Submitted By
Robert Sproule, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Simple Recycling Illinois for the Implementation of a Residential Textile Recycling Pickup Program and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
Due to increased community interest in textile recycling has been increasing over time, staff from the Village's Environmental Services Division researched options to implement a Residential Textile Recycling Pickup Program. The Village's contracted residential waste hauler does not currently provide textile recycling services; therefore, an additional contractor is required to implement the program. The proposed program is similar in structure to the Village's existing E-Waste and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Pickup Programs and will allow residents to increase diversion of their solid waste from the landfill at no cost to the Village.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
The Village's Environmental Services Manager researched available service options for textile recycling and found that there are two main program types: textile recycling drop-off bins and textile recycling pickup services. Due to concerns with fly-dumping and other nuisances at drop-off bins, the decision was made to pursue a Residential Textile Recycling Pickup Program. Simple Recycling Illinois was found to be a competent and experienced textile recycling service provider that will manage the following aspects of the program outlined in the contract: collection procedures; setout procedures; collection schedule; contamination and improper set outs; telephone and customer service; missed collections and complaints; public information and education; marketing and disposition of the recyclable materials; monthly payments and reporting; insurance; compliance with laws and regulations; and employee conduct. The colle...
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