To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title: Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services in the Unincorporated Central County Areas Served by Allied Waste Systems, Inc. to Extend the Term of the Franchise Agreement
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute, on behalf of the County, an amendment to a franchise agreement with Allied Waste Systems, Inc. (Allied), to extend the agreement termination date from March 31, 2026, to a new termination date of May 31, 2026, for continued solid waste, recycling, and organics collection in its Central County service area.
2. FIND that the Fifth Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines, as the Fifth Amendment will not cause potentially significant impacts on the environment.
3. DIRECT the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) Director or designee to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.
4. DIRECT the Director of DCD, or designee, to arrange for payment of the $50 handling fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The costs for County staff time spent administering the Franchise Agreement with Allied, and any related consulting services are covered by solid waste/recycling collection franchise fees.
BACKGROUND:
In August 1995, the County entered into the Agreement with Allied's predecessor company, Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal, Inc., to govern collection services provided in unincorporated Central County areas. The Agreement has been amended four times, and said amendments were approved by both Parties on or about July 21, 2015, July 8, 2025, September 9, 2025, and November 18, 2025.
The Agreement grants Allied the exclusive privilege and duty to collect solid waste, recyclables and orga...
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