund are allocated to customers. Staff
anticipates bringing forward a complete analysis of the allocation, and a potentially new rate
structure, as part of the FY 2011-12 budget process.
As an alternative to the proposed FY 2010-11 rate increase, the City could go forward with no
rate increase for the Refuse Fund this year. The impact of this decision would be to draw down
the Rate Stabilization Reserve below the established minimum balance to help cover operating
expenses for this year. The rate stabilization reserve would be used to address the difference in
revenue versus expenses in FY 2010-11, however a double digit rate increase in the 12-18
percent range for FY 2011-12 would be required to cover costs and begin to restore ,funds to the
Rate Stabilization Reserve.
RESOURCE IMPACT
The $2.00 per residential customer and 5 percent increase for commercial customers for FY
2010-11 will increase annual revenues by $2.5 million.'
Accounting standards require that the City expense the full cost of 30 years of landfill post
closure maintenance in the City's financial records. No post-closure funds will be needed until
2013. There is approximately $399,000 in unrestricted net assets in the Refuse Fund as of
December 31. However, if the rate increase is not approved in FY 2010-11, the 'Rate
Stabilization Reserve (RSR) will continue to show a negative balance for FY 20lO-11 and
several years to come based on the lO-year forecast prepared each year.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
Proposition 218
The recommended refuse rate increase may be subject to the notice and protest hearing
procedures of Proposition 218, so the City is conducting the proposed refuse rate increase
procedures in accordance with those requirements. Pursuant to Proposition 218, the City must
provide written notice of any new or increased refuse utility fee to those subject to the proposed
fee. A public hearing on the new or increased fee must be held not less than 45 days after
mailing the written notice. If written protests against the proposed fee are presented by a
majority of those subject to the fee, the City may not impose the fee.
Public Works staff is currently working on the "Notice of Utility Rate Change" that will be
mailed to impacted customers and property owners in April.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
An increase in rates to meet financial reserve needs and operating expenses is not subject to
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Public Resources Code
section 21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations section 15273(a)(I) and
(3).
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Draft Resolution
Attachment B: Utility rate Schedules
PREPARED BY:
APPROVED BY:
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
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Director of Public Works
City Manager
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Attachment A
Not Yet Approved
Resolution No. ---
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting a
Refuse Rate Increase and Amending the Utility Rate
Schedules R-l, R-2 and R-3
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the
City Council may by resolution adopt rules and regulations governing utility services and the
fees and charges therefore; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the need for an adjustment in refuse
collection rates and recycling collection services to maintain the Refuse Fund Stabilization
Reserve Fund at required levels; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XrnD Sec. 6 of the California Constitution, on
_____ , the Council of the City of Palo Alto held a public hearing to consider all protests
against the proposed refuse rate increases; and
WHEREAS, the total number of written protests presented by the close of the public·
hearing was less than fifty percent (50%) of the total number of customers and property owners
subject to the proposed refuse rate increases; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does RESOLVE as
follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule R-1 (Domestic Refuse Collection) is hereby amended to read in
accordance with Sheets R-I-1 and R-1-2, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The
foregoing Utility Rate Schedules, as amended, shall become effective on July 1,2010
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule R-2 (Commercial Refuse Collection) is hereby amended to read in
accordance with Sheets R-2-1 and R-2-2, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The foregoing
Utility Rate Schedules, as amended, shall become effective on July 1, 2010
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code,
Utility Rate Schedule R~3 (Commercial Refuse Collection) is hereby amended to read in
accordance with Sheets R-3-1, R-3-2, R-3-3, R-3-4 and R-3-5 attached hereto and incorporated
herein. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedules, as amended, shall become effective on July 1,
2010.
SECTION 4. The Council finds that the revenue derived from the authorized
adjustments of the refuse collection rates shall be used only for the purposes set forth in Article
VII, Section 2, of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto.
