Solid Waste Routing Efficiency; Solid Waste Rate Study
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS:
From 2001 through 2014, we developed and updated a rate model to allocate costs between the City’s landfill and collection operations, and among single family, multi-family, and commercial customers. Our work has included developing new landfill and collection service rates based on allocated costs. We presented our findings to the City Council. In 2008, we re-designed and re-balanced the City’s routes to create greater route density.
In 2011, we performed a solid waste fee survey for the City. We gathered information about the franchise fees, AB 939 Fees, and other solid waste-related fees charged by…
In 2007, we assisted the City in performing a cost of service analysis of its sanitation service rates. Work included designing new rates for single family, multi-family…
Since 2000, we have assisted the City achieve its AB 939 diversion goals. Our work has consisted of monitoring the City’s reported tons, and preparing the…
In 2004, we reviewed the revenue, expenses, and throughput for a transfer station located in the City. Assisted the City in negotiations to adjust the…