FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Lan C. Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services
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ORANGE COUNTY WASTE AND RECYCLING WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT NO. 2
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve Amendment No. 2 of the OC Waste and Recycling Waste Disposal Agreement, extending the initial term of the Agreement from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2026, for a total amount not to exceed $748,000 which includes the unit price per ton for solid waste disposal and the associated escalation costs.
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BACKGROUND
Since 2013, OC Waste and Recycling (OCWR) has been providing Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) with a low-cost, in-county option to properly dispose up to 50 tons per day (tpd) of solid waste generated from the grit, screenings, and drying beds from both Plant Nos. 1 and 2, which is currently transported to the Frank Bowerman Landfill (Bowerman) located in the city of Irvine. In addition, OCWR provides a fail-safe option for the potential disposal of biosolids at the Prima Deshecha Landfill (Prima) located in the city of San Juan Capistrano when OC San's biosolids cannot be beneficially used.
OCWR proposes a one-year extension of the existing Waste Disposal Agreement (WDA) from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2026. As part of the extension, the landfill disposal fee will increase by 2.6%, from $42.65 to $43.76 per ton, in accordance with the escalation formula in the current WDA. This extension allows continued access to OCWR's landfill services under existing terms while negotiations continue with a long-term successor agreement.
OCWR recently sent the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) a proposed amendment to the WDA. The extension will enable OC San to fully assess future cost impacts, infrastructure needs, and regulatory requirements associated with OCWR's proposal.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Maintain and adhere to appropri...
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