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100329 syn 6051135
· Not Yet Approved
SECTION 5. The Council finds that the rate increase authorized by adoption of
this resolution is for the purpose of meeting financial reserve needs and operating expenses in the
refuse fund and, therefore, is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
pursuant to California Public Resources Code section 21 080(b )(8) and Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulation section 15273(a)(l) and (a)(3).
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Deputy City Attorney
100329 syn 6051135
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Mayor
APPROVED:
City Manager
Director of Public Works
Director of Administrative
Services
ATTACHMENT B
DOMESTIC REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-l
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to each occupied domestic dwelling as required by City ordinance, including
separate single-family domestic dwelling and multi-unit dwellings. An occupied dwelling unit is
defined as any home, apartment unit, cottage, flat, duplex unit, having kitchen, bath, and sleeping
facilities, and to which gas or electric service is being rendered.
B. TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the City.
C. RATES:
The refuse rates fund collection, processing, recycling, composting, and disposal of materials,
household hazardous waste programs, waste diversion services, and street sweeping programs.
CurbSide Monthly Collection Cost *
Collection Frequency Per Week
Number of
Cans/Carts One Two
Mini-canl20-gallon cart ** 17.00
1 32-gal. can or 32-gal. cart*** 33.00
2 32-gal. cans or 1 64-gal. cart 66.00 145.00
3 32-gal. cans or 1 96-gal cart 98.00 209.00
4 32-gal. cans or 2 64-gal. carts 130.00 273.00
5 32-gal. cans or 1 64 + 1 96-gal.cart 162.00 337.00
6 32-gal. cans or 2 96-gal. carts 194.00 401.00
*
**
***
Back/side yard collection available for an additional charge.
Mini-can service cannot be combined with any other can service.
Standard can service is one 32-gallon can or a 32-gallon cart.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.R-1-1 dated 7-01-09
Three·
224.00
320.00
416.00
512.00
608.00
Effective 7-01-2010
Sheet No. R-l-l
DOMESTIC REFUSE COLLECTION .
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-l
D. SPECIAL ITEM CHARGES:
1. Stove/washer/dryer/water heater pick up * ................ ...... ..................... ............. .............. 25.00
2 .. Freezer/refrigerator/air conditioner/garbage compactor pick up * ................................... 35.00
3. Upholstered furniture pick up (per unit) * ....................................................................... 15.00
4. Mattress pick up * ............................................................................................................ 15.00
5. Tire pick up (per tire, limit of 4 tires) * ............................................................................ 20.00
6. Pallet pick up * ................................................................................................................. 5.00
7. Microwave Oven pick up* ............................................................................................... 5.00
* "Surcharge special" fee applied when not collected under the Annual On-Call Community Clean
up Program guidelines.
E. SPECIAL LABOR CHARGES:
1. Return trip (next day service) ....................................................................... 24.00
2. Return trip (same day service) ........ ............. ...... .... .......... ... .... .... ......... ....... 36.00
3. Urgent special (for service, outside standard weekly collection; charged per cubic yard) 55.00
4. Miscellaneous 2 person service rate (waiting time)................................................... 3.20/min.
5. Surcharge special (one time pick up oflarge or non-standard items) ... ... ... .......... 77.00
6. Repair rate ................. ........................ ............ .................... ........... ............ 2.20/min + material
7. Extra can ......................................................................................................... 12.00
8. Back/side yard collection of garbage, recyclables & yard trimmings (monthly charge
per residence) ...... ...... ............... ......... ......... ......... ....... ................................. 3.35
9. Hard to service area (monthly charge per premise)........... ....... ................... ........ 14.42
A 'Hard to Service' area is one that has limited access, such as on hilly terrain, private streets
with restricted access, or alleys. These areas require special equipment to service.
