Solid Waste Hauling Contract Options

Expressed pride in working for Recology and serving the community.

Spoke on behalf of Waste Management of Woodland, commending the city's transparent process and expressing interest in bidding on an RFP.

Proposed adding a small modest fee to the waste contract to support local food security and food recovery programs.

Discussed food insecurity in Davis and the need to harvest wasted food for community fridges and night markets.

Urged capturing high-quality edible food instead of sending it downcycling to composting, supporting nutrition for residents.

Spoke on behalf of Recology, highlighting their employee-owned culture, community commitment, and requesting sole-source negotiations.

Expressed frustration with housing and support services while touching on community trash cleanup efforts.

Highlighted Recology's community involvement, local leadership, and commitment to environmental sustainability.

Spoke on behalf of the Davis Chamber of Commerce in support of Recology's community contributions and customer service.

Spoke as a Recology shop employee about the need for long-term planning and fleet investment.

Argued that Recology's rates are higher than neighboring cities and urged a competitive RFP or acquiring the Second Street property.