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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 09211999 - D2 D. 2 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS '.' Contra Costa FROM: Dennis M. Barry, AICP �,. 4� osT, County Community Development Director ACOU1 DAVE: September 21, 1999 SUBJECT: REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DISPOSAL FEES AT THE TRANSFER STATION NEAR MARTINEZ SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS ACCEPT report of the Community Development Director on the status of disposal fees at the S.T.A.R. Transfer Station (a.k.a. Contra Costa Transfer & Recovery Station) near Martinez. FISCAL IMPACT Acceptance of the report will have no fiscal impact on the County. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS On September 14, 1999 the Board of Supervisors directed staff to provide report at their meeting on September 21, 1999 regarding the change in rates charged at the Contra Costa Transfer & Recovery Station located at 951 Waterbird Way in the Martinez area. This matter was raised by a concerned individual during the Public Comment portion of the Board's meeting on September 14, 1999. On September 1, 1999, the operator of the Contra Costa Transfer & Recovery Station changed the rates charged from a per ton basis to a per cubic yard basis. Since November 1994, the transfer station rate had been $51 .24 per ton for the first ton and $60.00 per ton for each ton thereafter. On September 1, 1999 the operator changed the transfer station rate for loads less than 10 cubic yards to $12.50 per cubic yard. The attached letter from the operator contains additional information regarding the current rates charged, the reasons for the change as well as a copy of the notice provided to customers in the weeks preceding the rate change (Exhibit A). r ATTACHMENT: ✓ YES SIGNATURE ACTION OF BOARD ON " n o ROV4 r+nn�A n�nCw�ncn O ER The following persons commented on the matter : Walter Hardcastle, 4949 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez Mark Nolan, 40 Foster Street#3, Martinez. NO ACTION TAKEN VOTE O ERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE _ UNANIMOUS (A T AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NO AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAI . OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact: Deidra Dingman (925/335-1224) ATTESTED cc: Community Development Department (CDD) IL-B-ATCHELOR, C ERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DD15:TS-RATE.BO.DOC JBY , DEPUTY REPORT ON STATUS OF FEES AT THE TRANSFER STATION September 21, 1999 Page 2 BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS (cont'd) In September 1994 the Board of Supervisors approved a Franchise Agreement for the transfer station. Section 6.1 and 6.7 of the Franchise Agreement specify the rate setting requirements. Section 6.1 reads: PROPRIETARY RATE. Except as provided in Section 6.7, the Transfer Station Proprietary Rate shall be determined and established by Operator at its sole discretion. Notwithstanding section 4.11, it is understood that the Operator need not charge a uniform Transfer Station Proprietary Rate to all customers, but may vary the Transfer Station Proprietary Rate as between different customers based on various factors determined by Operator, including, but not limited to, the quantity and type o'f waste delivered by each customer to the facility and whether each customers has entered into an agreement with the Operator in which the customer agrees to deliver some or all of the customer's future waste stream to the Transfer Station. Section 6.7 reads: SELF-HAUL RATES. Notwithstanding Section 6.1, the Gate Rate charged to customers delivering less than one ton of solid waste per day shall not exceed the average of the charges of all other transfer stations and landfills in Contra Costa County. The Keller Canyon Landfill and West County Transfer Station do not accept waste from self-haul customers. These facilities therefore do not have self-haul rates. The Acme Landfill is restricted from taking general solid waste and is only permitted to accept yard waste and construction and demolition debris which is routinely used as cover material rather than being disposed. The only landfill and transfer station which are currently accepting solid waste from self- haul customers are the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill and the Pittsburg Transfer Station. The enclosed letter from the Contra Costa Transfer & Recovery Station asserts that their rate of $12.50 per cubic yard (whether loose or compacted) is within the "low end of the spectrum in terms of customers delivering less than 1 ton per day to the facility". Community Development Department staff contacted the operators of these facilities and obtained current rate information from the facilities. The