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6 Recommendations Regarding Existing Collections Review current hauler licensing process to see if some of the desired benefits can be achieved, over time, with licensing, code updated, and communication. • Consider limiting number of residential licensed haulers o Limiting licensed haulers could reduce number of trucks on the road in an open market o Setting a limit on hauler licenses would not allow opportunity for new small businesses to start in Mounds View o Limiting licenses would not guarantee reduced number of trucks in the near future • Update Solid Waste Management Standards document, last updated in 2019 o Document says to recycle, "aerosol cans; and other household scrap metal and pots, pans and silverware" but the city website says those are not recyclable items o Add - Require all haulers to use County Roads to access their routes in order to reduce trucks on Mounds View Roads. o Set minimum RDU percentage at some renewal point 3-5 years o Require regular reporting of RDUs served o Require or encourage annual posting of standard rate sheet • Increase communication to residents and businesses to encourage proper recycling, composting, and waste reduction overall - use infographics and pictures to communicate through: Solid Waste Page on the city website, mailers, and the Mounds View Matters newsletter (add a tip section into each newsletter) • Require yearly information mailer about waste reduction, recycling and use of app if available • Explore designated drop-off pay-by-the-bag or weight trash disposal for low waste producers • Update and enforce City Code o Code 50.006 B1F "Price. Garbage collection service shall be priced on the basis of volume consistent with state law. All billings shall be itemized so as to show all individual charges and the garbage service level unit basis (such as, dollar per size of cart)." o 50.006 B1I "Education and information to customers. All licensees shall provide information to all customers that may be required by county, state or federal governments, including requirements to recycle, methods by which to recycle, disposal and processing locations, tax and fee schedules or information required in the standards." Our Multiple-unit dwellings are required to educate their tenants. In the SWM Requirements Document it states "4.7 The educational information must be provided to all residents at least once every six (6) months and to new residents within two (2) weeks of residence." o 50.006 B1G "Special service collection. Arrangements shall be made for customers to accommodate documented physical health concerns, including “back door” collection if needed." (non-negotiable) • Consider developing a dedicated task force for waste management and sustainability • Explore organized recycling • Encourage residents to support each other in obtaining equitable pricing • If organized collection does not move forward in 2024, do not revisit for 5 years unless required by law • If charter amendment does not pass, consider still putting the choice of organized collection on the ballot in November 2024