Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
First Reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 ("Public Health"), Article 7 ("Garbage, Weeds and Littering") of the Oak Park Village Code Regarding Rates for Garbage, Refuse, Yard Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Services
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Overview
Overview
This Ordinance proposes the fees charged for refuse, recycling and yardwaste collection and disposal in Fiscal Year 2021. These services are provided by Waste Management to owners of residential property containing one to five units as well as Oak Park Institutional Facilities. These new rates reflect the charges for collection per the contract with Waste Mangement and for disposal at the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency's Regional Disposal Project.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
This is a First Reading Only.
Fiscal Impact
Fees collected for these services fund the Environmental Services Fund.
Background
2021 will be the fifth year of the contract with Waste Management for refuse, recycling and Yardwaste collection. The contract ends March 31, 2022. Disposal costs, Village administrative costs, Village wide leaf pickup and an alley improvement fee are included in the proposed rates in addition to the collection costs.
The proposed monthly rates for 2021 include the following highlights:
2020 rate/mo. 2021 rate/mo. Proposed % increase
96 gal trash cart $28.35 $29.06 2.50%
64 gal trash cart $25.75 $26.39 2.49%
Compost Cart $15.30 $15.68 2.48%
Yard Waste Stickers $3.10 $3.10 0.00%
Refuse Stickers $3.10 $3.10 0.00%
The monthly refuse rate includes charges for:
1. Refuse Collection by Waste Management
2. Disposal Cost (a separate cost from Waste Management's collection fees)
3. Villages Administrative costs
4. Leaf Collection program
5. Alley improvement fee
Notes:
1. The 2021 rates for Waste Management's waste hauling services increased by 2.5% per contract. See at...
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