West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill charges $10.00/cubic yard for loose garbage, $20.00/cubic yard for construction & demolition waste and $58.00/ton for bulk/compacted solid waste (Exhibit B). The Pittsburg Transfer Station operated by Contra Costa Waste Service charges $12.00/cubic yard for first cubic yard and $10.00 for each additional cubic yard for non-compacted material; they charge $48-00/ton for compacted materials (e.g. dirt, rock, concrete and roofing materials) (Exhibit Q. According to state regulations, the conversion factor for compacted waste. For comparison purposes staff converted the charges for compacted material from per ton to per cubic yard. Staff used the conversion factor for compacted waste included in state regulations which is is 4 cubic yards per ton. Staff calculated that the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill charge would be $14.50/cubic yard for bulk/compacted waste and the Pittsburg Transfer Station charge would be $12.00/cubic yard for compacted materials (e.g. dirt, rock, concrete and roofing materials). Based on the information gathered by staff and our calculations we have concluded that the Contra Costa Transfer and Recovery Station rate does not exceed the average of the charges of all other transfer stations and landfills in Contra Costa County that accept solid waste from self-haul customers. SEP-13-99 06 :02 PM PLEASANT HILL BAYSHORE 925 685 f�XMQr A Contra Costa o'ta Transfer R E C 0 V E RdY September 12. 1999 Ms. Diedra Dingman Contra Costa Count) Community Development Dept. 651 Pine Street 411 Floor-North Wing Martinez,CA 94533 RE: Adjustment to tipping fees at the Contra Costa Transfer and Recover), Station Dear piedra: Per our discussion today I am forwarding information regarding the revised pricing schedule for tile Contra CostaTranstlerand recovery Facility. As you are aware, on September 1, 1999 the facility began charging self haul customers by the cubic yard versus a per ton basis. The purpose of this adjustment was to bring the facility in line with standard industry practices and to ultimately reduce cycle tinics in and out of the Facility. Prior to the change, self haul vehicles Nvere required to stop at the scale house on the way in and out of the facility, While the transition to this tyle Of fee assessment will require sore adjustment time, we believe it will ultimately provide an accurate and efficient means ot'cliarging fees to the customers utilizing the facility. A copy of the notice provided to customers regarding the adjustment in fee assessnicilt is attached. This notice was provided to all non-internal customers utilizing the facility in the weeks prior to September 1. A copy of the revised pricing schedule is also attached, Section 6.7 of the Franchise Agreement with Contra Costa County for the transfer station requires that the Gate Rate charged to customers delivering less than one ton of solid waste per day sliall not exceed the average of the charges of all other transfer stations and lwidtills in Contra Costa County. While it is difficult to determine the average charge per ton of solid waste received at all other transfer stations and land ills in the County due to variations in pricing schedules, our review of' prices charged to self'haul customers in the County indicates that our revised fee schedule places us within an acceptable range. Self haul customers are generally thought of as those delivering less than one ton per day in pick ups and small trailers. A rovievv of per yard charges at the Pittsburg Transfer Station and the West Contra Costa Landfill 951 Water6lrd Woy / Martinez, CA 94553 / 925.313-8900 / Fox 925.313-890A 30%P*$#-',o VffW 0 SEP-13-99 06 :02 PM PLEASANT HILL RAYSHaPE 925 605 5940 P. 03 indicates that the new pricing schedule is in line with the requirements of the Franchise Agreement. `l"hc Pittsburg Trans f'er Station assesses a fee of$12 for the first cubic yard and $10 for each cubic yard thereafter. This fee had formerly been a flat $12 per cubic yard prior to our change in 11ce assessment. The West Contra Costa Landfill assesses a fee of$20 1br the first cubic yard And $10 per cubic yard thereafter. Our flat rate of$12.50 per cubic yard would place us at the low end of the spectrum in t MIS of customers delivering less than 1 ton per day to the facility. Should you have any additional questions regarding this matter please contact Norm Christensen or myself at 458-9800 or 671-5809,respectivcly. Hest Regards, Michael C`.aprio District Manager Northern California cc: Norm Christensen enclosures Page 2 SEP-13-99 46 :82 PM PLEASANT HILL BAYSHGFE 925 685 5948 P. 84 Cosantra Cta Transfer & R E C O V E R Y August 16, 1999 Dear Valued Customer, Effective September 1, 1999 the Contra Costa Transfer and Recovery Station will begin charging disposal fees