F. SPECIAL CART CHARGES:
1. 20 gallon cart rental.......................................................................... ...... 3.00
2. 32 gallon cart rental............................. .... .............. ..... ........... ... ... ........... 3.00
3. 64 gallon cart rental... ....................................................................... ...... 3.00
4. 96 gallon cart rental.......................................................................... ...... 3.00
5. 32-gallon cart purchase with 20-gallon insert.... ..... ..................... ............ ... ... 60.00
6. 32 gallon cart purchase..................................................................... ........ 51.00
7. 64 gallon cart purchase................. ......... .... ............ ............... .... ..... .... ...... 57.00
8. 96 gallon cart purchase....................................................................... ...... 62.00
9 .. Cart wash ............................................................................................ 25.00
10. Cart clean out (by hand)................................. ...... ..... .... ........ .................... 15.00
11. Recycling cart contamination (entire cart dumped) ............................................. 30.00
12. Cart exchange (one exchange allowed per cart each calendar year at no cost) ............. 20.00
13. Monthly key service (customer provided lock) ......... ........ ........ ....................... 15.00
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet NoR-1-2 dated 7-01-09
Effective 7-01-2010
Sheet No. R-1-2
DOMESTIC REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-l
14. Lock (Collector provided) ......... ......... ...... ............... ...... ......... ......... .......... 25.00
15. Cart lock installation......................................................................... ....... 40.00
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet NoR-1-3 dated 7-01-09
{End}
Effective 7-01-2010
Sheet No. R-1-3
COMMERCIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-2
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule applies to all occupied establishments other than domestic dwellings as required
by City ordinance. An occupied establishment is defined as one to which gas or electric service
is being rendered.
B. TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the City.
C. RATES:
The refuse rates fund collection, processing, recycling, and disposal of materials, household
hazardous waste programs, waste diversion services, and street sweeping programs.
(1) Monthly Refuse Collection Cost
Collection Frequency per Week
Number of Cans/Carts One Two Three
1 32-gal. can or 32-gal. cart $33.00
2 32-gal. cans or 164-gal. cart* 66.00 $145.00 $224.00
3 32-gal. cans or 1 96-gal. cart 98.00 209.00 320.00
4 32-gal. cans or 2 64-gal. carts 130.00 273.00 416.00
5 32-gal. cans or 1 64 + 1 96-gal. cart 162.00 337.00 512.00
6 32-gal. cans or 2 96-gaL carts 194.00 401.00 608.00
* Standard service is two 32-gallon cans or one 64-gallon cart.
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No.R-2-1 dated 7-01-09
Four
$303.00
431.00
559.00
687.00
815.00
Five Six
$382.00 $461.00
542.00 653.00
702.00 845.00
862.00 1,037.00
1,022.00 1,229.00
Effective 7-01-2010
Sheet No. R-2-1
COMMERCIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-2
(2) Compostable Rates for Cart service
Collection Frequency per Week
Number of Carts One Two Three Four Five Six
32-gallon cart 26.40
64-gallon cart 52.80 116.00 179.20 242.40 305.60 368.80
96-gallon cart 78.40 167.20 256.00 344.80 433.60 522.40
2 64-gallon carts 104.00 218.40 332.80 447.20 561.60 .676.00
1 64 + I 96-gallon cart 129.60 269.60 409.60 549.60 689.60 829.60
2 96-gallon carts 155.20 320.80 486.40 652.00 817.60 983.20
Compostable materials include yard trimmings, food waste, compostable paper, compostable
plastics and untreated wood.
D. SPECIAL ITEM CHARGES:
1. Stove/washer/dryerlheater pick up * ................................................................................ 25.00
2. Freezer/refrigerator/air conditioner/ garbage compactor pick up * ................................. 35.00
3. Upholstered furniture pick up * ....................................................................................... 15.00
4. Mattress pick up * ............................................................................................................ 15.00
5. Tire pick up (per tire, limit of 4 tires) * ........................................................................... 20.00
6. Pallet pick up * ................................................................................................................. 5.00
7. Microwave Oven * ............ ................ ... ..... ....... .... ....... ....... ... ............ ...... 5.00
* "Surcharge special" fee applied when not collected under the Annual On-Call Community
Clean-up Program guidelines. Garbage compactor refers to under the counter type typically
found in kitchen areas.
