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bottom such as water bottles, bleach containers and detergent bottles, and mixed paper. PGS will accommodate requests fora 35-gallon cart if a 96-gallon will not fit at a residence. . The new program will be implemented within 6 months following approval of a supporting rate adjustment. . All residential material from recycling carts will be processed at the Pleasanton transfer station. The City and PGS will implement efficiency standards to assure the maximum amount of recyclables are being diverted from the waste stream. . PGS will improve ongoing data collection and public information regarding recycling services. . Eliminate the "buy back center" voucher program. In general, this concept would bring Pleasanton's recycling practices into conformity with many Bay Area communities, including Livermore and Dublin, that have dedicated carts for recyclables. When this option was studied in the mid 1990's, residents expressed concern regarding the lack of space to store three carts on thier property. However, with the implementation of the green waste cart service, this concern has not materialized and it is assumed that most homes could accommodate the additional cart. Commercial Recycling Services PGS has conceptually agreed to implement a voluntary source separated commercial collection program that will include the distribution of 96-gallon carts to commercial accounts requesting the service for collection of mixed paper, and potentially glass and beverage containers. Commercial accounts will be responsible for placing the containers adjacent to their trash enclosure prior to the regularly scheduled pickup and returning the cart to a location inside or adjacent to the building following collection. In the event a business can accommodate a container (bin) on site in a trash enclosure, PGS will provide the container at a discounted rate. All commercial recyclable material collected through this program will be processed at the Pleasanton MRF/belt. While the above program would represent a "first step" in addressing commercial recycling, the Subcommittee has requested that within one year from the date that the commercial program is approved, that City staff provide the City Council with a report and recommendation regarding the potential for working cooperatively with the City of Dublin's waste hauler to determine if there are costs savings for using the Pleasanton MRF for processing recyclable materials collected from the City of Dublin. While the outcome of this option is uncertain, it warrants further review as a means of addressing commercial recycling. City Council Comment Staff and the Subcommittee require additional time to more fully analyze PGS's planned levels of service and fees for these residential and commercial services before it can recommend them fully to the City Council. However, it is requesting feedback regarding the overall scope and efficiency of the programs, which based on PGS analysis, will Page 5 of 7