SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES RFP SELECTION

Asked council to award the contract to Republic Services to avoid transition disruptions.

District 3 resident and HOA treasurer noted concerns about multi-family rates and requested cost-of-service data collection.

Expressed support for Republic Services, praising their community support and creative problem-solving.

Rancho La Paz resident raised concerns about how mobile home and multi-family communities will transition to three-bin waste systems.

Supported CRNR for consistently lower rates, upfront road funds, and better multi-family options.

Praised Republic Services for great customer service and drivers who assist residents.

Longtime Fullerton resident praised Republic drivers and customer service, urging the city not to change haulers.

CRNR representative highlighted their lowest residential, senior, and commercial rates, plus new mobile home pricing.

Speaking for Teamsters Joint Council 42, urged the council to stick with Republic as a wall-to-wall union shop.

Republic Services Southwest President emphasized local roots, long-term partnership, and transition risk elimination.

Republic yard waste collector spoke about worker dedication, work ethic, and rapport with residents.

Republic General Manager emphasized institutional knowledge, 99.97% reliability, and risks of disruption.

Republic Senior Municipal Manager highlighted lowered rates, enhanced programs, and SB 1383 compliance.

Resident argued that change is good, citing examples of switching providers to encourage freshness and improvement.

Spoke in favor of Republic Services, highlighting their local facility and long-term service in Fullerton.

Expressed support for Republic Services on behalf of co-workers, asking the council to approve them as the hauler.

Commercial supervisor with 39 years at the company, noting the team treats customers like family.

Republic driver and longtime Fullerton resident spoke about building strong ties with local residents on his route.

Valley Vista operations manager spoke about the company's family-owned background, employee tenure, customer service commitment, and fair pricing.

Valley Vista manager discussed customer service and sustainability efforts, promising in-person support and robust SB 1383 outreach.

Valley Vista executive emphasized rate savings left with ratepayers, proximity to Fullerton, and a commitment to unionize with the Teamsters if selected.

Advocated for keeping Republic Services due to long-term service, reliability, and union representation.

Supported retaining Republic Services, criticized financial deficits, and raised concerns over campaign contributions from Valley Vista's CEO.

Shared positive past experiences with Valley Vista in another city and criticized Republic's service quality in Fullerton.

Expressed concern over how mobile home parks like Rancho La Paz are billed and how rate increases impact fixed-income seniors.

CR&R senior vice president highlighted their 100% SB 1383 procurement, anaerobic digestion facility, and community investments.

Expressed general support for Republic Services while advocating for community needs.

Criticized Valley Vista over political contributions and urged selection of Republic or CR&R.

Supported change and advocated for CR&R due to union labor, local presence, and organic waste compliance.

Expressed skepticism toward Valley Vista and political donations.

Expressed support for Valley Vista's rates but urged council to consider CR&R for their willingness to negotiate a two-tier commercial rate structure for multi-family residences.