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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: November 20, 2012
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: John Hofstad
SUBJECT: Information Item - Expansion of Enhanced Recycling Service (1-1-1)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BCC DISTRICT: ALL
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Waste Management, Inc (WMI) has provided a proposal to extend
the enhanced recycling (1-1-1) program throughout the franchised areas of Okaloosa County
(approximately 30,000 homes).
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS: At the Board’s direction earlier this year, WMI implemented
a 1-1-1 pilot (Feb - Aug 2012) in the service areas encompassing approximately 2,400 homes in
the Shalimar and Poquito Bayou areas. Results were positive in that the data showed a
significant decrease in garbage disposal as well as a significant increase in the volume of
recyclables collected at the curb. Additionally, a survey of residents participating in the pilot
was conducted during the latter stages of the pilot program, which also affirmed a positive
perception of the benefit of the program (results attached).
When item was last brought before the Board it was decided that a decision would be deferred
until the new BCC members were available to consider the issue. Staff subsequently had
conversations with Waste Management who has requested a delay in their proposal consideration
until they have time to evaluate rate incentives based on an analysis of recent billing information
from Water & Sewer. Staff is requesting to defer this item to December at which time we will
bring WMI's final offer before the Board. If unable to reach terms agreeable to both parties then
staff will include 1-1-1 as part of its contract considerations for March 2016.
OPTIONS: Information only
RECOMMENDATION: Information only. Staff will return to the Board in December with a
recommendation on a mid-term roll out of 1-1-1 or a recommendation to defer implementation as
part of a new contract advertisement in 2016.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
James D. Curry, County Administrator