CC - Item 5J - Consolidated Disposal Services (Republic Services) Good Corporate Citizenship Programs Evaluation ResultsROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER
DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2022
SUBJECT: CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICES (REPUBLIC SERVICES)
GOOD CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMS EVALUATION
RESULTS
SUMMARY
At the November 8, 2022, City Council, Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Steven Ly requested that staff
conduct an evaluation of the Good Corporate Citizenship programs that are currently provided
by Consolidated Disposal Services (Republic Services). Good Corporate Citizenship Programs
are commitments that aim to support local organizations and strengthen the community. An
overview of Republic Services' Good Corporate Citizenship Programs provided and their benefit
to the community is detailed in this report for Calendar Years 2019 through 2022.
BACKGROUND
Republic Services' 10 -year agreement to provide waste hauling services to the City began on
August 1, 2013 and is set expire on July 31, 2023. Republic Services has been a supporting
partner in the community, participating in, volunteering for, and sponsoring many City events.
Beginning in 2013, Republic Services has provided Good Corporate Citizenship Programs to the
community. Summarized below is a list of programs and program benefits provided by Republic
Services between the Calendar Years of 2019 through 2022.
1. Free Service for Community Events:
At the request of City staff, Republic Services will provide collection containers and
supplies to event locations.
Program Year
Service Provided
Benefit
2019
6 40 -yard
roll -off bins, 3 -yard
bins, events boxes
Collected approximately 240 tons of waste
2020
5 40 -yard
roll -off bins, 3 -yard
bins, events boxes
Collected approximately 220 tons of waste
2021
7 40 -yard
roll -off bins, 3 -yard
bins, events boxes
Collected approximately 250 tons of waste
2022
8 40 -yard
roll -off bins, 3 -yard
bins, events boxes
Collected approximately 320 tons of waste
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2. Unlimited and High Diversion Bulky Item and Abandoned Waste Collections:
Abandoned bulky items that are reported by City staff and the public to Consolidated are
collected on a continual basis. The collection of abandoned items within the public right
of way is essential to public safety and efforts to maintain cleanliness.
Program Year
Benefit
2019
Collected approximately 103.4 tons of waste
2020
Collected approximately 106.8 tons of waste
2021
Collected approximately 44.3 tons of waste
2022
Ongoing
3. Semi -Annual Community Shred Days:
Consolidated services hosts document shredding events where residents are also able to
drop off e -waste and receive compost. Attendance for the events is unable to be measured
as residents are not required to sign -in and Consolidated does not check for residency at
the events.
Program Year Benefit
2019 Collected e -waste, paper, and gave away 40-50 tons of compost per year
2020 Events were paused due to Covid
2021 Collected e -waste, paper, and gave away 40-50 tons of compost per year
2022 Collected e -waste, paper, and gave away 40-50 tons of compost per year
4. Compost Giveaway:
Consolidated provides a compost giveaway at their semi-annual community shred days.
Compost giveaways supports reduction of waste and organics collection programs. There
were no other requests for compost by the community or schools.
Program Year
Benefit
2019
Total of 40-50 tons
of compost per year (20-25 tons
provided
at each Semi -Annual Shred
Day)
2020
Total of 40-50 tons
of compost per year (20-25 tons
provided
at each Semi -Annual Shred
Day)
2021
Total of 40-50 tons
of compost per year (20-25 tons
provided
at each Semi -Annual Shred
Day)
2022
Total of 40-50 tons
of compost per year (20-25 tons
provided
at each Semi -Annual Shred
Day)
5. Residential Recycling Rewards Program:
Gift cards are raffled on a quarterly basis to residents who participate in a recycling
survey available through the City's website. The rewards program is advertised on the
website, at community events, and at their local office.
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Program Year Benefit
2019 Awarded 41 gift cards totaling $410.00
2020 Awarded 28 gift cards totaling $280.00
2021 Awarded 26 gift cards totaling $260.00
2022 Awarded 27 gift cards totaling $270.00
6. Disaster Response:
At the direction of the city, a targeted cleanup response is provided to minimize impacts
to public health and safety.
Program Year
Service Provided
2019
City did not utilize the service
2020
City did not utilize the service
2021
Two clean up requests; 1 front loader truck, 1
16
driver, 1 helper per event
2022
Two clean up requests; 1 bulky truck, 1
21
driver, 1 helper per event
Benefit
N/A
N/A
Total of 3 tons of waste collected
Total of 2.5 tons waste collected
7. Scholarship Program:
Annual scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded to five Rosemead resident college bound
Seniors. The judged competition requires students to write essays on an environmental
theme.
Program Year
Number of Participants
Scholarships Awarded
2019
12
$1,000 scholarships
were provided to 5 selected students
2020
16
$1,000 scholarships
were provided to 5 selected students
2021
21
$1,000 scholarships
were provided to 5 selected students
2022
7
$1,000 scholarships
were provided to 5 selected students
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the report be reviewed and filed.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with this item.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
None.
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PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
anielle Garcia
Public Works Fiscal and Project Manager
Submitted by:
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Michael Chung, P.E.
Director of Public Works