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In conjunction with that document referenced by Mr. Schwartz, Mr. Culver noted <br /> the mission of Eureka Recycling in educating and communicating with consumers <br /> on their purchase choices when there is more than one option; with consideration <br /> given to not only price, but packaging and whether recyclable or not. Mr. Culver <br /> noted that the pressure on any manufacturer was the bottom sales line. <br /> Chair Vanderwall advised that using that choice on whether or not a package was <br /> recyclable or not was weighing in on his personal purchasing habits. <br /> Returning to the potential expansion of recycling to interested institutions and <br /> small businesses on a voluntary basis, Mr. Johnson advised that those properties <br /> seeking this service were fully aware that they had not been charged in the old <br /> system, and would not be charged on their utility bills like other properties <br /> receiving the service. Mr. Johnson advised that he had heard no objections about <br /> that potential cost, with their interest being the preference to have this choice <br /> provided to them. Typically, Mr. Johnson advised that the expanded program <br /> would fall under the $5/quarter fee; noting that the list of types of uses <br /> (Attachment B) had been provided to Eureka for them to perform a fair market <br /> cost top pick up at each of those types of businesses, with the cost difference <br /> based on weight. <br /> Mr. Johnson sought feedback from the PWETC on whether or not they thought <br /> this was a good approach to offer small businesses and institutions moving <br /> forward. <br /> Chair Vanderwall expressed his hope that Eureka could keep prices in line or <br /> below the cost currently realized by businesses having their trash haulers take <br /> materials, in an effort to provide motivation that they'll benefit from such an <br /> effort. <br /> Mr. Johnson opined that it could then serve to spur others to seek that same more <br /> economical options, creating another avenue to get more materials recycled and <br /> out of landfills. <br /> Chair Vanderwall expressed his interest in hearing more about this expansion <br /> going forward. <br /> Consensus of the PWETC was that they were supportive of the potential <br /> expansion of the program moving forward to the City Council. <br /> Regarding previous requests of the PWETC and others in the City who wanted to <br /> tour the Eureka single-sort facility at some point in the near future, Mr. Schwartz <br /> advised that Eureka was still working out some minor bugs with installers and <br /> manufacturers of equipment, but were looking at May or early June for a tour. <br /> Page 10 of 14 <br />