E. SPECIAL LABOR CHARGES:
1. Return trip (same day service).............. .... .................................................................. 36.00
2. Return trip (next day service) ................ .................................................................... 24.00
3. Urgent special (for service outside standard weekly collection; charged per cubic yard) 55.00
4. Monthly miscellaneous 1 person service (recurring manual pull out of containers to be
serviced; waiting time)............................................................................................... 2.20/min
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet NoR-2-2 dated 7-01-09
Effective 7-01-2010
Sheet No. R-2-2
COMMERCIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R~2
5. Miscellaneous 1 person service rate (one time manual pull out of containers to be
serviced)............................................... ....................................................... 2.20/min
6. Surcharge special (one time pick up of large or non-standard items, or bins needing pull out
service with separate vehicle) .............................. :................................................... 77.00
7. Repair rate .................................................................. ; ................ 2.20/min + material
8. Extra can ........................................................................................ ..... 12.00
9. Hard to service area (monthly charge per premise)...... ............................... ........ 14.42
A 'Hard to Service' area is one that has limited access, such as on hilly terrain, private streets
with restricted access, or alleys. These areas require special equipment to service.
F. SPECIAL CART CHARGES:
1. 32 gallon cart rental.............. ...................... ................... .................... 3.00
2. 64 gallon cart rental............................................................................ ... 3.00
3. 96 gallon cart rental........................................................................... ..... 3.00
4. 32 gallon cart purchase............... ....................................................... ....... 51.00
5. 64 gallon cart purchase ............. ................ ................ ... ... .......... ..... ... ....... 57.00
6. 96 gallon cart purchase.. . .. . ... .. . . . . . . . ... . .. ... . . . ... ...... . . . .. . . . ... . . . ... . . .. . .... . ... ....... 62.00
7. Cart wash..................................................................................... ....... 25.00
8. Cart clean out (by hand)........ ........... ..... ................. .... .... ...... .... ... ...... ....... 15.00
9. Recycling cart contamination (entire cartdumped)................. .... ................. ...... 30.00
10. Cart exchange (one exchange allowed per cart each calendar year at no cost) ...... ....... 20.00
11. Monthly key service (customer provided lock) .............. ... .......... ....... ............. 15.00
12. Lock (Contractor provided)... ... ............ ........ ........... .......... .... ... ... ..... ......... 25.00
13. Cart lock installation......................................................................... ....... 40.00
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet NoR-2-3 dated 7-01-09
{End}
Effective 7-01-2010
Sheet No. R-2-3
COMMERCIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-3
A. APPLICABILITY:
This schedule only applies to bins> compactors and debris boxes serviced by the Citi s designated
collector.
B. TERRITORY:
Within the incorporated limits of the City of Palo Alto and on land owned or leased by the City.
C. RATES:
The refuse rates fund collection> processing, recycling, and disposal of materials> household
hazardous waste programs> waste diversion services> and street sweeping programs. . .
(1) BINS
Size
(cubic lxJweek 2xJweek yards)
1 163.80 333.90
1.5 223.65 459.90
2 283.50 585.90
3 401.10 837.90
4 533.40 1>077.30
5 651.00 1 >355.55
6 783.30 1>622.25
8 1>021.65 2,124.15
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. R-3-1 dated 7-01-09
Monthly
Bin Collection Cost
(Standard Refuse)
Collection Frequency
3xJweek 4xJweek
504.00 673.05
697.20 933.45
890.40 1>193.85
1>273.65 1,710.45
1,674.75 2>245.95
2,058.00 2>762.55
2,458.05 3,295.95
3,228.75 4,334.40
5xJweek
843.15
1>169.70
lA96.25
2>148.30
2,815.05
3A67.10
4,133.85
5>439.00
Monthly
6xJweek Bin
Rental
1>012.20 39.00
lA05.95 39.00
1,799.70 50.00
2>585.10 64.00
3,385.20 64.00
4>170.60 78.00
4,970.70 78.00
6>543.60 102.00
Effective 7-1-2010
Sheet No. R-3-1
COMMERCIAL REFtrSECOLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-3
Compostables Service Rate*
Collection Frequency
Size
(cubic
yards)
1
lx1week 2x1week 3x1week 4x1week 5x1week 6x1week Monthly Bin
Rental
131.04 267.12 403.20 538.44 674.52 809.76 39.00
1.5 178.92 367.92 557.76 746.76 935.76 1,124.76 39.00
2
3
4
5
6
8
226.80 468.72 712.32 955.08 1,197.00 1,439.76 50.00
320.88 670.32 1,018.92 1,368.36 1,718.64 2,068.08 64.00
426.72 861.84 1,339.80 1,796.76 2,252.04 2,708.16 64.00
520.80 1,084.44 1,646.40 2,210.04 2,773.68 3,336.48 78.00
626.64 1,297.80 1,966.44 2,636.76 3,307.08 3,976.56 78.00
817.32 1,699.32 2,583.00 3,467.52 4,351.20 5,234.88 102.00
*Compostable materials include yard trimmings, food waste, compostable paper, compostable
plastics and untreated wood.
