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Mr. Bocian explained that the City receives a report from PGS relative to the types of materials that are being recycled. The existing program allow PGS to extract materials from the waste stream that one would not normally be able to extract. For example, PGS recycles cardboard, wood, metal, glass and plastics. Mr. Bocian stated that staff will explore the concept of multiple colored bags or colored tags for indicating the types of recyclable when sorting at home. Ms. Scribner was pleased with the blue bag program. She felt that this would educate the public that there is a need to recycle certain materials. Ms. Mohr suggested using the blue bags for all garbage that is not recyclable. She learned that 80 % of residents' garbages were recyclable. She felt that the alternatives should be considered before a final recommendation comes back to Council. Ms. Mohr stated that she would like to participate in the discussions that staff will have in determining a final recommendation. Mr. Pico inquired about the following items: 1) where the savings came from for the automated collection service and how that would affect monthly rates; 2) if the blue bags were recyclable and/or environmentally safe; and (3) about other cities recycling programs. Joe Miller, SCS Engineers, Dublin, described the automated collection service. He explained that the blue bags are similar to the Hefty Bags. The City may wish to consider other bags that are recyclable, similar to those in supermarkets. Mr. Miller explained the possible recovery rate and returns the City would receive by using this type of system. He also indicated the major benefit in an automated pickup system is in labor costs. Mr. Bocian added that the consultant did not add the direct cost in terms of rates that would accrue if the City used a fully automated collection system. Pleasanton Garbage Service would perhaps use that information because that have considered using such a system. It was moved by Ms. Scribner, and seconded by Ms. Mohr, to accept the refuse collection services analysis report prepared by SCS Engineers; to authorize staff to meet with Pleasanton Garbage Service representatives to review the consultant's recommendations as specified in this report which may warrant operational adjustments for PGS; and to authorize staff to prepare an implementation plan to augment the residential recycling program with a "blue-bag" option for separating recyclable from refuse, and a yardwaste cornposting program. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Dennis, Mohr, Pico and Scribner NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Tarver ABSTAIN: None 03/01194 6