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COUNCIL POLICY
SUBJECT iu•:soi.trrumN POLICY EFFECTIVE PAGE
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PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICES 98-71 'IJ 05/ 19/98 I Or]
FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS
BACKGROUND
Each year in Redding. there are a number of community events that provide entertainment for the community,
generate tourism, provide encourage community involvement. These activities are sponsored primarily by
volunteers. Each year. the Solid Waste Utility is requested to provide free garbage service for some events. If
the utility provides free service. all customers assume the cost.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the policy is to clarify when and how the Solid Waste Utility will donate solid waste services for
community events or activities. Costs include labor. delivery of containers. collection of containers. tipping tees,
fuel, and other operating costs.
POLICY
It is the policy of the City that the Solid Waste Utility may provide solid waste services for certain community
events as described in the following section.
• PROCEDURES
The Solid Waste Manager or designee may authorize provision of solid waste services for community events
or activities subject to the following criteria:
• The provision of solid waste services has the potential to reduce cleanup costs to the City.
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• The event is open to all members of the community.
• The event is sponsored by a non profit group located in Redding.
• The event is not intended for political. religious, or commercial purposes.
• The event or activity is held within the City of Redding.
• Proceeds from the event or activity are used to benefit the community.
• The non profit sponsors use volunteers to operate and manage the event.
• The need for such service is clearly separate from normal service provided to any business or agency.
. where the event or activity is being held.
CITY OF REDDINC. CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY
SUBJECT RESOLUTION POLICY EFFECTIVE PAGE
• PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICES NUMBER NUMBER DATE
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• The solid waste services granted will not create any abnormal material handling costs for the utility.
including hazardous or toxic wastes. materials, or substances.
• The minimum participation for any event or activity shall be 500 people. and the event or activity
does not occur more than once a year.
MAXIMUM DONATION
The maximum donation for the utility for any event or activity shall be of a 30-yard drop-box. If service
costs exceed this. it shall be the obligation of the event or activity sponsor to pay the additional amount. For
events that the City has selected to Fund out of its Community Event Fund. the Community Event Fund shall
be charged for the solid waste service once the maximum donation has been reached.
NUMBFR OF DAYS OF SERVICE
The maximum days of service for any single event or activity shall be three days. After three days or when the
maximum donation is reached. regular Solid Waste Utility rates shall be charged.
• SPECIAL EVENT CONTAINERS/RECOGNITION
The Solid Waste Utility shall develop a special container(s) for this purpose that reflect the City is donating the
container for the event. Also. the utility may provide containers for recycling materials without charge if the
materials can placed therein can be recycled.
RFOIJFSTS FOR SERVICF
Requests for donated solid waste service shall be submitted to the Solid Waste Manager or designee at least ten
days prior to the event.
APPLICATION FORM _
The Solid Waste Manager will create an application form for donated solid waste service to determine if an event.
activity. or organization qualities for donated service as provided by this policy.
ANNUAL BUDGET
In its annual budget. the Solid Waste Utility will establish a fund to provide this community service. These finds
shall be available on a first come. first served basis. The utility shall keep track of the charges to this fund.
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