(2) DEBRIS BOXES
a. Garbage and Construction & Demolition (C&D) Materials*
On-Call Service
7CY 15CY 20CY 30CY 40CY
Delivery $142.80 $142.80 $142.80 $142.80 $142.80
Service 620.55 620.55 720.30 921.90 1,004.85
Total 763.35 763.35 863.10 1,064.70 1,147.65
Non-use ** $76.00 $76.00 $76.00 $76.00 $76.00
Minimum
Overfull 52.00 52.00 69.00 86.00 104.00
* Additional contaminated charge of$178.50 may apply on debris boxes used for construction and demolition materials
**Within a seven (7) day period
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. R-3-2 dated 7-01-09
Effective 7-1-2009
Sheet No. R-3-2
COMMERCIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-3
Permanent Service
Collection Frequency Monthly Box
Size lx/week 2x1week 3x1week Rental
15 CY $ 2,420.25 $ 4,840.50 $ 7,261.80 $ 140.00
20CY 2,944.20 5,888.40
30CY 3,781.05 7,561.05
. b.· Source Separated Recyclable Materials*
Delivery**
Service
Non-use ***
Minimum
Overfull
Size
15 CY
20CY
30CY
7CY
$ 126.00
410.00
$76.00
52.00
On-Call Service
15CY
$ 126.00
410.00
$76.00
52.00
20CY
$ 126.00
476.00
$76.00
69.00
Permanent Service
Collection Frequency
lxlmonth 2x1month
$ 390.00 $ 780.00 $
455.00 910.00
488.00 976.00
8,831.55
11,342.10
30CY
$ 126.00
610.00
$76.00
86.00
186.00
279.00
40CY
$ 126.00
665.00
$76.00
104.00
Monthly Box
3x1month Rental
1,170.00 $ 140.00
1,365.00 186.00
1,465.00 279.00
* Source separated recyclable materials means recyclable materials, which are separated from solid waste by
the generator at the location where it was created, not mixed with or containing more than incidental solid
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. R-3-3 dated 7-01-09
Effective 7-1-2010
Sheet No. R-3-3
COMMERCIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-3
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waste, as determined by the Director. Source separated single recyclable materials are source separated
recyclable materials that can be directly marketed as a distinct single commodity, as determined by the
Director.
** A delivery fee or a monthly box rental fee may be assessed depending on customer's service needs
*** Within a seven (7) day period
(3) DETACHABLE CONTAINER RENTAL:
Cubic Yard Per Month
1 .......... ,. ....................................................................•••• loo ......................... " ............................................................................ .. 39.00
39.00
50.00
64.00
78.00
1.5
2
3-4
5-6
8-10
15
20
30
40
SPECIAL PROVISION:
The monthly charge to multi-unit apartment dwellings will be billed to the owner.
