Please place a referral item to the Sustainability and Resiliency Committee on the March 1, 2017 City Commission Meeting Agenda  to receive an update regarding City action and fines given to garbage operators for leaking trucks.

I sponsored a discussion item on the June 8, 2016 Commission Agenda regarding leaking by Waste Management garbage trucks and the steps the city should take to address the situation.  The item was fueled by residents' concerns about the trucks leaking liquids and spilling garbage onto the streets along their trash pickup routes. At that time, I felt that it would be important to assess the state of the trucks in addition to learning more about the procedures that waste haulers follow and actions taken by the City to remedy the situation.

While a campaign to encourage residents to report leaking trucks was implemented mid 2016 (see the attached flyer), I have continued to receive complaints from residents with evidence that trucks consistently leak liquids and spill garbage along their routes.  I include pictures shared with me of the trash being left behind by the trucks and request an update on all actions taken by the City over the past year to remedy the situation.

I would ask the Sustainability and Resiliency Committee to consider your update and determine any action necessary.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our office at ext. 6437.