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Page 3 of 4 The following summarizes the key value differences that form the basis for the recommendation (details are included in Attachment 2): • Cost of Services - GreenWaste offered a significantly lower tipping fee, which is the cost to dispose of waste at the landfill, of $90.00 per ton compared to Republic’s $250.22 per ton, leading to substantial cost savings for the City. • Revenue Share to City - While both GreenWaste and Republic offer 95 percent revenue share to the City, GreenWaste provides additional value by guaranteeing that less than 10 percent of the material that cannot be recycled, known as “residue”, will contain marketable recyclable materials, ensuring higher material recovery. • Diversion Rate Guarantee - GreenWaste committed to a higher diversion rate guarantee (80 percent versus Republic’s 70 percent), ensuring more materials are recovered and diverted from landfills. • Acceptance List/Market Value - GreenWaste also demonstrated a more flexible and comprehensive approach to material acceptance by including commodities with inconsistent markets such as film plastics, large rigid plastics (children's toys), aseptic containers (cartons), and textiles, whereas Republic had a more restrictive list. This adaptability aligns well with the City’s evolving recycling needs. • Responsiveness to SB 54 - GreenWaste exhibited greater responsiveness to SB 54 regulations, working proactively with the City to revise accepted materials and adapt to regulatory changes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. • Exceptions to Agreement - GreenWaste had fewer exceptions to the agreement (106 versus Republic’s 122), indicating fewer contractual challenges. • Facility Distance from PGS Transfer Station - Although GreenWaste’s facility is in San Jose, approximately 27 miles away from the PGS Transfer Station, its overall costs remain lower, even with the increased distance. The Agreement would begin on July 1, 2025, and continue through June 30, 2029, unless extended for up to additional five years. EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY As a full-service municipality, the City provides a wide range of services and programs to meet the needs of all members of the community. The waste and recycling program takes into account both equity and sustainability considerations to ensure fair access to services and promote environmentally responsible waste management practices. Consulting assistance for waste disposal is vital to ensuring that the services the City provides are available in a healthy and safe manner to all members of the Pleasanton community. OUTREACH On March 5, 2025, a publicly-noticed City Council Waste and Recycling Subcommittee meeting was held. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT This action advances the ONE Pleasanton strategic plan goal of Investing in Our Environment to continue to implement priority items from the Climate Action Plan 2.0 (CAP) to lead by example in environmental sustainability. Page 68 of 223