D. SPECIAL ITEM CHARGES:
102.00
140.00
186.00
279.00
279.00
1. Stove/washer/dryer/water heater pick up * ...................................................................... 25.00
2. Freezer/refrigerator/air conditioner/garbage compactor pick up * ................................... 35.00
3. Upholstered<furniturepick up * ....................................................................................... 15.00
4. Mattress pick up * ............................................................................................................ 15.00
5. Tire pick up (per tire, limit of 4 tires) * ........................................................................... 20.00
6. Pallet pick up * ................................................................................................................. 5.00
7. Microwave Oven*................................................................................. 5.00
* Surcharge special applied when not collected under the Annual On-Call Community Clean-up
Program guidelines. Garbage compactor refers to under the counter type typically found in kitchen
areas.
CITY OF PALO ALTO <UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. R-3-4 dated 7-01-09
Effective 7-1-2010
Sheet No. R-3-4
COMMERCIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-3
E. SPECIAL LABOR CHARGES:
1. Urgent special (for service outside standard weekly collection; charged per cubic yard) 55.00
2. Monthly miscellaneous 1 person service (recurring manual pull out of containers to be serviced)
.................................................................................................................................... 2.20/min
3. Miscellaneous 1 person service rate (one time manual pull out of containers to be serviced;
waiting time) ......................................... ................ ........ ............................................. 2.20/min
4. Surcharge special (one time pick up of large or non-standard items, or bins needing pull out
service with separate vehicle) ... ... .................. ........................................................ 77.00
5. Repair rate ... ..... ........ ........ ........... .... ..... ............. ..... ...... ..... 2.20/min + material
F. SPECIAL BIN CHARGES:
1. Temporary bin-delivery (1).... .... ...... .......... ... ................ ...... .............. ... ...... 80.00
2. Temporary bin-delivery (2) ........................................................................ 110.00
3. Temporary bin-delivery (3) ........................................................................ 141.00
4. Temporary bin-delivery (4) ........................................................................ 220.00
5. Temporary bin-weekly fee ........ ............. ..... ..... .............. ... ... ............... ...... 25.00'
6. Bin wash............................................. .......................................... ...... 40.00
7. Monthly key service (customer provided lock) ............ ...... ................... ........... 15.00
8. Lock (Contractor provided) ................................................................... .... 25.00
9. Auto-bar lock installation .......................................................................... 200.00
G. SPECIAL DEBRIS BOX CHARGES:
1. Drop-box delivery ................................................................................... 142.80
2. Additional fee for delivery to Service Area 2 .............................................. .... 62.00
3. Drop-box non-use............................................................................. ..... 76.00
4. 15 yd box-overfull. .............. ...... ................. ................ ..... .... ......... .......... 52.00
5. 20 yd box-overfull ....... ........ ...... ......... ........ ........................... ................. 69.00
6. 30 yd box-overfull ........................... :.............................................. ........ 86.00
7. 40 yd box-overfull ................................................................................... 104.00
8. Special debris box service between 12 PM to 6 PM ... .... ........... ... .... ........ .......... 77.00
9. Special debris box service between 6 PM to 12 AM .......................................... 155.00
to. Special debris box service on Saturday before 12 PM .......... ............................... 77.00
11. Special debris box service on Sunday before 6 PM ............................................. 233.00
12. Special debris box service on Sunday, 6 PM to 12 AM ........................................ 310.00
13. Contaminated loads of construction and demolition recycling materials ..................... 178.50
14. On-call compactor ................................ , ..................... ...... ...... ......... ....... 60.90
15. Compactor/ drop box wash.................. .............. .... ... .......................... ....... 82.00
16. Compacted garbage (per compacted cubic yard) .. , ............... ........ .... ................ 67.20
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. R-3-5 dated 7-01-09
Effective 7-1-2010
Sheet No. R-3-5
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COMMERCIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE R-3
17. Compacted compostables (per compacted cubic yard) ............ ... ..................... ... 53.76
18. Compacted recyclables (transportation) .............................................................. 2.20/min
CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Issued by the City Council
Supersedes Sheet No. R-3-6 dated 7-01-09
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Effective 7-1-2010
Sheet No. R-3-6
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