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an RFP we would receive approximately 3-5 proposals. Most likely Eureka, Allied, Waste Management and possibly smaller outfits like Ace would offer proposals. Mary Chamberlain believes only Waste Management and Eureka would offer dual sort recycling. Waste Management, Allied and possibly Ace would offer single sort. Single -sort recycling would be significantly higher in comparison to dual -sort. This could possibly double the amount charged to New Brighton residents. Staff believes the recycling cost could come close to doubling to over $40 per year. With single sort residents would not have too sort recycling into different bags or containers. One large container would be provided and the residents would be able to roll it out fairly easily. Dual -sort would have a price increase but not as high as single sort. Dual -sort is believed to provide a "cleaner" type of material which makes it easier to sell and be processed into new products. Residents are obviously familiar with dual -sort. No issues as far as cost of containers and ownership. Eureka would also offer profit sharing which could offset much of the higher cost when the market returns. Recommendation When thinking about recycling staff feels if price is the deciding factor, dual -sort is obviously the lower cost at this point. Dual -sort recycling also allows for a "cleaner" product that may ultimately allow more recycling material to be processed into new . products. However, if convenience and ease for our citizens are the deciding factor, single -sort would be the way to go. Single -sort also usually generates higher amounts being placed into the recycling container. • The City currently has Waste Management's first offer and could decide to accept any of the options. The City also can decide to go out for a RFP in order to see what other options and prices would be offered. The recycling market is currently at a 16 year low, so all of the proposals will be higher now than when the market recovers. HARecycling info\Recycling Contract Worksession memo (GF Final F,dits),doc