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index prices, with the cost of processing materials not necessarily covering revenue received for doing so. Mr. Goodwin noted that this was a short-term, not a long-term crash, with it bouncing back to the highest level ever several years later, even with some downtrends seen in 2013 as previously noted based on the types of materials collected, but since then recovered and back to normal. Mr. Goodwin noted that the City of Roseville was getting a larger share of revenue from materials than realized in the past. Mr. Goodwin reviewed environmental models used (pages 8 — 10) in analyzing tonnage and composition of materials; and reviewed the increased outreach and education done by Eureka in conjunction with staff in 2013 prior to implementation of the single sort system and addressing cart sizes. Mr. Goodwin noted the initial concern of residents having smaller garages and their anxiety in having room for a larger cart, and the significant increases in calls from residents, and subsequent increase in calls received over the last few months after implementation with over 200 residents now requesting to increase or change their cart size; and apologized for any delays being experienced with that increased call volume. Mr. Goodwin further addressed the Zero Waste Events held in Roseville during community events, typically found to be one of the most intense generators of waste, but due to the commitment of Eureka and the City of Roseville, through composting, recycling and working directly with vendors to make sure materials are appropriate from planning stages through weigh-in at the end of the event, a 93% — 99% diversion rate was achieved. Mr. Goodwin noted that this is another Roseville leadership model that others were emulating. While not currently using that concept for the Rosefest Parade, Mr. Goodwin suggested it may be something to add to the list, even though public corridor recycling at public spaces was often difficult to implement and monitor. Discussion ensued regarding changes in plastics collected and rationale for changing markets and technologies allowing for their collection and sorting for end markets; with Mr. Goodwin noting that Eureka has never shipped plastics overseas, and retained the ability to track their chain of custody of those materials in the U.S.A. Chair Stenlund expressed his interest in if and how the single sort system had improved collections in Roseville, as part of the 2014 Year-End report. Chair Stenlund also encouraged Eureka to develop methods for whole food composting waste options to separate fats from plant-based materials wherever possible. Chair Stenlund further suggested consideration be given by Eureka to address construction site consumables (e.g. water bottles) and those willing contractors and employees who would use such a service, in addition to how to address lunch waste, cigarette butts, etc. to address employee behavior at those sites, not the actual solid construction materials themselves. Page 9 of 12