by the cubic yard for passenger vehicles, pickups, two axle trucks and passenger vehicles/pickup trucks with trailers. Vehicles with dirt or wastes containing primarily concrete will continue to be weighed and charged by the ton. The Weighmaster will determine the cubic yards contained In the load and disposal fees will be collected prior to proceeding to the transfer station unloading area, You will be given your receipt at this time. You will not need to stop at the scales on your way out. We will also be installing a computer terminal and utilizing a second incoming scale booth to serve our customers in a more expeditious fashion. The rate per cubic yard is $12.50. The minimum rate is $12.50. Measured loads will be rounded up to the half-yard. (Example, F150 pickup truck 8 ' bed filled to the bed level) 81 X 5'6"W X 1'6" H =66 cubic feet 66 cubic feet divided by 27 cubic feet(1 cubic yard)= 2.44 cubic yards The disposal fee will be computed as follows: 2.5 cubic yards x$12.50 =-$31.25 We appreciate your business and look forward to providing you with quality service in a timely manner in the future. If you have any questions please call (925) 313-8900 Sincerely, "�- rm Christensen General Manager 951 Waterbird Way/ Martinez, CA 94553 / 925.313.8900 / Fox 925.313,8904 fox Pouf-Covo+K SEP-13-99 06 :03 PH PLEASANT HILL BAYSHORE 925 685 5940 P. 05 PRICING SCHEDULE CONTRA COSTA TRANSFER AND RECOVERY t• � Solt'haul refuse* vehicles with less than 10 cubic yards $12.50 per yd. Concrete,Green Waste, C&D material less than I ton $51.24 per ton Concrete, Green Waste, C&D material greater than I ton $60.00 per ton Appliances/white goods Same as above with$15 surcharge with freon removed and $25 sureliarge with frcon intact Note: Measured loads will be rounded up to the: half yard. WEST CONTRA COSTA SANITARY LANDFILL r (510) 233-4330 HOURS AND HOLIDAY--SCHEDULE: 8:00arn to 3:30prn -*Monday through Friday 9:00arn to 4:00pm - Saturday and Sunday The landfill closes at Noon on Christmas Ev' e and New Year's Eve. The landfill is closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. GARBAGE, RUBBISHORTRASH: .MINIMUM CHARGE CASH CUSTOMER FOR AUTO OR PICKUP TRUCK $ 10 .00 Loose Garbaqe, Rubbish or Trash $ 3-0 -OO/CUBIC YARD (or fraction thereof in excess of I cubic yard) 30 Gallon Container ---------------------------------- $ 3 .00 EACH Bulk/Compacted Solid Waste -------------------------- 58 .00/TON BULKY ITEM DISPOSAL: Box Springs/mattress ---------------------*----------- $ 6.50 EACH Household Washer/Dryer/Stove ------------------------- $ 6.50 EACH Household Water Heater 7.50 EACH Household Refrigerator, Freezer or A/C ---------- $ 21.00 EACH CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION WASTE: Includes the waste building materials, packaging and rubble resulting, from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition operations on houses, commercial buildings and other structures. Construction/Demolition Waste $ 20 . 00/CY TIRES: Tires Larger than 41 " in diameter are Not Accepted. Tires up to 361, in Diameter -------------------------- $ 3 .50 EACH WI/ Rims ms ---- - ----------------------------------------- $ 7 .00 EACH Tires between 361, and 4111 in Diameter ---------------- $ 9. 00 EACH w/Rims ------ ---------------------------------------;--- $18 . 00 EACH Tractor Tires no rims -------------------------------- $75.00 EACH MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED: Asbestos, Concrete and Concrete with rebar or wire mesh, Construction/Demolitiori Wastes with rebar, Infectious: Wastes, Hazardous Wastes, Tree Stumps and Ball Roots, Tree=trunks longer than 6 feet in length or 12 inches in diameter. CONCRETE/ASPHALT: Clean concrete and asphalt is accepted MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY ONLY at the Syar Industries Recycling Facility. For pricing information contact 215-1114. MATERIALS REQUIRING PRIOR APPROVAL (262-1667): Soil, Sludge, Ash, Foundry Sand, Sandblast Materials or Industrial Wastes. MATERIALS REQUIRING AN APPOINTMENT FOR DISPOSAL (262-1615): Transite NOTE: An Soads of demolition wastes or soil materials to be dis ase of on SATURDAY mast be approved by The Land-fill Manager, Randy Thomas SEP-17-99 FRI 13:25 PITTSBURG DISPOSAL FAX NO, 4326245 Contra Costa Wat Le SC Afoe 1300 LOVENDGE ROAD*P 0 SOX 110" PITTSBURG.CA 94.51E5 WELCONTE1 Listed below are disposal rates- rvIiIjimulil Charge! $12.00—First cubic yard noon-compacted material(i.e.,Household garbage) $10.00—For each additional cubic yard Charge: $48.00 per ton—Compacted materials, (i.e.,Dirt, Rock, Concrete, and Roofing Materials) Appliances not containing CFC - $15.00(Washers, Dryers,MOiNvashers, and Stoves, and Water Heaters Car Tires—With Rims- $5.00 ea. Car Tires—Without Rims- $3.00 ea. Truck Tires- $15.00 ea. Tractor Tires- $40.00 ea. Recycling Celitaf and Tfarisfor 0180