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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - December 10, 2007 8 CounciImember Holden questioned whether garbage that was not recyclable would be left on the sidewalk. City Planner Lehnhoff replied that Eureka would leave an informational form with instructions at the door. He stated that with single-stream, this would be more difficult. CounciImember Grant asked if the numbers given by were pre-SCORE grant. City Planner Lehnhoff replied that was correct with the addition of administration costs and Community Clean-up Day. Discussion ensued on the non-recyclables. Mayor Harpstead questioned the frequency ofthe revenue sharing payments. Mr. Tim Brownell, Eureka Recycling, stated the revenue sharing is done on a monthly basis. He explained the amount could be a separate payment or credited against the invoice. Mr. George Walters, Walters Recycling, stated they would also have a monthly revenue sharing. CounciImember Grant asked how cardboard would be handled by the recyclers. Mr. Brownell replied it needs to be flattened and tied together and placed next to the paper bin. Mr. Walters replied they suggest using the 90 gallon carts and small amounts of cardboard could be placed in the cart. He stated that if it is full, flatten it, tied it together, and place next to the paper bin. CounciImember Grant questioned whether two bins would fit in some garages. He stated that if single sort is chosen, there might not be room in the garages. CounciImember Holden questioned if additional bins are available and what the cost would be. City Planner Lehnhoff replied there are several hundred available and additional bins could be purchased. He commented the charge is $5.85, which covers the cost and is not an additional revenue source. CounciImember McClung requested City Planner Lehnhoff to discuss the experiences of other cities that have gone to single-sort and their experiences relative to spoilage. City Planner Lehnhoff replied the issue of residual garbage ending up in the recycling is a concern of other cities; however, they stated residents are in favor of single-sort. Mr. Walters commented that contamination has not been a problem. He stated the biggest difference is a two-sort system is the driver addresses it at that time. He stated the single-sort is caught at the processing site. City Administrator Wolfe questioned the accountability in that recycling products are being properly processed as recyclables. Mr. Walters replied straight economics drives this as they are given a check from the processors. He explained it would cost them money to haul away any contamination and dispose of it.