The City of Delray Beach
Agenda Overview of Republic Services, Inc. Local Management Team Current Palm Beach County Municipal Contracts Delray Startup Plan Equipment and Containers Recycling Education Community Involvement Conclusion 2
Company Overview Republic Services, Inc. is a leading provider of solid waste collection, transfer and disposal services. The Company's various operating units are focused on providing environmentally sound and cost effective service to commercial, industrial, residential and municipal customers. 3
Company Overview Of the 2800 municipal contracts Republic Services provides nationwide, over 60% are currently using the automated collection program. Republic currently service over 12 million residential customers and 860,000 commercial customers. 4
Operate in 39 States and Puerto Rico 5
Company Overview $8.4 billion in annual revenue $19.9 billion total assets Over 30,000 Employees delivering customer service nationwide 336 hauling companies, 199 transfer stations, 69 recycling facilities (MRF), operating 190 landfills. 69 landfill gas and renewable energy projects 6
Local Management Team Scott Sterner -General Manager Brian Fleming -Controller Joanne Stanley -Municipal Manager Tricia Blystone -Operations Manager Bobby Smith -Maintenance Manager Greg Sapp -Operations Supervisor 7
Republic Services Locations In Florida 1460 employees 825 Drivers 105 Roll off Trucks 583 Residential Trucks 3 Landfills(We manage Indian River County's Landfill) 4 Transfer Stations 3 Material Recovery Facilities (MRF S) 13 Collection Operations 8
Current Palm Beach County Municipal Contracts District 3 Palm Beach County Unincorporated Village of Palm Springs Village of Royal Palm Beach Town of Lantana Town of Ocean Ridge 9
Delray Startup Plan Startup period will require hiring drivers one to two months prior to start date. Drivers will learn routes to identify potential hazards during specific times of the day they will be driving the route. Total average turnover is in the range of 15% to 19.9% 10
Delray Startup Plan Direct mail brochure Identify the items acceptable in dual stream recycling. Describe cart placement at the curb. Inform the residents of service days for Solid Waste, Vegetation, Recycling and bulk items. 11
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Delray Startup Plan Media Advertising Explain the service areas for both Solid Waste and Recycling in Sun Sentential. If available advertise in the City s local cable station. Commercial Startup Commercial customer sign up for service levels. Waste audits will be conducted and Recycling will be offered at that time. 13
Delray Startup Plan A successful start up plan begins with communication. Education is one way to help ensure a successful program. Most public education campaigns run over months starting well before the implementation of a new service provider and continuing after the new service is underway. The goal and non-negotiable will be to make sure that all customers have a container on site for service. 14
Total of 25 Route Trucks and 2 Pickup Trucks Equipment & Containers Container Delivery Plan successful in SWA District 3 transition. Retrieval and Delivery over 1,000 cans. Enough resources budgeted to deliver all Commercial containers, carts, and Roll off containers. 15
Recycling Education Offer presentations to promote recycling in the local schools and neighborhood associations. New owners services. When new bins are delivered a welcome package with pertinent information on their services will be included. Release recycling efforts and fun facts. Republic Rewards offers community grants, individual rewards, and premium rewards. 16
Community Involvement We support community events. Our company s philosophy is to sponsor and be present at events that enhance the quality of life for the residents and communities that we serve. 17
Community Involvement Royal Palm Beach- Winter fest-west fest, 4th of July and Fall Festival. Ocean Ridge Earth day beach clean up Rely for Life Royal Palm Beach The Lord s Place Lantana Chamber of Commerce Lantana Fishing Derby 18
Community Involvement American Cancer Society Wellington and Royal Palm Rotary Club Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce Royal Palm Art and Music Festival Salsa fest North Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce- Bowling for Bread 19
Delray Community Watch We re Looking Out for You - a crime prevention and safety enforcement initiative that enlists the active participation of our drivers, in cooperation with law enforcement and emergency services, to reduce crime and maintain neighborhood safety. The We re Looking Out for You program distinguishes us from our competition and shows that we care about the communities we serve. 20
Conclusion Proven experience to successfully implement solid waste and recycling services right from day one. Royal Palm Beach, Palm Springs, District Three Unincorporated Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Lantana, and Indian River Landfill Operations Existing base of operations with an experienced team ready, willing, and able to serve. 21
Conclusion Republic Services of Palm Beach would love the opportunity to service the residents and businesses of Delray Beach. Any Questions? 22