RAINBOW DISPOSAL MODERNIZES TRASH COLLECTION

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RAINBOW DISPOSAL MODERNIZES TRASH COLLECTION

• Presentation to the
• City of Huntington Beach

January 3, 2006
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RAINBOW DISPOSAL MODERNIZES TRASH COLLECTION
PROCESSING

• Why Automate and Modernize?
• Worker safety
• Increased collection efficiency
• Greater diversion from the Landfills
• Separation of Green Waste
• Separation of recyclables (cleaner material)
• Cleaner environment
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles
• Cleaner streets and less urban runoff

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ANALYSIS OF CURRENT TRASH COLLECTION METHOD

• Strengths
• Unlimited quantity
• Current AB 939 requirements met
• Recycling is done for the customers
• Customer others in a comfort zone

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CURRENT TRASH COLLECTION METHOD

• Weaknesses
• Worker injuries
• Increasing turnover and dissatisfaction among
  driver workforce
• Future truck emissions standards are tougher
• Current fleet replacement commences 2007
• Improperly contained trash contributes to urban
  runoff
• Residents must purchase cans and bags
• Many residents want to actively participate in
  recycling and waste reduction

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CURRENT TRASH COLLECTION METHOD
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CURRENT TRASH COLLECTION METHOD
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CURRENT TRASH COLLECTION METHODS

• Threats
• Upcoming AQMD CARB emissions standards must
  re-fleet (2007)
• Upward pressure on rates
• Possible ergonomics legislation to prohibit
  manual collection
• Future legislation/revision to AB939 may increase
  mandatory 50 diversion rate to 75

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CURRENT TRASH COLLECTION METHOD

• Opportunities for Change
• New recycling technologies are available
• The majority of O.C. municipalities employ
  automated collection
• Improved efficiency
• Recycling awareness is increased for residents
• Cleaner environment air, streets, ocean
• Residents get durable carts with attached lids
• Safer work environment

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PROPOSED MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

• Goals of the Modernization Program
• Maintain the high level of customer satisfaction
• Streamline administrative process
• Maximize diversion
• Contribute to a cleaner environment
• Improve efficiency

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PROPOSED MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

• Three Cart Source Separated Automated System
• Blue Cart for recycling
• Green Cart for yard waste
• Brown Cart for trash
• Choice of 95 Gallon, 65 gallon or 35 gallon carts
  
• All carts are made of sturdy plastic, with large
  wheels and are balanced for easy movement
• First carts of each type are free
• Additional recycling carts and green waste carts
  are also available at no charge
• Additional trash carts are available for a charge

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PROPOSED MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
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PROPOSED MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

• Extensive public outreach education program
• How to prepare your trash for pickup
• Where to place it for automated collection
• Expanded bulky items 10/4 Pickup Program
• From two items per year to
• Up to ten items per pickup
• Four pickups per year

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PROPOSED MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

• New Automated Fleet
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
• Multiple truck configurations depending on
  neighborhood
• Material Recover Facility (MRF) will be
  re-configured for the new program
• Split process for different incoming sources
• Clean recyclables
• Green waste
• Continued sorting of trash
• Takes advantage of newest sorting technology

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PROPOSED MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
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BENEFITS TO RESIDENTS

• Free Containers
• Large wheels for easy roll out to the curb and
  sturdy lids attached
• Durable and balanced to resist tipping and
  spilling
• Choice of containers to meet individual needs
• 95 Gallon
• 65 Gallon
• 35 Gallon
• Continued collection of all waste
• Flexible 10/4 Pickup Program

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BENEFITS TO RESIDENTS

• Cleaner streets and neighborhoods
• Comprehensive education effort
• Telephone help line
• Updated web site with program details
• Instructions and diagrams on carts

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BENEFITS TO CITY

• Cleaner environment
• The need for house counts will be eliminated
• No more complaints about heavy containers
• Rainbow takes the front line position for
  residential customer service
• CNG fuel station will be available for City
  vehicles

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BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY AND PLANET

• Cleaner environment
• Efficient trash collection system
• Cleaner recyclables
• Increased consumer awareness of recycling

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RAINBOW COMMITMENT

• Capital Investment 18,000,000-20,000,000
• Includes
• Trucks
• Carts
• MRF reconfiguration and modernization
• CNG Fuel Facility
• Financing
• California Pollution Control Financing Authority
  Bonds
• Long-term coupon bonds, tax free to the bond
  holder, yielding below market rates

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Proposed Timeline

• City approval by April 2006
• CNG fuel facility requires one year lead time
• Permits
• Purchase and construction
• Truck and cart purchase orders by spring 2006
• Six to ten month lead times
• Public education commences January 2007
• Three months prior to rollout
• Initial rollout March 2007
• Rollout to require 26 weeks