Memo - Downtown Refuse Container Change Out
Public Works Department
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Copy:
Rick Getschow, City Manager
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From:
Steven J. Stadler, Public Works Director
Date:
May 6, 2005
Subject:
Downtown Refuse Container Change-out Program
Staff would like to begin a program to replace the Downtown metal refuse containers
with a new high-density plastic container manufactured by Toter, Inc. These containers
are being used successfully in downtown St. Paul. The advantages of the new
containers would be:
. Ability to empty containers with the automated refuse truck. This will save
almost 4 manhours/week. Th.e current containers must be emptied manually
with a 2-person crew working 3 hours each Thursday morning. A single
employee in the refuse truck working 2-3 hours each Friday morning could empty
the new containers.
. Reduce the possibility of worker back strain/injury
. The new containers will not corrode. The current metal containers require
periodic rust removal and repainting.
. The proposed containers are 60-gallon size - about twice the size of the current
containers.
. The cost of the Toter containers is $420 each including shipping, taxes and a 4-
color, 12"x12" city logo, mold-on graphic. In 1991, the City paid $450 each for
the existing metal containers.
Currently, there are a total of 54 refuse containers in the downtown area. There are 33
metal containers and 21 concrete containers. Staff proposes a 2-year replacement
program (2006-2007), which would cost about $10,000/year and be funded from the
refuse fund.
Staff would like to discuss the program with City Council and determine if there is
Council support for it.
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Optional Automatic Release™ gravity latch restricts unwanted access without interfering with collection.
Large, user friendly design is perfect for high traffic pedestrian areas.
Rotationally molded for superior durability.
Ideal for downtown streets, bus stops, parks and beaches.
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TOTER INCORPORATED
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Special customization area
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Permanently attached base can be weighted to
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SANDSTONE
MODEL
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860SA
860BA
860GA
860SB
860BB
860GB
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Optional Automatic Release™ gravity
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Large, four-sided opemngs easily
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of bulky items.
Large 60 gallon capacity ideal for high
volume pedestrian areas.
Rounded gnpping area compatible with
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2 YEAR WARRANTY
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Domed lid with Automatic Release'M latch, body, and base
Domed lid with Automatic Release'M latch, body, and base
Domed lid with Automatic Release'M latch, body, and base
Domed lid, body with bag straps, and base
Domed lid, bod with bag straps, and base
Domed lid, body with bag straps, and base
_ Domed lid, body rigid liner and b~se
Domed lid, body rigid liner and base
Domed lid, body rigid liner and base
Rigid Liner Replacement
48.75"H x 28.25"L x 28.25'W
48.75"H x 28.25"L x 28.25"W
48. 75"H x 28.25"L x 28.25'W
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REFUSE FUND - WW1NG CAPITAL PROJECTION
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
576,478 597,791 521,482 215,466 193,779 164,152 70,764 151,379
614,643 515,930 580,000 622,000 622,000 670,000 670,000 720,000
28,898 23,394 23,394 23,000 22,500 22,000 21,500 21,000
20,945 13,378 21,574 9,696 8,720 7,387 7,684 6,812
664,486 552,702 624,968 654,696 653,220 699,387 699,184 747,812
635,048 621,343 639,983 646,383 652,847 659,375 665,969 672,629
8,070 7,286 266,000 5,000 5,000 8,400 27,600 ]71,600
0 0 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
643,\18 628,629 930,983 676,383 682,847 692,775 7] 8,569 869,229
21,368 (75,927) (306,016) (21,687) (29,627) 6,611 (19,385) (121,417)
(55) (382)
597,79 521,482 215,466 193,779 64,152 70,764 51,379 29,962
Balance 12/31/2010 $ 50,729
Beginning Year
Uses
Change in available funds
Total Sources
Operating Revenues
Grants
Interest
Operation Expense
Transfer Out
Capital Outlay
Capital Lease
Total
Inventory change
Working Capital
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Working Capital Ending Year
Rate History
199] $17.25
1995 $ .00-14.45
refuse
refuse
refuse
$2.25 recycling fee
2002 $2.75 recycle fee
2005 $12.50, 14.60, 15.90,
2007 $3.25 recycling ree
2009 $13.85, 16.05, 17.50,
2011 $3.75 recycling fee